London's Finborough Theatre will present THREE SEAGULLS, three staged readings complementing the London premiere production of The Notebook of Trigorin. The three works scheduled for readings are THE SEAGULL, HIS GREATNESS, and PIETA.
Jude Law, who most recently starred on Broadway in Shakespeare's HAMLET, will be the guest host on the March 13th episode of the hit late-night television comedy, 'Saturday Night Live.' Alongside Law will be musical guest Pearl Jam.
Olivier Award nominated actress Hannah Waddingham will be performing an intimate cabaret show at the Menier Chocolate Factory for 6 performances only from 16 March 2010. She will be joined by her big band to perform everything from swing and show tunes to pop and jazz. Musical direction is by Chris Walker.
As new Artistic Director Daniel Evans opens his inaugural production of An Enemy of the People on the Crucible main stage, the casting has been announced for Sisters and There's Only One Wayne Matthews. These two shows are to be performed in the newly refurbished Crucible Studio.
Stage and screen star Imogen Stubbs is set to star in the upcoming UK tour of THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams. The tour will begin in Salisbury with performances from March 4th through March 20th. The production will be directed by Polly Teate.
Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) announce that Manhattan Theatre Club, by special arrangement with Bob Boyett, will produce the Live Theatre, Newcastle /National Theatre of Great Britain's co-production of THE PITMEN PAINTERS by Tony Award winner Lee Hall (Billy Elliot) with direction by Max Roberts starring the original English company.
Andersen's English by Sebastian Barry and directed by Max Stafford-Clark, Touring 11 February -3 April then Hampstead Theatre, 7 April - 3 May (press night Thursday 8 April)
Gareth Hale will play Scrooge in Susie McKenna and Steve Edis' adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, which is to open in the newly refurbished Arts Theatre in November this year. A Christmas Carol, produced by Tiny Tim Productions, will preview from 11 November, with the press performance on 25 November, and is booking until 10 January 2010.
After a successful run on Broadway this Fall in the Donmar Warehouse's production of Hamlet, it seems Jude Law wants more of the Great White Way. According to IMBD News, Jude Law would consider performing in an all singing/dancing musical.
The U.K.'s Daily Mail reports that producing maestro Cameron Mackintosh is developing a new Musical based on the film A Private Affair, renamed Betty Blue Eyes. The musical adaptation has been named in honor of the Queen of England and porker. It will be performed for her upcoming Queen's Diamond Juibilee celebration.
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.
Bola Agbaje's new play Off the Endz will open at the Royal Court in the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs from 19 February (previews from 11 February), with a cast including Lorraine Burroughs, Daniel Francis and Ashley Walters.
The Donmar Warehouse production of HAMLET, starring Jude Law and directed by Michael Grandage, is now in its final week on Broadway. The hit production ends its limited engagement on Sunday, December 6 at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street).
The Donmar Warehouse production of HAMLET, starring Jude Law and directed by Michael Grandage, is now in its final week on Broadway. The hit production ends its limited engagement on Sunday, December 6 at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street).
Five-time Emmy Award-winning star Kelsey Grammer will make his Broadway musical debut opposite Olivier Award-winner Douglas Hodge in the Tony Award and Oliver Award-winning musical comedy, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. The acclaimed Menier Chocolate Factory production that dazzled London will begin previews on April 6, 2010 and open on April 18, 2010 at Broadway's Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street).