Billy Bishop Goes to War Revival 1981

Opened: July 2, 1981
Closing: unknown

Billy Bishop Goes to War - 1981 - History , Info & More

A one-man show about Canada’s WWI hero, William Bishop, who was a farm boy from Owen Sound, Ontario that became the most decorated Allied pilot at age 23.

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BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR Transfers To Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2019


Proud Haddock and Arsalan Sattari Productions today announce the transfer of Billy Bishop Goes to War to the Southwark Playhouse, following its successful run at the Jermyn Street Theatre. Charles Aitken (Younger Billy) and Oliver Beamish (Older Billy) reprise their roles. The production runs from 15 March, with previews from 13 March, until 6 April.

Jeffrey Bean Stars in Alley Theatre's THE FOREIGNER, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2015


THE FOREIGNER is the last play in the 'Alley Theatre @ UH' season. Alley Resident Company member Jeffrey Bean returns to one of his signature roles as Charlie Baker. The show opens tonight, July 8, 2015.

Jeffrey Bean Stars in THE FOREIGNER, Beginning Tonight at the Alley Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2015


The Foreigner is the last play in the 'Alley Theatre @ UH' season, starring Alley Resident Company member Jeffrey Bean in one of his signature roles as Charlie Baker.

Jeffrey Bean to Star in Alley Theatre's THE FOREIGNER; Cast & Creatives Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2015


Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announced the cast and creative team for The Foreigner, the last play in the "Alley Theatre @ UH" season. Alley Resident Company member Jeffrey Bean returns to one of his signature roles as Charlie Baker.

Sundance Institute Presents 2015 U.S. and World Competitions, NEXT and More, Beginning Today
by Movies News Desk - Jan 22, 2015


Sundance Institute presents its U.S. and World Cinema Dramatic and Documentary Competitions and the out-of-competition NEXT <=> section of the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, running today, January 22 to February 1 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. The Festival is the centerpiece of the year-round public programs for the Institute, which also hosts 24 residency labs and grants more than $2.5 million to independent artists each year.

Sundance Institute Announces Selections for 2015 U.S. and World Competitions, NEXT and More
by Movies News Desk - Dec 3, 2014


Sundance Institute announced today the films selected for the U.S. and World Cinema Dramatic and Documentary Competitions and the out-of-competition NEXT <=> section of the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, January 22 to February 1 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. The Festival is the centerpiece of the year-round public programs for the Institute, which also hosts 24 residency labs and grants more than $2.5 million to independent artists each year.

Betty Buckley, Hallie Foote, Annalee Jefferies and Veanne Cox to Lead the Cast of THE OLD FRIENDS at Houston's Alley Theatre, Now thru 9/7
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2014


The 'Alley Theatre @ UH' season begins with Betty Buckley, Hallie Foote, Annalee Jefferies and Veanne Cox in award-winning Texas playwright Horton Foote's The Old Friends, a Southwestern premiere.

Betty Buckley, Hallie Foote, Annalee Jefferies and Veanne Cox to Lead the Cast of THE OLD FRIENDS at Houston's Alley Theatre, 8/15-9/7
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2014


The 'Alley Theatre @ UH' season begins with Betty Buckley, Hallie Foote, Annalee Jefferies and Veanne Cox in award-winning Texas playwright Horton Foote's The Old Friends, a Southwestern premiere.

Heroic Exploits at Blyth Festival as BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 19, 2014


Born in Owen Sound, the second of three children, Air Marshal William Avery 'Billy' Bishop, VC, CB, DSO & Bar, MC, DFC, ED, LL.D. (Feb. 8, 1894 - Sept. 11, 1956) was a Canadian First World War flying ace, officially credited with seventy-two victories, making him the top pilot in the British Empire.

Jeffrey Bean, Sharon Lockwood and More Star in Alley Theatre's 'VANYA AND SONIA', Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2014


Tony Award-winning comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike will feature Resident Actor Jeffrey Bean as Vanya, Sharon Lockwood returning to the Alley as Sonia, Alley Artist Josie de Guzman returning as Masha, and Resident Actor Jay Sullivan as Spike. Rounding out the cast and making their Alley debuts are Rachael Holmes as Cassandra and Sarah Nealis as Nina. Jonathan Moscone, Artistic Director of California Shakespeare Theater, helms the production and returns after having directed the Alley's 2011 production of Amadeus.

Jeffrey Bean, Sharon Lockwood and More to Star in Alley Theatre's 'VANYA AND SONIA'; Cast and Creatives Set!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2014


Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announces the cast and creative team for recent Tony Award-winning comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. Appearing in titles roles are Resident Actor Jeffrey Bean as Vanya, Sharon Lockwood returning to the Alley as Sonia, Alley Artist Josie de Guzman returning as Masha, and Resident Actor Jay Sullivan as Spike. Rounding out the cast and making their Alley debuts are Rachael Holmes as Cassandra and Sarah Nealis as Nina. Jonathan Moscone, Artistic Director of California Shakespeare Theater, helms the production and returns after having directed the Alley's 2011 production of Amadeus.

Marin Ireland Stars in Yale Rep and A.R.T.'s MARIE ANTOINETTE; Casting Complete!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2012


Yale Repertory Theatre, in a co-production with American Repertory Theater, presents the world premiere of Marie Antoinette by David Adjmi, directed by Rebecca Taichman. Marie Antoinette will be performed at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street) October 26 through November 17. Opening Night is Thursday, November 1. The cast includes Fred Arsenault, Hannah Cabell, David Greenspan, Marin Ireland, Vin Knight, Jo Lampert, Polly Lee, Steven Rattazzi, Jake Silbermann, Teale Sperling, Brian Wiles, and Ashton Woerz.

Marin Ireland Stars in Yale Rep and A.R.T.'s MARIE ANTOINETTE; Casting Complete!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2012


Yale Repertory Theatre, in a co-production with American Repertory Theater, presents the world premiere of Marie Antoinette by David Adjmi, directed by Rebecca Taichman. Marie Antoinette will be performed at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street) October 26 through November 17. Opening Night is Thursday, November 1. The cast includes Fred Arsenault, Hannah Cabell, David Greenspan, Marin Ireland, Vin Knight, Jo Lampert, Polly Lee, Steven Rattazzi, Jake Silbermann, Teale Sperling, Brian Wiles, and Ashton Woerz.

Soulpepper Presents BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR in Montreal 2/13-3/6
by Marivic Tagala - Feb 13, 2011


Soulpepper Theatre Company presents BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR in Montreal from February 13 - March 6, 2011. The production stars its creators, John Gray and Eric Peterson, and will be directed by Soulpepper founding member Ted Dykstra.

Soulpepper Presents BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR in Calgary, 1/18-22, & Montreal 2/13-3/6
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2011


Soulpepper Theatre Company presents BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR in Calgary from January 18 - January 22, 2011 and Montreal from February 13 - March 6, 2011. The production stars its creators, John Gray and Eric Peterson, and will be directed by Soulpepper founding member Ted Dykstra.

Soulpepper Presents BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR in Calgary, 1/18-22, & Montreal 2/13-3/6
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2011


Soulpepper Theatre Company presents BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR in Calgary from January 18 - January 22, 2011 and Montreal from February 13 - March 6, 2011. The production stars its creators, John Gray and Eric Peterson, and will be directed by Soulpepper founding member Ted Dykstra.

Soulpepper Presents BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR in Calgary, 1/18-22, & Montreal 2/13-3/6
by Marivic Tagala - May 18, 2010


Soulpepper Theatre Company presents BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR in Calgary from January 18 - January 22, 2011 and Montreal from February 13 - March 6, 2011. The production stars its creators, John Gray and Eric Peterson, and will be directed by Soulpepper founding member Ted Dykstra.

BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR Opens Soulpepper's 2010 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2010


Albert Schultz, Founding Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, today announced that the company's highly successful 2009 production of the Canadian classic Billy Bishop Goes to War will return to open Soulpepper's 2010 season.

BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR Opens Soulpepper's 2010 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 6, 2010


Albert Schultz, Founding Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, today announced that the company's highly successful 2009 production of the Canadian classic Billy Bishop Goes to War will return to open Soulpepper's 2010 season.

Blickenstaff, Lewis, Murney & More Star In Signature's FIRST YOU DREAM Kander & Ebb Celebration 9/10-27
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2009


The 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award winning-Signature Theatre presents the world premiere theater event First You Dream': The Music of Kander & Ebb, September 10 through 27, 2009. A tribute to Broadway's most celebrated songwriting partnership - from Cabaret to Chicago to Curtains - Signature pulls out the stops with Broadway's Heidi Blickenstaff, James Clow, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney, Matthew Scott, and Eleasha Gamble and a 19-piece orchestra, plus staging and set design by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer and choreography by Karma Camp.

BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR Runs At Young Centre For The Performing Arts 8/8-29, Opens 8/12
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2009


Albert Schultz, Founding Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, today announced that the production of the Canadian classic Billy Bishop Goes to War, will run August 8 - 29, 2009, at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts.

BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR Runs 8/8-29 At Young Centre For The Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2009


Albert Schultz, Founding Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, today announced that the production of the Canadian classic Billy Bishop Goes to War, will run August 8 - 29, 2009, at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts.

Blickenstaff, Lewis, Murney & More Star In Signature's FIRST YOU DREAM Kander & Ebb Celebration 9/10-27
by Charlie Piane - Aug 26, 2009


The 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award winning-Signature Theatre presents the world premiere theater event First You Dream': The Music of Kander & Ebb, September 10 through 27, 2009. A tribute to Broadway's most celebrated songwriting partnership - from Cabaret to Chicago to Curtains - Signature pulls out the stops with Broadway's Heidi Blickenstaff, James Clow, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney, Matthew Scott, and Eleasha Gamble and a 19-piece orchestra, plus staging and set design by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer and choreography by Karma Camp.

BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR Runs At Young Centre For The Performing Arts 8/8-29, Opens 8/12
by Charlie Piane - Aug 12, 2009


Albert Schultz, Founding Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, today announced that the production of the Canadian classic Billy Bishop Goes to War, will run August 8 - 29, 2009, at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts.

BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR Runs 8/8-29 At Young Centre For The Performing Arts
by - Aug 8, 2009


Albert Schultz, Founding Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, today announced that the production of the Canadian classic Billy Bishop Goes to War, will run August 8 - 29, 2009, at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts.

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