BWW Review: THE BOYS IN THE BAND, Vaudeville Theatre
by Debbie Gilpin
- Feb 8, 2017
Following a stint at London's Park Theatre and a UK tour, the revival production of Mart Crowley's The Boys in the Band has a brief run on the West End; it takes over from Dead Funny in the Vaudeville prior to Stepping Out. Revolutionary when it first premiered on Broadway in 1968, it still has the potential to shock today - making its presence more important than ever.
Nominations Announced For The 17th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 1, 2016
At a ceremony held today at London's Cafe de Paris, host Steve Furst announced the nominees for the 17th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards, the only major theatre prize-giving decided entirely by the theatregoers themselves.
West End Transfer Announced For THE BOYS IN THE BAND
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 18, 2016
Producers Tom O'Connell and James Seabright are thrilled to announce a West End transfer for their sell-out production of Mart Crowley's ground-breaking play, THE BOYS IN THE BAND, opening at the Vaudeville Theatre on 7 February 2017, playing for a limited two week season until 18 February.
BWW Review: THE BOYS IN THE BAND, Park Theatre, 2 October 2016
by Marianka Swain
- Oct 5, 2016
When Mart Crowley's The Boys in the Band premiered Off Broadway in 1968, a year before the Stonewall Riots, it was groundbreaking in its depiction of a community of gay men. The work - later adapted into a film - has since fallen in and out of favour, its frank emphasis on self-loathing and catty, camp one-liners at odds with some positive image-focussed equal rights campaigners.
AMADEUS Leads October's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain
- Oct 1, 2016
London is never short of theatre temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From Amadeus and a starry Stoppard revival to exciting new musicals, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews…
Photo Coverage: First Look at THE BOYS IN THE BAND UK Tour
by Roy Tan
- Sep 30, 2016
The first class revival of Mart Crowley's ground-breaking play, THE BOYS IN THE BAND, opens at Park Theatre in London this autumn, then tours to The Lowry, Theatre Royal Brighton and West Yorkshire Playhouse. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
BWW Interview: Actor Ian Hallard On Reviving THE BOYS IN THE BAND
by Marianka Swain
- Sep 27, 2016
Actor Ian Hallard has done a range of work, from musicals and Shakespeare to phone-hacking play Great Britain at the National Theatre and TV staples like Doctor Who and Poirot. He also co-wrote a Poirot episode with his husband Mark Gatiss, and the pair are now starring together in a revival of Matt Crowley's seminal play The Boys in the Band, which changed the landscape of gay theatre on its Off Broadway premiere in 1968. It begins previews tomorrow at Park Theatre, where it plays until 30 October, and will then tour to Manchester, Brighton and Leeds
Daniel Boys and More to Join Mark Gatiss and Ian Hallard in THE BOYS IN THE BAND
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 1, 2016
Producers Tom O'Connell and James Seabright are pleased to announce further casting for the first class revival of Mart Crowley's ground-breaking play, THE BOYS IN THE BAND, opening at Park Theatre in London this autumn, then touring to The Lowry, Theatre Royal Brighton and West Yorkshire Playhouse.
Daniel Boys, Jack Derges and James Holmes Join Cast Of THE BOYS IN THE BAND
by Edward Baker
- Jul 25, 2016
Producers Tom O'Connell and James Seabright are pleased to announce further casting for the first class revival of Mart Crowley's ground-breaking play, THE BOYS IN THE BAND, opening at Park Theatre in London this autumn, then touring to The Lowry, Theatre Royal Brighton and West Yorkshire Playhouse.
Mark Gatiss, Anne Archer, JB Priestley and Two Musicals in New Park Theatre Season
by Marianka Swain
- Apr 25, 2016
Details have been announced today for Park Theatre's Autumn-Winter 2016 Season. Mark Gatiss, who recently won an Olivier Award for Three Days in the Country at the National Theatre, will join forces with husband Ian Hallard for a revival of THE BOYS IN THE BAND, Golden Globe winner Anne Archer stars in the London premiere of THE TRIAL OF JANE FONDA, and there's new work from Jonathan Maitland and Peter Quilter, as well as a major JB Priestley revival.
West End Announces Cast for LOVESONG OF THE ELECTRIC BEAR
by Matt Smith
- Oct 19, 2015
Following rave reviews and a sell out run at The Hope Theatre in Islington last February, Lovesong of the Electric Bear transfers to the intimate surroundings of the West End's newest immersive studio at The Arts Theatre this November. The acclaimed production, directed by Hope Theatre Artistic Director, Matthew Parker, tells the sometimes comic but ultimately tragic story of a true hero. This is the story of the man who cracked the Enigma Code and in so doing cut short the Second World War saving thousands of lives. Written by the celebrated British playwright Snoo Wilson, Lovesong of an Electric Bear is a surreal rollercoaster ride, which takes the audience on a dizzying journey through the world of Alan Turing.
Photo Flash: GREAT BRITAIN, Starring Lucy Punch and More, Opens Tonight in the West End
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 26, 2014
Following the National Theatre's sold out run, Great Britain has started performances at Theatre Royal Haymarket. Lucy Punch leads the cast as Paige Britain in the West End transfer of Richard Bean's new play, directed by Nicholas Hytner. Great Britain, is designed by Tim Hatley, with video design by 59 Productions, lighting by Neil Austin, music by Grant Olding and sound by Paul Arditti. Press night is tonight 26 September, and the production is strictly booking to 10 January 2015. BroadwayWorld has new photos of the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: New Production Shots from GREAT BRITAIN, Starring Lucy Punch and More
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 16, 2014
Following the National Theatre's sold out run, Great Britain has started performances at Theatre Royal Haymarket. Lucy Punch leads the cast as Paige Britain in the West End transfer of Richard Bean's new play, directed by Nicholas Hytner. Great Britain, is designed by Tim Hatley, with video design by 59 Productions, lighting by Neil Austin, music by Grant Olding and sound by Paul Arditti. Press night is on 26 September, and the production is strictly booking to 10 January 2015. BroadwayWorld has new photos of the cast in action below!
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