Ian McKellen Videos

Today in 1982, Macbeth opened at the Circle in the Square Theatre, where it ran for 21 performances. Written by William Shakespeare, Macbeth is about a regicide and its aftermath. It is Shakespeare's shortest tragedy and is believed to have been written sometime between 1603 and 1607. The earliest account of a performance of what was probably Shakespeare's play is April 1611, when Simon Forman recorded seeing such a play at the Globe Theatre.

In a recent visit to BBC One's THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW, X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST stars Hugh Jackman, Michael Fassbender and James McAvoy danced to Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines'. Check out the clip below!

Yahoo Movies has shared the second clip from 20th Century Fox's X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST featuring Jennifer Lawrence's Mystique and Peter Dinklage's Bolivar Trask.

In the video below, X-Men: Days of Future Past stars Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender announce the global X-Men X-Perience. Follow along as the X-Men take over the world, beginning May 10th through global premieres, live chats, and more. Watch the announcement below!

Sirs Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen got together and played The Newlywed Game. The two have been long-time friends; but, even so, they have trouble answering questions about each other. Watch the two hilariously interact in the clip below!

20th Century Fox just released a new featurette for X-Men: Days of Future Past. It is titled We're In This Together and shows a lot lot of unseen footage about the mutants. Check it out below!

20th Century Fox has debuted the final trailer for Bryan Singer's X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST. The film hits theaters on May 23rd. Get a first look below!

20th Century Fox debuted the opening battle from Bryan Singer's X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST during last night's MTV Movie Awards. The film hits theaters on May 23rd. Get a first look below!

MTV today announced that the "2014 MTV Movie Awards" will debut an exclusive sneak peek from the next superhero installment of the blockbuster franchise X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

20th Century Fox has released an all-new TV spot for director Bryan Singer's X-Men: Days of Future Past. The film hits theaters on May 23.

Just one week away from the next trailer for X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST, a new motion poster has been released for the movie on its official Instagram account.

Marcia Littlejohn conducts an interview (in two parts) with Kevin Spirtas starring in Closer Than Ever at Riverside Theatre, opening tonight!

BuzzFeed Brews interview with Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellen, moderated by Tommy Wesely, BuzzFeed's Director of Development. The internet's favorite bromance will discuss their current Broadway run, their iconic roles in television and film, and why the online world may just be their best stage yet.

20th Century Fox has released the first international TV spot for the highly anticipated X MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST. The film hits theaters on May 23, 2014. Get a first look below!

Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for an filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent conversation featured stage and screen titans Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart, moderated by BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge. Check out Part 1 of the conversation HERE and Part 2 below!

Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for an filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent conversation featured stage and screen titans Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart, moderated by Broadway World's Richard Ridge. Check out Part 1 of the conversation below!

The Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the oldest theatrical organization in the United States, honored Academy Award-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren as the recipient of its 2014 Woman of the Year Award on Thursday, January 30, 2014. The Pudding was proud to honor a talented and renowned actress whose performances have garnered international critical acclaim. Check out video highlights from the festivities below!

Today in 1982, Macbeth opened at the Circle in the Square Theatre, where it ran for 21 performances. Written by William Shakespeare, Macbeth is about a regicide and its aftermath. It is Shakespeare's shortest tragedy and is believed to have been written sometime between 1603 and 1607. The earliest account of a performance of what was probably Shakespeare's play is April 1611, when Simon Forman recorded seeing such a play at the Globe Theatre.

Today in 1957 Waiting for Godot opened at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, where it ran for 6 performances. An absurdist play by Samuel Beckett, it revolves around two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, who wait endlessly and in vain for someone named Godot to arrive. Godot's absence, as well as numerous other aspects of the play, have led to many different interpretations since the play's premiere. Since its US premiere in 1956, several notable revivals have been produced, including the 1988 production featuring Robin Williams and Steve Martin, and the 2009 revival starring Nathan Lane and Bill Irwin.

Fortunately for Colbert and Hobbit fans, a new YouTube has arisen featuring a still frame of the Comedy Central host in character.