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STAGE TUBE: First Look at New Trailer for HARVEY at Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Christina Mancuso - Feb 26, 2015


The new production of Mary Chase's Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy HARVEY directed by Lindsay Posner and starring James Dreyfus as Elwood P. Dowd and Maureen Lipman as Veta Louise Simmons, will play a limited season at London's Theatre Royal Haymarket from Tuesday 17 March until Saturday 2 May, with a Gala Night on Monday 23 March. The production will first open at Birmingham Repertory Theatre on 6 February, running until 21 February, with a national press night on Tuesday 17 February. After Birmingham, the production will play in Malvern from 24 to 28 February and Richmond from 3 to 7 March. Check out the trailer below!

Photo Flash: First Look at James Dreyfus and More in HARVEY at Birmingham Rep
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2015


The new production of Mary Chase's Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy HARVEY directed by Lindsay Posner and starring James Dreyfus as Elwood P. Dowd and Maureen Lipman as Veta Louise Simmons, will play a limited season at London's Theatre Royal Haymarket from Tuesday 17 March until Saturday 2 May, with a Gala Night on Monday 23 March. The production first plays Birmingham Repertory Theatre beginning 6 February, running until 21 February, with a national press night on Tuesday 17 February. After Birmingham, the production will play in Malvern from 24 to 28 February and Richmond from 3 to 7 March. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with James Dreyfus & More for UK Tour of HARVEY
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 27, 2015


The new production of Mary Chase's Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy HARVEY directed by Lindsay Posner and starring James Dreyfus as Elwood P. Dowd and Maureen Lipman as Veta Louise Simmons, will play a limited season at London's Theatre Royal Haymarket from Tuesday 17 March until Saturday 2 May, with a Gala Night on Monday 23 March. The production will first open at Birmingham Repertory Theatre on 6 February, running until 21 February, with a national press night on Tuesday 17 February. After Birmingham, the production will play in Malvern from 24 to 28 February and Richmond from 3 to 7 March.

Kevin Spacey Returns to the Role of CLARENCE DARROW at The Old Vic, March 3
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 21, 2015


Marking his last time on The Old Vic stage whilst Artistic Director, Kevin Spacey, returns to the iconic role of Clarence Darrow following his sell-out and critically acclaimed run of 22 performances in 2014. Clarence Darrow previews from 3 March for six weeks only until 11 April.

West End's HARVEY, with James Dreyfus, to Begin Limited Engagement, March 17
by Matt Smith - Jan 15, 2015


The new production of Mary Chase's Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy HARVEY directed by Lindsay Posner and starring James Dreyfus as Elwood P. Dowd and Maureen Lipman as Veta Louise Simmons, will play a limited season at London's Theatre Royal Haymarket from Tuesday 17 March until Saturday 2 May, with a Gala Night on Monday 23 March. The production will first open at Birmingham Repertory Theatre on 6 February, running until 21 February, with a national press night on Tuesday 17 February. After Birmingham, the production will play in Malvern from 24 to 28 February and Richmond from 3 to 7 March.

Maureen Lipman and James Dreyfus Star in HARVEY, Opening Next Month at Birmingham Repertory Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 14, 2015


Mary Chase's Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy HARVEY directed by Lindsay Posner, will open at Birmingham Repertory Theatre on 6 February, running until 21 February. First produced on Broadway in 1944 where it ran for four years, this new production stars James Dreyfus as Elwood P. Dowd and Maureen Lipman as his sister, Veta.

UK's HARVEY Reveals Full Cast, Including James Dreyfus and David Bamber
by Matt Smith - Jan 5, 2015


The full cast has been announced for the new production of Mary Chase's Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy HARVEY directed by Lindsay Posner, which will open at Birmingham Repertory Theatre on 6 February, running until 21 February, prior to a UK Tour and the West End. Joining James Dreyfus as Elwood P. Dowd and Maureen Lipman as Veta Louise Simmons, are David Bamber as William R. Chumley, Desmond Barrit as Judge Omar Gaffney, Felicity Dean as Betty Chumley, Ingrid Oliver as Myrtle Mae Simmons, Amanda Boxer as Miss Ethel Chauvenet, Sally Scott as Nurse Ruth Kelly, Youssef Kerkour as Duane Wilson, Jack Hawkins as Lyman Sanderson and Linal Haft as E J Lofgren.

Maureen Lipman to Join UK's HARVEY, February 6
by Matt Smith - Dec 8, 2014


Maureen Lipman will be joining James Dreyfus in Lindsay Posner's new production of Mary Chase's Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy HARVEY, which will open at Birmingham Repertory Theatre on 6 February, running until 21 February, prior to a UK Tour and the West End. Maureen Lipman will be playing Veta, who tries to get her brother, Elwood P. Dowd played by James Dreyfus, committed rather than risk the family's reputation.

Priscilla Presley Stars in SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS at Manchester Opera House Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2014


First Family Entertainment and The Opera House, Manchester are thrilled to announce that Priscilla Presley will be starring in this year's dazzling family pantomime - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Photo Coverage: Pia Zadora Brings PIA RELOADED to Metropolitan Room
by Stephen Sorokoff - Aug 7, 2014


Internationally beloved and iconic entertainer Pia Zadora is back and better than ever, wooing fans with a brand new musical revue celebrating her extraordinary career and life! Pia Reloaded is currently playing at the Metropolitan Room in a five-show engagement! The next shows are Aug 9th & 10th at 7pm.

Broadway's Pia Zadora Premieres New Show PIA RELOADED at Metropolitan Room Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2014


Internationally beloved and iconic entertainer Pia Zadora is back and better than ever, wooing fans with a brand new musical revue celebrating her extraordinary career and life! Pia Reloaded will debut tonight, August 5, 2014, at New York City's famous Metropolitan Room for a five-show engagement!

Marsha Mason and More Star in DEATHTRAP at Bucks County Playhouse, Running Now thru 7/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2014


Bucks County Playhouse has announced Marsha Mason has joined the cast of its new production of Ira Levin's Deathtrap, directed by Evan Cabnet. Mason, who is currently directing the Playhouse production of Neil Simon's Chapter Two that begins performances tonight, will play the role of the mysterious Helga Ten Dorp. The comedy thriller begins performances tonight, June 19.

Marsha Mason Joins the Cast of DEATHTRAP at Bucks County Playhouse, Running 6/19-7/13
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2014


Bucks County Playhouse has announced Marsha Mason has joined the cast of its new production of Ira Levin's Deathtrap, directed by Evan Cabnet. Mason, who is currently directing the Playhouse production of Neil Simon's Chapter Two that begins performances tonight, will play the role of the mysterious Helga Ten Dorp. The full cast and creative team will be announced shortly for the comedy thriller that begins performances Thursday, June 19.

76th Anniversary of Clarence Darrow's Death Marked Today by Professor and Author Robert Burns
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2014


On the seventy-sixth anniversary of famed attorney Clarence Darrow's death, this year's annual Darrow commemoration today, March 13, looks at the 'The Death of the American Trial' with professor Robert P. Burns, author of a 2009 book by the same title.

Priscilla Presley to Star in SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS at Manchester Opera House, Dec 5
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 7, 2014


First Family Entertainment and The Opera House, Manchester are thrilled to announce that Priscilla Presley will be starring in this year's dazzling family pantomime - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Leslie Uggams Performs Tonight at Bucks County Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2014


Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) has announced the launch of a 2014 winter concert series. Making her debut at the Bucks County Playhouse is Tony and Emmy Award-winning Leslie Uggams, whose career has spanned Broadway, Hollywood and concert stages around the world. In AN EVENING WITH Leslie Uggams directed by Michael Bush, Leslie will perform a variety of her classic, signature songs all in one evening audiences won't forget. One performance only: tonight, February 22nd at 8pm.

76th Anniversary of Clarence Darrow's Death Marked 3/13 by Professor and Author Robert Burns
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2014


On the seventy-sixth anniversary of famed attorney Clarence Darrow's death, this year's annual Darrow commemoration on Thursday, March 13, looks at the 'The Death of the American Trial' with professor Robert P. Burns, author of a 2009 book by the same title.

Justin Guarini and Leslie Uggams Set for Bucks County Playhouse Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2014


Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) has announced the launch of a 2014 winter concert series, kicking off with the World Premiere of JUSTIN GUARINI LOVESICK, a new show from Justin Guarini and directed by Gordon Greenberg.

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