Roald Dahl News

Matthew Warchus, the 2009 Tony Award winner for Best Direction of a Play for his work guiding Best Play honoree GOD OF CARNAGE, talks to The New York Times about two of his upcoming projects, the musical adaptations of the film GHOST and Roald Dahl's book 'Matilda.'

Keeping with a tradition begun during last year's Free For All Movie Mondays, the Orange County Performing Arts Center will again hold fun and entertaining pre-performance theme contests for this summer's free film screenings of Annie (July 20), Footloose (July 27) and Mamma Mia! (August 3).

Many exciting events and activities are on the horizon at the Towne Lake Arts Center, Cherokee County's source for quality live theatre. Check out the following details for news about upcoming performances, classes and auditions. For information about any of these upcoming activities/events call 678-494-4251 or check out the website at www.tlaclive.org. The Towne Lake Arts Center is located at 6576 Commerce Parkway in Woodstock, GA.

A new production of The Mysteries - Yiimimangaliso, the musical that has been seen by audiences of over 250,000 worldwide, will return to London for twenty five performances only at the Garrick Theatre from 11 September - 3 October, with press night on 15 September.

Keeping with a tradition begun during last year's Free For All Movie Mondays, the Orange County Performing Arts Center will again hold fun and entertaining pre-performance theme contests for this summer's free film screenings of Annie (July 20), Footloose (July 27) and Mamma Mia! (August 3).

A new production of The Mysteries - Yiimimangaliso, the musical that has been seen by audiences of over 250,000 worldwide, will return to London for twenty five performances only at the Garrick Theatre from 11 September - 3 October, with press night on 15 September 2009.

In Public Radio International?s popular series ?Selected Shorts,? spellbinding stories by established and emerging writers take on a new life when performed by stars of the stage and screen. Nationally acclaimed actors Jill Eickenberry and Michael Tucker join host Isaiah Sheffer at the JCCSF for an evening that NPR calls ?story time for adults.? For this unique night of literature in performance in Kanbar Hall on Monday, May 4 at 8 pm, the stories all focus on food, chosen specifically for the epicenter of foodies, Northern California.

Crown Center Schedule of Events May 2009 - August 2010 Through May 17 Roald Dahl's The Witches

Stages Theatre Company (STC) announces an exciting lineup of plays for children and young adults for the 2009-10 season where the page comes to the stage. The season begins Sept. 25, 2009 with Nancy Carlson's 'I Like Me' and concludes Aug. 1, 2010 with 'Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka.'

Tickets for the April 4th reading of The Golden Ticket are going quickly... Do you have yours yet? If the thought of Augustus Gloop being swept away in the Chocolate River, Violet Beauregarde inflating like a giant blueberry, Mike Teavee being demagnified into the tele-dimension, and Veruca Salt being thrown down the rubbish shoot by a gang of nut-inspecting squirrels sounds like your idea of a fun night at the opera - or better yet, unlike any night at the opera or theater you've ever experienced - you won't want to miss this preview of one of the most exciting new operas in years.

Lawrence Edelson, Producing Artistic Director of ALT, has announced that the company has commissioned The Golden Ticket, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. In his announcement, Edelson explained that all of Dahl's beloved characters find a unique voice in this exciting new opera. 'If thoughts of Augustus Gloop being swept away in the Chocolate River, Violet Beauregarde inflating like a giant blueberry, Mike Teavee being demagnified into the tele-dimension, and Veruca Salt being thrown down the rubbish shoot by a gang of nut-inspecting squirrels sound like your idea of a fun night at the opera - or better yet, unlike any night at the opera or theater you've ever experienced - The Golden Ticket is....just the ticket!'

Tickets for the April 4th reading of The Golden Ticket are going quickly... Do you have yours yet? If the thought of Augustus Gloop being swept away in the Chocolate River, Violet Beauregarde inflating like a giant blueberry, Mike Teavee being demagnified into the tele-dimension, and Veruca Salt being thrown down the rubbish shoot by a gang of nut-inspecting squirrels sounds like your idea of a fun night at the opera - or better yet, unlike any night at the opera or theater you've ever experienced - you won't want to miss this preview of one of the most exciting new operas in years.

Actors Jill Eikenberry and Michael Tucker, who were to appear with host Isaiah Sheffer in Public Radio International?s popular series 'Selected Shorts,' on May 4 at the JCCSF, have had to cancel the engagement due to conflicting obligations. The unique night of literature in performance in Kanbar Hall will now feature René Auberjonois and Christina Pickles, who join Sheffer in reading short fiction focused on that SF obsession, food!

Crown Center Schedule of Events April - December 2009 Through April 19 Backwards In High Heels American Heartland Theatre, Crown Center Shops, Level 3. This biographical musical dances through the extraordinary life of Ginger Rogers. The evening glides and swirls through such memorable standards as 'Fascinating Rhythm,' 'Change Partners,' 'Embraceable You,' 'A Fine Romance' and 'We're in the Money.' A wonderful tribute, a wonderful evening of music and dance! A Kansas City premiere. 816-842-9999 or AHTKC.com.

Lawrence Edelson, Producing Artistic Director of American Lyric Theater, has announced that Kyrian Friedenberg, the ten-year old singer, violinist and actor most recently seen in Gypsy with Patty LuPone on Broadway, has been cast as Charlie Bucket in ALT's upcoming workshop and reading of The Golden Ticket, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Speaking of the young performer, Edelson said that 'Kyrian has a wonderful voice, is incredibly musical, and has charisma that is truly contagious. After hearing him sing Charlie's first act Aria from The Golden Ticket, I had no doubt that he was the right boy to bring Roald Dahl's classic character to life in our upcoming workshop.'

Lawrence Edelson, Producing Artistic Director of American Lyric Theater, has announced that Kyrian Friedenberg, the ten-year old singer, violinist and actor most recently seen in Gypsy with Patty LuPone on Broadway, has been cast as Charlie Bucket in ALT's upcoming workshop and reading of The Golden Ticket, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Speaking of the young performer, Edelson said that 'Kyrian has a wonderful voice, is incredibly musical, and has charisma that is truly contagious. After hearing him sing Charlie's first act Aria from The Golden Ticket, I had no doubt that he was the right boy to bring Roald Dahl's classic character to life in our upcoming workshop.'

If thoughts of Augustus Gloop being swept away in the Chocolate River, Violet Beauregarde inflating like a giant blueberry, Mike Teavee being demagnified into the tele-dimension, and Veruca Salt being thrown down the rubbish shoot by a gang of nut-inspecting squirrels sound like your idea of a fun night at the opera - or better yet, unlike any night at the opera or theater you've ever experienced - The Golden Ticket, ALT's opera commission based on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, is not to be missed! All of Dahl's beloved characters find a unique voice in this exciting new opera, and now, you have a chance to get a sneak-preview...

Lawrence Edelson, Producing Artistic Director of ALT, has announced that the company has commissioned The Golden Ticket, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. In his announcement, Edelson explained that all of Dahl's beloved characters find a unique voice in this exciting new opera. 'If thoughts of Augustus Gloop being swept away in the Chocolate River, Violet Beauregarde inflating like a giant blueberry, Mike Teavee being demagnified into the tele-dimension, and Veruca Salt being thrown down the rubbish shoot by a gang of nut-inspecting squirrels sound like your idea of a fun night at the opera - or better yet, unlike any night at the opera or theater you've ever experienced - The Golden Ticket is....just the ticket!'

In Public Radio International?s popular series ?Selected Shorts,? spellbinding stories by established and emerging writers take on a new life when performed by stars of the stage and screen. Nationally acclaimed actors Jill Eickenberry and Michael Tucker join host Isaiah Sheffer at the JCCSF for an evening that NPR calls ?story time for adults.? For this unique night of literature in performance in Kanbar Hall on Monday, May 4 at 8 pm, the stories all focus on food, chosen specifically for the epicenter of foodies, Northern California.

Casting is announced today for the Seattle engagement of Disney's THE LION KING. Seattle's most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Paramount Theatre stage from Wednesday, February 11 through Sunday, March 15. The media opening night is Friday, February 13 at 8 pm. This Seattle engagement is one of seven current productions running worldwide along with New York, London, Hamburg, Tokyo, Paris and Fukuoka.