It was recently announced that the National Theatre will stream Danny Boyle's 2011 production of Frankenstein, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller, as part of its National Theatre at Home initiative. Cumberbatch recorded a special message for fans, ahead of the stream.
When an actor has an opportunity to bring a celebrity onstage, should they take it? Well James Corden did in 2012, during his Tony-winning run in One Man, Two Guvnors. The celebrity in question? Donald Trump.
From her lonely White House bedroom, 'Melania Trump' sings about wanting to be where the people are and sounds a lot like Ariel from THE LITTLE MERMAID. Below, watch James Corden's First Lady perform a parody of 'Part of Your World'!
Olivier nominee Holden revealed to our reporter at the One Man Two Guvnors gala performance that she may return to the West End next year!
The Weinstein Company's inspiring biopic ONE CHANCE chronicles British tenor Paul Potts' rise to stardom via the television program Britain's Got Talent. Directed by David Frankel (The Devil Wears Prada), the film stars Tony winner James Corden (One Man, Two Guvnors) in the lead. ONE CHANCE will debut at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9 and 10. Check out the trailer below!
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet & Greet on May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you producers Hal Luftig and Daryl Roth, nominees for Best Musical for Kinky Boots. Check out what they had to say below!
Happy Birthday, James Corden! In 2004, Corden played the role of Timms in the original London stage production of Alan Bennett's play The History Boys, as well as in the Broadway, and Sydney productions. In 2011 he attracted international attention as the lead in the award-winning comedy play One Man, Two Guvnors, which transferred from the National Theatre to the West End and then to Broadway, and was also cinecast worldwide via National Theatre Live. For his ongoing Broadway run of the play, Corden won the 2012 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play.
James Corden is this year's recipient of the 2012 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS. The funny-man got serious with BroadwayWorld in the Tony press room following his win, showing us just how genuinely humbled he is by the honor.
On May 21, One Man, Two Guvnors' star James Corden visited BBC America in midtown Manhattan for a Q&A with WNYC's Kurt Andersen. A sneak peak at their conversation can be seen in the video clips below! Corden discusses his journey back to Broadway from The History Boys to now, how came to star in One Man, Two Guvnors and his experience on Broadway.
Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers and commentators for media covering New York theatre announced just yesterday its award winners for the 2011-12 season in 24 categories, and BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge was there for the festivities. Check out interviews with the 2012 honorees below!
One Man, Two Guvnors, by Richard Bean, based on Carlo Goldoni's The Servant of Two Masters, began preview performances on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre on Friday, April 6, and opened April 18. Get a sneak peek at a new TV spot for the show which received 7 Tony Award nominations!
The National Theatre of Great Britain's acclaimed comedy One Man, Two Guvnors opened at the Music Box Theatre on, Wednesday April 18. BroadwayWorld was on hand inside the after party to speak with the company and brings you coverage below!
One Man, Two Guvnors, held its first Broadway preview, April 6, leading up to the show's Broadway opening at the Music Box Theatre on April 18, 2012. Directed by Nicholas Hynter and with songs by Grant Olding, One Man, Two Guvnors, showcases physical comedy director is Cal McCrystal, designs by Mark Thompson, lighting by Mark Henderson, sound design by Paul Arditti, fight direction by Kate Waters and choreography by Adam Penford. Production footage has been released and BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!
The National Theatre of Great Britain's acclaimed production of One Man, Two Guvnors begins previews on April 6 and the official opening is April 18, 2012 at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street) on Broadway. One Man, Two Guvnors is a comedy by Richard Bean, based on Carlo Goldoni's The Servant of Two Masters, with songs by Grant Olding, directed by Nicholas Hytner.
