The National Theatre will present the fourth season of National Theatre Live (NT Live), a successful initiative to broadcast live performances from the National's stages to cinemas worldwide. Since its first season, which began in June 2009 with the acclaimed production of Phedre starring Helen Mirren, over 750,000 people have now experienced the National's work on movie screens worldwide.
One Man, Two Guvnors - Can't get to New York? Here's your chance to see an encore performance of the National Theatre of Great Britain's hilarious production of One Man, Two Guvnors-currently playing on Broadway where it is the recipient of 7 Tony nominations and 3 Outer Critics Circle Awards. Falling trousers, flying fish heads, star-crossed lovers, cross-dressing mobsters and a fabulous on-stage band are just some of what makes One Man, Two Guvnors the most "deliriously funny" (Daily Telegraph) play to cross the pond in decades. Directed by Tony and Olivier Award winner Nicholas Hytner, sex, food and money are high on the agenda in Richard Bean's zany English update of Carlo Goldoni's classic Italian comedy The Servant of Two Masters. "Sheer, joyous pandemonium." -The Sunday Times; "A triumph of visual and verbal comedy. One of the funniest productions in the National's history." -The Guardian.
James Corden is this year's recipient of the 2012 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS. The funny-man got serious with BroadwayWorld in the Tony press room following his win, showing us just how genuinely humbled he is by the honor.
The 2012 Tony Awards have finished, with big wins for ONCE, Audra McDonald, James Corden and more. BroadwayWorld brings you a recap of the winners' remarks below. Whether you missed an honoree or just want to re-live the moment, scroll down to read each winner's acceptance speech!
James Corden is this year's recipient of the 2012 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS.
ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS star James Corden will appear on NY1's "On Stage" program this weekend. Corden sits down with NY1 reporter Frank DiLella to his experience starring in One Man, Two Guvnors on Broadway on Saturday, June 2 at 9:30am & 7:30pm, Sunday, June 3 at 9:30am & 7:30pm and Monday, June 4 (Tuesday AM) at 12:30am.
On May 21, ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS' star James Corden visited BBC America in midtown Manhattan for a Q&A with WNYC's Kurt Andersen. A sneak peak at their conversation can be seen in the video clips below! Corden discusses his journey back to Broadway from The History Boys to now, how came to star in One Man, Two Guvnors and his experience on Broadway.
The Music Box Theatre, Chicago's year round film festival located at 3733 N. Southport Avenue, is proud to present limited engagement screenings of two National Theatre of Great Britain hits this summer: the 2012 multiple Tony Award-nominatedOne Man Two Guvnors, featuring the current Broadway cast that transferred from the National, and Danny Boyle's smash hit stage production of Frankenstein, starring Jonny Lee Miller and Benedict Cumberbatch, who alternate in the roles of The Creature and Victor Frankenstein.
ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS stars James Corden and Jemima Rooper will appear on "The Leonard Lopate Show" this Tuesday, May 29. The interview can be heard at 12:40pm on 93.9 FM and AM 820. Bob Boyett presents the National Theatre of Great Britain's acclaimed production of ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street).
ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS, by Richard Bean, based on Carlo Goldoni's The Servant of Two Masters, began preview performances on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre on Friday, April 6, and opened April 18. Get a sneak peek at a new TV spot for the show which received 7 Tony Award nominations!
Jeremy Herrin directs the World Premiere of Matthew Dunster's Children's Children running at the Almeida now through 30 June 2012, with press night on 24 May. Designs are by Robert Innes Hopkins with lighting by Neil Austin and sound by Ian Dickinson. The cast comprises Emily Berrington (Effie), Beth Cordingly (Louisa), Darrell D'Silva (Michael), Trevor Fox (Gordon), John MacMillan (Castro) and Sally Rogers (Sally). See photos of the full cast on stage below!
Jeremy Herrin directs the World Premiere of Matthew Dunster's Children's Children running at the Almeida from tonight, 17 May - 30 June 2012. Designs are by Robert Innes Hopkins with lighting by Neil Austin and sound by Ian Dickinson.
Broadway audiences can be forgiven if they don't quite recall being introduced to James Corden six years ago as one of The History Boys' ensemble of Oxbridge hopefuls, but in Richard Bean's One Man, Two Guvnors, the loveable harlequin makes an unforgettable sophomore appearance, taking center stage in an uproarious evening of slapstick, music and comical hijinks.
Today, 5th May 2012 at 5.45pm, Richard Bean will discuss writing ONE MAN, TWO GUVONRS at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in conversation with Dan Rebellato, fellow playwright and Professor of Contemporary Theatre at Royal Holloway, University of London. The hit show, currently running on both Broadway and the West End, stars James Corden.
Tune in to see ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS on "Theater Talk" this Friday, March 4. Richard Bean, Nicholas Hytner, and James Corden talk with hosts Michael Riedel and Susan Haskins about bringing ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS to Broadway. Theater Talk airs Friday, May 4 at 1:00am on Thirteen, and will be followed by airings on CUNY TV Saturday, March 24 at 8:30pm; Sunday, May 5 at 12:30pm; and Monday, May 6 at 7:30am, 1:30pm and 7:30pm.
The National Theatre will present special encore National Theatre Live broadcasts of FRANKENSTEIN and ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS.
On Saturday 5th May 2012 at 5.45pm, Richard Bean will discuss writing ONE MAN, TWO GUVONRS at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in conversation with Dan Rebellato, fellow playwright and Professor of Contemporary Theatre at Royal Holloway, University of London. The hit show, currently running on both Broadway and the West End, stars James Corden.
The National Theatre of Great Britain's acclaimed comedy One Man, Two Guvnors opened at the Music Box Theatre on, Wednesday April 18. BroadwayWorld was on hand inside the after party to speak with the company and brings you coverage below!
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Today, 20 May 2012, the National Theatre's award-winning production of One Man, Two Guvnors releases over 100, 000 new tickets for sale in the West End, taking bookings at the Theatre Royal Haymarket to 12 January 2013. Earlier this week Richard Bean's award-wining adaptation, based on Carlo Goldoni's The Servant of Two Masters, triumphed on Broadway in Nicholas Hytner's five star production.
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