Mark Rubin News

Society of London Theatre (SOLT) today has announced that Caro Newling has been appointed as its new President. Caro has been a producer in the West End, on Broadway and internationally since the early 1990s.

John Gordon Sinclair and James Lance will play iconic duo Jeeves and Wooster in the Olivier Award-winning hit Perfect Nonsense in the West End and on tour, replacing the current cast, Robert Webb and Mark Heap, from 30 June 2014. Co-writer Robert Goodale will take over from Mark Hadfield as Seppings.

John Gordon Sinclair and James Lance will play iconic duo Jeeves and Wooster in the Olivier Award-winning hitPerfect Nonsense in the West End and on tour, replacing the current cast, Robert Webb and Mark Heap, from 30 June 2014. Co-writer Robert Goodale will take over from Mark Hadfield as Seppings.

Stage One, the charity that supports new UK commercial theatre producers and productions, today announces the latest recipient of its Start-Up Investment Fund. Stephen McGill has been awarded £50,000 by the charity to co-produce the West End transfer of the critically acclaimed Chichester Festival Theatre production of The Pajama Game. He will co-produce alongside Joseph Smith, Old Vic Productions, John Brant and Gavin Kalin. The production, directed by Richard Eyre, begins previews at the Shaftesbury Theatre on 2 May 2014 and stars Joanna Riding, Michael Xavier, Peter Polycarpou, Gary Wilmot and Colin Stinton.

Featuring Hattie Morahan as Nora--the archetypal desperate housewife--for which the rising star was awarded both the Evening Standard and Critics' Circle Award for Best Actress, the Young Vic's production of Ibsen's A Doll's House arrives at BAM this spring on a tide of rapturous reviews, two sold-out runs, and a West End transfer in the UK.

Disney's mega animated hit Frozen was also among the night's big winners, winning the four awards for an animated feature, including outstanding VFX, animated character, created environment, and FX and simulation animation.

The Society of London Theatre's 2013 Box Office figures, published today (29 January 2014), show record ticket revenue and attendances. Overall attendances increased 4% to 14,587,276 and gross sales of £585,506,455 were up 11% compared to 2012, generating VAT receipts for the Treasury of £97,584,409.

Mad Horse Theatre Company heats up the cold winter nights with the Maine Premiere of VIGILS, Noah Haidle's 2009 hilarious, heartbreaking comedy that cunningly examines the journey from love and loss to ultimately embracing life.

Today, the Visual Effects Society, the industry's professional honoray society , announced the nominees for the 12th Annual VES Awards, recognizing outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation in film, animation, television, commercials? and video games.

Featuring Hattie Morahan as Nora--the archetypal desperate housewife--for which the rising star was awarded both the Evening Standard and Critics' Circle Award for Best Actress, the Young Vic's production of Ibsen's A Doll's House arrives at BAM this spring on a tide of rapturous reviews, two sold-out runs, and a West End transfer in the UK.

Mad Horse Theatre Company heats up the cold winter nights with the Maine Premiere of VIGILS, Noah Haidle's 2009 hilarious, heartbreaking comedy that cunningly examines the journey from love and loss to ultimately embracing life.

Acclaimed by the press and the public alike, Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense will extend its run at the Duke of York's Theatre until 20 September 2014. Matthew Macfadyen and Stephen Mangan will continue in the west end's new hit comedy until 5 April 2014 extending their performances as the genteel duo.

LA SOIREE has announced that a limited number of $30.00 rush tickets will be available for purchase in-person at the Union Square Theatre box office (100 East 17 St). Tickets will be available beginning two hours prior to curtain, tickets for Friday & Saturday at 10PM will be available beginning at 5PM the day of. There is a limit of two tickets per person. Tickets are subject to availability and may not be offered at all performances. Cash or Credit is accepted.

Discount tickets go on sale tomorrow for Get Into London Theatre, the annual ticket promotion that allows the public to see some of the best shows in London for a fraction of the normal cost. From 1 January to 13 February 2014, over 50 musicals, plays, dance productions, entertainments and family shows will offer tickets from as little as £10 so everyone has the chance to experience the magic of London theatre.

A theatrical phenomenon, a unique and gasp-inducing night of live entertainment, LA SOIREE is currently playing at the Union Square Theatre (100 East 17th Street) for a limited engagement. Bringing the glamour and glitz of the velvet-draped vaudeville salons straight into the 21st century, LA SOIREE's seductive setting is complete with ringside seats, bar service and posh tables from where audiences will be treated to a heady cocktail of cabaret, new burlesque, circus sideshow and contemporary variety. BroadwayWorld brings you an inside look at the production below!

A theatrical phenomenon, a unique and gasp-inducing night of live entertainment, LA SOIREE opened last night at the Union Square Theatre (100 East 17th Street) for a limited engagement. Bringing the glamour and glitz of the velvet-draped vaudeville salons straight into the 21st century, LA SOIREE's seductive setting is complete with ringside seats, bar service and posh tables from where audiences will be treated to a heady cocktail of cabaret, new burlesque, circus sideshow and contemporary variety. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the opening night festivities below!

A theatrical phenomenon, a unique and gasp-inducing night of live entertainment, LA SOIREE opens tonight at the Union Square Theatre (100 East 17th Street) for a limited engagement.

Theatres all over the capital will welcome in the New Year by offering cut-price deals as part of Get Into London Theatre, the annual ticket scheme that allows the public to see some of the best shows in London for a fraction of the normal cost. From 1 January to 13 February 2014, over 45 participating productions ranging from plays to musicals and children's entertainment to ballet will offer tickets from as little as £10 so everyone has the chance to experience the magic of London theatre.

A theatrical phenomenon, a unique and inspirational night of live entertainment, LA SOIREE begins previews tonight at the Union Square Theatre (100 East 17th Street) and opens on Thursday November 7 for a limited engagement. Tickets are now on sale through www.ticketmaster.com.

LA SOIREE, a theatrical phenomenon and inspirational night of live entertainment, will return to New York this fall where it will begin performances at the Union Square Theatre (100 East 17th Street) tonight, October 29 and open on Thursday November 7 for a limited engagement.