Charlotte Jones' Humble Boy has now extended its run at the Gielgud Theatre to November 30.
The play, which began its life at the National Theatre's Cottesloe, was a surprise hit, even though it starred Dame Diana Rigg and Simon Russell Beale.
A personal triumph for Beale as well as the author, it has continued to flourish on Shaftesbury Avenue, with Felicity Kendal playing the role created by Dame Diana.
—By Paul Webb Theatrenow
Shields' candidacy has been announced on the heels of current president Kate Shindle's decision to opt out of re-election this year.
The Titaníque co-writer and star will lead the cast as a woman trapped in a Golden Age Off-Broadway musical.
The stage adaptation of the beloved Studio Ghibli film previously took home six Olivier Awards.
Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada lead the cast of the book-to-stage adaptation.
Cole Escola, who penned the campy comedy, also stars as Mary Todd Lincoln opposite Conrad Ricamora as Abraham Lincoln.
The musical centers on best friends who attempt to solve the murder of their favorite author via their true crime podcast.
Several current stars have also extended their runs in the musical at the Dominion Theatre.
From under-resourced classrooms to the national stage, Story Pirates' The Amazing Adventure tour brings laughter and learning to cities nationwide.
The honor awards an unrestricted cash prize of $525,000 and up to $25,000 in retirement funds.
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