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Wednesday, January 14, 2009

    [ NYP ]  BYE 'GYPSY,' GO 'WEST' By MICHAEL RIEDEL
    DIRECTOR LAURENTS ON TO NEXT REVIVAL

    [ LAT ]  Culture Monster: Rude Guerrilla Theater Company to exit in September but will spawn two successors

    [ CT ]  Big upheaval at Redmoon; artistic director resigns by Chris Jones

    [ NYT ]  In the Wings
    Compiled by JULIE BLOOM

    Lincoln Center Theater has announced casting for its new musical, "Happiness," and Geoffrey Rush and Susan Sarandon will star in "Exit the King."

    [ B ]  Geoffrey Rush and Susan Sarandon Headed to Broadway in Exit the King

    [ TM ]  Geoffrey Rush and Susan Sarandon to Star in Broadway Exit the King at Barrymore

    [ P ]  Casting Complete for Lincoln Center Theater's Happiness

    [ P ]  Oscar Winners Rush and Sarandon to Star in Broadway Revival of Exit the King

    [ TM ]  Hunter Foster, Joanna Gleason, Jenny Powers to Head Cast of LCT's Happiness

    [ B ]  Hunter Foster Completes the Cast of Lincoln Center Theater's Happiness

    [ B ]  Arthur Miller's Incident at Vichy to Return to New York Stage

    [ NYT ]  ArtsBeat Blog: Miller Play to Open in March By JULIE BLOOM

    [ TNO ]  A NEW AWAKENING by JOHN NATHAN

    Spring Awakening director Michael Mayer eyes West Coast for new musical

    [ P ]  Janet Pavek, Opera Singer Who Also Played Fanny and Guenevere on Broadway, Dead at 72

    [ IBDB ]  Janet Pavek's Broadway Credits

    [ P ]  Altar Boyz, Forbidden Broadway, Shipwrecked! and Wonderettes Among Participants in "20at20"

    [ P ]  Urinetown's Nancy Opel to Star in Off-Broadway's Toxic Avenger

    [ TM ]  Nancy Opel to Star Off Broadway in The Toxic Avenger

    [ B ]  Nancy Opel to Star in The Toxic Avenger

    [ P ]  Guys and Dolls Revival Delays First Preview One Day

    [ B ]  Guys and Dolls Broadway Previews Delayed by One Day

    [ P ]  Plummer's Stratford Turn in Caesar and Cleopatra Will Be HD Cinema Event in Canada Jan. 31

    [ P ]  London's National Theatre to Go Live in Cinemas Around the U.K. and the World

    [ TM ]  Christopher Hampton to Write New Film Version of East of Eden

    [ LAT ]  Culture Monster: Note to Obama: How about a secretary of the Arts?

    [ CST ]  Inaugural ticket bargain BY HEDY WEISS

    To celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States -- and perhaps to create a bit of economic stimulus in the bargain -- Broadway in Chicago will be offering theater patrons the opportunity to purchase $44 tickets all day Jan. 20, Inauguration Day.

    [ AMNY ]  Oprah: I wanted to be in the Doubt film by Matt Windman

    [ LAT ]  Culture Monster: Phantom of the Opera: The video game

    Features:

    [ TM ]  Peter Filichia's Diary: Not Getting with the Program

    [ AMNY ]  Video: Daniel Radcliffe Makes a Modest Proposal

    [ NYT ]  Where Ballet Is a Boy Thing By PATRICK HEALY

    Let us pause for a moment to praise the Sisterhood of the Tumbling Tutus that is seriously upping the charm quotient of the Broadway musical "Billy Elliot."

    [ NYT ]  Audio Slide Show: Girls en Pointe

    [ B ]  FIRST PERSON : Martha Plimpton: My First Actual Showbiz Musical

    [ AMNY ]  Interview with Melora Hardin on Chicago by Matt Windman

    [ NYP ]  CINDY ADAMS

    NOW, Daniel Craig and Liev Schreiber's glamorous glorious gorgeous premiere of "Defiance" at the Landmark Sunshine Theater.

    [ NY ]  Liev Schreiber Once Made Love to a Chicken

    [ NYP ]  PAGE SIX
    KURT'S HANDY TIPS FOR WRITERS

    [ WP ]  Theater J Offers One Actress's Perspective on Living in Israel By Jane Horwitz

    Iris Bahr and Theater J couldn't have chosen a more highly charged moment in which to present Bahr's solo show "Dai (Enough)," in which she plays 11 very different people in a Tel Aviv cafe moments before a suicide bomber blows up the place.

    [ B ]  PHOTO OP : Send in the Stars: Night Music Benefit Shines at Studio 54

    [ P ]  PHOTO CALL: A Little Night Music Concert Plays Broadway's Studio 54

    [ TM ]  A Lovely Night Music By: Joseph Marzullo; Text by Brian Scott Lipton

    Natasha Richardson, Vanessa Redgrave, Christine Baranski, Marc Kudisch, Jill Paice, Steven Pasquale, Alexandra Socha, and Kendra Kassebaum lend star power to the Roundabout's spectacular concert staging of Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music.

    [ TM ]  Close Encounters of the Starry Kind By: Joseph Marzullo, Tristan Fuge, & Brian Scott Lipton

    Glenn Close, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Lauren Graham, Kelly Bishop, Sutton Foster, Brian d'Arcy James, Gavin Creel, John Gallagher, Jr., Julie White, and the women of The View are among the celebrities caught by our cameras.

    [ P ]  PHOTO CALL: Broadway's Shrek the Musical Records Cast Album

    Under the Radar Festival - Reviews:

    [ BN ]  Beckett, Brooklyn Emerge at Under the Radar Fest: Jeremy Gerard

    [ NYT ]  In Festival, Biography, Beckett and Blues By BEN BRANTLEY and JASON ZINOMAN

    Reviews of shows at the Under the Radar Festival, including "County of Kings," "England" "First Love" and others.

    [ BS ]  England - Reviewed by KARL LEVETT

    This evocative 50-minute performance piece by Tim Crouch, part of the 2009 Under the Radar festival, is about relative values.

    [ BS ]  Architecting - Reviewed by LISA JO SAGOLLA

    "Architecting" is a riveting examination of American attitudes about race, homes, money, and gumption.

    [ BS ]  The Break/s: A Mixtape for the Stage - Reviewed by JASON FITZGERALD

    "The Break/s" is best described as a performance event that moves in and through hip-hop's primary modes: remix, jump cuts, quick speeds, and subversiveness.

    [ BS ]  Into the Dark Unknown: The Hope Chest - Reviewed by MARC MILLER

    If Simon and Garfunkel had a child, he well might be Holcombe Waller.

    [ BS ]  Pataphysics Penyeach: Summa Dramatica & Porco Morto - Reviewed by A.J. MELL

    Adapted by Mabou Mines founder Lee Breuer from his prose work "La Divina Caricatura," the two one-acts constituting "Pataphysics Penyeach" playfully take on such weighty topics as William James, mass media, "official" definitions of reality, and theatre as a metaphor for something or other.

    [ VV ]  LIGA, 50% reward & 50% punishment By Christopher Grobe

    Other Reviews:

    [ TM ]  Things to Ruin
    Reviewed by: Barbara & Scott Siegel

    This revue at the Zipper Factory offers abundant proof of songwriter Joe Iconis' talent.

    [ TM ]  Pataphysics Penyeach
    Reviewed by: Dan Bacalzo

    Mabou Mines' new pair of one-acts may please longtime fans, but neophytes are likely to be a bit dumbfounded.

    [ V ]  Cranked
    Review By SAM THIELMAN

    "Mary Poppins" it ain't, but it sure keeps your attention.

    [ PBP ]  Harper outstanding as Bankhead in 'Looped' By Kevin D. Thompson

    [ V ]  Looped
    Review By BILL HIRSCHMAN

    Scores of zingers, one-liners, retorts and anecdotes left the opening night audience roaring so loud the actors often struggled to be heard.

    [ NYT ]  Theater Review | 'Yanagai! Yanagai!'
    Tales of Tribal Land and Courtroom Drama By NEIL GENZLINGER

    This unconventional play about an indigenous Australian people may ask a little too much of an American audience.

    [ LAT ]  Culture Monster: Review: 'Around the World in 80 Days' at Laguna Playhouse by Charles McNulty

    [ V ]  Around the World in 80 Days
    Review By BOB VERINI

    Inspired by a "steampunk" fusion of techno and Victoriana, helmer Michael Butler's production, by way of Walnut Creek's Center REP and Laguna co-producer San Jose Rep, isn't the most seamless or sophisticated example of story theater. But it's attractive and diverting, certainly a swell introduction to the form for kids.

    [ V ]  Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
    Review By JULIO MARTINEZ

    Fortunately, a talented, hard-working six-member ensemble, under the guidance of Troy Magino, instills an infectious vitality into the proceedings, powering through the throwaway plot while projecting the songs directly to the audience.

    [ BG ]  This 'Cherry Orchard' thunders along By Louise Kennedy

    New production hews to a brash interpretation of the Chekhov classic

    [ BH ]  'Cherry Orchard' blooms despite character flaws By Christine Fernsebner

    [ DCTS ]  West Side Story

    DC reviewer Gary McMillan weighs in on Arthur Laurents' new take on West Side Story.

    [ NYT ]  Recalling Rodgers, Along With His Friends By STEPHEN HOLDEN

    The usual buzz of happy expectation that attends the 92nd Street Y's venerable Lyrics and Lyricists series was noticeably muted at this season's opening concert.

    [ TE ]  Natalie Toro: B'way diva makes debut in Paris by Oscar E Moore

    She has been most daring by including four Streisand hits including the famous duet that Barbra sang with Judy Garland - "Get Happy"/"Happy Days" - here recorded with Sutton Foster in another fantastic arrangement by Matt Perri.

    [ VV ]  Gina Gionfriddo's Becky Shaw In Search of Greatness By Michael Feingold

    [ VV ]  Eight and The Crumb Trail By Alexis Soloski

    [ VV ]  Wickets is Faux-Site Specific Performance at Its Best By Garrett Eisler

    [ VV ]  The Blue Bird Flies From Eclecticism into Chaos By Trav S.D.

    [ TB ]  Annie - National Tour
    San Diego Review by Bill Eadie

    News:

    [ P ]  Ayers, Champlin, Howard, Jibson and Yazbeck Will Sing "New" Songs Jan. 26

    [ P ]  "Brothers and Sisters" Star Macfarlane to Head Cast of The Jazz Age

    [ TM ]  Luke Macfarlane, Jeremy Gabriel, Heather Prete to Star in Blank's The Jazz Age

    [ V ]  Improbable to premiere 'Panic'

    Show to bow at Wexner Center in Ohio

    [ V ]  Barnes and Noble hosts drama series

    Lincoln Triangle store to feature excerpts

    [ TM ]  Trezana Beverley to Play Title Role in King Lear

    [ P ]  Tony Winner Beverley Will Be King Lear at the National Black Theatre

    [ P ]  Rattlestick Announces Cast for Callaghan's That Pretty Pretty; or, The Rape Play

    [ TM ]  Cast and Creative Team Announced for Sheila Callaghan's That Pretty Pretty

    [ TM ]  Rinne Groff, Jason Grote, and More Contribute to Prospect Theater Company's The Dome

    [ P ]  Casting Announced for Prospect Theater Company's The Dome

    [ TM ]  Westport MTC Main Stage Announces Casting for Mothers & Sons

    [ P ]  Gets, Wilfert, Harada, Lawrence and Arcelus Set for Finn's Songs of Innocence and Experience

    [ TM ]  Sebastian Arcelus, Malcom Gets, Megan Lawrence, and More Set for William Finn Concert

    [ P ]  Lopez and Dukakis to Host Intimate Theater Evening; Gonzalez, Evens to Perform

    [ TM ]  Olympia Dukakis and Priscilla Lopez to Host A-T Children's Project Benefit

    [ P ]  Elaine Stritch Will Be Honored atLove 'N' Courage Benefit

    [ TM ]  Elaine Stritch to Be Honored at TNC's Love 'N' Courage Benefit

    [ P ]  Lewis, Colella, Pittu and Foote Will Sing Amanda Green Songs at Birdland

    [ P ]  Kudisch, Zien, Osnes, Larsen and More Will Be Part of A Night with the Ladies Jan. 26

    [ TM ]  Eve Ensler to Embark on Multi-City V-Day Tour

    [ TM ]  Brian Stokes Mitchell, Adriane Lenox, Liz Callaway Set for Kennedy Center's Broadway Today Concert

    [ TM ]  Elizabeth Marvel, David Strathairn, Allesandro Nivola and More To Be Part of EST's First Light 2009

    [ TM ]  Leslie Kritzer, Norm Lewis, and More Set for Miller & Tysen Concert at Zipper Factory

    [ TM ]  Liza Minnelli to Be Honored at amFAR New York Gala

    [ TM ]  Scott Bakula, Andre Braugher, Ray Romano to Star in TNT's Men of Certain Age

    [ TM ]  Renee Fleming, Heather Headley, Usher Among We Are One Stars

    [ P ]  LeBow, Derrah, Airaldi and MacDonald Set for Beckett's Endgame at A.R.T.

    [ P ]  Kushner, Gelbs and Caldwell Set for New Group's "O'Neill and his Electra"

    [ P ]  Altar Boyz Will Offer"Pay What You Can" Night Jan. 21

    [ P ]  Hilty, Kritzer, Block, Bahorek, Hanlon, Alvin Will Sing Tunes of Up-n-Coming Composers in D.C.

    [ P ]  Lewis, Kritzer, Caplan, Case and More Will Be Part of a Monumental Evening Jan. 19

    [ P ]  Dromard, Flynn, Hall and Rioseco Will Join Kassebaum and Wicks in San Fran Wicked

    [ P ]  True Story of Upstate NY "Mediums" is Conjured in Geva World Premiere, Hydesville

    [ P ]  Too Jewish?, with Avi Hoffman, to Play Long Island's Landmark On Main Street

    [ P ]  Little Dog Laughed Makes DC-Area Premiere at Signature Jan. 13

    [ P ]  Video Projections Shine New Light on Glass Menagerie, Directed by Cromer, in KC

    [ P ]  Menotiades, Fredo, Jeffreys and Domencic Set for My Way at Pittsburgh CLO

    [ P ]  Streetcar Returns to Philly Venue Where It Began Jan. 13

    [ P ]  LAST CHANCE: Spring Awakening, Women Beware Women, Dust and More

    [ P ]  New York Playwrights Lab to Offer Free Readings at Cherry Lane Theatre

    [ P ]  Casting Announced for Los Angeles Production of New Musical Pope Joan

    [ P ]  D'Angora to Reprise Divas I've Done at the Beechman

    [ P ]  Manolakos, Gertner, Bienskie, Pazakis and Bahorek Will Sing Cronin Tunes Feb. 16

    [ P ]  Speed-the-Plow Welcomes Oscar Nominee Macy Jan. 13

    [ P ]  West End Revival of Oliver! Opens Jan. 14

    [ P ]  Paper Mill's Earnest, with Lynn Redgrave, Begins Previews Jan. 14

    [ P ]  Marvelous Wonderettes Perform at Barnes & Noble Jan. 14; Free Show Ticket with CD Purchase

    [ P ]  American Songbook Season Launches Jan. 14 with Cole Porter Celebration

    [ P ]  Philly's Arden Continues Potok Exploration, Opening Asher Lev Jan. 13

    [ P ]  The Corn Is Green, with Burton and Ritchie, Opens at the Huntington Jan. 14

    [ P ]  Turner and Busch Are Dueling Divas in MCC's Third Story Beginning Jan. 14

    [ P ]  Mendes-Directed The Cherry Orchard Opens at BAM Jan. 14

    [ P ]  Bombshells, a Home-Grown Musical About Miami Women, Premieres in FL Jan. 14

    [ P ]  Jesus Christ Superstar GOSPEL Begins Atlanta Run Jan. 14

    [ P ]  Williams' Ten Blocks on the Camino Real Begins Performances Off-Broadway Jan. 14

    [ P ]  Fugard's Coming Home Begins World-Premiere Engagement at Long Wharf Jan. 14

    [ P ]  Leaves of Glass, With Elbrick and Morton, Begins Off-Broadway Run Jan. 14

    [ P ]  Edmund Purdom, Actor Who Worked With Olivier, Dead at 85

    [ TM ]  Marty Thomas, Robb Sapp, and More Set for Zanna Don't Concert

    [ B ]  Kate Mulgrew to Play Maria Callas in Paper Mill's Master Class

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