Rupert Everett News

According to Whatsonstage.com, Rupert Everett will leave the West End production of PYGMALION on AUguust 15 because of previous television commitments. Stepping into the role of Henry Higgins will be Alistair McGowan, who takes over through September 3. The production opened at the Garrick Theatre on May 25.

Bay Street Theatre is pleased to announce a very special performance on Memorial Weekend. On Saturday, May 28 at 8 pm, enjoy Broadway luminaries Christine Ebersole and Edward Hibbert in Love, Noël: The Letters and Songs of Noël Coward.

According to published reports, Simon Ward, who was set to play Alfred P. Dolittle in the West End revival of PYGMALION, had to pull out of the production because of a virus. While his understudy, Brendan Hooper, will replace Ward for now, an announcement is expected to be be made later today with the news of a new actor joining the show. The show is still on track to open on May 25.

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces the following concerts going on sale this week.

On Monday, March 7th, Ten Chimneys Foundation will begin public ticket sales for Music in the Drawing Room featuring Broadway luminary Christine Ebersole and Edward Hibbert - for two nights only, April 29th and 30th.

TLC is announcing that actor Rupert Everett and socialite and former model Ivana Trump will join TLC's Clinton Kelly and Entertainment Reporter Amanda Byram live from London on Friday, April 29.

Whispers reach us that Andrew Lloyd Webber is planning yet another talent search show. The rumour is that he fancies producing a new version of My Fair Lady, and wants to find a new actress to play Eliza Doolittle. I'd suggest that he doesn't. And here are my reasons why

Bay Street Theatre is pleased to announce a very special performance on Memorial Weekend. On Saturday, May 28 at 8 pm, enjoy Broadway luminaries Christine Ebersole and Edward Hibbert in Love, Noël: The Letters and Songs of Noël Coward.

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 new 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!

The cast of the upcoming West End revival of PYGMALION starring Rupert Everett, Kara Tointon and Diana Rigg also features Simon Ward, Peter Eyre and Peter Sandys Clarke as Alfred P. Doolitte, Colonel Pickering, and Freddy Eynsford Hill respectively. Marty Cruickshank and Roberta Taylor also star. The first rehearal photos have surfaced and appear below!

Rounding off the cast are Simon Ward, Peter Eyre, and Peter Sandys Clarke who will star as Alfred P. Doolitte, Colonel Pickering, and Freddy Eynsford Hill respectively. Marty Cruickshank and Roberta Taylor will also join previously announced Rupert Everett, Kara Tointon, and Diana Rigg.

Diana Rigg will return to the West End to star in the upcoming revival of PYGMALION. She will join previously reported Rupert Everett and Kara Tointon in the transfer of Chichester Festival's production, and star as Mrs. Higgins.

According to Whatsonstage.com, Angela Lansbury might be returning to the West End to star in the upcoming revival of PYGMALION. As previously reported, Lansbury would join Rupert Everett and Kara Tointon in the transfer of Chichester Festival's production. Lansbury would play Mrs. Higgins

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The Society of London Theatre announced today that Stephen Sondheim, the legendary American composer and lyricist, will be the recipient of the Olivier Special Award 2011.

According to Whatsonstage.com, Rupert Everett and Kara Tointon are set to star in the West End transfer of Chichester Festival's Pygmalion. Everettwill be reprising the role of Higgins, and will be joined by director Philip Prose, who also took part in the Chichester production.

On Monday, March 7th, Ten Chimneys Foundation will begin public ticket sales for Music in the Drawing Room featuring Broadway luminary Christine Ebersole and Edward Hibbert - for two nights only, April 29th and 30th.

The Society of London Theatre announced today that Stephen Sondheim, the legendary American composer and lyricist, will be the recipient of the Olivier Special Award 2011.

On Monday, March 7th, Ten Chimneys Foundation will begin public ticket sales for Music in the Drawing Room featuring Broadway luminary Christine Ebersole and Edward Hibbert - for two nights only, April 29th and 30th.

Translated into 12 languages with productions in more than 20 countries, 'Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks' brings its comic edge to the stage at the Vagabond Players theater.