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Before Queen Elizabeth II, her father, King George VI, reigned-the younger son known by his family as "Bertie" with a chronic stammer, never expected to rule. But when his brother David abdicated the throne to wed American divorcée Wallis Simpson, the man who would become king had to rally a nation preparing for war. Enter an unconventional speech therapist named Lionel Logue, who would help the monarch find his voice.

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The King's Speech - 2019 - Chicago (Regional) Articles Page 10

Luke Combs and Kacey Musgraves Win Big at the CMA AWARDS - See Full Winners List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 14, 2019


It was a night that celebrated the best in Country Music through riveting performances, heartfelt speeches and poignant tributes at “The 53rd Annual CMA Awards.”

BWW Review: HAMNET Explores the Complexities of a Famous Father Through the Eyes of a Child at Next Wave 2019
by Cindy Sibilsky - Nov 12, 2019


Children of powerful or accomplished parents have a hard enough time as it is stepping into the massive shoes laid out before them or being able to be seen for who they are unobscured by the huge, formidable shadow cast by someone who has been called a 'great man', but what of a child who never got the chance in the first place? These are some of the questions that arose from Hamnet, written and directed by Ben Kidd and Bush Moukarzel of Ireland's Dead Centre as part of BAM's Next Wave 2019.

TOO HOT TO HANDEL Celebrates 15 Years In Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2019


The Auditorium Theatre's signature production Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah celebrates 15 years in Chicago, and is one of the first performances to kick off the Year of Chicago Music, on January 18 and 19, 2020, in addition to a special Student Matinee performance on January 17. The jazz-gospel twist on George Frideric Handel's classic Messiah oratorio premiered at the Auditorium in 2006, and has been inspiring and uplifting audiences ever since.

Jena Friedman, Tiff Stevenson, And More Announced At Union Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2019


Union Hall announces full slate of upcoming events. See full details below!

Denzel Washington Honored by CROSSROADS THEATRE COMPANY in New Brunswick
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 3, 2019


Crossroads Theatre Company has had a marvelous start to their 2019/2020 Season. After a successful staging of 'Paul Robeson' in September, the Company recently had an event that will be treasured by supporters, friends and patrons for a very long time. 'A Night With Crossroads-Honoring Denzel Washington' was held on October 19.

BWW Review: BIG RIVER at Rubicon Theatre Company
by Cary Ginell - Nov 1, 2019


An innovative immersive production, in which orchestra musicians step on stage to perform with the cast and an in-the-round configuration, highlights Rubicon Theatre Company's evocative, atmospheric production of 'Big River.' With a score by country music's Roger Miller, 'Big River' won 7 Tonys in 1985. The cast features Broadway veterans Josey Montana McCoy, David Aron Damane, and, in a special appearance, Renn Woods as Alice.

Review Roundup: Classic Stage Company's MACBETH - See What Critics Thought
by Julie Musbach - Oct 28, 2019


Classic Stage Company presents Shakespeare's Macbeth, directed by John Doyle. Let's see what the critics had to say.

Photo Flash: THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Heads to Stage West
by Julie Musbach - Oct 25, 2019


Can you assume these days that what you see in the media is factually correct?  Is accuracy all that important in an opinion piece? Those questions are central to the timely and very funny The Lifespan of a Fact, by Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell and Gordon Farrell, which begins a 5-week regional premiere run at Stage West on Thursday, November 7.

Taylor Swift Reveals She Auditioned For Eponine In Tom Hooper's LES MISERABLES; Reveals New CATS Song Details
by Alan Henry - Oct 25, 2019


In a new interview with Variety, Taylor Swift has revealed she has previously auditioned for CATS director Tom Hooper for the 2012 film adaptation of Les Misérables.

CT Rep Theatre Opens THE WOLVES
by Julie Musbach - Oct 24, 2019


Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) continues its 2019-20 season with Sarah DeLappe's The Wolves, directed by Julie Foh.

NJSO And NJPAC Present HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS Part 1 In Concert
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2019


The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 in Concert, the second to last film in the Harry Potter series. On May 30 at 7:30 pm, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra will perform Alexandre Desplat's incredible score live from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.

Patrick Ryecart Will Star In A CHRISTMAS CAROL At The Barn Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2019


Olivier Award nominee Patrick Ryecart (The Crown, Poldark, The King's Speech) will lead the cast of The Barn Theatre's reimagined actor-musician production of Charles Dickens' festive masterpiece, A Christmas Carol, as Ebenezer Scrooge.

Crew Announced For RIVERA'S LOVESONG (IMPERFECT)
by Julie Musbach - Oct 17, 2019


It takes a village to create a masterpiece. OBIE Winner, José Rivera ('Marisol' and 'References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot'), premieres another powerful stage-work at the East Village's arts haven, The theater at the 14th Street Y.

Connecticut Rep Keeps Season Rolling with THE WOLVES
by Julie Musbach - Oct 9, 2019


Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) continues its 2019-20 season with Sarah DeLappe's The Wolves, directed by Julie Foh. Performances will be held in Studio Theatre from October 24th through November 3rd, 2019.

Geva's 47th Season Continues With THE NICETIES By Eleanor Burgess
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2019


Geva Theatre Center presents The Niceties, by Eleanor Burgess and directed by Nicole A. Watson, in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from October 22 through November 17.

BWW Flashback: Celebrate CATS' Anniversary With a Look Back at its History
by Linnae Medeiros - Oct 7, 2019


Jellicle Cats, come one, come all! Today marks the 37th anniversary of the original Broadway production of Cats! To celebrate the Tony and Olivier-Award winning musical, we're heading to the Jellicle Ball for a look back at the show's original and revival productions. Check out our guide for a look at the show's history and some of its most memorable moments.

the american vicarious Presents the World Premiere of (A)LOFT MODULATION
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2019


a??a??a??a??a??a??a?? the american vicarious proudly presents the World Premiere of (A)loft Modulation by NYC-based playwright Jaymes Jorsling. Inspired by true events at 821 6th Avenue from 1957 - 1965,  (A)loft Modulation will feature a live jazz band led by saxophonist Jonathan Beshay that will improvise nightly. Opening Night is tonight, Thursday October 3rd. This limited Off-Broadway engagement runs through Sunday, October 27th.

SUPERSTAR By Nicola Wren Comes To The Little At Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2019


Direct from a sold-out Edinburgh Festival Fringe run, Nicola Wren's one-woman show Superstar comes to Southwark Playhouse's Little space for a four-week festive run.

Drummer-Composer Mareike Wiening Leads New York Crew On Greenleaf Music Debut
by Julie Musbach - Oct 2, 2019


An in-demand sidewoman on the fertile jazz scenes of both New York City and her native Nuremberg, Germany, drummer Mareike Wiening [pronounced: Mar-eye-kuh Vee-ning] asserts her extraordinary talents as composer, player and bandleader on Metropolis Paradise, her first full-length CD and debut on the Greenleaf Music label.

Women's Media Awards Announces 2019 Honorees
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 1, 2019


Jane Fonda, Robin Morgan, and Gloria Steinem — the Co-Founders of The Women's Media Center — announce the honorees for the 2019 Women's Media Awards, to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. 

Develop Skills In Performing Arts With Professional Workshops At Brighton Dome
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2019


Budding actors, comedians and make-up artists can refine their skills through a series of professional masterclasses coming up at Brighton Dome.

The World Premiere Of (A)LOFT MODULATION Begins Tonight
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2019


a??a??a??a??a??a??a?? the american vicarious proudly presents the World Premiere of (A)loft Modulation by NYC-based playwright Jaymes Jorsling. Inspired by true events at 821 6th Avenue from 1957 - 1965,  (A)loft Modulation will feature a live jazz band led by saxophonist Jonathan Beshay that will improvise nightly. Previews begin tonight, Thursday September 26th, with Opening Night set for Thursday, October 3rd. This limited Off-Broadway engagement runs through Sunday, October 27th.

Casting Announced For THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE At The Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2019


The London Theatre Company by special arrangement with Elliott & Harper Productions and Catherine Schreiber, presents the much-celebrated Leeds Playhouse production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe over the 2019/20 festive season at the Bridge.

VIDEO: Jason Derulo Shares a Clip from the CATS Film
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 24, 2019


Jason Derulo shared a clip from the upcoming 'Cats' movie while showing off his gym and his fridge for Men's Health. Watch the video below!

Other Productions of The King's Speech

2012   West End West End Transfer
West End
2012   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2019   Chicago (Regional) Chicago Shakespeare North American Premiere
Chicago (Regional)
2020   Washington, DC (Regional) The National Theatre D.C. Premiere
Washington, DC (Regional)

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