Benedict Cumberbatch News

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the sixth production of National Theatre Live's second season - broadcast live from the National Theatre in London, Danny Boyle's acclaimed production of FRANKENSTEIN. FRANKENSTEIN will be broadcast with two different actors alternating the roles for two different experiences - the first, on SUNDAY, APRIL 3 at 2pm with Benedict Cumberbatch as the Creature & Jonny Lee Miller as Victor and on SUNDAY, APRIL 10 at 2pm with Benedict Cumberbatch as Victor and Jonny Lee Miller as the Creature - both performances can be seen at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd. in La Mirada.

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The Society of London Theatre announced today that Stephen Sondheim, the legendary American composer and lyricist, will be the recipient of the Olivier Special Award 2011.

The broadcasts will be shown on screens throughout the U.S. with additional encore dates in most markets.

The Society of London Theatre announced today that Stephen Sondheim, the legendary American composer and lyricist, will be the recipient of the Olivier Special Award 2011.

The National Theatre production of Frankenstein, directed by Oscar-winner Danny Boyle (127 Hours, Slumdog Millionaire), will be presented in movie theatres around the world on March 24. Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller alternate the roles of Victor Frankenstein and the Creature. Was it a critical success? Find out here!

The National Theatre production of Frankenstein, directed by Oscar-winner Danny Boyle (127 Hours, Slumdog Millionaire), will be presented in movie theatres around the world on March 24. Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller alternate the roles of Victor Frankenstein and the Creature. Catch a trailor for the production below!

National Theatre Live continues its season with the Derek Jacobi's hugely acclaimed performance as Shakespeare's KING LEAR, directed by Michael Grandage at the Donmar Warehouse. National Theatre Live is an initiative by the UK's National Theatre to broadcast live performances onto cinema screens around the world. KING LEAR marks National Theatre Live's second collaboration with another British theatre company, following the highly successful broadcast of Complicite's A Disappearing Number last year.

National Theatre Live continues its season with the Derek Jacobi's hugely acclaimed performance as Shakespeare's KING LEAR, directed by Michael Grandage at the Donmar Warehouse. National Theatre Live is an initiative by the UK's National Theatre to broadcast live performances onto cinema screens around the world. KING LEAR marks National Theatre Live's second collaboration with another British theatre company, following the highly successful broadcast of Complicite's A Disappearing Number last year.

X Factor 2010 contestant Aiden Grimshaw attends Capital Rocks at Old Billingsgate on December 13, 2010 in London, England.

Rapper Jay-Z signs copies of his book 'Decoded' at Barnes & Noble, 5th Avenue on November 17, 2010 in New York City.

Accorning to an article by Baz Bamigboye for UK Daily Mail, director Danny Boyle has as cast not one, but two stars to lead his upcoming production of Nick Dear's FRANKENSTEIN play. Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller will alternate between the title character and his creator. Performances begin in February at the National Theatre.

The Evening Standard Theatre Awards, established in 1955, are presented annually for outstanding achievements in London Theatre. Sponsored by the Evening Standard newspaper, the 2010 Awards will be presented at the Savory on November 28, 2010. The short list of the 2010 nominees will be released one week prior to the ceremony.

It has been announced that Steven Spielberg is set to adapt War Horse into a feature length film. Last year the filmmaker purchased rights to Michael Morpurgo's novel, and has now confirmed that he will be directing the project as well.

Photos from the English National Ballet 60th Anniversary party at the Dorchester Hotel on June 15, 2010 in London, England.

Tim Arnold's New Studio Album SONNET 155 will play 3 ‘Exclusive' Performances at the Almeida Theatre May 2nd, 9th and 16th @ 7pm. One rock band. One string quartet. Two opera singers. Three actors.

Tim Arnold's New Studio Album SONNET 155 will play 3 ‘Exclusive' Performances at the Almeida Theatre May 2nd, 9th and 16th @ 7pm. One rock band. One string quartet. Two opera singers. Three actors.

Tim Arnold's New Studio Album SONNET 155 will play 3 ‘Exclusive' Performances at the Almeida Theatre May 2nd, 9th and 16th @ 7pm. One rock band. One string quartet. Two opera singers. Three actors.

Tim Arnold's New Studio Album SONNET 155 will play 3 ‘Exclusive' Performances at the Almeida Theatre May 2nd, 9th and 16th @ 7pm. One rock band. One string quartet. Two opera singers. Three actors.

The nominations have been released for the 2006 Laurence Olivier Awards. The ceremony for this year's awards will take place at the Park Lane Hilton on February, 2006. Leading the pack this year are Billy Elliot with nine nominations, and Guys and Dolls with eight.