Ben Carlson Videos

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at The Stratford Festival's new production of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC. In this clip, Sara Farb performs 'The Miller's Son.'

Chicago Shakespeare Theater continues the 2014/15 season with William Shakespeare's riveting odyssey Pericles, staged by CST veteran director David H. Bell and featuring Stratford Festival company member Ben Carlson in the title role. The production runs through January 18, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

A hilarious battle of wits plays out in one of Noel Coward's most celebrated comedies, Blithe Spirit. Directed by long-time Stratford Festival favourite Brian Bedford, the gorgeously designed production officially opens tonight, June 1, and runs until October 20 at the Avon Theatre. Watch two scenes from the production below!

Examining the power struggle between two legendary monarchs, Mary Stuart offers a timely exploration of the often dangerous relationship between religion and politics. Directed by the Festival's Artistic Director, Antoni Cimolino, Friedrich Schiller's gripping historical drama, in a new version by Peter Oswald, begins previews on Friday, May 3, at the Tom Patterson Theatre. Check out highlights below!

Chicago Shakespeare Theater brings to the stage the Midwest premiere of David Ives' comedy The School for Lies, adapted from The Misanthrope by Moliere. Ives' play, Venus in Fur, was a 2012 Tony Award® nominee for Best Play; and his previous work with Chicago Shakespeare includes the CST-commissioned adaptation of Feydeau's A Flea in Her Ear-a 2006 world premiere directed by Gary Griffin. Check out highlights of the show below!

Universal Pictures announced today that it will release PITCH PERFECT in select theaters across North America on Friday, September 28, 2012-one week earlier than expected. This early release of the new movie from Gold Circle Films and Universal Pictures will precede the musical comedy's wide release, which continues as previously scheduled on October 5. Check out a video for the film that ran on the MTV Music Awards last night below!

Universal Pictures announced today that it will release PITCH PERFECT in select theaters across North America on Friday, September 28, 2012-one week earlier than expected. This early release of the new movie from Gold Circle Films and Universal Pictures will precede the musical comedy's wide release, which continues as previously scheduled on October 5. Check out a video for the film that ran on the MTV Music Awards last night below!

On the August 9th episode of ABC's drama ROOKIE BLUE titled 'Out of Time', the officers of 15 Division are forced to release a suspected predator for lack of evidence. But when Dov and Chris make a grim discovery - a missing girl's body, hidden in a deserted ravine - all bets are off. Get a sneak peek below!

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival this year features something for everyone. For history lovers, there's Henry V, The War of 1812 and Wanderlust, a new musical set during the gold rush of the Great North. Lovers of romance will enjoy The Matchmaker, as well as the classic Shakespeare plays Cymbeline and Much Ado About Nothing. Another classic, the Greek tragedy Elektra, comes from the hand of one of Greece's most avant-garde directors. Lovers of literature will want to see Christopher Plummer's A Word or Two. For families, there's You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, MacHomer and The Pirates of Penzance. A season rich in musicals also features the Broadway favourite 42nd Street. The season runs now thru October 28. Hear MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING's Ben Carlson and Deborah Hay talk about wit, love and their characters' transformations in the video below!

In the clips below, watch director Julian Marsh (Sean Arbuckle), actor Billy Lawlor (Kyle Blair) and the company of Pretty Lady convince Peggy Sawyer (Jennifer Rider-Shaw) to take over the lead in the show in 42nd Street, just one of 14 productions that make up the 60th season of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. Plus, watch a scene from Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing in which Benedick (Ben Carlson) meets his 'dear Lady Disdain,' Beatrice (Deborah Hay), after returning to Messina from military service. Check out the videos below!