Emma Thompson News

LOVE, ACTUALLY Live In Concert Announces UK Tour

by A.A. Cristi — May 21, 2024

Experience LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE IN CONCERT with a full orchestra on a UK-wide 13-date tour this Christmas season.

Interview: Jason Butler Harner Discusses The Big Bend, Apple TV+'s Sugar, and His Love for the Stage

by Josh Sharpe — May 21, 2024

Jason Butler Harner is all over our screens these days.

Jessica Lange to Receive CineMerit Award at the Munich Film Festival

by Josh Sharpe — May 2, 2024

Jessica Lange, who is currently starring on Broadway in Mother Play, will be receiving the CineMerit Award this summer at the Munich International Film Festival.

Cast Set For THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at Shakespeare's Globe

by Stephi Wild — May 1, 2024

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of The Taming of the Shrew, directed by Jude Christian.

First Female Playwrights Chosen For Inaugural Women In Theatre Lab Announced

by Stephi Wild — April 19, 2024

The first female playwrights chosen for the inaugural Women in Theatre Lab have been announced.

Jason Alexander to Star in Lonny Price-Helmed FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at La Mirada

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 18, 2024

Jason Alexander and more will be starring in Fiddler on the Roof at La Mirada Theatre.

Concert Performances of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and THE JUNGLE BOOK Will Be Performed at New Wimbledon Theatre

by Stephi Wild — April 16, 2024

The Novello Orchestra will present two classic Disney films in concert this summer, Beauty and the Beast and The Jungle Book will be performed live to film as part of Wimbledon Childrens Festival.

BRIDGET JONES Sequel Greenlit; Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson Star

by Josh Sharpe — April 9, 2024

On Tuesday, it was officially announced that Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, the fourth film in the franchise, is in development.

Spotlight: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Chrysler Hall, Norfolk

by BWW Special Offer — April 4, 2024

Don't Miss an Orchestral Version of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street!

Grand Jury and Audience Award Films Announced at 27th Sonoma International Film Festival

by Blair Ingenthron — March 24, 2024

Luminaries such as Golden Globe®-winner Beau Bridges, actor/director John Cameron Mitchell, actor Scoot McNairy, chef Susan Feniger, musician Rob Garza of Thievery Corporation, and more than 150 filmmakers, distinguished press, and industry guests converged on the award-winning wine country film fe

Leading Women in Theatre Meet with Arts Council England to Mark End of Research Project

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 21, 2024

Leading women in theatre, including Jude Kelly and Lesley Gannon, met with Arts Council England to conclude a five-year research project on gender equality.

Stanley Arts Announces ARCADIA Climate-Conscious Arts Festival

by A.A. Cristi — March 19, 2024

Stanley Arts will present Arcadia, a four-day interactive arts festival aimed at addressing the climate crisis.

Donna Lynne Champlin & More to Star in SWEENEY TODD at Virginia Arts Festival

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 13, 2024

Virginia Arts Festival will present Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical Sweeney Todd in an orchestral performance.

ME AND MY GIRL Comes to Wagner College Theatre

by Stephi Wild — February 22, 2024

Directed by Wagner College Professor Brian Sgambati and Music Directed by Sarah Brett England, ME AND MY GIRL comes to Wagner College Theatre next month.

Judy Greer, Marc Menchaca, & Gaia Wise Join Emma Thompson-Led THE FISHERWOMAN

by Michael Major — February 8, 2024

Judy Greer (White House Plumbers, The First Lady), Marc Menchaca (The Creator, Ozark), and Gaia Wise will join previously announced Emma Thompson (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, Sense and Sensibility) in action-thriller The Fisherwoman.

Betsey Perlmutter Appointed Vice President of Schirmer Theatrical

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 4, 2024

Betsey Perlmutter has been appointed as the Vice President of Schirmer Theatrical, a part of Wise Music Group.

WEST SIDE STORY Comes to Musical Theater Basel in 2024

by Stephi Wild — December 13, 2023

Maria, Tonight, Somewhere, America – nur wenige Töne der weltbekannten Kompositionen reichen aus, um die packenden Bild- und Gefühlswelten der West Side Story wachzurufen, und sie nie mehr zu vergessen.

BAM to Present AMERICAN FICTION: The Characters of Jeffrey Wright

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 1, 2023

Through Sunday, February 11, 2024, BAM will present American Fiction: The Characters of Jeffrey Wright, a look at almost four decades of celluloid creations from the Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor.

Previews: MATILDA al TEATRO SISTINA

by Ettore Farrattini — November 29, 2023

Lo spettacolo di Natale perfetto per tutta la famiglia che farà battere il cuore di grandi e piccini: arriva per la prima volta in Italia l'attesissimo 'Matilda il Musical', firmato Massimo Romeo Piparo, che debutterà al Teatro Sistina il prossimo 7 dicembre.

Interview: Theatre Life with Sir Bryn Terfel

by Elliot Lanes — November 13, 2023

Today’s subject Sir Bryn Terfel is a Grammy, Classical Brit, and Gramophone Award–winning recording artist with a discography encompassing operas of Mozart, Wagner, and Strauss, and more than 15 solo discs including Lieder, American musical theatre, Welsh songs, and sacred repertory.