Kenneth Branagh News

Broadway Stage and Screen- A Spring 2025 Watch Guide

by Sidney Paterra — March 2, 2025

hile many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 14 are already films or series that you can watch from home now.

Cast and Creatives Set For SPEED at the Bush Theatre

by Stephi Wild — February 20, 2025

The full cast and creative team have been announced for Speed a break-neck journey through the daily annoyances and deep-buried secrets that leave us spinning which opens at the Bush Theatre in April.

Hugh Bonneville To Be Honored At STC's Annual Gala

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 14, 2025

Actor Hugh Bonneville will be honored with the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Will Award at the theatre’s annual Gala.

Hadley Fraser Will Bring Solo Concert to Cadogan Hall

by Nicole Rosky — February 7, 2025

West End star Hadley Fraser will perform his first ever solo concert at Cadogan Hall.

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For MY MASTER BUILDER Starring Ewan McGregor and More

by Stephi Wild — January 31, 2025

Elizabeth Debicki, Kate Fleetwood, David Ajala, and Mirren Mack join Ewan McGregor to complete the cast of My Master Builder - a new play by American playwright and screenwriter Lila Raicek.

Jefferson Performing Arts Continues 47th Season With Two Productions in February

by Stephi Wild — January 29, 2025

Jefferson Performing Arts will continue its 47th season with two productions onstage in February.

New Adaptation of THE PASSENGER Comes to the Finborough Theatre Next Month

by Stephi Wild — January 14, 2025

The world premiere of a new adaptation of The Passenger by Nadya Menuhin will open at the Finborough Theatre for a five-week limited season next month.

Ken Burns’s THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Sets PBS Premiere

by Josh Sharpe — January 9, 2025

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new six-part, 12-hour documentary series that explores the country’s founding and its eight-year War for Independence, will premiere on Sunday, November 16.

Full Cast Set For MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Starring Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell

by Stephi Wild — January 7, 2025

The Jamie Lloyd Company has announced the full cast for William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Cast Set For UK Tour of GHOST STORIES

by Stephi Wild — December 4, 2024

Casting has been announced for Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman’s worldwide cult phenomenon Ghost Stories, which is set to embark on its first full UK national tour opening at Churchill Theatre, Bromley.

Previews: THE REUNION al TEATRO ARCIMBOLDI e al TEATRO ROSSETTI

by Ettore Farrattini — December 4, 2024

Video: THE KING OF KINGS Sets Theatrical Release Date; New Trailer Revealed

by Josh Sharpe — November 25, 2024

Angel Studios has added The King of Kings to its 2025 slate and shared the trailer for the animated movie, which features the voice talent of Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Pierce Brosnan, Oscar Isaac, Mark Hamill, Forest Whitaker, Ben Kingsley, and Roman Griffin Davis.

Review Roundup: Kenneth Branagh-Directed KING LEAR Opens at The Shed

by A.A. Cristi — November 14, 2024

Acclaimed actor Kenneth Branagh steps into the formidable shoes of William Shakespeare’s King Lear, in a new production at The Shed NYC.

THE LAST DAYS OF LIZ TRUSS? Comes to the White Bear Theatre

by Stephi Wild — November 13, 2024

Oxia Theatre will present the world premiere of The Last Days of Liz Truss? by Greg Wilkinson, directed by Anthony Shrubsall with Emma Wilkinson Wright as Liz Truss.

Kenneth Branagh's KING LEAR Will Be First Live Theater Production to Use Dolby Atmos

by Stephi Wild — October 24, 2024

Dolby Atmos is coming to live theater for the first time ever through a new production of William Shakespeare's King Lear, starring Kenneth Branagh.

MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN Announced At Merrimack Repertory Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — October 22, 2024

The Merrimack Repertory Theatre will bring Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein by David Catlin to life.

Broadway Buying Guide: October 21, 2024- SUNSET BLVD Storms Back to Broadway

by Team BWW — October 21, 2024

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Broadway Buying Guide: October 14, 2024- OUR TOWN, GYPSY, and More

by Team BWW — October 14, 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld.

Photos: Kenneth Branagh in Rehearsal for KING LEAR at The Shed

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 10, 2024

Kenneth Branagh plays the title role in a new production of William Shakespeare’s King Lear, set in the barbarous landscape of Ancient Britain.

What's Opening Off-Broadway in Fall 2024

by Sidney Paterra — October 2, 2024

Check out a full list of what's opening Off-Broadway this fall! Productions will star big names including Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, and many more! See what Off-Broadway has to offer and check out BroadwayWorld's complete list.