The Royal Shakespeare Company News

As BroadwayWorld reported last week, the UK tour of David Seidler's play The King's Speech may conclude in the West End, and according to Whatsonstage, it might be heading for the Wyndham Theatre. Currently the home of Jackie Mason's West End show, he concludes his limited run March 17. The tour has so far officially confirmed dates in Guildford, Nottingham, Bath, Brighton, Richmond and Newcastle.

According to a report in The Telegraph, the UK tour of David Seidler's play The King's Speech may conclude in the West End. The tour has so far officially confirmed dates in Guildford, Nottingham, Bath, Brighton, Richmond and Newcastle.

British actor Emrhys Cooper is riding high after a guest appearance on ABC TV's Desperate Housewives and after winning BWW's Person to Watch for 2012 based on his electrifying performance onstage inEntertaining Mr. Sloane. I had to call out a few tricks just to keep up with his amazing energy, but over our lunch he pretty much crystallized his philosophy of acting that will assuredly engulf him in success over the next several years, here ...and internationally.

TheatreWorks of Silicon Valley is set to present the West Coast Premiere of THE PITMEN PAINTERS, from the writer of the hit film and musical Billy Elliot and the co-writer of the period drama screenplay War Horse.

A Red Orchid Theatre presents the world premiere of Megacosm, written by Ensemble Member Brett Neveu and directed by Ensemble Member Dado.

Two River Theater Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, announces that tickets are now on sale for an intimate evening with actors Alec Baldwin and Michael Cumpsty on Monday, November 21 at 8 pm.

Two River Theater Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, announces that tickets are now on sale for an intimate evening with actors Alec Baldwin and Michael Cumpsty on Monday, November 21 at 8 pm.

CAP 21 Theatre Company presents SOUTHERN COMFORT, a new musical by Dan Collins (book and lyrics) and Julianne Wick Davis (music), based on Kate Davis' 2001 Sundance award-winning documentary about transgender friends in rural Georgia. Co-starring Annette O'Toole and Jeff McCarthy, previews begin tonight, prior to its official press opening October 6 at the CAP21 Black Box Theater (18 West 18th Street) in Manhattan. Tom Caruso (ZOMBIE, MIMI LE DUCK) directs.

Tony Award winner Roger Rees has extended his contract and will continue as Gomez in the hit musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY for an additional two months through the show's final performance on Saturday, December 31 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street). Rees plays opposite stage and screen star Brooke Shields as Morticia.

Two-time Tony Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Bobby Cannavale will star as Nick Arnstein opposite Lauren Ambrose, who will star as Fanny Brice, in the first Broadway revival of FUNNY GIRL since the 1964 original production. FUNNY GIRL, which features music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Bob Merrill and book by Isobel Lennart, will be directed by Tony Award-winner Bartlett Sher.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Broadway vetera Brian Cox will star in Theatre of Dream, a new film which will be dircted by David Scheinmann.

Square Peg Concerts is proud to present Tim Minchin at the Boulder Theater on Sunday, October 9th, 2011. Tickets go on sale Friday August 19th for $25.00 Reserved and $30.00 Gold Circle. Tickets will increase by $3.00 the day of the show.

CAP 21 Theatre Company presents SOUTHERN COMFORT, a new musical by Dan Collins (book and lyrics) and Julianne Wick Davis (music), based on Kate Davis' 2001 Sundance award-winning documentary about transgender friends in rural Georgia. Co-starring Annette O'Toole and Jeff McCarthy, previews begin October 5, prior to its official press opening October 6 at the CAP21 Black Box Theater (18 West 18th Street) in Manhattan. Tom Caruso (ZOMBIE, MIMI LE DUCK) directs.

To introduce 3-6 year olds to Shakespeare, former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen has written THE MAGICIAN'S DAUGHTER. This gentle 40 minute play is directed by Peter Glanville and is produced in association with the Royal Shakespeare Company. It runs from 28 May to 10 July with its press showing on 4 June at 3.30pm

As previously announced, Lincoln Center Festival 2011, which runs from July 5-August 14, will offer 116 performances by ensembles and artists from some 20 countries, and will include 6 World, North American, U.S., and New York premieres unfolding in seven venues on and off the Lincoln Center campus.

Stage and screen star Patrick Stewart stars in the Royal Shakespeare Company production of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, directed by Rupert Goold. Set in Las Vegas, the production runs through October 4.

To introduce 3-6 year olds to Shakespeare, former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen has written THE MAGICIAN'S DAUGHTER. This gentle 40 minute play is directed by Peter Glanville and is produced in association with the Royal Shakespeare Company. It runs from 28 May to 10 July with its press showing on 4 June at 3.30pm

Due to overwhelming popular demand, a second show has been added for Tim Minchin, on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 8:00pm at the Neptune Theatre! The Neptune Theatre is located at 1303 NE 45th Street, Seattle, WA

THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON's Brian Cox is set to star in 'Passing Harold Blumenthal.' The independent film will feature a screenplay and direction by Seth Fisher. Filming will begin in June.

SWIMMING AT THE RITZ, a new play by Charles Leipart, begins a 4-stop UK tour on Monday, 14 March, at the Devonshire Park Theatre, in Eastbourne, playing through 16 March.