See-Saw 1916

Opened: December 14, 1916

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(Leicester Square) Panton Street off Haymarket London

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Theatre Aspen Unveils Recipients of the 2023 Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund Grant
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2023


Theatre Aspen has announced the recipients of the 2023 Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund Grant. Discover the artists and productions that have been selected for this prestigious grant, supporting and recognizing their exceptional talent and creativity.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG: A [Backwards] History of Old Friends
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2023


Go inside the complete history of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along, playing at Broadway's Hudson Theatre now!

BEATRIX CENCI Comes to Teatr Wielki in May 2024
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023


BEATRIX CENCI Comes to Teatr Wielki in May 2024. Learn more about the opera and how to get tickets here!

PEAKY BLINDERS: THE REDEMPTION OF THOMAS SHELBY Returns to Stages Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023


Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby will return to stages next year. Learn more about the show and where you can catch it here!

NYU Skirball In Partnership with The Public Theater Present the North American Premiere of Druid Theatre's  DRUID O'CASEY 
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2023


NYU Skirball, in Partnership with The Public Theater, will present DruidO'Casey, a  North American premiere by Ireland's Druid Theatre, directed by Tony Award-winner Garry Hynes, running  October 4 – 14 at NYU Skirball.

Phylicia Rashad Joins Theatre Aspen's 2023 Solo Flights Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2023


Tickets are on sale for the 2023 Solo Flights Festival at Theatre Aspen featuring works and performances starring Tony Award nominee Bryce Pinkham, HBO's Somebody Somewhere's Jeff Hiller, two-time Tony Award winner Judith Ivey, principal American Ballet Theatre dancer James Whiteside, four-time Academy Award-nominated actress and director Marsha Mason, and a work by Golden Globe and NAACP Award-winning playwright, actor and director Regina Taylor which will be directed by Tony Award and Drama Desk Award-nominated actress Phylicia Rashad from September 7-14 at Theatre Aspen's Hurst Theatre.

Theatre Aspen To Present Works Starring Judith Ivey, Bryce Pinkham And More For 2023 SOLO FLIGHTS FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2023


Today, Theatre Aspen has announced tickets are on sale for the 2023 Solo Flights Festival featuring works and performances starring Tony Award nominee Bryce Pinkham, HBO's Somebody Somewhere's Jeff Hiller, two-time Tony Award winner Judith Ivey, principal American Ballet Theatre dancer James Whiteside, four-time Academy Award-nominated actress and director Marsha Mason, and  Golden Globe and NAACP Award-winning playwright, actor and director Regina Taylor from September 7-14 at Theatre Aspen's Hurst Theatre.

BEATRIC CENCI Comes to Teatr Wielki in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2023


In the 2021/2022 season, Barbara Radziwiłł took command of the stage of the Polish National Opera by virtue of the concert performance of Henryk Jarecki’s opera about that Polish queen.

Cast Revealed For MAKESHIFTS AND REALITIES at Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2023


The first London productions in more than 100 years of MAKESHIFTS AND REALITIES has revealed its cast at the Finborough Theatre. A triple bill of Makeshifts and Realities by Gertrude Robins, and Honour Thy Father by H. M. Harwood.

Interview: Writer/Performer Romy Nordlinger on GARDEN OF ALLA: The Alla Nazimova Story at Theatre West
by Shari Barrett - Jun 28, 2023


During the Roaring 1920s until its closing on July 27, 1959, West Hollywood’s landmark Garden of Allah Hotel on Sunset Blvd. hosted the Hollywood elite looking to have a great time socializing and mingling without the prying eyes of the media or autograph seekers in their faces, or their beds for that matter. I decided to speak with Romy Nordlinger, the playwright and performer of Garden of Alla in which she shares the life of Alla Nazimova, a Jewish immigrant from Tsarist Russia who became a Broadway and silent film superstar, visionary Hollywood director and producer, LGBTQIA trailblazer, and creator of the hotel which became world famous on many levels, both famous and infamous.

DRUIDO'CASEY Comes to NYU Skirball in October
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023


NYU Skirball, in Partnership with The Public Theater, will present DruidO’Casey, a North American premiere by Ireland’s Druid Theatre, directed by Tony Award-winner Garry Hynes, running October 4 – 14 at NYU Skirball.

Guildhall School Announces Summer Events Season 2023
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 24, 2023


This summer, Guildhall School of Music & Drama presents a varied programme of events for the public to enjoy, including concerts, drama productions, opera and jazz.

Justin Guarini & Roger Bart to Announce 2023 Drama League Award Nominees in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2023


Television and stage star Justin Guarini and Tony Award Winner Roger Bart will host the 2023 Drama League Awards Nominations Announcement on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. See where to watch the announcement and more!

Club Fugazi and DEAR SAN FRANCISCO Give Back To The Community
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2023


Club Fugazi Executive Director David Dower announced the first annual Club Fugazi Gives Back campaign. Throughout the month of March, Club Fugazi and Dear San Francisco—the critically-acclaimed intimate and immersive circus experience created by Bay Area natives and The 7 Fingers co-founders Shana Carroll and Gypsy Snider—will support seven non-profit organizations that impact the lives of Bay Area residents through the sale of tickets to Dear San Francisco.

Andre De Shields, Lear DeBessonet, Drama Book Shop & Darin Oduyoye to be Honored at 89th Annual Drama League Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2023


Andre De Shields, Lear DeBessonet, Drama Book Shop & Darin Oduyoye will be honored at 89th Annual Drama League Awards. See when the awards ceremony will be taking place!

RSL Announces 60 New Fellows and Honorary Fellows For 2022
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2022


This evening, at an event held at Battersea Arts Centre, The Royal Society of Literature (RSL), the charity that represents the voice of literature in the UK, announced 60 new appointments including the first induction of writers elected to Fellowship through the Bicentenary RSL Open Initiative. 

East Lynne Theater Company Announces 2021 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2021


As the award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company prepares for its upcoming 41st summer/fall production season in Cape May, NJ, it continues to produce virtual events for its YouTube Channel.

BWW Review: BIRDSONG, Original Theatre Online
by Louise Penn - Jun 30, 2020


The Original Theatre Company commemorate the 104th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme by bringing their adaptation of Sebastian Faulks's Birdsong to the screen. Building on the techniques used to stream during the early stages of lockdown, Birdsong loses none of its power, relevance, or sense of storytelling.

BWW Review: THE ONE DAY OF THE YEAR at ARTS Theatre
by Barry Lenny - Aug 19, 2018


This is an important piece of Australian theatre.

Review: ALEICHEM SHOLOM! Shares the Wit and Wisdom of his Yiddish Stories with Music and Laughter
by Shari Barrett - Jun 26, 2018


ALEICHEM SHOLOM! The Wit and Wisdom of Sholom Aleichem, a new musical written by the internationally acclaimed team of Chris DeCarlo and Evelyn Rudie with lilting songs by Ben Weisman, is now playing at the Santa Monica Playhouse. It follows the life of the beloved Yiddish story-teller and everyone is his entourage, especially his wife, spinning tales of his loves and losses, his fame and his failures, his travels, his travails and the tremendous joy and optimism that kept him going against all odds.

Fertile Ground Reviews: PHILIP'S GLASS MENAGERIE, ROSA RED, PERSEPHONE XOA IRIS
by Krista Garver - Jan 23, 2018


Fertile Ground 2018 is in full swing. And, based on what I've seen so far, this is the best year yet! Here are three of the shows I saw opening weekend.

Broadway at the Cabaret: Tony Yazbeck, Matt Doyle & More This Week!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 3, 2017


What good is sitting alone in your room this week? If you don't already have plans to see a Broadway show, come out to see your favorite Broadway stars in a cabaret act instead. Highlights this week include:

WE'RE HERE BECAUSE WE'RE HERE Exhibition Tells Story of Contemporary Memorial at the Curve
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2017


Curve tells the story of the contemporary memorial We're here because we're here, with an exhibition presented by 14 - 18 NOW and the National Theatre, until Sat 6 May.

BWW Feature: DC BWW's Senior Writer's Top Theatergoing Experiences in 2016
by Jennifer Perry - Jan 1, 2017


In 2016, I saw 120+ productions, the majority of which were in the DC Metro Area. The 2016 calendar year offered a slew of memorable theatergoing experiences, but some stand out among the others. As I look forward to what's in store theatrically in 2017, I take a look back at 2016.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL Leaves Melbourne On A High
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2016


The Royal Shakespeare Company's Australian Production of Matilda The Musical will finish its triumphant Melbourne season this evening, having enjoyed sold-out houses since opening at the Princess Theatre in March this year.

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