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Review: SCENE & HEARD: MOLLY'S MAINSTAGE THEATRE FESTIVAL at Southern Arkansas University Magnolia
by Theresa Bertram - Nov 19, 2025

Performing One Acts has increasingly become a popular way for schools to give more students meaningful stage time while exploring bold themes within a manageable rehearsal window, and Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia embraced that spirit beautifully with their Scene & Heard: Molly's Mainstage Theatre Festival! Presented November 8–10, the festival was entirely student-directed, student-designed, and student-produced, showcasing the remarkable creativity and leadership flourishing within their program. 

Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Raison Will Lead GRACE PERVADES at Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025

Tickets will go on sale Friday 26 September at 10 am for a limited West End run of Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Raison in David Hare's GRACE PERVADES with performances at Theatre Royal Haymarket from 24 April to 11 July 2026.

Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Raison to Star In GRACE PERVADES World Premiere at Theatre Royal Haymarket
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025

Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Raison will lead the cast of David Hare’s Grace Pervades at Theatre Royal Haymarket. The limited West End run will begin in April 2026, with tickets on sale from mid-September 2025.

Review: GRACE PERVADES, Starring Ralph Fiennes
by Cheryl Markosky - Jul 4, 2025

Fiennes captures the voice and gait of actor-manager Sir Henry Irving and Miranda Raison conveys the intuitive nature of actress Ellen Terry in a superb production by director Jeremy Herrin in Fiennes' new season at Theatre Royal Bath.

Photos: Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Raison in GRACE PERVADES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025

The RALPH FIENNES / THEATRE ROYAL BATH SEASON is opening with the world premiere of a new play by David Hare, GRACE PERVADES which sees Ralph Fiennes play opposite Miranda Raison. See photos here!

Photos: Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Raison in GRACE PERVADES Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2025

The RALPH FIENNES / THEATRE ROYAL BATH SEASON will open with the world premiere of a new play by David Hare, GRACE PERVADES which sees Ralph Fiennes play opposite Miranda Raison. See rehearsal photos here! 

Dylan Moran, Francesca Annis, Patti Smith and More Join Ralph Fiennes / Theatre Royal Bath Season
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2025

Award-winning comedian and actor Dyland Moran, BAFTA winner Francesca Annis, and TV stars Patrick Robinson and Charlie Rowe are amongst the cast announced today as part of the RALPH FIENNES / THEATRE ROYAL BATH SEASON.

Ralph Fiennes, Miranda Raison, and More Join New Season at Theatre Royal Bath
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025

Theatre Royal Bath has announced further casting for productions in the Ralph Fiennes/Theatre Royal Bath season taking place from June 2025. Learn more here!

GRACE PERVADES and AS YOU LIKE IT Set For The Ralph Fiennes / Theatre Royal Bath Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024

Theatre Royal Bath has announced the opening productions of the Ralph Fiennes / Theatre Royal Bath season taking place from June 2025. Learn more about both upcoming shows here!

South Jersey Trio To Unveil THE BISLEY BOY, A New Gothic Musical Fantasy, At The Ritz
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2022

Haddon Township, NJ - Everyone knows how hard it is to get to Broadway. It turns out it is not too easy to get to Haddon Township, New Jersey, either. Just ask the South Jersey creators of a new musical, The Bisley Boy: Joshua Bessinger, Krysten Cummings and Collin Maier.

Casting Announced For TFANA's THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2022

TFANA presents William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, featuring John Douglas Thompson, directed by Arin Arbus, and co-produced with Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC; Simon Godwin, Artistic Director).

IRVING UNDEAD to be Presented at The Space as Part of the London Horror Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2021

Irving Undead – a one-man play starring award-winning actor James Swanton (the demonic spirit in Host) – will be revived this October. The play, which tells the true story of the Victorian actor Henry Irving, is getting four showings at The Space, from 22 to 24 October, as part of the London Horror Festival.

London Horror Festival 2021 Announced at The Pleasance Theatre and The Space
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2021

The London Horror Festival was spawned in 2011 with the aim of championing the genre on stage, and in 2021 it returns with more in-the-flesh frights and continues to demonstrate that horror has well and truly proven its worth with theatre audiences.

Playful People Productions Presents Taiko Drumming Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2021

After being shuttered due to COVID, The Sherman Players have announced their return. President Steve Stott says of the announcement “I’m excited we’re finally able to get back to what we love!  It’s been a long year!”. This year The Sherman Players will offer a series of arts events and theatrical offerings on their mainstage and beyond.

The Sherman Players Announce A Return to Live Theater With DURANG OUTDOORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2021

After being shuttered due to COVID, The Sherman Players have announced their return. President Steve Stott says of the announcement “I’m excited we’re finally able to get back to what we love!  It’s been a long year!”. This year The Sherman Players will offer a series of arts events and theatrical offerings on their mainstage and beyond.

Pittsburgh Playhouse Spring Virtual Season Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2021

Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse plans to continue to offer one-of-a-kind virtual productions this coming spring with the continuation of Here. Now. Next!, building on the wildly inventive body of productions this fall. The spring will include bold and provocative theatre and dance productions, the popular Dance Speaker Series, and a reimagined Media Innovators Workshop & Speaker Series. The dance productions are generously sponsored by UPMC.

BWW Review: LA FILLE DU REGIMENT at Winter Opera St. Louis
by Steve Callahan - Jan 28, 2020

Winter Opera St. Louis continues its 13th season with a most charming production of Gaetano Donizetti's comic La fille du regiment (The Daughter of the Regiment).

Hudson Theatre Works Presents A Reading Of THE NECROMANCERS: A PENNY DREADFUL WITH MUSIC
by Julie Musbach - Apr 15, 2019

Bram Stoker, author of Dracula, and Sir Henry Irving, famed British stage actor an inspiration for Stoker's title character, held a friendship that spanned more then twenty years.  Irving was the leading actor at the Royal Lyceum Theater in London and Stoker the business manager.  Their friendship was fraught with egos, jealousies and fierce competitive natures.  The Necromancers weaves fact and fantasy together to present the last days of Irving's life.

School Drama Club Set Up By JM Barrie Helps Celebrate Dumfries Legacy of Peter Pan Author
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2018

The school drama club founded by JM Barrie will help celebrate his legacy this weekend with an evening of drama and music in front of an audience including Joanna Lumley.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of SISTER MARY IGNATIUS EXPLAINS IT ALL FOR YOU AND THE ACTOR'S NIGHTMARE
by Julie Musbach - Jul 24, 2018

Meet the cast of the Berkshire Theatre Group production of Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You and The Actor's Nightmare by Christopher Durang.