Judi Dench News

El proximo 7 de junio tendra lugar en el Teatro Amaya de Madrid el estreno de la nueva produccion de NINEde la mano de Showtime Producciones, y para hacer la espera un poco mas llevadera, que mejor ocasion para hacer un repaso por la historia de este musical hasta nuestros dias.

Last night, TimesTalks, The New York Times live conversation and performance series, hosted an intimate evening with fashion editor, author, and curator, Andre Leon Talley, in conversation with fashion director and chief fashion critic of The New York Times, Vanessa Friedman.

As previously reported, a feature documentary about Lord of the Rings star Ian McKellen is set for release in the U.S., U.K., and Scandinavia by Trafalgar.

TimesTalks, The New York Times live conversation and performance series, is proud to host an intimate evening with fashion editor, author, and curator, Andre Leon Talley, and in conversation with fashion director and chief fashion critic of The New York Times, Vanessa Friedman, on May 21.

Today, Years & Years revealed the official video for their current single 'If You're Over Me,” which is out on all digital platforms worldwide now. The new song is from their highly anticipated sophomore full-length“Palo Santo,” out on July 6 via Interscope Records. Watch the official video for 'If You're Over Me”HERE.

Based on the original Donmar Warehouse production, this new production of Red by John Logan is the first ever UK revival since Grandage originated the premiere at the Donmar in 2009. The production went on to win six Tony Awards including Best Play.

Jump For Joy! The Off-Broadway cast recording of the New York premiere production of the new musical Unexpected Joy, with book and lyrics by Bill Russell (Side Show) and music by Janet Hood (Elegies for Angels, Punks, and Raging Queens with Bill Russell), will be recorded and released by JAY Records. Produced by John Yap, the recording will feature the original cast of The York Theatre Company production who will gather at Sear Sound Studios (353 West 48th Street) on Monday, May 14, 2018 to lay down the tracks for the recording.

Award-winning vocalist Leslie Odom, Jr. releases a new ballad "What Are We Waiting For"   (S-Curve Records/BMG) featuring his wife, and actress, Nicolette Robinson.  Of the collaboration Odom, Jr. says "Nic and I have sung this song in concert together for years--most recently for the filming of my Live From Lincoln Center show for PBS. We love the tune and we love singing it together. The song means a lot to us."

Full casting has been announced for the sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! which comes to Palace Theatre, Manchester from 3rd - 14th July 2018 as part of its international tour. Shona White (Donna Sheridan), Nicky Swift (Rosie), Helen Anker (Tanya), Tamlyn Henderson (Sam Carmichael), Daniel Crowder (Harry Bright), Matthew Rutherford (Bill Austin), Lucy May Barker (Sophie Sheridan), Phillip Ryan (Sky), Leisha Mollyneaux (Ali), Lottie Henshall (Lisa), Matt Jordan-Pidgeon (Pepper) and Michael Nelson (Eddie) will star in the production. At certain performances the role of Donna Sheridan will be played by Natalie Langston.

Years & Years have released their first official single titled 'If You're Over Me,” which is out on all digital platforms worldwide from today. The new song is from their highly anticipated sophomore full-length “Palo Santo,” out on July 6 via Interscope Records. Listen to 'If You're Over Me” HERE.

Today, ahead of its 200th birthday, The Old Vic announces a major collaboration with Twitter that will see the first ever global 'marathon broadcast' from a theatre across the social media platform.

TimesTalks, The New York Times live conversation and performance series, is proud to host a conversation between Pussy Riot's Nadya Tolokonnikova and performance artist Marina Abramovic, moderated by New York Times contributor Melena Ryzik on May 14. The artists will discuss the political aims of performance, the intersection of activism and feminism, and the role of the artist in modern society.

WP Theater, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Lisa McNulty and Managing Director Michael Sag, is thrilled to announce WP THEATER'S 40th ANNIVERSARY SEASON GALA honoring game-changing women with the Women of Achievement Awards. The gala, chaired by WP Board Members Laura Beinner and Jenna Segal, will honor Goldman Sachs Treasurer Beth Hammack and Tony Award-winning producer Daryl Roth (Kinky Boots, Indecent, The Normal Heart).

Award-winning vocalist Leslie Odom, Jr. releases his version of 'Without You' from the iconic Broadway Musical Rent today via S-Curve Records. Odom, Jr. began performing the beautiful and moving song on the road last year, and was eager to get into the studio to record and release it ahead of his new album, which is set to be released this fall. More details to come!

TimesTalks, The New York Times live conversation and performance series, is proud to host a conversation and screening with Academy Award-winning actor Charlize Theron and Academy Award-nominated director Jason Reitman on May 2, moderated by veteran New York Times contributor Logan Hill. 

Originally commissioned as part of the National Youth Theatre's 60th anniversary, The Fall is about generations and the differences and similarities between them. Somewhat appropriately, the show itself has brought together different generations of NYT. As a new cast of students prepares to open the show at Southwark Playhouse, NYT alumni and Olivier nominated playwright James Fritz revisits the script. With rehearsals drawing to a close, James shares the journey of this show and why this is his favourite time of the process.

The original version of Rodney Ackland's provocative work, The Pink Room, had a bruising reception back in 1952, losing thousands for investor Terence Rattigan amidst furious reviews. Since salvaged by the Orange Tree in the Eighties, its rebirth was cemented by a Judi Dench-starring production at the National, where it now returns for an intriguing if not entirely convincing encore.

Bomb-blasted London. A Soho den in the hangover from World War II, where members drink into the darkness, night after night. Lying, fighting and seducing, these lost souls and bruised lovers struggle from the rubble of war towards an unknown future.

One thing can be said about award-nominated playwright Annie Baker. She captures the human condition in the most realistic of ways. This is no more apparent than in Signature Theatre's production of Baker's latest work, John. Director Joe Calarco delivers his finest staging to date. He's assembled a superb cast that includes the grand dame of DC theater, Nancy Robinette.

Former Artistic Director of the Young Vic, director and playwright David Lan will be presented with the Special Award at the Olivier Awards 2018 with Mastercard ceremony on Sunday 8 April at London's Royal Albert Hall. The award will be presented in recognition of his outstanding contribution in leading the Young Vic since 2000, his work within the local community around the theatre, and his commitment to internationalism and diversity.