Jez Butterworth News

Cape Rep Theatre presents the Regional Premiere of Jerusalem, by Jez Butterworth today, May 8th through June 1st Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm and Wednesday, May 21st & 29th at 7 pm.

From Common Players, in association with Exeter Northcott Theatre, a new production of Jez Butterworth's critically acclaimed play, Jerusalem, will tour the West Country in May and June. The new production will be made in a new way which will involve local artists and communities and teach new skills to those involved.

ITSAZOO Productions presents the grisly, pitch-black comedy Killer Joe from today, April 15 to May 4, 2014 at the Italian Cultural Centre Parking Lot.

Cape Rep Theatre presents the Regional Premiere of Jerusalem, by Jez Butterworth May 8th through June 1st Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm and Wednesday, May 21st & 29th at 7 pm. Tickets are $25. Pay-What-You-Can-Night is the first Friday, May 9th. Group rates & Student Rush tickets also available. Call the box office for details. Cape Rep Indoor Theatre. North Side Route 6A E. Brewster. 508.896.1888 or www.caperep.org. Not recommended for children.

ITSAZOO Productions presents the grisly, pitch-black comedy Killer Joe from April 15 to May 4, 2014 at the Italian Cultural Centre Parking Lot. Directed by Chelsea Haberlin, this 'trailer-trash noir' is penned by Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts (August: Osage County) and follows a deeply dysfunctional Texas family who engage a contract killer in a scheme to collect life insurance. The site-specific production places the action in a purpose-built trailer park, giving audiences immersive, intimate proximity to the homicidal kinfolk.

Atlantic Theater Company's highly anticipated revival of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill's musical The Threepenny Opera, directed and choreographed by Martha Clarke, begins previews tonight, March 12, 2014.

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All the Way, the new play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan, starring BREAKING BAD's Bryan Cranston, is currently in previews on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre. The production officially opens on Thursday, March 6, 2014 for a strictly limited engagement. The play is directed by Bill Rauch, Artistic Director of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, where All the Way began its theatrical life. Scroll down to learn more about the full cast of ALL THE WAY, plus watch interviews with the company below!

Atlantic Theater Company will present their annual Gala on Monday, February 24, 2014 at The Pierre (2 East 61st Street). Directed by Neil Pepe with musical direction by Matt Gallagher, Writers' Choice will salute Atlantic's iconic playwrights with an evening of unexpected songs.

Hugh Jackman just withdrew from the 2015-16 Broadway run of HOUDINI due to scheduling issues, but it seems he has found another project more in line with his busy career. The New York Post reveals the actor will be starring in Jez Butterworth's play THE RIVER in early 2015 on Broadway.

Ian Rickson's critically acclaimed revival of Jez Butterworth's award-winning Mojo will complete its run on 8 February 2014 as previously announced. Earlier this month, Mojo, which has been playing to packed houses at the Harold Pinter Theatre since its opening in October, announced an extension to its West End run due to public demand.

San Francisco Playhouse (Artistic Director Bill English and Producing Director Susi Damilano) launches the New Year with the West Coast's first production of Jerusalem, Jez Butterworth's epic Tony and Olivier award-winning play. Bill English directs and Brian Dykstra* stars in the role of Johnny 'Rooster' Byron. The production also features Julia Belanoff, Joe Estlack, Richard James*, Riley Krull, Maggie Mason, Ian Scott McGregor*, Aaron Murphy, Paris Hunter Paul*, Chris Reber*, Joshua Schell, Devon Simpson, and Courtney Walsh.

English Touring Theatre announced today that Alan Bennett's internationally renowned play The History Boys has been voted the Nation's Favourite Play.

English Touring Theatre announced today that Alan Bennett's internationally renowned play The History Boys has been voted the Nation's Favourite Play.

Exeter Northcott Theatre has well and truly caught football fever as it launches its Spring/Summer 2014 Season. As Brazil get ready to host the World Cup in July 2014, the new football-themed brochure has been inspired by a large-scale community musical, The Day We Played Brazil, which will be staged in July, to celebrate Exeter City Football Club's claim to world football fame.

Ian Rickson's critically acclaimed West End revival of Jez Butterworth's award-winning Mojo today announces a further two weeks of performances due to public demand. Mojo, which is playing to packed houses at the Harold Pinter Theatre, will now complete its run on 8 February 2014 with its original cast - Brendan Coyle (Mickey), Rupert Grint (Sweets), Tom Rhys Harries (Silver Johnny), Daniel Mays (Potts), Colin Morgan (Skinny) and Ben Whishaw (Baby).

According to the UK Daily Mail, the full cast of the hit Mojo has extended for two extra weeks, through February 8, 2014.

It's a busy time for PurpleHeart Theatre Company. With 'The Judge's House' about to come to an end in Bewleys, their new show Revenant opens in The New Theatre on Nov. 18th. BroadwayWorld talked to its artistic director, and author of Revenant, Stewart Roche.

Ian Rickson directs Brendan Coyle (Mickey), Rupert Grint (Sweets), Daniel Mays (Potts), Colin Morgan (Skinny), Ben Whishaw (Baby) and Tom Rhys Harries (Silver Johnny) in a major West End revival of Jez Butterworth's award-winning Mojo, reuniting director and writer who previously collaborated on the play's world premiere at the Royal Court in 1995. Mojo is booking to 25 January 2014, with press night tonight, 13 November 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!