Portia News

New Theatre announces its lineup for its 2005/2006 summer season.

The 50th Annual Drama Desk Awards Ceremony took place on Sunday, May 22. The big winners of the night were Doubt and The Light in the Piazza, each of whom received 5 awards. Outstanding Musical however, went to Spamalot.

Julius Caesar co-stars William Sadler and Eamonn Walker will be on NY1's OnStage beginning on May 21st

The Public Theater announces that Brian Bedford, Lynn Collins, Jennifer Ikeda, Richard Thomas, and James Waterston have joined the cast of As You Like It for Shakespeare in the Park. As You Like It is the first production scheduled in The Public's year-long 50th Anniversary Celebration, with performances beginning Tuesday, June 25th and continuing through Sunday, July 17th.

The Official Drama Desk Cocktail Reception honoring this year's nominees was held on May 3. The awards ceremony takes place on Sunday, May 22.

Spamalot leads the pack with 12 nominations, followed by Light in the Piazza with 11, and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with 10. Click in to see all the nominees.

Two-time Academy® Award-winner DENZEL WASHINGTON sits down with Ed Bradley at Sardi's Restaurant for CBS 60 MINUTES WEDNESDAY (8pm EST/PST, CBS) to discuss his starring role as BRUTUS in Broadway's all-new production of William Shakespeare's JULIUS CAESAR.

Two-time Academy® Award-winner DENZEL WASHINGTON sits down with Ed Bradley at Sardi's Restaurant for CBS 60 MINUTES WEDNESDAY (8pm EST/PST, CBS) to discuss his starring role as BRUTUS in Broadway's all-new production of William Shakespeare's JULIUS CAESAR.

Two-time Academy® Award-winner DENZEL WASHINGTON will appear on LIVE WITH REGIS & KELLY, Friday, April 8 (9am EST, WABC-7 NY; nationwide check local listings) to discuss his starring role as BRUTUS in Broadway's all-new production of William Shakespeare's JULIUS CAESAR.

Julius Caesar, opened on Sunday night April 3rd at the Belasco Theatre. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture some of the night's star-studded attendees.

BET's 'Style' will feature McREELE's Anthony Mackie ('Darius McReele'), Portia ('Opal') and Doug Hughes (Director) on Thursday, March 10th at 7:30 - 8:00 PM. Please check local listings for channel information.

Performances begin tonight Tuesday, March 8 for the all-new Broadway production of William Shakespeare's JULIUS CAESAR at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street, NYC). Opening night is Sunday, April 3 at 6:30pm.

The Belasco Theatre Box Office (111 West 44th Street, NYC) opens at 10:00AM on Monday, February 14th for Broadway's all-new production of William Shakespeare's JULIUS CAESAR.

Complete casting was announced today for the all-new Broadway production of William Shakespeare's JULIUS CAESAR, starring two-time Academy® Award-winner Denzel Washington as Brutus. The cast also stars Colm Feore as Brutus' co-conspirator, Cassius; Jessica Hecht as Brutus' wife, Portia; William Sadler as Julius Caesar; Tamara Tunie as Caesar's wife, Calphurnia; Eamonn Walker as Marc Antony and Jack Willis as Casca.