What makes men do the things they do? Why do women so often end up as collateral damage in their struggle to prove their manhood? The Wreckless Stage Company presents the world premiere of Viewer Discretion Advised, a contemporary psychological thriller which tackles these questions.
The Toronto International Film Festival has announced fifteen galas and thirty-five special presentations (twenty-five of them world premieres) for this year's festival. Performers in the films include Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Aamir Khan, Ben Affleck, Javier Bardem, Marion Cotillard, Clive Owen, Colin Firth, Juliette Lewis, James McAvoy, Ewan McGregor, Helen Mirren, Edward Norton, Christopher Plummer, Natalie Portman, Om Puri, Ryan Reynolds, Sam Rockwell, Amy Ryan and Hilary Swank, while filmmakers include Robert Redford, Michael Winterbottom, Guillaume Canet, John Cameron Mitchell, Kiran Rao, Mike Mills, Andrucha Waddington, Woody Allen, Sylvain Chomet, Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, Tran Anh Hung, Alejandro González Iñárritu, Mike Leigh, Julian Schnabel and Im Sang-Soo.UK Daily Mail reports that Nancy Carroll, currently starring in the National Theatre's AFTER THE DANCE, will star in a stage adaptation of Mamet's 'House of Games' film at the Almeida Theatre. The production, reworked from Mamet's screenplay by Richard Bean, will begin performances September 9. Under Lindsay Posner's direction, Nancy Carroll will lead a cast featuring Trevor Cooper, Dermot Crowley, Amanda Drew, Peter de Jersey, Michael Landes, John Marquez, and Al Weaver.Lindsay Posner will direct Richard Bean's new stage version of David Mamet's film, House of Games previewing from 9 September and running until 6 November, with press night on 16 September. Designs are by Peter McKintosh with lighting by Paul Pyant and music by Django Bates. House of Games is sponsored by Aspen.
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According to a report by Oh No They Didn't, GLEE's Matthew Morrison collaborated with former 'NSync member JC Chasez on one of the songs on his upcoming solo album. Morrison says, "I wrote about half the album so far, but I've definitely co-wrote. I've definitely teamed up with some great producers, some great songwriters," he teased MTV News at the "Glee" season two premiere party on Tuesday night in Los Angeles. "And yeah, I just did this great song last week with JC Chasez that was very, very cool. It turned out really well. He's such a good songwriter."Kelsey Grammer, Tony Award nominee for LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and this year's host of the annual "Broadway on Broadway" concert on Sunday, September 12, will guest on "The Wendy Williams Show," Thursday, September 9. In the New York area, "The Wendy Williams Show" airs on WNYW-TV Channel 5 at 10:00 AM and WWOR-TV Channel 9 at 10:00 PM. Check local listings.It was another version of "Circle of Life" on-stage at Broadway's THE LION KING Friday night, September 3, when The Bachelorette's Ali Fedotowsky and fiancé Roberto Martinez were joined by both of their families to take in the show. Following the performance, they joined cast member Dashaun Young (Simba) back-stage where he presented them with a gift from the cast. Ali and Roberto were all smiles when they received the custom-made Playbill in which they got star billing. 
Turn autoplay off Turn autoplay on Please activate cookies in order to turn autoplay off Jump to content s Jump to comments c Jump to site navigation 0 Jump to search 4 Terms and conditions 8 Mobile site Sign in Register Text larger smaller About us About us Contact us Press office Guardian Print Centre Guardian readers' editor Observer readers' editor Terms of service Privacy policy Advertising guide Digital archive Digital edition Guardian Weekly Buy Guardian and Observer photos Subscribe Today's paper The Guardian G2 features Comment and debate Editorials , letters and corrections Obituaries Other lives Sport SocietyGuardian Subscribe Zeitgeist Today's hot topics guardian.co.uk Stage Web News Sport Comment Culture Business Money Life style Travel Environment TV Video Community BlogsWONDERLAND: A New Alice. A New Musical Adventure will open on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre on Sunday, April 17, 2011 and performances will begin Monday, March 21.Michael Musto reveals in The Village Voice today that Kate Shindle (Legally Blonde, Cabaret, Jekyll & Hyde) has been offered the role of the female Mad Hatter in Frank Wildhorn's Wonderland, opening at the Marquis Theatre on April 14, 2011 (previews begin March 21).MICROCRISIS - a new play by Michael Lew - will be given its world-premiere production by Ma-Yi Theater Company, starting previews Off-Broadway on September 28 prior to its official opening night on October 5 at the HERE Arts Center (145 Avenue of the Americas) in New York City.Dreamlight Theatre Company in association with Third Coast Creative, announces the world-premiere of a new musical by Scott Burkell & Paul Loesel- The Extraordinary OrdinaryTurn autoplay off Turn autoplay on Please activate cookies in order to turn autoplay off Jump to content s Jump to comments c Jump to site navigation 0 Jump to search 4 Terms and conditions 8 Mobile site Sign in Register Text larger smaller About us About us Contact us Press office Guardian Print Centre Guardian readers' editor Observer readers' editor Terms of service Privacy policy Advertising guide Digital archive Digital edition Guardian Weekly Buy Guardian and Observer photos Subscribe Today's paper The Guardian G2 features Comment and debate Editorials , letters and corrections Obituaries Other lives Sport SocietyGuardian Subscribe Zeitgeist Today's hot topics guardian.co.uk Stage Web News Sport Comment Culture Business Money Life style Travel Environment TV Video Community BlogsJewish Voice for Peace has collected over 150 names of Obie/Emmy/Tony/Pulitzer and other prize- winning theater and film professionals in support of the Israeli actors'/playwrights' boycott of Israeli settlements. The issue has exploded in Israel and now support for the boycott has
gone global.FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed "Best of New York" by New York Magazine and "an invaluable New York institution" by The New York Post will continue its Fall 2010 season with the debut BRYAN BATT - two-time Screen Actors Guild Award winner and star of television's "Mad Men" - on October 3 and 4. Mr. Batt takes to the New York nightclub stage with "Batt On A Hot Tin Roof" in an evening of song and charismatic storytelling, weaving a hilarious and poignant tale of his "life experience" in the Big Apple and the Big Easy. From Cole Porter to Burt Bacharach, embracing classic Broadway and new composers, Batt creates a fun filled evening celebrating heart, hope, and home. Both shows take place at the Loews Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street).
Javascript DHTML Drop Down Menu Powered by dhtml-menu-builder.com HOTEL SORRENTO 17 Aug 11 Sep 2010 Written by Hannie Rayson Directed by Adam Spreadbury-Maher Designed by Micka Agosta Lighting Design by Steve Lowe Music composed by Nick Jones SUBS 25 July 07 Sep 2010 Written by R.J . Purdey Directed by Hamish Macdougall Designed by Jemima Carter-Lewis EDWARD BOND SEASON 14 Sep 13 Nov 2010 6 plays from 6 decades of Edward Bond , including a special world premiere . Produced by Good Night Out Presents The COCK TAVERN THEATRE in the heart of Kilburn brings a year-round programme of new works and critical revivals . Under the artistic direction of Adam Spreadbury-Maher , resident companies Good Night Out Presents and OperaUpClose maintain a strict commitment to world premieres and revivals
The best theatre breaks deal this month is with Show&Stay. From now (August) until September 21st you can choose from 13 of the top shows in a free hotel package. Prices start from just £50 per person including your hotel, and they are good tickets too! Shows The following shows are included in the offer [...]Theatre Breaks with Free Hotel Offer was originally posted at London Theatre Breaks blog
Over the Rainbow, the BBC’s search for a Dorothy for The Wizard of Oz, moves into a more serious phase now. We’ve said goodbye to Dani Rayner and Emilie Fleming. You can read more about them and their departure on the Wizard of Oz London blog. Now we are on to the really hard stuff. [...]Over the Rainbow – the final 7 was originally posted at London Theatre Breaks blog
Here’s the news today, Theatre Breaks have launched their summer offer with a 10% discount off everything on the website! Theatre Breaks site wide Summer Sale kicks off today, June 15th and lasts for the whole of June. Every theatre break booked will be at a saving of 10%… All Shows, All Hotels, All the [...]10% OFF all Theatre Breaks was originally posted at London Theatre Breaks blog
Mamma Mia, the Abba musical, is 11 years old this month and it has become a firm favourite for theatre breaks. We went along to see the show recently and I can really see why it remains so popular. It was a terrific night out, full of fun, laughter and good music. We came out [...]Mamma Mia Theatre Breaks was originally posted at London Theatre Breaks blog
Hair Theatre Breaks – time travel to a land that never was….. Hair is back in the West End and we can travel back in time for a theatre break to that heady, hairy place that was the Summer of Love. We’ve all heard the cliche that if you remember the 60s you weren’t there, [...]Hair Theatre Breaks was originally posted at London Theatre Breaks blog
Sweet Charity will start previews at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket on April 23rd after a sell out run at the Mernier Chocolate Factory. At the moment the show is booking through to January 2011. The show has been a big hit with audiences and critics alike. Tamzin Outhwaite’s outstanding performance in the title role has [...]Sweet Charity was originally posted at London Theatre Breaks blog
I went to see Mamma Mia! the London stage show last night at the Prince of Wales Theatre in Piccadilly and enjoyed the show immensely. Jessie May as Sophie was captivating right from the opening scene and as soon as she opened her mouth the most beautiful sound came out, which then continued perfectly throughout [...]Mamma Mia! London was originally posted at London Theatre Breaks blog
The search for the perfect Dorothy for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s forthcoming production of the Wizard of Oz continued in Over the Rainbow this weekend. The latest hopeful to hand back her silver shoes (don’t get me started on how weird that is!) was Bronte Barbe. I felt really sorry for her as she’d obviously not [...]Bronte is not Dorothy was originally posted at London Theatre Breaks blog
Over the Rainbow continues Andrew Lloyd Webber’s search for Dorothy this Easter weekend. By Sunday night we will know which girl will go home and definitely not be Dorothy. While we wait for that result I thought I’d take a look at the panel of judges, tell you a bit more about each of them [...]Over the Rainbow – the judges was originally posted at London Theatre Breaks blog
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To The Manor Born stars Penelope Keith and Peter Bowles to reunite in new Peter Hall production
Deathtrap opens tonight, 7 September, at the Noel Coward Theatre in London, and marks the first big premiere of the West End's new autumn season.
Producers of the big-budget new production of Shrek The Musical, which is in pre-production for its West End launch in June 2011, have announced two further additions to the cast: Nigel Lindsay and Nigel Harman.
The Donmar Warehouse in London has announced its 2011 season, including a revival of Harold Pinter’s Moonlight, the UK premiere of Broadway musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Beeand Felicity Jones in Schiller’s Luise Miller.
Anna Mackmin has announced her cast for the Christmas revival of Me and My Girl at the Sheffield Crucible, opening on 2 December. Jemima Rooper will star as Sally and Daniel Crossley as Bill in the new version of Noel Gay's classic show, alongside Miriam Margolyes as the Duchess.
The producer of Mamma Mia! has commissioned Jennifer Saunders to write the book for the new Spice Girls musical. Judy Craymer, who has become a multi-millionaire by producing the stage and movie versions of the ABBA show, will produce new West End musical Viva Forever using the girl group's songs. The show is slated to open in the West End in 2012.
Michael Grade, of the legendary Grade and Delfont entertainment dynasty, is eyeing up the West End as his next conquest: buying four London theatres.
West End and Broadway musicals star Ruthie Henshall is to go legit with a starring role in Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit.
Sheridan Smith, the gorgeous, multi-talented star of Legally Blonde, has decided to extend her run in the show at the Savoy Theatre in London. Plus a new cast joins from 25 October including Denise Van Outen, Siobhan Dillon and Carley Stenson.
Willy Russell's award-winning musical Blood Brothers celebrates its 22nd birthday today at the Phoenix Theatre in London.
Is there no end to the number of Sondheim productions whizzing around in celebration of his 80th? Up next year is a sparkly new production of Follies, with none other than Broadway goddess - and current A Little Night Music star - Bernadette Peters in the lead as Sally, at Washington's Kennedy Center (7 May to 5 June 2011).
One of the furry characters from Avenue Q has knocked out a new project to keep him busy after the show closes at the Wyndham's Theatre on 30 October.
Theatre impresario Cameron Mackintosh talked to Michael Ball today about his new musical project, Betty Blue Eyes.
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All this week, ITV's This Morning has been celebrating the West End Musical, with Monday's show featuring the cast of Mamma Mia! and Tuesday shaking things up with Sister Act. Plus Grease, Dirty Dancing and We Will Rock You.
New HBO pilot The Miraculous Year, starring Susan Sarandon and Norbert Leo Butz, comes pretty close to the life of Stephen Sondheim.
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We read with interest Ambassador Theatre Group co-owner Howard Panter's spread in the Sunday Times Money section this weekend, "Fame and fortune: I put my savings on the stage", in the hope of getting some tips.