Mike Leigh News

Casting Announced For LIVER BIRDS FLYING HOME at Epstein Liverpool

by BWW News Desk — May 15, 2017

Casting is today announced for the world premiere of the new musical based on Carla Lane's beloved BBC series The Liver Birds.

THE WHIRLIGIG, Starring Zosia Mamet and Norbert Leo Butz, Extends at The New Group

by BWW News Desk — May 11, 2017

Due to demand, The New Group has announced an additional week for the company's world premiere production of Hamish Linklater's The Whirligig, with Noah Bean, Norbert Leo Butz, Jon DeVries, Alex Hurt, Zosia Mamet, Jonny Orsini, Grace Van Patten and Dolly Wells.

DOWNTON ABBEY's Allen Leech to Star Opposite Ginnifer Goodwin in CONSTELLATIONS at the Geffen

by BWW News Desk — April 24, 2017

The Geffen Playhouse today announced that Downton Abbey star Allen Leech will make his U.

BWW Review: ABIGAIL'S PARTY, Richmond Theatre

by Aliya Al-Hassan — April 25, 2017

Mike Leigh wrote his most famous play, Abigail's Party, 40 years ago, as a reaction to the boom in consumerism after the war and as a general commentary at the absurdism of class aspiration.

James Seabright and George Seaton Present LIVER BIRDS FLYING HOME

by BWW News Desk — April 10, 2017

Two of Liverpool's most celebrated daughters will return to the city for one night only this May, for the world premiere of a new musical based on Carla Lane's beloved BBC series The Liver Birds.

The Old Vic Presents the Premiere of COVER MY TRACKS

by BWW News Desk — April 6, 2017

Cover My Tracks, a new production with live music, starring Charlie Fink and Jade Anouka will be performed at The Old Vic from Monday 5 to Saturday 17 June at 10pm, as part of Lates at The Old Vic.

Breaking News: Tom Sturridge, Olivia Wilde & Reed Birney Will Lead 1984 on Broadway

by Nicole Rosky — April 3, 2017

Producers Sonia Friedman and Scott Rudin announced today that Tony® Award nominee Tom Sturridge, Olivia Wilde in her Broadway debut, and Tony® Award winner Reed Birney will lead the cast of the Broadway Premiere of the new stage adaptation of George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984.

Breaking News: Bianca Marroquin, Constantine Maroulis, Beth Malone, John Tartaglia & More Join the Muny's 99th Season!

by Nicole Rosky — March 29, 2017

The Muny announced today 21 principal cast members for its 99th season.

Dolly Wells Replaces Maura Tierney in Hamish Linklater's THE WHIRLIGIG Off-Broadway

by BWW News Desk — March 28, 2017

The New Group has announced that Dolly Wells will join Noah Bean, Norbert Leo Butz, Jon DeVries, Alex Hurt, Zosia Mamet, Jonny Orsini and Grace Van Patten in Hamish Linklater's The Whirligig.

Photo Flash: First Look at Amanda Abbington and More in ABIGAIL'S PARTY at Theatre Royal Bath

by BWW News Desk — March 28, 2017

Theatre Royal Bath Productions has today released production photography of Mike Leigh's Abigail's Party starring Amanda Abbington and directed by Sarah Esdaile.

Casting Announced for Irish Rep's World Premiere of REBEL IN THE SOUL

by BWW News Desk — March 23, 2017

Irish Repertory Theatre has announced full casting for the world premiere of REBEL IN THE SOUL, a new play by Larry Kirwan (Liverpool Fantasy).

Former ENO Artistic Director, John Berry, Launches New Opera Company, OPERA VENTURES

by Christina Mancuso — March 22, 2017

Former English National Opera Artistic Director John Berry has launched a new, not-for-profit company called Opera Ventures.

Chicago Premiere of David Adjmi's 3C to Play A Red Orchid Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 13, 2017

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Cast Complete for Barrow Group's New Adaptation of ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

by BWW News Desk — March 11, 2017

The Barrow Group has announced complete casting for the second show in their 2016/17 season, Henrik Ibsen's ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, in a new adaptation by Seth Barrish and K.

Print Room Reveals More Details on Karen Blixen Double Bill

by BWW News Desk — March 6, 2017

Print Room at the Coronet has today announced further details for Out of Blixen and Babette's Feast, two productions that will run consecutively, putting a spotlight on the fascinating life and writing of Karen Blixen.

Noah Bean, Jon DeVries, Alex Hurt, Jonny Orsini and Grace Van Patten Join THE WHIRLIGIG Off-Broadway; Cast Complete!

by BWW News Desk — February 28, 2017

The New Group has announced full casting for Hamish Linklater's The Whirligig, with Noah Bean, Jon DeVries, Alex Hurt, Jonny Orsini and Grace Van Patten, and as previously announced, Norbert Leo Butz, Zosia Mamet and Maura Tierney, set to appear in this world premiere directed by Scott Elliott.