James Macdonald

Barbara Warner Howard, Founding Member of New York Theatre Workshop, Passes Away

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Barbara Leah Warner Howard died on November 9, 2022, peacefully at home while listening to Ella Fitzgerald, surrounded by family and friends. 

Photos: First Look at the Cast of THE CHERRY ORCHARD at the Yard Theatre

All new portraits have been released as casting has been announced for The Cherry Orchard at The Yard Theatre and HOME, Manchester. Check out the photos here!

The World Premiere Of Vinay Patel's THE CHERRY ORCHARD Comes to The Yard Theatre Next Month

A Yard Theatre, ETT and HOME co-production, co-commissioned by The Yard Theatre and ETT, playing at The Yard Theatre, London from 5 September – 22 October and HOME, Manchester from 2 – 19 November 2022. 

Photos: Inside Press Night of A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 at the Donmar Warehouse

Check out all new photos from this weekend's press night for A Doll's House, Part 2 at the Donmar Warehouse.

BWW Review: A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2, Donmar Warehouse

Clever (even a bit too clever at times) sequel that picks up Ibsen's action 15 years later in a world that has the intractable problems many of us have today.

Photos: First Look at Noma Dumezweni in A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 at the Donmar Warehouse

Donmar Warehouse presents UK première of Lucas Hnath’s A Doll’s House, Part 2. Joining Noma Dumezweni as Nora are Patricia Allison (Emmy), Brían F. O'Byrne (Torvald), and June Watson (Anne Marie). James Macdonald’s production, in a reconfigured Donmar in the round, opens on 16 June, with previews from 10 June, and runs until 6 August. 

THE GLASS MENAGERIE Leads June's Top 10 New London Shows

June signals the start of a fantastic summer of theatre in London. From Amy Adam's West End debut to a sequel to Ibsen, to a revival of one of Matthew Bourne's most exciting works, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!

Innovation Arts and Entertainment Names James Macdonald as Director of Festivals and Event Development

Innovation Arts & Entertainment (IAE) has hired music industry veteran James Macdonald to oversee all of its festival and live event operations.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 at the Donmar Warehouse

All new rehearsal photos have been released for A Doll’s House, Part 2 which opens next month at the Donmar Warehouse. James Macdonald directs Noma Dumezweni (Nora), Patricia Allison (Emmy), Brían F. O'Byrne (Torvald), and June Watson (Anne Marie).

WHAT IF IF ONLY US Premiere & AIR World Premiere to be Presented by Burning Coal Theatre Company

Burning Coal Theatre Company will present its production of What If If Only (US premiere) and Air (world premiere) by Caryl Churchill, directed by Ana Radulescu, June 9 - 26, 2022.  This production, directed by Burning Coal’s Associate Artistic Director, will be performed at Burning Coal’s home, the Murphey School, 224 Polk Street, Raleigh, NC 27604. 

VIDEO: Watch Hampstead Theatre's Full Production of #AIWW: THE ARREST OF AI WEIWEI

#AIWW: The Arrest of Ai Weiwei (2013) is now available to watch on demand from Monday 27 April, 10am - Sunday 3 May, 10pm (BST). 

BWW TV: Watch Highlights of Ethan Hawke & Paul Dano in TRUE WEST on Broadway

Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of Sam Shepard's Tony & Pulitzer Prize-nominated drama True West, directed by James Macdonald (The Children), opened last week at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street), for a limited engagement through March 17, 2019.

BWW TV: Go Inside Opening Night of TRUE WEST with Ethan Hawke, Paul Dano & More!

The American Airlines Theatre was the place to be last night as Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of Sam Shepard's Tony & Pulitzer Prize-nominated drama True West, directed by James Macdonald (The Children), celebrated its opening night!

BWW TV: Ethan Hawke & Paul Dano Gear Up for Broadway Return in TRUE WEST!

Roundabout Theatre Company will soon present a new Broadway production of Sam Shepard's Tony & Pulitzer Prize-nominated drama True West, directed by James Macdonald (The Children).

VIDEO: Watch All New Promo for TRUE WEST, with Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano!

Roundabout Theatre Company will soon present a new Broadway production of Sam Shepard's Tony & Pulitzer Prize-nominated drama True West, directed by James Macdonald (The Children).

BWW TV: Hangin' with the Company of THE CHILDREN on Opening Night!

Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of The Royal Court Theatre's production of The Children, the new play by Olivier Award winner Lucy Kirkwood (Chimerica), directed by James MacDonald (Top Girls at MTC), opened just last night, December 12, at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

BWW TV: Watch Highlights from THE CHILDREN on Broadway!

The Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of The Royal Court Theatre's production of The Children, opens tonight, Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

BWW TV: What's THE CHILDREN All About? The Broadway-Bound Company Explains!

Direct from an acclaimed run in London, the powerful Royal Court Theatreproduction of Lucy Kirkwood's astonishing new play, The Children, will make its American debut at MTC with the heralded original cast.

On the next episode of ABC's 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., titled 'Turn, Turn, Turn', Coulson and his team find themselves without anyone they can trust, only to discover that they are trapped with a traitor in their midst.

Lionsgate's TEXAS CHAINSAW 3D continues the legendary story of the homicidal Sawyer family, picking up where Tobe Hooper's 1974 horror classic left off in Newt, Texas, where for decades people went missing without a trace. TEXAS CHAINSAW 3D hits theaters today, January 4th. Watch the latest trailer for the movie below!