REBECCA Producer Denies Fake Investor & New Production Being Developed
by Nicole Rosky
- Oct 2, 2012
Now according to the New York Times, the United States attorney's office is investigating whether the investor ever existed in the first place. Sprecher told NYT: "I never made up or fabricated any investor, and I never made up Paul Abrams." He also revealed that a new production of Rebecca is in the works that he 'hoped to mount soon, on Broadway or elsewhere.'
Breaking News: Has REBECCA Cancelled Its Broadway Run?
by Robert Diamond
- Sep 30, 2012
The offstage saga of REBECCA the musical continues to twist and turn with drama of its own. Today, Michael Riedel reports exclusively in the New York Post that, according to his sources, the show 'has been cancelled due to a lack of financing.'
Theatre Memphis Presents DANGEROUS LIAISONS, 10/12-28
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 30, 2012
Set within 18th century boudoirs and salons, costumed in hand-stitched, embroidered silk, displaying meticulously designed period wigs and artisan-inspired and custom-made furniture, the lush and wicked story of Dangerous Liaisons, written by Christopher Hampton, takes the Lohrey Stage at Theatre Memphis October 12 - 28, 2012. The story portrays French rivals who compete to use sex, humiliation and degradation to achieve their own personal gains through a series of schemes and deceit.
REBECCA Cast Set to Start Rehearsals on October 1?
by Nicole Rosky
- Sep 26, 2012
As BroadwayWorld reported last week, REBECCA's lead producer Ben Sprecher recently confirmed the receipt of new financial commitments from investors to alleviate the $4.5 million gap in the musical's budget. Now according to the New York Times, the cast of the show has been notifoed that rehearsals will indeed begin on Monday, October 1.
Arthur Darvill & Laurence Fox Set for OUR BOYS, Beginning Previews at Duchess Theatre, Sept 26
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 26, 2012
Written from his own experience, Jonathan Lewis's Our Boys is a wonderfully funny yet searingly honest account of the tribulations, tedium and terror that young soldiers face when recovering from injuries incurred in the line of duty. It opens for a limited 12-week season at the Duchess Theatre on Wednesday 3 October, with previews from tonight, Wednesday 26 September. The cast features Arthur Darvill (Rory in Doctor Who) and Laurence Fox (James in Lewis).
Northampton's Royal & Derngate Presents GOD OF CARNAGE, Oct 19-Nov 11
by Sierra Fox
- Sep 24, 2012
Royal & Derngate presents its next Made in Northampton production, Yasmina Reza's God of Carnage. A riotous comedy of frayed nerves and bloated egos and one of the most successful plays of recent years, the show runs from 19 October to 10 November.
BWW Reviews: Opening of TALES FROM HOLLYWOOD Marks 50th Year of the Guthrie Theater
by Kristin Frosch
- Sep 23, 2012
Kicking off its 50th season, Minneapolis' own Guthrie Theater debuted Christopher Hampton's, TALES FROM HOLLYWOOD, a dizzyingly dark and absurdist comedy of the lives and work of Bertolt Brecht, Heinrich and Thomas Mann, and their emigre (or more appropriately-exiled) novelists and screen-writers as they flee Nazi-occupied Europe for Los Angeles. Fascism, capitalism and the role of the writer are at odds as director, Ethan McSweeny, cleverly weaves historical insight into this 'film within a play' staging style, taking audiences on a whirlwind of philosophical discourse and witty banter.
Mayors Coleman, Rybak Issue Joint Proclamation of Sept 21, 2012, as Twin Cities' Christopher Hampton Day
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 21, 2012
Today Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman issued a joint proclamation declaring September 21, 2012, Christopher Hampton Day in both cities. The announcement comes on the same day as the opening of Hampton's Tales from Hollywood on the Wurtele Thrust Stage at the Guthrie, the beginning of the Guthrie's celebration of Hampton's work and the first show of its 50th season.
REBECCA Producer Says Musical's $4.5 Million Investment Gap Filled
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 21, 2012
After sending an email to cast and creative team members as previously reported yesterday, September 20, REBECCA's lead producer Ben Sprecher has confirmed the receipt of new financial commitments from investors to alleviate the $4.5 million gap in the musical's budget, according to The New York Times' ArtsBeat blog.
Guthrie Theater Celebrates Season 50 With Kickoff Weekend, Now thru 9/23
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 21, 2012
The Guthrie Theater today announced that the opening weekend of its 50th season and the celebration of prolific writer Christopher Hampton will also feature an innovative ticket sale. From today, September 21-23, Guthrie patrons will be able to enjoy multi-play packages and discounted single tickets with an exciting series of pricing options. Information about the Guthrie's Kickoff Weekend is available at http://www.guthrietheater.org/50kickoff.
Gulfshore Playhouse Announces 7th Season: ART, GOD OF CARNAGE and More
by Kelsey Denette
- Sep 19, 2012
Gulfshore Playhouse is preparing their seventh season with a variety of diverse productions, presentation formats, and venues. Naples' first and finest professional theatre company is growing to six Mainstage productions this year, running from October through April.
Guthrie Theater Celebrates Season 50 With Kickoff Weekend, 9/21-23
by Kelsey Denette
- Sep 10, 2012
The Guthrie Theater today announced that the opening weekend of its 50th season and the celebration of prolific writer Christopher Hampton will also feature an innovative ticket sale. From September 21-23, Guthrie patrons will be able to enjoy multi-play packages and discounted single tickets with an exciting series of pricing options. Information about the Guthrie's Kickoff Weekend is available at http://www.guthrietheater.org/50kickoff.
DOWNTON ABBEY's Laura Carmichael Joins Anna Friel and Ken Stott in UNCLE VANYA
by Kelsey Denette
- Aug 31, 2012
Laura Carmichael joins Ken Stott, Anna Friel and Samuel West in Anton Chekhov's masterpiece, Uncle Vanya. Adapted by Christopher Hampton, Uncle Vanya uniquely blends sparkling wit and earthy humour to brilliant comic effect. Directed by Lindsay Posner with designs by Christopher Oram, this new production opens at the Vaudeville Theatre on 2 November 2012 with previews from 25 October.
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