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Winter Season Set For National Theatre at Home With Andrew Scott, Ralph Fiennes, and More
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2024

National Theatre at Home, the National Theatre's pioneering streaming platform, has announced a collection of iconic productions and heartwarming stories are set to join the platform for the festive season.

Mike Faist Joins EAST OF EDEN Series With Florence Pugh
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2024

Tony nominee Mike Fast has found his next project. The Challengers star is set to appear in the limited series East of Eden alongside Hoon Lee, Christopher Abbott, and Florence Pugh, who also co-produces. 

Cast Set for SUMP'N LIKE WINGS at Mint Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2024

The cast has been revealed for the NY premiere of SUMP'N LIKE WINGS at Mint Theater Company. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review Roundup: THE GRAPES OF WRATH Opens at the National Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2024

See what the critics are saying about The Grapes of Wrath at the National Theatre. Read the reviews and see more!

VREDENS DRUVOR Comes to Dramaten in December
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2024

När Tom Joad kommer hem efter fyra år i fängelset möts han av en öde gård. Hans familj har vräkts. Jorden är torr, banken skoningslös och framtidsutsikterna mörka. Men i Kalifornien! Där finns det arbete, bördig mark och hopp, sägs det. Så familjen packar sina få ägodelar och ger sig av.

Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think of Carrie Cracknell's Adaptation of THE GRAPES OF WRATH?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 1, 2024

Carrie Cracknell (Julie, The Deep Blue Sea) directs Frank Galati’s award-winning adaptation of John Steinbeck’s masterpiece, The Grapes of Wrath, now open at the National Theatre.

Photos: Cherry Jones, Harry Treadaway & More in THE GRAPES OF WRATH at the National Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 1, 2024

Now onstage at The National Theatre is a new production of Frank Galati’s Tony Award-winning adaptation of The Grapes of Wrath, based on the novel by John Steinbeck, directed by Carrie Cracknell. Check out photos of the cast in action!

Cast Set For Rodgers & Hammerstein's PIPE DREAM at Berkshire Theatre Group
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2024

Berkshire Theatre Group has announced the cast for its upcoming production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Pipe  Dream, a musical tale of love and hope from John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row & Sweet Thursday.

Modern Classics Theatre of Long Island to Hold Auditions for John Steinbeck's OF MICE & MEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2024

Modern Classics Theatre of Long Island and The BACCA Arts Center announce auditions for OF MICE & MEN, directed by Marian Waller. Learn how to audition!

La Llorona & More Lead Linda Hodges' San Francisco Summer Theatre Picks
by Linda Hodges - Jun 24, 2024

These must-see theatre picks for the San Francisco Bay Area will add a little spice to your summer! Beyond their entertainment value, each of these shows plays a crucial role in lifting up the voices of Latines and other people of color, fostering a richer, more inclusive cultural landscape.

VREDENS DRUVOR Comes to Dramaten in December
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2024

När Tom Joad kommer hem efter fyra år i fängelset möts han av en öde gård. Hans familj har vräkts. Jorden är torr, banken skoningslös och framtidsutsikterna mörka. Men i Kalifornien! Där finns det arbete, bördig mark och hopp, sägs det. Så familjen packar sina få ägodelar och ger sig av.

Review: MOTHER ROAD at Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by Steve Murray - Jun 22, 2024

What did our critic think of MOTHER ROAD at Berkeley Repertory Theatre?

LETTERS LIVE Will Host Special RSPCA Show at The Royal Albert Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2024

Letters Live, the literary event which celebrates the power of written correspondence, returns to the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday 12 December in collaboration with the RSPCA for a special one-off event.

Video: Watch Cherry Jones and Harry Treadaway in THE GRAPES OF WRATH Trailer
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2024

The National Theatre will soon present a new production of Frank Galati’s Tony Award-winning adaptation of The Grapes of Wrath. In this video, watch a trailer for the new production.

Illusion Theater to Present Free Outdoor Summer Series at At Lyndale Gardens
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024

Enjoy free outdoor performances at the Amphitheater at Lyndale Gardens in Richfield, Minnesota. See who is performing!

A TUPPERWARE OF ASHES, THE OTHER PLACE, and More Set For the National Theatre's Autumn Season
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024

The National Theatre has announced two new productions for its South Bank stages this autumn: the world premiere of Tanika Gupta’s A Tupperware of Ashes in the Dorfman theatre, and a new play by Alexander Zeldin inspired by Antigone called The Other Place in the Lyttelton theatre.

Cast and Creative Team Set for MOTHER ROAD at Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2024

Berkeley Rep has revealed the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of MOTHER ROAD. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Octagon Theatre Bolton Unveils Autumn/Winter Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024

The Octagon Theatre has revealed a sensational programme set to entertain audiences this autumn and into 2025. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Review: THE HIGH SOCIETY NEW ORLEANS JAZZ BAND Brings Weekly Fun to Birdland
by Rob Lester - Apr 9, 2024

If you like the idea of “Throwback Thursday,” dedicating a day of the week to remember and revisit the past, Birdland can really “make your day” any Thursday with The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band. Choices from early 20th century popular music populate the set list each Thursday with the grand High Society New Orleans Jazz Band at Birdland. What a treat!

J. Smith-Cameron & Joe Morton Join MasterVoices' THE GRAPES OF WRATH At Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2024

Join actors J. Smith-Cameron and Joe Morton as they narrate MasterVoices' performance of THE GRAPES OF WRATH at Carnegie Hall on April 17. Don't miss this unique theatrical experience.

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