Performances are now underway for the first-ever Broadway revival of the Tony Award-winning ART. As the show returns to New York, we're looking back on the play's history and notable stars who have taken on these roles.
Ian Rankin will come to Liverpool next month with the latest instalment in his much-loved bestselling Rebus detective series.
Ovation TV, America's only arts network, has acquired the non-exclusive U.S. broadcast rights for eleven mystery titles from DCD Rights. As part of the network's Mystery Mornings block, the deal includes two seasons of McCallum (9 x 90'), three seasons of Rebus (10 x 90'), drama series The Code (6 x 60'), drama series Missing (2 x 90'), and drama series The Strange Calls (6 x 30'), plus six films: The Mystery of a Hansom Cab (1 x 90'), The Poison Tree (1 x 90'), Bloodlines (1 x 90'), A Model Daughter: The Story Of Caroline Byrne (1 x 90'), Safe House (1 x 90'), and Venus & Mars (1 x 90'). The announcement was made today by Scott Woodward, EVP Programming and Production, Ovation.
After a premiere at Bristol Old Vic, and a tour including Inverness and Hong Kong, Touching the Void is now at the Duke of York's Theatre in the West End. Writer David Greig and director Morris have managed the astonishing feat of translating to stage the story of Joe Simpson, who was stranded in the Peruvian Andes after his climbing partner Simon Yates had to make the terrible decision to cut the rope connecting them. BroadwayWorld spoke with Josh Williams about the physical intensity demanded by the show and how it depicts the men who set their minds on scaling these mountains.
Roundabout Theatre Company's Bernhardt/Hamlet tells the story of stage legend Sarah Bernhardt and her battle to take on one of the most sacred roles in theatre canon. Bernhardt was unrivaled in her day and recognized as the epitome of talent. There is no better actress to tackle the inimitable performer than legend in her own right Janet McTeer.
Theatre Royal Bath Productions, Cambridge Arts Theatre and Rose Theatre Kingston are delighted to announce full casting for Tom Stoppard's poignant classic The Real Thing, directed by Stephen Unwin, which today began rehearsals ahead of its limited UK tour from 6 September.
Nigel Havers, Denis Lawson and Stephen Tompkinson will take on the age-old debate, 'What is art?', next year.
Amazon Original arctic thriller series, FORTITUDE, will launch its second season exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in the US today, April 14.
Amazon Original arctic thriller series, FORTITUDE, will launch its second season exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in the US on Friday, April 14.
Amazon Studios and Sky Vision today announced the addition of FORTITUDE to Amazon's lineup of dramatic original series for Prime Video in the US.
Audiences have only six weeks left to see the critically acclaimed West End production of Sir Ronald Harwood's The Dresser which brings together a multi award-winning cast and creative team in a five-star revival.
In the theatre it is well known that; no matter what, the show must go on. This sentiment has rarely been portrayed so poignantly as it is in Ronald Harwood's Olivier award-nominated play The Dresser. First performed in 1980, the play returns to the West End in a fabulous revival of the tragic comedy that delves into the psyche of an actor well past his prime.
Ken Stott and Reece Shearsmith star in a prestigious revival of Ronald Harwood's THE DRESSER. The production, which also features Harriet Thorpe and Selina Cadell, is currently in previews at the Duke of York's Theatre, running until 14 January, 2017.
Harriet Thorpe's diverse career ranges from hit musicals Les Miserables, Wicked, Mamma Mia! and Crazy For You to Absolutely Fabulous and extensive work with the National. She's currently starring in The Dresser, alongside Ken Stott and Reece Shearsmith, which begins previews at Duke of York's Theatre on 5 October.
Justin Timberlake and Juno Temple have signed on to Woody Allen's upcoming untitled new film.
The first images of Ken Stott and Reece Shearsmith in a new production of Ronald Harwood's THE DRESSER were released today, along with two new cast members: Selina Cadell and Harriet Thorpe.
Director Sean Foley, who has recently enjoyed sell-out success adapting and directing The Painkiller in the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company season of Plays at the Garrick will, starting this autumn, under producer Mark Goucher, direct two new productions in the West End.
Participant Media and Sky Atlantic announced today the new cast joining season two of the critically acclaimed drama series, FORTITUDE.
ROARING TRADE by Steve Thompson (Dr Who, Sherlock, Upstairs Downstairs), directed by Alan Cohen, begins tonight, 23 September, at Park Theatre, running through Saturday 24 October, with a press night on Wednesday 30 September.
Casting has been announced for ROARING TRADE by Steve Thompson (Dr Who, Sherlock, Upstairs Downstairs), directed by Alan Cohen, at Park Theatre from Wednesday 23 September - Saturday 24 October, with a press night on Wednesday 30 September. Check out a sneak peek below!
