Godwin News

See photos of Alley Theatre's production of Dial M for Murder, adapted by Jeffery Hatcher, from the original by Fredrick Knott, and directed by Tatiana Pandiani. 

Today’s subject Simon Godwin is currently living his theatre life as the Artistic Director of DC’s Tony Award winning Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC). He assumed the position in 2019 succeeding the company’s founder Michael Kahn after a stunning 33-year reign.

Adelaide's ILA will present the PianoLab festival from 14-15 June 2024, featuring top pianists and immersive digital experiences with 50 sqm and 150 sqm of LED screens in The Lab and The Light Room Studio.

The National Theatre will soon present a new production of Frank Galati’s Tony Award-winning adaptation of The Grapes of Wrath. In this video, watch a trailer for the new production.

Experience groundbreaking dance performances at the Odyssey Theatre's summer mini-festival, featuring innovative works by emerging choreographers. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Austin-based singer/songwriter Jesse Daniel has releases the swinging new single “That’s My Kind Of Country” from his upcoming LP Countin’ The Miles, due out June 7. The track was inspired by the battlecry he’s spent years hearing from fans — “Jesse Daniel plays my kind of country.” Listen to the song now!

Santa Fe Playhouse in coming into its own as the theater company most likely to succeed in Santa Fe. The past two seasons have showcased new talent, new and provocative works and productions that have both wide appeal and thought-provoking messages. Their latest offering, What the Constitution Means to Me, is no exception. Directed with precision by Lynn Godwin, the Playhouse production adds one more hit to their incredible run of the past few years.

The Eighth Room hosted an exclusive, one-night only event to showcase the BAD REPUTATION: art by HOLLIS exhibit to raise funds for MusiCares Nashville. See photos from the event.

The National Theatre has announced two new productions for its South Bank stages this autumn: the world premiere of Tanika Gupta’s A Tupperware of Ashes in the Dorfman theatre, and a new play by Alexander Zeldin inspired by Antigone called The Other Place in the Lyttelton theatre.

South Pasadena Theatre Workshop has announced its staging of Hay Fever by Noël Coward.

Punchdrunk Enrichment has announced the first show to take place at their new home in Wembley Park.  Enitan's Game, an immersive experience for all the family, opens for a limited run on 14 June (press performances 14 & 15 June). 

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast of THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE.

The Full Monty is coming to The Heights Players in May. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Simon Godwin is no stranger to the work of Shakespeare. Until May 5, his production of Macbeth is playing in D.C. with a cast led by Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma. The film version of this same production will hit theaters on May 2. BroadwayWorld sat down with Godwin to discuss his take on Shakespeare’s tragedy, Fiennes’ performance, and what the play means for contemporary audiences.

An intense and well filmed release of an atmospheric production of Macbeth. Showing in cinemas from 2 May.

Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes are all in talks to star in the 28 Years Later, which serves as a sequel to the 2002 Boyle horror flick. Boyle is returning to direct, which features a script by Alex Garland who also penned the original. At this time, it is unknown who the three actors will play in the film, which is said to be the first of a new trilogy.

Director Simon Godwin's brand-new critically-acclaimed  production of Macbeth starring Tony and BAFTA Award winner Ralph Fiennes and Olivier Award winner Indira Varma will be released in cinemas from May 2. In this exclusive video taken from his first soliloquy in Act 1 Scene 3, a battle-scarred Macbeth wrestles with his conscience after the Witches' prophecy that he will become Thane of Cawdor comes to pass.

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the seven productions that will make up the organization’s 2024/25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Alley Theatre has revealed the cast of Dial M for Murder. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Tamron Hall, the nationally syndicated Emmy® Award-winning daytime talk show has been is renewed for a sixth season. The daily eponymous series, hosted and executive produced by two-time Emmy winner Tamron Hall, delivered a strong surge in viewership this season. Tamron Hall has become the second longest-running talk show produced by Disney, known for informative and entertaining moments that capture the cultural zeitgeist.