Julian Fellowes News

TVLine reports that Downton Abbey star Maggie Smith will return to the popular British serial when it returns for its fourth season.

TVLine has confirmed that Maggie Smith will officially return for the fourth season of DOWNTON ABBEY.

Below, check out a sneak peek of Downton Abbey Season 3 episode 2, airing tonight, January 13 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on PBS. In the episode, Lady Edith and Lord Anthony Strallin are finally tying the knot after several years while Sybil argues with her grandmother, Lady Violet. Meanwhile, Matthew frets over his inheritance from Lavinia Swire's father.

Memphis 'most eagerly awaited stage production Mary Poppins will arrive at The Orpheum Theatre Tuesday, February 5th and will run through Sunday, February 10th.

Below, check out a sneak peek of DOWNTON ABBEY Season 3 episode 2, airing Sunday, January 13 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on PBS. In the episode, Lady Edith and Lord Anthony Strallin are finally tying the knot after several years while Sybil argues with her grandmother, Lady Violet. Meanwhile, Matthew frets over his inheritance from Lavinia Swire's father.

After playing the role of Bert for over two years on the North American tour of Mary Poppins, with a stint on Broadway in Summer 2010, Nicolas Dromard returns to the New Amsterdam Theatre, beginning performances tonight, January 9. Check out the video below of various cast members from MARY POPPINS and EVITA wishing him a Happy 'Bertday!'

After playing the role of Bert for over two years on the North American tour of Mary Poppins, with a stint on Broadway in Summer 2010, Nicolas DromarD will return to the New Amsterdam Theatre, beginning performances tonight, January 9.

The New York Times is reporting that MARY POPPINS will close on Broadway on March 3, 2013 to make way for renovations , followed by its next tenant 'A musical adaptation of the company's 1992 animated film "Aladdin," according to two Broadway theater executives. The two executives spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss production plans that remain confidential. A Disney spokesman did not immediately return a phone message seeking comment on Monday.'

After playing the role of Bert for over two years on the North American tour of MARY POPPINS, with a stint on Broadway in Summer 2010, NICOLAS DROMARD will return to the New Amsterdam Theatre, beginning performances on Wednesday, January 9. Tony Award nominee GAVIN LEE played his final performance before taking a leave of absence on Friday, January 4, 2013. He departs to join the West End production of Top Hat through Summer 2013.

Just in time for the Season Three premiere of DOWNTON ABBEY on PBS stations across the US starting this Sunday, BroadwayWorld is pleased to present two exclusive images from the spectacular fact-filled THE CHRONICLES OF DOWNTON ABBEY by Jessica Fellowes, niece of creator Julian Fellowes.

**SPOILER ALERT for U.S. fans of DOWNTON ABBEY who have not yet viewed the drama's third season or last night's holiday episode which aired on Britain's ITV network** DOWNTON ABBEY creator Julian Fellowes has officially decided the fate of Dan Stevens' character 'Matthew Crawley,' he told the Daily Telegraph this weekend.

HGTV will premiere CASTLES ON CAMERA: ROYAL RESIDENCES ON TV, which will feature the abode of Downton Abbey's Crawley family. The world-reknown Victorian estate called 'Highclere Castle' is currently the residence of Lady Fiona and Lord George Carnarvon. Get a sneak peek below!

In this morning's New York Times Arts Beat, actor Dan Stevens commented on the recent news that he will not return in his role of Matthew Crawley in the fourth season of DOWNTON ABBEY. A special Christmas episode of the popular period drama aired last night on the U.K.'s ITV network which explained the sudden exit of Stevens' character.

Deadline reports that DOWNTON ABBEY star Dan Stevens will not be returning for the fourth season of the popular British drama series.

A new Norwegian trailer for DOWNTON ABBEY's upcoming Christmas special has just been been released. Check it out below!

Producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh are pleased to announce full casting for the Jacksonville premiere engagement of MARY POPPINS. Jacksonville's most eagerly anticipated stage production will begin performances at the Times-Union Center's Moran Theater on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 for 8 performances only through Sunday, January 27. Opening night is also the 11th Annual Family Night on Broadway, with pre-show activities beginning in the lobby at 6:30PM for the 7:30PM show. Buy one Adult ticket for Family Night, get the Child's ticket free with passcode: CHILD. Restrictions apply; please inquire at (904) 442-BWAY (2929) or purchase online at www.artistseriesjax.org.

On January 6, Oscar-winner Shirley MacLaine comes to DOWNTON ABBEY as Lady Cora's mother, Martha Levinson. Today, the cast stopped by ANDERSON LIVE and commented on what it was like working with the living legend. Check out their interview below!

The cast of DOWNTON ABBEY and executive producer Garthe Neame recently participated in a panel discussion and audience Q&A with PBS Masterpiece's Rebecca Eaton on Dec. 12. PBS recently made the full hour-long interview available on their Youtube Channel. Check it out below!

Fans of the hit drama DOWNTON ABBEY should prepare for both laughter and tears in a two-hour special. The Christmas special airs at 9pm, Christmas Day on ITV1. Get a sneak peek below!

The cast of DOWNTON ABBEY and executive producer Garthe Neame are set for a panel discussion and audience Q&A with PBS Masterpiece's Rebecca Eaton tonight at 8PM EST. You can live-stream the highly-anticipated chat below!