Ben Atkinson
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Ben is an actor, writer, and director living in Los Angeles.
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HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL to Play Milton Keynes Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2026
HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL is set to play Milton Keynes Theatre for a limited run, with tickets now on sale through ATG Tickets.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2026
HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL is set to play Milton Keynes Theatre for a limited run, with tickets now on sale through ATG Tickets.
HAIRSPRAY Will Embark on a New UK and Ireland Tour in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Jul 3, 2026
Brenda Edwards and Paul Kerryson's production of Hairspray will embark on its second major national UK and Ireland tour in 2027. Learn more about the show and tour dates here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 3, 2026
Brenda Edwards and Paul Kerryson's production of Hairspray will embark on its second major national UK and Ireland tour in 2027. Learn more about the show and tour dates here!
Photos: CLASS Original Regional Cast Reunites for New York Industry Presentation
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2025
GOTO GOTO Studio in association with Jay Michaels Global Communications LLC will bring the original regional cast of CLASS to New York for an industry presentation aimed at generated interest for a future contract run Off-Broadway. Check out photos of the cast in action.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2025
GOTO GOTO Studio in association with Jay Michaels Global Communications LLC will bring the original regional cast of CLASS to New York for an industry presentation aimed at generated interest for a future contract run Off-Broadway. Check out photos of the cast in action.
Regional Cast of CLASS To Lead NYC Industry Presentation
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2025
GOTO GOTO Studio in association with Jay Michaels Global Communications LLC bring to New York an industry presentation of the regional cast of Charles Evered's CLASS directed and starring Ben Atkinson with Eliza Banaszak.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2025
GOTO GOTO Studio in association with Jay Michaels Global Communications LLC bring to New York an industry presentation of the regional cast of Charles Evered's CLASS directed and starring Ben Atkinson with Eliza Banaszak.
ADOPT A SAILOR -- 50 STATE TOUR Makes Final Stop In Charlottesville
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2025
Award winning playwright Charles Evered’s play “Adopt a Sailor” has been on a nationwide tour since 2018 to garner support for the Evered House, the playwright’s non-profit that supports creative military members and others who serve.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2025
Award winning playwright Charles Evered’s play “Adopt a Sailor” has been on a nationwide tour since 2018 to garner support for the Evered House, the playwright’s non-profit that supports creative military members and others who serve.
Charles Evered's CLASS to Have Industry Presentation at Open Jar
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2024
GOTO GOTO Studio in association with Jay Michaels Global Communications llc will bring to New York an industry presentation of the regional cast of Charles Evered's CLASS directed and starring Ben Atkinson with Eliza Banaszak. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2024
GOTO GOTO Studio in association with Jay Michaels Global Communications llc will bring to New York an industry presentation of the regional cast of Charles Evered's CLASS directed and starring Ben Atkinson with Eliza Banaszak. Learn more!
HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL Returns To Milton Keynes This September
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2024
HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL returns to Milton Keynes Theatre this September.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2024
HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL returns to Milton Keynes Theatre this September.
Initial Cast and Additional Dates Set For HAIRSPRAY UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2024
Initial casting and further tour dates have been announced for the 2024/25 UK and Ireland tour of Hairspray. Learn more about who is starring in the musical here, and where you can catch the show!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2024
Initial casting and further tour dates have been announced for the 2024/25 UK and Ireland tour of Hairspray. Learn more about who is starring in the musical here, and where you can catch the show!
Brenda Edwards Will Direct UK and Ireland Tour of HAIRSPRAY in 2024/25
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2023
Brenda Edwards, who has previously played “Motormouth” Maybelle in three tours of Hairspray will join the creative team alongside Paul Kerryson to direct a new production of Hairspray which will embark on a major national UK and Ireland tour in 2024. Learn more about the tour here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2023
Brenda Edwards, who has previously played “Motormouth” Maybelle in three tours of Hairspray will join the creative team alongside Paul Kerryson to direct a new production of Hairspray which will embark on a major national UK and Ireland tour in 2024. Learn more about the tour here!
LOVE AND INFORMATION to Launch The Live Arts Season This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2022
Live Arts Theater's 2022/23 Transformations Season will open with Caryl Churchill's innovative brain-teaser of a play, LOVE AND INFORMATION, directed by Live Arts Artistic Director Susan E. Evans. LOVE AND INFORMATION will have 16 performances in the Founders Theater, September 30 through October 22, 2022, at Live Arts Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2022
Live Arts Theater's 2022/23 Transformations Season will open with Caryl Churchill's innovative brain-teaser of a play, LOVE AND INFORMATION, directed by Live Arts Artistic Director Susan E. Evans. LOVE AND INFORMATION will have 16 performances in the Founders Theater, September 30 through October 22, 2022, at Live Arts Theater.
BWW Review: HAIRSPRAY, King's Theatre, Glasgow
by Fiona Scott - Mar 29, 2022
Hairspray has returned to Glasgow at the nicest “Kings” in town! The show follows the antics of aspiring teen dancer, Tracy Turner, and her dreams of dancing on TV and ending segregation in her 1960s Baltimore community.
by Fiona Scott - Mar 29, 2022
Hairspray has returned to Glasgow at the nicest “Kings” in town! The show follows the antics of aspiring teen dancer, Tracy Turner, and her dreams of dancing on TV and ending segregation in her 1960s Baltimore community.
Christopher Newport University's Ferguson Center For The Arts Presents The World Premiere Of WE AREN'T KIDS ANYMORE
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2019
Led by a New York-based creative team helmed by director/choreographer Ilana Ransom Toeplitz, WE AREN'T KIDS ANYMORE, a new song cycle by Drew Gasparini will premiere at Christopher Newport University's Ferguson Center for the Arts for two performances August 17 and 18, 2019 showcasing a cast of CNU musical theatre students. Professor Colin Ruffer, who currently leads the musical theatre program at CNU, serves as music director. The production features music supervision by Justin Goldner, lighting design by Andrew F. Griffin, and is presented in partnership with Erica Rotstein.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2019
Led by a New York-based creative team helmed by director/choreographer Ilana Ransom Toeplitz, WE AREN'T KIDS ANYMORE, a new song cycle by Drew Gasparini will premiere at Christopher Newport University's Ferguson Center for the Arts for two performances August 17 and 18, 2019 showcasing a cast of CNU musical theatre students. Professor Colin Ruffer, who currently leads the musical theatre program at CNU, serves as music director. The production features music supervision by Justin Goldner, lighting design by Andrew F. Griffin, and is presented in partnership with Erica Rotstein.
1908 Romantic Comedy DIANA OF DOBSON'S Gets Rare Revival at Antaeus
by Julie Musbach - Mar 21, 2019
When poorly paid worker Diana inherits enough money to free her from a lifetime of drudgery, she impulsively decides to spend it all on a madcap, month-long taste of the high-life. But what she learns about love, money and society may surprise us all. Antaeus Theatre Companypresents a rare revival of the 1908 romantic comedyDiana of Dobson's byBritish suffragist (and friend of George Bernard Shaw) Cicely Hamilton.Casey Stangl directs a partner-cast ensemble for an April 18 and April 19opening (one opening night for each cast) at theKiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center in Glendale, where performances continue through June 3. Low-priced previews begin April 11.
by Julie Musbach - Mar 21, 2019
When poorly paid worker Diana inherits enough money to free her from a lifetime of drudgery, she impulsively decides to spend it all on a madcap, month-long taste of the high-life. But what she learns about love, money and society may surprise us all. Antaeus Theatre Companypresents a rare revival of the 1908 romantic comedyDiana of Dobson's byBritish suffragist (and friend of George Bernard Shaw) Cicely Hamilton.Casey Stangl directs a partner-cast ensemble for an April 18 and April 19opening (one opening night for each cast) at theKiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center in Glendale, where performances continue through June 3. Low-priced previews begin April 11.
Collateral Announce Show At Camden's Black Heart
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 21, 2018
Collateral are thrilled to announce their first show at Camden's Black Heart in London on Thursday 7th February 2019. The concert will see the band showcase their incredible talent. Tickets are on sale 10am from www.alttickets.com/collateral-tickets and are priced at £10.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 21, 2018
Collateral are thrilled to announce their first show at Camden's Black Heart in London on Thursday 7th February 2019. The concert will see the band showcase their incredible talent. Tickets are on sale 10am from www.alttickets.com/collateral-tickets and are priced at £10.
BWW Review: MACBETH. His Story. Her Tragedy. Our Misfortune.
by Ellen Dostal - Apr 12, 2018
This adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tragedy has been reconceptualized to connect with the modern day #MeToo movement by offering an alternative explanation for one of its leading character's actions. It is built on the notion that all of the women are victims of sexual abuse - most specifically, Lady Macbeth - who, in this version, has been raped by King Duncan while her husband is off fighting the war.
by Ellen Dostal - Apr 12, 2018
This adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tragedy has been reconceptualized to connect with the modern day #MeToo movement by offering an alternative explanation for one of its leading character's actions. It is built on the notion that all of the women are victims of sexual abuse - most specifically, Lady Macbeth - who, in this version, has been raped by King Duncan while her husband is off fighting the war.
Casting Announced for World Premiere Comedy RESOLVING HEDDA at Victory Theatre Center
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2017
Maria Gobetti, co-artistic director of the Victory Theatre Center, is pleased to announce casting has been completed for the next production scheduled in The Big Victory - the world premiere of Jon Klein's comedy RESOLVING HEDDA.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2017
Maria Gobetti, co-artistic director of the Victory Theatre Center, is pleased to announce casting has been completed for the next production scheduled in The Big Victory - the world premiere of Jon Klein's comedy RESOLVING HEDDA.
Photo Flash: AS YOU LIKE IT Comes to Antaeus This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2017
Internationally recognized Shakespeare specialist Rob Clare directs one of the Bard's most popular and delightful romantic comedies, filled with shrewd observations about life, love and human nature. Antaeus Theatre Company presents a fully partner-cast production of As You Like It, opening July 27 and July 28 (one opening for each cast) at the Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center in Glendale. Low-priced previews begin July 20.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2017
Internationally recognized Shakespeare specialist Rob Clare directs one of the Bard's most popular and delightful romantic comedies, filled with shrewd observations about life, love and human nature. Antaeus Theatre Company presents a fully partner-cast production of As You Like It, opening July 27 and July 28 (one opening for each cast) at the Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center in Glendale. Low-priced previews begin July 20.
AS YOU LIKE IT Comes to Antaeus, directed by Shakespeare Specialist Rob Clare
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2017
Internationally recognized Shakespeare specialist Rob Clare directs one of the Bard's most popular and delightful romantic comedies, filled with shrewd observations about life, love and human nature. Antaeus Theatre Company presents a fully partner-cast production of As You Like It, opening July 27 and July 28 (one opening for each cast) at the Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center in Glendale. Low-priced previews begin July 20.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2017
Internationally recognized Shakespeare specialist Rob Clare directs one of the Bard's most popular and delightful romantic comedies, filled with shrewd observations about life, love and human nature. Antaeus Theatre Company presents a fully partner-cast production of As You Like It, opening July 27 and July 28 (one opening for each cast) at the Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center in Glendale. Low-priced previews begin July 20.
BWW Interview: Drew McOnie Talks STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL
by Marianka Swain - Oct 16, 2016
Choreographer Drew McOnie's recent work includes Jekyll & Hyde at the Old Vic, Jesus Christ Superstar at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, Bugsy Malone at Lyric Hammersmith, and In the Heights at King's Cross Theatre, for which he won an Olivier Award. He's currently directing and choreographing the UK premiere of Strictly Ballroom The Musical, which begins previews at West Yorkshire Playhouse on 30 November.
by Marianka Swain - Oct 16, 2016
Choreographer Drew McOnie's recent work includes Jekyll & Hyde at the Old Vic, Jesus Christ Superstar at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, Bugsy Malone at Lyric Hammersmith, and In the Heights at King's Cross Theatre, for which he won an Olivier Award. He's currently directing and choreographing the UK premiere of Strictly Ballroom The Musical, which begins previews at West Yorkshire Playhouse on 30 November.
HAIRSPRAY Announces Second UK Tour in 2017/18
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 14, 2016
Today, producer Mark Goucher has confirmed that following the phenomenal success of the current UK tour, the new production of Hairspray will return at the end of summer 2017 to once again tour the UK. This second tour of the smash hit musical will visit venues across the country until the spring of 2018. Casting, dates and locations for the 2017/18 tour will be announced in due course.
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 14, 2016
Today, producer Mark Goucher has confirmed that following the phenomenal success of the current UK tour, the new production of Hairspray will return at the end of summer 2017 to once again tour the UK. This second tour of the smash hit musical will visit venues across the country until the spring of 2018. Casting, dates and locations for the 2017/18 tour will be announced in due course.
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