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Royal Court's HANGMEN Recoups West End Investment
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 26, 2016


Producers Robert Fox, Matthew Byam Shaw for Playful Productions and Royal Court Theatre Productions have revealed that Matthew Dunster's production of Martin McDonagh's Hangmen has recouped in under six weeks. The news comes as the production is announced the winner of the Critic's Circle 'Best New Play' and 'Best Design' Awards today. Following a sell out run at the Royal Court Theatre, Matthew Dunster's production of Martin McDonagh's Hangmen transferred to the West End for a strictly limited season in December and must end on 5 March.

Photo Flash: First Look at the Royal Court's HANGMEN in the West End
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2015


Following a sell out run at the Royal Court Theatre, Matthew Dunster's award-winning production of Martin McDonagh's HANGMEN will transfer to the West End for a strictly limited season. Now in previews, the production will have a press night on 7 December at Wyndham's Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

TV: Full Cast Announced in West End's HANGMEN - First Trailer Released!
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 30, 2015


Full casting has today been announced for the West End run of the Royal Court Theatre's production of Hangmen. ProducersRobert Fox, Matthew Byam Shaw for Playful Productions and Royal Court Theatre Productions are delighted to announce that Andy Nyman will play Syd, Craig Parkinson will take on the role of Inspector Fry and Tony Hirst will play Bill, completing the cast of the West End production. Directed by Matthew Dunster, Martin McDonagh's Hangmen will transfer to the Wyndham's Theatre for a strictly limited season, previewing from 1 December.  Check out the new trailer below!

Royal Court's HANGMEN, Starring David Morrissey, to Transfer to the West End
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2015


HANGMEN by Martin McDonagh, currently playing the Royal Court Theatre's Jerwood Theatre Downstairs through 10 October, transfers to the West End's Wyndham's Theatre on 1 December 2015. David Morrissey, in the lead role, will travel with the production.

West End's THE AUDIENCE, with Kristin Scott Thomas, Closes Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2015


Stephen Daldry's hit production of Peter Morgan's The Audience completes its run at the Apollo Theatre today 25 July 2015. 

Third Rail Rep Presents National Theatre Live Screenings of THE AUDIENCE Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2015


Third Rail Repertory Theatre presents National Theatre Live's HD encore ccreenings of The Audience by Peter Morgan, starring Helen Mirren in her Tony Award winning role.

AMERICAN BUFFALO, Starring Damian Lewis, John Goodman and Tom Sturridge, Closes in the West End
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2015


A hit with critics and public alike, Damian Lewis, John Goodman and Tom Sturridge star in the major new revival of David Mamet's gripping 1975 play American Buffalo which must end today, 27 June 2015.

NT Live Re-Broadcasts THE AUDIENCE, Starring Helen Mirren, Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2015


Beginning today, June 25, National Theatre Live will present encore screenings of Peter Morgan's The Audience, starring Academy & Tony Award winner Helen Mirren, and directed by Stephen Daldry, to select cinema screens in markets internationally. These screenings will include an exclusive In Conversation with Stephen Daldry and Helen Mirren.

In Performance Video: WOLF HALL's Ben Miles and Nathaniel Parker
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 23, 2015


This week's New York Times In Performance video features a scene from Part 1 of WOLF HALL

NT Live to Re-Broadcast THE AUDIENCE This Week
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 22, 2015


Beginning this Thursday, June 25, National Theatre Live will present encore screenings of Peter Morgan's The Audience, starring Academy & Tony Award winner Helen Mirren, and directed by Stephen Daldry, to select cinema screens in markets internationally. These screenings will include an exclusive In Conversation with Stephen Daldry and Helen Mirren. For participating venues and tickets, visit www.ntlive.com. Click here to watch the trailer.

West End's THE AUDIENCE, with Kristin Scott Thomas, to Close, July 25
by Matt Smith - Jun 22, 2015


Stephen Daldry's hit production of Peter Morgan's The Audience will complete its run at the Apollo Theatre on 25 July 2015 as previously announced.  The production, starringKristin Scott Thomas as The Queen, opened in May to critical acclaim. The Audience - a play about the weekly meeting between the Queen and her Prime Ministers - has designs by Bob Crowley, with lighting by Rick Fisher, sound by Paul Arditti and music by Paul Englishby.

John Lithgow, Matt Smith Among Cast of Netflix Original Series THE CROWN
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 18, 2015


Netflix today announced initial casting on the Netflix original series The Crown, the gripping, decades-spanning inside story of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Prime Ministers who shaped Britain's post-war destiny.

Third Rail Rep to Present National Theatre Live Screenings of THE AUDIENCE, 7/11
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2015


Third Rail Repertory Theatre presents National Theatre Live's HD encore ccreenings of The Audience by Peter Morgan, starring Helen Mirren in her Tony Award winning role.

WOLF HALL Partnering with Shakespeare Society for Reading at Players Club Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 15, 2015


Members of the Broadway company of WOLF HALL will partner with the Shakespeare Society for a reading and discussion at the Players Club tomorrow, June 16th at 7pm.

Victoria Hamilton Joins THE AUDIENCE-Based TV Series THE CROWN
by TV News Desk - Jun 11, 2015


The Daily Mail reports that Victoria Hamilton is the latest actress to join the Netflix series THE CROWN, based on Peter Morgan's THE AUDIENCE. She will play Queen Elizabeth -- the Queen Mother -- in the TV adaptation, helmed by Stephen Daldry. Queen Elizabeth died in 2002 at the age of 101.

Peter Eyre Replaces Paul Jesson as 'Cardinal Wolsey' in WOLF HALL: PARTS 1 & 2
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2015


Broadway veteran Peter Eyre steps into papal shoes of Cardinal Wolsey in the eight-time Tony Nominated production of Wolf Hall: Parts 1 & 2.

West End's AMERICAN BUFFALO to End, June 27
by Matt Smith - Jun 1, 2015


A hit with critics and public alike, Damian Lewis, John Goodman and Tom Sturridge star in the major new revival of David Mamet's gripping 1975 play American Buffalo which must end on 27 June 2015.

VIDEO: Tony Award Winner Sara Ramirez Spots The Clintons Attending THE AUDIENCE
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 17, 2015


Sara Ramirez picked the right night to attend THE AUDIENCE.

Vanessa Kirby in Talks to Join THE AUDIENCE-Based TV Series THE CROWN
by TV News Desk - May 14, 2015


The Daily Mail reports that Vanessa Kirby is in talks to join the Netflix series THE CROWN, based on Peter Morgan's THE AUDIENCE. She would play Princess Margaret for the TV adaptation, helmed by Stephen Daldry.

Chita Rivera, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, CURIOUS INCIDENT & More Win at the 2015 Drama League Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2015


The Drama League (Executive Director, Gabriel Shanks) gathers for the 81st Annual Drama LeagueAwards Ceremony, hosted by 2014 Tony Award nominee, Hand to God's Steven Boyer with special guest Tyrone, today May 15, 2015 in the Broadway Ballroom at the Marriott Marquis Times Square (1535 Broadway).  Below, BroadwayWorld will be bringing you the complete list of winners live!

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