The Tony award-winning play Our Town is getting another revival on Broadway!
Jim Parsons and Katie Holmes are set to the lead the cast of the upcoming adaptation, which will have a very limited engagement on the Great White Way, Deadline reports.
Also joining the cast is Zoey Deutch in her Broadway debut!
Keep reading to find out more…
“Thornton Wilder’s Our Town in my mind stands at the top of the Mount Rushmore of great American Theatre,” director Kenny Leon shared in a statement. “I feel blessed and fortunate to have gained the trust of The Wilder estate to present this classic to another generation of theatre lovers. It’s long been a burning desire to collaborate on a Broadway production of such magnitude that speaks so beautifully and intimately to all people about our shared time on the planet.”
Jim will star as the Stage Manager, Katie...
Jim Parsons and Katie Holmes are set to the lead the cast of the upcoming adaptation, which will have a very limited engagement on the Great White Way, Deadline reports.
Also joining the cast is Zoey Deutch in her Broadway debut!
Keep reading to find out more…
“Thornton Wilder’s Our Town in my mind stands at the top of the Mount Rushmore of great American Theatre,” director Kenny Leon shared in a statement. “I feel blessed and fortunate to have gained the trust of The Wilder estate to present this classic to another generation of theatre lovers. It’s long been a burning desire to collaborate on a Broadway production of such magnitude that speaks so beautifully and intimately to all people about our shared time on the planet.”
Jim will star as the Stage Manager, Katie...
- 4/3/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Jim Parsons, Zoey Deutch and Katie Holmes will star in the Broadway revival of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town this fall.
In the production, directed by Kenny Leon, Parsons will play the role of Stage Manager, Deutch will play Emily Webb and Holmes will play Mrs. Webb. They lead a cast of 28 actors, who also include Richard Thomas (The Waltons, To Kill a Mockingbird) as Mr. Webb, Ephraim Sykes (Ain’t Too Proud, Hairspray Live!) as George Gibbs and Billy Eugene Jones (Purlie Victorious) as Dr. Gibbs.
The play will begin previews at the Barrymore Theatre on Sept. 17, ahead of an Oct. 10 opening.
Known for his role as Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory, Parsons also has extensive stage credits, including a role in Mother Play, which begins Broadway previews April 3. He has previously appeared on Broadway in productions including The Boys in the Band, An Act of God and The Normal Heart.
In the production, directed by Kenny Leon, Parsons will play the role of Stage Manager, Deutch will play Emily Webb and Holmes will play Mrs. Webb. They lead a cast of 28 actors, who also include Richard Thomas (The Waltons, To Kill a Mockingbird) as Mr. Webb, Ephraim Sykes (Ain’t Too Proud, Hairspray Live!) as George Gibbs and Billy Eugene Jones (Purlie Victorious) as Dr. Gibbs.
The play will begin previews at the Barrymore Theatre on Sept. 17, ahead of an Oct. 10 opening.
Known for his role as Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory, Parsons also has extensive stage credits, including a role in Mother Play, which begins Broadway previews April 3. He has previously appeared on Broadway in productions including The Boys in the Band, An Act of God and The Normal Heart.
- 4/3/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Robert Pattinson is undoubtedly one of the most talented actors in Hollywood. He began acting when he was 15 with his first role as a Cuban dancer with no lines in the play Guys and Dolls at the local theatre – Barnes Theatre Club, which he had joined at 13 upon his father’s persuasion. His first lead role was as George Gibbs in the play Our Town.
Robert Pattinson’s plan to go to the university did not work out as he was shooting Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire at the time. For someone who never considered acting for a profession in the first place, Pattinson has made some of the best Hollywood films. Not to mention that his least favorite movie project inspired Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard to get into acting.
Robert Pattinson in The Batman (2022)
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Robert Pattinson’s plan to go to the university did not work out as he was shooting Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire at the time. For someone who never considered acting for a profession in the first place, Pattinson has made some of the best Hollywood films. Not to mention that his least favorite movie project inspired Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard to get into acting.
Robert Pattinson in The Batman (2022)
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- 3/3/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
Tony winner Kenny Leon will direct a new Broadway production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town in the fall of 2024, the first revival of the classic play since the 2002 production that starred Paul Newman as the stage manager.
The production dates, cast, and venue will be announced at a later date.
Leon’s many Broadway directing credits include Ohio State Murders, Topdog/Underdog, A Soldier’s Play, American Son and the current Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch starring Leslie Odom Jr. at The Music Box Theatre. He won the 2014 Tony for Best Direction for A Raisin in the Sun starring Denzel Washington, Sophie Okonedo, Latanya Richardson Jackson and Anika Noni Rose.
“Thornton Wilder’s Our Town in my mind stands at the top of the Mount Rushmore of great American Theatre,” said Leon in a statement. “I feel blessed and fortunate to have gained the trust...
The production dates, cast, and venue will be announced at a later date.
Leon’s many Broadway directing credits include Ohio State Murders, Topdog/Underdog, A Soldier’s Play, American Son and the current Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch starring Leslie Odom Jr. at The Music Box Theatre. He won the 2014 Tony for Best Direction for A Raisin in the Sun starring Denzel Washington, Sophie Okonedo, Latanya Richardson Jackson and Anika Noni Rose.
“Thornton Wilder’s Our Town in my mind stands at the top of the Mount Rushmore of great American Theatre,” said Leon in a statement. “I feel blessed and fortunate to have gained the trust...
- 10/27/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Richard Conway, a special effects supervisor who collaborated closely with director Terry Gilliam, has died, his family announced. He was 79.
Conway began working in television in the 1960s, where he began his career working alongside Gerry Anderson. He worked on shows such as “Thunderbirds,” “Captain Scarlet” and “Joe 90”. While there, Conway met fellow visual effects pioneer George Gibbs and together they would go on to work on the 1969 classic “The Battle of Britain.”
From there, Conway segued into film work. He was a senior effects supervisor on Dino De Laurentiis’ “Flash Gordon.” It was Conway who created the unforgettable multi-colored skies around Mongo and its neighboring planets.
Other films Conway worked on included “Conan the Barbarian,” “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” and “Sunshine.” He also contributed to Jim Henson’s “Labyrinth.” During this time, Conway met Gilliam and the two began their collaboration together, working on “Monty Python’s Meaning of Life,...
Conway began working in television in the 1960s, where he began his career working alongside Gerry Anderson. He worked on shows such as “Thunderbirds,” “Captain Scarlet” and “Joe 90”. While there, Conway met fellow visual effects pioneer George Gibbs and together they would go on to work on the 1969 classic “The Battle of Britain.”
From there, Conway segued into film work. He was a senior effects supervisor on Dino De Laurentiis’ “Flash Gordon.” It was Conway who created the unforgettable multi-colored skies around Mongo and its neighboring planets.
Other films Conway worked on included “Conan the Barbarian,” “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” and “Sunshine.” He also contributed to Jim Henson’s “Labyrinth.” During this time, Conway met Gilliam and the two began their collaboration together, working on “Monty Python’s Meaning of Life,...
- 12/23/2021
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Who will be included for the special “In Memoriam” segment for Sunday night’s Oscars 2021 ceremony? With last year’s Academy Awards happening over 14 months ago, it means an even larger number of film veterans have died. Producers will hopefully be offering a longer remembrance and not leaving out people for the sake of time.
Superstar actor Chadwick Boseman died late last summer and is a nominee as Best Actor for his role in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Previous Oscar winners from acting categories show who will likely be honored include Sean Connery, Olivia de Havilland, Cloris Leachman and Christopher Plummer. Past acting nominees include Hal Holbrook, Ian Holm, Shirley Knight, George Segal, Cicely Tyson, Max von Sydow and Stuart Whitman.
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Superstar actor Chadwick Boseman died late last summer and is a nominee as Best Actor for his role in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Previous Oscar winners from acting categories show who will likely be honored include Sean Connery, Olivia de Havilland, Cloris Leachman and Christopher Plummer. Past acting nominees include Hal Holbrook, Ian Holm, Shirley Knight, George Segal, Cicely Tyson, Max von Sydow and Stuart Whitman.
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Almost all of the near 100 people on the list below were Academy members.
- 4/23/2021
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Chicago – There are two exclamation points behind the new Richard Linklater (“Boyhood”) film, “Everybody Wants Some!!,” and that could also express the exclamation energy of the cast. Will Brittain, Tyler Hoechlin and Blake Jenner portray college students before the new fall semester in 1980.
“Everybody Wants Some!!” is a quasi-sequel to Linklater’s popular “Dazed and Confused” film of 1993. It possesses the same nostalgia, the same styles/attitudes, and the same spirit as “DandC,” and it is set four years after the events of that film – except now it’s a Texas college instead of a Texas high school. For persons who grew up in that era, it will be a warm look back, and for everyone else it will evoke laughs on how we all used to live, and what we used to wear while we were living without Facebook.
Poster Image of the Cast in ‘Everybody Wants Some!!’
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“Everybody Wants Some!!” is a quasi-sequel to Linklater’s popular “Dazed and Confused” film of 1993. It possesses the same nostalgia, the same styles/attitudes, and the same spirit as “DandC,” and it is set four years after the events of that film – except now it’s a Texas college instead of a Texas high school. For persons who grew up in that era, it will be a warm look back, and for everyone else it will evoke laughs on how we all used to live, and what we used to wear while we were living without Facebook.
Poster Image of the Cast in ‘Everybody Wants Some!!’
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- 3/28/2016
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture: Ahead of the new Netflix series, Honest Trailers pummels the 2003 Daredevil starring Ben Affleck: An artist depicts The Avengers as the Eight Immortals from Chinese mythology in the illustration below (via Neatorama): This supercut highlighting the best of Pixar movies has all the feels, and not just because it includes Inside Out clips (via Design Taxi): Wouldn't you love to read this prop book by Jeff Goldblum's Jurassic Park character, which is the latest viral marketing bite for Jurassic World (via Slashfilm)? Special effects supervisor George Gibbs tells the story of the bridge scene from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom in this...
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- 4/9/2015
- by Christopher Campbell
- Movies.com
Read More: Watch: 'Academy Originals' Goes Behind-the-Scenes of The Oscars Ever wonder what it took to film that bridge explosion scene in "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom"? The latest video from "Academy Originals" wants to answer all your pressing questions. Special effects supervisor George Gibbs, who has worked on such films films as "Temple of Doom," "Alien 3" and "Doom," gives a guided, animated tour through the process and obstacles of filming the scene. Whether it was cloudy weather, a wave of onlookers or an abundance of cameras, nothing was going to stop director Steven Spielberg and Gibbs from completing the stunt. In the end, the scene went as smooth as it could have. "They were all congratulating me. I think they reason they were all pleased is that I shot it before lunch," joked Gibbs. Watch the full video above. Read More: Watch: 'Academy Originals' Teases 'Hollywood Costume' at Academy.
- 4/7/2015
- by Travis Clark
- Indiewire
When we last left "Ravenswood," we were double-locking the doors and sleeping with the lights on. Here's hoping the scares keep coming on our new favorite show.
The Curse
Even after seeing Miranda last episode, Luke doesn't want to mess with the curse. But Remy, Caleb, Miranda and Olivia are plunging full speed ahead with their investigations. Miranda and Olivia look into Raymond Collins, who seemingly used to be romantically involved with Michelle Matheson -- and did not get along with her husband.
They don't find the bloody knife that killed Charles Matheson in his chamber o'horrors but they do find his hair sample collection, including a drawer for the five teens killed in 1992 and a new drawer with Miranda's hair sample in it. Creeeeeepy. Naturally, by the time Caleb gets there to confront Uncle Ray, the hair is gone.
Meanwhile, Caleb and Remy are off to talk to the...
The Curse
Even after seeing Miranda last episode, Luke doesn't want to mess with the curse. But Remy, Caleb, Miranda and Olivia are plunging full speed ahead with their investigations. Miranda and Olivia look into Raymond Collins, who seemingly used to be romantically involved with Michelle Matheson -- and did not get along with her husband.
They don't find the bloody knife that killed Charles Matheson in his chamber o'horrors but they do find his hair sample collection, including a drawer for the five teens killed in 1992 and a new drawer with Miranda's hair sample in it. Creeeeeepy. Naturally, by the time Caleb gets there to confront Uncle Ray, the hair is gone.
Meanwhile, Caleb and Remy are off to talk to the...
- 11/13/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Tony Award winners Blythe Danner and B.D. Wong will share the role of the Stage Manager in The Actors Fund's upcoming benefit reading of the American classic Our Town on Monday, March 4, 2013 at 730 p .m. at The Gerald R. Lynch Theatre at John Jay College 524 West 59th Street. New additions to the cast also include Martin Moran All the Rage, Spamalot will read the role of Simon Stimson, Julia Murney Falling, Wicked as Mrs. Soames and Leslie Odom, Jr. Smash, Leap of Faith as George Gibbs. They join the previously announced Tony Award nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger Peter and the Starcatcher as Emily Webb, three-time Tony nominee Rebecca Luker Mary Poppins, The Music Man as Mrs. Webb and Tony Award winner Adriane Lenox Doubt, Chicago as Mrs. Gibbs.
- 2/13/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
With the fantasy adventure Labyrinth (now out on Blu-ray), the late Jim Henson (who died in 1990) ushered in a new phase in his career. “We’re talking about another Muppet film, which would be fun to do,” Henson said back in 1986 when this interview was conducted. “And we’ll probably do occasional specials—but I doubt if we’ll ever go back into full-time production with those characters.
“Mostly, Frank [Oz, who puppets Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal and others] is such a mainstay of that group of characters, and I certainly don’t see him wanting to return to weekly television. He really enjoys working in films, and from all reports, he’s doing a wonderful job [directing] on Little Shop Of Horrors. At the same time, Frank says he always wants to continue doing the Muppets, too, and so we’ll do that as it fits.”
Relaxing in his comfortable London home during the final weeks of post-production on Labyrinth,...
“Mostly, Frank [Oz, who puppets Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal and others] is such a mainstay of that group of characters, and I certainly don’t see him wanting to return to weekly television. He really enjoys working in films, and from all reports, he’s doing a wonderful job [directing] on Little Shop Of Horrors. At the same time, Frank says he always wants to continue doing the Muppets, too, and so we’ll do that as it fits.”
Relaxing in his comfortable London home during the final weeks of post-production on Labyrinth,...
- 10/7/2009
- by no-reply@starlog.com (Adam Pirani)
- Starlog
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