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EDUCATING RITA Plays Huntington

Huntington Theatre Company kicks off its spring of comedy with Educating Rita by Willy Russell (Shirley Valentine, Blood Brothers), welcoming back celebrated British director Maria Aitken.

Blood Brothers Plays YLT 3/18-20

Set in Britain, Willy Russell's hit musical Blood Brothers tells the story of fraternal twins who are separated at birth and end up on opposite ends of the social spectrum.

'Educating Rita' Merits High Grades

Award-winning Director Maria Aitken returns to the Huntington Theatre Company with Willy Russell's award-winning comedy about a working-class hairdresser seeking a university education and her frustrated poet/professor charged with helping her change her life. Both are transformed in unexpected ways in this play that mixes humor, pathos, and heart.

Blood Brothers Plays YLT 3/18-20

Set in Britain, Willy Russell's hit musical Blood Brothers tells the story of fraternal twins who are separated at birth and end up on opposite ends of the social spectrum.

Shirley Valentine Returns to Hedgerow Theatre 3/2-13

Hedgerow Theatre announces the return of its critically acclaimed production of Shirley Valentine starring veteran Hedgerow actress Susan Wefel and directed by noted actor Tom Teti, March 2nd -13th

Shirley Valentine Returns to Hedgerow Theatre 3/2-13

Hedgerow Theatre announces the return of its critically acclaimed production of Shirley Valentine starring veteran Hedgerow actress Susan Wefel and directed by noted actor Tom Teti, March 2nd -13th

Shirley Valentine Returns to Hedgerow Theatre 3/2-13

Hedgerow Theatre announces the return of its critically acclaimed production of Shirley Valentine starring veteran Hedgerow actress Susan Wefel and directed by noted actor Tom Teti, March 2nd -13th

Blood Brothers Plays YLT 3/18-20

Set in Britain, Willy Russell's hit musical Blood Brothers tells the story of fraternal twins who are separated at birth and end up on opposite ends of the social spectrum.

EDUCATING RITA Plays Huntington

Huntington Theatre Company kicks off its spring of comedy with Educating Rita by Willy Russell (Shirley Valentine, Blood Brothers), welcoming back celebrated British director Maria Aitken.

Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton To Star In BLOOD BROTHERS, 1/24

NATASHA HAMILTON, one third of Atomic Kitten, the UK's most internationally successful girl group of the last ten years is to make her West End stage debut in Willy Russell's legendary musical, BLOOD BROTHERS. Her opening performance will be Monday 24 January 2011 at London's Phoenix Theatre.

Photo Flash: END OF THE RAINBOW Extends West End Run

Following 5 star reviews for Tracie Bennett's performance as Judy Garland, Peter Quilter's End of the Rainbow will extend its West End run taking bookings at the Trafalgar Studios until 16 April 2011.

END OF THE RAINBOW Extends Its West End Run To April 16

Directed by Terry Johnson, End of the Rainbow combines humour and heartbreak to capture both the drama of Garland's final performances in London and her controversial life off stage. End of the Rainbow, which opened in Northampton in February last year, transferred to the West End in November where it has been receiving standing ovations at every performance since opening night.

Long Wharf Theatre Adds Performance for SHIRLEY VALENTINE, 1/2

Due to tremendous audience response, Long Wharf Theatre has added an extra performance of Shirley Valentine, by Willy Russell, directed by Gordon Edelstein, and starring Tony Award-winner Judith Ivey. The additional performance will take place Sunday, January 2 at 7 p.m.

Long Wharf Theatre Adds Performance for SHIRLEY VALENTINE, 1/2

Due to tremendous audience response, Long Wharf Theatre has added an extra performance of Shirley Valentine, by Willy Russell, directed by Gordon Edelstein, and starring Tony Award-winner Judith Ivey. The additional performance will take place Sunday, January 2 at 7 p.m.

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