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THE NORMAN CONQUESTS Enters Final Three Weeks On Broadway, Ends 7/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 6, 2009


THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, the 2009 Tony Award winner for Best Revival of a Play, is now in its final three weeks on Broadway. The Old Vic's critically acclaimed production of Alan Ayckbourn's comedy trilogy, directed by Matthew Warchus, ends its strictly limited engagement on Sunday, July 26 at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street).

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Comes To Menier Chocolate Factory For Limited Run 6/25-9/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2009


Gerard Alessandrini (creator, writer and director) and Philip George (director) will bring their multi-award winning satirical musical, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, for a limited run only at the Menier Chocolate Factory from 25 June to 13 September, with press night on 02 July. The show, which last month wrapped up its record-breaking 27-year run in New York makes its first visit to London in 10 years.

THE NORMAN CONQUESTS' Producer Kevin Spacey To Guest On The Tonight Show 5/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 12, 2009


Kevin Spacey, the artistic director of The Old Vic in London, recently produced the first London revival of Alan Ayckbourn's masterpiece, the comic trilogy, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, directed by Matthew Warchus. The production is now playing on Broadway, where it has earned the best reviews of any play this season and was recently nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Play and Best Direction of a Play (Matthew Warchus).

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Comes To Menier Chocolate Factory For Limited Run 6/25-9/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 28, 2009


Gerard Alessandrini (creator, writer and director) and Philip George (director) will bring their multi-award winning satirical musical, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, for a limited run only at the Menier Chocolate Factory from 25 June to 13 September, with press night on 02 July. The show, which last month wrapped up its record-breaking 27-year run in New York makes its first visit to London in 10 years.

Kevin Spacey Discusses THE NORMAN CONQUESTS On Good Day NY 4/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 24, 2009


Kevin Spacey, the artistic director of The Old Vic in London, recently produced the first London revival of Alan Ayckbourn's masterpiece, the comic trilogy, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS. Spacey will discuss the production, which opened last night on Broadway to rave reviews, on Fox 5's 'Good Day New York' on Monday, April 27 between 8:30 - 9:00 AM.

Photo Coverage: 'NORMAN' Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway!
by Peter James Zielinski - Apr 24, 2009


Alan Ayckbourn's comedy trilogy, The Norman Conquests, celebrated Opening Night on Thursday, April 23 at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street between Broadway and Eighth Avenue). BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there to capture the opening of special theatrical event.

Ayckbourn's Comic Trilogy, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS Opens 4/23
by Eddie Varley - Apr 23, 2009


The original cast of The Old Vic's critically acclaimed revival of Alan Ayckbourn's comedy trilogy, The Norman Conquests opens tonight, Thursday, April 23 at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street between Broadway and Eighth Avenue).

STAGE TUBE: Kevin Spacey Chats 'THE NORMAN CONQUESTS' on NBC's Today Show
by Eddie Varley - Apr 21, 2009


Kevin Spacey, the artistic director of The Old Vic in London, recently produced the first London revival of Alan Ayckbourn's masterpiece, the comic trilogy, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, directed by Matthew Warchus.

Kevin Spacey To Discuss THE NORMAN CONQUESTS 4/21 On The Today Show
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 20, 2009


Kevin Spacey, the artistic director of The Old Vic in London, recently produced the first London revival of Alan Ayckbourn's masterpiece, the comic trilogy, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, directed by Matthew Warchus.

Photo Flash: 'THE NORMAN CONQUESTS: ROUND AND ROUND THE GARDEN'
by Charlie Piane - Apr 19, 2009


Alan Ayckbourn's comic trilogy of plays, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, comes to Broadway following its sold out critically acclaimed run in London. The production, the latest success for The Old Vic Theatre Company under the artistic leadership of Kevin Spacey, will play for 16 weeks only. THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, directed by Matthew Warchus, opens Thursday, April 23 at Circle in the Square Theatre.

Photo Flash: THE NORMAN CONQUESTS: LIVING TOGETHER
by Charlie Piane - Apr 18, 2009


Alan Ayckbourn's comic trilogy of plays, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, comes to Broadway following its sold out critically acclaimed run in London. The production, the latest success for The Old Vic Theatre Company under the artistic leadership of Kevin Spacey, will play for 16 weeks only. THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, directed by Matthew Warchus, opens Thursday, April 23 at Circle in the Square Theatre.

Photo Flash: THE NORMAN CONQUESTS: TABLE MANNERS
by Charlie Piane - Apr 17, 2009


Alan Ayckbourn's comic trilogy of plays, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, comes to Broadway following its sold out critically acclaimed run in London. The production, the latest success for The Old Vic Theatre Company under the artistic leadership of Kevin Spacey, will play for 16 weeks only. THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, directed by Matthew Warchus, opens Thursday, April 23 at Circle in the Square Theatre.

'FORBIDDEN BROADWAY' Set for Limited Menier Chocolate Factory Run Starting 6/25
by Eddie Varley - Apr 17, 2009


Gerard Alessandrini (creator, writer and director) and Philip George (director) will bring their multi-award winning satirical musical, Forbidden Broadway, for a limited run only at the Menier Chocolate Factory from 25 June to 13 September, with press night on 02 July. Tickets go on sale today. The show, which last month wrapped up its record-breaking 27-year run in New York makes its first visit to London in 10 years.

Alan Ayckbourn's Comedy Trilogy, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS Begins Previews 4/7
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2009


The original cast of The Old Vic?s critically acclaimed revival of Alan Ayckbourn?s comedy trilogy, The Norman Conquests, began rehearsal today in London. Director Matthew Warchus flew to London following last night?s opening of his production of God of Carnage to direct his Norman Conquests company. The Norman Conquests begins previews on Tuesday, April 7 on Broadway, prior to opening on Thursday, April 23 at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street between Broadway and Eighth Avenue).

Kevin Spacey Set To Discuss THE NORMAN CONQUESTS On Various TV And Radio Shows
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 6, 2009


Kevin Spacey, the artistic director of The Old Vic in London, recently produced the first London revival of Alan Ayckbourn's masterpiece, the comic trilogy, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, directed by Matthew Warchus.

THE CIDER HOUSE RULES Comes To The Stage At Merriam 4/3-3/5
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2009


Students from The University of the Arts come together with three of Philadelphia's leading theater artists to bring John Irving's 1985 novel 'The Cider House Rules' to the Merriam Theater stage April 3-5. Johnnie Hobbs Jr. and Aaron Cromie, faculty members in the university's School of Theater Arts, direct the play's first and second parts, respectively.

Photo Coverage: 'THE NORMAN CONQUESTS' Meets the Press!
by Peter James Zielinski - Apr 3, 2009


The original cast of The Old Vic's critically acclaimed revival of Alan Ayckbourn's comedy trilogy, The Norman Conquests, are readying for the production's upcoming Broadway bow. The cast and creative team met the press on Thursday morning April 2nd at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue) and BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there!

Notes From New York Hits The West End
by Carrie Dunn - Apr 1, 2009


The Last 5 Years and tick, tick...Boom! arrive at the Duchess Theatre

Kevin Spacey To Discuss THE NORMAN CONQUESTS On WNET 13 3/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 30, 2009


Kevin Spacey, the artistic director of The Old Vic in London, discusses the theatre's critically acclaimed production of Alan Ayckbourn's THE NORMAN CONQUESTS on 'The Tavis Smiley Show' tonight, prior to the production beginning previews on Broadway next week. In the New York area, 'The Tavis Smiley Show' runs at midnight on WNET Channel 13. Check local listings.

RIALTO CHATTER: Riedel 'Spins' on SPIDER-MAN, Carney Set to Play Webslinger?
by Eddie Varley - Mar 27, 2009


It became official when, SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark, was announced to open on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Broadway's Hilton Theatre, 213 West 42nd Street (preview performances will begin Saturday, January 16, 2010). Directed by Tony Award-winner Julie Taymor with 22-time Grammy Award-winning Bono and The Edge creating new music and lyrics, SPIDER-MAN will be written by Julie Taymor and Glen Berger. Well 'True Believers', since that official statement, the 'webslinging' work has heated up, and the creative process is in full 'swing' (forgive us the pun, but c'mon...).

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