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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.
George C. Wolfe Will Adapt SONG OF SOLOMON as Limited Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 10, 2021
Wolfe won Tony Awards for his Broadway productions of 'Angels in America: Millennium Approaches' and 'Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk.'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 10, 2021
Wolfe won Tony Awards for his Broadway productions of 'Angels in America: Millennium Approaches' and 'Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk.'
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.
West End's HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Begins Previews Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2016
The cloaking spell has been lifted! HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD has found its full West End company.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2016
The cloaking spell has been lifted! HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD has found its full West End company.
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.
J.K. Rowling Says West End's HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Not Hit the Big Screen
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2016
Author extraordinaire J.K. Rowling took to Twitter on Monday to dispel a rumor that her forthcoming West End play HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD is eyeing a big screen debut.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2016
Author extraordinaire J.K. Rowling took to Twitter on Monday to dispel a rumor that her forthcoming West End play HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD is eyeing a big screen debut.
West End's HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Finds Full Company; Rehearsals Underway!
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2016
The cloaking spell has been lifted! HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD has found its full West End company.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2016
The cloaking spell has been lifted! HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD has found its full West End company.
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.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Tickets Now Available to General Public
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2015
It's London's hottest ticket! Public booking for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child opened today (October 30) and to ensure customers are given the best possible chance to obtain tickets the Producers opened up a further booking period from 11 January 2017 to 30 April 2017. With the exception of late release and lottery tickets (not available to be purchased at this stage) from tomorrow at 11am, all available tickets will be on public sale.
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2015
It's London's hottest ticket! Public booking for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child opened today (October 30) and to ensure customers are given the best possible chance to obtain tickets the Producers opened up a further booking period from 11 January 2017 to 30 April 2017. With the exception of late release and lottery tickets (not available to be purchased at this stage) from tomorrow at 11am, all available tickets will be on public sale.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Announces New Set of Tickets On Sale
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 28, 2015
Tickets for the first booking period (7 June - 18 September 2016) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child sold out during priority on sale today (28 October 2015) and as a result the Producers have now put on sale seats for the second booking period to 8 January 2017 to those who registered for priority booking.
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 28, 2015
Tickets for the first booking period (7 June - 18 September 2016) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child sold out during priority on sale today (28 October 2015) and as a result the Producers have now put on sale seats for the second booking period to 8 January 2017 to those who registered for priority booking.
Harry Potter's Legacy Lives On! West End's 'CURSED CHILD' Is a Sequel, Not a Prequel
by Jessica Khan - Oct 23, 2015
Now that the artwork has been unveiled, the creative team for the West End's upcoming HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, PARTS I & II is opening up about the plot, which until now has been kept under a strict cloaking spell. Despite earlier rumors the plays would center on Harry Potter's parents, it looks like 'CURSED CHILD' will be a sequel, not a prequel.
by Jessica Khan - Oct 23, 2015
Now that the artwork has been unveiled, the creative team for the West End's upcoming HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, PARTS I & II is opening up about the plot, which until now has been kept under a strict cloaking spell. Despite earlier rumors the plays would center on Harry Potter's parents, it looks like 'CURSED CHILD' will be a sequel, not a prequel.
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!
NT Live's Benedict Cumberbatch-Led HAMLET Broadcast Breaks Records
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2015
Yesterday's October 15th live international broadcast of Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role of Lyndsey Turner's production of William Shakespeare's HAMLET was seen by more than 225,000 people, making it the largest global audience for a live broadcast day of any title in National Theatre Live history.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2015
Yesterday's October 15th live international broadcast of Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role of Lyndsey Turner's production of William Shakespeare's HAMLET was seen by more than 225,000 people, making it the largest global audience for a live broadcast day of any title in National Theatre Live history.
J.K. Rowling's HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD's 'Epic' Story to Be Staged in Two Parts
by Jessica Khan - Sep 24, 2015
Big news on the HP front today! J.K. Rowling took to Twitter to reveal that her upcoming play with Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, will be staged in two parts.
by Jessica Khan - Sep 24, 2015
Big news on the HP front today! J.K. Rowling took to Twitter to reveal that her upcoming play with Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, will be staged in two parts.
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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