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VIDEO: Jonathan Groff & THE MATRIX Cast Explains the Film's Plot
by Michael Major - Dec 28, 2021


After the film's premiere in theaters and HBO Max, the cast of The Matrix Resurrections explain the plot of the new film. Watch Jonathan Groff, Carrie-Anne Moss, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Priyanka Chopra, Jessica Henwick, and Erendira Ibarra explain The Matrix now!

VIDEO: Keanu Reeves Talks MATRIX RESURRECTIONS on DREW BARRYMORE
by Michael Major - Dec 22, 2021


Keanu Reeves sat down with Drew Barrymore to discuss the latest installation in the Matrix series. He explained that, although mind games are present throughout the film, it is ultimately about love. The new film also features Jonathan Groff, Neil Patrick Harris, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jessica Henwick, Priyank Chopra Jonas, and more.

VIDEO: Neil Patrick Harris Talks New MATRIX Movie
by Michael Major - Dec 21, 2021


Neil Patrick Harris appeared on Good Morning America this morning to discuss his role in the upcoming The Matrix Resurrections film. Harris plays the role of The Analyst, therapist to Keanu Reeves' character. The film also stars Jonathan Groff, Priyank Chopra Jonas, Jessica Henwick, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and more.

VIDEO: Jonathan Groff Talks MATRIX & SPRING AWAKENING on COLBERT
by Michael Major - Dec 15, 2021


Jonathan Groff sat down with Stephen Colbert last night to discuss his role in the upcoming film The Matrix Resurrections. Watch the new interview, in which he also discusses the Actor's Fund Spring Awakening reunion concert and its subsequent HBO documentary, working with Keanu Reeves, and more, now!

VIDEO: Watch Jonathan Groff in the Trailer for THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS
by Michael Major - Dec 6, 2021


From visionary filmmaker Lana Wachowski comes “The Matrix Resurrections,” the long-awaited fourth film in the groundbreaking franchise. The new film stars Keanu Reeves, Jonathan Groff, Neil Patrick Harris, Carrie-Anne Moss, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Christina Ricci, Jada Pinkett Smith, and more. Watch the new trailer now!

VIDEO: Watch Keanu Reeves, Neil Patrick Harris, Jonathan Groff, and More in New Trailer for THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Sep 9, 2021


Warner Bros. Pictures has released the first trailer for the fourth film in the Matrix franchise, The Matrix Resurrections. Some familiar Broadway faces are involved, including Neil Patrick Harris and Jonathan Groff!

ATX Television Festival Announces Final Season 10 Programming
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 20, 2021


The series is created by Steve Conrad ('Perpetual Grace Ltd.'), who will join the all-star cast for a Q&A and first look at the series.  'Ultra City Smiths' premieres July 22 on AMC+. Additional panelists will be confirmed at a later date.

Theater Stories: SUNDAY IN THE PARK, NEXT TO NORMAL, FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME & More About The Booth Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2021


Today's Theater Stories features the Booth Theatre! Learn about some of the theatre's best-known shows including Sunday in the Park with George, Next to Normal, Freestyle Love Supreme, and many more!

Erika Henningsen, Tim Realbuto & More Set For THE GLASS MENAGERIE Benefit Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2020


Erika Henningsen has been cast as Laura Wingfield in The Actors Fund benefit reading of the Tennessee Williams classic 'The Glass Menagerie.'

PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2020


During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Tennessee Williams. Today's play, The Glass Menagerie!

Brian J. Smith Joins MATRIX 4
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 20, 2020


Deadline reports that Broadway and screen actor Brian J. Smith has joined the upcoming 'Matrix' film, from Lana Wachowski.

Emmy Nominee Michelle Forbes Joins Cast of TREADSTONE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 19, 2019


Michelle Forbes (The Killing, Berlin Station) is one of the newest additions to USA's Treadstone, an action-packed thriller set amidst the CIA black ops program Operation Treadstone.

Sean Bean Joins Cast of World War II Drama, WORLD ON FIRE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 28, 2018


BBC One and Mammoth Screen today announced that Emmy and Bafta-winner Sean Bean (Broken, Game Of Thrones, Lord Of The Rings) will be joining the cast of the epic drama World On Fire by multi-award winning writer Peter Bowker (Eric And Ernie, Blackpool).

Helen Hunt to Star in World War II BBC One Drama
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 10, 2018


BBC One and Mammoth Screen today announced that Academy Award-winner Helen Hunt (As Good As It Gets, Mad About You) leads the cast alongside Academy Award-nominated and Olivier Award-winning actress Lesley Manville (Mum, Phantom Thread) together with rising British stars Jonah Hauer-King (Little Women, Howard's End) and Julia Brown (The Last Kingdom, Shetland) in the epic drama World On Fire by multi-award winning writer Peter Bowker (The A Word, Eric and Ernie, Occupation, Blackpool).

Sarah Jones Set to Star in CBS Drama Pilot L.A. CONFIDENTIAL
by Macon Prickett - Mar 14, 2018


According to Deadline,  Sarah Jones is set to play Lynn in CBS drama pilot L.A. Confidential, based on James Ellroy's classic noir novel. It comes from Arnon Milchan, producer of the acclaimed 1997 movie; CBS TV Studios; New Regency; and Lionsgate TV.

BWW Review: SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH, Chichester Festival Theatre
by Debbie Gilpin - Jun 10, 2017


Continuing Chichester Festival Theatre's run of plays, prior to its first musical offering of the season, is Tennessee Williams' 1959 work Sweet Bird of Youth. It comes a few months after Williams' classic The Glass Menagerie enjoyed an Olivier-nominated run at the Duke of York's Theatre in London's West End, sharing a cast member (Brian J. Smith).

Photo Flash: First Look at Marcia Gay Harden and Brian J. Smith in SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH at Chichester Festival Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2017


Two of America's leading stage and screen actors come to Chichester this summer for Tennessee Williams' SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH, directed by Jonathan Kent. Celebrated Oscar and Tony Award-winning actor Marcia Gay Harden makes her UK theatre debut as Alexandra, and Brian J. Smith plays Chance. The production runs at Chichester Festival Theatre now through 24 June, with a press night on Friday 9 June. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the stars onstage below!

Marcia Gay Harden and Brian J. Smith to Fly to Chichester Festival for SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2017


Full casting has been announced for Tennessee Williams' SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH, directed by Jonathan Kent, running at Chichester Festival Theatre from 2 - 24 June, with a press night on Friday 9 June.

Olivier Awards 2017 - Full List Of Nominees and Winners!
by Marianka Swain - Apr 9, 2017


Here's a full list of Olivier Award nominees and winners - updating LIVE

Last Chance to See John Tiffany's Seven-Time Olivier Award Nominated Production of THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2017


Following multiple Olivier Award nominations, John Tiffany's The Glass Menagerie enters its final weeks at Duke of York's Theatre with the last performance to be held on Saturday 29th April 2017. This universally acclaimed adaptation of Tennessee Williams' masterful play has been nominated for seven Olivier Awards including Best Director, Best Revival and Best Actress.

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