Blithe Spirit 2011 - Articles Page 18

Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes
Opened: March 9, 2011
Closing: June 18, 2011

Blithe Spirit - 2011 - West End History , Info & More

Apollo Theatre
29 Shaftesbury Avenue London

Blithe Spirit opened in 1941 when it played for over 2,000 performances and hugely raised wartime spirits. It has been one of the world's favourite comedies ever since. Its razor-sharp wit and wonderful characters have continued to raise spirits both in the audience and on stage. Novelist Charles Condomine and his second wife Ruth are literally haunted by a past relationship when an eccentric medium manages to conjure up the ghost of Charles's neurotic first wife, Elvira, at a seance.



They have assumed the preposterous Madame Arcati is a fraud who will simply entertain their dinner guests with a little chicanery and supply Charles with material for his forthcoming novel. But when Elvira appears, visible only to Charles, and determined to sabotage his current marriage, life - and the afterlife - begin to get complicated.

Blithe Spirit - 2011 - West End Cast

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A Noise Within Presents Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit, Runs 10/9-12/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 15, 2010


A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, presents Noel Coward's timeless comedic gem Blithe Spirit, directed by Damaso Rodriguez, which opens Saturday, October 9 and closes Friday, December 17, 2010 (previews begin Saturday, October 2).

The Crucible Theatre Presents ME AND MY GIRL, 12/2
by Molly Hagan - Sep 3, 2010


Sheffield Theatres has today announced casting for its production of ME AND MY GIRL this December. Daniel Crossley takes the lead role of Bill Snibson, Jemima Rooper will play Sally and Miriam Margolyes will take the part of the Duchess. The production is the first musical to be staged at the Crucible following its £15.3 million redevelopment. The production will be directed by Anna Mackmin. The production will run from 2 December until 29 January 2011.

About Face Theatre Presents FLIP FLOP: The 80s 8/23
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2010


Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar is pleased to announce FLIP FLOP: The 80s, a gender-bent evening of cabaret performances set to the tune of a bangin' 1980s lineup. The event will take place on Monday, August 23 at Sidetrack (3349 N. Halsted) starting at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.

About Face Theatre Presents FLIP FLOP: The 80s 8/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 12, 2010


Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar is pleased to announce FLIP FLOP: The 80s, a gender-bent evening of cabaret performances set to the tune of a bangin' 1980s lineup. The event will take place on Monday, August 23 at Sidetrack (3349 N. Halsted) starting at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.

NOISES OFF, BLITHE SPIRIT Highlight A Noise Within's 2010-11 Season
by Nicolas Coburn - Aug 4, 2010


A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company led by Co-Founders/Co-Artistic Directors Geoff Elliott and Julia Rodriguez-Elliott, announces its 2010-11 season featuring seven productions. Presented from September 2010 to June 2011 are the West Coast premiere of Neil Bartlett's new adaptation of Charles Dickens' GREAT EXPECTATIONS, a reprise of ANW's critically acclaimed and popular staging of Michael Frayn's NOISES OFF, Shakespeare's MEASURE FOR MEASURE and THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, Noel Coward's BLITHE SPIRIT, Tennessee Williams' THE ECCENTRICITIES OF A NIGHTINGALE, and Eugene Ionesco's THE CHAIRS. The season, ANW's 19th and last in its current Glendale location before moving in Fall 2011 to a spectacular new Pasadena venue, concludes with three retrospective evenings of the company's many years in Glendale.

Alessi, Ebert, et al. Lead Roundabout's BRIEF ENCOUNTER; Opens at Studio 54 Sept. 28, 2010
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 26, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) in association with David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers and Cineworld has announced the full Broadway company for Kneehigh Theatre's production of Noël Coward's Brief Encounter, adapted and directed by Emma Rice.

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for San Antonio - 7/25
by BWW - Jul 25, 2010


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Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Dallas/Houston - 7/25
by BWW - Jul 25, 2010


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Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Houston - 7/25
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Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 7/25 for Houston

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Austin - 7/25
by BWW - Jul 25, 2010


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 7/25 for Austin

MCCC's Kelsey Theatre Announces 2010-2011 Season Inspired by Seuss, Shakespeare
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 23, 2010


Inspired by the late greats, Dr. Seuss and William Shakespeare, 'Oh, the Places You Will Go With Kelsey Theatre!' is the theme of the 2010-2011 schedule announced by Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre.

The Gaslight Theatre In Oklahoma Announces Its 2010-11 Season
by Jonathan Nisman - Jul 22, 2010


The Gaslight Theatre of Enid, Oklahoma, was founded in 1966 under its original name of Enid Community Theatre. Gaslight is one of Oklahoma's oldest and most active community theatres. The theatre is located at 221 N Independence. The current theatre was purchased and fully renovated with tremendous community support. Gaslight's mission is to promote and present theatrical productions for the education, enjoyment and literary enlightenment of the Enid area. The heartbeat of Enid's Community Theatre is that of its volunteers. What makes Gaslight successful is a great deal of work by volunteers, both onstage and backstage and wonderful support from community residents, who give both their resources and their applause to the effort. For more information call 580-234-2307 or visit http://www.gaslighttheatre.org/.

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for San Antonio - 7/18
by BWW - Jul 18, 2010


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 7/18 for San Antonio

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Dallas/Houston - 7/18
by BWW - Jul 18, 2010


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 7/18 for Dallas/Houston

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Houston - 7/18
by BWW - Jul 18, 2010


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 7/18 for Houston

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Austin - 7/18
by BWW - Jul 18, 2010


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 7/18 for Austin

Hermione Norris and Robert Bathurst Join Cast of BLITHE SPIRIT, Opens 3/2
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 16, 2010


Theatre Royal Bath Productions presents Alison Steadman, Hermione Norris, and Robert Bathurst in BLITHE SPIRIT by Noel Coward. The show features direction by Thea Sharrock, design by Hildegard Bechtler, and lighting design by Mark Henderson.

Gulfshore Playhouse Announces Its 5th Season
by Beau Higgins - Jul 15, 2010


Gulfshore Playhouse is gearing up for their 5th season with an eclectic mix of productions. For the 2010-2011 Season, the professional company will stage four mainstage selections running from October through April. Productions will range from the funny to heartwarming, featuring the work of an American Master, new works and beloved classics. Subscription packages are on sale now.

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for San Antonio - 7/11
by BWW - Jul 11, 2010


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 7/11 for San Antonio

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Dallas/Houston - 7/11
by BWW - Jul 11, 2010


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 7/11 for Dallas/Houston

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Houston - 7/11
by BWW - Jul 11, 2010


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 7/11 for Houston

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Austin - 7/11
by BWW - Jul 11, 2010


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 7/11 for Austin

Playwrights Horizons Announces Rabe, Booth, Payne & More For 2010/11 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 29, 2010


Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced additional casting for its 2010/2011 40th Anniversary Season.

Barbara Eden to Publish Memoir for 2011 Release
by Abigail Arnold - Jun 29, 2010


Barbara Eden, star of the classic television series 'I Dream of Jeannie,' will publish a memoir, 'Jeannie Out of the Bottle,' in the spring of 2011, the New York Times reports. The book, on which Eden is collaborating with Wendy Leigh, will be published by Random House's Crown Archetype imprint.

Alison Steadman Leads BLITHE SPIRIT at Apollo Theatre, March 2 - June 18, 2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 29, 2010


Theatre Royal Bath Productions presents ALISON STEADMAN IN BLITHE SPIRIT by Noel Coward. The show is directed by Thea Sharrock, designed by Hildegard Bechtler, Lighting Design by Mark Henderson.

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