William Goldman
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August 12, 1931 (91)
Birth Place: Highland Park, IL, USA
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by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2022
Bristol Valley Theater, the Finger Lakes' award-winning live professional theater, will return this summer to live performances inside their theater venue at Main Street in Naples.

by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2022
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre has announced full casting and production details for MISERY adapted by William Goldman from the novel by Stephen King and directed by MCT's Artistic Director Brent Hazelton.

by Michael Rabice - Oct 30, 2022
The Halloween season is upon us and the folks at Kavinoky Theatre have capitalized on the eerie and sometimes gruesome story that is Stephen King's MISERY. Thanks to the blockbuster 1990 movie adaptation featuring the fascinatingly devious Kathy Bates, the story has some name recognition. Bates went on to win the Academy Award for Best Actress , allowing no one to ever be comfortable with the thought of a sledge hammer by a bedside. High marks across the board can be given to all involved in this creepy tale that opened on Friday night.

by Jerri Shafer - Oct 27, 2022
Successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued from a car crash by his 'Number One Fan,' Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads the manuscript to his newest novel and becomes enraged when she discovers the author has killed off her favorite character, Misery Chastain. Annie forces Paul to write a new 'Misery' novel, and he quickly realizes Annie has no intention of letting him go anywhere. By William Goldman based on the novel by Stephen King, Directed by Ben Viccellio, the Cast includes: Maureen Browning, Bruce Jacklin & Steve Jefferson. Performances are Oct. 21 - Nov. 12 , 2022, at The Alcove Dinner Theatre, 116 South Main St., Mount Vernon, OH 43050. For tickets or more information, visit: https://www.alcoverestaurant.com/dinner-theatre.html#/

by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 23, 2022
Osceola Arts will present the Central Florida premiere of William Goldman's Misery, a dramatic play based on the novel by Stephen King. Beginning Friday, October 28th this production will run only two weekends, closing on Sunday, November 6th.

by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 9, 2022
Threshold Stage Company will present 'Misery' by William Goldman (adapted from Stephen King's best-selling novel). The show will be directed by Jack Neary at the Star Theatre at the Kittery Community Center from October 21st - November 6th, 2022.

by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2022
Misery comes to Theatre Tallahassee next month. Performances will run Oct 20 – Nov 6, 2022. Written by William Goldman, the play is based on the novel by Stephen King.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2022
Lone Star College North Harris in collaboration with Cash Carpenter Productions will present Misery by William Goldman, based on the novel by Stephen King, October 19-29.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2022
The Ringwald Theatre will present the stage adaptation of Stephen King’s thriller Misery, playing at their Ferndale location inside Affirmations from October 7-31, 2022.

by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2022
MISERY loves company! Join us for the stage version of Stephen King's novel starring Kim Zimmer and Eric Parker. Playing at the Barn Theatre September 8 through 11 – just one long weekend.
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by A.A. Cristi - Nov 1, 2017
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presented the 30th Anniversary of No Way to Treat a Lady. A laugh-filled evening featuring songs from the Richard Rodgers Award winning musical by Douglas J. Cohen, based on the novel by William Goldman (The Princess Bride). MAC Award winner KLea Blackhurst (Hello, Dolly!, Goodspeed) and author Cohen co-host the event which will feature many of the performers from past productions, both off-Broadway at the York Theatre and Hudson Guild, and regionally (Florida Studio Theatre, Village Theater, Barrington Stage, TheaterWorks in Hartford, Coconut Grove in Florida, Colony Theater in L.A.), as well as photographs and footage from over a dozen international productions. Cohen will also reveal some of the show's unique history behind the scenes.
by Behind the Curtain - Jun 21, 2017
Every week director Robert W Schneider and actor Kevin David Thomas pull back the curtain on neglected, forgotten, and under appreciated musicals, as well as bizarre performances, endearing television appearances, and all things show business. This Week: A spirited discussion about the Portland WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? and the role of diversity in casting, the power of imagination, an exploration of William Goldman's great book, and a celebration of the brilliance of Canadian comedy!
by Caryn Robbins - May 11, 2016
On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, James asked guest Rob Reiner about the prospect of 'The Princess Bride' as a new musical.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Feb 1, 2016
Renowned author Stephen King stopped by the Broadhurst Theatre last week to see the currently-running Broadway production of Misery, an adaptation of his celebrated 1987 horror novel. King went backstage to surprise stars Bruce Willis and Laurie Metcalf, and you can check out what went down below!
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 22, 2016
Laurie Metcalf, currently starring opposite Bruce Willis in MISERY on Broadway, and Aaron Tveit, star of FOX's upcoming broadcast of GREASE: LIVE! stopped by THE WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE clubhouse last night.
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 21, 2015
Bruce Willis stopped by today's LIVE to talk about making his Broadway debut opposite Laurie Metcalf in MISERY.
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 18, 2015
Bruce Willis and Laurie Metcalf star in the Broadway stage adaptation of the Stephen King novel MISERY. 'There's no stopping, it's all live,' says Willis of his Broadway debut.
by Sally Henry - Dec 13, 2015
The official soundtrack of the new suspense thriller Broadway play, MISERY, is now available to stream from SoundCloud in its entirety. Composed by Michael Feldman, the track list includes nine songs.
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 11, 2015
When LATE SHOW guest Bruce Willis claimed he does his own stunts, host Stephen Colbert wasn't buying it but quickly learns you don't call the action star a liar!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 16, 2015
From adaptation, to scenic design, music and interpretation, the MISERY MANUSCRIPT SERIES takes audiences behind the scenes for an inside look at how the thriller was brought to life (and death) on stage. From best-selling novel to award-winning movie and now Broadway, watch as scenic designer David Korins discusses creating the world of Misery.