Ian McKellen News

See The Current Standings In The BroadwayWorld UK Awards; THE JUNGLE Leads Best Play!

by Alan Henry — November 5, 2018

Voting continues for the 2018 BroadwayWorld UK Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favourites.

Tickets For The Canadian Premiere Of THE LAST SHIP, Starring Sting, Go On Sale Monday

by Stephi Wild — November 5, 2018

Tickets for the Canadian premiere of Sting's acclaimed musical The Last Ship will go on public sale Monday November 12.

Royal Ballet Principal Francesca Hayward Joins CATS Film as Victoria!

by Nicole Rosky — November 1, 2018

Another kitten has joined the litter! According to the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye, the Royal Ballet principal dancer Francesca Hayward will reportedly play Victoria in the upcoming film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats.

Imelda Staunton-Led WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Comes to the Cinema in South Korea this March through National Theatre Live

by Rachel Katz — November 1, 2018

The play will be shown from March 21, 2019 until March 24, 2019.

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment Presents Two Brilliant Series From The Mind Of Seth MacFarlane On DVD

by Tori Hartshorn — November 1, 2018

Two of Seth MacFarlane's fan-favorite series arrive on DVD this December from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

Sony Pictures Classics Buys Shakespeare Drama ALL IS TRUE Starring Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, and Ian McKellen

by Kaitlin Milligan — October 30, 2018

The worldwide rights to the Shakespeare drama 'All Is True' starring Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, and Ian McKellen.

The Players to Show Ian McKellen as KING LEAR and SAMSOM ET DALILA

by Stephi Wild — October 30, 2018

The Peterborough Players theatre on Hadley Rd is brimming with activity this weekend as they present encore screenings from the MET Opera and London's National Theatre as part of their Arts On Screen season.

Laura Linney, COMPANY, Kelli O'Hara and More Make Shortlist for Evening Standard Awards

by Julie Musbach — October 29, 2018

The shortlist for the 64th Evening Standard Theatre Awards is unveiled today.

See The Current Standings In The BroadwayWorld UK Awards; Cast Your Vote!

by Alan Henry — October 29, 2018

Voting continues for the 2018 BroadwayWorld UK Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites!

Carrying the Torch: How TORCH SONG Set Broadway on Fire and Ushered In A New Era of LGBTQ Representation on the Great White Way

by A.A. Cristi — November 2, 2018

This season, Harvey Fierstein's seminal Broadway classic, Torch Song has made its way back to Broadway 36 years after its original run, in a brand-new production.

Judi Dench Signs On To Play Old Deuteronomy in Upcoming CATS Film

by A.A. Cristi — October 18, 2018

It has been reported that Academy Award winner Judi Dench will join the already star-studded cast of an upcoming film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats.

Shortlist Announced For The 2018 BroadwayWorld UK Awards; Voting Now Open!

by Marianka Swain — October 22, 2018

Today, the shortlist is announced for the 2018 BroadwayWorld UK Awards, celebrating the best long-running West End productions and best new productions from around the country.

Freedom To ACT Announces Conference On Acting And The Alexander Technique

by Julie Musbach — October 18, 2018

Freedom to ACT, developed by Ann Rodiger and Belinda Mello, is in its 8th year! This year's conference topic is The Actors Audition: Preparation for Success and will focus on how actors use the Alexander Technique to maintain their presence throughout the audition process.

Idris Elba In Final Talks To Join the Upcoming CATS Film

Tyrone Huntley To Host, And Richard Eyre To Receive The Gielgud Award, Presented By Ian Mckellen, At The UK Theatre Awards

by Stephi Wild — October 5, 2018

Director Richard Eyre is to be this year's recipient of the Gielgud Award for Excellence in the Dramatic Arts.