Wanamaker News

Review Roundup: ROUGH MAGIC Opens at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 30, 2024

Read the reviews for Rough Magic at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

Guest Blog: Artistic Director Kerry Frampton on Clowning and Valuing The Audience in ROUGH MAGIC at Shakespeare's Globe

by Guest Author — July 31, 2024

In our new production Rough Magic, there’s a terrifying tentacular creature that lives under the stage.

National Theatre of Scotland to Present FIFTH STEP, DEAR BILLY, and More at Edinburgh Festival

by Blair Ingenthron — July 29, 2024

The National Theatre of Scotland is set to make its presence known at the Edinburgh Festivals this August, with three productions being performed on the world stage.

Cast and Creatives Announced For Rachel O'Riordan's Revival of OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD

by Blair Ingenthron — July 29, 2024

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for Olivier Award-winning classic Our Country's Good, written by Timberlake Wertenbaker, and directed by Artistic Director Rachel O'Riordan.

Review: ROUGH MAGIC, Shakespeare's Globe

by Christiana Rose — July 29, 2024

At Rough Magic prepare to enter Shakespeare’s wondrous world to become a Guardian of Destiny.

Janet Ulrich Brooks Leads Cast of Drury Lane Theatre's THE AUDIENCE

by Blair Ingenthron — July 26, 2024

Drury Lane Theatre has announced casting for its production of The Audience.

Karen Slack & Michelle Cann to Release BEYOND THE YEARS Album Of Unpublished Songs By Florence Price

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 17, 2024

Soprano Karen Slack and pianist Michelle Cann will release 'Beyond the Years,' an album featuring 19 unpublished songs by Florence Price, showcasing her unique contributions to classical music.

East Passyunk Avenue Will Host Mannequin Movie Night with Real Emmy the Mannequin

by Stephi Wild — July 16, 2024

East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District will host a special summer screening of the 80s classic Mannequin.

MORE… GHOST STORIES BY CANDLELIGHT Will Embark on UK Tour

by Stephi Wild — June 26, 2024

HighTide has announced tour dates for More…Ghost Stories by Candlelight.

Fiona Hampton, Joseph Millson and Flora Spencer-Longhurst Will Lead THE FORSYTE SAGA World Premiere

by Stephi Wild — June 11, 2024

Troupe and Park Theatre have announced initial casting for the world première of a new stage adaptation of John Galsworthy's seminal work, The Forsyte Saga.

THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA, Directed by Sam Mendes, Will Open on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — June 4, 2024

Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, will open on Broadway this fall! The play will perform a limited engagement at the Broadhurst Theatre with previews beginning in September.

Premiere Stages At Kean University Announces 2024 Premiere Play Festival Finalists

by A.A. Cristi — May 23, 2024

Premiere Stages at Kean University has announced the finalists for the 2024 Premiere Play Festival, showcasing new and innovative works from emerging playwrights.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 13, 2024

by — May 13, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 13, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Cast Set For First Reading of MAKE ME at Norfolk & Norwich Festival

by Stephi Wild — May 9, 2024

HighTide has announced full casting for the first reading of Make Me to be performed as part of the Norfolk & Norwich Festival on 16 May.

Premiere Stages At Kean University Announces Semi-Finalists For 2024 Play Festival

by A.A. Cristi — April 29, 2024

Premiere Stages at Kean University reveals the semi-finalists for the 2024 Play Festival.

Video: Watch a Trailer for MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shakespeare's Globe

by Blair Ingenthron — April 21, 2024

Watch a preview for Much Ado About Nothing at the Globe Theatre, featuring interviews with the production's Beatrice and Benedick Ekow Quartey and Amalia Vitale, Claudio and Hero actors Adam Wadsworth and Lydia Fleming, and more here!

Cast Set For RICHARD III at Shakespeare's Globe

by Stephi Wild — April 11, 2024

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Richard III, directed by Elle While.

Grace Mouat, Luke Bayer & More to Perform at BYMT 20th Anniversary Gala

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 8, 2024

BYMT's 20th anniversary gala will be held at The Other Palace in July.

Full Cast Set For the RSC'S THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR

by Stephi Wild — April 8, 2024

The full cast has been announced for the RSC's forthcoming production of Shakespeare's suburban comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor.

Cast Set For MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shakespeare's Globe

by Stephi Wild — April 4, 2024

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes (The Comedy of Errors, Globe), with Ekow Quartey and Amalia Vitale as Benedick and Beatrice.