Richard Thomas News

Barn Players Hold Tony Awards Party 6/13

RACE, 'the topical detective story' (New York Times) that 'sizzles with energy' (The Wall Street Journal), written and directed by David Mamet will play its 200th performance on Saturday, May 29th at 8:00 pm. RACE, which recouped early in the spring, is the longest running play of the season.

Yesterday, May 26, the ladies of The View welcomed RACE star James Spader to the couch to talk about the show and his newly erected Sardi's portriat. Click below to watch his segment!

Today, the RACE Red Sequined Dress Ladies promoted RACE in Times Square with cast members Richard Thomas, James Spader, David Alan Grier and Kerry Washington.

As previously announced, acclaimed Tony Award nominated actor Sir Patrick Stewart will return to Broadway in David Mamet's A LIFE IN THE THEATRE. Today, Variety reported that the production will play Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, following the exit of A BEHANDING IN SPOKANE June 6.

On sale from Wednesday 26 May, the Autumn 2010 season at Sadler's Wells includes a major new Sadler's Wells Production, three world premieres, seven UK premieres, and four Sadler's Wells Co-Productions.

The Barn Players Hold Tony Awards Party 6/13

Fuel produces fresh work for adventurous people by inspiring artists. The spring programme includes a diverse range of work for audiences aged 5+ happening in venues small and large, rural and urban, throughout the UK and beyond. Upcoming events include Simple Girl, Kursk, and MUST: The Inside Story.

David Mamet recently sat down with magician Ricky Jay to discuss his life through anecdotes, as well as perform readings from two of his books, 'Theatre,' a collection of short, biographical stories, and 'The Trials of Roderick Spode (The Human Ant),' the story of a man who accidentally becomes a superhero.

The New York Times is reporting that Eddie Izzard will take over for James Spader in RACE beginning on June 21st. This now completes the new cast along with Afton C. Williamson and Dennis Haysbert along with Richard Thomas who will remain with the show.

The producers of RACE have announced that Afton C. Williamson, who made her Broadway debut in Joe Turner's Come and Gone, will take over the role of 'Susan' from Kerry Washington, beginning Tuesday, June 15th. Williamson made a striking impression on the creative team when, as understudy, she replaced Kerry Washington the one night Kerry missed a performance, due to a previous obligation to go to the White House as part of the President's national Arts Council.

Beck Center for the Arts is proud to announce its 2010/2011 professional theater season, featuring something for every taste and the reopening of the Studio Theater.

The producers of David Mamet's acclaimed hit play RACE have announced that the Golden Globe and SAG award nominated star of '24' and 'The Unit' DENNIS HAYSBERT for an exclusive nine week limited engagement, beginning performances on Monday, June 21st through Saturday, August 21st.

2010 Tony Award nominee DAVID ALAN GRIER and acclaimed film star KERRY WASHINGTON will conclude their critically acclaimed performances in David Mamet's RACE on SUNDAY, JUNE 13th. Emmy Award winner JAMES SPADER, in the pivotal role of lawyer 'Jack Lawson', will play his final performance on SUNDAY, JUNE 20th.

Emmy award winning actor Richard Thomas currently starring in the hit play 'Race' on Broadway announced the nominees for the 28th Annual Fred & Adele Astaire Awards honoring excellence in dance and choreography on Stage and in Film at a by-invitation-only cocktail reception at famed celebrity watering hole Elaine's.

Fuel produces fresh work for adventurous people by inspiring artists. The spring programme includes a diverse range of work for audiences aged 5+ happening in venues small and large, rural and urban, throughout the UK and beyond. Upcoming events include Simple Girl, Kursk, and MUST: The Inside Story.

Nominations for the 2010 Fred & Adele Astaire Awards were announced tonight by Emmy Award winner Richard Thomas.

Star of Broadway hit 'Race' Emmy award winning actor Richard Thomas will announce the nominees for the 28th Annual Fred & Adele Astaire Awards honoring excellence in dance and choreography on Stage and in Film at a by-invitation-only cocktail reception at famed celebrity watering hole Elaine's, 1703 Second Avenue (btw 88th and 89th Streets), Monday, May 3rd 2010, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Fuel produces fresh work for adventurous people by inspiring artists. The spring programme includes a diverse range of work for audiences aged 5+ happening in venues small and large, rural and urban, throughout the UK and beyond. Upcoming events include Simple Girl, Kursk, and MUST: The Inside Story.

The producers of RACE have announced that David Mamet's new play will extend through August 23rd at The Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th St.). The producers recently announced that the play recouped its investment. Tickets to RACE can be purchased by visiting telecharge.com or calling 212-239-6200.