Photo Flash: Under The Blue Sky At Duke Of York's Theater
by BWW News Desk - Jul 23, 2008
Francesca Annis, Lisa Dillon, Chris O'Dowd, Dominic Rowan and Catherine Tate are to star in the West End premiere of David Eldridge's Under The Blue Sky which will open at the Duke of York's Theatre on 25 July, with previews from 15 July, and is currently booking until 20 September 2008. Directed by Anna Mackmin, Under The Blue Sky is designed by Lez Brotherston with lighting by Mark Henderson and sound by Paul Arditti, and is produced in the West End by Sonia Friedman Productions and Robert G. Bartner. Final casting will be announced shortly.
Nigel Lindsay Joins 'Under the Blue Sky' Cast
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2008
Nigel Lindsay will join Francesca Annis, Lisa Dillon, Chris O'Dowd, Dominic Rowan and Catherine Tate in the West End premiere of David Eldridge's 'Under The Blue Sky.'
West End Premiere Of 'Under The Blue Sky' Begins July 25th
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2008
Francesca Annis, Lisa Dillon, Chris O'Dowd, Dominic Rowan and Catherine Tate are to star in the West End premiere of David Eldridge's Under The Blue Sky which will open at the Duke of York's Theatre on 25 July, with previews from 15 July, and is currently booking until 20 September 2008.
'Benefactors' At Palm Beach Dramaworks
by Beau Higgins - Apr 24, 2008
Michael Frayn is an English playwright and novelist. He began as a reporter for The Guardian and The Observer after graduating college in 1957. His first novel, The Tin Men, was published in 1965 winning him his first of many accolades. His other award winning novels include Headlong, The Russian Interpreter and Spies. Considered to be Britain's finest translator of Anton Chekhov, he adapted four major plays along with several smaller plays for an evening called The Sneeze in London in 1988. Theatrically, Frayn is the playwright for such well received plays including Noises Off, Copenhagen, and Democracy, which won the Tony Award in 2000.
Michael Frayn's Award Winning 'Benefactors'
by Beau Higgins - Apr 7, 2008
'Benefactors' was first staged in London in 1984 winning the Olivier Award for Best New Play before its Broadway premiere in 1985. The original Broadway cast included Glenn Close, Mary Beth Hurt, Simon Jones and Sam Waterston and was nominated for two Tony Awards.
The Flea Premieres 'Seating Arrangements' with Danish Arts
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2007
Pold Worm Jensen - three experimental theater artists from Copenhagen, Denmark - in association with The Bats (The Flea's resident acting company) will premiere Seating Arrangements as part of the Danish arts initiative DaNY Arts. Inspired by 'Babette's Feast', the short story by Danish writer Isak Dinesen (Karen Blixen) and the Academy Award winning film of the same name, this unique new work begins a limited engagement run beginning October 10 at The Flea Theater.
THE DANISH PLAY returns on February 22
by Mark Andrew Lawrence - Jan 14, 2007
In a swirling non-linear timeline the true story of Agnete Ottosen, Danish Poet and famed Resistance fighter, unfolds.
Laguna Playhouse Awarded $400,000 Grant
by James Sims - Nov 1, 2006
The Laguna Playhouse, a nonprofit resident professional theatre company, has been awarded a grant of $400,000 from The James Irvine Foundation...
Maria Friedman Makes Broadway Debut In Woman In White
by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2005
Maria Friedman, the leading lady of the British musical theatre, makes her Broadway debut in London's smash hit musical, THE WOMAN IN WHITE, opening on Broadway Thursday, November 17th at the Marquis Theatre (211 W 45th St).
Democracy's Michael Frayn and Michael Blakemore interviewed on Theater Talk, November 19
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2004
Friday, November 19 at midnight on Channel Thirteen, Theater Talk focuses on the new play DEMOCRACY with author Michael Frayn and director Michael Blakemore. They discuss their collaboration on Frayn's drama about the rise and fall of West German Chancellor Willy Brandt, which opens tonight at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street).
Photo Coverage: Sneak Peak at Democracy
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2004
DEMOCRACY, the award-winning play by Michael Frayn, opens November 18th at 6:30 PM on Broadway. The production is currently in previews at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street).
Democracy begins performances tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2004
DEMOCRACY, the award-winning play by Michael Frayn, begins performances tonight, Wednesday, November 3rd at 8:00 PM at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). Opening night is Thursday, November 18th .
Democracy Previews Start 11/3
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2004
Two weeks from tonight, DEMOCRACY arrives in America, courtesy of the National Theatre of Great Britain. DEMOCRACY, the award-winning play by Michael Frayn, begins previews on Wednesday, November 3 at 8:00 PM at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). Opening night is Thursday, November 18th .
Box office opens Monday, October 11th for Democracy
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2004
The Box office opens Monday, October 11th for Democracy, the new play by Michael Frayn, directed by Michael Blakemore. DEMOCRACY opens November 18th at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). Previews begin November 3rd.