Julia McKenzie News

The UK editor in chief talks to one half of the incredibly successful Stiles and Drewe duo!

Following in the fierce and fabulous footsteps of Ruthie Henshall's candid InDepth InterView with me this week, we are taking a look at some of her best work that has been preserved on DVD. From LES MISERABLES and "I Dreamed A Dream" to some Sondheim ala "Unworthy of Your Love" in a duet with John Barrowman from ASSASSINS via PUTTING IT TOGETHER, to some razzle dazzle from CHICAGO, to performing alongside Bernadette Peters at HEY! MR. PRODUCER in a song from GYPSY; Ruthie Henshall is in a class of her own and can light up any stage or screen, big or small. Watch and see - and watch her steps!

Acorn Media (British TV) and Athena (Best Documentaries) DVD Release Calendar, July 27: Agatha Christie's Poirot, The Movie Collection, Set 5 (DVD debut) - PBS Mystery!'s most-watched detective returns in three all-new, star-studded movies starring fan-favorite David Suchet. Set includes new adaptation of the iconic Murder on the Orient Express and behind-the scenes program.

A packed Queen's Theatre acclaimed Alex Young on Sunday as she was named Student Performer of the Year in the competition organized by the Stephen Sondheim Society, hosted by Hannah Waddingham

The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer Of The Year Competition & The Stiles and Drewe Best New Song Prizeis presented by The Stephen Sondheim Society and Mercury Musical Developments (MMD).

British actress and comedienne Maureen Lipman joins the judging panel for The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer Of The Year Competition & The Stiles and Drewe Best New Song of 2010 Awards, to be hosted by West End star Hannah Waddingham at The Queen's Theatre on Sunday 6th June.

The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer Of The Year Competition & The Stiles and Drewe Best New Song Prizeis presented by The Stephen Sondheim Society and Mercury Musical Developments (MMD).

British actress and comedienne Maureen Lipman joins the judging panel for The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer Of The Year Competition & The Stiles and Drewe Best New Song of 2010 Awards, to be hosted by West End star Hannah Waddingham at The Queen's Theatre on Sunday 6th June.

South Coast Repertory's Artistic Directors David Emmes and Martin Benson have announced that Doctor Cerberus, a new play by HBO's 'Big Love' and Marvel Comics' 'Spiderman' writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, will receive its World Premiere during the 2009-10 Season

West End star Hannah Waddingham will host a prestigious awards ceremony, now in its fourth year, on Sunday 6th June at The Queens Theatre, London. The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer Of The Year Competition & The Stiles and Drewe Best New Song of 2010 Awards are presented by The Stephen Sondheim Society and Mercury Musical Developments (MMD).

The following is SCR's four month calendar for October 2009 ? January 2010.

South Coast Repertory presents PUTTING IT TOGETHER, words and music by Stephen Sondheim, devised by Stephen Sondheim and Julia McKenzie, and directed by Nick DeGruccio.

Sondheim's 'Putting it Together' Now EXTENDED UNTIL August 15th! Shows added 8/12, 8/13, 8/14, 8/15 8pm A musical 'review' like no other!

South Coast Repertory's Artistic Directors David Emmes and Martin Benson have announced that Doctor Cerberus, a new play by HBO's 'Big Love' and Marvel Comics' 'Spiderman' writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, will receive its World Premiere during the 2009-10 Season

Sondheim's 'Putting it Together' Now EXTENDED UNTIL August 15th! Shows added 8/12, 8/13, 8/14, 8/15 8pm A musical 'review' like no other!

The following is South Coast Rep's calendar. South Coast Repertory was founded in the belief that theatre is an artform with a unique power to illuminate the human experience. We commit ourselves to exploring the most urgent human and social issues of our time, and to merging literature, design and performance in ways that test the bounds of theatre's artistic possibilities. We undertake to advance the art of theatre in the service of our community, and aim to extend that service through educational, intercultural, and outreach programs that harmonize with our artistic mission.

South Coast Repertory's Artistic Directors David Emmes and Martin Benson have announced that Doctor Cerberus, a new play by HBO's 'Big Love' and Marvel Comics' 'Spiderman' writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, will receive its World Premiere during the 2009-10 Season

South Coast Repertory will open its 2009-2010 season with a celebration of the music of Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim and will shine the spotlight later in the season on the up-and-coming musical theater composer and lyricist, Adam Gwon. The season lineup includes World Premieres by Bathsheba Doran, Julie Marie Myatt and Howard Korder, and a West Coast Premiere by Noah Haidle.

Syracuse Stage's production of Putting It Together has announced casting including Lillias White, Chuck Cooper, Tyler Hanes, Andre Ward, and Stephanie Youell. Book, Lyrics and Music by Stephen Sondheim, Conceived by Stephen Sondheim and Julia McKenzie, Directed and Choreographed by Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj, Musical Direction by Dianne Adams McDowell.

Syracuse Stage's production of Putting It Together has announced casting including Lillias White, Chuck Cooper, Tyler Hanes, Andre Ward, and Stephanie Youell. Book, Lyrics and Music by Stephen Sondheim, Conceived by Stephen Sondheim and Julia McKenzie, Directed and Choreographed by Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj, Musical Direction by Dianne Adams McDowell.