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Tuesday, April 26, 2016

TICKETS: Mark’s Top Ten recommendations this week (26 Apr) by Mark Shenton

The night after opening in the West End, Daniel Evans Sheffield Crucible production of Show Boat shoots straight into the top slot of Mark Shenton's regularly updated list of top ten ticket …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:53AM

Mark Shenton: Much to celebrate as Broadway’s year draws to a close by Mark Shenton

The 2015/16 Broadway season ends this week, with the cut-off for eligibility for this year’s Tony Awards closing on April 28. It’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Monday, April 25, 2016

The Donkey Show Will Return to London in June by Mark Shenton

The immersive disco Shakespeare show to get a new staging.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM

Glenn Close Misses Her Close-Ups in London's Sunset Boulevard by Mark Shenton

The star has been ill since April 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:46AM

Mark Shenton’s week: More deaths in the creative world by Mark Shenton

Hardly a day seems to have gone by recently without the untimely death of a major actor, singer or creator – just last

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Saturday, April 23, 2016

What’s Hot In London: April 17-23 by Mark Shenton

London celebrates the Bard’s birthday, reviews for The Flick and Funny Girl are in and An American in Paris has an exciting announcement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, April 22, 2016

Broadway's An American in Paris is London bound by Mark Shenton

Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope to reprise their Broadway roles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:29AM

Mark Shenton’s top venues: Walter Kerr Theatre, New York by Mark Shenton

Composer Sibelius once famously remarked: “Remember, a statue has never been set up in honour of a critic.” But on Broadway not

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Thursday, April 21, 2016

This House Will Transfer to West End in November by Mark Shenton

James Graham's play, first seen at the National in 2012, is to finally make it to the West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

Mark Shenton’s theatre picks: April 21 by Mark Shenton

It’s Shakespeare’s birthday weekend, and so the celebrations of the 400th anniversary of his death come to a head, with a special

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Nick Payne's Elegy Begins World Premiere Run Tonight at London's Donmar Warehouse by Mark Shenton

Zoë Wanamaker stars in Josie Rourke's production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Queens of Syria Will Be Performed by Syrian Refugees at London's Young Vic by Mark Shenton

The production will subsequently tour the U.K.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM

Linzi Hateley, Broadway's Carrie, Returns to London's Mamma Mia! by Mark Shenton

She will begin performances in June along with other new principals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:10AM

West End Transfer of Funny Girl Revival Opens at Savoy Theatre Tonight by Mark Shenton

Sheridan Smith reprises role of Fanny Brice for the commercial run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM

London Production of Hand to God to Shutter Early by Mark Shenton

The comedy had been scheduled to run through June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM

Mark Shenton: Is a comfy seat, an unbroken view and a decent loo too much to ask from a theatre? by Mark Shenton

It’s been one of the recurring themes of this column to bemoan the physical state of many theatres, some of which –

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Annie Baker's The Flick Opens in London Tonight by Mark Shenton

The London premiere of the Pulitzer Prize winner takes place at the National Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Anne Archer to Star in The Trial of Jane Fonda at London's Park Theatre by Mark Shenton

New London production of Terry Jastrow's play to be helmed by Joe Harmston

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:29AM

Mark Shenton: What’s the difference between commercial and artistic theatre? by Mark Shenton

In an interview in The Observer, David Hare railed against the commercial imperatives of modern theatre: “When I was young, British theatre

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Monday, April 18, 2016

Mark Shenton’s week: Deja vu? Not when there’s a new cast to change the formula by Mark Shenton

I’m heavily in deja vu mode at the moment — not least because I have actually been there before. Even before Funny Girl

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Saturday, April 16, 2016

What’s Hot in London: April 10-16 by Mark Shenton

Could Alexander Hamilton cross the pond? And, will Britney Spears take on Cinderella?

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, April 15, 2016

Casting Complete for West End Bow of New Musical The Go-Between by Mark Shenton

The company will be led by the previously announced Michael Crawford.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:22AM

Mark Shenton’s top venues: King’s Cross Theatre, London by Mark Shenton

Here’s a theatre that’s a true game-changer, not to mention a shape-shifter. It’s a West End theatre – with the seating capacity

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Thursday, April 14, 2016

Mark Shenton’s theatre picks: April 14 by Mark Shenton

There’s so much I want to see among this week’s new shows that I’m going to be playing catch-up for a while

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Arnold Wesker: my 2005 interview with the veteran playwright by Mark Shenton

The following Q&A was conducted with veteran playwright Arnold Wesker in 2005, at the time of a Nottingham Playhouse revival of his play Chicken Soup with Barley. He died on April 12, 2…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:12AM

Mark Shenton: Prepare for an onslaught of Shakespeare by Mark Shenton

I’m happy to admit to being a repeat offender – a person who is quite happy to revisit a show I’ve liked

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Tuesday, April 12, 2016

TICKETS: Mark’s Top Ten recommendations this week (12 Apr) by Mark Shenton

New entries this week are Les Blancs at the National and How the Other Half Loves in the West End.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:30AM

Mark Shenton: Life-changing shows are the holy grail of theatregoing by Mark Shenton

Theatrical epiphanies are the holy grail of going to the theatre: shows and performances that leave you on a real high, feeling

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Monday, April 11, 2016

Shakespeare Live!, Special RSC Gala Performance, Will Feature All-Star Lineup by Mark Shenton

Helen Mirren, Benedict Cumberbatch, Judi Dench and Ian McKellen are among those appearing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM

Martin Shaw to Star in New West End Production of Hobson’s Choice by Mark Shenton

Naomi Frederick to also star in transfer from Bath Theatre Royal.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:52AM

Royal Shakespeare Company Announces Six New Transfers to London by Mark Shenton

Four shows to play Barbican Theatre and two at the West End's Theatre Royal Haymarket.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM

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