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BWW Review & Exclusive: 'Curtain Call' Takes Readers Backstage at London's Best Theatre with Glorious Photos, Interviews
by Matt Tamanini - May 30, 2016

In the new, epic book 'Curtain Call: A Year Backstage in London Theatre,' photographer Matt Humphrey and actor/director John Schwab take audiences behind the scenes of 60 of London's best shows in 2015, and uniquely and elegantly capture the electricity that makes live theatre so special.

VIDEO: Stephen and James McAvoy Read Minds on LATE SHOW
by - May 26, 2016

Turns out, James McAvoy got the part of Professor X because he can actually read minds. It's the same reason Stephen got to host The Late Show.

Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters - Summer Enrollment Opening Soon!
by Katricia Lang - May 20, 2016

If you've ever felt like you didn't quite fit in with the world around you, then Xavier's might be the place for you! Watch the video and see if you have what it takes to join the world's most elite private academy for extraordinary students. Why be alone, when you can make some excellent new friends here! Summer enrollment begins May 27th.

Martha Plimpton & More to be Honored at Women of Achievement Awards; Lisa Lampanelli to Host
by Tyler Peterson - May 11, 2016

Women's Project Theater (WP Theater), under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Lisa McNulty and Managing Director Maureen Moynihan, has announced the 31st ANNUAL WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS GALA.

VIDEO: First Look - James McAvoy Becomes Charles in New X-MEN: APOCALYPSE Featurette
by - May 11, 2016

In the new featurette below for X-MEN: APOCALYPSE, James McAvoy becomes Charles through the magic of make-up. The film hits theaters on May 27, 2016.

BWW Interviews: BETTY BUCKLEY
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - May 5, 2016

M&M's Unveils X-MEN: APOCALYPSE Commercial Today
by Caryn Robbins - May 2, 2016

The commercial release is timed with the highly anticipated 20 th Century Fox's motion picture event X-MEN: APOCALYPSE which premieres May 27.

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman's Return Confirmed in All-New X-MEN: APOCALYPSE Trailer!
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 25, 2016

Following the critically acclaimed global smash hit X-Men: Days of Future Past, director Bryan Singer returns with X-MEN: APOCALYPSE.

Chichester's THIS HOUSE to Transfer to the Garrick Theatre This Autumn
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2016

James Graham's critically acclaimed political drama THIS HOUSE will transfer to the Garrick Theatre, following its upcoming run at Chichester's Minerva Theatre.

VIDEO: Saoirse Ronan on Playing Abigail Williams in THE CRUCIBLE: 'She's the Worst!'
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 15, 2016

Saoirse Ronan stopped by today's LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL to talk about making her Broadway debut in the current revival of THE CRUCIBLE.

Betty Buckley Will Give Song Interpretation/Monologue Workshop in NYC This May
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 11, 2016

Having just completed filming on the new M. Night Shyamalan film Split co-starring with James McAvoy, Tony Award Winner, Theater Hall of Fame 2012 honoree and legendary Broadway star Betty Buckley will be offering a 5 day Song Interpretation & Monologue Intensive Workshop at the T. Schreiber Studio in May.  One of the foremost professional theatre studios in New York City. Established in 1969, T. Schreiber has been a home and training ground for many artists who have gone on to successful careers in theatre, film, and television. The Tony Award Winner will assist aspiring artists, educators and experienced performers in the craft of singing, acting and storytelling before she heads to Los Angeles to reprise her role of Big Edie in Grey Gardens at The Ahmanson Theater.

Jesse Eisenberg to Star in His Off-Broadway Show, THE SPOILS, in London, May 27
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 6, 2016

The European premiere of The New Group's critically acclaimed Off-Broadway production, The Spoils, a razor-sharp new comedy written by and starring internationally acclaimed actor Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network, Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice), will transfer for a strictly limited season at London's Trafalgar Studios, from 27 May to 13 August, with press night on 2 June. 

Tony Winner Betty Buckley to Host Workshop in Denver This June
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 31, 2016

Tony Award winner, Theater Hall of Fame member and legendary Broadway star Betty Buckley returns to Denver June 1-5 to teach her fifth annual Song Interpretation & Monologue workshop, a master class for actors and singers of all levels: high school students preparing for college auditions, current college students, professional actors and singers, educators and other professionals aspiring to refine their communication skills in word or song.

VIDEO: Saoirse Ronan & Ben Whishaw Talk On-Stage Chemistry in THE CRUCIBLE
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 21, 2016

In an exclusive interview with USA Today, Saoirse Ronan and Ben Whishaw discuss making their Broadway debuts in the revival of Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE.

VIDEO: Michael Fassbender & More in All-New Trailer for X-MEN: APOCALYPSE
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 17, 2016

20th Century Fox has released a brand NEW trailer for X-MEN: APOCALYPSE! Check out the trailer below, and get another look at Director Bryan Singer's new X-Men film starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, and Jennifer Lawrence

Tony Winner Betty Buckley to Perform at Ocean State Theatre in April
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 28, 2016

Television, film, concert and Tony Award-winning actress, Betty Buckley, will be appearing in concert at Ocean State Theatre in Warwick for one show only on Wednesday, April 6 at 7:30 pm.

ATG's Panter & Squire Top The Stage 100 for Seventh Consecutive Year
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 7, 2016

Ambassador Theatre Group's Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire OBE have topped the The Stage 100 for a record-breaking seventh consecutive year following a landmark year of international acquisitions and production investment. The announcement makes Panter and Squire the most successful entrants ever on the exclusive list which is compiled annually by the UK industry's leading newspaper, which ranks the powerhouses of British theatre.

Official: Jessica Brown Findlay, Vanessa Kirby & More to Join Paul Rhys in UNCLE VANYA at Almeida Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 11, 2015

Jessica Brown Findlay (Sonya), Vanessa Kirby (Elena), Richard Lumsden (Telegin), Hilton McRae (Serebryakov), Tobias Menzies (Astrov) and Ann Queensberry (Nanny) join the previously announced Paul Rhys (Vanya) in Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, a new version created by and directed by Associate Director, Robert Icke, at the Almeida Theatre. Running from 5 February until 26 March 2016, with press night on 12 February, Uncle Vanya is Icke's next production following the critically acclaimed Oresteia, which ran at the Almeida Theatre, transferred to the West End, and recently won him the Evening Standard Award for Best Director.

VIDEO: First Trailer for X-MEN: APOCALYPSE Has Arrived!
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 11, 2015

Following the critically acclaimed global smash hit X-Men: Days of Future Past, director Bryan Singer returns with X-MEN: APOCALYPSE. Check out the trailer below!

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