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Full Casting Announced for Tours of NELL GWYNN and SILVER LINING
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2017


English Touring Theatre's Artistic Director Richard Twyman today announces full casting for the tours of Jessica Swale's Olivier Award-winning Nell Gwynn and the world premiere of Sandi Toksvig's Silver Lining. 

The Poets' Theatre Presents KING ARTHUR
by Rebecca Russo - Oct 27, 2016


The Poets' Theatre has entered into an exciting partnership with the Henry Purcell Society of Boston and the Arcadia Players to present Henry Purcell's and John Dryden's rarely performed Restoration Era Musical Spectacle, the semi-opera, King Arthur, for one performance only on Saturday November 19th at 7:30pm at the Cathedral Church of Saint Paul,138 Tremont Street, Boston (opposite the Park Street Station at the top of Boston Common).

ALEXANDER'S FEAST to Open LA Master Chorale 'Hidden Handel' Project
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 21, 2016


The Los Angeles Master Chorale (LAMC), led by Artistic Director Grant Gershon, transforms Walt Disney Concert Hall into a festive banquet hall in the ancient Persian city of Persepolis for two immersive performances of eminent director Trevore Ross's semi-staged production of Handel's Alexander's Feast, created for the LA Master Chorale to launch its multi-year 'Hidden Handel' project on Saturday, April 16, 2 pm, and Sunday, April 17, 2016, 7 pm.

New York Premiere of L'AMANT ANONYME Set for 59E59 Theaters
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 18, 2016


59E59 Theaters will welcome the return of the little OPERA theatre of ny with the New York premiere of L'Amant Anonyme, adapted and directed Philip Shneidman from the opera by Chevalier de Saint-Georges, with a libretto by Desfontaines after Mme. de Genlis. Conducted by Elliot Figg with Art Direction by Sanford Biggers, L'Amant Anonyme begins performances on Saturday, March 12 for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 20. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:15 PM; Friday & Saturday at 8:15 PM; and Sunday at 3:15 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $35 ($24.50 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or go to www.59e59.org. 

NELL GWYNN, Starring Gemma Arterton, Opens in the West End Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2016


The West End transfer of Jessica Swale's new play NELL GWYNN, directed by Christopher Luscombe, opens tonight 12 February 2016.

NELL GWYNN, Starring Gemma Arterton, Begins Tonight in the West End
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2016


The West End transfer of Jessica Swale's new play NELL GWYNN, directed by Christopher Luscombe, begins tonight 4 February 2016.

Full Cast Announced for West End Transfer of NELL GWYNN, Starring Gemma Arterton
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2016


BroadwayWorld is excited to report complete casting for the West End transfer of Jessica Swale's new play NELL GWYNN, directed by Christopher Luscombe.

Dragon Theatre to Celebrate Aphra Behn in October
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 22, 2015


This October offers an unusual theatergoing experience - see the fictionalized story of pioneering English female playwright Aphra Behn in Or, by Liz Duffy Adams at the Dragon Theatre in Redwood City, then see The Rover, one of Aphra Behn's most successful plays, at Shotgun Players in Berkeley as a part of their season of plays by women.

MRS. ROOSEVELT FLIES TO LONDON Begins April 15 at King's Head Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 10, 2015


HINT OF LIME PRODUCTIONS, in association with The King's Head Theatre, presents MRS ROOSEVELT FLIES TO LONDON. Written and performed by ALISON SKILBECK, directed by LUCY SKILBECK. The show runs April 14 to May 9 at The King's Head Theatre. Press night April 15 at 7.00pm.

Theater Basel Premieren EIN SOMMERNACHTSTRAUM und Mehr, April 2014
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2014


Gerne stelle ich Ihnen die Premieren und den Spielplan des Theater Basel im April 2014 vor.

Theater Basel Premieren EIN SOMMERNACHTSTRAUM und Mehr, April 2014
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2014


Gerne stelle ich Ihnen die Premieren und den Spielplan des Theater Basel im April 2014 vor.

Handel & Haydn Announce 2012-2013 Season, To Include Bach’s Magnificat
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2012


The Handel and Haydn Society (H&H) and Artistic Director Harry Christophers announce the 2012-2013 Season, featuring the Period Instrument Orchestra and Chorus performing works of the masters of the Baroque and Classical.

Tony-Winner Douglas Hodge to Return to Broadway as CYRANO
by Robert Diamond - Jun 4, 2012


Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced that Tony® Award winner Douglas Hodge will star in a new Broadway production of Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand, with a translation by Ranjit Bolt and directed by Jamie Lloyd. Cyrano de Bergerac will begin previews on September 14, 2012 and open officially on October 11, 2012 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street). This will be a limited engagement through November 25, 2012. The full cast & design team will be announced soon.

Handel & Haydn Announce 2012-2013 Season, To Include Bach’s Magnificat
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 14, 2012


The Handel and Haydn Society (H&H) and Artistic Director Harry Christophers announce the 2012-2013 Season, featuring the Period Instrument Orchestra and Chorus performing works of the masters of the Baroque and Classical.

Mobtown Players Kick Off Season With Epicoene, or the Silent Woman
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2011


The Mobtown Players will kick off the 2011-2012 season with the classic Renaissance comedy Epicoene, or the Silent Woman.

Mobtown Players Kick Off Season With Epicoene, or the Silent Woman
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 14, 2011


The Mobtown Players will kick off the 2011-2012 season with the classic Renaissance comedy Epicoene, or the Silent Woman.

Theater Basel Announces Premieres and Aug./Sep. 2010 Events
by Michelle Wong - Aug 13, 2010


Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, nochmals zu Ihrer Information (wie bereits vor den Theaterferien versandt und nun aktualisiert) anbei die Premieren und den Spielplan des Theater Basel im August / September 2010:

Theater Basel Announces Premieres and Schedule Information August / September 2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 18, 2010


Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, mit den Vorstellungen am Sonntag, den 20. Juni 2010, endet die Saison 2009/2010 am Theater Basel. Gerne stelle ich Ihnen bereits jetzt die Premieren des Theater Basel im August/September 2010 zum Beginn der Saison 2010/2011 vor

NYC Opera Presents 'King Arthur,' 'Tosca' & 'Madama Butterfly'
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2008


Henry Purcell's King Arthur, with libretto by John Dryden, premieres on Wednesday, March 5 at 7PM, opening the company's spring season with a gala to follow.

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