Sheridan Smith News

Legally Blonde's Sheridan Smith will star in the Old Vic's production of HEDDA GABLER by Henrik Ibsen, in a version by Brian Friel directed by Anna Mackmin. The production opens on 12 September for a run until the 10th of Novemeber. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below.

Brian Friel's adaptation of Ibsen's seminal work, Hedda Gabler, will open at The Old Vic tonight, 12 September. Directed by Anna Mackmin, this major new production will star Olivier award-winning actress Sheridan Smith in the title role with Darrell D'Silva as Judge Brack, Buffy Davis as Bertha, Daniel Lapaine as Eilert Loevborg, Anne Reid as Juliana Tesman, Adrian Scarborough as George Tesman, and Fenella Woolgar as Thea Elvsted.

According to a report from whatsonstage.com, Daniel Lapaine and Darrel D'Silva will join previously cast Sheridan Smith in Ibsen's Hedda Gabler at the Old Vic. Previews begin tonight, September 5, with an opening set on September 12, 2012.

Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) announced today that it has partnered with acclaimed Director, Jamie Lloyd, to form Jamie Lloyd Productions.

In celebration of its 80th anniversary, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre offers 200 tickets at 25 pence today, 13 July 2012. Established in 1932, tickets for £19.32 will also be available for performances up until 21 July.

The idea behind West End Bares was originally a concept by legendary director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray, Legally Blonde, Love Never Dies). West End Bares will play two shows (9:30pm and midnight).

According to a report from whatsonstage.com, Daniel Lapaine and Darrel D'Silva will join previously cast Sheridan Smith in Ibsen's Hedda Gabler at the Old Vic. Previews begin September 5, with an opening set on September 12, 2012.

In celebration of its 80th anniversary, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre offers 200 tickets at 25 pence on Friday 13 July 2012. Established in 1932, tickets for £19.32 will also be available for performances up until 21 July.

Vitalist Theatre presents the Midwest premiere of Mark Ravenhill's pool (no water) at Downstairs Studio at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave, August 22 - September 30.

QUARTET will be coming to theaters from The Weinstein Company. Directed by Dustin Hoffman, the comedy stars Maggie Smith, Billy Connolly, Michael Gambon, Pauline Collins, Tom Courtenay and Sheridan Smith. Check out the trailer for the upcoming film below!

According to the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye, Michael Grandage is bringing together UK's cream of the crop for his fledgling West End theatre company's new season at Noel Coward Theatre, beginning Dec. 1.

Sheridan Smith will star in the Old Vic's production of HEDDA GABLER by Henrik Ibsen, in a version by Brian Friel directed by Anna Mackmin. The show begins previews on the 5th of September and opens on the 12th for a run until the 10th of Novemeber.

The Old Vic today announced its programme through to spring 2013, which includes Brian Friel's adaptation of HEDDA GABLER starring Sheridan Smith, and KISS ME KATE directed by Trevor Nunn.

West End Eurovision, now in its 5th year, sees 12 West End casts, including such shows as Legally Blonde, Phantom of the Opera, War Horse and Les Miserables, produce fully costumed, choreographed versions of a past Eurovision Song Contest entry. This iconic show was nominated in the top 5 'Theatrical Events of the year 2011' category in the recent BroadwayWorld.com Awards. Check out this year's winning performance from the cast of SWEENEY TOOD below!

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The winners of the most prestigious event in the UK theatrical calendar, the 36th Olivier Awards with MasterCard, were announced tonight (15 April 2012) at the Royal Opera House as part of a glamorous and star-studded night of entertainment from the West End's finest talent.

We're live in London for this year's Olivier Awards!

All the winners, updated as it happens.