Sean Mathias Videos

A PRAYER FOR WINGS, the award-winning play by internationally acclaimed Welsh-born director Sean Mathias, transfers to London!

The Public's world premiere of Gently Down the Stream, written by Martin Sherman and directed by Sean Mathias, recently extended through May 14, will celebrate its official press opening tomorrow, April 5. Tony winner Harvey Fierstein takes the stage in a ravishing world premiere by one of the most influential playwrights of our time. Click below to watch highlights from the show!

On last  night's LATE SHOW, world-renowned Shakespearean actor, Sir Patrick Stewart and Stephen Colbert spoofed Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT with the never-before-seen masterpiece - 'Waiting For Godot's Obamacare's Replacement.'

This week some of heater's best gathered together to celebrate the 31st Powerhouse Theater season. From Hedwig and the Angry Inch composer Stephen Trask to Tony Award winner Duncan Sheik (Spring Awakening), the event involved a Meet-n-Greet with theater professionals from around the theater community.

Listen to see Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart, who star in Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT, on WNYC Radio's 'Leonard Lopate Show.' McKellen and Stewart talk with Lopate about performing in the two plays in rep on Broadway. Click below to listen!

The Hobbit' star Ian McKellen stopped by Comedy Central's THE DAILY SHOW this week and spoke about growing up in England during World War II and his mother's early support for his acting career.

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was in attendence at the after party, where he chatted with McKellen, Stewart, Crudup, Hensley and Mathias about the productions. Check out what they had to say below!

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on the red carpet for WAITING FOR GODOT, where he chatted with Orlando Bloom, Luke Evans, Cory Michael Smith, Suzanne Bertish and more before they headed into the theatre. Check out what they had to say below!

Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot starring Ian McKellen,Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup, and Shuler Hensley, with direction by Sean Mathias, opened on Broadway at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street) last night, November 24, 2013. This limited season will run for 14 weeks only. Director Sean Mathias gave a special thank you speech at the opening night after party and you can watch it in full below!

Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot starring Ian McKellen,Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup, and Shuler Hensley, with direction by Sean Mathias, will begin previews on Broadway at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street) on Saturday, October 26 in advance of the official opening this Sunday, November 24, 2013. This limited season will run for 14 weeks only. Below, check out highlights from the show!

Patrick Stewart, who stars opposite Ian McKellen on Broadway in Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT just visited 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart', where he addressed a controversy surrounding an Internet photo of him in full lobster garb, and talked 'Waiting for Godot' and 'No Man's Land.'

Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart, who star in the Broadway repertory season of Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT sat down with New York Times reporter Patrick Healy for a sold-out TimesTalk to discuss starring on Broadway together in two plays by Nobel Prize-winning authors, their long-time friendship, their colorful careers, and more. Below, check out their extensive five-part interview in full!

Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT starring Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup, and Shuler Hensley, with direction by Sean Mathias, will begin previews on Broadway at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street) on Saturday, October 26 in advance of the official opening on Sunday, November 24, 2013. This limited season will run for 14 weeks only. For performance schedule and more information, visit TwoPlaysInRep.com. Ahead of beginning performances on The Great White Way, the cast met with the press at Sardi's and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for the festivites. Check out what they had to say below!

Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT starring Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup andShuler Hensley, directed by Sean Mathias, begin rehearsals today, Tuesday, September 10. The limited engagement repertory season will begin previews on Broadway at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street) on Saturday, October 26 in advance of the official opening on Sunday, November 24, 2013. This limited season will run for 14 weeks only. For performance schedule and more information, visit TwoPlaysInRep.com. Check out a just-released television spot for the shows below!

This fall, four great actors return to Broadway in two great plays, performed in repertory. Ian McKellen, Patricku Stewart, Billy Crudup and Shuler Hensley star in Harold Pinter's comedy NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's classic WAITING FOR GODOT. Sean Mathias' productions present a startling new look at these two theatrical masterpieces.

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for opening night to chat with Clarke, Smith and the rest of the cast, plus some of the evening's guests, including Sir Ian McKellen. Check out all of the interviews below!

In the video below, Target's digital magazine A Bullseye View went behind the scenes to hear from director Sean Mathias, costume designer Colleen Atwood, make-up designer Sonia Kashuk, hair stylist Umberto and star actress Emilia Clarke about reinventing Capote's the story and creating the 1940s-inspired makeup and hair for Holly Golightly. Check it out below!

Tony Award winning playwright Richard Greenberg's new play, Breakfast at Tiffany's began previews at the Cort Theatre (138 W 48th Street) on March 4, 2013. Directed by Sean Mathias, the show will open on Wednesday, March 20. This stage adaption of Truman Capote's classic novella will star Emilia Clarke (HBO's 'Game of Thrones') in the iconic role of 'Holly Golightly,' Cory Michael Smith as 'Fred,' and George Wendt as 'Joe Bell.' BroadwayWorld brings you just-released highlights from the show below!

Tony Award winning playwright Richard Greenberg's new play, Breakfast at Tiffany's will soon open at the Cort Theatre (138 W 48th Street). Directed by Sean Mathias, Breakfast at Tiffany's begins preview performances on Monday, March 4, 2013 and officially opens on Wednesday, March 20, 2013. This stage adaption of Truman Capote's classic novella will star Emilia Clarke (HBO's 'Game of Thrones') in the iconic role of 'Holly Golightly,' Cory Michael Smith as 'Fred,' and George Wendt as 'Joe Bell.' The cast and creative team met the press earlier today and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with the whole gang. Check out what they had to say below!

Sean Mathias directs Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart in Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot which is his first production as Artistic Director of the 2009 Theatre Royal Haymarket Company officially opened on Wednesday, May 6th.