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Lesley Manville and James McAvoy to Announce Olivier Award Nominations, March 9
by Matt Smith - Mar 4, 2015

The nominations for the Olivier Awards 2015 with MasterCard will be announced by internationally acclaimed actors LesleyManville and James McAvoy on Monday 9 March at Rosewood London, and simultaneously live streamed to audiences worldwide at 12:00 GMT (08:00 USA EDT) at www.olivierawards.com

BWW Profile: Benedict Cumberbatch Oscar-Nominated Star of Stage and Screen
by Kara McCoy - Feb 18, 2015

By now, you may know his voice, and you probably know his face, but you definitely know his name. To the delight of everyone with an internet connection and a Netflix account, 'Benedict Cumberbatch' has finally become more than just an overly abundant collection of silly syllables. It's become a household name (insert obligatory 'no matter how kooky of a name it may be' joke here). Today, he's easily one of the busiest men in Hollywood. A bonafide movie star. An Oscar nominee. And that's great. Because I'm a huge fan. You should be too. Here's why.

Photo Flash: James McAvoy-Led THE RULING CLASS Opens in the West End
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 29, 2015

Ron Cook (Mr Selfridge, Henry V, King Lear, Hot Fuzz) as Sir Charles Gurney, Kathryn Drysdale (Suspects, Love's Labour's Lost, Tripping Over, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps) as Grace Shelley, Joshua McGuire (Privacy, Posh, About Time, Mr Turner) as Dinsdale Gurney and Anthony O'Donnell (The Captain of Kopenick, Skyfall, Matchpoint) as Daniel Tucker, join BAFTA winning James McAvoy, as Jack, the 14th Earl of Gurney, in the first West End revival of Peter Barnes' satirical comedy, The Ruling Class, directed by Jamie Lloyd, Artistic Director of Trafalgar Transformed. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from opening night below!

BWW Reviews: THE RULING CLASS, Trafalgar Studios, January 27 2015
by Laura Jones - Jan 28, 2015

The Ruling Class starring James McAvoy sees Peter Barnes' production being revived by Jamie Lloyd for the first time since it played the West End in 1969. Peter O'Toole starred in the 1972 film version, but Barnes' black-comedy from 1968 has once again been brought to the London theatre scene by Lloyd as the crux of the story is still relevant today and is being performed as part of his ongoing Trafalgar Transformed season at the Trafalgar Studios.

Alexandra Shipp, Sophie Turner and Tye Sheridan Sign On For X-MEN: APOCALYPSE
by Movies News Desk - Jan 22, 2015

Director Bryan Singer announced on Twitter tonight the three latest additions to the cast of X-MEN: APOCALYPSE.

BWW's Top Ten TV gifs of the Week; Jonathan Groff, NPH, Kevin Hart, and More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 19, 2015

Welcome back! Now that the spring season of TV is in full swing, Broadwayworld TV is here to bring you the Top 10 gifs in television over the last seven days! What was your favorite moment of the TV week? Are there any great TV gifs that we missed? Link to them in the comments below, or share them with us on Twitter @BWWTVWorld; we will RT our favorites!

VIDEO: Patrick Stewart Says He and Ian McKellen Will Not Likely Appear in X-MEN: APOCALYPSE
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 17, 2015

The latest news concerning the newest X-MEN film is that X-MEN veterans Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen will likely not be appearing in X-MEN: APOCALYPSE. Watch this interview below with Stewart in which he says, “It is going to be looking very much at the earlier lives of all our characters. And so I don't think we'll be making an appearance.”

THE RULING CLASS Revival, Starring James McAvoy, Begins Previews in the West End
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2015

Ron Cook (Mr Selfridge, Henry V, King Lear, Hot Fuzz) as Sir Charles Gurney, Kathryn Drysdale (Suspects, Love's Labour's Lost, Tripping Over, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps) as Grace Shelley, Joshua McGuire (Privacy, Posh, About Time, Mr Turner) as Dinsdale Gurney and Anthony O'Donnell (The Captain of Kopenick, Skyfall, Matchpoint) as Daniel Tucker, join BAFTA winning James McAvoy, as Jack, the 14th Earl of Gurney, in the first West End revival of Peter Barnes' satirical comedy, The Ruling Class, directed by Jamie Lloyd, Artistic Director of Trafalgar Transformed.

WAKE UP with BWW 1/16/2015 - GIGI in D.C., McAvoy in THE RULING CLASS and More!
by Jessica Showers - Jan 16, 2015

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: GIGI kicks off in D.C., BEAUTIFUL is on the hunt for its next Carole King, James McAvoy leads THE RULING CLASS revival in the West End and more!

Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, Zendaya Coleman & More Up for Classic Roles in X-MEN: APOCALYPSE
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 9, 2015

According to Latino Review, new names are currently in the mix to take on iconic X-MEN roles in the next film, 'APOCALYPSE.'

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for Trafalgar's THE RULING CLASS with James McAvoy!
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 7, 2015

Ron Cook, Charles Gurney, Kathryn Drysdale, Joshua McGuire and Anthony O'Donnell, join BAFTA winning James McAvoy, as Jack, the 14th Earl of Gurney, in the first West End revival of Peter Barnes' satirical comedy, The Ruling Class, directed by Jamie Lloyd, Artistic Director of Trafalgar Transformed.

Channing Tatum's GAMBIT to Hit Theaters in Fall 2016
by Movies News Desk - Jan 5, 2015

Variety reports that Channing Tatum's X-Men spinoff GAMBIT will hit theaters October 7, 2016, just three months after X-MEN: APOCALYPSE graces the big screen.

ATG's Sir Howard Panter & Rosemary Squire OBE Top Stage 100 for 6th Year
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 31, 2014

Ambassador Theatre Group's Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire OBE have topped the The Stage 100 for a record-breaking sixth consecutive year. The exclusive list, compiled annually by the industry's leading newspaper, ranks the powerhouses of British theatre.

Hunter Hayes, Aloe Blacc Among Lineup for TNT's CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON Tonight
by TV News Desk - Dec 19, 2014

?Global box-office powerhouse Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, star of the upcoming TNTseries Wake Up Call, is set to ring in the holidays as host of TNT's annual music spectacular Christmas in Washington.

JK Simmons, Chadwick Boseman Among SBIFF Virtuoso Award Honorees
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 15, 2014

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival continues its tradition of honoring the year's standout performers by presenting The 2015 Virtuosos Award to Chadwick Boseman (Get on Up), Ellar Coltrane (Boyhood), Logan Lerman (Fury), David Oyelowo (Selma), Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl), J.K. Simmons (Whiplash) and Jenny Slate

Hunter Hayes, Aloe Blacc Among TNT's CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON Performance Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 9, 2014

?Global box-office powerhouse Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, star of the upcoming TNTseries Wake Up Call, is set to ring in the holidays as host of TNT's annual music spectacular Christmas in Washington.

RUPERT Heads to Sydney's Theatre Royal Tonight Before 2015 West End Debut
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2014

On Thursday 29 August 2013 the Melbourne Theatre Company presented the World Premiere of Rupert, David Williamson's take on the greatest media mogul of all time, which enjoyed a sell-out season and critical acclaim. The production then had its USA premiere at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, where it received standing ovations.

Ron Cook, Kathryn Drysdale & More to Join James McAvoy in THE RULING CLASS
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 28, 2014

Ron Cook (Mr Selfridge, Henry V, King Lear, Hot Fuzz) as Sir Charles Gurney, Kathryn Drysdale (Suspects, Love's Labour's Lost, Tripping Over, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps) as Grace Shelley, Joshua McGuire (Privacy, Posh, About Time, Mr Turner) as Dinsdale Gurney and Anthony O'Donnell (The Captain of Kopenick, Skyfall, Matchpoint) as Daniel Tucker, join BAFTA winning James McAvoy, as Jack, the 14th Earl of Gurney, in the first West End revival of Peter Barnes' satirical comedy, The Ruling Class, directed by Jamie Lloyd, Artistic Director of Trafalgar Transformed.

UK's THE RULING CLASS Announces Full Cast, Including Ron Cook & Kathryn Drysdale
by Matt Smith - Nov 28, 2014

Ron Cook (Mr Selfridge, Henry V, King Lear, Hot Fuzz) as Sir Charles Gurney, Kathryn Drysdale (Suspects, Love's Labour's Lost, Tripping Over, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps) as Grace Shelley, Joshua McGuire (Privacy, Posh, About Time, Mr Turner) as Dinsdale Gurney and Anthony O'Donnell (The Captain of Kopenick, Skyfall, Matchpoint) as Daniel Tucker, join BAFTA winning James McAvoy, as Jack, the 14thEarl of Gurney, in the first West End revival of Peter Barnes' satirical comedy, The Ruling Class, directed by Jamie Lloyd, Artistic Director of Trafalgar Transformed.

Oscar Isaac to Play 'Apocalypse' in Next X-MEN Film
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 24, 2014

According to Variety, Oscar Isaacs, who just recently wrapped filming on the next STAR WARS film, has officially been tapped to play 'Apocalypse' in the upcoming X-MEN film.

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