Bette Midler will star in John Logan's new play, I'll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers, directed by Joe Mantello, opening on Broadway on Wednesday, April 24 at a Shubert theatre to be announced. I'll Eat You Last is produced by Graydon Carter, Arielle Tepper Madover, James L. Nederlander, and The Shubert Organization.
Marin Theatre Company begins 2013 and the second half of its critically acclaimed 46th Season with Samuel Beckett's modern classic, Waiting for Godot, which runs from January 24 to February 17. MTC's artistic director Jasson Minadakis directs, returning to "this greatest of 20th-century plays" (The New York Times) over a decade after he first directed an "excellent, electrifying" (The Cincinnati Enquirer) production at Cincinnati Shakespeare Festival. MTC's production features a talented cast: Oregon Shakespeare Festival company member Mark Bedard, popular Bay Area actors James Carpenter and Mark Anderson Philips and Cirque du Soliel and Ringling Bros. clown Ben Johnson, as well as two local southern Marin youths. Opening night is on Tuesday, January 29.
BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of New Zealand in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!
The Pearl Theatre Company will continue its 29th season-and its first season in its new, permanent home on West 42nd Street-with the New York premiere of James DeVita's In Acting Shakespeare. In this adaptation of Sir Ian McKellen's 1987 one-man show, DeVita expertly weaves his personal journey from the fishing boats of Long Island to a theatrical career with details from Shakespeare's life and poetry. In Acting Shakespeare is a comedic and heartfelt tribute to the transformational power of theater.
The Pearl Theatre Company will continue its 29th season-and its first season in its new, permanent home on West 42nd Street-with the New York premiere of James DeVita's In Acting Shakespeare. In this adaptation of Sir Ian McKellen's 1987 one-man show, DeVita expertly weaves his personal journey from the fishing boats of Long Island to a theatrical career with details from Shakespeare's life and poetry. In Acting Shakespeare is a comedic and heartfelt tribute to the transformational power of theater.
Peter Jackson's THE HOBBIT AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY is coming to theaters today, December 14, 2012. Check out the trailer for the highly-anticipated film below!
Gandalf/Magneto himself is set to lend his voice to the upcoming DOCTOR WHO Christmas special, entitled THE SNOWMEN. Den of Geek confirmed the rumors this weekend. Sir Ian McKellan will not appear in the series, but will provide the voice for The Snowman.
Following last week's announcement that Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellan would return to the X-MEN franchise in Bryan Singer's DAYS OF FUTURE PAST, The Hollywood Reporter has announced that Fox is currently in negotations with additional stars in the original feature film, including Halle Berry, James Marsden, previously reported Hugh Jackman, and more.
The Pearl Theatre Company will continue its 29th season-and its first season in its new, permanent home on West 42nd Street-with the New York premiere of James DeVita's In Acting Shakespeare. In this adaptation of Sir Ian McKellen's 1987 one-man show, DeVita expertly weaves his personal journey from the fishing boats of Long Island to a theatrical career with details from Shakespeare's life and poetry. In Acting Shakespeare is a comedic and heartfelt tribute to the transformational power of theater.
Peter Jackson's THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY sas been screened for select media in Los Angeles and New York over the weekend. The film hits theaters on December 14 in 3D, 2D and IMAX 3D. Let's see what the critics had to say
Hugh Jackman appeared on Access Hollywood today and spoke about reprising his role as 'Wolverine' in the upcoming X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST from Bryan Singer. Check out his appearance below!
According to the The Hollywood Reporter, Hugh Jackman is in talks to reprise the role of 'Wolverine' alongside Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart, who are confirmed in the roles of Magneto and Professor Xavier, in the upcoming X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST.
Deadline reports that Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart will appear in the upcoming X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST in the roles of Magneto and Professor Xavier.
As reported by The Telegraph, Sir Trevor Nunn, former artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal National Theatre, warned that cuts to arts funding, especially for regional theatre companies, would have a far-reaching effect on the West End talent pool and Britain's tourism industry.
With less than a week before THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY has its world premiere on Nov. 28, director Peter Jackson has just released his latest video diary on the film's production. Check it out below!
The newest TV spot for Peter Jackson's upcoming film, THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY have been released in anticipation of its Dec. 14 release - check it out below!
On November 5, host Christopher Meloni welcomed celebrities, Broadway greats, philanthropy influencers and the New York elite to celebrate Make Believe on Broadway. The evening showcased Broadway and Hollywood's brightest stars as they unite in a benefit performance on behalf of Only Make Believe, a non-profit that brings the magic of theater to children in hospitals and care facilities. Limited tickets are available for purchase here: http://onlymakebelievegala.com
BroadwayWorld was there for last night's event and we bring you full coverage below!
Matt Dillon received an Outstanding Achievement in Cinema Award Nov. 2 at the 15th annual Savannah Film Festival, presented by the Savannah College of Art and Design. Dillon was honored for his work in films such as 'City of Ghosts,' 'Crash' and 'The Outsiders.'