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Photo Flash: LOOT in Rehearsal

Jim Creighton, David Haig, James Hayes, Doon Mackichan and Javone Prince will join previously announced Matt Di Angelo in Joe Orton's "Loot", directed by Sean Holmes at the Tricycle Theatre. "Loot" will run from 11 December until 31 January. Designs are by Anthony Lamble with lighting by Charles Balfour and sound by Greg Clarke. "Loot" will tour to Newcastle Theatre Royal from 2-7 February after its opening at the Tricycle. (more...)

'HORRID HENRY LIVE AND HORRID!' Opening In London On 11/21

HORRID HENRY LIVE AND HORRID! adapted by John Godber from the books by Francesca Simon and the CITV series by Novel Entertainment a great Christmas treat! Opening at Trafalgar Studios on November 21st, 2008. (more...)

Jayne Atkinson Joins BLITHE SPIRIT Revival Cast

Variety reports that Jayne Atkinson has joined the cast of the upcoming Broadway revival of "Blithe Spirit," Atkinson will play the bride of Everett's character, who is plagued by the ghost of his deceased first wife (Ebersole). Atkinson was last on Broadway in "Enchanted April" in 2003. (more...)

'HORRID HENRY LIVE AND HORRID!' Opening In London On 11/21

HORRID HENRY LIVE AND HORRID! adapted by John Godber from the books by Francesca Simon and the CITV series by Novel Entertainment a great Christmas treat! Opening at Trafalgar Studios on November 21st, 2008. (more...)

Photo Coverage: 24th Annual Artios Awards

At its yearly coast-to-coast gala honoring excellence in casting, the Casting Society of America announced the New York award-winners at the 24th Artios Awards® held at Caroline's on Broadway on November 10, 2008. (more...)

Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 11/11/2008

BroadwayWorld.com's Upcoming Events calendar for the week - updated on 11/11/2008. (more...)

BLITHE SPIRIT to Play at Shubert Starting 2/26; Simon Jones Joins Cast

The producers of Blithe Spirit are pleased to announce the show will play The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). Rehearsals are scheduled to begin Monday, January 26, 2009 with the first performance on Thursday, February 26, 2009. (more...)

HORRID HENRY Comes to West End's Trafalgar Studios Starting 11/12

Kids adore Horrid Henry. Currently, he’s one of the most popular characters in children’s fiction and is coming to the West End in Horrid Henry – Live and Horrid! opening at the Trafalgar Studios on 21 November for a limited Christmas run until 11 January. (more...)

Broadway Bound DIRTY DANCING to 'Dance' into the Neil Simon Theatre in 2009?

Daily Variety is reporting that the international stage hit Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage could be making itself a home on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre after current resident Hairspray takes its final bow. While no official plans have been confirmed, inside word is that 'Dancing' looks to be eyeing the space for it's Rialto bow. There is no word on an exact date for a Broadway opening, but insiders predict a Fall 2009 start for the film to stage tuner. (more...)

Angela Lansbury to Return to Broadway in 'Blithe Spirit'

Variety reports that Angela Lansbury has joined the Broadway revival of Blithe Spirit, joining Rupert Everett and Christine Ebersole. (more...)

Rupert Everett to Make Broadway Debut in BLITHE SPIRIT Revival

The New York Times is reporting that Rupert Everett will be joining Christine Ebersole in the upcoming Broadway revival of Blithe Spirit. At the beginning of the month rumors began circulating that Noel Coward's play Blithe Spirit will have life on Broadway this upcoming Spring season. The play will be produced by the same group behind August: Osage County and the currently in previews Speed-The-Plow. (more...)

'Boeing-Boeing' Has Recouped Investment; Readies Tour for 2009

Producer Sonia Friedman announced today that the 2008 Tony Award-Winning Best Play Revival, Boeing-Boeing, has recouped its entire $2.65 million investment as of September 21. A 2009 Tour is also being planned. (more...)

The international stage hit Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage will make its Pre-Broadway East Coast premiere at the Boston Opera House for a limited engagement February 7 through March 15, 2009. Tickets go on sale to the public Sunday, October 5th at 10AM. For full ticketing information please go to the end of this release. Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage is part of the Lexus Boston Area Dealers Broadway Across America – Boston Series. (more...)

Christine Ebersole to Star in 'Blithe Spirit' Revival

Variety is reporting that Christine Ebersole will be starring in the upcoming Broadway revival of Blithe Spirit. At the beginning of the month rumors began circulating that Noel Coward's play Blithe Spirit will have life on Broadway this upcoming Spring season. The play will be produced by the same group behind August: Osage County and the upcoming Speed-The-Plow. (more...)

Paige Davis and Rebecca Gayheart Join Cast of Boeing-Boeing October 7

Beginning Tuesday, October 7, Paige Davis and Rebecca Gayheart will join Christine Baranski, 2008 Tony Award Winner Mark Rylance, Greg Germann and Missi Pyle in the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Play Revival, Boeing-Boeing. (more...)

Blakemore to Direct Noel Coward's 'Blithe Spirit' On Broadway in March 2009

Variety is reporting that Noel Coward's play Blithe Spirit will have life on Broadway this upcoming Spring season, directed by Michael Blakemore. The play will be produced by the same group behind August: Osage County and the upcoming Speed-The-Plow. (more...)

Greg Germann and Missi Pyle To Join 'Boeing-Boeing' Starting 9/9

Beginning Tuesday, September 9, Greg Germann and Missi Pyle will join Christine Baranski, 2008 Tony Award Winner Mark Rylance, Gina Gershon, and Kathryn Hahn in the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Play Revival, Boeing-Boeing, Marc Camoletti's classic sixties comedy of errors at Broadway's Longacre Theatre, directed by Matthew Warchus. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Backstage at Variations on Shakespeare

This Monday, August 4th, the New Globe Theater presented VARIATIONS ON SHAKESPEARE: An Evening of Songs Inspired by the Bard. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Variations on Shakespeare Performance

This Monday, August 4th, the New Globe Theater presented VARIATIONS ON SHAKESPEARE: An Evening of Songs Inspired by the Bard. This concert highlighted songs from musicals based on the works of William Shakespeare with performances by some of Broadway's hottest stars! (more...)

Enter To Win Pair of Free Tickets to Star Studded 'Variations on Shakespeare' on Monday, 8/4

This Monday, August 4th, at 8:00pm the New Globe Theater will be presenting VARIATIONS ON SHAKESPEARE: An Evening of Songs Inspired by the Bard. This concert will highlight songs from musicals based on the works of William Shakespeare with performances by some of Broadway's hottest stars. Broadway World is exclusively giving away a pair of tickets to this nearly sold out event. (more...)

Photo Coverage: BROADWAY BARKS Book Signing

Mary Tyler Moore and Bernadette Peters hosted the tenth annual BROADWAY BARKS!, a star-studded dog and cat adopt-a-thon benefiting New York City animal shelters and adoption agencies. (more...)