Mary Badham, Hollywood’s original Scout Finch in the 1962 film of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, has been cast in the touring stage production of Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation. This time around, Badham, who has acted infrequently in the decades since her indelible performance in the classic movie, will portray Scout’s mean-as-a-snake drug-addicted racist neighbor Mrs. Dubose.
Badham’s surprise casting was announced today by producers, who unveiled the complete cast of the play’s first national tour. The tour, which stars the previously announced Richard Thomas as Atticus Finch, launches March 27 in Buffalo, before moving on to Boston, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Chicago, Cincinnati and other cities.
The Broadway production of Sorkin’s adaptation is currently on hiatus and is scheduled to reopen with Greg Kinnear as Atticus on June 1. Jeff Daniels originated the role when Mockingbird opened in 2018 and returned when the production re-opened (at the Shubert Theatre) following the pandemic shutdown.
Badham’s surprise casting was announced today by producers, who unveiled the complete cast of the play’s first national tour. The tour, which stars the previously announced Richard Thomas as Atticus Finch, launches March 27 in Buffalo, before moving on to Boston, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Chicago, Cincinnati and other cities.
The Broadway production of Sorkin’s adaptation is currently on hiatus and is scheduled to reopen with Greg Kinnear as Atticus on June 1. Jeff Daniels originated the role when Mockingbird opened in 2018 and returned when the production re-opened (at the Shubert Theatre) following the pandemic shutdown.
- 3/7/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
The Shubert Theatre in New York City last was filled on Thursday night with Oscar winners, media titans, and, of course, Broadway legends who came out for the opening of “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
The starry guest list included Oprah Winfrey, Barry Diller, “Les Misérables” co-stars Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Gayle King, Magic Johnson, Ej Johnson, Spike Lee, Fran Lebowitz, Hasan Minhaj, Samuel L. Jackson, Zosia Mamet, Andrew Rannells, Jon Hamm, Michael Stuhlbarg, Lesley Stahl, Iman, Bernadette Peters, George C. Wolfe, Adam Rippon, Tina Fey, Alex Witt, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Joe Morton, and Andrea Martin.
The stakes are high for the Broadway production, with a script by Aaron Sorkin and directed by Bartlett Sher, after facing opposition from the estate of “Mockingbird” novelist Harper Lee.
Molly Bloom, the real-life inspiration of the Sorkin-directed feature film “Molly’s Game,” was also spotted in the crowd.
“I don’t...
The starry guest list included Oprah Winfrey, Barry Diller, “Les Misérables” co-stars Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Gayle King, Magic Johnson, Ej Johnson, Spike Lee, Fran Lebowitz, Hasan Minhaj, Samuel L. Jackson, Zosia Mamet, Andrew Rannells, Jon Hamm, Michael Stuhlbarg, Lesley Stahl, Iman, Bernadette Peters, George C. Wolfe, Adam Rippon, Tina Fey, Alex Witt, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Joe Morton, and Andrea Martin.
The stakes are high for the Broadway production, with a script by Aaron Sorkin and directed by Bartlett Sher, after facing opposition from the estate of “Mockingbird” novelist Harper Lee.
Molly Bloom, the real-life inspiration of the Sorkin-directed feature film “Molly’s Game,” was also spotted in the crowd.
“I don’t...
- 12/14/2018
- by Elizabeth Taylor
- Variety Film + TV
Tickets go on sale to the public this Saturday, June 9 for the Broadway production of To Kill A Mockingbird, Aaron Sorkin's new play, directed by Bartlett Sher. Jeff Daniels will head a cast which includes Celia Keenan-Bolger, Will Pullen, Gideon Glick, Frederick Weller, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Stark Sands, Dakin Matthews, Erin Wilhelmi, Neal Huff, Phyllis Somerville, Liv Rooth, Danny Wolohan, and Latanya Richardson Jackson.
- 6/6/2018
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Jeff Daniels, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Will Pullen, Gideon Glick, Latanya Richardson Jackson, Stark Sands, Fred Weller, Erin Wilhelmi, Dakin Matthews, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Phyllis Somerville, and Liv Rooth will star on Broadway this fall in Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin's new play, based on Harper Lee's classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novelTO Kill A Mockingbird. The play will be directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher.To Kill A Mockingbird, which is produced by Scott Rudin and Lincoln Center Theater Andre Bishop, Producing Artistic Director, will begin previewsThursday, November 1and open onThursday, December 13at a theatre to be announced.Additional casting will be announced shortly.
- 2/15/2018
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
When you go camping, you never know who you might encounter in the isolated wilderness, and the new poster for IFC Midnight's Killing Ground sends a foreboding message to outdoor enthusiasts. Also in today's Horror Highlights is a trailer for The Sublet and clips and release details for the horror comedy Hank Boyd is Dead.
Killing Ground Poster: Written and directed by Damien Power, Killing Ground stars Stephen Hunter, Harriet Dyer, Aaron Pederson, Ian Meadows, and Aaron Glenane. IFC Midnight will release Killing Ground in theaters and on VOD beginning July 21st. In case you missed it, read our own Heather Wixson's Sundance review of Killing Ground.
Synopsis: "A couple’s romantic camping trip becomes a desperate fight for survival in this ultra-raw, unhinged kill ride. In need of a break from the pressures of their life in the city, Sam (Harriet Dyer) and Ian (Ian Meadows) head...
Killing Ground Poster: Written and directed by Damien Power, Killing Ground stars Stephen Hunter, Harriet Dyer, Aaron Pederson, Ian Meadows, and Aaron Glenane. IFC Midnight will release Killing Ground in theaters and on VOD beginning July 21st. In case you missed it, read our own Heather Wixson's Sundance review of Killing Ground.
Synopsis: "A couple’s romantic camping trip becomes a desperate fight for survival in this ultra-raw, unhinged kill ride. In need of a break from the pressures of their life in the city, Sam (Harriet Dyer) and Ian (Ian Meadows) head...
- 7/1/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Tagline: "Not All Secrets Stay Buried." More details are coming out for Terror Film's Hank Boyd is Dead. Now, an official trailer and poster are available here. This twisted comedy releases this week, through Video-on-demand. And, Hank Boyd is Dead will be released worldwide. The film stars: Stefanie E. Frame, David Christopher Wells, Carole Monferdini, Liv Rooth and others. A closer look at the film's promotional material is hosted here. The film's story revolves around a funeral. Sarah (Frame) is catering the event. But, she is soon embroiled in a family drama. With family member turning on family member, Sarah must uncover a secret, living in an upstairs bedroom. Terror Films will release the film across the globe. Hank Boyd is Dead will show in territories such as Canada, the U.S., Asia, Ireland, the U.K. and several others. As well, most digital hosting platforms will show the film,...
- 6/26/2017
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Terror Films will release Sean Melia's Hank Boyd is Dead, in just a few days. The film is a blend of horror and comedy, set around a funeral. Central character Sarah (Stefanie E. Frame) is organizing part of the wake. But, she quickly wants to throw in the towel, after meeting Hank's very strange family. Hank Boyd is Dead also stars: David Christopher Wells, Liv Rooth and Carole Monferdini. A clip for the film, titled "Let Me Know if You Find It" and several stills are hosted here. Sarah is in over her head. After the funeral, Sarah is confronted by Hank's misdeeds. They are reflected through his family, who are hiding some of Hank's secrets. Beverly, Hank's mother, Aubrey, his sister, and other family members sabotage the post-funeral arrangements as Sarah is exposed to more and more of the family's strangeness. Hank Boyd is Dead will show through Video-on-demand,...
- 6/23/2017
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
‘Lives of the Saints’ Theater Review: ‘Venus in Fur’ Author Delivers Cheap Laughs and Low-Key Whimsy
The title “Lives of the Saints” promises so much: kinky medieval torture, bizarre eating disorders, blood spurting from the hands and feet at key moments. None of these things are touched on in the David Ives comedy, which opened Tuesday at New York’s Duke on 42nd Street, and is actually not one play but six short skits. What these skits — some new, some not — have to do with saints is that the last and the best of them is titled “Lives of Saints,” and portrays two elderly cooks (Kelly Hutchinson, Liv Rooth) who prepare meals for funeral-goers in a.
- 2/25/2015
- by Robert Hofler
- The Wrap
Recently, CBS released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming " Elementary" episode 6 of season 3. The episode is entitled, "Terra Pericolosa," and it turns out that we're going to see a murdering map stealing criminal, prompt the investigative attention of Holmes and Watson, and more. In the new, 6th episode press release: Holmes and Watson are going to search for a thief who commits murder to procure a rare map. Press release number 2: Holmes and Watson will search for a thief who committed murder to steal a rare map. In the meantime, Watson is going to become concerned with Sherlock’s escalating interference into Kitty’s burgeoning personal life. Mamie Gummer guest stars as wealthy New York heiress, Margaret Bray. Guest stars feature: Ophelia Lovibond (Kitty Winter), Mamie Gummer (Margaret Bray), Eric Schweig (Leon Moody), Skipp Sudduth (William Ziff), K.Todd Freeman (Rafael) and Liv Rooth (Sharon Tavener). The...
- 11/27/2014
- by Derek
- OnTheFlix
New cast members have been announced for Three Day Hangover's Big Boozy Benefit, an event supporting the company's awesome 2014 Season Jennifer Mudge Rocky, Autumn Hurlbert NBC's The Sound of Music Live, Allison Guinn Hair, Stephen Plunkett War Horse, The Mend, Chad Goodridge Passing Strange, January Lavoy Enron, and Liv Rooth Beyond Therapy, Venus in Fur will join the previously announced cast members, all of whom represent a crazy-talented and ridiculously good-looking group of actors from Broadway, film and TV.
- 3/19/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
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