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National Theatre's FRANKENSTEIN to Return to Movie Theaters in June and July

The National Theatre todau announced special encore National Theatre Live broadcasts of their acclaimed hit & 3-time Olivier Award nominated production of Frankenstein, a new play by Nick Dear based on Mary Shelley's novel, directed by Danny Boyle, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller, in select cinemas worldwide in June & July 2012.

Photo Flash: First Look at Old Globe's SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

The Old Globe today announced principal casting for the Globe's 2012 Shakespeare Festival. Craig Noel Award winner Jay Whittaker returns to the Festival for his third consecutive season to appear in the title role of William Shakespeare's Richard III. He will also appear as Oliver in Shakespeare's As You Like It. Also returning to the Festival are Craig Noel Award winner Robert Foxworth and Adrian Sparks, who will take to the courtroom floor as titanic lawyers Henry Drummond and Matthew Harrison Brady, respectively, in the Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee classic Inherit the Wind. Foxworth, an Old Globe Associate Artist, will also play Lord Hastings in Richard III, and Sparks will play Lord Mayor of London in Richard III and Corin in As You Like It. Festival veteran Dana Green will star as Rosalind, and Dan Amboyer, new to the Festival stage, will play Orlando, the object of her affections, in As You Like It. Green will also play Queen Elizabeth in Richard III. Amboyer will also be featured as Bertram Cates in Inherit the Wind and the Earl of Richmond in Richard III. Festival newcomer Jacques C. Smith will play Jacques in As You Like It, the Duke of Buckingham in Richard III and Mr. Meeker in Inherit the Wind. Adrian Noble returns for his third outing as Artistic Director of the Shakespeare Festival and will helm As You Like It and Inherit the Wind. Renowned British director Lindsay Posner makes his debut at the Globe with his production of Richard III. Noble recently directed the World Premiere stage version of The King's Speech, which is currently touring England, and Posner's hit revival of Noises Off is currently playing at London's Old Vic and will transfer to the West End in March. The 2012 Shakespeare Festival, performed in repertory in the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, runs June 3 - Sept. 30, 2012.

Celia Imrie, Janie Dee & Robert Glenister et al to Lead Cast of NOISES OFF at Old Vic

Jonathan Coy, Janie Dee, Robert Glenister, Jamie Glover, Celia Imrie, Karl Johnson, Aisling Loftus, Amy Nuttall and Paul Ready have been cast in Michael Frayn's irresistible, multi-award-winning backstage comedy Noises Off, directed by Linsday Posner, which previews from 3 December, with a press night on 13 December 2011.

La Mirada Theatre to Screen National's FRANKENSTEIN, 4/3

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the sixth production of National Theatre Live's second season - broadcast live from the National Theatre in London, Danny Boyle's acclaimed production of FRANKENSTEIN. FRANKENSTEIN will be broadcast with two different actors alternating the roles for two different experiences - the first, on SUNDAY, APRIL 3 at 2pm with Benedict Cumberbatch as the Creature & Jonny Lee Miller as Victor and on SUNDAY, APRIL 10 at 2pm with Benedict Cumberbatch as Victor and Jonny Lee Miller as the Creature - both performances can be seen at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd. in La Mirada.

La Mirada Theatre to Screen National's FRANKENSTEIN, 4/3

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the sixth production of National Theatre Live's second season - broadcast live from the National Theatre in London, Danny Boyle's acclaimed production of FRANKENSTEIN. FRANKENSTEIN will be broadcast with two different actors alternating the roles for two different experiences - the first, on SUNDAY, APRIL 3 at 2pm with Benedict Cumberbatch as the Creature & Jonny Lee Miller as Victor and on SUNDAY, APRIL 10 at 2pm with Benedict Cumberbatch as Victor and Jonny Lee Miller as the Creature - both performances can be seen at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd. in La Mirada.

Reviews: Danny Boyle's National Theatre Production of FRANKENSTEIN

The National Theatre production of Frankenstein, directed by Oscar-winner Danny Boyle (127 Hours, Slumdog Millionaire), will be presented in movie theatres around the world on March 24. Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller alternate the roles of Victor Frankenstein and the Creature. Was it a critical success? Find out here!

National Theatre Live to Broadcast KING LEAR , 2/3

National Theatre Live continues its season with the Derek Jacobi's hugely acclaimed performance as Shakespeare's KING LEAR, directed by Michael Grandage at the Donmar Warehouse. National Theatre Live is an initiative by the UK's National Theatre to broadcast live performances onto cinema screens around the world. KING LEAR marks National Theatre Live's second collaboration with another British theatre company, following the highly successful broadcast of Complicite's A Disappearing Number last year.

National Theatre Live to Broadcast KING LEAR , 2/3

National Theatre Live continues its season with the Derek Jacobi's hugely acclaimed performance as Shakespeare's KING LEAR, directed by Michael Grandage at the Donmar Warehouse. National Theatre Live is an initiative by the UK's National Theatre to broadcast live performances onto cinema screens around the world. KING LEAR marks National Theatre Live's second collaboration with another British theatre company, following the highly successful broadcast of Complicite's A Disappearing Number last year.

National Theatre Live Presents FELA!, Broadcast At La Mirada 1/21

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the fourth production of National Theatre Live's second season - broadcast live from London's National Olivier Theatre, the musical sensation and Tony nominee for Best Musical, FELA!

La Mirada Hosts 3rd Broadcast Of NTL's HAMLET 1/2/2011

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the third production of National Theatre Live's second season - broadcast live from London's National Olivier Theatre, Shakespeare's HAMLET, directed by Nicholas Hytner.

National Theatre Live Presents FELA!, Broadcast At La Mirada 1/21

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the fourth production of National Theatre Live's second season - broadcast live from London's National Olivier Theatre, the musical sensation and Tony nominee for Best Musical, FELA!

La Mirada Hosts 3rd Broadcast Of NTL's HAMLET 1/2/2011

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the third production of National Theatre Live's second season - broadcast live from London's National Olivier Theatre, Shakespeare's HAMLET, directed by Nicholas Hytner.

Boyle Casts Both Cumberbatch and Miller as Frankenstien

Accorning to an article by Baz Bamigboye for UK Daily Mail, director Danny Boyle has as cast not one, but two stars to lead his upcoming production of Nick Dear's FRANKENSTEIN play. Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller will alternate between the title character and his creator. Performances begin in February at the National Theatre.

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