John Willett News

BWW Review: FEAR AND MISERY OF THE THIRD REICH, Brockley Jack Studio Theatre

by Gary Naylor — January 19, 2018

A fine production that grapples with the play's tricky structure to bring home Brecht's political points with a relevance for today that can hardly be missed.

The Chemical Brothers' Tom Rowlands to Compose Original Music for LIFE OF GALILEO

by BWW News Desk — April 26, 2017

BAFTA winner Joe Wright's production of Brecht's masterwork Life of Galileo will be accompanied by an original score composed by Tom Rowlands, founding member of the English electronic music duo The Chemical Brothers.

Lauren Cohan Stars in Chilling Terror 'The Boy'

by Caryn Robbins — March 9, 2016

A young American woman uncovers the menacing nature of the English family she cares for in The Boy, a terrifying thriller debuting on Digital HD on April 26, 2016 and on Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand on May 10, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

National Theatre Wales to Open New Season with Five 'Epic' Productions

by Matt Smith — March 6, 2015

Five big productions will take centre-stage in National Theatre Wales' fifth season of work, announced this week.

GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE, HEDWIG, Neil Patrick Harris & More Win at the 80th Annual Drama League Awards!

by BWW Special Coverage — May 16, 2014

The 80th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon is being held this afternoon, May 16, at the Marriott Marquis Times Square, where winners will be announced for Distinguished Production of a Play, Distinguished Production of a Musical, Distinguished Revival of a Play, Distinguished Revival

2014 Lortel Award Winners - HERE LIES LOVE Wins Big, THE OPEN HOUSE Wins Best Play, and FUN HOME Wins Best Musical!

by BWW Special Coverage — May 4, 2014

The 2014 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway will be handed out tonight at NYU Skirball Center beginning at 7:00pm EST, and hosted by acclaimed husband and wife actors and comedians, Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman.

2014 Drama League Award Nominations Announced - Shows, Stars & More!

by Robert Diamond — April 23, 2014

Co-Hosts Judith Light and Christopher Sieber announced the nominations for the 2014 Drama League Awards, including Distinguished Production of a Play, Distinguished Production of a Musical, Distinguished Revival of a Play, Distinguished Revival of a Musical, and the much coveted Distinguished Perfor

HERE LIES LOVE and NATASHA, PIERRE... Lead 2014 Lortel Awards Nominations for Off-Broadway; Full List!

by Robert Diamond — April 1, 2014

The Off-Broadway League today announced nominations in 18 categories and one special award for the 2014 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway.

Public Theater Extends GOOD PERSON OF SZECHWAN Through 12/8

by Tyler Peterson — November 4, 2013

The Public Theater announced a two-week extension for The Foundry Theatre's GOOD PERSON OF SZECHWAN by Bertolt Brecht.

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of Public Theater's GRASSES OF A THOUSAND COLORS and GOOD PERSON OF SZECHWAN

by Jennifer Broski — October 29, 2013

The Public Theater just opened The Foundry Theatre's GOOD PERSON OF SZECHWAN by Bertolt Brechton, and the American premiere of GRASSES OF A THOUSAND COLORS last night, October 29.

Foundry Theatre's GOOD PERSON OF SZECHWAN Begins Previews 10/18 at The Public

by Tyler Peterson — October 11, 2013

The Public Theater will begin performances for The Foundry Theatre's GOOD PERSON OF SZECHWAN by Bertolt Brecht on Friday, October 18.

GOOD PERSON OF SZECHWAN Reopens at The Public in October

by Kelsey Denette — April 16, 2013

The Foundry Theatre has announced that its critically acclaimed production of Bertolt Brecht's Good Person of Szechwan will reopen this fall as part of The Public Theater's 2013-14 season.

Public Theater Announces 2013-14 Season; Jeanine Tesori's FUN HOME Musical, Richard Nelson's REGULAR SINGING Included in Line-Up!

by Nicole Rosky — April 16, 2013

Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham announced the line-up today for The Public's 2013-2014 season, continuing the theater's nearly 60 year tradition of producing Shakespeare and the classics, musicals, contemporary and experimental works in equal m