William Prince News

Staying Alive will play at the Pleasance 10-29th November. A Tooting-based theatre company, the performance will be in Islington.

Mike Bartlett's abundantly clever and thoroughly engaging drama envisions controversy during the reign of England's next monarch.

'[Thank you] to an incredible cast of British and American actors who make the Atlantic look like a little creek you can just kind of pop across,' said Dame Helen Mirren upon receiving her 2015 Tony Award. The stage and screen star reprised her critically-acclaimed performance in THE AUDIENCE after a West End run in 2013, and she was just one of many to 'pop across' an ocean for a stab at Broadway.  An unprecedented amount of British talent took over Broadway last year, bringing us such productions as THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, WOLF HALL: PARTS 1 & 2, and SKYLIGHT.   It doesn't seem like the trend is ending anytime soon. This fall, Broadway will welcome a slew of British actors- some of whom will be making their US stage debuts in incoming productions. And it's not just performers. We're getting some complete British imports in shows like A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE and KING CHARLES III. Below, we're taking a moment to shine a spotlight on this season's British imports.

Ellie Goulding has released her new single 'Lost & Found' which is available straight away when pre-order DELIRIUM on iTunes

In an announcement that is sure to rock the art world, the fate and future of one of Keith Haring's largest pieces of artwork ever created will be announced this coming today, June 24th at 11am. The CityKids Foundation and the new NOMO SOHO Hotel have joined forces for this major news conference.

Tessitura Network announced today that world-renowned soprano Renee Fleming will deliver the keynote address at the Tessitura Learning & Community Conference (TLCC) in Orlando on August 18.

Below, check out quotables from NBC's THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON

In honor of the birth of the Royal Baby, Dunkin' Donuts is giving its fans the royal treatment with a special Twitter sweepstakes for the chance to win a trip for two to London, England. Beginning today and continuing tomorrow, Dunkin' Donuts is asking followers of @DunkinDonuts to share who in their life deserves to be treated like royalty. Everyone who tweets an answer using the special hashtag #DDRoyalTreatment will be entered to win one of five $50 mGift prizes. One grand prize winner will receive a four-day, three-night trip for two to London, complete with airfare, hotel accommodations and $500 cash.

Rubicon Theatre, a not-for-profit professional regional theatre company in Ventura, California, has launched a British-themed spring raffle to raise funds for the company's summer education and outreach camp programs.

Rubicon's Theatre of Ventura's travel program has earned a reputation for providing unique behind-the-scenes experiences that cannot be arranged privately. The company's New York trips and the recent Chicago trip sold out within days of being announced. Rubicon has just announced the company's second tour of England, with more incredible, once-in-a-lifetime offerings.

In Three Lions, writer William Gaminara asks a very simple question - what happened in the Swiss hotel when David Cameron, Prince William and David Beckham gearing up for the World Cup 2018 bid? The result is a farcical comedy, which had the audience laughing loudly in the St James Theatre auditorium.

The Shakespeare Theatre Company announces a second extension of its current production of The Metromaniacs, by David Ives, directed by Michael Kahn. The Metromaniacs, previously extended to Sunday, March 15, will play five additional performances, Thursday, March 19 through Sunday, March 22, at the Lansburgh Theatre (450 7th Street NW).

ABC has announced that the FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26th broadcast of GOOD MORNING AMERICA will feature a performance by the cast of Broadway's JERSEY BOYS.

ABC has announced that the FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26th broadcast of GOOD MORNING AMERICA will feature a performance by the cast of Broadway's JERSEY BOYS.

There were some temporary fences set up around The Carlyle yesterday. I knew that Steve Tyrell who's appearing in the Cafe was selling out, and it was a difficult ticket but this wasSunday night his day off. I guess it was to control the entry into Bemelmans where Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch have been entertaining overflow crowds. Of course it was for Prince William and Duchess Kate who are staying at The Carlyle during there visit to New York City.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC) presents the return of one of its most cherished family-friendly holiday musicals Sleeping Beauty, by local playwright Joseph McDonough with music and lyrics by David Kisor, playing today, December 3, 2014 through January 4, 2015. In the tradition of ETC's 'fractured fairytale' holiday productions, Sleeping Beauty is a modern spin on the classic tale by Charles Perrault. This revamped production features a magical set design, an updated musical score and story, enchanting comedy, and a blooming twist on the meaning of love. Directed by D. Lynn Meyers. Premiere Sponsor is Macy's.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC) presents the return of one of its most cherished family-friendly holiday musicals Sleeping Beauty, by local playwright Joseph McDonough with music and lyrics by David Kisor, playing December 3, 2014 through January 4, 2015. In the tradition of ETC's "fractured fairytale" holiday productions, Sleeping Beauty is a modern spin on the classic tale by Charles Perrault. This revamped production features a magical set design, an updated musical score and story, enchanting comedy, and a blooming twist on the meaning of love. Directed by D. Lynn Meyers. Premiere Sponsor is Macy's.

Steve Silver's Beach Blanket Babylon, the world's longest running musical revue, rings in the new year with two special performances on Wednesday, December 31, 2014. Tickets for these performances range in price from $65 - $190 and are available starting Monday, November 3 at 10 a.m. online at beachblanketbabylon.com, by phone at 415-421-4222, or in person at the Beach Blanket Babylon Box Office (678 Green Street, San Francisco).

Two comedies and a comedy legend will comprise the St. James Theatre's programme from January to May 2015.

Following a critically acclaimed run at the 2013 Edinburgh Fringe, William Gaminara's comedy The Three Lionsreturns for a national tour and run at St. James Theatre, London. The production begins its tour at Yvonne Arnaud, Guildford (2 - 7 March 2015), before travelling to the New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich (9 - 14 March 2015) and Liverpool Playhouse (16 - 21 March), ahead of a six week run at St James Theatre. There it will open on 26 March, with previews from 24 March, and run until 2 May. Philip Wilson directs Dugald Bruce-Lockhart, Tom Davey and Sean Browne - recreating their roles of David Beckham, David Cameron and Prince William from the original run.