August 2007 - November 2007

29 October - We'd like to wish Rufus a very happy birthday from roofsewell.com, the rufus forum and all of his fans! if you haven't checked out the Birthday Tribute Page today is the day to do it. You can find it here.

28 October Update - There are two new stories this morning about Rock 'n' Roll. One from the New York Daily News focusing on Rufus and another from NorthJersey.com focusing on Tom Stoppard. You can read them here and here.

28 October - We've got some great additions to the Rock 'n' Roll Fan Page thanks to tinkerdog. You can find them here. We also have a couple of new items in the photo gallery courtesy of ge2.

26 October - A small bit about Vinyan: (Sewell) says, "It was uncomfortable to read. I found it very difficult but I spoke to (my son) every day and got whatever contact I could. And after a while, the work became a very separate thing."  You can read the rest here.

25 October - With Rufus' Birthday just a few days away, it's time to unveil all of your hard work on the Rufus Birthday Page. You can click the link at the top of the page for the Clip of the Month or you can find it here.

If you happen to be in New York on November 5 Rufus and Sinead Cusack will be in attendance at An Evening with Trevor Nunn at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College. You can read more about here.

24 October - Men's Vogue has done a small interview with Rufus. Not much new but some lovely (and true) things were said: There was an edge to him, which I found unsurprising, given that in his presence reasonably sensible film journalists became totally insensible, announcing him breathlessly, like a teenage girl would: He was "Byronic," "unruly," "haunting," "smoldering," and—poor man—the "living incarnation of Heathcliff." The adjectives that went before him were trite and reductive because, above and beyond his physical beauty (Sewell is a joy to look at), he is a bloody good actor, a fact that had been mainly misted over. You can find the rest of it here.

23 October - Now that you've had a chance to see it, the autographed program in the upper right hand corner of the Rock 'n' Roll Fan Page will be given away to the winner of our first of three contests. To play, click the link for the Rufus Forum on your left and chose join. Further details will appear soon. Many many thanks to rufus for his patience and generousity in autographing our give-a-way goodies so we might pass them along to you.

  22 October - We've added a special page for anything you'd like to share from "your" trip to see Rock 'n' Roll, be it photos, autographs (we've shared both) or something else. You can find it here and we'll include a quicklink above so you can check back often.

We even have a new photo from John Adams thanks to ge2. Be sure to have a look.

Rufus' birthday is closing in fast. The Birthday Page with all of your tributes will be up any day now, so keep checking back. Many thanks to everyone who contributed!

21 October - We've added some great new pictures to the photo section. We've even created a new page just to show them off. You can find an article from Variety about the prospects for Rock 'n' Roll here. If you're interested in what we thought about Rock 'n' Roll you can read it here.

20 October - We're back from NY and Rock 'n' Roll, and we've got lots to tell but to hold you over while we get some sleep, here's a little something Rufus generously shared:

We can't say thank you often enough. We'll have more Rufus later...    

Always irrelevant but still fun, Rufus is being named -dropped in the gossip columns around New York. This one is from Rush & Malloy at The Daily News: Rufus Sewell left a big tip at Papatzul, where they actually serve the original dish the Mayans gave to conquistadors, thinking they were gods. No surprise to us, we always new Rufus was a sweetie, but are they trying to tell us something?

In case you've some how missed it: On Friday, previews begin at the Jacobs on Tom Stoppard's "Rock 'n' Roll," a hit last year... and we're so excited we can hardly wait! You can read the rest of the blurb here.

We've added some great new fan art and wallpapers. You can view them here.

One week from today Rock 'n' Roll begins previews on Broadway and we can't wait. If you're still looking for someone to travel with try here. And don't forget to check out the official website here.

We've added a few more new pictures to the Photo pages. You can view them here.

Thanks to uke we have a really lovely article from The Evening Standard about Rufus, his life, his career and his new coming of age. You can find it here. Just choose ES Magazine from the righthand pane to read the article.

We've added a few new photos from the premiere of We Own the Night in NYC which Rufus attended this week. You can find them in the Photo section.

We've added a new Bond audio snippet from You Only Live Twice. You can find it on the audio page. By special request we have also added a snippet from the final scene of Hamlet. You can find it here.

We've added several new photos of Rufus from last night's W Magazine hosted premier of The Golden Age. Hint: You'll find them on the last page of the photo section. Rufus is the guy who can't seem to stop grinning from ear to ear.

There is still time to get in your videos, your wallpapers, your icons, your avatars, your poems and your artwork so we can feature them on our Rufus'  Birthday page. You can send your entries here.

The rest of the casting for Rock 'n' Roll has been finalized. Joining the previously announced Brian Cox, Sinead Cusack, Rufus Sewell, Nicole Ansari and Alice Eve will be: Brian Avers (Stephen) (The Lieutenant of Inishmore, King Lear), Mary Bacon (Gillian/Magda/Deirdre) (Arcadia, The Madras House), Seth Fisher (The Piper/Policeman) (Julius Caesar), Stephen Kunken (Ferdinand) (Frost/Nixon, Festen, Proof), Quentin Mare' (Nigel/Interrogator) (Coram Boy, Julius Caesar, King Lear), Ken Marks (Milan/Waiter) (Spring Awakening, After the Fall, Mamma Mia!) and Alexandra Neil (Candida) (Match). You can read the rest of the article here.                                                                                 If you haven't visited the Rock 'n' Roll website in a while it's time to check back. They've added a page with tastes of all the great music and a timeline for each of the historical and musical events relevant to the play. Check here and here.

Just a reminder, the box office at the Bernard B. Jacobs theatre opens for ticket sales of Rock 'n' Roll Monday, 1 October. You can read more here.

Guess who was spotted last night at Joe's Pub in NYC at the Plastic People of the World gig ? We're happy to report that Rufus took a bit of time away from his preparation for Rock 'n' Roll to have a little fun. thanks uke~

For anyone who has seen Rock 'n' Roll, knows the history of the show or just happens to be a fan of dissident Czech bands, The Plastic People of the Universe will be performing at Joe's Pub in NYC on 27 September. You can find out how to get tickets here.

Thanks to Uke we have few photos of the front of the Jacobs Theatre in all of its Rock 'n' Roll finery. You can view them here.

More commentary on the Fall season on Broadway and it's slate of plays rather than musicals:

Another list of best things to do this fall from NYDailyNews.com that says Rufus in Rock 'n' Roll is the thing to see. You can read it here.

We've been getting some wonderful Fan Art and Video so we've added a Fan Art and Fan Video page. Check out some of our newest editions! And a huge thank you to everyone who has contributed. If you'd like to join in the fun you can send your creations (or links to them) here.

Paris je t'aime and Amazing Grace will both be released on DVD in R1 on 13 November. thanks ree~

We've added several new audio files - a snippet from each Octopussy, The Property of a Lady and The Living Daylights. You can listen here.

We've added several new audio files - a snippet from The Man With The Golden Gun and a new bit from Killed in Action. You can listen here.

An article in the theatre section of today's NYTimes talks about great modern playwrights and you guessed it, Tom Stoppard is one of the featured. There is also a bit about Rock 'n' Roll. You can read it here.

The excitement about Rock 'n' Roll continues with the show making several must see lists. You can read about it here and here.

Rufus has been out and about this week and we've added some great new photos as well as some oldies but goodies.

Yet another article at Playbill.com about the rebirth of the straight play on Broadway this season with a nod to Rock 'n' Roll. You can read it here. And another from Variety here.

There was a terrific article in Variety about all of the wonderful things to see on Broadway this season. Of course Rock 'n' Roll was mentioned but for tips on what else you might see during your visit, read here. Oh yes and they do mention Rufus. ;)

We've added several new photos and audio snippets including an oldie but goodie called Twisted in which Rufus plays a man teetering on the brink. thanks uke~

October is Rufus' birthday month and his 40th makes it a special one this year. In honor of this we would like to feature clips made by you, the fans, highlighting your favorites. So get your markers, your coloured pencils, your glitter pens and your favorite music together to make this a Video Birthday Card to remember. You can send your entries here no later than 30 September. (One to a customer please)

Scroll down for pricing information. Still not enough? Try Broadway.com here. Or Playbill.com here. One additional bit of information: The Jacobs' Box Office will open for business 1 October.

We have several new articles about Vinyan with brief comments by Rufus. You can read them here and here. If your French isn't quite up to the task you can translate them here. They confirm the film will be released in English in the later part of 2008. thanks uke~

The September Clip of the Month is up. You can access it here.

Newsweek mentions Rock 'n' Roll in its preview of fall arts and theatre. You can read it here.

We've added two great new audio clips from Killed in Action. You can listen here.

In their August news letter SilkSoundBooks is asking who we would like hear read Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter. We think Rufus would be a splendid choice. If you'd like to weigh in, you can do so here.

  You know you're dying to see Rufus live on stage reprising the role for which he won the Olivier. With a week left until tickets for Rock 'n' Roll go on sale you don't have time to lose. Need a travel partner or just someone to share expenses? Try here.

A fabulous amazing benefactor has provided us with all of our missing Bond audio books and the nearly impossible to find Killed in Action so keep watching (listening?) to the Audio page in the days ahead for updates.

In all the whirl about Rock 'n' Roll we nearly missed the fact that Kenneth Branagh's Hamlet arrived on R1 DVD this week. Rufus never looked more amazing than he does as Fortinbras. And for our money he gives one of the best and most measured performances in the film. Pick it up today.

Here's a brief interview with Sinead Cusack who plays both Eleanor, Max's wife and Esme Jan's long lost love, in Rock 'n' Roll. There is a small mention of Rufus.

And if you're a member of Lincoln Center... Wednesday August 15th: Lincoln Center Theater Member Pre-Sale
Note: Non-Members can still buy tickets with American Express Gold Card only                             1. ONLINE: Visit Lincoln Center Theater Member Ticket Sales
2. BY PHONE: Call 212-239-6277 or 800-432-7250

The first of what we're sure will be many articles that mention the words "The Tonys", "Rufus" and "Rock 'n' Roll" has appeared at the Award Insider from the Los Angeles Times. You can read it here.

The photo gallery for Amazing Grace is up and there are some great shots of Rufus as Thomas Clarkson. You can view it here.

The official Rock 'n' Roll website has launched. Be sure to catch the download offered by Tom Stoppard and Trevor Nunn about the history surrounding the play. You can find it here.

Tickets are now on sale for the Broadway run of Rock 'n' Roll!

Wednesday August 8th: American Express Pre-Sale
1. ONLINE: For American Express Gold Card seating, visit BroadwayOffers.com and follow the directions on the home page. All other American Express card holders visit Telecharge.com
2. BY PHONE: Call 800-292-9465
Wednesday August 15th: Lincoln Center Theater Member Pre-Sale
Note: Non-Members can still buy tickets with American Express Gold Card only
1. ONLINE: Visit Lincoln Center Theater Member Ticket Sales
2. BY PHONE: Call 212-239-6277 or 800-432-7250
Wednesday August 29th: Tickets go on sale to the general public
1. ONLINE: Visit Telecharge.com
2. BY PHONE Call 212-239-6200 or 800-432-7250

Amazing Grace comes out today on DVD in R2. To celebrate here is a great little article from realmovienews.com which had this to say about Rufus: It is Rufus Sewell who really stands out however as Thomas Clarkson. For once he is not playing a villain and he gets the chance to provide a few laughs in a very serious movie.

Telecharge has added an update to their webpage for Rock 'n' Roll:

Detailed Pricing Information
Orchestra: $98.50
Mezzanine (Rows A-G): $98.50
Mezzanine (Rows H-K): $76.50
Premium Seat Price:
$176.50
Friday - Sunday:
$226.50

Dates & Times
Tuesday - Saturday @ 8pm, Wednesday & Saturday @ 2pm, Sunday @ 3pm

On sale thru March 2, 2008

Dates & Times Exceptions
Added Performance: Monday - October 22 @ 8pm, Sunday - November 4 @ 6:30pm (opening night), Friday - November 23 @ 2pm, Sunday - December 30 @ 7pm, Monday - December 31 @ 2pm
Time Change: Sunday - December 30 @ 2pm
No Performance: Saturday - October 20 @ 2pm, Sunday - October 21 @ 3pm, Sunday - October 28 @ 3pm, Sunday - November 4 @ 3pm, Thursday - November 22 @ 8pm, Tuesday - December 25 @ 8pm, Tuesday - January 1 @ 8pm

First Preview Date
October 19, 2007

Opening Date
November 4, 2007

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