Benjamin Walker News

Review: WOLF KINGS at The Chapel

by James Lindhorst — November 10, 2024

“Wolf Kings” is more performance art than a play.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 21, 2024

by — June 21, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 21, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

OPENING NIGHT Starring Sheridan Smith Will End its West End Run Early

by Stephi Wild — April 11, 2024

The new musical John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT will now end its run at the Gielgud Theatre on Saturday 18 May 2024.

Review Roundup: Ivo Van Hove, Rufus Wainwright Musical OPENING NIGHT Opens In London

by A.A. Cristi — March 26, 2024

Read reviews for the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith.

Review: OPENING NIGHT, Gielgud Theatre

by Aliya Al-Hassan — March 26, 2024

Now a stage musical, John Cassavetes’ 1977 film Opening Night was a commercial flop when it was released, later becoming something of a cult classic of American independent cinema.

Photos: First Look At Sheridan Smith And More In John Cassavetes' OPENING NIGHT

by A.A. Cristi — March 22, 2024

See photos of the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith.

Photos: First Look at OPENING NIGHT Starring Sheridan Smith

by Stephi Wild — March 12, 2024

All new photos have been released from the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT, a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith.

Benjamin Walker, Rebecca Thornhill, and More Join the Cast of the World Premiere of OPENING NIGHT

by Stephi Wild — January 18, 2024

Full casting has been announced for the World Premiere of John Cassavetes' OPENING NIGHT, a new musical with book by Ivo van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright.

Video: A Crash Course on MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

by Nicole Rosky — December 17, 2022

Something is stirring! As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along will transfer to Broadway in Fall 2023.

THE KING'S DAUGHTER to Be Available for Streaming and Purchase

by Marissa Tomeo — March 30, 2022

Pierce Brosnan, Kaya Scodelario, and Benjamin Walker star in the epic fantasy adventure film narrated by Academy Award winner Julie Andrews.

THE KING'S DAUGHTER Starring Pierce Brosnan And Kaya Scodelario Set For Release

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 19, 2022

Fans are anticipating the upcoming film The King's Daughter directed by Sean McNamara (Soul Surfer, Spare Parts, The Miracle Season) a romantic fantasy set at Versailles starring Pierce Brosnan and Kaya Scodelario, which will debut in theaters on January 21st, 2022.

VIDEO: Julie Andrew Narrates THE KING'S DAUGHTER in New Trailer

by Michael Major — December 8, 2021

A new trailer for The King's Daughter has been released.

Gravitas Ventures Acquires Rights to THE KING'S DAUGHTER With Julie Andrews & Pierce Brosnan

by Michael Major — October 20, 2021

Gravitas Ventures has acquired the North American distributing rights for the King's Daughter.

Theater Stories: COME FROM AWAY, PASSION, JEKYLL & HYDE and More About the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 14, 2021

This week's Theater Stories features the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre! Learn about the theatre's namesake, Gerald Schoenfeld; the theatre's best-known shows like The M-Fer With the Hat, the Glengarry Glen Ross revival, The Humans, Come From Away, and much more!

Amazon Studios Announces Additional Cast for LORD OF THE RINGS Series

by Sarah Jae Leiber — December 3, 2020

Amazon Studios today announces twenty additional cast members joining the ensemble cast of the Amazon Original series based on the iconic The Lord of the Rings novels by J.

BWW Previews: THEATER NEWS FROM HERE AND ELSEWHERE: BALDWIN WALLACE, OHIO SHAKESPEARE, KARAMU, CHAGRIN VALLEY LITTLE THEATRE, OTTERBEIN & KENT STATE AND MORE…

by Roy Berko — June 18, 2020