Queen Mother

Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh Join Cast for UK Reading of RIGHT BEFORE I GO
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh will join Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry in a UK reading of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, RIGHT BEFORE I GO, at London's Soho Theatre.

Lorna Dallas to Perform THE CABARET FILES at Chelsea Table + Stag
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026

Lorna Dallas, one of cabaret's most acclaimed and cherished artists and the recipient of a 2020 Bistro Award for “Consummate Cabaret Artistry,” returns to Chelsea Table + Stage.

Review: PRINCESS LOCKEROOO’S THE NUTWAACKER at The Guggenheim Museum
by Gabby Ziccarelli - Dec 16, 2025

Presented by Works & Process at the Guggenheim, Princess Lockerooo’s The NutWAACKer a seasonal reimagining that also serves as a declaration: dance is art, street styles belong on the world’s most revered stages, and in movement born of resistance, we find freedom.

Interview: Shannon Emerick of ELECTRA at Classical Theatre Company
by Armando Urdiales - Sep 23, 2025

Shannon Emerick, a celebrated Houston stage actress and two-time Houston Press Best Actress winner, takes on one of Greek tragedy’s most formidable figures in Classical Theatre Company’s production of Electra. As Clytaemnestra, the queen, mother, and murderer whose actions set a family and a city on a path of grief and revenge, Emerick brings a deeply human perspective to a character often seen as purely villainous. In this interview, she discusses how she approached the role, the personal and emotional connections that shaped her performance, and what drew her to embody one of theatre’s most iconic and challenging women.

From the West End to DOWNTON ABBEY: A Look at Penelope Wilton's Stage Career
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 12, 2025

Since the early 1970s, Penelope Wilton has established herself as a major player on the British stage, and we are taking a look back at her expansive theatrical career, just in time for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.

Interview: Odyssey Theatre's Laurie Steven Talks About THE GIRL WITH NO HANDS
by Courtney Castelino - Aug 3, 2025

Odyssey Theatre’s Theatre Under the Stars premieres its new play, The Girl With No Hands, this weekend at Strathcona Park.

REVIEW: The Festival d'Avignon Presents LES PERSES By Gwenaël Morin
by Wesley Doucette - Jul 21, 2025

From 2023 to 2026, Festival d’Avignon artistic director Tiago Rodrigues has invited director Gwenaël Morin to stage an annual production under the banner Démonter Les Remparts Pour Finir Le Pont / Dismantle the Walls to Finish the Bridge.

Park Theatre Unveils Five Autumn Shows Including KINDLING, JOBSWORTH and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025

Adding to a season which includes the Papatango New Writing Prize winning show The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights, Christmas offering Dracapella, and more, Park Theatre has revealed a host of new shows.

Lorna Dallas Will Perform Encore of SNAPSHOTS at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025

Lorna Dallas will return to Chelsea Table + Stage for an encore performance of her all-new show in ”Snapshots”, her latest collection of musical memories. The debut of the show this past fall was welcomed with glorious acclaim.

Soprano Karen Slack to Tour to AFRICAN QUEENS To Kennedy Center, 92NY And University Of Toronto
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025

Karen Slack will continue the nationwide tour of her new program African Queens. This program celebrates the history and legacy of seven African queens, revered as rulers but not widely heralded in the Western world. Learn how to attend.

CELEBRITY WEAKEST LINK Lineup Announced At Barn Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2025

Chief Executive and Artistic Director Iwan Lewis, Executive Director Liam McMullan, and the whole team at the Barn Theatre has announced the celebrity line up for their charity event, The Weakest Link with Anne Robinson, on Saturday 18 January. 

Lorna Dallas To Debut New Show SNAPSHOTS At Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2024

Lorna Dallas will present her new show, SNAPSHOTS, at Chelsea Table + Stage this fall. The performance will feature a selection of songs and stories from her career. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: THE KING'S SPEECH, Watermill Theatre
by Mica Blackwell - Sep 30, 2024

The King's Speech achieves something other screen to stage adaptations struggle with: staying true to the spirit while feeling like its own entity. Anchored by a still compelling script and captivating lead duo, the Watermill's production is a beautiful tribute to David Seidler's magnum opus.

REVIEW: THE QUEEN'S NANNY Is An Entertaining Insight Into The Woman Who Really Raised The Late Queen Elizabeth II.
by Jade Kops - Sep 11, 2024

New work from Melanie Tait, THE QUEEN’S NANNY, is an amusing and enlightening tale about Marion Crawford, the Governess to the Princess that would become the UK’s longest reigning Queen.

Video: Sneak Peek Clip of THE SERPENT QUEEN Season Two Finale
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 27, 2024

STARZ has shared a sneak peek clip from the season two finale of  “The Serpent Queen,” featuring two time Academy Award® nominee Samantha Morton as the nefarious Queen Mother Catherine de Medici. Watch the clip now!

Video: STARZ Shares Sneak Peek from Episode 7 of THE SERPENT QUEEN
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 19, 2024

STARZ has unveiled a sneak peek clip from the seventh episode of  “The Serpent Queen” season two. In the seventh episode, “A House Divided,” tensions escalate as Edith and her followers wield newfound power, while Catherine grapples with political manipulations and betrayals. Watch the clip now!

Video: STARZ Unveils New Sneak Peek Clip from THE SERPENT QUEEN Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 13, 2024

STARZ has shared a sneak peek clip from the sixth episode of The Serpent Queen season two. Episode six of The Serpent Queen will premiere on Friday, August 16 at midnight on the STARZ app. On linear, it will debut on STARZ at 8:00 PM ET/PT in the U.S. and 9:00 PM ET/PT in Canada. Watch the clip!

Video: STARZ Shares Sneak Peek From Episode 5 of THE SERPENT QUEEN Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 5, 2024

STARZ has unveiled a sneak peek clip from the fifth episode of  “The Serpent Queen” season two, featuring two time Academy Award® nominee Samantha Morton as the nefarious Queen Mother Catherine de Medici. Academy Award® nominee Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting, Chevalier) also stars in this season as Queen Elizabeth I. Watch the clip!

Video: Samantha Morton in THE SERPENT QUEEN Sneak Peek
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 30, 2024

 STARZ has unveiled a sneak peek clip from the fourth episode of  “The Serpent Queen” season two, featuring Samantha Morton and Minnie Driver. Episode four of “The Serpent Queen” will premiere on Friday, August 2 at midnight on the STARZ app. Watch the sneak peek!

Video: Sneak Peek Clip From Third Episode of THE SERPENT QUEEN Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 22, 2024

STARZ has shared a sneak peek clip from the third episode of “The Serpent Queen” season two. Episode three of “The Serpent Queen” will premiere on Friday, July 26 at midnight on the STARZ app. On linear, it will debut on STARZ at 8:00 PM ET/PT in the U.S. and 9:00 PM ET/PT in Canada. Watch the clip!