Christopher Hampton News

THE FATHER's Christopher Hampton On Translating French Plays For Broadway

by Michael Dale — April 13, 2016

The playwright who helped introduce Yasmina Reza to Broadway now does the same for Florian Zeller.

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: April 2-8

by Nora Dominick — April 8, 2016

Gearing up for Live #Ham4Ham to return? Didn't have time to check in on your favorite Broadway stars? Well don't worry BroadwayWorld has rounded up some of the biggest stories from this week from Broadway and beyond with BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures.

TV: Watch Highlights of Frank Langella & More in THE FATHER on Broadway!

by Nicole Rosky — April 7, 2016

THE FATHER, a new play by Moliere Award winner Florian Zeller, in a translation by two-time Tony Award winner Christopher Hampton (Sunset Boulevard, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, God of Carnage), is currently in previews for an opening on Thursday, April 14, 2016 on Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club's

New York Next for Glenn Close, Back in SUNSET BOULEVARD?

by Jessica Khan — April 5, 2016

Andrew Lloyd Webber's SUNSET BOULEVARD, with Glenn Close reprising her role as 'Norma Desmond', opened to all-around favorable reviews this week at the London Coliseum.

Freeholder Board's UCACT Program Supports UCPAC's GOD OF CARNAGE

by Tyler Peterson — April 5, 2016

Embracing the art of theatre to address an important social issue, People Helping People's production of God of Carnage gets to the root and nature of how society deals with bullying.

Photo Flash: Glenn Close, Andrew Lloyd Webber and More at Opening Night of SUNSET BOULEVARD

by Christina Mancuso — April 5, 2016

Glenn Close (Norma Desmond),Michael Xavier (Joe Gillis), Siobhan Dillon (Betty Shaefer) and Fred Johanson (Max Von Mayerling) were joined by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Christopher Hampton and Dan Black on stage following the opening night performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard

Review Roundup: SUNSET BOULEVARD, Starring Glenn Close, Opens in London

by Review Roundups — April 4, 2016

Glenn Close (Norma Desmond), Michael Xavier (Joe Gillis), Siobhan Dillon (Betty Shaefer) and Fred Johanson (Max Von Mayerling) star in Andrew Lloyd Webber's SUNSET BOULEVARD.

Olivier Awards 2016: Hits and Misses

by Marianka Swain — April 4, 2016

As expected, the 40th anniversary Olivier Awards showered trophies on the sensational Gypsy.

KINKY BOOTS, GYPSY Win Big At Oliviers! Staunton, Henry And All The Winners!

by Carrie Dunn — April 3, 2016

The winners of the Olivier Awards 2016 with MasterCard, the most prestigious event in the UK theatrical calendar, were announced tonight (Sunday 3 April 2016) at the star-studded ceremony held at London's Royal Opera House.

Lyricist Don Black Reveals Revised STEPHEN WARD Will Be Unveiled Soon

by Louisa Brady — April 2, 2016

In an interview with The Stage, Tony Award winning lyricist and book writer Don Black revealed that STEPHEN WARD will be making a reappearance on the stage after being re-worked.

Westport Country Playhouse to Open 2016 Season with ART and RED in Rep

by Tyler Peterson — April 1, 2016

Westport Country Playhouse will open its 2016 Season with two Tony Award-winning plays staged in repertory, "Art" and "Red," with each play alternating daily, from May 3 through May 29.

Photo Flash: First Look at Glenn Close, Michael Xavier and More in SUNSET BOULEVARD in London

by Christina Mancuso — April 1, 2016

Reasons To Get Excited: Broadway's April Openings

by Michael Dale — March 30, 2016

With the April 28th Tony Award eligibility deadline looming, there are seven big new shows to get excited about.

Center Stage Announces 2016-17 Season - LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES, THE WHITE SNAKE and More!

by Christina Mancuso — March 28, 2016

Center Stage announces a 2016/17 homecoming season featuring four mainstage shows and a return to its Baltimore building after a year-long $28 million renovation.

Photo Flash: First Look at Frank Langella and More in MTC's THE FATHER

by BWW News Desk — March 28, 2016

THE FATHER, a new play by Moliere Award winner Florian Zeller, in a translation by two-time Tony Award winner Christopher Hampton (Sunset Boulevard, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, God of Carnage), is currently in previews for an opening on Thursday, April 14, 2016 on Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club

BWW Review: Coyote Stageworks' Production of ART, at the Annenberg Theater, is Superbly Acted and Directed and Loaded with Dark Humor

by Audrey Liebross — March 28, 2016

In Coyote Stageworks' superb production of ART, a plain white painting that contains a bit of texture, and possibly, a few almost invisible tints, serves as the catalyst for three middle-aged men to examine their friendship.