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Great Expectations is the coming-of-age story of Pip, an orphan who yearns for a greater lot in life until a twist of fate introduces him to the mysterious and eccentric Miss Havisham and Estella, showing him a dark world of possibilities. Under the great expectations placed upon him, Pip will have to work out the cost of this new world and whether it will truly make him the man he wishes to be.

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Review Roundup: Eddie Izzard Stars In Charles Dickens' GREAT EXPECTATIONS Photo Review Roundup: Eddie Izzard Stars In Charles Dickens' GREAT EXPECTATIONS
by A.A. Cristi - December 15, 2022

Eddie Izzard stars in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations at The Greenwich House Theater. Read the reviews!...


BWW Review: GREAT EXPECTATIONS, Rotherhithe Playhouse Photo BWW Review: GREAT EXPECTATIONS, Rotherhithe Playhouse
by Gary Naylor - September 09, 2021

Phil Willmott brings his years of experience to bear on the familiar story and pulls a fantastic set of performances from his totally committed cast...


GREAT EXPECTATIONS, TITANIQUE & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for January 2023 Photo GREAT EXPECTATIONS, TITANIQUE & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for January 2023
by Team BWW - January 06, 2023

Coming up off-Broadway this January is a Broadway-bound classic, a world premiere musical, and so much more!...


Definition Theatre Announces First Recipients Of Amplify Commissions Photo Definition Theatre Announces First Recipients Of Amplify Commissions
by A.A. Cristi - April 13, 2021

Definition Theatre announces the recipients of its Amplify new play commissions. Chosen from feedback from the Definition Theatre ensemble and showcase audience, the commission recipients include Lot 110 by Nora Carroll, Corazones by Luna Dragon Mac-Williams, What a Time to be Alive (You Say That Ev...


Wake Up With BWW 7/18: MR. SATURDAY NIGHT Sets Broadway Closing Date, and More! Photo Wake Up With BWW 7/18: MR. SATURDAY NIGHT Sets Broadway Closing Date, and More!
by - July 18, 2022

Today's top stories include Mr. Saturday Night, which set its closing date for September 4. The show, starring Billy Crystal, will conclude its Broadway run just over five months after it began....


Eddie Izzard Will Bring GREAT EXPECTATIONS to the West End For a Limited Run Photo Eddie Izzard Will Bring GREAT EXPECTATIONS to the West End For a Limited Run
by Stephi Wild - March 10, 2023

Following a sold-out New York run, Eddie Izzard returns to the West End stage for six weeks only playing 19 characters in Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, a classic tale of convicts, mystery, friendship, rivalry, unrequited love, revenge, and redemption....


Vanessa Kirby Joins Hugh Jackman & Laura Dern in THE SON Photo Vanessa Kirby Joins Hugh Jackman & Laura Dern in THE SON
by TV News Desk - June 28, 2021

The Son focuses on Peter (Hugh Jackman) as his busy life with new partner Emma and their baby is thrown into disarray when his ex-wife Kate (Laura Dern) turns up with their teenage son, Nicholas....


Theatre In The Round Cancels Shows And Events Due To Covid-19 Photo Theatre In The Round Cancels Shows And Events Due To Covid-19
by A.A. Cristi - March 18, 2020

Theatre in the Round postpones shows and cancels events due to Covid-19:...


Charles Dickens' GREAT EXPECTATIONS Joins Mercury Theatre's Spring/Summer Season Photo Charles Dickens' GREAT EXPECTATIONS Joins Mercury Theatre's Spring/Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - January 20, 2023

Ahead of opening the world première adaption of Manjeet Mann's Carnegie Medal-winning young adult novel Run Rebel, Mercury Theatre has announced their new production of Charles Dickens' novel, Great Expectations, as part of their Spring/Summer season....


Rubicon Theatre Company Presents The World Premiere of ESTELLA SCROOGE Photo Rubicon Theatre Company Presents The World Premiere of ESTELLA SCROOGE
by Stephi Wild - December 12, 2020

Just in time for the holidays, Rubicon Theatre presents the World Premiere of Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol with a Twist, a magical new holiday musical which originated and was developed at Rubicon over two seasons in the company's Plays-in-Progress program (under the title Little Miss Scrooge)...


Theatre In The Round Presents Dickens' GREAT EXPECTATIONS Photo Theatre In The Round Presents Dickens' GREAT EXPECTATIONS
by A.A. Cristi - March 05, 2020

Theatre in the Round Players (TRP) continues its 68th Season with Barbara Field's adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic Great Expectations, in weekend performances from March 20 through April 12. ...


BBC One and FX Team Up for Steven Knight's Adaptation of GREAT EXPECTATIONS Photo BBC One and FX Team Up for Steven Knight's Adaptation of GREAT EXPECTATIONS
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 13, 2020

Academy Award-nominee and Bafta Award-winning writer Steven Knight (pictured) has signed up to write a six-part limited series adaptation of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations, once again teaming with producers Ridley Scott and Tom Hardy....


Bebe Cave Cast in Lewis Cornay's DADDY ISSUES at Seven Dials Playhouse Photo Bebe Cave Cast in Lewis Cornay's DADDY ISSUES at Seven Dials Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - September 02, 2022

Actress and writer Bebe Cave (Victoria, ITV; Tale of Tales, Matteo Garrone; Great Expectations, Lionsgate) has been cast in Lewis Cornay’s one-hander Daddy Issues, which will premiere at Seven Dials Playhouse this October. ...


A LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT Comes to Auckland in July Photo A LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT Comes to Auckland in July
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2022

James, the head of the Tyrone family, is an actor held ransom to his own great expectations for himself and his family. Stifled by addiction, rivalry and ill-fated predicament, his sons Jamie and Edmund sink into a helpless delirium. All three vie for the love and attention of Mary. Wife and mother,...


The Wallis Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL Photo The Wallis Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by A.A. Cristi - October 29, 2019

Don't be fooled by the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts performance of Charles Dickens' timeless, transformative masterpiece tale, A CHRISTMAS CAROL....


Vanessa Kirby Joins Hugh Jackman & Laura Dern in THE SON Photo Vanessa Kirby Joins Hugh Jackman & Laura Dern in THE SON
by TV News Desk - June 28, 2021

The Son focuses on Peter (Hugh Jackman) as his busy life with new partner Emma and their baby is thrown into disarray when his ex-wife Kate (Laura Dern) turns up with their teenage son, Nicholas....


Extension Announced For Eddie Izzard In Charles Dickens' GREAT EXPECTATIONS; Plus New Photo Extension Announced For Eddie Izzard In Charles Dickens' GREAT EXPECTATIONS; Plus New Photos!
by Stephi Wild - December 13, 2022

The producers of Eddie Izzard in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations announced that the run will be extended three weeks with a new closing date of February 11 at The Greenwich House Theater. The show opens on December 15. Check out new photos of Eddie in action. ...


HBO to Debut MY BRILLIANT FRIEND: THE STORY OF A NEW NAME This March Photo HBO to Debut MY BRILLIANT FRIEND: THE STORY OF A NEW NAME This March
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 31, 2020

Based on Elena Ferrante's second book of her four-part series, MY BRILLIANT FRIEND: THE STORY OF A NEW NAME, debuting MONDAY, MARCH 16 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), follows Elena and Lila's journey into adulthood as they weather romance, heartbreak, success and betrayal.  ...


Cast Announced For JEKYLL AND HYDE at Derby Theatre and Queen's Theatre Hornchurch Photo Cast Announced For JEKYLL AND HYDE at Derby Theatre and Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
by Stephi Wild - August 04, 2022

Derby Theatre and Queen's Theatre Hornchurch have announced the cast and creative team for their co-production of Jekyll and Hyde this autumn. Robert Louis Stevenson's iconic tale will be brought vividly to life through Neil Bartlett's brilliant and extraordinary adaptation, and through a stellar ca...


Photos: Inside Opening Night of Eddie Izzard's GREAT EXPECTATIONS Photo Photos: Inside Opening Night of Eddie Izzard's GREAT EXPECTATIONS
by Bruce Glikas - December 16, 2022

Last night was the official opening for Eddie Izzard in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations! The production recently extended, announcing its new closing date of February 11 at The Greenwich House Theater (27 Barrow Street). Check out photos from opening night here!...


Kentucky Performing Arts and KMEA Present THE GHEENS GREAT EXPECTATIONS CONCERT Next Photo Kentucky Performing Arts and KMEA Present THE GHEENS GREAT EXPECTATIONS CONCERT Next Month
by Stephi Wild - January 23, 2023

The Gheens Great Expectations Concert featuring performances by the Louisville Youth Orchestra, Louisville Orchestra and pianist Avery Gagliano is set for Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at The Kentucky Center – Whitney Hall....


THE TAVERN Opens Next Week Photo THE TAVERN Opens Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - March 11, 2023

Different Stages will continue its 2022-2023 season with The Tavern by George M Cohan a co-production with Austin Scottish Rite Theater running March 17th through April 2nd....


YOU CAN TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT! Moves Into Development Photo YOU CAN TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT! Moves Into Development
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 10, 2020

After 14-years awaiting, Producer and Screenwriter Randolph M. Hirsch's Award-Winning Masterpiece 'YOU CAN TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT!' is now formally in development....


San Jose Stage Announces Cast & Creatives For GREAT EXPECTATIONS Photo San Jose Stage Announces Cast & Creatives For GREAT EXPECTATIONS
by Stephi Wild - November 04, 2021

Desire becomes destiny in Neil Bartlett’s powerful adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale.  A young orphan named Pip takes us on a journey through the windswept marshes of England, to the cobweb-strewn lair of mad Miss Havisham, and into the ruthless streets of London. A story of survival fille...


Exclusive: Eddie Izzard Opens Up About a Life in the Theatre Photo Exclusive: Eddie Izzard Opens Up About a Life in the Theatre
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - February 03, 2023

Eddie Izzard is back onstage the winter, playing 19 characters in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations. In this video, Eddie joins BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge and the SAG-AFTRA Foundation for an in-depth chat about bringing the story to life, and how important theatre has been to her career traject...






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