Leo Tolstoy News

Review - Sontag: Reborn

by Michael Dale — June 13, 2013

Through clever use of multimedia, playwright/performer Moe Angelos' Sontag: Reborn offers glimpses at both the precocious enthusiasm of youth and the wry remembrances of one looking back upon those same years.

Review Roundup: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812

by Nicole Rosky — May 17, 2013

Let's see what the critics had to say.

Eddie Redmayne to Star in BBC's WAR AND PEACE Adaptation?

by Tyler Peterson — February 19, 2013

Yesterday, it was announced that the BBC has started developing a televised adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's classic tome, WAR AND PEACE.

ANNA KARENINA Comes to Blu-ray/DVD Today

by Movies News Desk — February 19, 2013

From Golden Globe Award-nominated director Joe Wright (Atonement) comes a thrilling new vision of the epic story of love, ANNA KARENINA, adapted by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Tom Stoppard (Shakespeare in Love) from Leo Tolstoy's timeless classic novel.

Leo Tolstoy's WAR AND PEACE Heading to The BBC

by Caryn Robbins — February 18, 2013

Are TV viewers ready to make a long-term committment to Leo Tolstoy's classic tome, WAR AND PEACE? The BBC is hoping so.

BWW Reviews: DTC, Trinity Rep Bring KING LEAR to Wyly Theatre

by Lauren Smart — January 29, 2013

Throughout the four-year Shakespeare cycle, Kevin Moriarty has consistently mined Shakespeare's great works for themes more recognizable to modern audiences.

Screeenwriter-Playwright Tom Stoppard to Receive WGA's Lifetime Achievement Honor

by Caryn Robbins — January 14, 2013

Award-winning screenwriter-playwright Tom Stoppard is set to receive the Writers Guild of America, West's 2013 Laurel Award for Screen, honoring lifetime achievement in outstanding writing for motion pictures.

ANNA KARENINA Coming to Blu-ray/DVD 2/19

by Caryn Robbins — January 3, 2013

From Golden Globe Award-nominated director Joe Wright (Atonement) comes a thrilling new vision of the epic story of love, ANNA KARENINA, adapted by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Tom Stoppard (Shakespeare in Love) from Leo Tolstoy's timeless classic novel.

Video Feature: About Becoming Anna Karenina

by Robert Diamond — December 14, 2012

Fascinated by the world of Anna Karenina? In this new video feature the cast and creative team talked about how they embraced and recreated the world.

Video Special: About the Costumes of Anna Karenina

by Robert Diamond — December 13, 2012

Check out a special feature all about the costumes of the new film Anna Karenina featuring costume sketches, interviews and more!

Video Special: Inside the World of Anna Karenina

by Robert Diamond — December 13, 2012

In theaters now - take a look at the set design, insire the extraordinary world of Anna Karenina including interviews, behind the scenes footage and more.

Baryshnikov Arts Center Presents Theatre-Atelier Piotr Fomenko Performing the U.S. Premiere of Leo Tolstoy’s FAMILY HAPPINESS in January

by Kelsey Denette — December 3, 2012

The Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC) presents Theatre-Atelier Piotr Fomenko performing the U.

Review Roundup: Keira Knightley Stars in ANNA KARENINA

by Caryn Robbins — November 28, 2012

ANNA KARENINA is acclaimed director Joe Wright's bold, theatrical new vision of the epic story of love, stirringly adapted from Leo Tolstoy's great novel by Academy Award winner Tom Stoppard (Shakespeare in Love).

ANNA KARENINA Debut Headlines Film Society of Lincoln Center's Upcoming Events

by Caryn Robbins — October 23, 2012

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announces its upcoming film series and events:

Lunar Energy Presents BY RIGHTS WE SHOULD BE GIANTS World Premiere, Now thru 11/3

by BWW News Desk — October 18, 2012

Lunar Energy Productions will present the World Premiere of By Rights We Should Be Giants, created and written by Lunar Energy ensemble members Nadia Sepsenwol and Tim Van Dyck, tonght, October 18-November 3 at The Secret Theatre (4402 23rd Street between 44th Avenue and 44th Road, Long Island City)

THE CITADEL & More Set for Lincoln Center's 'Scary Movies' Film Series

by Caryn Robbins — October 12, 2012

The Film Society of Lincoln Center's annual horror fest Scary Movies returns for its 6th edition featuring a blood-curdling collection of first-time New York City screenings of highly anticipated horror films and thrillers, genre rarities and fan favorites.

Baryshnikov Arts Center Opens Fall 2012 Season Tonight, 9/20

by BWW News Desk — September 20, 2012

The Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC) announces the fall 2012 performance season, which runs tonight, September 20 to December 15 and features the World, U.

Photo Flash: Keira Knightley, Jude Law, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and More in New ANNA KARENINA Production Stills

by Movies News Desk — September 16, 2012

Anna Karenina is a 2012 drama film directed by Joe Wright that is adapted from Leo Tolstoy's 1877 novel of the same name.

Photo Coverage: Jude Law, Keira Knightley at ANNA KARENINA's TIFF Premiere

by Walter McBride — September 11, 2012

Anna Karenina is a 2012 drama film directed by Joe Wright that is adapted from Leo Tolstoy's 1877 novel of the same name.

Lunar Energy Presents BY RIGHTS WE SHOULD BE GIANTS World Premiere, 10/18-11/3

by BWW News Desk — September 5, 2012

Lunar Energy Productions will present the World Premiere of By Rights We Should Be Giants, created and written by Lunar Energy ensemble members Nadia Sepsenwol and Tim Van Dyck, October 18-November 3 at The Secret Theatre (4402 23rd Street between 44th Avenue and 44th Road, Long Island City).