Tom Stoppard News

New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT), which has supported the advancement of women in the entertainment industry for more than 30 years, will present their 31th annual Muse Awards at a gala luncheon to be held Wednesday, December 7th at the New York Hilton.

Mannheim Steamroller continues to be America's favorite Christmas music artist with their spectacular and beloved holiday show.

Mannheim Steamroller continues to be America's favorite Christmas music artist with their spectacular and beloved holiday show. The group will perform live for a one night only performance at the San Diego Civic Theatre on Tuesday December 6th at 7:30. Tickets go on sale October 28 at BroadwaySD.com, through Ticketmaster, and on location at the Civic Theatre.

Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn Lipuma announce the second extension of The Real Thing by Tom Stoppard, directed by Michael Halberstam. The production, which opened the Theatre's 20th Season, now runs through December 4, 2011 at Writers' Theatre, 325 Tudor Court in Glencoe.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey concludes its 49th season with Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted for the stage by Neil Bartlett.

Pioneer Theatre Company announced today that Karen Azenberg has been appointed Artistic Director of the theatre, effective July 1, 2012.

Joining Robert Lindsay (Henry II) and Joanna Lumley (Eleanor of Aquitane) in Trevor Nunn's production of James Goldman's The Lion in Winter are Tom Bateman (Richard), Sonya Cassidy (Alais), Joseph Drake (John), Rory Fleck-Byrne (Philip) and James Norton (Geoffrey). The Lion in Winter, produced by the Theatre Royal Haymarket Company, runs until 28 January 2012, Set and costume designs are by Stephen Brimson Lewis with music by Steven Edis, sound by Paul Groothuis and video design by Ian William Galloway. Checkout production shots from the show below!

Theater Wit's annual holiday classic The Santaland Diaries, based on David Sedaris's true, hilarious holiday tale, returns for its eighth consecutive outing in 2011 featuring a newly-enhanced set and once again starring Mitchell Fain who always plays to rave reviews and sold out houses.

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes Red Lion Theatres and Cracking Up Productions to 59E59 Theaters with KISSING SID JAMES, written by Robert Farquhar and directed by Jason Lawson

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) has announced that Artistic Director Carey Perloff has won this year's Blance and Irving Laurie Foundation Theatre Visions Fund Award for the upcoming world premiere of her play Higher.

The Evening Standard Theatre Awards winners were announced last night - with Sheridan Smith picking up Best Actress for her role in Flare Path and Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller sharing the prize for Best Actor for their joint role in Frankenstein.

The Evening Standard Theatre Awards winners were announced tonight - Sheridan Smith won Best Actress with awards presented by star names including Karen Gillan, Gemma Arterton and Olivia Williams.

Writers' Theatre opens its 2011/12 Season with The Real Thing by Tom Stoppard, directed by Artistic Director Michael Halberstram. The production closes November 20, 2011 at Writers' Theatre, 325 Tudor Court in Glencoe.

Lincoln Center's upcoming White Light Festival (October 20-November 19, 2011), in its second season, will include two outstanding theater productions among the range of works of music, film, dance, art and discussion to be presented.

It's official, NBC's new Broadway-filled series SMASH will premiere on February 6 at 10pm, and Grace Gummer has joined a long list of theatre veterans who willl guest star onthe show, according to Variety. Gummer will play the daughter of Angelica Huston and Michael Cristofer's characters.

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes Red Lion Theatres and Cracking Up Productions to 59E59 Theaters with KISSING SID JAMES, written by Robert Farquhar and directed by Jason Lawson

Joining Robert Lindsay (Henry II) and Joanna Lumley (Eleanor of Aquitane) in Trevor Nunn's production of James Goldman's The Lion in Winter are Tom Bateman (Richard), Sonya Cassidy (Alais), Joseph Drake (John), Rory Fleck-Byrne (Philip) and James Norton (Geoffrey). The Lion in Winter, produced by the Theatre Royal Haymarket Company, runs from 5 November 2011 - 28 January 2012, with press night on 15 November 2011. Set and costume designs are by Stephen Brimson Lewis with music by Steven Edis, sound by Paul Groothuis and video design by Ian William Galloway.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey concludes its 49th season with Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted for the stage by Neil Bartlett.