BEING MR. WICKHAM Comes To The Belgrade Later This Month
by Stephi Wild
- Sep 1, 2021
Have you ever wondered what happened to the lovable rogue at the end of Jane Austen's classic novel Pride and Prejudice? Well now's your chance to find out. From Thurs 30 Sept - Sat 2 Oct, the Original Theatre Company present Being Mr Wickham at the Belgrade Theatre.
Guest Blog: Adrian Lukis In Defence of Jane Austen's Wickham
by Matt Wolf
- Apr 22, 2021
Can it really be more than a quarter-century since the BBC's Pride and Prejudice transfixed viewers, accelerating the shooting stars of Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth as Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy, not to mention Adrian Lukis, in the choice supporting role of the caddish George Wickham? Since then, Lukis has appeared frequently onstage and screen and is returning to the stage in a solo play self-penned with author Catherine Curzon that argues the case for Jane Austen's celebrated rogue three decades on.
MAMMA MIA! Producer Teases a Third Film in Development
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Apr 9, 2021
Craymer has always thought of 'Mamma Mia!' as a trilogy, she said, and she's excited about the possibility of the entire original cast - including Cher, Streep, Lily James, Christine Baranski, Amanda Seyfried, Colin Firth, Julie Walters, and more - returning for a third film.
Lantern Theater Company Announces Plays From The Lantern Archives
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 22, 2021
Lantern Theater Company continues its reimagined 2020/21 season with the announcement of Plays from the Lantern Archives, a new program celebrating some of the finest productions from recent seasons brought vividly back to life on screen.
The BroadwayWorld Beginner's Guide to: Musicals
by Aliya Al-Hassan
- Feb 9, 2021
There is a particular snobbery surrounding musical theatre: critics say that in a moment of high drama, crisis or emotion, the most unrealistic thing to do would be to break into song. Musicals are too camp, annoying and definitely not cool. They appeal to the coach parties of tourists rocking up in Leicester Square every weekend (those were the days!).
However, musicals are not representations of real life, nor do they pretend to be. A successful musical has a magical combination of highly memorable music, an engaging storyline, incredible choreography and visually impressive set and costume design. It’s not a coincidence that the best musical theatre performers are called a triple threat, as they act, sing and dance, often without any perceivable effort.
Juan Pablo Di Pace Releases 'Fall On Me'
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Jan 25, 2021
Juan Pablo Di Pace, Argentine-born actor and musician, today announced the release of 'Fall On Me,' the first single from his upcoming E.P.
BWW Interview: James Dreyfus Chats THE HOLLOW at Riverside Studios
by Fiona Scott
- Dec 8, 2020
James Dreyfus is on the bill for a set of staged readings of Christie’s Spider’s Web and The Hollow, with a cast including Sir Derek Jacobi, Jessica Hynes, Simon Callow and Angela Griffin. All profits from the staged readings will be donated to the Theatre Support Fund+ and Acting For Others.
Showtime Will Air the Television Premiere of 1917
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Nov 19, 2020
The television premiere of the acclaimed, award-winning film 1917, directed and produced by Academy Award winner Sam Mendes (Skyfall, American Beauty), will air on SHOWTIME on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, at 9 p.m.
CAP UCLA Presents THE PEOPLE SPEAK, November 1
by A.A. Cristi
- Oct 1, 2020
a??a??a??a??a??a??a??UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) presents The People Speak on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at 7 p.m. online. Prerecorded live from Los Angeles and New York for CAP UCLA, the performance will be free to enjoy with an RSVP. For more information on engaging with this season's digital stage, visit https://cap.ucla.edu/landing/capconnect.
BWW Blog: Mamma Mia - The Ultimate Movie Musical
by Student Blogger: Maeve Reilly
- Sep 29, 2020
What I wouldna??t give to be in the room where Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus weaved a heart-warming story with 18 classic ABBA songs to create such summer cinematic perfection?
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