Ewan McGregor News

On September 9, 2011 International Tenor Karl Scully performed for the newly formed benevolent organization, 'Since You Went Away,' formed by 7 young ladies, whose goal is to be a blessing and encouragement to the mothers of our troops, especially those serving overseas. The show took place at St. Joesph's College in Patchogue, NY. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below!

According to Deadline.com, Broadway veteran Michael C. Hall is in negotiations to lead an upcoming Broaway production of BIG FISH. Susan Stroan will direct the stage adaptation of the Tim Burton film, which will feature music by Andrew Lippa. Hugh Jackman was originally rumored to star inthe production, but 'his movie schedule got in the way and the producers turned to Hall.'

The Society of London Theatre (SOLT) has awarded seventeen talented final year drama students from across the UK with bursaries worth a combined total of £56,000.

Gene & Shelley Enlow Recital Hall at Kean University opens its second concert season on October 1, 2011 with Tony® Award-winner and two-time Emmy® nominated singer/actress Jane Krakowski, performing an unforgettable evening of show-stopping hits.

Since Masterclass was created in 1998, it has established itself as the leading provider of free training for aspiring theatre makers. Masterclass runs a year round programme of talks, workshops, special projects, career advice sessions, showcases and performance opportunities for 14 - 30 year olds.

The espionage thriller The Debt will be distributed for Miramax by Focus Features and Universal Pictures International (UPI).

Talk show listings for Thursday, August 25.

On September 9, 2011 International Tenor, Karl Scully, will be performing for the newly formed benevolent organization, 'Since You Went Away,' formed by 7 young ladies, whose goal is to be a blessing and encouragement to the mothers of our troops, especially those serving overseas.

Talk show listings for Thursday, August 25.

Focus Features and LAIKA, the two companies behind the Academy Award-nominated animated feature Coraline are reteaming for LAIKA's next two projects.

Beginners imaginatively explores the hilarity, confusion, and surprises of love through the evolving consciousness of Oliver (Ewan McGregor). Oliver meets the irreverent and unpredictable Anna (Mélanie Laurent) only months after his father Hal (Christopher Plummer) has passed away.

The Museum of Modern Art recognizes the achievements of Roman Polanski with a complete retrospective of the filmmaker's works, September 7-30, 2011, in The Roy and Niuta Titus Theaters. Over the course of a half century, Polanski has become widely recognized as one of the premier international filmmakers, directing films in Poland, England, the U.S., Italy, and France and working with distinguished actors such as Jack Nicholson, Adrien Brody, Catherine Deneuve, Mia Farrow, Ben Kingsley, and Nastassja Kinski.

Hallmark Channel announced today that international film star Ewan McGregor ('The Beginners') will join actress, comedian, and author Betty White ('Hot in Cleveland') on stage as a celebrity presenter, while film, stage, and television actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth ('Glee', 'Pushing Daisies') and health and wellness expert Jillian Michaels ('The Doctors', 'Dr. Phil') will join Whoopi Goldberg, among others, as celebrity judges for the inaugural American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards(TM), which will premiere as a 90-minute original special on Hallmark Channel, Friday, November 11 (8 p.m. ET/PT, 7C).

According to a report by Baz Bamigboye for Daily Mail, Tom Hiddleston is currently in talks to star in BBC TV'sHenry IV Parts 1 and 2. The project, which will be featured at the arts Olympiad, will be dircted by Richard Eyre.

On Monday, June 27, Sex & The City actress Kim Cattrall spoke about her career, offering insights to fellow actors as part of the SAG Foundation's Conversations Program presented at the presented at the NYIT Auditorium on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the talk and brings you the full discussion below! It was just announced yesterday that Kim Cattrall and Paul Gross will star on Broadway this autumn in Noël Coward's Private Lives directed by Richard Eyre at the Music Box Theatre. Previews will begin on Sunday November 6; opening night is Thursday November 17. The limited engagement runs through February 5 2012. Cattrall starred as Amanda in Sir Richard Eyre's production of Private Lives at London's Vaudeville Theatre in 2010. The production received rave reviews from the critics and played a sell-out season. It will play a limited run at Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre prior to Broadway. Cattrall will be joined by Paul Gross in the role of Elyot for the production.

On Sept. 9th 2011 International Tenor, Karl Scully, will be performing for the newly formed benevolent organization, 'Since You Went Away,' formed by 7 young ladies, whose goal is to be a blessing and encouragement to the mothers of our troops, especially those serving overseas.

Kim Cattrall and Paul Gross will star on Broadway this autumn in Noël Coward's Private Lives directed by Richard Eyre at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). Previews will begin on Sunday November 6; opening night is Thursday November 17. The limited engagement runs through February 5 2012.

The New York Times reports today that Susan Stromen will direct a musical adaptation of Tim Burton's film, Big Fish. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Hugh Jackman and Laura Benanti recently participated in a reading of the show. The musical is aiming for a spring 2012 Broadway opening. No word from the Times if either Jackman or Benanti are confirmed for the project. Additional creative team members have yet to be announced.