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Photos/Video: Inside Rehearsal For the UK and Ireland Tour of FAITH HEALER
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2023

All new rehearsal photos and a teaser trailer have been released for London Classic Theatre’s UK and Ireland tour of Faith Healer. The tour opens at New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme on 5 September and runs until 17 November closing at Venue Connaught Theatre, Worthing. 

VIDEO: Michael Sheen Talks Performing to An Empty Old Vic Theatre
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 8, 2021

James Corden connects with his friend Michael Sheen who is in quarantine in Saint Lucia awaiting clearance to resume filming 'Prodigal Son' in New York. James asks Michael about life with an impeccable beard, a beard so beautiful it's been named the best beard in the world, and Michael shares he's prepared to continue the journey with it. And Michael tells James about the experience of performing a play in an empty Old Vic.

VIDEO: Alfred Molina Shares His Roundabout Memories of MOLLY SWEENEY
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2020

Tony Award-winner is the latest star to join the Roundabout Off-Script series, sharing some favorite memories from his turn in David Friel's Molly Sweeney for Roundabout in 1996.

STAGE TUBE: Highlights from TACT's THE KILLING OF SISTER GEORGE
by Stage Tube - Sep 29, 2014

TACT/The Actors Company Theatre, the critically-acclaimed and Drama Desk nominated Off-Broadway company 'dedicated to presenting neglected or rarely produced plays of literary merit,' presents the first New York revival in 30 years of The Killing of Sister George, the controversial 1964 play byFrank Marcus. The first production of the company's 22nd Season will be directed by TACT Company Member Drew Barr, who directed the company's Fall 2012 production ofBrian Friel's Lovers. Performances began at Theatre Row's Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Avenues) on September 23, 2014. Opening night is set for Tuesday, October 7 at 7:30pm. Performances will continue through November 1, 2014. Click below to watch highlights and go behind the scenes with the cast and creative team!

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of Irish Rep's JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK
by Stage Tube - Oct 18, 2013

Off-Broadway's award-winning Irish Repertory Theatre launches its 26th season with a revival of Sean O'Casey's JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK, directed by Irish Rep Artistic Director Charlotte Moore. With a cast that features, among others, J. Smith-Cameron as Juno Boyle, Ciaran O'Reilly as 'Captain' Jack Boyle, and John Keating as Joxer Daly, JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK opens on Sunday, October 20th on the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage of the Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street). Click below for a look behind the scenes!

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Highlights of DANCING AT LUGHNASA
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 3, 2013

Royal & Derngate's Made in Northampton season continues with the multi-award-winning Dancing At Lughnasa, by Irish playwright Brian Friel. This tender and moving yet funny play takes to the Royal stage from Friday 24 May to Saturday 15 June. BroadwayWorld has highlights of the show below.

STAGE TUBE: Preview MOLLY SWEENEY, Opening April 2 at The Print Room
by Stage Tube - Mar 29, 2013

The next main stage production at The Print Room - MOLLY SWEENEY by Brian Friel - is currently in previews and will open on Tuesday 2nd April, running until Saturday 27th April. Click below to watch a preview for the production!

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with Brian Friel's THE FREEDOM OF THE CITY at Irish Rep
by Stage Tube - Oct 11, 2012

In the video below, check out a behind-the-scenes look at Brian Friel's THE FREEDOM OF THE CITY at The Irish Repertory Theatre. Directed by Ciarán O'Reilly, this limited engagement runs through November 25th only.

STAGE TUBE: Preview of Sheridan Smith in HEDDA GABLER at the Old Vic
by Stage Tube - Sep 12, 2012

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 sneak peek at the show. Check out the video below.

STAGE TUBE: In Rehearsal for Irish Rep's OLIVER! With Brian Stokes Mitchell, Melissa Errico and More!
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 8, 2012

Off-Broadway's acclaimed Irish Repertory Theatre presents its 2012 Annual Benefit Gala, a concert performance on Broadway of Lionel Bart's OLIVER! - a glorious, Tony Award-winning musical adaptation of the classic Dickens tale of 1850's London in the time of the Industrial Revolution - on Monday, June 11 at The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street) in Manhattan. Get a first look into rehearsal below!

BWW TV: Ian McDiarmid in Chicago Shakespeare Theater's TIMON OF ATHENS - Show Highlights!
by Jessica Lewis - May 11, 2012

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) is currently presenting, William Shakespeare's rarely produced Timon of Athens, directed by CST Artistic Director Barbara Gaines and featuring Tony Award winner Ian McDiarmid in the title role. Performed in CST's Courtyard Theater from through June 10, 2012, Gaines' production also features Sean Fortunato as Flavius, James Newcomb as Apemantus and Danforth Comins as Alcibiades. Performances began April 24, 2012. Production highlights have been released and BroadwayWorld brings you a look below!

STAGE TUBE: Watch Joel Grey / A New York Life Exhibition Virtual Tour Here!
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 13, 2011

The Museum of the City of New York (MCNY), presented the special exhibition Joel Grey / A New York Life, examining the enduring impact that legendary actor Joel Grey and his adopted city have made on each other from April 12 - August 7, 2011. Through rare artifacts from his stage and screen career, objects from his personal collection, and his own photography, MCNY offered a unique look at New York through Grey's eyes as well as a visual retrospective of his career. Miss the show? Now you can catch the display in its entirely in the just released virtual tour below!

BWW TV: Robert Foxworth Stars in King Lear at Old Globe
by Robert Diamond - Aug 31, 2010

Robert Foxworth plays King Lear and Bruce Turk the Fool in Shakespeare's tragedy, directed by Festival Artistic Director Adrian Noble. The crowns are swapped in Alan Bennett's The Madness of George III, also helmed by Noble, where Miles Anderson will play King George III and Foxworth will play Dr. Willis. The Festival also includes Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew directed by Ron Daniels with Jonno Roberts and Emily Swallow as the two sparring lovers.

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