Review - Why Torture Is Wrong And The People Who Love Them & Irena's Vow
by Kristin Salaky
- Apr 13, 2009
'Acting is reacting,' says many a teacher of the craft, and if they're right then Christopher Durang has handed his leading lady, Laura Benanti, a career's worth of reasons to react in his surreal cavalcade, Why Torture Is Wrong And The People Who Love Them. A meta-theatrical farce disguised as a satire of America's war on terrorism (with a brief lesson about taking control of your life and a somewhat romantic conclusion for those who require such things) Why... is top-shelf Durang lunacy and Benanti, making a rare non-musical appearance, proves herself a wonderful everywoman foil.
Anthony Hopkins Stars in Kenneth Branagh's 'Thor'
by Jessica Lewis
- Oct 29, 2009
Variety reports that screen star and Drama Desk-winning actor Anthony Hopkins will star in Thor, the Kenneth Branagh helmed film for Marvel Studios. Production begins in January and Paramount Pictures will distribute the film on May 20, 2011.
EMBRACEABLE ME Opens at Theatre Row's Kirk Theatre 10/28
by Eddie Varley
- Oct 28, 2009
Rachel Reiner Productions is proud to present the World Premiere of Victor L. Cahn's EMBRACEABLE ME, directed by Eric Parness. EMBRACEABLE ME began performances on Friday, October 23 and will open on Wednesday, October 28, running thru November 14 at Theatre Row's Kirk Theatre (410 West 42nd Street).
Hogan & Holgate Return to HEROES at Merrimack Repertory Theatre, 11/19 - 12/13
by Jessica Lewis
- Oct 26, 2009
After a successful run this past winter with the Keen Company at the Clurman Theater / Theater Row, Jonathan Hogan and Ron Holgate will reprise their roles in Heroes, by Gerald Sibleyras with a translation by Tom Stoppard and directed by Carl Forsman with the Merrimack Repertory Theatre Company. They will be joined by Ken Tigar, who will be playing the role previously performed by Broadway vet John Cullum in the Theater Row premiere. The production at the Merrick Theatre will run from November 19 through December 13.
Tickets for Mendes' The Bridge Project's AS YOU LIKE IT & THE TEMPEST On Sale Monday, 10//26
by Jessica Lewis
- Oct 23, 2009
Following a critically acclaimed inaugural year, theatre and Academy Award-winning film director Sam Mendes will again direct a transatlantic company of actors for the second season of The Bridge Project, a unique three-year series of co-productions by The Old Vic, BAM and Neal Street Productions devoted to producing large-scale, classical theatre for international audiences.
Plays and Players Presents EARLY IN THE MOURNING, 11/5-11/22
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Oct 19, 2009
Plays & Players, Center City Philadelphia's longest continually operated theater at 1714 Delancey Place, will present the world premiere of Early in the Mourning, running November 5 - November 22 in the 3rd Floor Skinner Studio.
Bertie Carvel, Emma Dewhurst & More Cast In Almeida Theatre's ROPE, Runs December 10-February 6, 2010
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Oct 19, 2009
Roger Michell will direct Patrick Hamilton's classic thriller Rope running from 10 December 2009 - 6 February 2010, with press night on 16 December. Designs are by Mark Thompson with lighting by Rick Fisher and sound by John Leonard. Rope will be produced at the Almeida in association with Sonia Friedman Productions. Booking for Rope, sponsored by Aspen Re, is now open.
ROCK N' ROLL at Seattle's ACT
by Jay Irwin
- Oct 18, 2009
ACT brings Tom Stoppard's latest thought provoking play, "Rock n' Roll" to life this October in a mesmerizing production. The show is Stoppard's look at one family during the turbulent 1960's through the 1990's.
LOVE NEVER DIES' Summer Strallen Talks 'Ooh La La' to The Daily Mail
by Eddie Varley
- Oct 16, 2009
UK actress Summer Strallen has been cast as Meg Giry in Andrew Lloyd Webber's LOVE NEVER DIES the sequel to THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. Strallen recently portrayed the role of Maria Von Trapp in Andrew Lloyd Webber's revival of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at the London Palladium.
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