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STAGE TUBE: Stephen Wight and More at Press Night of MCQUEEN
by Christina Mancuso - May 27, 2015


Award-winning actor Stephen Wight takes on the title role of Lee McQueen and Dianna Agron will play Dahlia in the world premiere of James Phillips's play McQUEEN directed by John Caird, which will run at St. James Theatre from 12 May to 27 June, with press nights on Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 May.  The play will also star Tracy-Ann Oberman as Isabella Blow, Laura Rees as Arabella, and David Shaw-Parker as John Hitchcock, along with Sophie Apollonia, Amber Doyle, George Hill, Eloise Hymas, Jordan Kennedy, Rachel Louisa Maybank, James Revell and Carrie Willis.  Check out behind the scenes interviews and more!

Fox Developing X-MEN Spinoff Following Young Mutants; THE FAULT IN OUR STARS' Josh Boone to Direct
by Tyler Peterson - May 13, 2015


Fox is keeping the X-Men around following the conclusion of Bryan Singer's latest trilogy.

Stephen Wight, GLEE Star Dianna Agron Set for World Premiere of McQUEEN, Beginning Tonight at St. James
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2015


Award-winning actor Stephen Wight takes on the title role of Lee McQueen and Dianna Agron will play Dahlia in the world premiere of James Phillips's play McQUEEN directed by John Caird, which will run at St. James Theatre from tonight 12 May, with press nights on Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 May.

Photo Flash: James McAvoy Shaves Head for New X-MEN Film
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 10, 2015


Director Bryan Singer recently posted a photo of James McAvoy getting his head shaved for the next X-MEN film. Check it out below!

Photo Flash: First Look- Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy Lead VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN
by Sally Henry Fuller - Apr 26, 2015


The first images of Daniel Radcliffe's latest film, VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN, co-starring James McAvoy, have been released. Below, get a first look at the newest adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic novel!

Nina Arianda to Join Meryl Streep in Stephen Frears' FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 13, 2015


Tony Winner Nina Arianda will soon partner with the legendary Meryl Streep on the big screen.

Olivia Munn to Play 'Psylocke' in X-MEN: APOCALYPSE
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 13, 2015


Psylocke will soon be joining the X-Men on the big screen.

OLIVIERS 2015: All The Winners!
by Carrie Dunn - Apr 12, 2015


All the winners from the 2015 Olivier Awards, updating live across the course of the evening!

BEAUTIFUL, HERE LIES LOVE & More to Perform at 2015 Olivier Awards; Follow BroadwayWorld's Live Coverage on Sunday!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 3, 2015


The Olivier Awards with MasterCard - the most prestigious event in the UK's theatrical calendar - are set take place on Sunday 12 April at the Royal Opera House and broadcast from 22:15 that evening on ITV in a full highlights package. Don't forget to tune in to BroadwayWorld on Sunday afternoon for live coverage of the ceremony!

Casts of BEAUTIFUL, HERE LIES LOVE & More to Perform at 2015 Olivier Awards!
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 1, 2015


The Olivier Awards with MasterCard - the most prestigious event in the UK's theatrical calendar - has revealed further details of the 2015 ceremony to be held on Sunday 12 April at the Royal Opera House and broadcast from 22:15 that evening on ITV in a full highlights package.

Jennifer Lawrence Confirms 'APOCALYPSE' Will be Her Final X-MEN Film
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 23, 2015


Jennifer Lawrence will soon be leaving the X-Men behind.

Stephen Wight, GLEE Star Dianna Agron Set for World Premiere of McQUEEN at St. James, May 12
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 20, 2015


Award-winning actor Stephen Wight takes on the title role of Lee McQueen and Dianna Agron will play Dahlia in the world premiere of James Phillips's play McQUEEN directed by John Caird, which will run at St. James Theatre from 12 May, with press nights on Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 May. The play will also star Tracy-Ann Oberman as Isabella Blow, Laura Rees as Arabella, and David Shaw-Parker as John Hitchcock, along with Sophie Apollonia, Amber Doyle, George Hill, Eloise Hymas, Jordan Kennedy, Rachel Louisa Maybank and Carrie Willis.

EAST IS EAST to Play Theatre Royal Glasgow, Aug 10-15
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2015


Pauline McLynn (Father Ted, Shameless, EastEnders) will play Ella Khan in Ayub Khan Din's critically-acclaimed play East is East, embarking on a 16 week national tour and making its Scottish debut at the Theatre Royal Glasgow from Monday 10 until Saturday 15 August 2015.

EAST IS EAST National Tour to Open in Brighton, June 11
by Matt Smith - Mar 13, 2015


Pauline McLynn (Father Ted, Shameless, EastEnders) will play Ella Khan in Ayub Khan Din's critically-acclaimed play East is East, which was part of Jamie Lloyd's second Trafalgar Transformed season, directed by Sam Yates, on a 16 week National Tour from 11 June 2015, commencing at Theatre Royal, Brighton. East is East is designed by Tom Scutt, with lighting by Richard Howell and sound and music by Alex Baranowski.

Lenny Henry to Host the 2015 Olivier Awards
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2015


On the heels of the 2015 Olivier Awards nominations announcement, the Daily Mail writes that Lenny Henry will host the ceremony at the Royal Opera House on Sunday, April 12.

OLIVIERS 2015: Nominees Announced, Include MISS SAIGON, MEMPHIS, CATS, BEAUTIFUL and More!
by Carrie Dunn - Mar 9, 2015


The nominations for the Olivier Awards 2015 with MasterCard - the most prestigious event in the UK's theatrical calendar - were announced today (Monday 9 March) by actors James McAvoy and Lesley Manville with the full list of nominations available below.

WATCH LIVE: 2015 Olivier Awards Nominations Announced by James McAvoy & Lesley Manville!
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 9, 2015


The nominations for the Olivier Awards 2015 with MasterCard will be announced by internationally acclaimed actors Lesley Manville and James McAvoy today, Monday 9 March at Rosewood London at 12:00 GMT (08:00 USA EDT). Below, you can watch the live stream of the event as it occurs!

BroadwayWorld to Live Stream 2015 Olivier Nominations on Monday!
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 6, 2015


The nominations for the Olivier Awards 2015 with MasterCard will be announced by internationally acclaimed actors Lesley Manville and James McAvoy on Monday 9 March at Rosewood London, and BroadwayWorld will be live streaming the announcement simultaneously at 12:00 GMT (08:00 USA EDT)!

WAKE UP with BWW 3/5/2015 - FISH IN THE DARK Opens and More!
by Jessica Showers - Mar 5, 2015


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: FISH IN THE DARK opens tonight, MULAN comes to Lincoln Center, Hugh Jackman appears on TODAY and more!

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