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James McAvoy & Claire Foy Will Lead MY SON
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 5, 2020

James McAvoy and Claire Foy will star in the English-language remake of 'My Son.'

Audible Strikes Multi-Project Deal with Team Coco
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 5, 2020

Audible Inc., the world’s largest producer and provider of original spoken-word entertainment and audiobooks, today announced a global multi-project, first look development and production deal with Conan O’Brien’s Emmy winning digital media company, Team Coco.

THE BRIDGE Finds Narrator in James McAvoy
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 24, 2020

Variety reports that James McAvoy will lend his voiceover talents to 'The Bridge,' a new British reality competition series.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Olivia Colman Launch The Theatre Community Fund
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2020

Many of the UK's most successful artists and entertainment professionals have joined together to create the Theatre Community Fund in support of theatrical artists and professionals whose livelihoods and creative futures are threatened in the wake of Covid-19.

National Theatre Live Brings More Shows to Cinemas, Including CORIOLANUS With Tom Hiddleston!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2020

National Theatre Live has revealed that it will bring 14 of its shows to cinemas in the UK this summer and we've got the full list.

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Returns for HIS DARK MATERIALS Season 2
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2020

During today's exciting Comic-Con@Home panel for HBO and BBCs HIS DARK MATERIALS, fans were treated to the first official trailer for the upcoming second season of the drama series, which stars Tony-winner Lin Manuel-Miranda. 

THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON Listings: July 8 – 16
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2020

'THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON' LISTINGS: July 8 – 16

VIDEO: X-MEN Cast Members Hugh Jackman, Sir Patrick Stewart, Halle Berry, and More Reunite For GLOBAL GOAL: UNITE FOR OUR FUTURE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2020

Hugh Jackman, Sir Patrick Stewart, Halle Berry, Ryan Reynolds, James McAvoy, Sophie Turner, Liev Schreiber and Famke Janssen reunited as part of Global Goal: Unite For Our Future yesterday, June 27.

London Productions of THE SEAGULL Starring Emilia Clarke and A DOLL'S HOUSE Starring Jessica Chastain are Postponed
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2020

The Jamie Lloyd Company has announced that, due to the ongoing impact of the pandemic, Anya Reiss' adaptation of Anton Chekhov's The Seagull and Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House, in a version by Frank McGuinness are both now postponed.

Audible and DC Announce Cast for THE SANDMAN, Including James McAvoy, Taron Egerton, and More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 13, 2020

Audible Inc., the world's largest producer and provider of spoken-word entertainment and audiobooks, today announced the star-studded cast of the first-ever, exclusive audio adaptation of New York Times best-selling graphic novel series, The Sandman, written by Neil Gaiman and published by DC.

#BWWPrompts: What Is Your Favorite Obscure Play and Why?
by BWW Prompts - Apr 28, 2020

We want to hear from you! We're starting #BwayWorldPrompts, where each day we'll be asking our readers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram questions to spark some theater conversation.

WATCH LIVE NOW: Star-Studded Virtual Concert, ONE WORLD: TOGETHER AT HOME
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2020

Global Citizen and the World Health Organization (WHO) are partnering for a special one-night event, 'One World: Together at Home,' to air across multiple global networks and platforms on Saturday, April 18.

VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Sings 'Memory' From CATS as Part of ONE WORLD: TOGETHER AT HOME
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2020

Tonight is the 'One World: Together At Home' global broadcast special, which will air across NBC, ABC, CBS and other global networks and platforms on Saturday, April 18 from 8-10 p.m. PT/ET.

Roku Joins Global Citizen to Stream 'One World: Together at Home'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 16, 2020

 Roku, Inc.  today announced it is partnering with Global Citizen to bring Roku® users One World: Together at Home, a global special that pays tribute to and celebrates frontline healthcare workers.

Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift, Oprah, & More Join ONE WORLD: TOGETHER AT HOME
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 14, 2020

An expanded list of artists will appear in the a?oeOne World: Together At Homea?? global broadcast special, which will air across NBC, ABC, CBS and other global networks and platforms on Saturday, April 18 from 8-10 p.m. PT/ET.

BWW Feature: Favourite Olivier Awards Memories and Our 2020 Winners
by Marianka Swain - Apr 2, 2020

Sadly, the 2020 Olivier Awards won't be going ahead as planned due to the coronavirus shutdown, although ITV will broadcast a highlights show. So, BroadwayWorld reviewers have been thinking back to some of our favourite Oliviers winners, nominees and performances from past years - plus some of the incredible nominees from this year who we would have loved to see honoured.

HIS DARK MATERIALS Costumers Make Scrubs for U.K. Medical Staff
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 31, 2020

Costumers from the HBO and BBC fantasy series “His Dark Materials” have begun to make scrubs for the medical staff in the U.K. who are fighting coronavirus, according to Variety. 

Celebrate World Theatre Day With These Great Musical Performances
by Marianka Swain - Mar 27, 2020

It may feel like a strange time to celebrate World Theatre Day, but while we can't gather together in person right now, we can still appreciate the incredible performances that have inspired us - and look forward to when theatres reopen and the shows can go on!

BWW Interview: Robert Glenister Talks THE SEAGULL at the Playhouse Theatre
by Anthony Walker-Cook - Mar 12, 2020

Robert Glenister is currently treading the boards at the Playhouse Theatre in Anya Reiss's adaptation of Chekhov's The Seagull. Starring alongside Game of Thrones's Emilia Clarke and Indira Varma, The Seagull marks Glenister's second production with director Jamie Lloyd. Glenister's recent theatre credits include Alys, Always at the Bridge Theatre and Pinter Four as part of Lloyd's Pinter at the Pinter season. BroadwayWorld spoke with Glenister about the production, adapting Chekhov, and the importance of star casting for commercial theatre.

James McAvoy-Led CYRANO DE BERGERAC Comes To BAM This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2020

The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) will present director Jamie Lloyd's bold revival of Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergeraca?"in a new version by Martin Crimpa?"at the BAM Harvey Theater from May 8a?"31.

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