Alan Williams News

The National Theatre has announced 15 productions of new plays and fresh adaptations by leading writers.

Director Rebecca Frecknall and actress Patsy Ferran recently picked up deserved Olivier Awards for their revelatory revival of Summer and Smoke. Now, they're back at the Almeida, bringing that fresh approach to well-known Chekhov instead of obscure Tennessee Williams.

Regent's Park Theatre have today announced principal casting for their productions of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar, alongside the full creative team for Evita.

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From Arthur Miller and Caryl Churchill to Don Quixote and zombie gore, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!

Chamber-pop group Birdsong At Morning recently released their exquisite two-disc/Blu-ray package Signs and Wonders, a carefully crafted and richly textured work recorded in high-resolution surround sound to highlight the masterful audio quality of the music.  The album features a lush 20-piece string orchestra and many well-known Boston-area musicians.   Today, Elmore Magazine is premiering the title track “Signs and Wonders” to celebrate spring – watch it HERE.

Do you ever wonder what would happen if we could live our lives all over again but be fully conscious of it the second time?

Matthew Croke is currently starring in the title role of Aladdin in the West End. He's also found the time to record his debut album, Only Dreaming, featuring a collection of classic songs from stage and screen.

Matt Croke, currently starring in the title role of Disney's stage musical ALADDIN, will release his debut album, ONLY DREAMING, on Friday 7th of December (digitally) and Friday 14th of December on CD.

From the quietly ambitious 4-CD box set debut, “Annals of My Glass House” (2011), through the expansive territory of “A Slight Departure” (2015), to the masterful new album, “Signs and Wonders” (2018), Birdsong At Morning has garnered rave reviews and airplay around the world.

It's so much fun, you might want to see it twice!

Austin Opera today announced four new members have joined the Company's Board of Trustees for the 2018-2019 season: Ernest Auerbach, John English, Jonathan Sessler, and Alan Williams. Their terms began July 1, 2018.

Music Theatre International (Europe), one of the world's leading theatrical licensing agencies, is proud to announce the second annual Junior Theatre Celebration (JTC), to be held at Leicester Curve on Sunday, 3 June. The event provides an opportunity for young students to celebrate their love of musicals and experience the transformative power of theatre.

Sherlock star Amanda Abbington and Sunset Boulevard leading man Danny Mac are starring in the UK premiere of the musical A Little Princess by Tony-nominated composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (Big Fish,The Addams Family, The Wild Party).

More star casting is announced for the UK premiere of the musical A Little Princess by Tony-nominated composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (Big Fish,The Addams Family, The Wild Party).

Alex Austin, Rochenda Sandall, Alec Secareanu, Alan Williams and Ria Zmitrowicz have been cast in Gundog, written by Simon Longman and directed by Royal Court Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone. Gundog runs in the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs Wednesday 31 January 2018 Saturday 10 March 2018 with press performances on Tuesday 6 February and Wednesday 7 February. The review embargo will be lifted Wednesday 7 February 11.59pm.

PURE FLIX, the leading independent faith and family film studio, announces the completion of principal photography for GOD'S NOT DEAD: A LIGHT IN DARKNESS, scheduled to release in theaters next Easter on March 30, 2018.

John Corbett (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) stars in ALL SAINTS, the inspiring true story of salesman-turned-pastor Michael Spurlock, debuting on digital, Blu-ray and DVD December 12 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and AFFIRM Films.

John Corbett (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) stars in ALL SAINTS, the inspiring true story of salesman-turned-pastor Michael Spurlock, debuting on digital, Blu-ray and DVD December 12 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and AFFIRM Films.

The 81st season of the Brevard Music Center (BMC) Summer Festival comes to its thrilling conclusion with a breathtaking finale weekend-August 3 to August 6-featuring The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan, Dvo?ak's Symphony No 8, Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5, and Verdi's 'Requiem.'

A coin toss at the start of each performance determines whether Lia Williams or Juliet Stevenson plays the role of Mary Stuart. The winner plays Queen Elizabeth I, while the loser takes on the role of Mary Queen of Scots. At the performance I saw, Stevenson was Elizabeth and Williams Mary. Both women appear as mirror images of each other, both dressed identically until the toss of the coin decides their fate.