SOUND OFF Special Edition: I'm Your #1 Fan! Laurie Metcalf & 10 Terrifying MISERY Casting Suggestions
by Pat Cerasaro
- Jun 24, 2015
The hottest news of the week as far as plays for the new season are concerned is the surprise announcement that the mainstage adaptation of Stephen King's iconic best-selling novel and its subsequent Academy Award-winning feature film adaptation, MISERY, would be coming to Broadway with Hollywood headliner Bruce Willis and a new leading lady in place of the previously announced Elizabeth Marvel - no less than three-time Emmy Award-winning stage and screen notable Laurie Metcalf. Of course, Metcalf will be essaying the operatically dramatic role of the ultimate all-time uber fan Annie Wilkes in the tale of a writer rescued from a horrific car accident by his number one fan only to be trapped and tortured at her secluded cabin in the deep backwoods of Maine. Kathy Bates memorably took home a Best Actress Oscar for her turn in the 1990 film and acclaimed screenwriter William Goldman told me himself in our InDepth InterView about the new stage version of the story that he originally wrote the role in the film explicitly for Bates, as revealed in our exclusive 2012 conversation here. Surely, now is the ideal time to consider some spectacular dramatic actresses who just might be the right replacements should the run of the play extend beyond Metcalf's involvement in the production - and Willis's, too, for that matter.
BWW Reviews: RICHARD III Stabs Through Expectations at Folger Theater
by G. Blaise Hoeler
- Feb 6, 2014
According to the news, on the same day that a giant horde of sea hawks from Seattle, Washington, pulverized an equally as large but not quite as majestic army of broncos from Colorado in East Rutherford, New Jersey, another battle was being waged in the Folger Shakespeare Theatre. This battle, however, was between Richard III and the rest of the world.
Joe's Pub Reflects on 15th Anniversary Season; Preps for 2014
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 2, 2014
In 2013 Joe's Pub at The Public launched its 15th Anniversary season and was named one of the top ten music venues in the country by Rolling Stone magazine. It was a busy year, and there are no signs of slowing down in 2014. With a new sound system, record-setting ticket sales and some of the most eclectic programming New York City has to offer, Joe's Pub continues to set the standard for showcase venues worldwide.
Rumer Willis Signs on for E!'s SONGBYRD Pilot
by Tyler Peterson
- Sep 25, 2013
According to Deadline, Willis has signed on to join Bethany Joy Lenz in E!'s upcoming scripted drama pilot SONGBYRD. The project comes from PRIVATE PRACTICE's Krista Vernoff and Diane Warren. Craig Zadan and Neil Meron will executive produce.
Fashion Photo of the Day 3/30/13 - Rumer Willis
by Rachel Stone
- Mar 30, 2013
Rumer Willis looked very chic and all grown up at the Los Angeles premiere of Dad Bruce Willis' film G.I. Joe: Retaliation. I love the classic white blouse and black pencil skirt but Willis added some edge with a studded oversized clutch and tallon shaped nails in hot pink.
DIE HARD Star Bruce Willis Says He 'Would Like to Do Theater'
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 28, 2013
DIE HARD film star Bruce Willis appears on the cover of the March 2013 issue of GQ. During his feature interview for the magazine, Willis, when asked if he might have made a 'different move' in his career, replied, 'I'd like to go and do theater. It seems like a more reasonable job, more manageable.'
Seattle Opera's LA BOHEME Opens 2/23
by Kelsey Denette
- Feb 5, 2013
Seattle Opera continues its 2012/13 season next month with 10 performances of one of the most popular operas ever composed. At turns joyful and heartbreaking, Puccini's La Boheme tells an unforgettable story of impoverished young people who are rich in friendship, love, and passion. La Boheme returns to Seattle Opera on February 23, running for 10 performances through March 10.
Theatre School at DePaul University Stages LIZZIE BRIGHT AND THE BUCKMINSTER BOY, Now thru 3/2
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 19, 2013
The Theatre School at DePaul University proudly presents LIZZIE BRIGHT AND THE BUCKMINSTER BOY, based on the book by Gary D. Schmidt, adapted by Cheryl L. West, and directed by John Jenkins, as the second piece in the 2012-2013 Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences Series. This production opens today, January 19, and runs through Saturday, March 2, 2013, at DePaul's historic Merle Reskin Theatre.
Theatre School at DePaul University Stages LIZZIE BRIGHT AND THE BUCKMINSTER BOY, 1/19-3/2
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 11, 2012
The Theatre School at DePaul University proudly presents LIZZIE BRIGHT AND THE BUCKMINSTER BOY, based on the book by Gary D. Schmidt, adapted by Cheryl L. West, and directed by John Jenkins, as the second piece in the 2012-2013 Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences Series. This production opens Saturday, January 19, and runs through Saturday, March 2, 2013, at DePaul's historic Merle Reskin Theatre.
WEST SIDE STORY Comes to NJPAC’s Prudential Hall, Now thru 5/6
by BWW News Desk
- May 1, 2012
The tour of the Broadway revival of West Side Story is coming to New Jersey. West Side Story opens at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center tonight, May 1, 2012. Award-winning librettist Arthur Laurents' Broadway direction will be recreated for the tour by David Saint, the Associate Director on Broadway. Mr. Saint is also the artistic director of the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick, NJ. The original Jerome Robbins choreography is reproduced by Tony Award-nominee Joey McKneely (The Boy from Oz, The Life).
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