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Third Rail Repertory Theatre Presents THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE, 5/30 - 6/22
by Louisa Brady - May 2, 2014


The Third Rail Repertory Theatre Presents THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE by Martin McDonagh. The play will run from May 30th through June 22nd. The cast includes Damon Kupper*, Maureen Porter*, Jayne Taini, and Rolland Walsh. According to Charles Spencer of The Telegraph, '[McDonagh's writing] is the bastard offspring of JM Synge and Quentin Tarantino, with moments of extreme violence constantly juxtaposed with edgy, laugh-out-loud humour.'

Review Roundup: Young Vic's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2014


Let's see what the critics had to say...The great Arthur Miller confronts the American dream in the dark and passionate A View from the Bridge, featuring Mark Strong (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Sherlock Holmes) and Nicola Walker (Last Tango in Halifax, Spooks) at the Young Vic.

Review Roundup: LET THE RIGHT ONE IN at the Apollo
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 9, 2014


John Tiffany's acclaimed production of LET THE RIGHT ONE IN opened at the Apollo for a limited season. A must-see major new production, Let the Right One In is an enchanting, brutal vampire myth and coming-of-age love story

Review Roundup: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at the Savoy Theatre
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 3, 2014


Jerry Mitchell's production of the Broadway musical, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, opened at the Savoy Theatre 2 April 2014. It stars Robert Lindsay, Rufus Hound, Katherine Kingsley, and Samantha Bond.

Review Roundup: West End's FATAL ATTRACTION
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 27, 2014


Let's see what the critics had to say...Fatal Attraction stars Natasha McElhone, Mark Bazeley and Kristin Davis, and is an adaptation of the hit film. Trevor Nunn directs.

Review Roundup: I CAN'T SING: THE X FACTOR MUSICAL
by Review Roundups - Mar 26, 2014


I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical opened tonight, March 26 at the London Palladium. Irreverent, mischievous, packed full of side-splittingly funny songs and eye-popping sets, I CAN'T SING! is the irrepressible new musical comedy that goes behind the microphones and under the judges' desks to reveal big bust-ups, huge voices and the cutest young love story the West End has ever seen. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Review Roundup: Old Vic's OTHER DESERT CITIES
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 26, 2014


Let's see what the critics had to say...The UK premiere of Jon Robin Baitz's acclaimed play opened at The Old Vic on Monday 24 March with previews from Thursday 13 March.

Review Roundup: West End's BLITHE SPIRIT with Angela Lansbury
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 19, 2014


Let's see what the critics had to say...

Review Roundup: West End's URINETOWN
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 12, 2014


Let's see what the critics had to say...Urinetown, the musical, runs at The St James Theatre until 3 May 2014, starring Marc Elliott (EastEnders/The History Boys/Tape) as Mr. McQueen, Richard Fleeshman (Ghost/Legally Blonde/Coronation Street) as Bobby Strong, Simon Paisley Day (Sherlock/Musketeers/Timon Of Athens) as Caldwell B. Cladwell, Jenna Russell (Merrily We Roll Along/Sunday In The Park With George/Guys And Dolls) as Penelope Pennywise, Jonathan Slinger (Hamlet/The Tempest/Yes, Prime Minister) as Officer Lockstock and is directed by Jamie Lloyd (The Commitments, Macbeth, The Hothouse, The Pride) at the St James Theatre.

Review Roundup: Donmar Warehouse's VERSAILLES
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 28, 2014


Let's see what the critics had to say...

Review Roundup: JANE EYRE at the Bristol Old Vic
by Christina Mancuso - Feb 27, 2014


Sally Cookson's adaptation of Jane Eyre opened at the Bristol Old Vicon 20 February and runs through 29 March. Let's see what the critics had to say:

THIRTEEN's Great Performances Features National Theatre: 50 Years on Stage Tonight
by TV News Desk - Feb 14, 2014


National Theatre: 50 Years on Stage will air on Great Performances, tonight, February 14 at 9 p.m., ET on PBS (check local listings).

Review Roundup: THE MISTRESS CONTRACT
by Christina Mancuso - Feb 6, 2014


Abi Morgan's new play The Mistress Contract, adapted from the transcripts of a real-life couple, premiered at the Royal Court on 5 February, 2014. Let's see what the critics had to say:

Charles, Ninth Earl Spencer to Appear at Scott Shuptrine Interiors in Royal Oak, 2/26
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 5, 2014


Scott Shuptrine Interiors welcomes Charles, Ninth Earl Spencer to its Royal Oak gallery from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 26. Lord Spencer will be in town to discuss the Althorp Living History collection, manufactured by luxury furniture maker Theodore Alexander, now available at Scott Shuptrine Interiors in Royal Oak, Grand Rapids and Petoskey.

Review Roundup: HAPPY DAYS Starring Juliet Stevenson
by Christina Mancuso - Feb 5, 2014


Samuel Beckett's Happy Days starring Juliet Stevenson, opened at the Young Vic. Let's see what the critics had to say:

Photo Flash: Shattered Globe's OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD, Now Playing at Theater Wit Through 2/22
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 4, 2014


Following its hit production Other People's Money, Shattered Globe Theatre continues its 2013-14 season with Timberlake Wertenbaker's six-time Tony Award-nominated and Olivier Award-winning drama OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD, directed by Roger Smart, playing through February 22, 2014 at its new artistic home Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are available at www.shatteredglobe.org, in person at the Theater Wit Box Office or by calling (773) 975-8150. Check out a first look below!

Mint Theater Reveals EnrichMINT Events for LONDON WALL
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 4, 2014


Mint Theater today announced the EnrichMINT Events for their next production, London Wall by John Van Druten. All events take place immediately after the performance, and usually last under an hour. They are all FREE and open to the public. Speakers and dates subject to change without notice.

Mint Theater's LONDON WALL Begins Performances Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 31, 2014


Mint Theater's next production, London Wall by John Van Druten, featuring Julia Coffey, Katie Gibson, Matthew Gumley, Jonathan Hogan, Laurie Kennedy, Elise Kibler, Stephen Plunkett, Christopher Sears, and Alex Trow will begin performances tomorrow, Saturday February 1st and continue through March 30th. Opening Night is set for Monday February 24th (7pm) at Mint's home (311 West 43rd Street). This will be the American premiere of John Van Druten's 'rivetingly entertaining' (The Guardian) romantic drama.

Review Roundup: KING LEAR at the National Theater
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 27, 2014


Sam Mendes's production of 'King Lear' opened at the National Theater last week, with Simon Russell Beale in the title role. Let's see what the critics had to say:

Review Roundup: THE DUCHESS OF MALFI Starring Gemma Arterton
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 16, 2014


THE DUCHESS OF MALFI opened at Shakespeare's Globe on January 9, 2014 starring Gemma Arterton in the title role. Let's see what the critics had to say:

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