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Photo Flash: Dolly Parton and More at the Gala Performance of 9 TO 5 in London
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2019


Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 the Musical gala performance was held last night, Sunday 17th February. Dolly Parton attended the event, along with celebrity guests including Kylie, Graham Norton and Jason Manford.

Meera Syal Joins The West End Cast Of ANNIE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2017


Last night (30 November 2017), the West End Company of Annie officially welcomed Meera Syal who now plays the role of Miss Hannigan in the hit musical at the Piccadilly Theatre. Syal celebrated with friends and family, including Lolita Chakrabarti, Sean Foley, Nitin Ganatra, Twiggy and Leigh Lawson and Nicola Walker, as well as fellow cast members. Syal will play the role of Miss Hannigan for the duration of the run which concludes, as previously announced, on 18 February 2018 at the Piccadilly Theatre.

TV: Berry Gordy, Charles Randolph-Wright, Beverley Knight and More Chat West End's MOTOWN on the Red Carpet
by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 9, 2016


Last night (8 March 2016) marked the opening of the West End production of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL. With music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalogue and book by Motown founder Berry Gordy, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is directed by Charles Randolph-Wright. Last month, due to public demand, a further 200,000 tickets were released for sale taking bookings at the Shaftesbury Theatre to 18 February 2017. Click below to watch the stars strut the red carpet, including Gordy, director Randolph-Wright, Beverley Knight and more!

Photo Flash: Opening Night of West End's MOTOWN THE MUSICAL - Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, Mary Wilson and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 9, 2016


Last night (8 March 2016) marked the opening of the West End production of Motown the Musical. With music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalogue and book by Motown founder Berry Gordy,Motown the Musical is directed by Charles Randolph-Wright. Last month, due to public demand, a further 200,000 tickets were released for sale taking bookings at the Shaftesbury Theatre to 18 February 2017.  BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the opening night bash below!

Photo Flash: Michael Ball, Lenny Henry and More Attend Chichester Festival Theatre's Gala Performance of AMADEUS
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2014


Stars of stage and screen gathered in Chichester yesterday at the newly reopened Festival Theatre for a Gala performance of the critically acclaimed production of Peter Shaffer's Amadeus starring Rupert Everett. Scroll down for photos!

STAGE TUBE: BBC America's THE NERDIST: COMIC-CON Special & More Set for Today, 7/28
by TV News Desk - Jul 28, 2012


Two specials are set to air on BBC America's THE NERDIST today, July 28, 2012, including The Nerdist: Comic-Con and The Nerdist: Tribute to Toys and Games. Plus, three more specials are coming up next month in August. Watch the video promo below!

STAGE TUBE: Promo for BBC America's THE NERDIST: COMIC-CON Special and More, Set for 7/28
by TV News Desk - Jul 19, 2012


Two specials are set to air on BBC America's THE NERDIST on July 28, 2012, including The Nerdist: Comic-Con and The Nerdist: Tribute to Toys and Games. Plus, three more specials are coming up next month in August. Watch the video promo below!

Photo Flash: POSH Opens on the West End - Arrivals and After-Show Party Feat. John Barrowman, Cast & Creatives
by James T Harding - May 24, 2012


Royal Court Theatre Productions and Ambassador Theatre Group's rewritten production of POSH opened last night at the Duke of York's Theatre. Check out the photos below of the cast and creative team arriving at the show and its after-show party at The Gladstone Library. Audience members for the opening included Twiggy, John Barrowman, and Tamsin Grieg. The show, which is the first in The Royal Court's West End season this year, is scheduled to run until August 4, 2012.

MoMA Announces Roman Polanski Retrospective and Fall Film Exhibitions Schedule
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 10, 2011


The Museum of Modern Art recognizes the achievements of Roman Polanski with a complete retrospective of the filmmaker's works, September 7-30, 2011, in The Roy and Niuta Titus Theaters. Over the course of a half century, Polanski has become widely recognized as one of the premier international filmmakers, directing films in Poland, England, the U.S., Italy, and France and working with distinguished actors such as Jack Nicholson, Adrien Brody, Catherine Deneuve, Mia Farrow, Ben Kingsley, and Nastassja Kinski.

Photo Coverage: ARCADIA Opening Night Arrivals
by Walter McBride - Mar 18, 2011


The new Broadway production of Tom Stoppard's ARCADIA, directed by David Leveaux, opened last night, March 17 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). Tickets for this limited engagement are on sale through Sunday, June 19, 2011.

Angelica Torn Stars as Sylvia Plath in Off-Bway's 'Edge'
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2007


Developed and first presented at The Actors Studio in 2003, Edge, written and directed by Paul Alexander, is set on the last day in the life of legendary poet Sylvia Plath

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