Major Dirk News!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11-23-2009, 09:16 PM

"Prescription: Murder" and "The A-Team"

Dirk has just announced to this website that he has two projects in the works beginning with a cameo appearance in the new "The A-Team" film, which is currently shooting in Vancouver Canada. The film stars Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, and Jessica Biel. For cast list and information on this 2010 theatrical release visit the Internet Movie Database for details:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0429493/

Dirk's original co-star Dwight Schultz has already confirmed a cameo as well.

Also, beginning in the Spring of '10,, Dirk will be starring in a three month run of the Broadway play "Prescription: Murder" for the Middleground Theatre Company in the UK. The play, written in 1962 starred Thomas Mitchell and Joseph Cotten and later became the "pilot" for the TV series "Columbo" starring Peter Falk.
Dirk will play "Columbo."
Go to www.middlegroundtheatre.co.uk for info on tour Theatre Company doing the tour, or visit the plays official website for play details.
https://www.columbo-prescription-murder.com/

Lucia Helena · 11-23-2009, 09:31 PM

Great news, Tracy, thank you!
God bless you, Dirk, much success and happiness in 2010!

Flash · 11-25-2009, 04:28 AM

Wow, great news, Tracy! Not that I'm too fond of the whole 'new A-Team' idea in general, because for me the guys are just not replaceable, but it's nice that not only Dwight gets his cameo appearance in the new film. Now I'm wondering if Mr. T will be in it, too?

And Dirk back on stage is great! Oh, I would love to see that, but the UK is a bit far to hop over for a night at the theatre. All the best, Dirk, you will be a great Columbo, right down to the cigar

Sharon · 11-25-2009, 08:18 PM

That's really great news! I'm very excitted!

lovpeppard · 11-25-2009, 10:28 PM

Dirk as Columbo? Now that's an interesting stretch! Used to hang out at a couple Colombo sites early on, doing the usual photo thing. Peter Falk was a character. Always cracked me up that later on in the show, Carolyn Jones played a character named... ready? Rita Ratcliffe. Always wondered about that one. I know Falk appreciated the pix, but? Still have the script.

Ought to be interesting to see how Dirk plays it... all rumpled and disingenuous or very clever. Even at his clowning best, he seems too smart to appear like the rumpled Columbo.

Any chance this play will hit the US?? Now THAT would be a fun trip to take! Get a buncha peeps together and go see it. Really something to look forward to!

Rita (tail wagging)

bibbi · 11-27-2009, 11:29 AM

That's GREAT news! Thanks for sharing that Tracy.

Any chance Dirk will playing in Canada?

11-27-2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bibbi

That's GREAT news! Thanks for sharing that Tracy.

Any chance Dirk will playing in Canada?

No Canadian dates sorry as the play is for a UK theater company, so he'll be touring with the production from March until June of 2010.

bibbi · 11-27-2009, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tracy

No Canadian dates sorry as the play is for a UK theater company, so he'll be touring with the production from March until June of 2010.

Thanks very much for the information.

I'll keep that marked on my calendar.

carob · 11-27-2009, 02:46 PM

So if he is touring with the production then I wonder which parts of the UK he will be at!
Anywhere near Southern England?!

11-27-2009, 03:00 PM

My suggestion would be to join the theater company's mailing list via the Columbo play's website:

www.columbo-prescription-murder.com

That way you can keep track of news, tour dates and locations when they're announced

carob · 11-27-2009, 03:06 PM

Thanks!

elainesteel · 11-28-2009, 11:07 AM

Great news, especially for those of us in the UK! Thanks for letting us know Tracy. Will have to try and get to see it so hopefully the tour will be somewhere within driving distance!

Crazy Tommy T · 12-02-2009, 10:31 AM

I think I'll have to go and see this next year. I can see Dirk as Columbo, the cigars, the old raincoat.

"ahhh, ya, just one more thing".

asmay · 12-20-2009, 08:04 AM

Nice!! Sort of back to the stage roots again for Dirk.

Hope it will be a hit! (Then it might be taped and broadcasted ... or it's just wishful thinking on my part.

)

starlight · 12-22-2009, 12:39 PM

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! I've just booked tickets for the show in Cardiff. It's going to be a slightly early birthday present. I'm finding it a bit surreal. Is Dirk really going to be on stage in my capital? The theatre I pass everytime I go shopping in Cardiff?
Anyone else booked tickets yet?

UKJules · 01-03-2010, 04:28 PM

Hi everyone....Happy New Year to you all....!!!!!!

Just popped by and couldn't believe my eyes....GREAT NEWS that Dirk is touring the UK in a theatre production of "Columbo".....!!!!!!

Having done a little research on the internet he is appearing at the Key Theatre, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, from Monday 19th April - Saturday 24th April. There is no information listed on the theatre's website as yet, but the tickets are on sale.....

(see link)

www.peterboroughkeytheatre.co.uk

click on booking information for tickets

I can't wait!!!!!!...Dirk in Peterborough????? It seems surreal...!!!!!!!!

Hugs

Jules xxx

starlight · 01-11-2010, 01:44 PM

And at New Theatre Cardiff Tues 30 March -Sat 3 April.
https://www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk/e...ent.asp?id=327

Flash · 02-02-2010, 02:45 PM

Here's the link to the complete schedule

https://www.middlegroundtheatre.co.uk/Columbodates.htm

I hope some pics will come up somewhere later...

ostarella · 03-03-2010, 11:10 AM

First "sighting"?

https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/...r_face_before/

carob · 03-03-2010, 03:13 PM

Ta for that Ostarella! Hoping to get my tickets for Coloumbo soon!
Do you think he was in the pub on his birthday?

Christy · 03-05-2010, 09:51 PM

https://www.flickr.com/photos/worthin...es/4401378344/

Dirks abit "scruffy" ( 5 o'clock shadow ) but isn't he oh soo handsome !!?

...man is it going to be a long 5 months !!!...

*Sighs !!*

PS Thanks Ostarella for the "first sighting" !

ostarella · 03-06-2010, 07:55 AM

That's a grand picture!

bibbi · 03-06-2010, 08:21 AM

Very Nice photos.

Me likey very much!

carob · 03-06-2010, 03:42 PM

Nice picture! Thanks Christy! I'll be seeing Columbo in Worthing at the end of this month!

Christy · 03-09-2010, 09:01 PM

May you have a FABULOUS time Carob !!
Looking forward to hearing ALL about it !
And yes, I am "eating my heart out / *green* with envy" ! *pouts-N-sighs*

Yep, I'm ready for Spring !! ( As if yous couldn't tell...LOL... )