Winston Churchill News

Russia Stages Queen Elizabeth II Bio Production

by Julie Musbach — May 6, 2017

Russia's relationship with the UK is well known to be touchy, but the arts community is reaching out towards warmer diplomacy.

Author Dr. Dorothy McCoy Releases First Novel, 'Return of the English Bulldog'

by Robert Diamond — May 1, 2017

British Comedic Legend Tommy Maitland to Host ABC's Talent Competition THE GONG SHOW

by Caryn Robbins — April 28, 2017

British comedic legend Tommy Maitland has been announced to host ABC's irreverent talent show competition THE GONG SHOW, which premieres on THURSDAY, JUNE 22 at 10:00 p.

Kinky Friedman LIVE Next Month at Daryl's House

by BWW News Desk — March 23, 2017

Governor of the Heart of Texas Kinky Friedman has been resurrected.

History to Explore Defining Moments in U.S. History in New Anthology Series THE COMMANDERS

by Caryn Robbins — March 22, 2017

HISTORY(R) is developing a new annual scripted television event, THE COMMANDERS, dramatizing pivotal moments in U.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day, March 8- Helen MIrren Receives a Royal Opening for THE AUDIENCE on Broadway

by A.A. Cristi — March 8, 2017

stufffOn this day in 2015, Academy Award winner Helen Mirren returned to Broadway with a stunning portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in Peter Morgan's The Audience, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Daldry.

VIDEO: Octavia Spencer, John Lithgow & Luke Bryan Play 'Catchphrase' on TONIGHT

by Caryn Robbins — March 3, 2017

On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy teamed with Luke Bryan against Octavia Spencer and John Lithgow for a game of Catchphrase.

Announcing TimeLine Theatre's 2017-2018 Season

by A.A. Cristi — March 2, 2017

TimeLine Theatre Company, recipient of the 2016 MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions and acclaimed for presenting plays inspired by history that connect to today's social and political issues, announces its 2017-18 season.

Edward Fox Returns To The West End In SAND IN THE SANDWICHES For A Strictly Limited Run Followed By An Extended UK Tour

by BWW News Desk — February 15, 2017

Fresh from a sell-out 2016 UK Tour, Edward Fox is to return to the West End in the celebrated one-man play exploring the life and work of John Betjeman, Sand in the Sandwiches, for a strictly limited London run.

Illusionist Derren Brown to Premiere SECRET at Atlantic Theater Company

by BWW News Desk — February 13, 2017

Atlantic Theater Company has announced the world premiere production of Olivier Award winner Derren Brown's new show Secret, written by Andy Nyman, Derren Brown and Andrew O'Connor, and directed by Andrew O'Connor and Andy Nyman.

Greenwich + Docklands Festivals Appoints Michelle Walker As Executive Director

by BWW News Desk — February 13, 2017

Greenwich + Docklands Festivals (GDF) today announces the appointment of Michelle Walker as its new Executive Director.

Broadway's Michael C. Hall to Play JFK in Season 2 of Netflix's THE CROWN

by Caryn Robbins — February 9, 2017

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Top Books in Honor of Queen Elizabeth's Sapphire Jubilee

by Christina Mancuso — February 6, 2017

Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Sapphire Jubilee, marking the 65th anniversary of the monarch's accession to the throne.

In Their Own Words: Arts Organizations on the Importance of the National Endowment for the Arts

by A.A. Cristi — February 18, 2017

The overall assumption regarding an interest in the arts seems to be one of partisan politics.

Stage and Screen Actor John Lithgow to Receive 2017 Harvard Arts Medal

by BWW News Desk — February 6, 2017

Award-winning actor John Lithgow ('67 ArD '05) is the recipient of the 2017 Harvard Arts Medal, which will be awarded by Harvard University President Drew Gilpin Faust at a ceremony on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 4 pm at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle St.

Tony Winner John Lithgow Joins Cast of PITCH PERFECT 3

by Caryn Robbins — February 3, 2017

John Lithgow, who recently picked up a SAG Award for his performance as Winston Churchill in Netflix's 'The Crown,' has signed on to the cast of PITCH PERFECT 3

Calling South Australians to Apply for Churchill Fellowships

by A.A. Cristi — January 31, 2017

The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust of Australia is calling for South Australians with a great idea and a passion to translate that idea into something that can contribute positively to Australia in their field of endeavour, to apply for a2017 Churchill Fellowship.