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ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Opens for Previews Tonight
by James T Harding - Mar 2, 2012


The new cast of Nicholas Hytner's production of ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS will begin previews tonight at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Joining Owain Arthur as lovable chancer Francis Henshall are Jodie Prenger and Hannah Spearritt who play Dolly and Pauline respectively. Martin Barrass joins the cast to play Alfie with David Benson as Gareth, Nigel Betts as Harry, Derek Elroy as Lloyd, Gerard Horan as Charlie, Daniel Ings as Alan, Ben Mansfield as Stanley and Gemma Whelan as Rachel.

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: February 18-24
by BWW Special Coverage - Feb 24, 2012


Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more! For last week's biggest events: visit THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: February 11-17.

Photo Flash: ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS- Production Shots!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 23, 2012


The National Theatre of Great Britain's acclaimed production of ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS begins previews on April 6 and the official opening is April 18, 2012 at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street) on Broadway. ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS is a comedy by Richard Bean, based on Carlo Goldoni's The Servant of Two Masters, with songs by Grant Olding, directed by Nicholas Hytner. Check out just-released production shots below!

STAGE TUBE: Backstage at the Brit Awards with Broadway-Bound James Corden!!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 22, 2012


James Corden will soon lead the Broadway production of the National Theatre of Great Britain's acclaimed comedy One Man, Two Guvnors, but before opening on the Great White Way, Corden hosted the 2012 Brit Awards. Go behind the scenes of the festivities with Corden in the videos below!

La Mirada Theatre Welcomes TRAVELLING LIGHT 2/19
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2012


La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts will present the fourth High Definition screening of this season's National Theatre Live series, TRAVELLING LIGHT, written by Nicholas Wright and directed by National Theatre's Nicholas Hytner on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 at 2pm at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd. in La Mirada.

Oliver Chris, Jemima Rooper & More Join James Corden in Broadway's ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS this Spring!
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 16, 2012


Bob Boyett has announced the full Broadway cast for the National Theatre of Great Britain's acclaimed production of ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS. Previews begin on April 6 and the official opening is April 18, 2012 at the Music Box Theatre on Broadway.

Photo Flash: New Cast of ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS in Rehearsal!
by James T Harding - Feb 14, 2012


Check out these rehearsal shots of the new cast of One Man, Two Guvnors. After two sell-out record-breaking runs at the National and Adelphi Theatres, Nicholas Hytner's five star award-winning production of One Man, Two Guvnors transfers to the West End's Theatre Royal Haymarket from 2 March and is booking until 15 September 2012.

La Mirada Theatre Welcomes TRAVELLING LIGHT 2/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 7, 2012


La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts will present the fourth High Definition screening of this season's National Theatre Live series, TRAVELLING LIGHT, written by Nicholas Wright and directed by National Theatre's Nicholas Hytner on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 at 2pm at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd. in La Mirada.

National Theatre Live Announces Screenings for TRAVELLING LIGHT
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 7, 2012


National Theatre Live continues its third season with Nicholas Wright's new play TRAVELLING LIGHT, directed by Nicholas Hytner. Following Vincent in Brixton and The Reporter, Wright's new play is a funny and fascinating tribute to the Eastern European immigrants who became major players in Hollywood's golden age. The award-winning Antony Sher returns to the National to play "Jacob". National Theatre Live is an initiative by the UK's National Theatre to broadcast live performances onto cinema screens around the world.

Get to know the National Theatre of Great Britain's NT Live Project!
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2012


National Theatre Live is the National Theatre of Great Britain's groundbreaking project to broadcast the best of British theatre direct from London to movie theaters around the world. Each performance is filmed in high definition and broadcast direct via satellite to over 700 venues in 22 countries, including 300 venues across the US.

ALICE BY HEART, DETROIT, et al. Included in National Theatre's 2012 Plans
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 25, 2012


Highlights of the forthcoming productions at the National Theatre, announced today by Nicholas Hytner, include new plays by Alan Bennett, Stephen Beresford, Lisa D'Amour, James Graham and Lucy Prebble. There will be adaptations of Mark Haddon's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Simon Stephens, and of The Count of Monte Cristo by Richard Bean. Enda Walsh's Misterman receives its London premiere; classic revivals include Polly Findlay's production of Sophocles' Antigone, Shakespeare's Timon of Athens directed by Nicholas Hytner, Bijan Sheibani's staging of Damned for Despair by Tirso de Molina, and Nadia Fall's production of Bernard Shaw's The Doctor's Dilemma.

Photo Coverage: National Theatre Live History
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 25, 2012


The National Theatre presents the third season of National Theatre Live (NT Live), a successful initiative to broadcast live performances from the National's stages to cinemas worldwide. In addition to the previously scheduled broadcasts of The Comedy of Errors (March 1), the season will include Travelling Light (February 9) and She Stoops to Conquer (March 29). Since its first season, which began in June 2009 with the acclaimed production of Phédre starring Helen Mirren, over half a million people have now experienced the National's acclaimed work on movie screens around the world. Check out photos from National Theatre productions past below!

STAGE TUBE: National Theatre Live - Preview!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 24, 2012


The National Theatre presents the third season of National Theatre Live (NT Live), a successful initiative to broadcast live performances from the National's stages to cinemas worldwide. In addition to the previously scheduled broadcasts of The Comedy of Errors (March 1), the season will include Travelling Light (February 9) and She Stoops to Conquer (March 29). Check out a preview of the season below!

Jodie Prenger and Hannah Spearritt To Join Cast Of ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS From Mar 2
by Carrie Dunn - Jan 20, 2012


Nicholas Hytner's five star award-winning production of One Man, Two Guvnors will transfer to the Theatre Royal Haymarket (2 March - 1 September 2012) after two sell-out record-breaking runs at the National and Adelphi Theatres. Joining the previously announced Owain Arthur as lovable chancer Francis Henshall are Jodie Prenger and Hannah Spearritt who play Dolly and Pauline respectively.

Alan Bennett's PEOPLE to Open at the National Theatre in October; Nicholas Hytner to Direct
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 19, 2012


Alan Bennett's PEOPLE will make its National Theatre debut this October, The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye confirms today.

La Mirada Theater Presents COLLABORATORS 1/13
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2012


La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts will present the third High Definition screening of this season's National Theatre Live series, by presenting COLLABORATORS, written by John Hodge and directed by National Theatre's Nicholas Hytner on FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 at 8pm at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd. in La Mirada.

Howard Panter, Cameron Mackintosh, et al. Make Stage 100 List
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 5, 2012


The Stage has today announced the winners of The STAGE 100, recognising the outstanding individuals working in theatre today.While The Stage 100 recognises the achievements of individuals, The Stage 100 Awards recognises performing arts organisations and the teams behind them.

Tickets Available for Broadway's ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Tomorrow
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 19, 2011


Tickets go on sale tomorrow Tuesday, December 20th for the Broadway production of the National Theatre of Great Britain’s acclaimed comedy One Man, Two Guvnors, by Richard Bean. One Man, Two Guvnors, directed by Nicholas Hytner, is based on Carlo Goldoni’s The Servant of Two Masters and features songs by Grant Olding. One Man, Two Guvnors will open at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street) on Broadway on April 18, 2012. James Corden will lead the National Theatre company on Broadway. For tickets, visit Telecharge.com or call 212-239-6200.

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