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Rupert Everett to Make Broadway Debut in BLITHE SPIRIT Revival
by Eddie Varley - Oct 9, 2008


The New York Times is reporting that Rupert Everett will be joining Christine Ebersole in the upcoming Broadway revival of Blithe Spirit. At the beginning of the month rumors began circulating that Noel Coward's play Blithe Spirit will have life on Broadway this upcoming Spring season. The play will be produced by the same group behind August: Osage County and the currently in previews Speed-The-Plow.

Yale Rep's 'Happy Now?' to Feature Bacon, MacIntosh and More
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 3, 2008


YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents the American premiere of HAPPY NOW? by Lucinda Coxon, directed by Liz Diamond, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street), October 24-November 15. Opening Night is October 30.

Christine Ebersole to Star in 'Blithe Spirit' Revival
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 29, 2008


Variety is reporting that Christine Ebersole will be starring in the upcoming Broadway revival of Blithe Spirit. At the beginning of the month rumors began circulating that Noel Coward's play Blithe Spirit will have life on Broadway this upcoming Spring season. The play will be produced by the same group behind August: Osage County and the upcoming Speed-The-Plow.

Blakemore to Direct Noel Coward's 'Blithe Spirit' On Broadway in March 2009
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 2, 2008


Variety is reporting that Noel Coward's play Blithe Spirit will have life on Broadway this upcoming Spring season, directed by Michael Blakemore. The play will be produced by the same group behind August: Osage County and the upcoming Speed-The-Plow.

'Walking With Dinosaurs' Adds Performances
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2008


Two performances have been added to the August 20 to 24 Honda Center engagement of the spectacular theatrical arena show, WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - The Live Experience, based on the award-winning BBC Television Series.

'Top Girls' Marks the End of 2007-08 Broadway Season
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2008


With the opening last night of the Manhattan Theatre Club's Top Girls, the 2007- 2008 Broadway Season officially comes to an end.

Walking With Dinosaurs Comes To New York 5/18
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2008


Dinosaurs return to the earth in a live theatrical arena show, WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - The Live Experience, based on the award-winning BBC Television Series. WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - The Live Experience is now on tour in North America for two years and will perform 12 performances MADISON SQUARE GARDEN in New York City. Over 1,000,000 Americans have already seen the production since it opened in July 2007. The show originated in Australia where it played several sold-out months.

Photo Flash: New Images from West End's 'Gone With The Wind'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2008


Darius Danesh and Jill Paice lead the cast in Trevor Nunn's production of Margaret Mitchell's classic novel, Gone with the Wind, playing the iconic roles of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara. The show opens on April 22.

Photo Flash: 'Gone With The Wind' Opens On West End
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2008


Darius Danesh and Jill Paice will lead the cast in Trevor Nunn's production of Margaret Mitchell's classic novel, Gone with the Wind, playing the iconic roles of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara. Joining them are Edward Baker-Duly who will play Ashley Wilkes, Madeleine Worrall who plays Melanie, NaTasha Yvette Williams as Mammy and Jina Burrows as Prissy.

'Is He Dead?' in Final Week of Performances at Lyceum
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2008


Is He Dead?, the new comedy by master American novelist and satirist Mark Twain, adapted by David Ives, and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Michael Blakemore, will close at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) this Sunday, March 9, 2008, following 105 performances and 13 previews.

Is He Dead? to Close on Broadway Sunday, March 9
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2008


IS HE DEAD?, the new comedy by master American novelist and satirist Mark Twain, adapted by David Ives, and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Michael Blakemore, will close at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) on March 9, 2008, following 105 performances and 13 previews.

Norbert Leo Butz on NY-1 'On Stage' This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2008


Is He Dead? star Norbert Leo Butz will be interviewed on NY-1's 'On Stage' by Donna Karger in a segment that will air Saturday, February 16th and Sunday, February 17th at 9:30 AM and 7:30 PM, and Monday, February 18th (early Tuesday) at 12:30 AM.

American Theatre Wing Provides Video & Audio on iTunes U
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2008


The American Theatre Wing announced it is now making its wealth of video and audio encompassing all aspects of the theatre available for free on iTunes U, an area of the iTunes Store dedicated to educational content.

Danesh Joins Paice in Nunn's 'Gone with the Wind,' Begins April 4
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2008


Darius Danesh and Jill Paice will lead the cast in Trevor Nunn's production of Margaret Mitchell's classic novel, Gone with the Wind, playing the iconic roles of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara. Joining them are Edward Baker-Duly who will play Ashley Wilkes, Madeleine Worrall who plays Melanie, NaTasha Yvette Williams as Mammy and Jina Burrows as Prissy. Gone with the Wind will have its first performance at the New London Theatre on Friday April 4, 2008, officially opening on Tuesday April 22, and is initially booking until September 27, 2008.

Photo Flash: Teri Ralston is 'Home Again' at Metropolitan Room
by BWW - Jan 10, 2008


Teri Ralston returns to New York and celebrates the New Year with 'Teri Ralston, Home Again' for two performances at the Metropolitan Room, Monday, January 7, 2008 at 7PM and Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 7PM.

Byron Jennings of 'Is He Dead?' Wins 2007 Callaway Award
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2007


Actor Byron Jennings has been selected, along with actress Lauren Ambrose, to receive a 2007 Joe A. Callaway Award for his performance as Bastien Andre in Is He Dead?

Teri Ralston is 'Home Again' at Metropolitan Room Jan. 7 & 13
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2007


Teri Ralston celebrates the New Year with 'Teri Ralston, Home Again' for two performances at the Metropolitan Room, Monday, January 7, 2008 at 7PM and Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 7PM.

Photo Coverage: 'Is He Dead?' Opening Night
by Carlos Gustavo Monroy - Dec 10, 2007


The world premiere production of Is He Dead?, a new comedy by master American novelist and satirist Mark Twain, adapted by David Ives, and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Michael Blakemore, officially opened Sunday, December 9 at the Lyceum Theatre.

Twain's Lost Play 'Is He Dead?' Opens Dec.9
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2007


The world premiere production of Is He Dead?, a new comedy by master American novelist and satirist Mark Twain, adapted by David Ives, and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Michael Blakemore, officially opens Sunday, December 9 at the Lyceum Theatre.

BWW Discount: 'IS HE DEAD?' Save 45%
by BWW - Dec 8, 2007


Save 45% on Broadway's most hilarious new comedy! Is He Dead?

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