Casper 1999

Opened: December 13, 1999
Closing: February 26, 2000

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Shaftesbury Theatre
Holborn end of Shaftesbury Avenue London

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Cast Set For the 2023-24 National Tour of ANNIE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2023


Casting has been announced for the 2023-24 North American Tour of ANNIE that launches in Paducah, KY before a two-week engagement in Ft. Lauderdale, FL Tuesday, October 10th. Find out who is starring in the show here!

Find Out What Halloween Horror Is Coming to Peacock This October
by Michael Major - Sep 18, 2023


No tricks, just treats. With over 500 titles to explore, Peacock has something to get everyone in the Halloween spirit. Please see below for new and recently added titles as well as a scary line-up of seasonal content. Check out what TV episodes, movies, documentaries, specials and more you can stream on Peacock this October!

Freeform Casts a Spell on Viewers This October With Fan Favorite 31 NIGHTS OF HALLOWEEN
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 1, 2020


Grab your popcorn and your (CDC approved) Halloween masks because Freeform is brewing up another year of spine-chilling October programming.

Queen Latifah Will Star in Quibi's WHEN THE STREET LIGHTS GO ON
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 23, 2019


Deadline reports that Queen Latifah will star in upcoming coming-of-age murder mystery 'When The Street Lights Go On.'

Coral Springs Center Announces February and March Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2019


The Coral Springs Center for the Arts is rocking into spring with 15 amazing concerts and shows in February and March.

LOST WEST END 2 - LONDON'S FORGOTTEN MUSICALS - CD Released Today
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 29, 2016


Stage Door Records' compilation CD LOST WEST END 2 - LONDON'S FORGOTTEN MUSICALS is released in stores today July 29th.

FIRST LISTEN: I've Always Had A Dream From The Upcoming LOST WEST END 2 Album
by Edward Baker - Jul 18, 2016


Stage Door Records are pleased to make available a 'first listen' of the complete track 'I've Always Had A Dream' from the forthcoming album 'Lost West End 2'. The song is from the 1977 musical 'Drake's Dream' which opened at the Shaftesbury Theatre on December 7th 1977 and ran for 82 performances. The track is performed by leading actor / singer (and former lead vocalist of Manfred Mann) Paul Jones.

LOST WEST END 2 Album to be Released in July
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 24, 2016


Following the critically acclaimed release of LOST WEST END in 2015, an album highlighted in The Sunday Times as an "Essential New Release"; Stage Door Records are pleased to continue the album series with the release of LOST WEST END 2 on July 29.

August Strindberg Rep Sets DAMASCUS II in '60s California, Starting Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2016


From tonight, March 12, to April 2, August Strindberg Repertory will present Strindberg's DAMASCUS II, adapted by Edgar Chisholm, directed by Robert Greer.

August Strindberg Rep Sets DAMASCUS II in '60s California This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2016


From March 12 to April 2, August Strindberg Repertory will present Strindberg's DAMASCUS II, adapted by Edgar Chisholm, directed by Robert Greer.

One Night Only for LUNA PAIGE LIVE at Alexander Bar Upstairs Theatre
by David Fick - Jul 27, 2015


Luna Paige brings her music to Cape Town in an hour long show at the Alexander Upstairs Theatre for one night only.

2015 Sundance Film Festival Kicks Off Shorts Program
by Movies News Desk - Jan 22, 2015


Sundance Institute presents its Short Film program at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, today, January 22 to February 1 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah.

CHEF, MEAN GIRLS & More Heading to Netflix This January
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 15, 2014


Netflix has shared the slate of movies and TV shows which will be available for streaming beginning January 2015. Check out the list below!

2015 Sundance Film Festival Announces Shorts Program
by Movies News Desk - Dec 9, 2014


Sundance Institute announced today the program of short films selected to screen at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, January 22 to February 1 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. The 2015 Short Film program is comprised of 60 short films selected from 8,061 submissions. 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.

MISS JULIE Runs Now thru 11/8 at August Strindberg Rep
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2014


From today, October 21 to November 8, August Strindberg Repertory will transport Strindberg's 'Miss Julie' to an antebellum Louisiana plantation in a new interpretation conceived by Artistic Director Robert Greer and adapted by Edgar Chisholm from a translation by Greer. The production will include a ballet sequence, which Strindberg specified in the original manuscript and which has never been performed before. The piece will be directed by Robert Greer and choreographed by Ja' Malik.

MISS JULIE to Run 10/21-11/8 at August Strindberg Rep
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 22, 2014


From October 21 to November 8, August Strindberg Repertory will transport Strindberg's 'Miss Julie' to an antebellum Louisiana plantation in a new interpretation conceived by Artistic Director Robert Greer and adapted by Edgar Chisholm from a translation by Greer. The production will include a ballet sequence, which Strindberg specified in the original manuscript and which has never been performed before. The piece will be directed by Robert Greer and choreographed by Ja' Malik.

Photo Flash: First Look at Delaware Theatre Company's AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', Directed By Richard Maltby, Jr.
by Diana Heisroth - Apr 9, 2014


Delaware Theatre Company's production of AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Murray Horwitz, opened this past weekend. The production is directed by original Broadway director and co-creator Richard Maltby, Jr. and features his own handpicked cast alongside the original designs from the 1978 Tony Award-winning production. Scroll down for some pictures from the show!

Richard Maltby, Jr. Directs Star-Studded Cast for DTC's AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', Now thru 4/27
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2014


Delaware Theatre Company will close its 35th season with the 35th anniversary of the hit musical AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Murray Horwitz. Delaware Theatre Company's production will be directed by original Broadway director and co-creator Richard Maltby, Jr. and feature his own handpicked cast alongside the original designs from the 1978 Tony Award-winning production.

Richard Maltby, Jr. to Direct Star-Studded Cast for DTC's AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', 4/2-27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2014


Delaware Theatre Company will close its 35th season with the 35th anniversary of the hit musical AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Murray Horwitz. Delaware Theatre Company's production will be directed by original Broadway director and co-creator Richard Maltby, Jr. and feature his own handpicked cast alongside the original designs from the 1978 Tony Award-winning production.

2014 Tribeca Film Festival Announces World Narrative & Documentary Competition Selections
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 4, 2014


The 2014 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by AT&T, today announced the World Narrative and Documentary Competition film selections

The Civilians Announces Participants of 2013-14 R&D Group
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2013


The Civilians, the award-winning New York-based theatre company, announces the members of its 2013-14 R & D Group. The group's emerging and established artists were selected from over one hundred applicants. The R & D Group is comprised of artists from multiple theatrical disciplines. Each artist or creative team will develop an original work over the season. The artists and projects were selected to represent a range of different strategies for making new work from creative inquiry and research. This diversity of approach helps feed a culture of innovation in the group, making the R & D Group an effective lab of experimentation for the field of investigative theater.

New Self-Help Book, DARE TO RECOVER, is Released
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 23, 2013


Alcoholism is rightly called a family disease. First-time author Ruth Schilling has painstakingly recorded the personal and family dynamics of living with and loving someone who has the disease of alcoholism, as well as the very challenging, unique, and simple but not easy method of recovery that is available to anyone seeking help. Now, she publishes a comprehensive account of her personal experiences as she recovered from its devastating effects in Dare to Recover.

Self-Help Book, DARE TO RECOVER, is Released
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 22, 2013


Alcoholism is rightly called a family disease. First-time author Ruth Schilling has painstakingly recorded the personal and family dynamics of living with and loving someone who has the disease of alcoholism, as well as the very challenging, unique, and simple but not easy method of recovery that is available to anyone seeking help. Now, she publishes a comprehensive account of her personal experiences as she recovered from its devastating effects in Dare to Recover.

GIRLS, BREAKING BAD Take Home DGA Awards
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 3, 2013


The winners of the Directors Guild of America Outstanding Directorial Achievement Awards for 2012 were announced tonight during the 65th Annual DGA Awards Dinner at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland in Los Angeles. Lena Dunham won the DGA's Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series for Girls.

Ben Affleck Wins DGA Feature Film Award for ARGO
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 3, 2013


The winners of the Directors Guild of America Outstanding Directorial Achievement Awards for 2012 were announced tonight during the 65th Annual DGA Awards Dinner at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland in Los Angeles. Ben Affleck won the DGA's Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for Argo.

Casper FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Casper have there been?
Casper has had 1 productions including West End which opened in 1999.

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