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LOST star Daniel Dae Kim will departs the island of Hawaii for the spotlight of the London stage this coming summer to star in a new production of musical The King and I. The Korean-born Kim was a guest on 'The View' this morning and spoke about his taking on the iconic role of the 'King of Siam' for the UK mounting. He explained that it would be produced in the UK, 'It's actually going to be in London at the Royal Albert Hall. We start rehearsals start in May'.

LOST star Daniel Dae Kim will 'escape' the island of Hawaii for the spotlight of the London stage this coming summer to star in a new production of musical The King & I. The Korean-born Kim told People magazine, 'This summer I'm starring in The King and I onstage in London. Yes, I can carry a tune.'

Following the success of the fastest-selling tour in history and with a glowing set of reviews, CALENDAR GIRLS now sets out to conquer London's glittering West End. The Chichester Festival Theatre production of CALENDAR GIRLS will open at the Noël Coward Theatre in London's West End on Saturday 4 April for a 12-week limited season, running until 27 June.

'CALENDAR GIRLS', the new stage play by Tim Firth, adapted from his own screenplay for the 2003 film, will star Lynda Bellingham, Patricia Hodge, Sian Phillips, Gaynor Faye, Brigit Forsyth, Julia Hills and Elaine C Smith. Also in the cast are Joan Blackham, Abby Francis, Gary Lilburn, Gerard McDermot and Carl Prekopp.

Simon MacCorkindale will star as 'Captain Von Trapp' opposite Summer Strallen playing 'Maria' in the smash hit West End musical 'THE SOUND OF MUSIC' at the London Palladium from Monday 25 August.

'CALENDAR GIRLS', the new stage play by Tim Firth, adapted from his own screenplay for the 2003 film, will star Lynda Bellingham, Patricia Hodge, Sian Phillips, Gaynor Faye, Brigit Forsyth, Julia Hills and Elaine C Smith.

Simon MacCorkindale will star as 'Captain Von Trapp' opposite Summer Strallen playing 'Maria' in the smash hit West End musical 'THE SOUND OF MUSIC' at the London Palladium from Monday 25 August.

Rock 'n'n Roll playwright Tom Stoppard will appear on 'Theater Talk' tonight Friday, February 8 at 1AM. 'Theater Talk' airs locally on Thirteen/WNET and CUNY-TV.

Rock 'n' Roll star Rufus Sewell will be interviewed on NY-1's 'On Stage' by Patrick Pacheco in a segment that will air Saturday, February 2nd and Sunday, February 3rd at 9:30 AM and 7:30 PM, and Monday, February 4th (early Tuesday) at 12:30 AM.

From February 26, the worlds of theatre and television collide in a unique life imitating art event as Summer Strallen, from Channel 4's hit soap Hollyoaks, takes over as Maria in The Sound of Music at the London Palladium.

Rock 'n' Roll author Tom Stoppard will be featured this weekend, Saturday, January 19 and Sunday, January 20 on 'NY 1 Close Up.' The show, produced in association with The New York Times, runs on NY 1 on Time Warner Cable on Saturday at 10:00 PM and Sunday at 10:00 AM.

Tom Stoppard's Rock 'n' Roll had its best week yet on Broadway, grossing $501,015.83 for the week of December 3 - 9. The production, directed by Trevor Nunn, opened to rave reviews on Sunday, November 4 at the Jacobs Theatre

Tom Stoppard's Rock 'n' Roll will be featured tonight on PBS's 'The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer'. The segment with correspondent Jeff Brown features interviews with playwright Tom Stoppard, director Trevor Nunn and star Rufus Sewell. In the New York area, 'The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer' airs on WLIW Channel 21 at 6PM, and WNET Channel 13 at 7PM. Check local listings, or the NewsHour website at www.pbs.org/newshour for more information.

Tom Stoppard's Rock 'n' Roll resumes performances on Broadway on Thursday, November 29 at the Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street).

Disney's High School Musical will embark on its first ever UK theatre tour, through towns and cities across Britain throughout 2008.

The oldest living Ziegfeld Girl dances once again while Michael raves about Michael Cumpsty's 'Richard III' and tries to figure out 'Rock 'n' Roll.'

NPR's Weekend Edition will feature a segment on Tom Stoppard's Rock 'n' Roll on Sunday, November 4. The interview will feature interviews with author Tom Stoppard, director Trevor Nunn and cast members from the production, which opens this Sunday at the Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street). In the tri-state area, NPR airs on WNYC AM 820 and WNYC FM 93.9 from 8-10AM.

Rock 'n' Roll, a new play by Tom Stoppard, opens Sunday, November 4 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street). The production is directed by Trevor Nunn.

Following its record breaking run last year at the Royal Court Theatre and in London's West End, Rock 'n' Roll, a new play by Tom Stoppard, will begin performances tomorrow, Friday, October 19 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street). The production, directed by Trevor Nunn, opens Sunday, November 4.

Canada is to be the next nation to answer the question 'How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?'