Last Thursday Roger attended the opening night of "The Seafarer" at the Booth Theatre in New York. Pictures are at: Wireimage
Saturday, December 08, 2007
Seafarer
Last Thursday Roger attended the opening night of "The Seafarer" at the Booth Theatre in New York. Pictures are at: Wireimage
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Farnsworth Invention
Last night Roger attended the opening night of "The Farnsworth Invention" on Broadway. Broadway World has some nice pictures on the website:
Broadway World
And there are some more pictures on WireImage
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Roger Leaves Williamstown
The Williamstown Theatre Festival has confirmed that Roger is leaving the post of artistic director. Nicholas Martin has been named as his successor.
The official press release says:
"During his tenure at the WTF, Mr. Rees presented some of the most acclaimed productions in the WTF’s recent history, including 'Autumn Garden' and 'The Corn Is Green' (directed by Martin) from the 2007 season. In addition, he spearheaded continued innovation in the WTF’s education programs, most notably the leapFROG program, which offers young writers, directors and actors a chance to write and workshop a new play and a new musical each summer.
“Roger came in at a time of transition for the Williamstown Theatre Festival, and did a great job setting a foundation of innovation for the future,” said WTF Board President Harris. “He also helped to reaffirm our focus on training the next generation of artists while continuing our tradition of top notch productions.”
“The WTF position has been a terrific chapter for me,” said Mr. Rees. “Over the course of my career, I’ve had the opportunity to act, direct and write, and at the Williamstown Theatre Festival I had the chance to bring all of those strands together.” Mr. Rees will be moving on to focus on his many opportunities to act and direct in theater, film and television."
Full press release: Williamstown Theatre Festival
The official press release says:
"During his tenure at the WTF, Mr. Rees presented some of the most acclaimed productions in the WTF’s recent history, including 'Autumn Garden' and 'The Corn Is Green' (directed by Martin) from the 2007 season. In addition, he spearheaded continued innovation in the WTF’s education programs, most notably the leapFROG program, which offers young writers, directors and actors a chance to write and workshop a new play and a new musical each summer.
“Roger came in at a time of transition for the Williamstown Theatre Festival, and did a great job setting a foundation of innovation for the future,” said WTF Board President Harris. “He also helped to reaffirm our focus on training the next generation of artists while continuing our tradition of top notch productions.”
“The WTF position has been a terrific chapter for me,” said Mr. Rees. “Over the course of my career, I’ve had the opportunity to act, direct and write, and at the Williamstown Theatre Festival I had the chance to bring all of those strands together.” Mr. Rees will be moving on to focus on his many opportunities to act and direct in theater, film and television."
Full press release: Williamstown Theatre Festival
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Williamstown??
Variety reports that Roger is about to leave the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Nothing to this effect is mentioned on the official website though.
Sunday, September 09, 2007
The Cardinal
Roger will appear in the series of Revelation Readings for the Red Bull Theatre early next year. He will appear in The Cardinal, by James Shirley, directed by Carl Forsman. The performance will take place on Monday January 21st, at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons.
For more information, visit Red Bull Theatre
For more information, visit Red Bull Theatre
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Major Barbara
Roger will appear on the L.A. Theatre Works' The Play's The Thing series of performances at the Skirball Cultural Center in December. He will co-star with Kate Burton in George Bernard Shaw's Major Barbara from December 12-16.
For more information and for tickets:
LATW
For more information and for tickets:
LATW
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Monet Review
Jen Thomas has written a review for the Monet reading on iBerkshires.com.
"Rees gave life to Monet’s letters, which chronicled the journey of a man plagued by financial woes and struggling with acceptance both in his personal and professional lives. Using Monet’s own words, Rees revealed a truly emotional man who loved passionately, despaired deeply and wrote dramatically. Most famous for his tranquil paintings of nature scenes, Monet lived a tumultuous yet full life, dedicated to artistic pursuits until his last days."
Full review at: iBerkshires.com
"Rees gave life to Monet’s letters, which chronicled the journey of a man plagued by financial woes and struggling with acceptance both in his personal and professional lives. Using Monet’s own words, Rees revealed a truly emotional man who loved passionately, despaired deeply and wrote dramatically. Most famous for his tranquil paintings of nature scenes, Monet lived a tumultuous yet full life, dedicated to artistic pursuits until his last days."
Full review at: iBerkshires.com
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Monet Reading
The Berkshire Eagle has a story on Roger's reading of Monet's letters.
"It's always helpful to understand all dimensions of a character," said Rees, an acclaimed actor and director who has headed the WTF since 2005. "I always tell my Shakespeare class that Shakespeare could have worn a pair of Levi's. Monet could have done that, too, though he did get a little portly later in life."
The full story is at: Unknown Monet revealed
"It's always helpful to understand all dimensions of a character," said Rees, an acclaimed actor and director who has headed the WTF since 2005. "I always tell my Shakespeare class that Shakespeare could have worn a pair of Levi's. Monet could have done that, too, though he did get a little portly later in life."
The full story is at: Unknown Monet revealed
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Monet's Letters
From the Williamstown Newsletter:
Roger Rees reads Monet’s Letters at the Clark Art Institute – Monday, August 20 at 7:30. Monet often expressed his most private thoughts on his artistic process, financial woes and romantic yearnings in his personal correspondence. Roger Rees will read excerpts from a selection of the artist’s letters to celebrate “The Unknown Monet: Pastels and Drawings” - the first exhibition to focus on the artist’s graphic works.
Tickets are $20 for the general public, $15 for Festival and Clark members, and $10 for students. Tickets are available by calling the Clark Box Office at 413.458.0524.
Roger Rees reads Monet’s Letters at the Clark Art Institute – Monday, August 20 at 7:30. Monet often expressed his most private thoughts on his artistic process, financial woes and romantic yearnings in his personal correspondence. Roger Rees will read excerpts from a selection of the artist’s letters to celebrate “The Unknown Monet: Pastels and Drawings” - the first exhibition to focus on the artist’s graphic works.
Tickets are $20 for the general public, $15 for Festival and Clark members, and $10 for students. Tickets are available by calling the Clark Box Office at 413.458.0524.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Physicists Reviews
The Times Union has a review of the play, written by Michael Eck.
About Roger:
"Rees is in good form as "Newton," and he is virtually unidentifiable upon his entrance under all those prissy curls. Mark Blum is his equal as "Einstein."
About the production:
""The Physicists" is dated, but with a little work on the patron's part its messages can be easily translated to today. Regardless, it is a very entertaining, thought-provoking show, given a solid, often striking production by the festival."
Full review: Times Union
In the Boston Globe Terry Byrne has a slightly different opinion:
"Friedrich Durrenmatt's "The Physicists" feels painfully dated. In a world in which improvised explosive devices generate more fear than the atomic bomb, a play about preventing knowledge from getting into the wrong hands seems out of synch. Set in 1962, this darkly comic drama lacks the intensity of Durrenmatt's better-known "The Visit," and it gets tangled in overwrought plot twists. But the Williamstown Theatre Festival production delivers a sudden jolt of energy halfway through the second act, due in large part to the sheer force of will of the three leading players.
...
Fortunately, Blum, Rees, and Campbell rise to the occasion as their characters' carefully constructed pretenses fall away. Blum is almost childlike as the wry, absent-minded professor; Rees is commanding, almost comically condescending as he plops on his Newton wig; and Campbell's ardent plea to protect mankind from scientific knowledge is delivered with earnest sincerity."
Full review:
Boston Globe
About Roger:
"Rees is in good form as "Newton," and he is virtually unidentifiable upon his entrance under all those prissy curls. Mark Blum is his equal as "Einstein."
About the production:
""The Physicists" is dated, but with a little work on the patron's part its messages can be easily translated to today. Regardless, it is a very entertaining, thought-provoking show, given a solid, often striking production by the festival."
Full review: Times Union
In the Boston Globe Terry Byrne has a slightly different opinion:
"Friedrich Durrenmatt's "The Physicists" feels painfully dated. In a world in which improvised explosive devices generate more fear than the atomic bomb, a play about preventing knowledge from getting into the wrong hands seems out of synch. Set in 1962, this darkly comic drama lacks the intensity of Durrenmatt's better-known "The Visit," and it gets tangled in overwrought plot twists. But the Williamstown Theatre Festival production delivers a sudden jolt of energy halfway through the second act, due in large part to the sheer force of will of the three leading players.
...
Fortunately, Blum, Rees, and Campbell rise to the occasion as their characters' carefully constructed pretenses fall away. Blum is almost childlike as the wry, absent-minded professor; Rees is commanding, almost comically condescending as he plops on his Newton wig; and Campbell's ardent plea to protect mankind from scientific knowledge is delivered with earnest sincerity."
Full review:
Boston Globe
Tony Awards
Roger has joined the Nominating Committee for the Tony Awards. He will be on the committe for three years, starting this season.
The Nominating Committee, according to a press statement, "attends all productions during the Broadway season, and meets on the date designated by the Administration Committee to determine, by vote, the Tony Award nominees for that season."
The Nominating Committee, according to a press statement, "attends all productions during the Broadway season, and meets on the date designated by the Administration Committee to determine, by vote, the Tony Award nominees for that season."
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Talk on The Physicists
At the Williamstown Theatre Festival on Wednesday, August 15 there is a talk with THE PHYSICISTS director Kevin O’Rourke and Roger Rees. Patrons are invited to gather in the lounge outside of Center Stage at 7:15 to enjoy the Pre-Show Talk Wednesday, Kevin O’Rourke is director of the PHYSICISTS and Artistic Director of the Williams College Summer Theatre Lab.
Friday, August 10, 2007
First review
And the first review on Berkshire Bright Focus:
"Newton is played with nuance, outrageous subtlety and a wonderful sense of humor by Roger Rees. Whether bewigged or not, his character’s characters are constant surprises and his comments about disguise and accent are gloriously rendered."
For the full review: The Physicists
"Newton is played with nuance, outrageous subtlety and a wonderful sense of humor by Roger Rees. Whether bewigged or not, his character’s characters are constant surprises and his comments about disguise and accent are gloriously rendered."
For the full review: The Physicists
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Cabaret
Roger will appear in the late night cabaret at Williamstown this week, 9-11 August. According to the songlist he will perform "Find Your Grail" with Grace mcLean. Broadwayworld has all the details.
Sunday, August 05, 2007
The Physicists
At the Williamstown Theatre Festival Roger will appear in Friedrich Dürrenmatt's "The Physicists" from this Tuesday on. The cast features Roger, Mark Blum and Rob Campbell as three inmates in a mental asylum who believe themselves to be, respectively, Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein and John Mobius. This is a co-production with the Williams College Summer Theatre Lab, so other cast members are students.
The play runs from 7 through 18 August, with the press opening on 8 August.
The Berkshire Eagle has a short piece on the production:
Berkshire Eagle
The play runs from 7 through 18 August, with the press opening on 8 August.
The Berkshire Eagle has a short piece on the production:
Berkshire Eagle
Saturday, August 04, 2007
Invasion
Roger appears as Yorish in the new Nicole Kidman film "The Invasion". Daniel Craig and Jeremy Northam also star. "The Invasion" started out as a remake of "The Invasion of the Body Snatchers", but has turned out a little different. The film opens in the US on August 17, in other countries a little later.
There is a preview and a synopsis on the official website:
The Invasion
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Don Juan in Hell
The Williamstown Theatre Festival will present a reading of Don Juan in Hell by George Bernard Shaw, a free event on Monday, July 2 at 7:30 on the Nikos Stage. Roger directs the production and plays the Statue
Jim Dale (Tony Award-winner for Barnum, The Threepenny Opera) plays the Devil. Daniel Gerroll (Enchanted April, Dissonance at Williamstown) plays Don Juan. Lara Crystin Hughes plays Donna Ana.
Tickets are free and available at the Festival's website, 413.597.3400 and the Festival Box Office.
Jim Dale (Tony Award-winner for Barnum, The Threepenny Opera) plays the Devil. Daniel Gerroll (Enchanted April, Dissonance at Williamstown) plays Don Juan. Lara Crystin Hughes plays Donna Ana.
Tickets are free and available at the Festival's website, 413.597.3400 and the Festival Box Office.
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Herringbone Misfortune
The first performance of the show Roger directed for the Williamstown Theatre Festival didn't go too well last night. B.D. Wong, performing the one-man musical "Herringbone" gored his right thigh on a piano bench after about 30 minutes. He had to be taken to hospital and the show was called off.
As artistic director and director Roger addressed the audience from the stage after Wong left. "It's actually an auspicious opening to the season because we have an actor who's an actual human being and brave enough to admit he has to go to hospital . And I think we should applaud that." He continued, joking, "I could read you some sonnets."
Wong seems to be doing okay now, the show will go on again tonight.
As artistic director and director Roger addressed the audience from the stage after Wong left. "It's actually an auspicious opening to the season because we have an actor who's an actual human being and brave enough to admit he has to go to hospital . And I think we should applaud that." He continued, joking, "I could read you some sonnets."
Wong seems to be doing okay now, the show will go on again tonight.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Misalliance
Next Saturday, May 26 from 10 pm - midnight Roger will appear in Misalliance by George Bernard Shaw on 89.3 KPCC, L.A. Theatre Works’ The Play’s the Thing. Eric Stoltz, Joy Gregory, Morgan Sheppard,and Victoria Tennant also appear.
The play can be heard on the website for a week after the initial broadcast.
LA Theatre Works
The play can be heard on the website for a week after the initial broadcast.
LA Theatre Works
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Lucille Lortel Picture
The IMDb also has a picture of Roger taken at the Lucille Lortel Awards ceremony last Monday.
IMDb Roger Rees pictures
IMDb Roger Rees pictures
Narrows News
The IMDb has some new information on "The Narrows". The project is being filmed now in New York, and filming should end on May 30th. Roger plays the part of Prof. Reyerson.
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Lucille Lortel Awards
Roger was one of the presenters at the 22nd annual Lucille Lortel Awards, honoring the best of Off-Broadway on Monday night May 7. The evening was hosted by Bebe Neuwirth and Bobby Cannavale at New World Stages.
Pictures of the event, though none of Roger are at:
Theatermania
Pictures of the event, though none of Roger are at:
Theatermania
Saturday, May 05, 2007
Friday, May 04, 2007
Going Under News
From the production office:
GOING UNDER, an erotic drama set in contemporary New York, will have its San Francisco theatrical premiere at the Roxie FIlm Center from May 18-24, 2007. GOING UNDER is the story of a professional dominatrix and her psychotherapist client who break with convention and start seeing each other “on the outside”. GOING UNDER was co-written and directed by Eric Werthman, a 65-year-old first-time filmmaker and a practicing psychotherapist.
May 18-24, 2007
Roxie Film Center
3117 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-863-1087
http://www.roxie.com/
DIRECTOR ERIC WERTHMAN IN PERSON May 18 & 19 7pm shows.
Nightly at 7 & 9pm (no 7pm Monday May 21) Sat & Sun, 3, 5, 7, 9
And from Katie:
"Going Under" will be coming to DVD June 26th. It's being released by Blue Underground DVD.
GOING UNDER, an erotic drama set in contemporary New York, will have its San Francisco theatrical premiere at the Roxie FIlm Center from May 18-24, 2007. GOING UNDER is the story of a professional dominatrix and her psychotherapist client who break with convention and start seeing each other “on the outside”. GOING UNDER was co-written and directed by Eric Werthman, a 65-year-old first-time filmmaker and a practicing psychotherapist.
May 18-24, 2007
Roxie Film Center
3117 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-863-1087
http://www.roxie.com/
DIRECTOR ERIC WERTHMAN IN PERSON May 18 & 19 7pm shows.
Nightly at 7 & 9pm (no 7pm Monday May 21) Sat & Sun, 3, 5, 7, 9
And from Katie:
"Going Under" will be coming to DVD June 26th. It's being released by Blue Underground DVD.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Roger on stage at Williamstown
Roger is to appear as Sir Isaac Newton in "The Physicists" at the Williamstown Theater Festival this summer. The play was written by Friedrich Dürrenmatt, translated by James Kirkup and will be directed by Kevin O’Rourke. It will be performed on the Center Stage from August 7 to 18.
On Monday July 23 Roger will perform his one-man show celebrating Shakespeare's works, WHAT YOU WILL – AN EVENING BY AND ABOUT THE BARD at 7:30 on the Main Stage Tickets are $25, and the proceeds of this event benefit the Festival.
For more information see:
Playbill.com
Broadway.com
Williamstown Theater Festival
On Monday July 23 Roger will perform his one-man show celebrating Shakespeare's works, WHAT YOU WILL – AN EVENING BY AND ABOUT THE BARD at 7:30 on the Main Stage Tickets are $25, and the proceeds of this event benefit the Festival.
For more information see:
Playbill.com
Broadway.com
Williamstown Theater Festival
Berkshire Idols
Roger was a judge in the Berkshire Idols competition, a charity event to benefit four Berkshire region non-profit entities. The other judges were country music recording artist Michael Joseph and promotor John Souchack. The winner in the adult category was Jill Gallagher, youth winner was Renee Lussier.
Williamstown Theater Festival Artistic Director and Berkshire Idol judge Roger Rees with Berkshire Food Project Director Valerie Schwarz
For a full report see: iBerkshires.com
Williamstown Theater Festival Artistic Director and Berkshire Idol judge Roger Rees with Berkshire Food Project Director Valerie Schwarz
For a full report see: iBerkshires.com
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Artspass Interview
Artspass' Richard A. Humphrey interviews Roger on their website, which you can watch on-line. It lasts almost 23 minutes and in it Roger talks mainly about his work with the Collegiate Chorale. He talks about the relationship between words and music at some length, about Shakespeare and Verdi.
Roger explains that he feels very musical, that he plays the piano and that verse-reading is music in a way. He also talks about the way performances and productions come together.
He mentions young women saying to him at the stage door: "My mother loves your work". He also confesses to leaning towards the pathetic. And he claims: "My acting style has gone out of favour."
The interview was recorded in the spring of 2005.
See: Artspass, and just scroll down almost to the end.
Roger explains that he feels very musical, that he plays the piano and that verse-reading is music in a way. He also talks about the way performances and productions come together.
He mentions young women saying to him at the stage door: "My mother loves your work". He also confesses to leaning towards the pathetic. And he claims: "My acting style has gone out of favour."
The interview was recorded in the spring of 2005.
See: Artspass, and just scroll down almost to the end.
Friday, April 27, 2007
Collegiate Chorale Spring Benefit 2007
Roger will host "May! We Sing", the Spring Benefit 2007 for the Collegiate Chorale at The Racquet and Tennis Club (370 Park Avenue). It will feature sopranos Harolyn Blackwell and Christine Goerke. No date is mentioned, unfortunately. Does anyone know?
More information on the Collegiate Chorale's website.
More information on the Collegiate Chorale's website.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
The Narrows
The Los Angeles Daily News mentions that Roger is to appear in a film called "The Narrows" which is soon to go into production with Sophia Bush, Vincent D'Onofrio, Eddie Cahill and Roger Rees. It has Cahill as a New York University student and promising photographer -- whose father, D'Onofrio, wants him in the family business. Family as in mafia. It doesn't mention what part Roger is to play.
See: LA Daily News
See: LA Daily News
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
The Treatment
"The Treatment" will go on general release in New York on May 4, other US cities follow over the summer. Roger plays Leighton Proctor in the film. "The Treatment" won the award for "Best Made in New York Narrative Feature" at the Tribeca International Film Festival last year.
The film tells the story of Jake Singer, an anxious young schoolteacher living in New York, who embarks on a course of psychoanalysis with the maniacal Argentine-Freudian Dr. Ernesto Morales, therapist from hell, who wields his heavily accented sarcasm like a machete. Ian Holm plays Morales, Chris Eigeman plays Jake.
For more information:
The official website
New Yorker Films
Monday, April 23, 2007
Ahrens and Flaherty
Roger is to appear at an upcoming benefit for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in New York. The event, entitled "We Tell the Story: The Songs of Ahrens and Flaherty" will take place at the Lucille Lortel Theatre on April 30.
More information at: Playbill
More information at: Playbill
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
After What You Will
picture by Carol Pratt
The Washington Post has a review of Roger's show at the Folger Theatre. Peter Marks has some criticisms, but on the whole he is very favourable.
The whole review is at: Washington Post
Sunday, April 01, 2007
Thursday, March 29, 2007
What You Will
The Washington Post has a nice interview with Roger on his forthcoming one-man show "What You Will: By and About the Bard". The interviewer is Peter Marks.
Washington Post
Sunday, March 11, 2007
What You Will
The Washington Post carries an announcement for Roger's Shakespeare show at the end of the month:
Tony Award-winner Roger Rees stages his one-man show celebrating Shakespeare's works, "What You Will: An Evening by and About the Bard," March 30 through April 1 at the Folger Shakespeare Library. Tickets cost $37 to $45. Call 202-544-7077
See: the Washington Post.
Tony Award-winner Roger Rees stages his one-man show celebrating Shakespeare's works, "What You Will: An Evening by and About the Bard," March 30 through April 1 at the Folger Shakespeare Library. Tickets cost $37 to $45. Call 202-544-7077
See: the Washington Post.
Friday, March 09, 2007
Grey's Anatomy
Roger is due to appear on the next episode of Grey's anatomy, playing the new competition for Chief as Dr. Colin Marlow, a British doctor, according to spoilerfix. The episode airs on March 15.
Source:
Buddy TV
Grey's Anatomy News
Friday, February 09, 2007
Broadway Bears
An announcement from Broadwayworld.com:
The 10th Annual "Broadway Bears" auction will be presented on February 11th, 2007. Once again hosted by Bryan Batt (La Cage aux Folles, Beauty and the Beast), it will take place at B.B. King Blues Club and Grill (237 W. 42nd Street). Apparently one of the bears is dressed as Nicholas Nickleby and is to be signed by Roger. Can anyone get me a picture of this?
For the full story: Broadway World.
The 10th Annual "Broadway Bears" auction will be presented on February 11th, 2007. Once again hosted by Bryan Batt (La Cage aux Folles, Beauty and the Beast), it will take place at B.B. King Blues Club and Grill (237 W. 42nd Street). Apparently one of the bears is dressed as Nicholas Nickleby and is to be signed by Roger. Can anyone get me a picture of this?
For the full story: Broadway World.
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Williamstown 2007
On January 29 Roger announced the Williamstown Theatre Festival's upcoming season at the Adams Memorial Theatre. The season features three world premieres and brings Kate Burton, Kathleen Turner and B.D. Wong to Williamstown. Roger himself will direct B.D. Wong in the one-man musical Herringbone. Roger will appear at the festival too:
"Other Events - Mondays at the Festival
In addition to the new productions on the Main, Nikos and Center Stages, the Festival has an extensive schedule of other performances and readings. Each Monday night the spotlight turns to these events.
Mon. July 30:
WHAT YOU WILL – AN EVENING BY AND ABOUT THE BARD.
Roger Rees created and stars in this one-man show celebrating Shakespeare's works. Rees incorporates hysterical, historical, and histrionic observations on the Bard by notable personalities, ranging from David Garrick to George Bernard Shaw to Stevie Wonder. This new show premieres March 30 – April 1 at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington DC, as part of the Shakespeare in Washington Festival."
Artistic Director Roger Rees said, “This season holds great promise. We are delighted to present our first commissioned work, a play by Crispin Whittell, a wonderful young writer. We are thrilled to welcome the return of artists richly associated with the Festival, including Kate Burton and Nicky Martin, and others yet to come. Also, it’s very exciting to welcome Kathleen Turner and B. D. Wong to our family, as they bring their rich talents and great experience to our season. The generosity and friendship of Williams College means that this year we are presenting two plays in the Center Stage, architect William Rawn’s marvelous free-form black box theater. I believe that our community in Williamstown, audiences and artists alike, will have a truly wonderful season, one that will entertain, enliven and enlighten.”
"Other Events - Mondays at the Festival
In addition to the new productions on the Main, Nikos and Center Stages, the Festival has an extensive schedule of other performances and readings. Each Monday night the spotlight turns to these events.
Mon. July 30:
WHAT YOU WILL – AN EVENING BY AND ABOUT THE BARD.
Roger Rees created and stars in this one-man show celebrating Shakespeare's works. Rees incorporates hysterical, historical, and histrionic observations on the Bard by notable personalities, ranging from David Garrick to George Bernard Shaw to Stevie Wonder. This new show premieres March 30 – April 1 at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington DC, as part of the Shakespeare in Washington Festival."
Artistic Director Roger Rees said, “This season holds great promise. We are delighted to present our first commissioned work, a play by Crispin Whittell, a wonderful young writer. We are thrilled to welcome the return of artists richly associated with the Festival, including Kate Burton and Nicky Martin, and others yet to come. Also, it’s very exciting to welcome Kathleen Turner and B. D. Wong to our family, as they bring their rich talents and great experience to our season. The generosity and friendship of Williams College means that this year we are presenting two plays in the Center Stage, architect William Rawn’s marvelous free-form black box theater. I believe that our community in Williamstown, audiences and artists alike, will have a truly wonderful season, one that will entertain, enliven and enlighten.”
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
The Prestige
Travelling back from Brazil to the Netherlands I got to see "The Prestige", just before it opens in the Netherlands. Not the best way to see it, on a small screen, but good enough for me. As always, not enough Roger in the film. I quite liked the film, though I didn't really like any of the main characters. At least it is good to see Roger in a big production, and not playing a villain for once.
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