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Breaking News: Bartlett Sher to Direct MY FAIR LADY Revival
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2013

According to Showbiz411.com, Clive Davis announced during a reading for his book at the 92nd Street Y last night that his top pick Bartlett Sher has signed on to direct the 2014 Broadway revival of MY FAIR LADY. Sher's recent credits include South Pacific, Golden Boy, and Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown.

BWW Interviews: Miles Phillips - Theatrical Journeyman Travels Many Roads
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2013

Miles Phillips has performed a dazzling number of Broadway musical roles: Robert in Company, Georges in La Cage Aux Folles, Officer Lockstock in Urinetown, Lumiere in Beauty And The Beast, The Wizard in Wicked, and Javert in Les Miserables, to name a few.

Lakeshore Records Releases EMPEROR Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Today
by Movies News Desk - Mar 5, 2013

Lakeshore Records will release the EMPEROR – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally today, March 5, 2013. Alex Heffes (The Last King of Scotland, State of Play) composed the original score.

Lakeshore Records to Release EMPEROR Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, 3/5
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 27, 2013

Lakeshore Records will release the EMPEROR – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally on March 5, 2013. Alex Heffes (The Last King of Scotland, State of Play) composed the original score.

EMPEROR's Original Soundtrack Set for Digital Release Next Week, 3/5
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 26, 2013

Lakeshore Records will release the Emperor – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally on March 5, 2013. Alex Heffes (The Last King of Scotland, State of Play) composed the original score.

Anne Hathaway Thinks Starring in MY FAIR LADY Would 'Be a Treat'
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 22, 2013

It was announced earlier this week that, Davis is eying LES MISERABLES star Anne Hathaway and Colin Firth to play Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins respectively. Now according to the Daily Mail, Hathaway has responded positively to the news. She told DM: 'I haven't heard for a while what's happening with My Fair Lady and I don't know whether I would do it on stage, or screen, but either would be a treat.'

Anne Hathaway to Sing in New Film SONG ONE?
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2013

According to the Daily Mail, Anne Hathaway will sing a specially written song in the new film Song One, set to begin production later this year for release in 2014. Song One is written and directed by Kate Barker-Froyland.

Breaking News: Clive Davis Wants Anne Hathaway and Colin Firth for MY FAIR LADY on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 19, 2013

Now according to USA Today, Davis is eying LES MISERABLES star Anne Hathaway and Colin Firth to play Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins respectively. Firth has also starred in a big screen musical in the past, taking on Harry in 2008's MAMMA MIA. Neither actor, however, has yet starred in a Broadway production.

Comedy Rules Northern Stage's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Now thru 2/24
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2013

Few plays have stood the test of time in the way that The Importance of Being Earnest has. Written in 1895, this 'Serious Comedy for Trivial People,' as playwright Oscar Wilde termed it, offers situations and comedy that remain timeless and fresh. The characters are memorable, from the careless and self-centered Jack to the innocent and impressionable Cecily. Wilde skewers Victorian society in a manner that leaves audiences laughing from start to finish.

Comedy Rules Northern Stage's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, 2/6-24
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2013

Few plays have stood the test of time in the way that The Importance of Being Earnest has. Written in 1895, this 'Serious Comedy for Trivial People,' as playwright Oscar Wilde termed it, offers situations and comedy that remain timeless and fresh. The characters are memorable, from the careless and self-centered Jack to the innocent and impressionable Cecily. Wilde skewers Victorian society in a manner that leaves audiences laughing from start to finish.

TURN OF THE SCREW Opens at the Almeida Theatre, January 24
by Samantha Vega - Jan 22, 2013

Lindsay Posner directs Rebecca Lenkiewicz' new stage adaptation of Henry James' The Turn of the Screw at the Almeida Theatre which runs until 16 March 2013, with press night on 24 January. The cast comprises Caroline Bartleet (a woman), Laurence Belcher (Miles), Eoin Geoghegan (a man), Gemma Jones (Mrs. Grose), Anna Madeley (The Governess), Orlando Wells (Sackville) and Isabella Blake, Emilia Jones and Lucy Morton who will alternate the role of Flora. The Turn of the Screw is sponsored by Pinsent Masons LLP.

BBC America Announces February Highlights
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 18, 2013

BBC AMERICA will premiere in the U.S., Top Gear, the world's biggest car show, just days after its UK debut.

Lindsay Posner Directs New Adaptation of THE TURN OF THE SCREW at the Almeida, Now thru March 16
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2013

Lindsay Posner returns to the Almeida to direct Rebecca Lenkiewicz' new stage adaptation of Henry James' The Turn of the Screw from tonight, 18 January - 16 March 2013, with press night on 24 January.

Neil Patrick Harris, Nicole Kidman & More Join Presenters for 19th ANNUAL SAG AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 17, 2013

Jeff Daniels, Neil Patrick Harris, Nicole Kidman, Julianna Margulies, Busy Philipps and SAG-AFTRA Co-Presidents Ken Howard and Roberta Reardon will be presenters at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, Executive Producer Jeff Margolis announced today.

Fashion Photo of the Day 1/4/13 - Helen Mirren
by Rachel Stone - Jan 4, 2013

Dame Helen Mirren looked smashing in purple as she accepted her star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. It's been reported how thrilled she was to see her star right next to fellow British actor Colin Firth. Those Brits have to stick together!

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF's Scarlett Johansson to Grace ELLE UK's February 2013 Cover
by BWW News Desk - Dec 29, 2012

ElleUK.com has revealed the magazine's February 2013 cover, featuring Scarlett Johansson, star of the Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

STAGE TUBE: Meet the Cast of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF!
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2012

Check out the recently released commercial for the show below and meet the cast with videos of them from past productions and roles!

AFTERNOON DELIGHT Among Line-Up for 2013 Sundance Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 29, 2012

The Line-Up has been announced for the 2013 Sundance Film Festival which will be held in Utah this January. The event marks the Festival's 29th year. This year, 113 feature-length films representing 32 countries will be presented.

2013 Sundance Film Festival Announces Lineup for U.S. & World Competitions
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 28, 2012

Sundance Institute announced today the films selected for the U.S. and World Cinema Dramatic and Documentary Competitions and the out-of-competition NEXT <=> section of the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, January 17-27 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah.

Almeida Theatre Announces THE TURN OF THE SCREW Casting
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 23, 2012

Lindsay Posner returns to the Almeida to direct Rebecca Lenkiewicz' new stage adaptation of Henry James' The Turn of the Screw from 18 January - 16 March 2013, with press night on 24 January. The cast comprises Caroline Bartleet (a woman), Laurence Belcher (Miles), Eoin Geoghegan (a man), Gemma Jones (Mrs. Grose), Anna Madeley (The Governess), Orlando Wells (Sackville) and Isabella Blake, Emilia Jones and Lucy Morton who will alternate the role of Flora. The Turn of the Screw is sponsored by Pinsent Masons LLP.

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