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A British Invasion: Spotlight on This Season's Shows from Across the Pond!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 28, 2018


The British are coming! The British are coming! The 2017-18 Theatre season was littered with shows from London: The Children, Farinelli and the King, Angels in America, Travesties, and of course, Best Play Tony winner Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of THE FERRYMAN on Broadway
by Walter McBride - Oct 5, 2018


The Broadway engagement of Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman, the critically acclaimed, wildly popular play directed by Sam Mendes, is currently in previews at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 W. 45th Street). The production will celebrate opening night on Sunday, October 21. Nine members of the 21-person cast met with the press yesterday and you can check out the photos below!

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of THE FERRYMAN on Broadway!
by Walter McBride - Oct 4, 2018


The Broadway engagement of Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman, the critically acclaimed, wildly popular play directed by Sam Mendes, is currently in previews at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 W. 45th Street). The production will celebrate opening night on Sunday, October 21.

West End Hit THE FERRYMAN Begins Broadway Previews Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2018


The Broadway engagement of Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman, the critically acclaimed, wildly popular play directed by Sam Mendes, begins performances tomorrow at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 W. 45th Street). The production will celebrate opening night on Sunday, October 21.

Meet the Cast of THE FERRYMAN- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - Oct 2, 2018


The Ferryman has come to Broadway hot off its acclaimed West End run. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with THE FERRYMAN
by Julie Musbach - Sep 4, 2018


The full cast has been announced for the Broadway engagement of Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman, the critically acclaimed, wildly popular play directed by Sam Mendes that arrives on Broadway this fall.

Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre Box Office Opens Today For THE FERRYMAN
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2018


The Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre box office (242 W. 45th Street) is now open for Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman. The play, directed by Sam Mendes, arrives on Broadway this fall. Produced by Sonia Friedman Productions and Neal Street Productions, previews begin Tuesday, October 2 ahead of a Sunday, October 21 opening night. Tickets are also available at www.telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200 or 800-447-7400.

Breaking: West End Cast Will Reunite for THE FERRYMAN on Broadway; Paddy Considine, Laura Donnelly & More Set to Star
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2018


Producers Sonia Friedman Productions and Neal Street Productions have just announced initial casting for the Broadway engagement of Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman, which will feature most of the play's acclaimed London cast members on the Broadway stage.

Final Casting Announced For West End Transfer Of CONSENT
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2018


Today (16 April 2018), rehearsals begin for the West End production of Nina Raine's Consent which will begin previews at the Harold Pinter Theatre on 18 May with its opening night on 29 May 2018. Directed by Roger Michell and originally co-produced and commissioned by Out of Joint, this strictly limited 12-week run is booking through to 11 August 2018 following the 2017 critically acclaimed sell-out run at the National Theatre. A series of accompanying pre-show talks and discussions exploring ideas of justice, consent, marriage and modern parenthood will be announced at a later date.

National Theatre And Sonia Friedman Productions Transfer CONSENT For Strictly Limited 12-week West End Run
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2018


Sonia Friedman Productions and the National Theatre today (12 March 2018) announce the West End production of Nina Raine's Consent following the 2017 critically acclaimed sell-out run at the Dorfman Theatre. Directed by Roger Michell and originally co-produced and commissioned by Out of Joint, Consent will begin previews at the Harold Pinter Theatre on 18 May for a strictly limited 12-week run. Opening night will take place on 29 May with booking through to 11 August 2018. Tickets for this West End transfer - with over 14,000 priced at £25 or under - will go on public sale on Thursday 15 March 2018 at 10am.

HAMILTON Breaks Olivier Nomination Record; Audra McDonald, Andrew Garfield, and More Nominated; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2018


Today, Elaine Paige and Alexandra Burke announced the nominations for the Olivier Awards 2018 with Mastercard, UK's most prestigious stage honours. The 2018 awards are set to be an exciting occasion with original new work dominating the categories and a significant number of artists receiving their first ever Olivier nominations. Catherine Tate will host the Awards at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 8 April and they will be broadcast to the UK and worldwide.

Tickets Now On Sale For Broadway's THE FERRYMAN; Opening October 21
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2018


Producers Sonia Friedman Productions and Neal Street Productions are pleased to confirm that tickets for the Broadway engagement of Jez Butterworth's acclaimed new play The Ferryman go on sale today (March 5th) at 10AM through www.telecharge.com. Directed by Sam Mendes, The Ferryman will begin previews Tuesday, October 2nd at Broadway's Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 W. 45th Street, New York) ahead of the opening night on Sunday, October 21st.

WhatsOnStage Awards Winners: David Tennant, THE FERRYMAN, EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE, CURSED CHILD
by Marianka Swain - Feb 25, 2018


The 18th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards ceremony is being held tonight at London's Prince of Wales Theatre. We'll be updating the list below as the winners are announced live, so keep checking back!

Season 7 of CALL THE MIDWIFE to Premiere 3/25 on PBS
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 15, 2018


PBS is transporting viewers back to East London with a seventh season of the critically acclaimed British drama CALL THE MIDWIFE. The series returns on March 25, 2018, with back-to-back episodes from 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET on PBS. The Sunday night lineup also features two new MASTERPIECE programs, including 'The Child in Time,' starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Kelly Macdonald, April 1, 9:00-10:30 p.m. ET, and 'Unforgotten' April 8-May 13, 2018, 9:00-10:30 p.m. ET.

West End's THE FERRYMAN Will Transfer to Broadway This Fall
by Julie Musbach - Feb 9, 2018


Sonia Friedman Productions and Neal Street Productions will transfer Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman, directed by Sam Mendes, to Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 W. 45th Street, New York) in October 2018.

HAMILTON, FOLLIES, Bryan Cranston and THE FERRYMAN Win Critics' Circle Awards
by Marianka Swain - Jan 30, 2018


The winners of this year's Critics' Circle Theatre Awards were announced today at a ceremony at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London's West End.

The Stage 100 Reveals Most Influential People In Theatre 2018
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2018


Vicky Featherstone, artistic director of the Royal Court, has been named number one in The Stage 100, the definitive guide to the most influential figures working in the UK theatre and performing arts industry today.

Casting Announced for Finborough Theatre's INTO THE NUMBERS
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2017


Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Nanking massacre, as well as the first production at the Finborough Theatre building in its 150th anniversary year, the European premiere of Into the Numbers by multi-award-winning American playwright Christopher Chen opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 2 January 2018 (Press Nights: Thursday 4 and Friday 5 January 2018 at 7.30pm).

First Broadway Revival of TRAVESTIES, Starring Tom Hollander, Finds Full Company
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2017


Roundabout Theatre Company - in association with Chocolate Factory Productions and Sonia Friedman Productions - has announced the full cast joining Tom Hollander in the first Broadway revival of Tom Stoppard's Tony Award-winning play Travesties.

Mark Rylance-Led FARINELLI AND THE KING Begins Tonight on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2017


The critically acclaimed Shakespeare's Globe production of Farinelli and the King, starring three-time Tony Award-winner (Twelfth Night, Jerusalem, Boeing-Boeing) and Academy Award-winner (Bridge of Spies) Mark Rylance, begins tonight, December 5, 2017 in advance of an opening night on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Broadway's Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street).

BAT OUT OF HELL, THE FERRYMAN, Andrew Garfield, Amber Riley & More Win Big at 2017 London Evening Standard Theatre Awards
by Robert Diamond - Dec 3, 2017


The winners of the London Evening Standard Theatre Awards in association with Qatar Airways have been announced at a ceremony at London's Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.

Final Week To Vote In The 2017 BroadwayWorld UK Awards
by Marianka Swain - Dec 4, 2017


The 2017 BroadwayWorld UK Awards honour the best productions from the past year around the country and the best long-running West End shows. Voting is open until midnight on Friday, 8 December, with the winners announced soon afterwards.

Current Standings For The 2017 BroadwayWorld UK Awards; Voting Closes Soon!
by Marianka Swain - Nov 28, 2017


The 2017 BroadwayWorld UK Awards honour the best productions from the past year around the country and the best long-running West End shows. Voting is open until Friday, 8 December - just over a week away - with the winners announced soon afterwards.

ANGELS IN AMERICA, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, DREAMGIRLS, OSLO and More Make Evening Standard Theatre Awards Shortlist
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2017


Evening Standard has revealed its shortlist for the Evening Standard Theatre Awards 2017. There are now three stars competing for each award. The ceremony will be held at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, on Sunday, December 3. The awards will be co-hosted by Evgeny Lebedev, Dame Anna Wintour, Cate Blachett, and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Updated Standings In The 2017 BroadwayWorld UK Awards; Cast Your Vote!
by Marianka Swain - Nov 15, 2017


See the updated standings in the 2017 BroadwayWorld UK Awards, and cast your vote

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