Tickets Go on Sale for Edward Hall's CHARIOTS OF FIRE West End Transfer
by James T Harding - May 30, 2012
Almost 17,000 stadium seats go on sale today (30 May 2012) for the West End transfer of Chariots of Fire. Following its sell-out run at Hampstead Theatre, Edward Hall's production will open at the Gielgud Theatre on 23 June 2012 where it is currently booking to 10 November 2012. Inspired by Colin Welland's original screenplay, award-winning playwright Mike Bartlett's new adaptation is based on the true story of Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams' inspirational tale of hope, honour and belief.
World Premiere of BEAUTIFIED by Tony Abatemarco Opens Tonight, May 25
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2012
Katselas Theatre Company presents the world premiere of BEAUTIFIED by multi-award-winner Tony Abatemarco, opening tonight, May 25, 2012 with reception to follow and then 8pm Friday and Saturdays, 2pm Sundays through July 1, 2012 at the Skylight Theatre 1816 N. Vermont, LA 90027.
BWW Reviews: Shakespeare and Shootouts: Folger's THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
by Christine Kowal - May 22, 2012
Shakespeare. Truth be told, in ordinary circumstances, not many are beating down theater doors and knocking over ceramic busts in an effort to catch the latest production of one of England's most prolific playwrights. But when it comes to Folger Theatre's current production of The Taming of the Shrew, they should be. Three words to describe this Wild West rendition: bold, biting, and brilliant.
THE SLUTS OF SUTTON DRIVE Are Set for The Finborough Theatre, London, 24 June to 9 July
by James T Harding - May 21, 2012
As part of the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre's Summer Season, acclaimed US playwright Joshua Conkel makes his UK debut with the world premiere of the darkly comic The Sluts of Sutton Drive, opening at the Finborough Theatre for a strictly limited run of six Sunday and Monday performances from Sunday, 24 June 2012 to the 9th of July.
Emily Rohm, William Travis Taylor et al. to Lead Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at CST, 6/28-8/26
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2012
Enchanting audiences of all generations worldwide, Disney's Beauty and the Beast casts its spell in Chicago Shakespeare's Courtyard Theater on Navy Pier June 28 to August 26, 2012. Tickets are $18-$25 with special discounts available for groups of 10 or more. All patrons receive a 40 percent parking discount at Navy Pier garages. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Chicago Shakespeare Theater's Box Office at 312.595.5600 or visit the Theater's website at www.chicagoshakes.com.
Breaking News: Brooke Shields & Richard Chamberlain to Star in Premiere of THE EXORCIST at Geffen Playhouse; Full Cast Announced!
by Robert Diamond - May 17, 2012
Stage and screen stars Brooke Shields and Richard Chamberlain will take on the iconic roles of Chris MacNeil and Father Merrin in playwright John Pielmeier's world premiere of The Exorcist at the Geffen Playhouse. Helmed by acclaimed director John Doyle, who won a Tony Award for his striking reimagining of Sweeney Todd, this stage adaptation of William Peter Blatty's famous 1971 novel transforms the unsettling battles of good versus evil, faith versus fact and ego versus ethos into a uniquely theatrical experience as sophisticated as it is suspenseful.
Photo Flash: The Queen's Company Presents All-Female William Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2012
The Queen's Company, New York City's acclaimed all-female classical theater company, presents William Shakespeare's As You Like It, directed by The Queen's Company Artistic Director Rebecca Patterson. As You Like It runs from tonight, May 4 through May 20, 2012 in a limited engagement at Walkerspace, located at 46 Walker Street between Broadway and Church Street in Tribeca. Previews begin tonight, May 4 for a May 5 opening. See photos from the all-female production of AS YOU LIKE IT below!
The Queen's Company Performs AS YOU LIKE IT at Walkerplace, Now thru 5/20
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2012
The Queen's Company, New York City's all-female classical theater company, proudly presents William Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT, directed by The Queen's Company Artistic Director Rebecca Patterson. As You Like It runs tonight, May 4 through May 20, 2012 in a limited engagement at Walkerspace, located at 46 Walker Street between Broadway and Church Street in Tribeca. Previews begin May 4 for a May 5 opening.
World Premiere of BEAUTIFIED by Tony Abatemarco Set for May 25
by James T Harding - May 3, 2012
Katselas Theatre Company will presents the world premiere of BEAUTIFIED by multi-award-winner Tony Abatemarco, opening Friday, May 25, 2012 with reception to follow and then 8pm Friday and Saturdays, 2pm Sundays through July 1, 2012 at the Skylight Theatre 1816 N. Vermont, LA 90027.
Propeller Theatre Company to Present TWELFTH NIGHT, New Work and More in 2012-13
by Kelsey Denette - May 2, 2012
The next two years of programming for Edward Hall's Propeller theatre company will include three brand new productions - a Shakespeare production, an hour-long version of Henry V, and Propeller's first ever new writing commission - as well as a tour of two Propeller classics to new UK and international audiences, and a revival of a third Propeller Shakespeare production.
Jonathan Groff Joins Alfred Molina in LA Premiere of RED This August!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 5, 2012
Center Theatre Group has announced that "Spring Awakening" and "Glee" actor Jonathan Groff will be featured opposite previously announced Alfred Molina in the Donmar Warehouse production of the 2010 Tony Award-winning Best Play "Red" by John Logan at the Mark Taper Forum, August 1 through September 9, 2012. The opening performance is scheduled for August 12.
The Queen's Company to Perform AS YOU LIKE IT at Walkerplace, 5/4-5/20
by Mark Valdez - Apr 4, 2012
The Queen's Company, New York City's all-female classical theater company, proudly presents William Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT, directed by The Queen's Company Artistic Director Rebecca Patterson. As You Like It runs from May 4 - 20, 2012 in a limited engagement at Walkerspace, located at 46 Walker Street between Broadway and Church Street in Tribeca. Previews begin May 4 for a May 5 opening.
First Stars Announced for INTO THE WOODS in Central Park; Additional Casting for AS YOU LIKE IT Revealed
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 28, 2012
The Public Theater has announced additional casting today for the 50th Anniversary season of free Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte. David Furr (Orlando) and Stephen Spinella (Jaques) join the previously announced MacIntyre Dixon (Adam), Renee Elise Goldsberry (Celia), Omar Metwally (Oliver), and Lily Rabe (Rosalind) in Shakespeare's comedy AS YOU LIKE IT, directed by Daniel Sullivan.
Public Theater Announces 2012 Shakespeare in the Park Dates; Steve Martin to Compose Music!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 8, 2012
The Public Theater announced the dates today for the 50th Anniversary season of free Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte. AS YOU LIKE IT, directed by Daniel Sullivan, will begin previews on Tuesday, June 5 and continue for four weeks through Saturday, June 30. Joining the previously announced Lily Rabe (Rosalind) will be Macintyre Dixon (Adam); Renee Elise Goldsberry (Celia); and Omar Metwally (Oliver).
Theatre for a New Audience Presents THE BROKEN HEART
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 4, 2012
The Broken Heart, a 1629 tragic-comic play written by John Ford (Tis Pity She's a Whore), directed by Selina Cartmell in her American debut is Theatre for a New Audience's fourth production of the 2011 - 2012 theatre season.