The Real Thing 2010 - Articles Page 18

Opened: April 21, 2010
Closing: June 05, 2010

The Real Thing - 2010 - West End History , Info & More

Old Vic Theatre
The Cut, South Bank London

The Real Thing is Tom Stoppard's comedy examining the complex nature of love, art and reality.



Henry is a successful and talented playwright married to Charlotte, an actress playing the lead in his current play about adultery. Her co-star and friend Max is married to Annie, also an actor. Henry and Annie have fallen in love but is it any more real than the subjects in Henry's play? As the story unravels, Henry discovers that love - 'the real thing' - can be unpredictable and painful.



The Real Thing premiered in London in 1982 and was produced on Broadway the following year, collecting several Tony Awards. The play was revived at the Donmar Warehouse in 2000 with a cast including Stephen Dillane and Jennifer Ehle, which transferred to the West End and Broadway.



This production of The Real Thing at the Old Vic stars Toby Stephens as Henry. Stephens was most recently seen on stage in A Doll's House at the Donmar Warehouse and previously in The Country Wife, Tartuffe, Betrayal and A Streetcar Named Desire in the West End. As well as numerous productions for the RSC, Stephens has many screen credits including the Bond film Die Another Day and TV dramas Jane Eyre, Cambridge Spies and The Camomile Lawn.



The Real Thing's author Tom Stoppard is one of Britain's most respected playwrights, with numerous awards to his name. He is the author of plays including Jumpers, Every Good Boy Deserves Favour, The Coast Of Utopia, Hapgood, Arcadia and, most recently, Rock 'N' Roll. His writing for film includes the BAFTA and Oscar-winning Shakespeare In Love.


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SHOW BIZ: Weekend Movie Box Office Estimates: June 18-June 20 2010
by Lauren Wolman - Jun 20, 2010


Weekend movie box office Update: June 18 - June 20, 2010.

Stoneham Theatre's THE EDWARDS TWINS: 2 BROTHERS/100 STARS Closes 6/20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2010


The Edwards Twins: 2 Brothers/100 Stars comes to Stoneham Theatre bringing their Las Vegas #1 Impersonation Show. Performances run from June 17-20: Thurs. (8 pm), Fri. (8 pm), Sat. (4 pm & 8 pm), Sun. (2 pm & 6:30 pm).

Gemma Arterton Joins Stephen Dillane at Almeida For THE MASTER BUILDER
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 18, 2010


Gemma Arterton will join Stephen Dillane in the Almeida Theatre production of The Master Builder. Directed by Travis Preston and in Kenneth McLeish's translation of Henrik Ibsen's original, The Master Builder previews from 12 November and runs until 8 January 2011, with press night on 18 November. Designs are by Vicki Mortimer with lighting by Paul Pyant and sound by John Leonard. Further casting will be announced shortly.

MTV Premieres THE REAL WORLD: NEW ORLEANS 6/30
by Charlie Piane - Jun 17, 2010


MTV heads back to the Bayou in the height of Mardi Gras madness and Super Bowl mania, with the network premiere of 'The Real World: New Orleans' on Wednesday, June 30 at 10PM ET/PT. Once again, eight diverse strangers come together in the 'Who Dat Nation' to experience life, love, and the 24-hour party that is New Orleans, while also discovering a passion for the city's legendary food and music. The premiere episode opens up with the roommates in the middle of The French Quarter, where they quickly find out first impressions are not always what they seem.

Stoneham Theatre Presents THE EDWARDS TWINS: 2 BROTHERS/100 STARS 6/17-20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2010


The Edwards Twins: 2 Brothers/100 Stars comes to Stoneham Theatre bringing their Las Vegas #1 Impersonation Show. Performances run from June 17-20: Thurs. (8 pm), Fri. (8 pm), Sat. (4 pm & 8 pm), Sun. (2 pm & 6:30 pm).

Penn Shakes. Fest Opens Season With THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD 6/16
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2010


The Irish play that led to riots in the streets of Dublin when it debuted 103 years ago and became a comic masterpiece, The Playboy of the Western World, opens the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's 19th season. With previews June 16 and 17, the play opens June 18 in the Schubert Theatre and continues through July 3.

2010 Tony Awards: Robert Kaplowitz Wins 'Best Sound Design of a Musical'
by Charlie Piane - Jun 13, 2010


The American Theatre Wing's 64th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 13, 2010 and broadcast on the CBS Television Network. For more information visit tonyawards.com.

Theatricum Botanicum Announces Their Summer 2010 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2010


Theatricum Botanicum artistic director Ellen Geer has announced a delightfully eclectic season of plays, music, poetry and comedy improv for Summer 2010.

Tony Awards 2010 Special Interview: David Hyde Pierce
by Robert Diamond - Jun 11, 2010


Today we continue our series of conversations with the recipients of the 2010 Tony Awards for Special Achievement which this year is being awarded to the Alzheimer's Association of America and their spokesperson: Broadway, film and television star - and past Tony-winner - David Hyde Pierce. In the first part of this discussion yesterday, I spoke to Harry Johns, the CEO of the organization. Now, in the second part, I speak to the magnetic and magnanimous Mr. Hyde Pierce himself.

PA Shakes Launches A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM 6/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 9, 2010


Outrageous situations lead to hilarious complications in the legendary musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opening on the Main Stage at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Friday, June 25. With previews June 23 and 24, Forum continues through July 11. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53.

Theatricum Botanicum Announces Their Summer 2010 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2010


Theatricum Botanicum artistic director Ellen Geer has announced a delightfully eclectic season of plays, music, poetry and comedy improv for Summer 2010.

Theatricum Botanicum Announces Their Summer 2010 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2010


Theatricum Botanicum artistic director Ellen Geer has announced a delightfully eclectic season of plays, music, poetry and comedy improv for Summer 2010.

Tony Awards 2010 Special Interview: B.H. Barry
by Robert Diamond - Jun 3, 2010


Today, we are talking to legendary fight coordinator and director B.H. Barry who has worked with basically every major director of the last thirty years and most major stars. A fascinating man himself, he opens up about his life, career, art and collaboration and what winning a Tony Award means to him. Plus, we discuss everything from the revival of Cole Porter's KISS ME, KATE to David Mamet's OLEANNA...

Stoneham Theatre Presents THE EDWARDS TWINS: 2 BROTHERS/100 STARS 6/17-20
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 25, 2010


The Edwards Twins: 2 Brothers/100 Stars comes to Stoneham Theatre bringing their Las Vegas #1 Impersonation Show. Performances run from June 17-20: Thurs. (8 pm), Fri. (8 pm), Sat. (4 pm & 8 pm), Sun. (2 pm & 6:30 pm).

BroadwayGirlNYC: A View from The Fridge
by BroadwayGirl NYC - May 20, 2010


It's go time, theatre fans! With less than a month till the Tony Awards, it's time to kick into high gear on planning your Tony Party. But guess what? This year I'm doing the heavy lifting for you. Consider this your Tony Party guide. I like to have a theme for my bash each year, and this time, I'm inviting you to share it. Borrow from it, adapt it, or just take it and tell your friends you thought it up yourself. Just get your oven preheated and your grocery shopping done, because the theme of this year's party is... A VIEW FROM THE FRIDGE: Food & Drinks Inspired by the Broadway Musicals and Plays of 2010!

ABC Announces 2010-11 Primetime Schedule
by Charlie Piane - May 18, 2010


Stephen McPherson, president, ABC Entertainment Group, will outline ABC's plans for next season and unveil the network's 2010-11 fall schedule before the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall.

ABC Announces 2010-2011 Primetime Schedule
by Jessica Lewis - May 18, 2010


Stephen McPherson, president, ABC Entertainment Group, will outline ABC's plans for next season and unveil the network's 2010-11 fall schedule before the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall.

Penn Shakes. Fest Opens Season With THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD 6/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 13, 2010


The Irish play that led to riots in the streets of Dublin when it debuted 103 years ago and became a comic masterpiece, The Playboy of the Western World, opens the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's 19th season. With previews June 16 and 17, the play opens June 18 in the Schubert Theatre and continues through July 3.

Broadway Beat Tony 2010 Q&A: Christopher Walken
by Broadway Beat - May 19, 2010


The Tony Awards Nominations were announced Tuesday, May 4th and the Tony Awards will be broadcast in a live three-hour ceremony from Radio City Music Hall on the CBS television network on Sunday, June 13, 2010. The day after the nominations, on Wednesday, May 5th, Broadway Beat talked to nearly all of the nominated stars in advance of a special two-part Broadway Beat Tony Awards extravanganza. Every day, we'll be presenting unedited, raw 'Short Takes' sneak peeks of some of these amazing interviews. Next up - Christopher Walken, nominated for Best Leading Actor in a Play for his performance in A BEHANDING IN SPOKANE. Read the transcript of his interview below!

Broadway Beat Tony 2010 Q&A: Sean Hayes
by Broadway Beat - May 11, 2010


The Tony Awards Nominations were announced Tuesday, May 4th and the Tony Awards will be broadcast in a live three-hour ceremony from Radio City Music Hall on the CBS television network on Sunday, June 13, 2010. The day after the nominations, on Wednesday, May 5th, Broadway Beat talked to nearly all of the nominated stars in advance of a special two-part Broadway Beat Tony Awards extravanganza. Every day, we'll be presenting unedited, raw 'Short Takes' sneak peeks of some of these amazing interviews. Next up - Sean Hayes, nominated for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his performance in PROMISES, PROMISES. Read the transcript of his interview below!

The InterSchool Orchestras of NY Hosts Free Mothers Day Concert In Central Park 5/9
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2010


In honor of Margaret Wise Brown's 100th Birthday, The InterSchool Orchestra of New York (ISO) (www.isorch.org) in association with GPR Records (Glen Roven, Peter Fitzgerald, Richard Cohen, artistic directors) have announced a live concert based on Brown's two best selling children's books Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny.

The InterSchool Orchestras of NY Hosts Free Mothers Day Concert In Central Park 5/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 30, 2010


In honor of Margaret Wise Brown's 100th Birthday, The InterSchool Orchestra of New York (ISO) (www.isorch.org) in association with GPR Records (Glen Roven, Peter Fitzgerald, Richard Cohen, artistic directors) have announced a live concert based on Brown's two best selling children's books Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny.

Toby Stephens Leads THE REAL THING at The Old Vic, Opens 4/21
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2010


Anna Mackmin returns to The Old Vic to direct a cast led by Toby Stephens in Tom Stoppard's multi-award winning modern classic, The Real Thing , opening on Wednesday 21 April 2010, with previews from 10 April.

InterSchool Orchestras of NY Presents MOTHER'S DAY CONCERT in CENTRAL PARK
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 19, 2010


In honor of Margaret Wise Brown's 100th Birthday, The InterSchool Orchestra of New York (ISO) (www.isorch.org) in association with GPR Records (Glen Roven, Peter Fitzgerald, Richard Cohen, artistic directors) have announced a live concert based on Brown's two best selling children's books Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny.

The Rat Pack Is Back at Jorgensen Cabaret 4/16, 4/17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2010


The Rat Pack Is Back at Jorgensen Cabaret Fri & Sat, Apr 16 & 17, 2010, 8 pm. Doors open at 7 pm. What happens in Vegas...all started with The Rat Pack. Their 1960s style and swagger come to Storrs when Jorgensen brings The Rat Pack Is Back! to the Cabaret at 8 pm, Friday and Saturday, April 16 and 17.

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