Maggie Smith News

10th Season Of United Solo Festival Opens Tonight

by Stephi Wild — September 19, 2019

The wait is finally over for the 10th anniversary of United Solo.

Sue Wagner and John Johnson Launch Wagner Johnson Productions

by Julie Musbach — September 18, 2019

Seven-time Tony Award winning producers Sue Wagner and John Johnson announced today the formation of their new venture, Wagner Johnson Productions.

Podcast: 'Behind the Curtain' Talks to Stage and Screen Star Inga Swenson

by Behind the Curtain — September 18, 2019

One of Broadway's most legendary sopranos, Tony nominee Inga Swenson, joins Rob and Kevin via phone to look back on her incredible career which includes films like The Miracle Worker, television like Benson and The Golden Girls, and theater credits including New Faces of 1956, Peer Gynt, Camelot, 11

Photo Flash: NBC's RETURN TO DOWNTON ABBEY: A GRAND EVENT Preview

by Kaitlin Milligan — September 16, 2019

NBC previews RETURN TO DOWNTON ABBEY: A GRAND EVENT, airing Sept.

Nominees Of The 2019 United Solo Special Award Announced

by Stephi Wild — September 12, 2019

United Solo, the world's largest solo theatre festival, is proud to present the nominees of the 2019 United Solo Special Award.

Stratford Festival To Honour Andrea Martin

by Julie Musbach — September 10, 2019

Award-winning actor-singer-comedian Andrea Martin is being celebrated by the Stratford Festival as the 2019 Legacy Award recipient, at a gala to be held on September 23 at Toronto's Four Seasons Hotel.

NBC Announces Special RETURN TO DOWNTON ABBEY: A GRAND EVENT

by Kaitlin Milligan — September 4, 2019

Giving viewers a chance to celebrate and have an inside look at the upcoming feature film “Downton Abbey,” NBC and Focus Features are collaborating to revisit the beloved series on the special “Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event,” set to air Thursday, Sept.

VIDEO: Maggie Smith and Imelda Stanton Reunite in Clip from the DOWNTON ABBEY Film

by Kaitlin Milligan — August 30, 2019

Former Harry Potter co-stars Maggie Smith and Imelda Stanton have reunited in a clip from the upcoming Downton Abbey film!

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL To Open At Ogunquit Playhouse

by A.A. Cristi — August 27, 2019

It's time to grab your best gal pals and head to Ogunquit Playhouse for the hilarious musical comedy Menopause The Musical®, on stage September 4 through September 14.

Porchlight Music Theatre Announces Dates and Locations for New Faces Sing Broadway Series 2019 - 2020

by Sarah Hookey — August 27, 2019

Porchlight Music Theatre announces the return of its popular series New Faces Sing Broadway at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave.

VIDEO: Watch a Sneak Peek of the DOWNTON ABBEY Film in New Featurette

by Kaitlin Milligan — August 20, 2019

Focus Features has released a sneak peek featurette for the highly-anticipated Dowtown Abbey film, only in theaters this September.

French Institute Alliance Francaise Presents MAGNETIC GAZE: ISABELLE ADJANI ON SCREEN

by Kaitlin Milligan — August 14, 2019

This fall the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) celebrates the work and career of the great French actress Isabelle Adjani with the CinéSalon series Magnetic Gaze: Isabelle Adjani on Screen.

Palm Beach Poetry Festival Invites Local Poets and Poetry Lovers To Two Special Events In September

by Stephi Wild — August 14, 2019

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Broadway Press Agent Bob Ullman Passes Away at 97

by Nicole Rosky — August 8, 2019

Robert ('Bob') Ullman (left), the legendary theatre press agent, whose career included Ethel Merman and Mary Martin: Together on Broadway, A Chorus Line (from workshop to Public Theater to Broadway), Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne in The Visit, Lauren Bacall in Cactus Flower, The Dining Room, Driving

Simon Annand Photo Exhibition Featuring Judi Dench, Jude Law and More to Be Displayed at the Lawrence Batley Theatre

by Stephi Wild — August 5, 2019

A major new photography exhibition by world renowned photographer Simon Annand will present rare images of the privacy actors experience backstage in the half hour before performing on the stage a?" the intense transformation from everyday life that is completely hidden from the audience.