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VIDEO: First Look - Third Trailer Released for Hugh Jackman Action Adventure PAN
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 16, 2015


The third official trailer for PANhas been released! Directed by Joe Wright and starring Hugh Jackman, Amanda Seyfried, Rooney Mara, Garrett Hedlund, Cara Delevingne and Levi Miller.

VIDEO: Magical New Trailer for PAN, Starring Levi Miller, Hugh Jackman and More
by Movies News Desk - Jul 15, 2015


From Warner Bros. Pictures comes, "Pan," a live-action Peter Pan feature directed by Joe Wright ("Atonement," "Pride & Prejudice"). Offering a new take on the origin of the classic characters created by J.M. Barrie, the action adventure follows the story of an orphan who is spirited away to the magical Neverland. There, he finds both fun and dangers, and ultimately discovers his destiny -- to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan. Check out a brand-new, full-length trailer below!

MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. & More Set for Warner Bros. Comic-Con Line-up
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 1, 2015


Warner Bros. Pictures continues its tradition of delivering its most anticipated tentpole properties and their biggest stars to Comic-Con International: San Diego with this year's Hall H presentation.

VIDEO: First Look - Hugh Jackman Debuts PAN Trailer on 'Tonight Show'
by Caryn Robbins - May 19, 2015


Hugh Jackman stopped by last night's TONIGHT SHOW to premiere the trailer for his new film PAN, an origin story of Peter Pan and Captain Hook. Check out the appearance and the trailer below!

THE WAY WE GET BY, Starring Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski, Opens Tonight at Second Stage
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2015


Second Stage Theatre welcomes film star Amanda Seyfried (Les Miserables, Dear John, Mamma Mia!, upcoming Ted 2 and Pan) in her off-Broadway debut opposite Thomas Sadoski (The Newsroom, Wild, upcoming in NBC's The Slap) in the world premiere production of NEIL LaBUTE's drama, The Way We Get By. Directed by Tony nominee LEIGH SILVERMAN, the production began previews on April 28, 2015 and officially opens tonight, May 19, 2015 at Second Stage Theatre, 305 West 43rd Street.

THE FUNFAIR Launches HOME's New Space Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2015


Director Walter Meierjohann has announced the cast of the world premiere of The Funfair, the first HOME production in its brand new home at First Street in Manchester. An adaptation by Olivier Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens of Ödon von Horvath's classic 1932 play Kasimir and Karoline, the production features a cast of 13 actors and actor-musicians.

MY PERFECT MIND Set for 2015 Brits Off Broadway Festival at 59E59 Theaters
by Tyler Peterson - May 5, 2015


59E59 Theaters will welcome acclaimed actor Edward Petherbridge to Brits Off Broadway in MY PERFECT MIND, created by Told by an Idiot, written by Kathryn Hunter, Paul Hunter and Edward Petherbridge, directed by Kathryn Hunter. Produced by Told by an Idiot, Young Vic, and Theatre Royal Plymouth, MY PERFECT MIND begins performances on Wednesday, June 10 for a limited engagement through Sunday, June 28.  Press opening is Tuesday, June 16 at 7 PM.  The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7 PM; Friday at 8 PM; Saturday at 2 PM & 8 PM; and Sunday at 3 PM. Please note, there is an additional performance on Sunday, June 21 at 7 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $70 ($49 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or go to www.59e59.org. 

Amanda Seyfried Makes Off-Broadway Debut Opposite Thomas Sadoski in THE WAY WE GET BY, Beginning Tonight at Second Stage
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2015


Second Stage Theatre welcomes film star Amanda Seyfried (Les Miserables, Dear John, Mamma Mia!, upcoming Ted 2 and Pan) in her off-Broadway debut opposite Thomas Sadoski (The Newsroom, Wild, upcoming in NBC's The Slap) in the world premiere production of NEIL LaBUTE's drama, The Way We Get By. Directed by Tony nominee LEIGH SILVERMAN, the production begins previews tonight, April 28, 2015 and officially opens on May 20, 2015 at Second Stage Theatre, 305 West 43rd Street.

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Shares First Look at Action Adventure PAN
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 17, 2015


Tony winner Hugh Jackman (Broadway's THE RIVER) took to Instagram to share a first look at Warner Bros. Pictures PAN

THE FUNFAIR to Launch HOME's New Space, May 14-June 13; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2015


Director Walter Meierjohann has announced the cast of the world premiere of The Funfair, the first HOME production in its brand new home at First Street in Manchester. An adaptation by Olivier Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens of Ödon von Horvath's classic 1932 play Kasimir and Karoline, the production features a cast of 13 actors and actor-musicians.

VIDEO: Amanda Seyfried Recalls Awful 'Annie' Audition on JON STEWART
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 26, 2015


Amanda Seyfried recently appeared on THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART to discuss her new film, 'While We're Young', and recalled an awful audition in Philadelphia that led her to learn how to sing.

Amanda Seyfried Talks Fear of Singing Live, Off-Broadway Stage Debut & WICKED Movie Dreams
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 26, 2015


The actress admits that the idea of taking on the role of Glinda in a film adaptation of Broadway's long-running hit WICKED is something she's had her eye on for quite some time.

LES MIS' Amanda Seyfried to Star in Supernatural Thriller BLACK LUNG
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 4, 2015


2929 Productions and Emily Ziff and Sara Murphy of Cooper's Town Productions announced today that Amanda Seyfried (Les Miserables, Ted 2) and Theo James (The Divergent Series: Insurgent) are set to star in the supernatural thriller BLACK LUNG.

Hot Ticket! Amanda Seyfried to Make Off-Broadway Debut Opposite Thomas Sadoski in Neil LaBute's THE WAY WE GET BY
by Robert Diamond - Jan 29, 2015


It's going to be a hot ticket! Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) has just announced that film star Amanda Seyfried (Les Miserables, Dear John, Mamma Mia!, upcoming Ted 2 and Pan) will make her off- Broadway debut opposite Thomas Sadoski (The Newsroom, Wild, upcoming in NBC's The Slap) in the upcoming world premiere production of NEIL LaBUTE's drama, THE WAY WE GET BY. Directed by Tony nominee LEIGH SILVERMAN, the production will begin previews on April 28, 2015 and officially open on May 20, 2015 at Second Stage Theatre, 305 West 43rd Street.

Full Cast Announced for THE RISE AND SHINE OF COMRADE FIASCO
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 19, 2015


Full casting is announced today for the first production in the Gate Theatre's Freedom Burning season, Andrew Whaley's award-winning play The Rise and Shine of Comrade Fiasco - a witty and energised allegory of life in post-colonial Zimbabwe. The production is directed by Elayce Ismail, the recipient of this year's JP Morgan Award for Emerging Directors. She directs Gary Beadle (Jungle), Kurt Egyiawan (Chidhina), Joan Iyiola (Febi) and Abdul Salis (Fiasco).

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Opens Next Month at Chichester's Festival Theatre
by Anna Bencivengo - Dec 10, 2014


One of the best-loved novels of the 20th century will be staged at Chichester's Festival Theatre in January.

SOUND OFF: PETER PAN LIVE! Proves Magic Is Alive & Well
by Pat Cerasaro - Dec 5, 2014


Pirates! Crocodiles! Mermaids! Magic! Relive all of the heavenly high-flying highlights of last night's PETER PAN LIVE!

TO KILL A MOCKINBIRD to Play Theatre Royal Glasgow in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 1, 2014


Adapted for stage by Christopher Sergel, based on Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize winning novel, this enchanting production of To Kill A Mockingbird comes to the Theatre Royal from Tuesday 3 February for one week only. Daniel Betts will play Atticus Finch alongside Zackary Momoh as Tom Robinson and Christopher Akrill as Boo Radley. Original cast member and composer Phil King will reprise his role.

VIDEO: First Look - Hugh Jackman Stars as Blackbeard in Live-Action PAN!
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 25, 2014


The film, starring Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund, Rooney Mara and Levi Miller, hits theaters Summer 2015!

VIDEO: Benedict Cumberbatch Talks New Film, Recent Engagement on GMA
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 17, 2014


Benedict Cumberbatch stopped by this morning's GOOD MORNING AMERICA on ABC to discuss his role in the new film 'Imitation Game' and how recently he popped the question to his fiance!

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