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Mia Carragher Will Lead Stage Premiere of THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE (Jul 29, 2025)
Cast and Creatives Announced For PARADISE NOW! at the Bush Theatre (Oct 4, 2022)
George C. Wolfe Will Adapt SONG OF SOLOMON as Limited Series (Mar 10, 2021)
Mia Carragher Will Lead Stage Premiere of THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE (Jul 29, 2025)
Cast and Creatives Announced For PARADISE NOW! at the Bush Theatre (Oct 4, 2022)
George C. Wolfe Will Adapt SONG OF SOLOMON as Limited Series (Mar 10, 2021)
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Mia Carragher Will Lead Stage Premiere of THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2025
Mia Carragher is set to play the iconic role of Katniss Everdeen in the upcoming first-ever live stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins' book “The Hunger Games” and Lionsgate's motion picture, The Hunger Games.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2025
Mia Carragher is set to play the iconic role of Katniss Everdeen in the upcoming first-ever live stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins' book “The Hunger Games” and Lionsgate's motion picture, The Hunger Games.
Cast and Creatives Announced For PARADISE NOW! at the Bush Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2022
Paradise Now! a funny and raging new play about ambition, exploitation, and kinship in a world that wants to keep us strangers, opens at the Bush Theatre on 2 December (press night 8 December). This new Bush Theatre commission by Margaret Perry (Collapsible) is an exciting collaboration with director Jaz Woodcock-Stewart (Civilisation) and features an all-female ensemble cast.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2022
Paradise Now! a funny and raging new play about ambition, exploitation, and kinship in a world that wants to keep us strangers, opens at the Bush Theatre on 2 December (press night 8 December). This new Bush Theatre commission by Margaret Perry (Collapsible) is an exciting collaboration with director Jaz Woodcock-Stewart (Civilisation) and features an all-female ensemble cast.
BWW News: Lionsgate Purchases Rights to All 22 TORTALL Books from #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author Tamora Pierce For Television
by Bonnie Lynn Wagner - Nov 3, 2019
One of the staples in fantasy that authors still cite as an inspiration is Tamora Pierce. Her books have been shelved in both adult and YA fiction, and a generation has grown up with iconic characters such as Alanna the Lioness. While most of today's teens aren't as familiar with Pierce, the authors who write their favorite books always hail the impact she had on their own careers. Authors from Sarah J. Maas to Kristin Cashore to Rae Carson and more. Now, a whole new generation is about to discover Pierce, and all of her forever-fans are about to fall in love all over again.
by Bonnie Lynn Wagner - Nov 3, 2019
One of the staples in fantasy that authors still cite as an inspiration is Tamora Pierce. Her books have been shelved in both adult and YA fiction, and a generation has grown up with iconic characters such as Alanna the Lioness. While most of today's teens aren't as familiar with Pierce, the authors who write their favorite books always hail the impact she had on their own careers. Authors from Sarah J. Maas to Kristin Cashore to Rae Carson and more. Now, a whole new generation is about to discover Pierce, and all of her forever-fans are about to fall in love all over again.
Russell Tovey, Mark Bonnar & More Announced For QUEERS At Old Vic
by Marianka Swain - Jul 4, 2017
The Old Vic today announces casting for Queers, a series of eight monologues curated by Mark Gatiss. Staged on 28 and 31 July at The Old Vic, they mark 50 years since the Sexual Offences Act of 1967 began the decriminalisation process for homosexuality between men. Queers celebrates some of the most poignant, funny, tragic and riotous moments of British gay male history over the last century.
by Marianka Swain - Jul 4, 2017
The Old Vic today announces casting for Queers, a series of eight monologues curated by Mark Gatiss. Staged on 28 and 31 July at The Old Vic, they mark 50 years since the Sexual Offences Act of 1967 began the decriminalisation process for homosexuality between men. Queers celebrates some of the most poignant, funny, tragic and riotous moments of British gay male history over the last century.
TRANSPARENT, BLACK-ISH Among Winners of 2016 Peabody Awards; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 22, 2016
The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors today announced the Entertainment and Children's programs that are among this year's Peabody 30 winners.
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 22, 2016
The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors today announced the Entertainment and Children's programs that are among this year's Peabody 30 winners.
Mark Rylance, Ben Whishaw Among BAFTA TV AWARD Nominees; Full List!
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 30, 2016
Nominations for The British Academy Television Awards have been announced. The awards honor the very best in Television broadcast on British screens during the preceding year.
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 30, 2016
Nominations for The British Academy Television Awards have been announced. The awards honor the very best in Television broadcast on British screens during the preceding year.
Lady Gaga, Denzel Washington Among Winners of 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards; Full List
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 11, 2016
Tonight's the night! As of this evening, the 2016 awards season officially begins with the Golden Globes, honoring excellence in film and television.
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 11, 2016
Tonight's the night! As of this evening, the 2016 awards season officially begins with the Golden Globes, honoring excellence in film and television.
Photo Flash: Accio Artwork! New Poster for West End's HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, PARTS I & II
by Jessica Khan - Oct 22, 2015
We couldn't conjure a better poster for J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany's upcoming Harry Potter prequel plays HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, PARTS I & II. Scroll down for a first look at the new artwork (which Rowling tweeted she 'loves') for the West End's upcoming, two-part production!
by Jessica Khan - Oct 22, 2015
We couldn't conjure a better poster for J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany's upcoming Harry Potter prequel plays HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, PARTS I & II. Scroll down for a first look at the new artwork (which Rowling tweeted she 'loves') for the West End's upcoming, two-part production!
Starz to Co-Produce Writer/Director Stephen Poliakoff's CLOSE TO THE ENEMY Original Miniseries
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 14, 2015
Starz today announced it has secured, via a deal with international distributor all3media International, the exclusive U.S. premium rights to, and will co-produce the six-episode original miniseries “Close to the Enemy,”
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 14, 2015
Starz today announced it has secured, via a deal with international distributor all3media International, the exclusive U.S. premium rights to, and will co-produce the six-episode original miniseries “Close to the Enemy,”
Magical News! Be the First to Get Tickets for HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in London
by Jessica Khan - Jul 31, 2015
You won't need a Time Turner to flash back to the days before Harry Potter became a legend. The Daily Mail writes that HARRY POTTER author J.K. Rowling and ONCE director John Tiffany have crafted a new play centered on the literary icon's parents -- Lily and James.
by Jessica Khan - Jul 31, 2015
You won't need a Time Turner to flash back to the days before Harry Potter became a legend. The Daily Mail writes that HARRY POTTER author J.K. Rowling and ONCE director John Tiffany have crafted a new play centered on the literary icon's parents -- Lily and James.
Benedict Cumberbatch-Led HAMLET Will Be Broadcast in US Cinemas Through NT Live This Fall!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 30, 2015
Fathom Events, in partnership with National Theatre Live and BY Experience, are pleased to present 'NT Live: Hamlet' on October 15, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. local time. Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (The Imitation Game) takes on the title role of William Shakespeare's great tragedy directed by Lyndsey Turner and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions. Captured live earlier the same day, the event will be broadcast from London's Barbican Theatre to select U.S. cinemas.
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 30, 2015
Fathom Events, in partnership with National Theatre Live and BY Experience, are pleased to present 'NT Live: Hamlet' on October 15, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. local time. Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (The Imitation Game) takes on the title role of William Shakespeare's great tragedy directed by Lyndsey Turner and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions. Captured live earlier the same day, the event will be broadcast from London's Barbican Theatre to select U.S. cinemas.
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