The war is over, but intrigue, crisis, romance, and change still grip the beloved estate in the thrilling new season of Downton Abbey. Written and created by Julian Fellowes, with its all-star returning cast and Oscar-winning guest star Shirley MacLaine, Downton Abbey, Season 3 premieres January 6, 2013 on Masterpiece classic! Until then, explore all things Downton, from war to peace to everything in between.
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Elizabeth McGoverm's AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS to Play in Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 06, 2025
AVA: The Secret Conversations, written by and starring Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Emmy Award-nominated actress and Evanston native Elizabeth McGovern, will make its Chicago premiere. Learn more!...
Video: Watch the Official Teaser Trailer for DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE
by Josh Sharpe - June 02, 2025
Downton Abbey is coming to an end. Focus Features has just debuted the official teaser trailer for the third and final entry in the global hit franchise, titled Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. Watch it now!...
Elizabeth McGovern's AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS to Make New York Debut
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 02, 2025
AVA: The Secret Conversations, written by and starring Elizabeth McGovern will make its New York premiere this summer at NY City Center, Stage I. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets....
Photo: Take a Look at the First Poster for DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE
by Josh Sharpe - March 27, 2025
Focus Features has debuted the teaser poster for the third and final Downton Abbey film. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale will be released in theaters globally on September 12, 2025. ...
Full Cast Set For Imelda Staunton-Led MRS. WARREN’S PROFESSION
by Stephi Wild - March 24, 2025
Full principal casting has been announced for the upcoming major revival of George Bernard Shaw's Mrs. Warren's Profession, directed by Dominic Cooke. ...
Special Offer: UNCLE VANYA at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by BWW Special Offer - March 21, 2025
Save 20% to See Hugh Bonneville in UNCLE VANYA. Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey, Paddington) plays the eponymous Uncle Vanya in this heartbreaking comedy about the eternal battle between futility and change. ...
Hugh Bonneville To Be Honored At STC's Annual Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 14, 2025
Actor Hugh Bonneville will be honored with the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Will Award at the theatre’s annual Gala. Learn more about Bonneville and see how to attend the gala!...
Full Cast Set For London Première of FAREWELL MISTER HAFFMANN at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - January 23, 2025
The cast has been announced for the London première of Jean-Philippe Daguerre's Farewell Mister Haffmann adapted by Jeremy Sams. Learn more about the show here!...
Robert Bathurst Will Return in JEFFREY BERNARD IS UNWELL
by Stephi Wild - December 06, 2024
Robert Bathurst will once again star in the immersive production of Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell, performed in his favourite Soho haunt, the legendary Coach and Horses pub....
Photos: Eddie Redmayne, Lashana Lynch at THE DAY OF THE JACKAL NYC Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - October 18, 2024
On Thursday, October 17, Peacock celebrated the New York premiere of the high-octane thriller series, THE DAY OF THE JACKAL, with cast and executive producers at Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center. Take a look at photos from the evening! ...
Video: West End Theatre Lights Dim for Maggie Smith
by Nicole Rosky - October 01, 2024
Following the sad news of the passing of legendary actress Dame Maggie Smith, West End theatres dimmed their lights for 2 minutes in her memory. Watch in this video....
West End Theatres to Dim Their Lights in Memory of Dame Maggie Smith
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 27, 2024
Following the sad news of the passing of legendary actress Dame Maggie Smith, West End theatres will dim their lights for 2 minutes at 7pm on Tuesday 1 October, in her memory. Learn more about the life and career of Maggie Smith....
Stage and Screen Actress Dame Maggie Smith Dies at 89
by Stephi Wild - September 27, 2024
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actress Dame Maggie Smith has died at age 89. Perhaps best known for her screen roles in the Harry Potter film series and Downton Abbey, Smith also had several stage credits to her name, and won a Tony Award in 1990....
DOWNTON ABBEY 3 Coming in 2025
by Josh Sharpe - June 26, 2024
Focus Features and Universal Pictures International has confirmed that the previously announced third installment of the Downton Abbey film series will debut in theaters on September 12, 2025. The film is currently in production in the UK. ...
DOWNTON ABBEY 3 Officially in the Works with Paul Giamatti, Dominic West, & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2024
Following Imelda Staunton's recent statements about a third Downton Abbey film, it has been confirmed that another installment in the franchise is indeed happening. Simon Curtis is returning to direct after helming 2022’s Downton Abbey: A New Era, and much of the original cast is returning, along...
Imelda Staunton Confirms Final DOWNTON ABBEY Movie
by Michael Major - March 20, 2024
Imelda Staunton has confirmed that a final Downton Abbey film is in the works. Written by Julian Fellowes – who wrote the book for musicals like Mary Poppins and School of Rock – Downton Abbey has starred Harry Hadden-Paton, Elizabeth McGovern, Brendan Coyle, Dan Stevens, Maggie Smith, Dominic W...
Save up to 56% on BACKSTAIRS BILLY, Starring Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 09, 2024
Tickets from just £15 for Backstairs Billy-saving up to 56%!...
Boxing Day Sale: Tickets From £25 for BACKSTAIRS BILLY
by Aliya Al-Hassan - December 29, 2023
Penelope Wilton (Downton Abbey, Ever Decreasing Circles) and Luke Evans (Beauty and the Beast, Nine Perfect Strangers) star in Marcelo Dos Santos’ hilarious new comedy Backstairs Billy, directed by Tony and Olivier award-winning director Michael Grandage....
Video: Watch MGM+'s BELGRAVIA: THE NEXT CHAPTER Trailer From THE GILDED AGE Creators
by Michael Major - November 15, 2023
The series stars Harriet Slater as “Clara Trenchard (née Dunn)”, Benjamin Wainwright as “Frederick Trenchard”, Edward Bluemel as “Dr. Stephen Ellerby”, Toby Regbo as “Rev. James Trenchard”, Hannah Onslow as “Emily Dunn”, Sophie Thompson as “Mrs. Dunn”, Claude Perron as “Th...
PRIVATE LIVES, Starring Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodge, to Transfer to West End
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 04, 2023
Noël Coward’s scintillating comic masterpiece Private Lives starring Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodge heads to the West End this Autumn....
Video: Philip Battley Joins The Cast Of F**KING MEN, New Trailer Released!
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2023
Philip Battley (Downton Abbey, Doctors, Emmerdale) is joining the cast of 'F**king Men' at Waterloo East Theatre from Tuesday May 23. The final day to see Charlie Condou in the production will be Sunday 21 May....
Eddie Redmayne to Star In THE DAY OF THE JACKAL Series on Peacock
by Michael Major - March 21, 2023
Academy, Tony and BAFTA award winning actor Eddie Redmayne (The Good Nurse, Trial of The Chicago Seven and The Theory of Everything) will star in the new original television series The Day of the Jackal in the lead role of the Jackal. Redmayne will also serve as executive producer on the project....
Elizabeth McGovern Will Lead WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at Theatre Royal Bath
by Stephi Wild - August 22, 2022
Theatre Royal Bath Productions present Edward Albee's masterpiece Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? starring Elizabeth McGovern (Downton Abbey) and directed by Lindsay Posner, which will play Theatre Royal Bath from 13 January to 11 February 2023....
DreamWorks Animation's THE BAD GUYS to Stream on Peacock Tomorrow
by Michael Major - June 30, 2022
Based on the blockbuster scholastic book series by Aaron Blabey, 'The Bad Guys' features an all-star cast including Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Anthony Ramos, Awkwafina, Richard Ayoade, Zazie Beetz, Lilly Singh and Alex Borstein. 'Downton Abbey: A New Era,' 'Firestarter,' 'Ambulance' a...
DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Now Streaming Exclusively on Peacock
by Michael Major - June 27, 2022
'Downton Abbey: A New Era' reunites the original principal cast, including Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton, Penelope Wilton. In addition to the original cast, Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West will join the cast...
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