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Photo Flash: Lara Pulver and Gemma Sutton Join Imelda Staunton in West End's GYPSY
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 2, 2015


Joining Imelda Staunton, who stars as the indomitable Momma Rose in the West End transfer of Jonathan Kent's production of Gypsy, are Lara Pulver and Gemma Sutton who reprise the roles of Louise and June respectively in the five star Chichester Festival Theatre production, while Peter Davison joins the cast to play Herbie. The cast also features Dan Burton as Tulsa, Billy Hartman as Uncle Jocko, Jack Chissick as Mr Goldstone, Anita Louise Combe as Tessie Tura, Harry Dickman as Pop, Lucinda Shaw as Mother, Roger Dipper as L.A., Louise Gold as Mazeppa, Clare Halse as Majorie May, Tom Hodgkins as Mr Weber, Kieran Jae as Yonkers, Julie Legrand as Electra, Danielle Morris as Geraldine, Luke Street as Little Rock, Damien Poole as Kansas, Lauren Hall as Delores and Natalie Woods as Agnes. Ensemble members include Liz Ewing, Lauren Ingram, Tom Murphy and Phillip Catchpole. The casting of the roles of Baby June and Baby Louise will be announced shortly.

Photo Flash: Lara Pulver and Peter Davison Join West End's GYPSY
by Matt Smith - Jan 23, 2015


Joining Imelda Staunton, who stars as the indomitable Momma Rose in the West End transfer of Jonathan Kent's production of Gypsy, are Lara Pulver who will reprise the role of Louise and Peter Davison who joins the cast to play Herbie. Final casting for this five star Chichester Festival Theatre production will be announced shortly. Take a look at photos of the three leads below!

BWW Reviews: Hemos visto 'Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown'
by Javier A. Gabrielssön - Jan 12, 2015


El pasado mes de diciembre tuve la oportunidad de asistir en el Playhouse Theatre de Londres a una de las funciones previas de la adaptación teatral musical de Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios. Aunque en Broadway no tuvo una carrera demasiado larga -dos únicos meses en cartel, sin contar el de previas-, los productores de Women on the verge of a nervous breakdown quieren probar si en el viejo continente se aprecia mejor el libreto de Jeffrey Lane con música y letras de David Yazbek, sobre una de las películas más célebres de Pedro Almodóvar.

Photo Coverage: Pics Of Staunton As GYPSY West End Transfer Goes On Sale!
by Carrie Dunn - Dec 18, 2014


Imelda Staunton will star as the indomitable Momma Rose in the West End transfer of Jonathan Kent's five star sell-out Chichester Festival Theatre production of Gypsy, the first to be seen in London for forty years. This strictly limited season opens at the Savoy Theatre on 15 April 2015 with previews from 28 March 2015 (7.30pm). Further casting for Gypsy, which goes on sale today, 18 December 2014, will be announced shortly.

Awards 2014 - Two Days To Go! A Look Back At Past Winners
by Carrie Dunn - Nov 25, 2014


The 2014 BWW:UK Award winners will be announced on Thursday - so we thought it's about time we looked back at the previous years!

Imelda Staunton to Lead Chicester Festival's GYPSY this Autumn
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 11, 2014


Gypsy opens at Chichester this autumn with Imelda Staunton leading a stellar cast as the indomitable Mama Rose, widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest female musical roles.

National Theatre Live Broadcasts Sam Mendes-Helmed KING LEAR with Simon Russell Beale in Cinemas Today
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2014


Two-time Olivier Award winner Simon Russell Beale's performance in the title role of William Shakespeare's KING LEAR, directed by Academy Award winner Sam Mendes, will be seen by cinema audiences worldwide when NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE broadcasts the production live from the National's Olivier Theatre today, May 1, 2014, with varying dates internationally and encore screenings to follow.

Chichester's PRIVATE LIVES, Starring Toby Stephens and Anna Chancellor, Hits U.S. Cinemas Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2013


CinemaLive and Digital Theatre previously announced the second production to be distributed as part of the West End Theatre Series - the Chichester Festival Theatre production of Noel Coward's Private Lives, directed by Jonathan Kent and starring Toby Stephens and Anna Chancellor.

National Theatre Live to Broadcast Sam Mendes-Helmed KING LEAR with Simon Russell Beale in Cinemas on May 1, 2014
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 6, 2013


Two-time Olivier Award winner Simon Russell Beale's performance in the title role of William Shakespeare's KING LEAR, directed by Academy Award winner Sam Mendes, will be seen by cinema audiences worldwide whenNATIONAL THEATRE LIVE broadcasts the production live from the National's Olivier Theatre on Thursday, May 1, 2014, with varying dates internationally and encore screenings to follow.

Hugh Jackman Stars in Rodgers & Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! on PBS's Great Performances Tonight
by TV News Desk - Nov 15, 2013


Great news for Hollywood and Broadway fans: Hugh Jackman-who recently starred in the worldwide hit film version of 'Les Miserables'- can be seen again in his breakout musical role as cowpoke Curly in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, tonight, November 15 at 9 p.m. on THIRTEEN's Great Performances

Noel Coward's PRIVATE LIVES with Toby Stephens & Anna Chancellor to be Screened in U.S. Cinemas, 12/11
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 11, 2013


NCM Fathom Events, CinemaLive and Digital Theatre present the second production to be distributed as part of the West End Theatre Series - the Chichester Festival Theatre production ofNoel Coward's "Private Lives," pre-recorded by Digital Theatre at London's Gielgud Theatre. Directed by Jonathan Kent and starring Toby Stephens and Anna Chancellor, Noel Coward's "Private Lives," will be presented in select U.S. cinemas on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 7:00 p.m. local time. In addition to the celebrated performance, audiences will be treated to a behind-the-scenes West End experience with the cast and crew discussing award-winning playwright and composer Coward's enduring significance.

Simon Russell Beale Leads KING LEAR - Full Cast Announced!
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 11, 2013


Sam Mendes directs Shakespeare's KING LEAR, opening in the Olivier Theatre on 23 January. Simon Russell Beale plays the title role; the cast also includes Stephen Boxer (as Gloucester), Cassie Bradley, Tom Brooke (Edgar), Richard Clothier, Jonathan Dryden Taylor, Kate Fleetwood (Goneril), Simon Manyonda, Anna Maxwell Martin (Regan), Daniel Millar, Michael Nardone, Gary Powell, Adrian Scarborough (Fool), Hannah Stokely, Stanley Townsend (Kent), Sam Troughton (Edmund), Olivia Vinall (Cordelia) and Ross Waiton. The production will be designed by Anthony Ward, with lighting by Paul Pyant, video design by Jon Driscoll, fight direction by Terry King and sound design by Paul Arditti.

Hugh Jackman Stars in Rodgers & Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! on PBS's Great Performances, 11/15
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 8, 2013


Great news for Hollywood and Broadway fans: Hugh Jackman-who recently starred in the worldwide hit film version of "Les Miserables"- can be seen again in his breakout musical role as cowpoke Curly in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, Friday, November 15 at 9 p.m. on THIRTEEN's Great Performances

Tickets On Sale For Cinema Release Of PRIVATE LIVES, Feb 2014
by Carrie Dunn - Nov 8, 2013


Tickets go on sale today for the second production to be distributed as part of CinemaLive and Digital Theatre's West End Theatre Series, the Chichester Festival Theatre production of Noel Coward's Private Lives, directed by Jonathan Kent and starring Toby Stephens and Anna Chancellor, captured at London's Gielgud Theatre.

Toby Stephens and Anna Chancellor-Led PRIVATE LIVES to Hit UK Cinemas in 2014
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 18, 2013


Following the huge success of Merrily We Roll Along, CinemaLive and Digital Theatre announce the second title in the WEST END THEATRE SERIES

Chichester's PRIVATE LIVES, Starring Toby Stephens and Anna Chancellor, to Hit U.S. Cinemas, Dec 11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2013


CinemaLive and Digital Theatre are today delighted to announce the second production to be distributed as part of the West End Theatre Series - the Chichester Festival Theatre production of Noel Coward's Private Lives, directed by Jonathan Kent and starring Toby Stephens and Anna Chancellor.

Review Roundup: PRIVATE LIVES Opens in the West End
by BWW News Desk - Jul 4, 2013


Following a sell-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre, Private Lives opened at the Gielgud theatre last night, July 3, with Toby Stephens and Anna Chancellor reprising their starring roles in Noel Coward's classic screwball comedy.

OLIVIERS 2013: All The Winners! SWEENEY TODD, TOP HAT, THE AUDIENCE & More Win Big...
by BWW Special Coverage - Apr 28, 2013


It's time for the 2013 Olivier Awards - we'll be updating live with all the winners in all the categories!

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