The Royal Ballet’s Like Water for Chocolate will be broadcast to 909 cinemas in 33 countries worldwide in the new year. The production is choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, the Company’s … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet’s acclaimed Like Water for Chocolate in cinemas worldwide
Tony Award
Christopher Wheeldon and team scoop up Tony nominations
The Brit in New York, responsable for the new hit musical An American in Paris, has been nominated for a Tony award as Best Director of a Musical and also for Best Choreography. His creative team and … [Read more...] about Christopher Wheeldon and team scoop up Tony nominations
Betty Buckley to star in Jerry Herman’s “Dear World” in the West End
Everyone who knows and loves the original cast recording of Jerry Herman's musical Dear World will be delighted to have the opportunity to see it when it comes to the London stage next … [Read more...] about Betty Buckley to star in Jerry Herman’s “Dear World” in the West End
David I. Mitchell – designer of Barnum, Annie & La Cage aux Folles – dies at 79
David I. Mitchell, who did the scenic design for more than 30 Broadway shows, was nominated for seven Tony Awards and won two, died of cancer on yesterday, October 3, in Los Angeles. He was 79. His … [Read more...] about David I. Mitchell – designer of Barnum, Annie & La Cage aux Folles – dies at 79
Broadway’s Billy Elliot to close
The Broadway musical “Billy Elliot”, winner of 10 Tony Awards in 2009 and a hot ticket for much of its run, will close on January 8, 2012, after 3 years and 3 months of performances. The decision … [Read more...] about Broadway’s Billy Elliot to close
British actor John Wood dies at 81
John Wood - who won a Tony award in 1976 and appeared in numerous films and TV dramas and appeared in films such The Madness of King George and Shadowlands - has died at the age of 81. Wood, who … [Read more...] about British actor John Wood dies at 81
The Economist talks to Tony nominee Mark Rylance
Mark Rylance is currently starring in Jerusalem at the Music Box Theatre in New York. A majestic performance that has garnered him a Tony nomination for best actor. When I worked with him at London's … [Read more...] about The Economist talks to Tony nominee Mark Rylance
Book of Mormon leads the Tony nominations
"The Book of Mormon" was nominated for 14 Tony Awards today, potentially making it the most celebrated Broadway show since "The Producers" won 12 of 15 nominations in 2001. The show from the creators … [Read more...] about Book of Mormon leads the Tony nominations
Tony nominated playwright and librettist Sidney Michaels dies at 83
Sidney Michaels, a playwright who was nominated for Tony Awards in three consecutive seasons in the 1960s, died last Friday in Westport, Connecticut. He was 83. Michaels was always unfortunate in the … [Read more...] about Tony nominated playwright and librettist Sidney Michaels dies at 83
Angela Lansbury’s tribute to Stephen Sondheim at the 2011 Olivier Awards
At the 2011 Olivier Award ceremony this year Stephen Sondheim was presented with a lifetime achievement award. Part of the tribute to the 80 year-old composer was from his 85 year-old star Angela … [Read more...] about Angela Lansbury’s tribute to Stephen Sondheim at the 2011 Olivier Awards
Sarting on Broadway tonight: Alan Rickman, Fiona Shaw, Lindsay Duncan and Olympia Dukakis
Tennessee Williams' The Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore gets an Off-Broadway revival starting tonight, 7 January. Academy Award winner Olympia Dukakis plays Flora Goforth, a widow penning her … [Read more...] about Sarting on Broadway tonight: Alan Rickman, Fiona Shaw, Lindsay Duncan and Olympia Dukakis
