The Bridges of Madison County, currently at Signature Theatre, Ethan Heard had seen the musical during its original Broadway run. He knew and appreciated Jason Robert Brown’s score.
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Sweat (★★★☆☆), staged to duly tense effect by Angelisa Gillyard at Keegan Theatre.Friends Tracey (Susan Marie Rhea) and Cynthia (Lolita Marie), coworkers for decades at a steel plant in Reading, Pennsylvania, are breadwinners for their families — wives and mothers who pull their weight on the line, and at home. Yet, for all their diligence and dedication, they can’t be responsible for a husband’s addictions or a son’s violent impulses.
They can only live with the sometimes devastating consequences of their men’s actions.And neither can control or much influence how they’re treated by their bosses at the plant, where a labor dispute brings simmering tensions between friends, family, and fellow citizens to a steaming boil. Tracey and Cyn don’t necessarily get the worst of what goes down in their favorite bar on the night hostilities finally explode into physical violence, but they’re left holding the broken pieces.Also, their friendship is tested in ways that add even greater complexity to these roles for performers Rhea and Marie, who acquit themselves brilliantly as Tracey and Cyn, often forming a fabulous trio with Santina Maiolatesi, as Jessie, the pair’s gin-soaked bar buddy and coworker.
Those bonds are tested, too, when Cyn and Tracey are pitted against one another for a possible promotion to management.The story toggles between events in 2000 leading up to that fateful night at the bar, and the aftermath eight years later. By then, some of those affected have embarked on hopeful new chapters, while others have succumbed to unemployment and financial distress, or depression and the opioid crisis.Nottage, who based the 2015 play on interviews she had conducted four years earlier in Reading — officially one of the
.The Bridges of Madison County, currently at Signature Theatre, Ethan Heard had seen the musical during its original Broadway run. He knew and appreciated Jason Robert Brown’s score.
Naman Ramachandran The U.K.’s Theatre Royal Windsor has postponed comedian and actor Russell Brand’s live show “Bipolarisation.” The theater management team shared the following statement from the promoters of Russell Brand’s “Bipolarisation” tour: “We are postponing these few remaining addiction charity fundraiser shows, we don’t like doing it – but we know you’ll understand.” More to follow.
Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan have added a huge football pitch to their already incredible £3.5million Essex mansion.The Towie star - who is known for his love of the game - revealed he'd installed the large pitch, complete with perfectly-cut lawn lines, in the grounds of the new house he shares with wife Michelle, 36. Posting a video of himself having a kickabout, a topless Mark, also 36, was clearly thrilled at the latest addition to the property, which already boasts a cinema room and swimming pool.
Michelle Keegan has been branded 'stunning' by her former Coronation Street co-star as she gave a glimpse into her 'special' day. The actress ditched being in front of the camera for a TV role to pose for the cameras during a first look at her new clothing collection with Very.
Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan have been having some changes made to their Essex mansion - but not before disagreeing over decoration choices.The couple, both 36, live in a mansion reported to be worth £3.5 million and have been showing off their extensive renovation with fans on Instagram. Mark has now revealed that the couple have made a change to their living room after the pair disagreed on whether things should be kept open plan or not.
Michelle Keegan’s latest collection with Very has just dropped, and it has everything you need to create the perfect autumn wardrobe. With prices starting at just £18, Michelle’s new collection features 46 pieces including chunky knitwear, chic outerwear, and timeless essentials like midi skirts and flattering skater dresses to create a wardrobe that will see you through the colder months.
Sophia Scorziello editor All Art’s upcoming non-fiction feature “Manhattan Theatre Club, a Home for Artists” will explore the 50-year history of one of the most impactful off-Broadway theaters in New York. Helmed by the club’s very own Lynn Meadow and Barry Grove, the film stitches together archival footage and photos and interviews with stars like Laura Linney, Edie Falco, Sam Waterston and Sarah Jessica Parker.
Michelle Keegan appears to have teased an expansion to her family after being on 'auntie duties'. The actress celebrated her eighth wedding anniversary with her husband Mark Wright back in May, who took to social media to mark the occasion.
Lily Allen has told a theatre critic to “get in the bin” over their comments about her West End show The Pillowman.The play, which recently came to the end of its run at the Duke of York’s Theatre in London, saw Allen play Katurian, a writer who is questioned by the authorities about a spate of murders that bear similarities to her short stories.Written by The Banshees of Inisherin director Martin McDonagh, The Pillowman also starred Steve Pemberton and Paul Kaye.Following a string of mixed reviews for the show, Allen has found herself involved in an online spat with theatre critic Mark Shenton.It all started when Shenton took exception to a positive review quote from All That Dazzles, which read: “Undoubtedly one of the best plays of the year.”In a blog post, Shenton branded the review “utterly meaningless” as it came from a “blog that calls just about every show they see as ‘potentially’ or ‘undoubtedly’ one of the best of the year”.Shenton then took aim at the The Pillowman director Matthew Dunster on X (formerly Twitter), stating that he was “relieved” that he missed the show.In response, Allen fired back: “This is such a bizarre stance for a so called theatre enthusiast. 60000 people bought tickets to come and see this show and I’d say 90% of them were up on their feet at the curtain.“It’s insane that a quote on a poster is what stopped you from coming to see something that you profess to care so much about.
Whether she’s walking the red carpet or soaking up the sun at home, Michelle Keegan certainly knows how to dress to impress, no matter the occasion or season. With the sun still shining into September, Michelle’s latest fashion collection with Very is a great place to pick up those last minute summer looks that will be just as timeless this time next year as they are now.
Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan are finally settled in their dream home after years spent creating their perfect pad. When the couple threw their no-expense-spared lavish Marchella housewarming bash last week, it wasn’t just a way to show off their £3.5 million Essex mansion, it was also a “restart” for their life together, a source told new after the party.
Michelle Keegan debuted a new, much shorter hairstyle at the National Television Awards on Tuesday, having undergone a hair transformation just hours before the awards bash. The former Coronation Street actress, 36, ditched her signature long locks in favour of a long bob on the red carpet, proving she can pull off just about any style. Follow our live NTAs blog here Michelle, who shared a rare make-up free selfie ahead of the NTAs, wore her short locks in loose curls with one side tucked behind her ear to show off her diamond earrings.
Michelle Keegan shared a rare makeup-free selfie as she headed to the O2 Arena for tonight's NTAs. The star is joining the rest of the cast of Sky original series Brassic as they hope for a celebration on Tuesday evening, 5 September.The hit series is nominated for an award in the comedy category, and is facing off against the likes of Ghosts, Ted Lasso and Young Sheldon. But as Michelle, 36, raced over to the venue and nearby hotel to start getting ready for the festivities, she admitted it was a struggle after jetting back to the UK from a trip to Bali.
Actress Danielle Harold was a teenager when she joined the cast of EastEnders and admits she’s fully aware of the difficulties of navigating life outside of soapland.The 31-year-old Londoner said her final on-screen goodbye to her character Lola Pierce, who died from a devastating brain tumour, in scenes that aired in May. Speaking exclusively to OK!, Danielle says she’s finally ready to close her Lola “chapter” and has her ambitions set on big roles, similar to the likes of former Coronation Street stars Michelle Keegan and Suranne Jones.
Michelle Keegan has shared how she likes to 'switch off' when on holiday as she enjoyed a short but sweet trip to Bali. The actress looked incredible as she showed off her bronzed glow and sensational figure in a cut-out dress as she attended a wedding alongside her husband Mark Wright.
Michelle Keegan showed off her natural curls as she enjoyed a lavish getaway in Bali for a friend's destination wedding.The former Coronation Street, 36, stayed in the luxury Four Seasons Resort with husband Mark Wright, who served as a groomsman at the nuptials. Sharing some snaps of the holiday to her Instagram, Michelle shared that the humidity had left her hair rather curly, as she referenced Friends, writing: "In Monica's voice...
The Education Secretary was caught on camera voicing her frustrations over coverage surrounding the potentially dangerous concrete in many British schools.
There's only a handful of characters that Neighbours viewers old enough to remember the 1980s can easily recall. Scott and Charlene, Des and Daphne, Madge and Harold, Henry, Paul and Plain Jane Superbrain – they're probably all on the list.
Fans have been left distracted as they spotted the same cheeky detail in Michelle Keegan's housewarming snaps. The actress and her husband Mark Wright threw an epic festival-themed bash with their nearest and dearest to mark their dream home officially being complete.
The celebrity world is full of unexpected connections and surprise friendships - and the reasoning behind one of arguably the most peculiar kinships has today been revealed, leaving fans baffled. Despite being just 12 years old with The Only Way Is Essex premiered on ITV2 in 2010, Stranger Things actress and global talent Millie Bobby Brown has become extremely pally with much-loved reality star Mark Wright.