Brian Blessed News

Bill Heid, founder of Henty Alive, introduces the first audio dramatization of Under Drake's Flag: The Extraordinary Adventures of G. A. Henty.

Bill Heid, founder of Henty Alive, introduces the first audio dramatization of Under Drake's Flag: The Extraordinary Adventures of G. A. Henty.

Thomson, IL, October 24, 2013 - Bill Heid, founder of Henty Alive, introduces the first audio dramatization of Under Drake's Flag: The Extraordinary Adventures of G. A. Henty.

Paper Mill Playhouse will continue its 75th Anniversary Season with the classic Charles Dickens musical Oliver!, with a holiday 'twist' for the entire family. With a book, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart, Oliver! will be directed by Paper Mill Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee with original choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter. Oliver! will feature David Garrison (Fagin), best known for his role as Steve Rhoades on the hit television series Married...with Children, Betsy Morgan (Nancy), John Treacy Egan (Mr. Bumble), Jose Llana (Bill Sikes), David Hess (Mr. Brownlow), Ethan Haberfield (Artful Dodger) and introducing Tyler Moran as Oliver. Oliver! will also feature 16 local boys from across the state of New Jersey who auditioned from a pool of over 200. Oliver! will play the Millburn, New Jersey theater from November 21 through December 29. The official press opening night is Sunday, December 1, 2013, at 7:00pm.

Thomson, IL, October 24, 2013 - Bill Heid, founder of Henty Alive, introduces the first audio dramatization of Under Drake's Flag: The Extraordinary Adventures of G. A. Henty.

This Christmas Rose Theatre Kingston and Bor Productions will come together to produce The Snow Gorilla. Circus and storytelling will merge to create a hugely entertaining spectacle for the whole family with a touching love story at its heart. The Snow Gorilla will preview from the 29 November. British actor Brian Blessed will be the voice of the snow gorilla.

This Christmas Rose Theatre Kingston and Bor Productions will come together to produce The Snow Gorilla. Circus and storytelling will merge to create a hugely entertaining spectacle for the whole family with a touching love story at its heart. The Snow Gorillawill preview from the 29 November. British actor Brian Blessed will be the voice of the snow gorilla.

One of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, CATS comes to The King's Theatre today, Monday 16th - Saturday 28th September 2013.

One of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, CATS will come to The King's Theatre from Monday 16th - Saturday 28th September 2013.

Gary Naylor sees an open-air version of Shakespeare's political thriller.

Paper Mill Playhouse has just announced the cast and creative team for Disney's The Little Mermaid, based on the classic animated film of the same title.

HENRY HUGGLEMONSTER, a new animated series about a family of fun-loving monsters, will premiere TODAY, APRIL 15 (5:00 p.m. ET/PT) on the 24-hour Disney Junior channel.

New Jersey Nights takes you on a musical journey celebrating the greatest hits of the internationally successful American rock and pop band The Four Seasons, who shot to worldwide fame in the mid 1960s. The incredibly popular group fronted by Frankie Valli even enjoyed the accolade of most popular rock band before The Beatles burst on to the music scene.

Gary Naylor sees a rollicking good comedy - a kind of Carry On up the Battle of Hastings

The Kings Head Theatre's acclaimed revival of Tennessee Williams' autobiographical play Vieux Carre, which recently ended a sold-out run, is to transfer to the West End to Charing Cross Theatre from tonight, August 14 for a strictly limited three-week season.

The Kings Head Theatre's acclaimed revival of Tennessee Williams' autobiographical play Vieux Carre, which ended a sold-out run on Saturday, is to transfer to the West End to Charing Cross Theatre from Tuesday August 14 for a strictly limited three-week season.

One of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, CATS will begin a new tour in 2013. Premiering at the Edinburgh Playhouse on 9 February 2013 the show will also visit Aberdeen, Wolverhampton, Manchester, Bradford, Hull, Sunderland, Southampton, Milton Keynes, Woking, Ostend and Dublin. Further dates and venues to be announced.

From 26 July - 12 August 2012, the Criterion Theatre will present PLAYING THE GAMES, a programme of work which will celebrate both artistic and sporting talent featuring emerging and established actors, comedians, musicians, playwrights and Olympians. Tickets for Playing The Games are now on sale.

THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS is coming to theaters on March 30, 2012 from Sony Pictures. The family adventure is directed by Peter Lord and Jeff Newitt and written by Gideon Defoe. The cast includes Hugh Grant, Brendan Gleeson, Salma Hayek, Jeremy Piven, Brian Blessed, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, David Tennant, Ashley Jensen, Martin Freeman, Imelda Staunton and Russell Tovey.

THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS is coming to theaters on March 30, 2012 from Sony Pictures. The animated adventure family film is directed by Peter Lord and Jeff Newitt and stars the voices of Hugh Grant, Brendan Gleeson, Salma Hayek, and Jeremy Piven