Rufus Norris News

Due to the extension of The 39 Steps through March 29th at the American Airlines Theatre, the first preview of Les Liaisons Dangereuses will begin on Saturday, April 12th at 8PM (eve). Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents Laura Linney as 'La Marquise de Merteuil' and Ben Daniels as 'Le Vicomte de Valmont' in a new Broadway production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses, by Christopher Hampton, directed by Rufus Norris at the American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd Street). The limited engagement will officially open on Thursday, May 1st, 2008. The cast also includes Siân Phillips as 'Madame De Rosemonde,' Jessica Collins 'Madame De Tourvel', Mamie Gummer as 'Cecile Volanges', Kristine Nielsen as 'Madame De Volanges', Benjamin Walker as 'Danceny,' Rosie Benton as 'Emile,' Derek Cecil as 'Azolan,' Kevin Duda 'Servant' and Jane Pfitsch 'Servant.' The definitive battle of the sexes springs to life in this Tony Award-nominated classic by Christopher Hampton. For long-time friends and occasional lovers Vicomte de Valmont (Daniels) and Marquise de Merteuil (Linney), love is simply a game of chess. But in a few false moves, they're about to find themselves locked in the ultimate checkmate. Filled with seduction, betrayal, and plenty of illicit passion, this dark comedy paints the pre-Revolutionary French aristocracy in all its cynicism and decadence. TICKET INFORMATION: Tickets are available by calling Roundabout Ticket Services at (212)719-1300, online at www.roundabouttheatre.org or at the American Airlines Box Office (227 West 42nd Street). Ticket prices range from $56.25 to $101.25.

Laura Linney and Ben Daniels, stars of the Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses and its director Rufus Norris, are featured in the 'People Are Talking About' section of Vogue Magazine (April Issue). Laura Linney, Ben Daniels and Rufus Norris talk to Vogue writer Adam Green about this highly anticipated Broadway revival. An original photograph of Linney and Daniels is included. The magazine is on stands now.

Roundabout Theatre Company's Artistic Director Todd Haimes is proud to announce the launch of a seat naming initiative to support the $32 million capital campaign - Building Partnerships for Artistic Excellence: A Campaign for Roundabout Theatre Company.

Joining previously announced stars Laura Linney as 'La Marquise de Merteuil' and Ben Daniels as 'Le Vicomte de Valmont' in a new Broadway production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses, by Christopher Hampton, directed by Rufus Norris at the American Airlines Theatre: Siân Phillips as 'Madame De Rosemonde,' Jessica Collins 'Madame De Tourvel', Mamie Gummer as 'Cecile Volanges', Kristine Nielsen as 'Madame De Volanges', Benjamin Walker as 'Danceny,' Rosie Benton as 'Emile,' Derek Cecil as 'Azolan,' Kevin Duda 'Servant' and Jane Pfitsch 'Servant.'

Harriet Thorpe is to star as 'Madame Morrible' in the smash hit musical Wicked at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre from Monday April 14, 2008.

Directed by Indhu Rubasingham and performed by Holly Aird, Cavan Clerkin, Brendan Coyle, Amanda Drew, John Marquez and Javone Prince, Chain Play II will be performed for one night only on 29 February 2008 at 7.30pm.

Joining the company of the Roundabout Revival of 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' are Siān Phillips as 'Madame De Rosemonde,' Mamie Gummer as 'Cecile Volanges', Kristine Nielsen as 'Madame De Volanges', Benjamin Walker as 'Danceny,' Rosie Benton as 'Emile' and Derek Cecil as 'Azolan.'

Roundabout Theatre Company presents Laura Linney and Ben Daniels in a new Broadway production of the romantic drama, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, by Christopher Hampton; directed by Rufus Norris. The limited engagement begins preview performances on April 11, 2008; opening May 1, 2008 at the American Airlines Theatre

Tintin, adapted by Rufus Norris (Festen, London Cabaret revival) and David Greig from Georges Remi's classic comic strip character, will play a limited West End Christmas engagement at the Playhouse Theatre from December 6th, 2007 through February 23rd, 2008

A brand new cast recording of the 2006 revival of Kander and Ebb's musical, Cabaret, featuring the Lyric Theatre, London cast has been released. It is available to purchase at the theatre, and online through the shop at the musical's official website.

The high-profile London revivals of Porgy and Bess and Cabaret are extending into fall of 2007

Anna Maxwell Martin, Michael Hayden, Sheila Hancock and more have been cast in the upcoming London revival of Kander and Ebb's Cabaret

With no less than 8 major musicals opening in Fall 2006 in London, which ones are steaming ahead and which ones lagging behind? Jake takes a look and finds out..

London's prestigious Young Vic has announced its 2006-2007 season

Patrick Swayze joins Guys and Dolls, Michael Gambon returns to the London stage in a silent role, Cabaret announces dates and Avenue Q and Evita open for previews..

The West End is in for a dose of divine decadence; a revival of Cabaret has been confirmed to open on October 10th at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, after beginning previews on September 22nd

Festen will close at the Music Box Theatre on May 20th

FESTEN, the Broadway play about a family with a dark secret, will extend a special offer for 10 days only entitled Student Pricing For All! This unique program will offer $25 mezzanine seats for all Monday thru Friday performances from May 8-19. These tickets must be purchased by Sunday, May 14.

Dirty Dancing sells £3m of tickets, Rufus Norris helms Cabaret revival with Bill Kenwright and controversy rages for Kevin Spacey. Plus news on Tom Stoppard and Paul Nicholls.