Frances de la Tour News

This just in! Theatre fans need not worry, as we're told that the character names in Disney's upcoming film of INTO THE WOODS *are* faithful to the original material. Some incorrect names were published online in error and have now been corrected.

Global film and television studio Miramax announced today that it has acquired all U.S. distribution rights to Mr. Holmes and will partner with Roadside Attractions on domestic theatrical distribution of the film.

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has today announced the nominations for the Arqiva British Academy Television Awards

Throughout 2013, the centenary of British composer Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) has been observed around the world by musicians and institutions of every kind. Music Director James Conlon, whose lifelong fascination with Britten is reflected in his personal three-year performance cycle of the composer's works in America and Europe, is the inspiration for LA Opera's Britten 100/LA: A Celebration, an extensive collaboration featuring performances, conferences and exhibitions presented by a host of organizations throughout the Southland. Britten's centenary year may be drawing to an end, but Britten 100/LA events will continue into early 2014.

The first promo for the new ITV comedy VICIOUS starring Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi has finally been released and it garners us a gander into the bawdy and bitchy world of the tailor-made new series.

Theatrical legends Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Derek Jacobi team up for the new ITV UK TV series VICIOUS and the first stills from show have finally leaked, also showcasing featured player Frances De La Tour.

According to the Daily Mail, Olivier Award winner Frances de la Tour will star in Alan Bennett's new play People, which premieres at the National Theatre in October 2012.

NATIONAL THEATRE: JANUARY - MARCH 2010 Simon Russell Beale and Fiona Shaw lead the cast of Boucicault's LONDON ASSURANCE, directed by Nicholas Hytner in the Olivier

Come April, the film of the Tony Award-winning play The History Boys will be available on DVD.

Theatre veterans Richard Griffiths, Peter O'Toole, Helen Mirren, Judi Dench and Meryl Streep are among the nominees of this year's British Academy Film Awards

More stars have climbed aboard the upcoming London revival of the French bedroom farce Boeing-Boeing, starring the previously announced Roger Allam and Frances de la Tour

Laura Michelle Kelly flies from Cherry Tree Lane to Middle Earth, Frances de la Tour stars in Boeing-Boeing and Lloyd Webber casts Joseph through reality TV

Tony Award-winner Frances de la Tour and Roger Allam will star in a London revival of the 1961 comedy Boeing-Boeing, which will be presented at the Comedy Theatre beginning February 3rd

On June 11, 2006, The History Boys won six Tony Awards including Best Play - equaling the record set by Arthur Miller's seminal Death of a Salesman. It also took home Tonys for Best Actor, Richard Griffiths; Best Director, Nicholas Hytner; Best Featured Actress, Frances de la Tour; and two Best Design Prizes, Sets and Lighting. Join Michael Dale as he sits down with some of the stars of The History Boys film to talk about taking the stage production and making it work for the big screen in this special BroadwayWorld.com feature!

Fox Searchlight's The History Boys makes North American premiere at AFI Fest in Hollywood...

The History Boys, winner of the 2006 Tony Award for Best Play, and Jersey Boys, Tony Award-winner for Best Musical, had their best weeks yet at their respective theaters the week following the awards presentation

Alan Bennett's The History Boys, which recently netted the 2006 Tony Award for Best Play, has extended its limited run through October 1st; it was originally to have closed on September 3rd

Marking 60 years of excellence on Broadway, The Tony Awards were being broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on CBS, Sunday, June 11th, and we've got the winners here! The History Boys led the pack with 6 wins, followed by The Drowsy Chaperone with 5, Jersey Boys with 4 and The Pajama Game, Sweeney Todd, and Awake and Sing with 2.

Watch the Tonys this Sunday at 8PM on Channel 13 (Baltimore) or Channel 9 (Washington)! And send us your thoughts at the regular email addresses!

The History Boys, the critically acclaimed new play by Alan Bennett, has recouped its investment on Broadway