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National Theatre Live Broadcasts THE AUDIENCE, Starring Helen Mirren, Today

(6/13/2013) - The Audience, which just began performances in the West End starring Helen Mirren, will be filmed and broadcast live from the Gielgud Theatre for National Theatre Live today, June 13, 2013. The production has already brought in nearly 4 million in ticket sales before its opening on March 5. The play is running through June 15.

THE AUDIENCE Starring Helen Mirren Ends West End Run this Weekend

(6/12/2013) - The record breaking, sell-out production of Peter Morgan's multi Olivier award-winning The Audience, directed by Stephen Daldry, concludes its run at the Gielgud Theatre on 15 June 2013. Tomorrow, Thursday 13 June 2013, there will be an opportunity to watch the production as part of NT live - the National Theatre's ground-breaking project to broadcast the best of British Theatre live from the stage to cinemas across the UK and around the world. An extraordinary number of screenings have now been scheduled due to immense demand.

Photo Flash: WAR HORSE's Joey Visits the UK, US, Germany and Australia

(6/12/2013) - As he continues to perform on stage in the West End, Joey, the equine star of the National Theatre's internationally acclaimed stage production War Horse, has been seen throughout the past week catching up with his colleagues throughout the UK, the US, Germany and Australia.

Trevor Nunn Directs Patricia Hodge, Caroline Quentin and Rory Bremner in Bath's 2013 Summer Season

(6/12/2013) - The Theatre Royal Bath Summer Season 2013 offers a season of new in-house productions including Noel Coward's Relative Values, directed by Trevor Nunn and starring Patricia Hodge, Caroline Quentin and Rory Bremner; Candida by Bernard Shaw, directed by Simon Godwin; King Lear directed by Lucy Bailey and starring David Haig; and Feydeau's A Little Hotel on the Side, adapted by John Mortimer and directed by Lindsay Posner and Cal McCrystal.

Broadway's Seth Numrich Joins Kim Cattrall in the Old Vic's SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH, Beg. Tonight

(6/12/2013) - Seth Numrich, star of Broadway's War Horse and Golden Boy, will join Kim Cattrall in the Old Vic's production of Tennessee Williams' Sweet Bird of Youth, directed by Marianne Elliott (War Horse). The production is set to begin tonight, June 12.

Red Handed Theatre's THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL Begins Tonight

(6/12/2013) - Red Handed Theatre Company will present Sheridan's most popular comedy, The School for Scandal, at the Park Theatre, London from tonight, 12 June to the 7 July. Directed by Jessica Swale, this sparkling period production will come to life in one of London's newest venues before transferring to the Georgian Theatre Royal Bury St. Edmunds.

BEEN ON BROADWAY Set for Single Performance at The Duchess Theatre, Oct 13

(6/11/2013) - Following a sold out and acclaimed show at the Pheasantry in Chelsea earlier this year, Been on Broadway will make its West End debut for one night only at the Duchess Theatre on Sunday 13th October, featuring songs from Broadway musicals that haven't yet made it to the West End.

MURDER, MARPLE AND ME Opens Tomorrow in the West End

(6/10/2013) - Gilded Balloon Productions present the London West End transfer of MURDER, MARPLE AND ME by Philip Meeks, directed by Stella Duffy. Starring Janet Prince, the show features set design by Cherry Truluck, sound design by Martyn Duffy and lighting design by Martin McLaughlin. It will play a strictly limited season - four performances only - at the Ambassadors Theatre, West Street, London WC2H 9ND. Dates are 11 & 12 June and 18 & 19 June at 7.30pm.

National Theatre Live to Broadcast Live Performance of THE AUDIENCE at London's Gielgud Theatre, June 13

(6/10/2013) - Internationally acclaimed actress Helen Mirren's performance as The Queen in the world premiere of Peter Morgan's THE AUDIENCE, directed by Stephen Daldry, will be seen by cinema audiences worldwide when National Theatre Live broadcasts the play live from London's Gielgud Theatre on June 13, 2013, with varying dates internationally and encore screenings throughout the summer. THE AUDIENCE reunites Mirren and Morgan after collaborating on the 2006 film The Queen, in which Mirren also portrayed Elizabeth II, winning the Academy, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and BAFTA Awards for Best Actress for her performance. For their performances in THE AUDIENCE, both Mirren and Richard McCabe (as former Prime Minister Harold Wilson) won 2013 Olivier Awards for Best Actress and Best Actor in a Supporting Role.

Alex Gaumond To Join Cast of MATILDA, September 2013!

(6/10/2013) - Alex Gaumond will join the company in the role of Miss Trunchbull and Kay Murphy will play Mrs Wormwood from 3 September 2013. Haley Flaherty will continue in the role of Miss Honey until 7 September 2014. Further casting will be announced soon.

Tom Hanks on Taking LUCKY GUY to London: 'It's in Our Hearts If Not Our Pocketbooks - Yet'

(6/9/2013) - As BroadwayWorld previously reported, two-time Academy Award winner and 2013 Tony nominee Tom Hanks may be taking Nora Ephron's Lucky Guy to London. The actor is in talks for a West End opening in 2014, and he elaborated during an interview on tonight's Tonys red carpet, saying there are still 'no definite plans to take Lucky Guy to London', but that 'the idea's in our hearts if not in our pocketbooks - yet.'

SMASH Composer Drew Gasparini and Twentysomething Kick Off PLATFORM LDN Concert Series Tonight

(6/9/2013) - THE PLATFORM LDN is a concert series that will run in parallel with THE PLATFORM NYC presented by TWENTYSOMETHING PRODUCTIONS in association with SMASH composer Drew Gasparini.

June Watson, Pat Shortt and More Join Daniel Radcliffe in THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN in the West End, Beg. Tonight

(6/8/2013) - June Watson, Pat Shortt, Conor MacNeill, Gary Lilburn, Gillian Hanna, Sarah Greene, Padraic Delaney and Ingrid Craigie join Daniel Radcliffe in Martin McDonagh's The Cripple Of Inishmaan, directed by Michael Grandage for his new Michael Grandage Company at the Noel Coward Theatre. The show will run tonight, 8 June - 31 August 2013.

Frank Grimes to Bring One-Man Show THE HE AND THE SHE OF IT... to Jermyn Street Theatre, 6/16

(6/7/2013) - Frank Grimes's one man show 'the he and the she of it...' is a riveting portrait of one of the world's greatest literary figures, James Joyce. With extracts from Finnegans Wake, Ulysses, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man and Dubliners, this performance is a superb tribute to the man and his work.

Mel Brooks in Talks to Bring YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN to West End

(6/7/2013) - Funnyman Mel Brooks revealed in a recent interview that he still has 'lots of plans for stage shows' including the long-rumored musical adaptation of 'Blazing Saddles.' Additionally, Brooks is currently in talks to bring Young Frankenstein, which opened on Broadway in 2007, to the West End.

Tierney, Doyle and Davis-Jones Confirmed For WICKED UK Tour!

(6/7/2013) - WICKED, the global musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is pleased to announce that former West End cast members Nikki Davis-Jones, Emily Tierney and George Ure will all join the UK & Ireland Tour cast as Elphaba, Glinda and Boq respectively.

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes at the WEST END HEROES Photocall

(6/6/2013) - Star of stage and television Brian Conley will host WEST END HEROES at the Dominion Theatre on Sunday 23 June at 7.30PM. The gala concert, in aid of the charity HELP FOR HEROES, will celebrate the UK's finest military musicians and the greatest West End shows and show-stopping numbers, supported by a 50 piece orchestra from the CENTRAL BAND OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE. Click below to watch behind-the-scenes footage of the show's photocall!

Phil Davis to Play 'Fagin' in OLIVER! at the Crucible Theatre

(6/6/2013) - According to the Daily Mail, Phil Davis will play 'Fagin' in the Crucible's upcoming production of OLIVER! in Sheffield from November 29 through January 25, 2014. This will be Davis' first appearance onstage in a musical.

Gary Barlow to Write New Songs for FINDING NEVERLAND Musical; Diane Paulus to Direct in West End!

(6/6/2013) - According to the Daily Mail, Gary Barlow (The X Factor), will write new songs for the Finding Neverland musical, which is aiming for the West End in spring 2014. This will be Barlow's first theatre project. PIPPIN's Diane Paulus is also up to direct the production.

SOUL SISTER UK Tour Announces New Dates in Nottingham, Bristol, Liverpool, Perth and More!

(6/6/2013) - Nominated for Best New Musical at the 2013 Olivier Awards, Bill Kenwright and John Miller have announced new dates for 2013 for the smash-hit UK tour of SOUL SISTER - the new musical inspired by the music, life and times of Ike and Tina Turner, that caused a sensation at the West End's Savoy Theatre with rave reviews and standing ovations. The show will visit Nottingham, Bristol, Stoke, Malvern, Brighton, Blackpool, Liverpool, Windsor, Bromley, Sunderland, and Perth.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Rehearsals for Menier Chocolate Factory's THE COLOR PURPLE

(6/6/2013) - Menier Chocolate Factory presents the European premiere of the landmark musical The Color Purple, which runs from 5 July to 14 September. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the rehearsals below.

Colm Wilkinson Kicks Off BRING HIM HOME UK & Ireland Tour Today

(6/6/2013) - One of Broadway's most distinctive voices, Ireland's Colm Wilkinson announced his 'Bring Him Home' tour today, set to play throughout the UK and Ireland beginning June 6. For the full listings of dates, check below!

Clarke and Rowe To Star In BLUES IN THE NIGHT, July 14

(6/5/2013) - BLUES IN THE NIGHT uses the great blues and jazz songs of the 1920s and 30s to explore the lives of three women and a saloon singer in a 'cheap hotel' during the course of a long memory-filled evening. The 26 songs celebrate the blues melodies of Bessie Smith, Jimmy Cox, Duke Ellington, Alberta Hunter and songs by Harold Arlen, Benny Goodman, Andy Razaf, Johnny Mercer and others.

4,000 Free Theatre Places In Hyde Park For London School Children

(6/5/2013) - AEG Live and The Royal Parks announce 4,000 free theatre places for London primary school children as part of Barclaycard Presents British Summer Time Hyde Park. This initiative is part of the event's commitment to accessibility for all and puts London's local community at its heart.

Brian Conley to Host WEST END HEROES Concert Gala at Dominion Theatre, June 23

(6/5/2013) - The gala concert, in aid of the charity HELP FOR HEROES, will celebrate the UK's finest military musicians and the greatest West End shows and show-stopping numbers, supported by a 50 piece orchestra from the CENTRAL BAND OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE.

Natasha Hamilton & Rory Taylor to Lead RENT 20th Anniversary Concert Tour

(6/5/2013) - JP Productions today announces the lead casting details for their forthcoming UK tour of the smash-hit Tony Award winning Broadway musical 'Rent'.

BWW Reviews: THE WEST END MEN, Vaudeville Theatre, June 4 2013

(6/5/2013) - The West End Men is billed as an homage to the theatre, with established actors from London's west end paying tribute to roles they have played themselves along with other well known songs. Featuring Lee Mead, Matt Willis, David Thaxton and Glenn Carter it certainly boasts an impressive lineup of male talent.

Photo Coverage: The Oompa Loompas In CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY!

(6/5/2013) - The world premiere stage production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has released the first picture of the Oompa Loompas on stage.

BWW Reviews: THE CONFESSION ROOM Concept Recording

(6/5/2013) - Written by Dan Looney & Sam Champness, The Confession Room began as one song. When studying at Southend College, they realised the song had legs and therefore began to add more numbers and develop a show with a strong concept behind it. What has been achieved since then is an extraordinary piece of original writing about a room where people go to reveal their secrets and embarrassing stories to strangers rather than facing humiliation in front of their peers.

McIntosh & Stewart Join LET THE RIGHT ONE IN Stage Adaptation Helmed by ONCE's Tiffany, Now thru June 29

(6/5/2013) - Lorraine McIntosh and Ewan Stewart will participate in the stage version of Tomas Alfredson's film Let the Right One In, directed John Tiffany (Once) at Dundee Rep, tonight, June 5-29.

Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano and More Set for The Crazy Coqs, July 2013

(6/4/2013) - The Crazy Coqs has announced its July 2013 lineup. Full de

Photo Flash: First Look at Dominic West and Helena Bonham Carter in BURTON AND TAYLOR

(6/4/2013) - The first photo of stars Dominic West and Helena Bonham Carter as Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor in the upcoming feature film BURTON AND TAYLOR has just been released. Check it out below!

Photo Flash: First Look at RUTHERFORD & SON at St. James Theatre

(6/4/2013) - Githa Sowerby's Rutherford & Son, directed by Jonathan Miller, begins performances tonight at the St. James Theatre, running until Saturday June 29, with a press performance tomorrow, Wednesday 5 June 2013 at 7pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

On WEST END EUROVISION!

(6/4/2013) - The Eurovision Song Contest has always been a highlight of my yearly calendar, beating Christmas, Easter, my birthday, and even holidays. As a young child I remember being completely fascinated with Eurovision. One Saturday night in May, the family would gather around our small TV in our living room and watch with anticipation as various countries battled it out with a three-minute song performed in their native language, often with hilarious results.

Young Audience Version of SEUSSICAL to Return to West End Nov. 30 - Jan. 5

(6/4/2013) - Sell A Door Theatre Company has just announced that SEUSSICAL (young audiences version) will once again perform for a limited season at the Arts Theatre from the 30th November 2013 - 5th January 2014. This version, specifically adapted for young audiences is presented in family-friendly matinees with a special early evening performance on Mondays.

Photo Coverage: First Production Photos for CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY!

(6/4/2013) - Check out a first look at production shots below!

Northern Broadsides' RUTHERFORD & SON Transfers to St. James Theatre Tonight

(6/4/2013) - Northern Broadsides and St. James Theatre have announced that the critically acclaimed production of Githa Sowerby's Rutherford & Son, directed by Jonathan Miller, is to transfer to the newly opened St. James Theatre, playing from today 4 June to Saturday June 29, with a press performance on Wednesday 5 June 2013.

Lisa Dillon Stars in HAPPY NEW at Trafalgar Studio 2, Beg. Tonight

(6/4/2013) - Lisa Dillon (BBC1's Cranford) will star in Brendan Cowell's play Happy New at Trafalgar Studio 2, beginning tonight, June 4. The play is set in Australia, and Dillon must learn to speak with an accent for the production.

Alexander Andreou Stars in SOCRATES AND HIS CLOUDS at Jermyn Street, Beg. Tonight

(6/4/2013) - Socrates and His Clouds begins tonight, June 4, at Jermyn Street Theatre. With Alexander Andreou (National Theatre, Manchester Royal Exchange) as Socrates, Paul Hutton as Strepsiades (Mack & Mabel Southwark Playhouse), and Jack Montgomery (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mary Poppins), as Phidippides, this modern day re-interpretation of a classic Greek comedy will also feature Riana Athanasiou, Lucyelle Cliffe and Rahil Liapopoulou as The Chorus.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE WEST END MEN at the Vaudeville Theatre

(6/3/2013) - Glenn Carter* (Jersey Boys, Jesus Christ Superstar, Whistle down the Wind), Stephen Rahman Hughes* (Emmerdale, Dream Team, Bombay Dreams, West Side Story), David Thaxton (Passion, Les Miserables) and Matt Willis (Wicked, Flashdance, Footloose andBRIT award winning member of Busted), join Lee Mead (Wicked, Legally Blonde, BBC Series Winner of Any Dream Will Do) for The West End Men. All four will be joined by special guest star Kerry Ellis* (Wicked, Oliver, We Will Rock You, Born Free Tour with Brian May) for the limited run at the Vaudeville Theatre from 25 May to 22 June. The show opens tonight, June 3, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action!