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Direct from Sold-Out London Run, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS Coming to Broadway for 16 Weeks
by Robert Diamond - Feb 2, 2009

Alan Ayckbourn's comic trilogy of plays, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, will come to Broadway directly following its sold out critically acclaimed run in London. The production, the latest success for The Old Vic Theatre Company under the artistic leadership of Kevin Spacey, will play for 16 weeks only. THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, directed by Matthew Warchus, opens Thursday, April 23 at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street). Previews begin Tuesday, April 7.

GOD OF CARNAGE Tickets Now Available to Public on Telecharge
by Eddie Varley - Jan 24, 2009

Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden will star in GOD OF CARNAGE, the new play by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, directed by Matthew Warchus, opening on Broadway at the Bernard Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45 Street) on Sunday March 22. Previews will begin on February 28. Tickets which had been available for American Express cardholders only in a pre-sale special are now available to the general public, order by clicking here. The Jacobs Box Office will be open for business starting February 9th, 2009. GOD OF CARNAGE will be produced by Robert Fox, David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers, Stuart Thompson, Scott Rudin, and The Shubert Organization. The play comes to Broadway after a sold-out run in London's West End in 2008. The London critics raved about GOD OF CARNAGE: The Times called it 'tense, edgy and funny' and praised Reza's 'incisive observation, acerbic wit and shrewd humor.' The Daily Telegraph called it 'a crackling night' and The Daily Mail called the play 'terrific stuff . ' The Daily Express said it was 'a triumph' and The International Herald Tribune proclaimed 'God of Carnage' is an expert piece of stagecraft and savagely funny.' GOD OF CARNAGE reunites the creative team that staged the Tony Award-winning Best Play, Art. Designed by Mark Thompson (sets and costumes), with lighting by Hugh Vanstone, sound by Simon Baker & Chris Cronin, the play has music by Gary Yershon.

Daniels, Davis, Gandolfini To Star In GOD OF CARNAGE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 13, 2009

Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden will star in GOD OF CARNAGE, the new play by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, directed by Matthew Warchus, opening on Broadway at the Bernard Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45 Street) on Sunday March 22. Previews will begin on February 28.

Gandolfini, Harden, Davis and Daniels Set for GOD OF CARNAGE at Jacobs, Previews Begin 2/28
by Eddie Varley - Jan 12, 2009

Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden will star in GOD OF CARNAGE, the new play by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, directed by Matthew Warchus, opening on Broadway at the Bernard Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45 Street) on Sunday March 22. Previews will begin on February 28.

Photo Coverage: 66th ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS -The Winners
by Reynard Loki - Jan 12, 2009

The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards took place Sunday, January 11 2009 at The Beverly Hilton with a live telecast that aired on NBC at 8 PM (EST) and produced by Dick Clark Productions in association with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

Jonas Brothers, Scorsese Set As Presenters For Golden Globes
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2009

The Jonas Brothers, Hayden Panettiere and Martin Scorsese have been set as presenters at 'The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards' to be telecast live on NBC Sunday, January 11 (8 - 11 p.m. EST) at The Beverly Hilton.

Depp, Combs and Sting Among New GOLDEN GLOBE Presenters
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2009

Sean Combs, Johnny Depp, David Duchovny, Megan Fox, Eva Longoria, Sting and Mark Wahlberg have been set as presenters at 'The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards' to be telecast live on NBC Sunday, January 11 (8 - 11 p.m. EST) at The Beverly Hilton.

Efron, Bronson, Combs and Bullock Join GOLDEN GLOBE Presenter Roster
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2009

Pierce Brosnan, Sandra Bullock, Gerard Butler, Sean Combs and Zac Efron have been set as presenters at 'The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards' to be telecast live on NBC Sunday, January 11 (8 - 11 p.m. EST) at The Beverly Hilton.

Shah Rukh Khan Joins GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS as Presenter
by Eddie Varley - Jan 10, 2009

Shah Rukh Khan, Bollywood's biggest film star and recently named by Newsweek as one of the 50 most powerful people in the world (the only film star on the list), has been set as a presenter at 'The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards' to be telecast live on NBC Sunday, January 11 (8 - 11 p.m. EST) at The Beverly Hilton.

Depp, Combs and Sting Among New GOLDEN GLOBE Presenters
by Eddie Varley - Jan 9, 2009

Sean Combs, Johnny Depp, David Duchovny, Megan Fox, Eva Longoria, Sting and Mark Wahlberg have been set as presenters at 'The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards' to be telecast live on NBC Sunday, January 11 (8 - 11 p.m. EST) at The Beverly Hilton.

Efron, Bronson, Combs and Bullock Join GOLDEN GLOBE Presenter Roster
by Eddie Varley - Jan 8, 2009

Pierce Brosnan, Sandra Bullock, Gerard Butler, Sean Combs and Zac Efron have been set as presenters at 'The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards' to be telecast live on NBC Sunday, January 11 (8 - 11 p.m. EST) at The Beverly Hilton.

Kevin Spacey Directs World Premiere of COMPLICIT for Old Vic's 2009 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2009

The Old Vic announced a new line up of productions for 2009 that will begin in January with the World Premiere of the new play, COMPLICIT by Joe Sutton and directed in-the-round by Kevin Spacey. Following the hugely successful The Norman Conquests, which runs through to late December 2008, the new program brings further diversity and originality to one of London's oldest theatres.

Jonas Brothers, Scorsese Set As Presenters For Golden Globes
by Reynard Loki - Jan 6, 2009

The Jonas Brothers, Hayden Panettiere and Martin Scorsese have been set as presenters at 'The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards' to be telecast live on NBC Sunday, January 11 (8 - 11 p.m. EST) at The Beverly Hilton.

Cameron Diaz, Jessica Lange and Chris Rock Set as Presenters at Golden Globe Awards
by Robert Diamond - Jan 2, 2009

Cameron Diaz, Jessica Lange and Chris Rock have been set as presenters at 'The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards' to be telecast live on NBC Sunday, January 11 (8 - 11 p.m. EST) at The Beverly Hilton.

Kevin Spacey Directs World Premiere of COMPLICIT for Old Vic's 2009 Season
by Reynard Loki - Oct 22, 2008

The Old Vic announced a new line up of productions for 2009 that will begin in January with the World Premiere of the new play, COMPLICIT by Joe Sutton and directed in-the-round by Kevin Spacey. Following the hugely successful The Norman Conquests, which runs through to late December 2008, the new program brings further diversity and originality to one of London's oldest theatres.

'Boeing-Boeing' Has Recouped Investment; Readies Tour for 2009
by Eddie Varley - Oct 3, 2008

Producer Sonia Friedman announced today that the 2008 Tony Award-Winning Best Play Revival, Boeing-Boeing, has recouped its entire $2.65 million investment as of September 21. A 2009 Tour is also being planned.

Paige Davis and Rebecca Gayheart Join Cast of Boeing-Boeing October 7
by Robert Diamond - Sep 29, 2008

Beginning Tuesday, October 7, Paige Davis and Rebecca Gayheart will join Christine Baranski, 2008 Tony Award Winner Mark Rylance, Greg Germann and Missi Pyle in the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Play Revival, Boeing-Boeing.

Greg Germann and Missi Pyle To Join 'Boeing-Boeing' Starting 9/9
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2008

Beginning Tuesday, September 9, Greg Germann and Missi Pyle will join Christine Baranski, 2008 Tony Award Winner Mark Rylance, Gina Gershon, and Kathryn Hahn in the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Play Revival, Boeing-Boeing, Marc Camoletti's classic sixties comedy of errors at Broadway's Longacre Theatre, directed by Matthew Warchus.

Greg Germann and Missi Pyle To Join 'Boeing-Boeing' Starting 9/9
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 28, 2008

Beginning Tuesday, September 9, Greg Germann and Missi Pyle will join Christine Baranski, 2008 Tony Award Winner Mark Rylance, Gina Gershon, and Kathryn Hahn in the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Play Revival, Boeing-Boeing, Marc Camoletti's classic sixties comedy of errors at Broadway's Longacre Theatre, directed by Matthew Warchus.

Noel Coward's 'Brief Encounter' Extends For Last Time
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 27, 2008

Noel Coward's 'BRIEF ENCOUNTER' live on stage at 'The Cinema On The Haymarket' in the West End will extend its season for the final time, finishing on Sunday 16 November, closing after 350 performances and prior to a 25-week national tour.

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