Richard Attenborough News

REDCAT presents an evening of Hindustani classical music featuring Sarod master Ustad Aashish Khan and celebrated tabla exponent Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri on April 3, 2010 in the Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater. Curtain for the performance is 8:30 pm.

Soulpepper presents the first mainstage production to feature the 2010 Soulpepper Academy members - 'Oh What A Lovely War.' BWW had the opportunity to sit down and talk with two of the members of the new members of the prestigious Soulpepper Academy about the selection process, the experience of being in the Academy, and of course, the new production of the Broadway Classic 'Oh What A Lovely War.'

Soulpepper presents the first mainstage production to feature the 2010 Soulpepper Academy members - 'Oh What A Lovely War.' BWW had the opportunity to sit down and talk with two of the members of the new members of the prestigious Soulpepper Academy about the selection process, the experience of being in the Academy, and of course, the new production of the Broadway Classic 'Oh What A Lovely War.'

For more than 56 years, THE MOUSETRAP has been thrilling audiences in London's West End. The longest running play in the world first opened at The Ambassadors Theatre in 1952 and starred the great Sir Richard Attenborough. Since then, many illustrious actors have taken roles in 'The cleverest murder mystery of the British Theatre' (The Daily Telegraph). The origins of the play prove Christie was a favorite with the British Royal family.

‘When The?Lilac Blooms, My Love', a new romantic play by acclaimed novelist Jane Huxley, is to get its world premiere, starring Judy Cornwell and Sally Familoe-Neville, in the West End at London's Leicester?Square Theatre from Wednesday April 14 - Saturday 1 May.

In a story in the Los Angeles Times, veteran actor Martin Sheen is profiled for his current work in the Center Theatre Group production of 'The Subject Was Roses' helmed by Neil Pepe and currently in previews at the Mark Taper Theatre in Los Angeles. The play is familiar territory for Sheen who, 46 years ago, acted in the production during its run on Broadway when at the time Sheen played the role of the son; he is now playing the fathe

Martin Sheen is returning to the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play that brought him a Tony Award nomination in 1964, and join with Frances Conroy and Brian Geraghty in 'The Subject Was Roses' by Frank D. Gilroy. Previews begin today.

Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce an extension of the American premiere production of Pulitzer Prize winner Sam Shepard's AGES OF THE MOON through Sunday, March 21, 2010.

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) announce that Manhattan Theatre Club, by special arrangement with Bob Boyett, will produce the Live Theatre, Newcastle /National Theatre of Great Britain's co-production of THE PITMEN PAINTERS by Tony Award winner Lee Hall (Billy Elliot) with direction by Max Roberts starring the original English company.

Martin Sheen will return to the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play that brought him a Tony Award nomination in 1964, and join with Frances Conroy and Brian Geraghty in 'The Subject Was Roses' by Frank D. Gilroy, it was announced today by Center Theatre Group Artistic Director Michael Ritchie. 'The Subject Was Roses' replaces the previously announced 'Speed-the-Plow' by David Mamet as the first production in the Taper's 2010 season at the Los Angeles Music Center, February 10 through March 21, 2010. Opening is set for February 21.

Orson Welles was very much the leader of the Mercury Theatre Company, despite his relative youth. He became, in fact, a Broadway legend...

Michael Blevins, most widely known for his portrayal of ‘Mark' in the screen version of the Broadway hit, 'A Chorus Line', will return to the stage after several years of working on the other side, directing and teaching.

Michael Blevins, most widely known for his portrayal of ‘Mark' in the screen version of the Broadway hit, 'A Chorus Line', will return to the stage after several years of working on the other side, directing and teaching.

COUNTING TO TEN By Justin Boccitto Every musical has its journey, and Count To Ten has taken many steps.

Stephen Schwartz has announced his most recent venture, an opera version of Mark McShane's novel of the same name. SEANCE recently closed October 4th after a three performance run at the Santa Barbara Opera.

Songwriter Extraordinare and president of ASCAP talks about the music biz, Streisand and Emmy nomination.

Variety is reporting that Helen Mirren and Pete Postlethwaite have joined the cast of Director Rowan Joffe's upcoming film 'Brighton Rock.' The pair join Sam Riley and Andrea Riseborough, who were previously announcd as part of the cast.

Prolific composer Stephen Schwartz has delighted us with such musical megahits as Godspell, Pippin, The Magic Show and...the most successful show in Broadway history Wicked, which is still playing in New York and on tour internationally and grossing millions of dollars on its souvenirs alone.

Tony-Winner, Film Veteran, Raconteur, and Beatles Intimate Tells All (or most) in Three Free Performances of Victor Spinetti: A Very Private Diary at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts-January 5, 8, and 10

Golden Globe winner and Emmy Award nominee Dylan McDermott has joined the cast of Playwrights Horizon's first production of the new season, the World Premiere of THREE CHANGES, a new play by Nicky Silver. Directed by Tony Award nominee Wilson Milam (The Lieutenant of Inishmore), the production will begin previews on Friday, August 22, 2008 with an Opening Night set for Tuesday, September 16. The limited engagement will run through Sunday, September 28 at Playwrights Horizons Mainstage Theater (416 West 42nd Street).