Sam Mendes News

Sienna Miller may be making her return to the London stage in the Trevor Nunn-directed Birdsong, by Sebastian Faulks, The U.K. Sunday Telegraph is reporting. She was last seen on the West End in the Young Vic's 2005 production of As You Like It. Birdsong is scheduled to open at the Comedy Theatre On 29 September 2010, with previews beginning on 18 September. It is rumored that she will be co-starring alongside Dan Stevens.

The official Facebook page for SHREK THE MUSICAL has announced that 'First up: he may be small in size (a mere 4 feet, 10 inches), but he makes up for it in tyranny! It's, Lord Farquaad, who will be played by Todd Buonopane. Todd has appeared in the Broadway production of 'Grease' and has also made TV appearances on '30 Rock' & 'Law & Order: CI.' We can be sure to expect BIG things from... this little dictator of Duloc.'

The Old Vic is to stage its first West End production with the announcement today that Jeff Goldblum will return to the London stage to star in Neil Simon's award-winning comedy, The Prisoner of Second Avenue, at the Vaudeville Theatre, directed by Terry Johnson.

Previews will begin today at Virginia's Signature Theatre for the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees written by Ricky Ian Gordon, the award-winning composer of the opera The Grapes of Wrath and the musicals Dream True and My Life with Albertine. A starry Broadway cast portrays Gordon's own family story - complete with a tough Bronx-born father and former 'Borscht Belt' singer/comedian mother - in a tale of two generations' struggles and triumphs in the decades from World War II through the 1990s.

Signature Theatre, the current recipient of the Tony Award® for Regional Theatre, presents the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees by Ricky Ian Gordon, composer of the acclaimed opera The Grapes of Wrath and the OBIE Award-winning Orpheus and Euridice, as well as the musicals My Life with Albertine and Dream True.

BAM and Donmar Warehouse present the U.S. premiere of August Strindberg's Creditors, directed by Alan Rickman in a new version by David Greig from April 16th until May 16th.

Time magazine's theatre critic Richard Zoglin has proclaimed Kansas City Repertory Theatre's production of VENICE the best musical of the year.

Broadway legend Bernadette Peters appeared on The Today Show to promote her latest publication, Stella is a Star.

Lindsay Posner will direct Richard Bean's new stage version of David Mamet's film, House of Games previewing from 9 September and running until 6 November, with press night on 16 September. Designs are by Peter McKintosh with lighting by Paul Pyant. Casting will be announced shortly.

Producers DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. are thrilled to announce casting for SHREK THE MUSICAL. Native Chicagoan, Eric Petersen will lead the First National Tour cast as Shrek. The Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning SHREK THE MUSICAL will launch its national tour in Chicago beginning July 13 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.). Tickets are currently on sale.

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.

The enchanting musical romantic comedy, 'She Loves Me,' with all the grace and spirit that established it as one of the all-time great Broadway classics, will begin Westport Country Playhouse's 80th anniversary season, April 20 - May 8. Featuring an alluring musical score and delightful lyrics by the Tony Award-winning team who created 'Fiddler on the Roof,' the production will be directed by Mark Lamos, Playhouse artistic director.

Revisit one of the most-acclaimed musical productions of all time when Pittsburgh CLO kicks off the 64th Summer Season with its production of Oliver!, June 1-6 at the Benedum Center in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District.

On Monday, May 3rd, Broadway legend Bernadette Peters hosted a performance and book signing for her latest publication, Stella is a Star. The event took place at Dylan's Candy Bar from 3-5PM. Guests also participated in a live raffle drawing for which the winner was awarded the chance to appear onstage with Bernadette Peters & Mary Tyler Moore at this year's Broadway Barks on Saturday, July 10th in Shubert Alley. Special guest David Hasselhoff was on hand and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the event.

On Monday, May 3rd, Broadway legend Bernadette Peters will be holding a performance and book signing for her latest publication, Stella is a Star. The event will take place at Dylan's Candy Bar on 1011 3rd Avenue at 60th Street from 3-5PM. Guests can also particpate in a live raffle drawing for which the winner will be awarded the chance to appear onstage with Bernadette Peters & Mary Tyler Moore at this year's Broadway Barks on Saturday, July 10th in Shubert Alley.

The Brazilian production of GYPSY is, for sure, the highest point a Broadway musical ever achieved in Brazil.

On Monday, May 3rd, Broadway legend Bernadette Peters will be holding a performance and book signing for her latest publication, Stella is a Star. The event will take place at Dylan's Candy Bar on 1011 3rd Avenue at 60th Street from 3-5PM. Guests can also particpate in a live raffle drawing for which the winner will be awarded the chance to appear onstage with Bernadette Peters & Mary Tyler Moore at this year's Broadway Barks on Saturday, July 10th in Shubert Alley.

Kansas City Repertory Theatre presents the world premiere of Venice, a co-production with Center Theatre Group. Venice features Music & Lyrics by Matt Sax, Book, Lyrics & direction by KC Rep's Artistic Director Eric Rosen.

Long Wharf Theatre Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein follows up his triumphant re-examination of The Glass Menagerie and his exploration of the new works of Athol Fugard with his adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House, running on the Mainstage from April 28 through May 23.

Tony Award winning actor Alan Cumming will be honored with the Out on the Edge Award at Theater Offensive's 'climACTS...Under A Big Top' on April 27. The event will take place at the Big Apple Circus tents in Boston City Hall Plaza and will benefit the Theater Offensive's unique programs.