Alec Newman appearing in some counter-programing theater for the holiday season

[Mysterious Benefactor]

According to Variety (A few London theaters counter-program during holiday season), Alec Newman ('04 Barn) is appearing in a production of King Lear headed by Derek Jacobi.

[Annie]

Hi MB  i think i saw Alec  in a Wegman's  commercial  for the holidays  . 
                          Love   Anne

[Midnite]

Thanks, MB.  Fantastic find!

The article says the production will broadcast as part of National Theatre Live.  So if you want to find a screen near you, go to the NTL home page, select "Productions" and use the link below King Lear to find a venue.  Feb. 3! 

[Midnite]

Wegman's must be an East Coast thing??

[Annie]

Hi Midnite  yes its  here in the NorthEast  Wegmans  is  It's  grocery store.
                 Love   Anne

[Mysterious Benefactor]

An extremely favorable review: King Lear

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Another review: King Lear - one that finds Newman's performance "impressive" and "arrestingly vulpine."

And one that describes Newman's character as "an ebullient bastard": King Lear

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Here's a review that calls Newman "virile and powerful": Jacobi's Power-Crazy King Lear Whispers at Storm, Chills With Rage: Review

[Mysterious Benefactor]

Apparently the production is going on tour: Sir Derek Jacobi to bring his King Lear to Welsh audiences

And the February 3rd performance is going to be screened in British cinemas live from the London stage.

[Mysterious Benefactor]

Apparently the February 3rd performance won't be the only one screened - and the screenings won't be limited to British cinemas: Donmar Warehouse's KING LEAR Gets Broadcast at La Mirada Theatre, 2/20

[Midnite]

An updated list of the US venues for National Theatre Live is here:  http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/61172/venues-amp-booking/usa-venues.html.  Select the venue for more info-- most are screening King Lear.

[Mysterious Benefactor]

Thanks for the list. And there's one not all that far from me. But wouldn't you know they're predicting another huge snowstorm that day.  

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Another review that references Newman's performance: King Lear, Theatre Royal, Glasgow

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Another: Reviews: King Lear

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A review that mentions how "impressive" Newman is: Flawless production shows the rest how it's done