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Angela Lansbury Stars in BLITHE SPIRIT, Coming to D.C.'s National Theatre This Spring

Following the internationally acclaimed production with sold-out engagements on Broadway and London's West End, television legend, Oscar recipient and five-time Tony Award-winner Angela Lansburyreturns to the stage in an exciting North American tour of Noel Coward's smash-hit comedic play, BLITHE SPIRIT. The tour makes its Washington premiere Tuesday, March 17 through Sunday, March 29 at the National Theatre, where Ms. Lansbury made her first pre-Broadway stage debut nearly 58 years ago to the day in Hotel Paradiso.

VIDEO: Patrick Stewart Says He and Ian McKellen Will Not Likely Appear in X-MEN: APOCALYPSE

The latest news concerning the newest X-MEN film is that X-MEN veterans Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen will likely not be appearing in X-MEN: APOCALYPSE. Watch this interview below with Stewart in which he says, “It is going to be looking very much at the earlier lives of all our characters. And so I don't think we'll be making an appearance.”

Photo Flash: Cincinnati Shakespeare's WAITING FOR GODOT Opens Tonight

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company kicks off 2015 with this vaudevillian production of the classic 'Waiting for Godot' by Samuel Beckett. This production is directed by Cincinnati Shakespeare's Producing Artistic Director, Brian Isaac Phillips and features Cincinnati Shakespeare's Resident Ensemble members Bruce Cromer, Jim Hopkins, Nicholas Rose and Brent Vimtrup, joined by young actor Jack Johnson. The design is generously sponsored by Graydon Head. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the stars onstage below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Cincinnati Shakespeare's WAITING FOR GODOT

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company kicks off 2015 with this vaudevillian production of the classic "Waiting for Godot" by Samuel Beckett. This production is directed by Cincinnati Shakespeare's Producing Artistic Director, Brian Isaac Phillips and features Cincinnati Shakespeare's Resident Ensemble members Bruce Cromer, Jim Hopkins, Nicholas Rose and Brent Vimtrup, joined by young actor Jack Johnson. The design is generously sponsored by Graydon Head. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the stars onstage below!

Cincinnati Shakespeare Kicks Off 2015 with WAITING FOR GODOT Tonight

?Cincinnati Shakespeare Company kicks off 2015 with this vaudevillian production of the classic 'Waiting for Godot' by Samuel Beckett. This production is directed by Cincinnati Shakespeare's Producing Artistic Director, Brian Isaac Phillips and features Cincinnati Shakespeare's Resident Ensemble members Bruce Cromer, Jim Hopkins, Nicholas Rose and Brent Vimtrup, joined by young actor Jack Johnson.

WAKE UP with BWW 1/13/2015 - CONSTELLATIONS and More!

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: CONSTELLATIONS opens on Broadway, THE WOODSMAN begins off-Broadway, and stage vets come to the small screen!

Starz Picks Up BBC's THE DRESSER, Starring Anthony Hopkins & Ian McKellen

Starz, in partnership with the BBC, will produce and air the television adaptation of Ronald Harwood's classic play 'The Dresser,' set against the backdrop of World War II and inspired by Harwood's own experiences as a dresser for the distinguished British actor/manager Sir Donald Wolfit.

HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA: Hillsboro High's Brayden Myrick

In today's installment of High School Drama, the spotlight falls on a young man who exemplifies the term 'renaissance man': Brayden Myrick of Nashville's Hillsboro High School.

Out of Join Welcomes New Chair, Unveils 2015 Programme

Out of Joint has announced that Iain Gillie is to become the new Chairman of the acclaimed company, as they prepare to present an exciting and diverse brace of world premieres for the new year, under the artistic directorship of Max Stafford-Clark. Vicky Graham, whose recent productions include Breeders at the St. James Theatre, has joined the company as the new in-house producer.

THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES Continues Its Worldwide March, Crossing the $550 Million Mark

'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' has charged past the half-billion mark in only its second week in worldwide release. A production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM), the film has taken in an astounding global total of $573.6 million and counting, it was announced today by Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures and Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, President of International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.

Tony Kushner Talks New Broadway Project, ANGELS IN AMERICA, and More

Playwright Tony Kushner has made his mark on the theatre world with hits like CAROLINE OR CHANGE, LINCOLN, and his most famous piece and the one which many theatre fans consider his best, ANGELS IN AMERICA. However, he did not see the latter as his favorite at the time.

2014 Flashback: A Year's Advice from the Stars

At the end of every 'backstage' interview, BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge asks his guest, 'What is the best bit of advice that you've been given that you still live by?' Below, we've rounded up all the sage responses from the stars of 2014!

2014 Flashback: This Year Backstage with Richard Ridge

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge has moderated some fascinating discussions throughout 2014, including interviews with dynamic, best-friend duo Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart, leading ladies Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Estelle Parsons, Vanessa Redgrave, and more. Scroll down for links and stills from this year's interviews!

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