Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today.
Ralph Fiennes' Richard III Eyes New York Transfer
There’ll be no need for discontent if this happens! The Almeida Theatre’s production of Richard III, led by Ralph Fiennes, could be heading to the Big Apple. Helmed by Tony winner Rupert Goold (King Charles III, American Psycho) and also starring Vanessa Redgrave, Shakespeare’s classic may also tranfer to the West End, the Daily Mail reports. The show is currently running at the Almeida through August 6 and will also broadcast live to movie theaters around the world on July 21.
Waitress Aiming for London's West End
Pies all round! Waitress is circling a West End opening in spring 2017. According to the Daily Mail, the producers and director, Diane Paulus, are looking at potential theaters for Sara Bareilles' tuner; no word yet on whether Tony winner Jessie Mueller would cross the pond with the production. Waitress is currently baking up a storm at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre.
Watch Broadway Faves Tackle Difficult People
It's a case of spot your Broadway favorite in the first trailer of the second season of Difficult People, starring New York BFF's Julie Klausner and Billy Eichner. Watch out below for Lin-Manuel Miranda, Andrea Martin, Jackie Hoffman and Derrick Baskin; the first two episodes of the upcoming series will be available on Hulu on July 12.