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BWW Interview: Anna-Jane Casey Talks GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Gielgud Theatre
by Anthony Walker-Cook - Dec 13, 2019

Following successful runs at the Old Vic, in the West End and in New York, Conor McPherson's Girl from the North Country returns for a limited run at the Gielgud Theatre. Anna-Jane Casey's past work includes Chicago, Billy Elliot and Calendar Girls, alongside regular appearances in the BBC's Prom series. She talks about her role, Bob Dylan's music and the audience reactions she's experienced so far.

SF SKETCHFEST Announces Additions To Festival Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2019

SF Sketchfest presented announces additions to the lineup for the 19th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 9-26, 2020.

Megan Hilty and Cheyenne Jackson Join Forces for Performance at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2019

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents Broadway and TV stars MEGAN HILTY (Wicked, 'Smash') and CHEYENNE JACKSON (Xanadu, 'American Horror Story') as they join forces for a thrilling and personal evening highlighted by powerhouse Broadway showstoppers, American songbook classics and rare musical gems on Saturday, January 25, 2020, 7:30 pm, in The Wallis' Bram Goldsmith Theater. Although the performance is sold out, wait list requests are being accepted.

Review Roundup: The National Tour of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2019

After a successful first year playing in over 25 North American cities and recouping its investment in just 15 weeks, The Play That Goes Wrong continues across North America for the 2019-2020 season, playing over 35 new markets. For a complete list of tour stops, visit BroadwayGoesWrong.com.

Ovation Acquires Additional Seasons of TRAVEL MAN and MIDSOMER MURDERS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 12, 2019

Ovation, America's only arts network, has acquired the non-exclusive U.S. broadcast rights for select seasons in a multi-title deal with all3media international. The deal is for seasons 7 and 8 of Travel Man (8 x '30, 1 x 60' Christmas special), seasons 7 to 11 of Midsomer Murders (38 x 120'), and two seasons of Gordon's Great Escape (7x60'). The announcement was made today by Scott Woodward, EVP Programming and Production, Ovation.

VIDEO: Netflix Releases Trailer for GREEN EGGS AND HAM
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 1, 2019

Netflix has released the trailer for its new animated series Green Eggs and Ham, featuring the voices of Adam Devine, Michael Douglas, Ilana Glazer, Diane Keaton, Keegan-Michael Key, Eddie Izzard, Jeffrey Wright, Jillian Bell, John Turturro, Tracy Morgan and Daveed Diggs.

VIDEO: Watch Eddie Izzard on HIKING WITH KEVIN
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 31, 2019

Comedian Eddie Izzard hikes to the Hollywood sign with Kevin Nealon. Eddie chats about running for mayor of London and also a member of UK Parliament, being a transgender, girl-mode and boy-mode, running 43 marathons in 51 days, healing processes, his dream of hiking to the Hollywood sign, dating, his stand up career, Caitlyn Jenner, being a street performer, performing the first time as a transgender person, his favorite James Bond, not being a fan of Brexit, telling his dad he was a transvestite, plus more.

VIDEO: GREEN EGGS AND HAM to Premiere on Netflix on November 8
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 8, 2019

Netflix has announced that its animated Green Eggs and Ham series will launch on November 8th!

VIDEO: Lisa Kudrow Reveals She Struggled Playing Phoebe on FRIENDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 12, 2019

In the new episode of hit digital series Hiking with Kevin, SNL legend Kevin Nealon is joined by Friends star Lisa Kudrow, who opens up about playing Phoebe Buffay and reveals that she had a really hard time portraying the iconic character:

Kerry Ellis To Perform At WEST END BARES Alongside Stars Of The Stage
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2019

The Make A Difference Trust is thrilled to announce that award-winning West End star, Kerry Ellis will be performing the finale of WEST END BARES: STRIPPED at the climax of the shows 10th Birthday performance at Troxy on Sunday 13 October at 8.30pm.

Wake Up With BWW 9/12: Rupert Everett in WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? and More!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2019

Today's top stories: Rupert Everett replaces Eddie Izzard in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and more!

Rupert Everett Replaces Eddie Izzard in WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2019

Rupert Everett has joined the cast of the upcoming Broadway revival of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? alongside two-time Tony Award and three-time Emmy Award winner Laurie Metcalf. Everett will succeed the previously announced Eddie Izzard, who departs the production due to scheduling difficulties.

2019 Fall Season Announced At The Colonial Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2019

Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire are excited to announce the 2019 fall season at The Colonial Theatre and The Garage. Tickets are now available for purchase by contacting the Colonial Ticket Office at 111 South Street, Pittsfield by calling 413-997-4444 or online at www.BerkshireTheatreGroup.org.

VIDEO: Netflix Releases Final Trailer for THE DARK CRYSTAL: AGE OF RESISTANCE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 13, 2019

Netflix has released the final trailer for The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Based on The Dark Crystal, Jim Henson's groundbreaking 1982 feature film, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance tells a new story, set many years before the events of the movie, and realized using classic puppetry with cutting edge visual effects.

West End Bares 10th Birthday Theme Announced - STRIPPED
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2019

After nine spectacular years raising money for the Make A Difference Trust, WEST END BARES, theatre's hottest annual fundraiser, announces its 10th Birthday performance; WEST END BARES: STRIPPED at Troxy on Sunday 13 October at 8.30pm.

Claire Skinner And Toby Stephens To Lead A DAY IN THE DEATH OF JOE EGG At Trafalgar Studios
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2019

Toby Stephens and Claire Skinner will lead a revival of Peter Nichols play A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, directed by Simon Evans.

Everything You Need to Know About the 2019-2020 Broadway Season!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jul 17, 2019

The 2019-2020 Broadway season is in full gear! Thirty-eight productions have been announced so far to hit the Great White Way this season, so there is plenty for theatergoers to look forward to! With all such a variety of musicals and plays, new works and revivals, we're getting you prepared by giving you a peek at each of the productions announced to arrived on the Great White Way this season! Take a peek at all the excitement!

Assembly Festival 2019 Theatre Line-Up Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2019

Assembly Festival 2019 is delighted to announce another exciting year of theatre, from local artists to international superstars, to one-woman shows to energetic ensemble pieces.

Lena Headey, Awkwafina Join Voice Cast of THE DARK CRYSTAL: AGE OF RESISTANCE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 26, 2019

Netflix has announced additional voice cast joining “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance,” the epic prequel series to the beloved 1982 Jim Henson film “The Dark Crystal.” Newly announced voice cast include:

Theatre Deli Announce Comedy Festival Featuring Suzi Ruffell and Seann Walsh
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2019

Suzi Ruffell, Seann Walsh and Rhys James headline Theatre Deli's comedy festival at The Old Library in Burgess Park, Camberwell and Theatre Deli Broadgate for its second year.

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