Harry Lawtey to Play Richard Burton in Upcoming Film MR. BURTON
According to Deadline, Harry Lawtey, an actor who will next appear in Joker: Folie A Deux, has been cast as Tony-Award-winning actor Richard Burton in an upcoming film that will center on the actor as a young man. Lawtey will appear alongside Toby Jones and Lesley Manville in the film.
Orlando Fringe Celebrates Successful Virtual Festival
Orlando Fringe closed the virtual curtain on Fringe Today, the organization's online event that replaced the annual event that occurs in and around Loch Haven Park evey May. COVID-19 caused festival organizers to cancel The 29th Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival in March.
BWW Exclusive: Ben Rimalower's Broken Records QuaranStreams with Hey, Mr. Producer; Guest Richard Jay-Alexander
In this very special QuaranStreams, Ben and Daniel talk to Broadway producer and director Richard Jay-Alexander about 'Hey, Mr. Producer!' the 1998 concert honoring Cameron Mackintosh. The concert featured performances by Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, Elaine Paige, Colm Wilkinson, Judi Dench, Jonathan Pryce, Ruthie Henshall, Ellen Greene, Michael Ball, Tom Lehrer and many more, including Julie Andrews as host. Richard Jay-Alexander served as Executive Director for the NYC office of producer Cameron Mackintosh and ran the North American operation for over a decade. Richard's recent directorial credits include 'Les Misérables' and 'Guys and Dolls,' both at the Hollywood Bowl. He has also staged concerts for superstars such as Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, Bernadette Peters, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Kristin Chenoweth.
Orlando Fringe Announces Online Schedule of Programming
Today, Orlando Fringe announced a fourteen-day schedule of online experiences to take place May 12-25, the same dates of the recently canceled Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival. This year's Fringe Festival was going to be the organization's 29th, but was recently canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Orlando REP Announces 2019 - 2020 Season
The Orlando Repertory Theatre (Orlando REP), in partnership with UCF, is proud to announce the 2019 - 2020 Season. Orlando REP is Florida's only professional theatre for families and young audiences. The 2019 - 2020 Season shines the light on the family unit and celebrates that wondrous connection, with all the complications and beauty that come along with it.
Adrienne Haan Stars In WHITE CHRISTMAS at the Triad
Adrienne Haan has most recently been cited as “one of the best cabaret performers in New York City today” by Wolf Entertainment Guide, “an entertainer of the highest caliber” by Cabaret Scenes and “quite original with a large vocal range, electrifying personality and enormous dramatic talent” by the New York Concert Review.
Orlando REP Announces Its 2018-2019 Season
Orlando Repertory Theatre (Orlando REP), in partnership with UCF, is proud to announce its 2018 - 2019 Season. Orlando REP is Florida's only professional theatre for families and young audiences, and has staged recent box-office hits such as Disney's Newsies The Musical and Madagascar - A Musical Adventure! Orlando REP's 2018 - 2019 is presented by Florida Hospital.
Australian Chamber Orchestra To Tour Japan With Australia Now
The Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) will tour to Japan in late May in association with the Australian Government's Australia now initiative, an eight-month program running from April-December 2018 that celebrates the significant cultural, innovation and lifestyle connections between Australia and Japan.