Ben Richards News

The Bacon Brothers Band will perform at a fundraiser on March 22 to benefit Stand For The Troops (SFTT). The show, 'STANDS FOR THE TROOPS,' will help support SFTT's mission to safeguard the physical, mental and emotional well-being of our country's frontline troops - the young heroes who daily put their lives on the line protecting us and our way of life.

Following a three-year run in London's West End, audiences around the country will get the chance to enjoy ROCK OF AGES The Musical as it embarks on a UK tour, opening at The Palace Theatre, Manchester on 5th May 2014.

Sheffield Theatres will welcome Tom Edden as Fagin in Artistic Director Daniel Evans' production of Lionel Bart's Oliver!. The production runs from today 29 November 2013 until Saturday 25 January 2014 at the Crucible Theatre.

The Theatrical Management Association (TMA) has announced the winners of the 2013 UK Theatre Awards - the only nationwide awards to honour creative excellence and the outstanding achievement seen on and off stage throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Acclaimed actor, writer and theatre director Simon Callow, CBE, will receive The Stage Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre at the ceremony for the 2013 UK Theatre Awards on Sunday 20 October at London's historic Guildhall.

Derek Keeling is best known for his run on NBC's 'Grease: You're the One That I Want,' in which he placed third in Broadway's largest national casting call. Keeling made his Broadway debut in the summer of 2008 as Danny Zuko in Grease. He also played Johnny Cash in the first National Tour of 'Million Dollar Quartet.' He is continuing to pay tribute to Johnny Cash with a special performance in his home state of West Virginia. I recently caught up with Derek and he shared his reasons for wanting to do the tribute.

Sheffield Theatres today announces that Tom Edden will play Fagin in Artistic Director Daniel Evans' production of Lionel Bart's Oliver!. The production runs from Friday 29 November 2013 until Saturday 25 January 2014 at the Crucible Theatre.

After making its Scottish Premiere in Glasgow November 2012 9 to 5: The Musical swiftly returned in January 2013. Now, due to phenomenal demand, Dolly is set to return her show to The King's for a bit more overtime from today, 13 - 17 August.

Sheffield Theatres today announces the full cast for the forthcoming production of The Winter's Tale, directed by Paul Miller, and a casting update for the company's Christmas musical, Oliver! directed by Artistic Director Daniel Evans.

Sheffield Theatres today announce the full cast of the forthcoming The Winter's Tale, directed by Paul Miller, and a casting update for the company's Christmas show, Oliver! directed by Artistic Director Daniel Evans.

The Daily Mail reports that Ben Richards will play 'Bill Sikes' in OLIVER! at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre, beginning November 29, 2013. Richards will be joining Phil Davis, who was previously announced in the role of 'Fagin'.

After making its Scottish Premiere in Glasgow November 2012 9 to 5: The Musical swiftly returned in January 2013. Now, due to phenomenal demand, Dolly is set to return her show to The King's for a bit more overtime from 13 – 17 August.

Theatre fans, show stars and a host of celebrities last night came out in force to support the sixth annual installment of The Make A Difference Trust's firmly established carnival of camp, West End Eurovision.

It took a doctor who helped the NFL to teach the military about the potential brain damage battlefield concussions could cause - brain damage like that affecting Retired Army Maj. Ben Richards. He survived two roadside bombs in Iraq and both times he walked away from destroyed vehicles with no visible wounds. Yet Richards was grievously injured. He had suffered a permanent brain injury that would end his Army career and very nearly ruin his life. David Martin speaks to Richards and to Dr. David Hovda about traumatic brain injury, an invisible wound that affects tens of thousands of battlefield veterans, for a story to be broadcast on 60 MINUTES, Sunday, May 5 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Michael Haneke's AMOUR and Paul Thomas Anderson's THE MASTER lead this year's films in the London Critics' Circle nominations - receiving seven each. The 33rd London Critics Circle Awards are being held on Jan. 20 in London. Check below for the full list of nominees:

The Independent Spirit Awards have announced the nominations for the upcoming 28th annual awards ceremony, set for Feb. 23. Check out the full list of nominations below:

Plus Camerimage, the International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography, has revealed the lineup of films selected for the festival's main competition which includes a diverse slate of acclaimed films from around the globe.

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