Mark Rubinstein News

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.

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.

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.

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 opens tonight at the Union Square Theatre (100 East 17th Street) for a limited engagement.

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.

Carrie Cracknell's critically acclaimed Young Vic production of A Doll's House will complete its West End run on 26 October 2013 as previously announced, prior to a New York run at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) early next year.

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) on Tuesday October 29 and open on Thursday November 7 for a limited engagement. Tickets are now on sale through www.ticketmaster.com.

Carrie Cracknell's critically acclaimed Young Vic production of A Doll's House is booking at the Duke of York's Theatre to 26 October 2013. Hattie Morahan reprises her award-winning role of Nora Helmer opposite Dominic Rowan's Torvald in Olivier award-winning playwright Simon Stephens' new version of Henrik Ibsen's play. Press night is 14 August at 7pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below!

Carrie Cracknell's critically acclaimed Young Vic production of A Doll's House will transfer to the West End for a strictly limited 12 week run beginning 8 August 2013. Olivier award-winning playwright Simon Stephens' new version of Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House is booking at the Duke of York's Theatre to 26 October 2013, with press night on 14 August at 7pm.

Stage One, the charity that supports new UK theatre producers and productions, has just announced the latest recipient to receive its Start-Up Investment Fund. Gavin Kalin has been awarded £30,000 by the charity to co-produce the West End transfer of the critically-acclaimed Young Vic production of A Doll's House. He will co-produce alongside the Young Vic, Mark Rubinstein and Neil Laidlaw. The production will open at the Duke of York's Theatre in August 2013 and will see Hattie Morahan reprising her award-winning role of Nora Helmer with Dominic Rowan playing Torvald.

Fourteen gifted students from drama schools across the UK were today awarded £55,000 worth of bursaries by the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) in order to help them complete their training.

Tickets for the annual London theatre initiative Kids Week (www.kidsweek.co.uk) are now on sale with the exciting line-up of more than 30 shows offering free tickets and activities for children & families 1 - 31 August 2013.

In October this year, two of literature's best-loved characters, the charmingly incompetent Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet Jeeves will be brought to life in a new comedy by brothers Robert and David Goodale. Sean Foley will direct Matthew Macfadyen and Stephen Mangan as the legendary duo at the Duke of York's Theatre from 30 October 2013 with opening night on 12 November.

Stage One, the charity committed to developing and supporting producers for the commercial theatre industry, has announced the two organisations which will take part in its recently launched Regional Apprenticeship Scheme. Thanks to generous support from the Eranda Foundation, Sheffield Theatres and Manchester International Festival will each host a 12 month training programme for an entrepreneurial new producer.

Carrie Cracknell's critically acclaimed Young Vic production of A Doll's House will transfer to the West End for a strictly limited 12-week run beginning 8 August 2013, with Hattie Morahan reprising her award-winning role of Nora Helmer and Dominic Rowan playing Torvald.

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