She appeared in more than 100 films on both sides of the Atlantic in a career that spanned nine decades.

A discussion of British cast albums that have yet to make the jump from vinyl to compact disc.

A discussion of British cast albums that have yet to make the jump from vinyl to compact disc.

My doubts have been confirmed about Natasha Richardson and Alan Cumming filming a "Cabaret" movie. Last month, I speculated that the talks would result in nothing more than a return to the Broadway production and possibly a taping for television, and that appears to be exactly what will happen. Along the way, Richardson also had to drop out of the planned Roundabout revival of Strindberg’s Miss Julie with Philip Seymour Hoffman. The production is apparently still on: Having lost Our Town and the new Spring Awakening musical in the space of about a month, the Roundabout can ill afford to drop its starriest revival of the season and is looking frantically for a new Julie. The most likely candidate appears to be Rachel Weisz, whose last stage role — in Neil LaBute’s The Shape of Things — involved sexual manipulation as well. Weisz repeated her role for the "Shape of Things" film, which is scheduled to open in either February or March of 2003.

My doubts have been confirmed about Natasha Richardson and Alan Cumming filming a "Cabaret" movie. Last month, I speculated that the talks would result in nothing more than a return to the Broadway production and possibly a taping for television, and that appears to be exactly what will happen. Along the way, Richardson also had to drop out of the planned Roundabout revival of Strindberg’s Miss Julie with Philip Seymour Hoffman. The production is apparently still on: Having lost Our Town and the new Spring Awakening musical in the space of about a month, the Roundabout can ill afford to drop its starriest revival of the season and is looking frantically for a new Julie. The most likely candidate appears to be Rachel Weisz, whose last stage role — in Neil LaBute’s The Shape of Things — involved sexual manipulation as well. Weisz repeated her role for the "Shape of Things" film, which is scheduled to open in either February or March of 2003.

The world premiere, also starring Boyd Gaines and Andrew Veenstra, runs through May 6 at the Connecticut venue.

Doug Hughes directs the adaptation by Douglas McGrath.

Doug Hughes directs the adaptation by Douglas McGrath.

TACT/The Actors Company Theatre presents the groundbreaking drama The Killing of Sister George, which explores sexual identity, power and politics in a changing world, officially opening Oct. 7 following previews that began Sept. 23.

TACT/The Actors Company Theatre presents the groundbreaking drama The Killing of Sister George, which explores sexual identity, power and politics in a changing world, beginning Sept. 23.

Playbill.com offers a round-up of some of the new productions, ranging from edgy new works to classic revivals, playing Off-Broadway during the fall season.

News, views and reviews about the women of the musical theatre and the concert/cabaret stage.

News, views and reviews about the women of the musical theatre and the concert/cabaret stage.