Barry Humphries News

The first TV spot has aired for Peter Jackson's highly anticipated film THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY. The film opens December 14th. Check out the ad below!

TheOneRing.net reports that New Zealand musician Neil Finn will provide the ending credits song for the highly anticipated film THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY. Finn is best known as the lead singer and guitar player for the band Crowded House.

New York City's Drama Desk-nominated Parallel Exit returns to the Joyce SoHo for the third time, to present the world premiere of I LOVE BOB, an evening-length comic ballet, from July 20-29, 2012 at 7:30pm at Joyce SoHo

New York City's Drama Desk-nominated Parallel Exit returns to the Joyce SoHo for the third time, to present the world premiere of I LOVE BOB, an evening-length comic ballet, from tonight, July 20-July 29, 2012.

Paul Dainty, Chairman of Dainty Group has announced that the iconic performer, satirist, artist and comedian Barry Humphries will take his final bow to Australian audiences during his farewell tour, 'Eat Pray Laugh!'. The tour will visit Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne from today, July 19.

New York City's Drama Desk-nominated Parallel Exit returns to the Joyce SoHo for the third time, to present the world premiere of I LOVE BOB, an evening-length comic ballet, from July 20-29, 2012 at 7:30pm at Joyce SoHo, 155 Mercer Street (between Houston & Prince). Tickets are $25 general admission ($15 student/senior) and are available by phone at JoyceCharge 212-242-0800 or online at joyce.org. The performance on Saturday, July 28 is a benefit and tickets are $150.

Actress Melanie Lynskey has joined the plethora of international stars supporting The Court Theatre's fundraising auction on Trade Me.

On the day of the State Memorial Service in his honour, NSW Premier, The Hon. Barry O'Farrell and Live Performance Australia (LPA) today announced that Jimmy Little AO will be one of the recipients of the prestigious JC Williamson AwardTM, to be presented at the 2012 Helpmann Awards®.

Paul Dainty, Chairman of Dainty Group has announced that the iconic performer, satirist, artist and comedian Barry Humphries will take his final bow to Australian audiences during his farewell tour, 'Eat Pray Laugh!'. The tour will visit Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne from July 19.

The New York Times reports today that comedian Barry Humphries, best known for portraying his female alter-ego Dame Edna Everage, will officially retire the beloved character following her final tour, EAT PRAY LAUGH!, which launches in Australia and is anticipated to make stops in the US and the UK.

According to the Sydney Telegraph, Barry Humphries who is best-known as the beloved Dame Edna will soon retire the famous character. Humphries told the Telegraph: 'Look, the fact of the matter is that I'm beginning to feel a bit senior. I love it and it's healthy for me. It's the best aerobics you could do, leaping around on stage, but it's gruelling when there are other things to do.'

New York City's Drama Desk-nominated Parallel Exit returns to the Joyce SoHo for the third time, to present the world premiere of I LOVE BOB, an evening-length comic ballet, from July 20-29, 2012 at 7:30pm at Joyce SoHo, 155 Mercer Street (between Houston & Prince). Tickets are $25 general admission ($15 student/senior) and are available by phone at JoyceCharge 212-242-0800 or online at joyce.org. The performance on Saturday, July 28 is a benefit and tickets are $150.

First Family Entertainment and New Wimbledon Theatre present Dame Edna Everage in this year's pantomime Dick Whittington. The original desperate housewife turned global gigastar makes her pantomime debut at New Wimbledon Theatre this Christmas.

Gary Naylor sees an old school panto and enjoys it - doesn't he, possums?

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is thrilled to welcome The Pleasance to Brits Off Broadway with NINA CONTI: TALK TO THE HAND, written by Ms. Conti and Bill Dare, directed by Mr. Dare and featuring Ms. Conti with Monkey & Granny. NINA CONTI: TALK TO THE HAND begins performances on Tuesday, November 8 for a limited engagement through Sunday, November 13. Press opening is Thursday, November 10 at 7:00 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7 PM; Friday at 8 PM; Saturday at 2 PM & 8 PM; Sunday at 3 PM. Single tickets are $35 ($24.50 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or go to www.59e59.org. For more information, visit www.britsoffbroadway.com.

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is thrilled to welcome The Pleasance to Brits Off Broadway with NINA CONTI: TALK TO THE HAND, written by Ms. Conti and Bill Dare, directed by Mr. Dare and featuring Ms. Conti with Monkey & Granny.

Song and Script is Toronto's oldest independent music store and they are celebrating their 50th incredible year in our city. Co-owners Dane Taylor and Bob Sagman invited BWW into the store for an afternoon to peruse the selection and quiz employees on all things Broadway! After an exciting afternoon of shopping, we are thrilled to profile this gem of a store to ensure our readers know that there is still somewhere in Toronto that exists solely to celebrate musical theatre.

According to Deasline.com, Evangeline Lilly and Barry Humphries will join previously announced Sir Ian McKellen and Cate Blanchett in 'The Hobbit.' Lord of the Rings director and Oscar winner Peter Jackson, who will direct the two-part film, wrote in a casting update:'Evangeline Lilly will be playing a new character-the Woodland Elf, Tauriel. Her name means 'daughter of Mirkwood' and, beyond that, we must leave you guessing!.' He added, 'I'm also highly excited that Barry Humphries will be portraying the Goblin King, in much the way Andy Serkis created Gollum.'

Live Performance Australia (LPA) today announced that the recipients of the prestigious JC Williamson AwardTM, to be presented at the 2011 Helpmann Awards®, are Nancye Hayes OAM, Toni Lammond AM and Jill Perryman AM MBE.

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County presents AN EVENING WITH DAME EDNA. The glittering, effervescent, tirelessly funny DAME EDNA EVERAGE will light up the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall with her purple-hued hair and sassy Aussie wit on April 13 and 14, 2011. The Tony Award-winning dame from Down Under brings her stage show to Miami for two evenings of glitz, glamour, and her signature gladiolas. AN EVENING WITH DAME EDNA is part of the inaugural season of the 2010-2011 Adrienne Arsht Center comedy series, COMEDY PLANET.