Diana Rigg News

Theater for the New City and The Xoregos Performing Company are presenting Jean Racine's Britannicus, a classic French play with contemporary echoes related to politics and power, in May.

Go behind the scenes of MY FAIR LADY's cast recording session today on BroadwayWorld's Instagram! Tune in for a loverly behind the scenes look at the cast in action over on BWW's Instagram with Cameron Adams. 

Lincoln Center Theater presents its new production of Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady, currently in previews at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Check out the new video of the cast in action below!

As the West End smash hit comedy celebrates its second birthday in the West End today, the critically acclaimed and Olivier Award-nominated The Comedy About A Bank Robbery extends its run until 7 April 2019. Tickets for the new booking period are now on sale.

Lincoln Center Theater presents its new production of Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady, currently in previews at the Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street). Opening night for My Fair Lady, considered the most beloved musical of all time, with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, music by Frederick Loewe, directed by Bartlett Sher, is Thursday, April 19. Check out a first look at the cast in action below!

The lovely cast of My Fair Lady is officially in rehearsals -- and they've posted video to let you in on the fun! 'Our main goal is to get people talking about how this piece relates to what's happening in our society and culture right now,' Hamilton alum Jordan Donica, who plays Freddy, said. Norbert Leo Butz, who plays Mr. Doolittle, added, 'It's kind of a miraculous thing that something that is so entertaining sounds so beautiful and is so funny is about something so deep.

Broadway Records is proud to announce that the 2018 Broadway Cast Recording of Lincoln Center Theater's new production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY will be released on CD and digitally at most major music retailers on June 8, 2018. The album is currently available for pre-order at BroadwayRecords.com, Amazon.com and at the Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65th Street). Opening night for MY FAIR LADY, which is currently in previews, is Thursday, April 19.

Ahead of its second birthday in the West End this spring, the critically acclaimed and Olivier Award-nominated The Comedy About A Bank Robbery announces a new company. After a year of good behaviour at the Criterion the second company have been released on parole, with a new band of inmates starting performances from 27 February. Joining the cast are Samson Ajewole (Cooper), Jenna Augen (Ruth Monaghan), Jack Baldwin (Officer Shuck), Leonard Cook (Robin Freeboys), Matt Douglas-Hunt (Mitch Ruscitti) and Peter McGovern (Warren Slax). Continuing their roles as the bars-crossed lovers are Samuel Fogell (Sam Monaghan) and Holly Sumpton (Caprice Freeboys), and literally completing the cast is Chris Leask (Everyone Else).

Lincoln Center Theater's upcoming production of Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady is officially in previews! Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!

Lincoln Center Theater has announced an online ticket lottery for its new production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY, beginning with the musical's first preview Thursday, March 15 at 8pm at the Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street). Opening night for MY FAIR LADY, considered the most beloved musical of all time, with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, music by Frederick Loewe, directed by Bartlett Sher, is Thursday, April 19.

The 2018 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been awarded to U.K. playwright Alice Birch for her play "Anatomy of a Suicide". Now celebrating its 40th anniversary, the Prize is awarded annually to recognize women from around the world who have written works of outstanding quality for the English-speaking theatre. The Winner will receive $25,000 and a signed and numbered print by renowned artist Willem de Kooning.

See the classic My Fair Lady at Lincoln Center Theater from 2 of the best seats in the house! Then go backstage for a meet and greet with star of stage and screen Norbert Leo Butz.

Lincoln Center Theater's upcoming production of Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady is officially in rehearsals! As previously reported, Lauren Ambrose will be playing as Eliza Doolittle and Harry Hadden-Paton will play Henry Higgins, alongside Norbert Leo Butz as Alfred P. Doolittle and Diana Rigg as Mrs. Higgins. Just announced are: Allan Corduner as Colonel Pickering, Jordan Donica as Freddy Eynsford-Hill, Linda Mugleston as Mrs. Pearce, and Manu Narayan as Zoltan Karpathy.

We're taking you deep into the archives of BroadwayWorld photographer Walter McBride for exclusive flashbacks to Broadway past. Today, check out the these vintage shots from rehearsals of Colette, featuring Diana Rigg.

Lincoln Center Theater's upcoming production of Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady has just begun rehearsals! As previously reported, Lauren Ambrose will be playing as Eliza Doolittle and Harry Hadden-Paton will play Henry Higgins, alongside Norbert Leo Butz as Alfred P. Doolittle and Diana Rigg as Mrs. Higgins. Just announced are: Allan Corduner as Colonel Pickering, Jordan Donica as Freddy Eynsford-Hill, Linda Mugleston as Mrs. Pearce, and Manu Narayan as Zoltan Karpathy.

Ahead of its second birthday in the West End this spring, the critically acclaimed and Olivier Award-nominated The Comedy About A Bank Robbery announces a new company. After a year of good behaviour at the Criterion the second company have been released on parole, with a new band of inmates starting performances from 27 February. Joining the cast are Samson Ajewole (Cooper), Jenna Augen (Ruth Monaghan), Jack Baldwin (Officer Shuck), Leonard Cook (Robin Freeboys), Matt Douglas-Hunt (Mitch Ruscitti) and Peter McGovern (Warren Slax). Continuing their roles as the bars-crossed lovers are Samuel Fogell (Sam Monaghan) and Holly Sumpton (Caprice Freeboys), and literally completing the cast is Chris Leask (Everyone Else).

Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop) has announced complete casting for its upcoming production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY. As previously reported, Lauren Ambrose will be playing as Eliza Doolittle and Harry Hadden-Paton will play Henry Higgins, alongside Norbert Leo Butz as Alfred P. Doolittle and Diana Rigg as Mrs. Higgins. Just announced are: Allan Corduner as Colonel Pickering, Jordan Donica as Freddy Eynsford-Hill, Linda Mugleston as Mrs. Pearce, and Manu Narayan as Zoltan Karpathy.

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced 10 Finalists for its prestigious playwriting award, the oldest and largest prize awarded to women playwrights writing in the English language. Chosen from over 150 nominated plays, the Finalists are:

My Fair Lady is finally crossing the plains in Spain to land back on Broadway this spring. Below, watch as cast members Lauren Ambrose (Eliza), Harry Hadden-Paton (Henry Higgins) and Diana Rigg (Mrs. Higgins) pick the most loverly songs from the show!

My Fair Lady is finally crossing the plains in Spain to land back on Broadway. Get a peek at the upcoming production in this behind the scenes video. Hear from cast members Lauren Ambrose, Diana Rigg, and more!