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The Met Presents Summer HD Encores
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 5, 2011

Beginning June 15, the Met will once again present Summer HD Encores, a series of screenings from the groundbreaking Live in HD series, in more than 425 movie theaters across the United States.

2011 Tony Awards Nominees: 'Best Play'
by Charlie Piane - May 3, 2011

Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 65th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 3, 2011 by Tony Award winning actor Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose, at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement sponsored by IBM.

Photo Coverage: Opening Night of WAR HORSE on Broadway!
by Walter McBride - Apr 15, 2011

The National Theatre of Great Britain's production of WAR HORSE, presented by Lincoln Center Theater and the National Theatre of Great Britain in association with Bob Boyett opened last night at the Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65th Street) and we were there! WAR HORSE is based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo, adapted by Nick Stafford, with Handspring Puppet Company, and directed by Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris.

Luca Pisaroni Makes Houston Grand Opera Debut In Figaro 4/15-30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2011

An up-and-comer on both sides of the Atlantic, Italian bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni will make his Houston Grand Opera debut in Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro during an April 15-30 run that marks his debut in the role of Count Almaviva.

Huffman, Rapp, Moses And More Join Inge Festival, Begins 4/13
by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2011

A cast of Broadway veterans will converge on a small Kansas town April 13 to perform a new musical comedy by Sheldon Harnick, co-creator of "Fiddler on the Roof."

Photo Flash: Walters, Mizrahi, et al. at WAR HORSE Benefit
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 6, 2011

A special fundraiser was held at Lincoln Center on April 5th for The National Theatre of Great Britain. Sir Nicholas Hytner, Gala Chairs Sir Nigel and Lady Sheinwald, Sir Mark and Lady Lyall Grant hosted a celebration to announce the arrival of War Horse, one of the greatest successes from The National Theatre of Great Britain.

UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG to Close Early on May 21
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 4, 2011

The Kneehigh Theatre Company will close its West End production of THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG on May 21 instead of the previously announced October 1 closing. The show opened at the Gielgud Theatre on March 22. Directed by Emma Rice, with lyrics translated by Sheldon Harnick, designs by Lez Brotherston, lighting by Malcolm Rippeth, sound by Simon Baker and musical supervision by Nigel Lilley, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg is produced in the West End by Daniel Sparrow and Mike Walsh Productions, Curve Leicester and City Lights International in association with BE MY Productions.

Luca Pisaroni Makes Houston Grand Opera Debut In Figaro 4/15-30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 30, 2011

An up-and-comer on both sides of the Atlantic, Italian bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni will make his Houston Grand Opera debut in Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro during an April 15-30 run that marks his debut in the role of Count Almaviva.

Huffman, Rapp, Moses And More Join Inge Festival, Begins 4/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 22, 2011

A cast of Broadway veterans will converge on a small Kansas town April 13 to perform a new musical comedy by Sheldon Harnick, co-creator of "Fiddler on the Roof."

Old Vic's CAUSE CÉLÈBRE Previews Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2011

Lucy Black, Timothy Carlton, Simon Chandler, Richard Clifford, Oliver Coopersmith, Niamh Cusack, Rory Fleck-Byrne, Freddie Fox, Jenny Galloway, Patrick Godfrey, Nicholas Jones, Tommy McDonnell, Lucy Robinson, Tristan Shepherd, Richard Teverson, Sarah Waddell, Michael Webber and Tristram Wymark will join the previously announced Anne-Marie Duff in Terence Rattigan's final play, Cause Celebre, opening for previews on 17 March with a press night on 29 March 2011.

Donmar Warehouse Appoints Josie Rourke as new Artistic Director
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 11, 2011

The Donmar Warehouse today announces the appointment of Josie Rourke as the company's new Artistic Director. Rourke takes up the position on 1 January 2012, taking over from Michael Grandage who steps down as Artistic Director at the end of this year after a decade in the role.

Photo Coverage: THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG Prepares For London Run
by Carrie Dunn - Feb 21, 2011

After the success of Brief Encounter in the West End and on Broadway, Kneehigh's new adaptation of Jacques Demy and Michel Legrand's The Umbrellas of Cherbourg will arrive at the Gielgud Theatre following a limited run at Curve, Leicester.

Photo Flash: Kneehigh's UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 21, 2011

After the success of Brief Encounter in the West End and on Broadway, Kneehigh's new adaptation of Jacques Demy and Michel Legrand's The Umbrellas of Cherbourg will arrive at the Gielgud Theatre following a limited run at Curve, Leicester. The Umbrellas of Cherbourg will begin previews on 5 March, with press night on 22 March and is booking until 1 October 2011. Directed by Emma Rice, with lyrics translated by Sheldon Harnick, designs by Lez Brotherston, lighting by Malcolm Rippeth, sound by Simon Baker and musical supervision by Nigel Lilley, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg will be produced in the West End by Daniel Sparrow and Mike Walsh Productions, Curve Leicester and City Lights International in association with BE MY Productions.

SPOTLIGHT ON LEA SALONGA & LES MIZ on Blu-ray & DVD
by Robert Diamond - Feb 22, 2011

Today, we are taking a look at LES MISERABLES: LIVE AT THE O2, now available on DVD/Blu-Ray, and talking to one of the stars of the spectacular, once-in-a-lifetime concert event, the worldwide singing sensation who has made a name for herself as one foremost musical theatre actresses of the late-twentieth and early-twenty-first century: the incomparable and inimitable Lea Salonga! Following a recap and review of the disc, in this exclusive and revealing discussion Salonga and I detail what has made LES MIZ the international phenomenon it has become and how she has grown as both an actress and an individual in the ten years since she first essayed the role on Eponine on the 10th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT CD/DVD concert spectacular - not that we should ever compare the two- as well as what the powerful and prescient message of the show means for us now in 2011. Lea, LES MIZ and much, much more awaits in this SPOTLIGHT!

Photo Flash: THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG At Gielgud Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 3, 2011

After the success of Brief Encounter in the West End and on Broadway, Kneehigh's new adaptation of Jacques Demy and Michel Legrand's The Umbrellas of Cherbourg will arrive at the Gielgud Theatre following a limited run at Curve, Leicester.

Donmar's KING LEAR Broadcast by NT Live Feb 3 2011
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2011

As The Prince of Homburg opens at the Donmar, Michael Grandage, the company's Artistic Director announces a major expansion to the run of his forthcoming production of King Lear, which will see the company tour nationally, and will be broadcast to over 22 countries worldwide in collaboration with National Theatre Live.

Upcoming at the National: Simon Russell Beale to Play Stalin; Tori Amos to Pen Musical, and More
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 26, 2011

Nicholas Hytner, artistic director of the National Theatre in London, announced the theatre's upcoming plans this morning, reports thestage.co.uk.

National Theatre Live Presents FELA!, Broadcast At La Mirada 1/21
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2011

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the fourth production of National Theatre Live's second season - broadcast live from London's National Olivier Theatre, the musical sensation and Tony nominee for Best Musical, FELA!

UK FELA! Tour Kicks Off at Sadler's Wells Theatre, Jul. 19
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 20, 2011

The National Theatre's production of FELA! has received an extraordinarily popular and critical reception. Stephen and Ruth Hendel are proud to announce that the first European engagement signed for the international tour is a return to London for a six-week run at the prestigious Sadler's Wells Theatre.

Cusack, Fox et al. Join Duff in Old Vic's CAUSE CÉLÈBRE
by James Miller - Jan 14, 2011

Lucy Black, Timothy Carlton, Simon Chandler, Richard Clifford, Oliver Coopersmith, Niamh Cusack, Rory Fleck-Byrne, Freddie Fox, Jenny Galloway, Patrick Godfrey, Nicholas Jones, Tommy McDonnell, Lucy Robinson, Tristan Shepherd, Richard Teverson, Sarah Waddell, Michael Webber and Tristram Wymark will join the previously announced Anne-Marie Duff in Terence Rattigan's final play, Cause Celebre, opening for previews on 17 March with a press night on 29 March 2011.

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