Jayne Houdyshell News

KING LEAR To Close On Broadway June 9

by A.A. Cristi — May 31, 2019

Producer Scott Rudin announced today that the Broadway production of William Shakespeare's King Lear, will play its final performance on Sunday, June 9, 2019.

Glenda Jackson And More Honored At The 2019 Lilly Awards

by A.A. Cristi — May 22, 2019

The 10th Annual Lilly Awards, honoring women in the American theatre, took place on Sunday, May 19th, 2019, at the Minetta Lane Theatre.

Photos and Video: Glenda Jackson Honored With Lifetime Achievement Lilly Award

by Stephi Wild — May 19, 2019

This weekend, Glenda Jackson was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Lillys, an organization that honors women in the theater.

Jenn Colella, Annaleigh Ashford & More Will Take Part in WOMEN OF THE PUBLIC Gala

by Nicole Rosky — May 14, 2019

The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham; Board Chair, Arielle Tepper) announced casting today for The Public's Annual Gala, WOMEN OF THE PUBLIC onMonday, June 3 at the Delacorte Theater.

Andre De Shields and Marylouise Burke Honored with Richard Seff Awards

by Julie Musbach — May 3, 2019

Marylouise Burke (True West) and Andre De Shields (Hdestown) are the recipients of the annual Richard Seff Award presented by the Actors' Equity Foundation to veteran female and male character actors for the best performance in a supporting role in a Broadway or Off-Broadway production.

Rulings Roundup: Recap Tony Awards Eligibility of the 2018-19 Season!

by Nicole Rosky — April 29, 2019

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has been meeting all year to discuss the eligibility of the 2018-19 Broadway productions all leading up to Tuesdays big announcement.

Breaking: Tony Awards Administration Committee Announces Eligilibity Rulings for HADESTOWN, TOOTSIE & More!

by Nicole Rosky — April 26, 2019

Tony Awards Administration Committee met today for the final time this season and confirmed the eligibility status of ten Broadway productions for the 2019 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards®.

Photo Flash: COME FROM AWAY, BE MORE CHILL, FROZEN, and More Participate in the 2019 Easter Bonnet Competition

by Stephi Wild — April 25, 2019

The 2019 Broadway Cares Easter Bonnet Competition was held earlier this week.

VIDEO: Glenda Jackson and Ruth Wilson Talk Bringing KING LEAR to Broadway

by Kaitlin Milligan — April 22, 2019

Glenda Jackson and Ruth Wilson stopped by TODAY to talk about bringing Shakespear's 'King Lear' to Broadway.

Stars of THE CHER SHOW, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, and More to Appear at BC/EFA's EASTER BONNET COMPETITION

by Julie Musbach — April 19, 2019

Many of Broadway's brightest stars, most sensational ensembles and illustrious legends will make special appearances at the 33rd annual Easter Bonnet Competition on Monday, April 22, at 4:30 pm and Tuesday, April 23, at 2 pm.

VIDEO: KING LEAR's Ruth Wilson Recalls Having to Stop a Performance When An Audience Member Fainted

by Kaitlin Milligan — April 11, 2019

'King Lear' star Ruth Wilson was a guest on last night's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Danielle Brooks To Lead Cast Of Shakespeare In The Park MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

by A.A. Cristi — April 8, 2019

Directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon, the beloved comedy will officially open on Tuesday, June 11 and will run through Sunday, June 23.

TV: Inside Opening Night of KING LEAR, with Glenda Jackson & More!

by TV - Opening Night Special — April 5, 2019

One of Shakespeare's greatest dramas officially returned to Broadway last night.

Photo Coverage: Glenda Jackson and More Celebrate Opening Night of KING LEAR

by Jennifer Broski — April 5, 2019

This season's new Broadway production of William Shakespeare's King Lear, starring two-time Academy Award winner, two-time Emmy Award winner, and 2018 Tony Award winner Glenda Jackson and directed by Tony Award winner Sam Gold, opened last night at the Cort Theatre.

BWW Review: Glenda Jackson is Wickedly Fun in Sam Gold's Surprisingly Comic Take on Shakespeare's KING LEAR

by Michael Dale — April 5, 2019

In recalling the great comedies penned by William Shakespeare, classics like TWELFTH NIGHT, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM and the one about all the errors have been making audiences bust out in laughter for hundreds of years.

Review Roundup: KING LEAR Starring Glenda Jackson Opens On Broadway

by A.A. Cristi — April 4, 2019

This season's new Broadway production of William Shakespeare's King Lear, starring two-time Academy Award winner, two-time Emmy Award winner, and 2018 Tony Award winner Glenda Jackson and directed by Tony Award winner Sam Gold, opens tonight at the Cort Theatre.

Photo Flash: First Look at Glenda Jackson & More in KING LEAR on Broadway!

by Nicole Rosky — April 3, 2019

This season's new Broadway production of William Shakespeare's King Lear, starring two-time Academy Award winner, two-time Emmy Award winner, and 2018 Tony Award winner Glenda Jackson and directed by Tony Award winner Sam Gold, will open tomorrow, April 4, 2019 at the Cort Theatre.