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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Ryan Scott Oliver's 35MM: A Musical Exhibition (Original Cast Recording) to Receive August 14 Digital Release by Brian Scott Lipton

35MM: A Musical Exhibition (Original Cast Recording), featuring 22 original songs by Ryan Scott Oliver, will be released digitally on Tuesday, August 14 and in stores on September 11 by Ghos…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:27PM

Nick Jonas Is In Talks to Join FOX's American Idol by Brian Scott Lipton

Singer and Broadway star Nick Jonas is in talks to become a judge on FOX's American Idol next season, according to published reports. Two of the series' previous judges, Jennifer …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:48PM

Smash Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron Sign First-Look Deal With Universal Television by Brian Scott Lipton

Craig Zadan and Neil Meron have signed a first-look deal with Universal Television and NBCUniversal International, which will allow the studio to have a first-look at series and specials the…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:12PM

Jessica Chastain, Jay-Z, Eddie Redmayne Named to Vanity Fair Best Dressed List by Brian Scott Lipton

Vanity Fair has released its 2012 International Best Dressed List, which will be published in its September "Style" issue featuring Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, on the…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:54PM

TACT To Present Plays By Brian Friel and Anita Loos in 2012-2013 Season by Brian Scott Lipton

TACT/The Actors Company Theatre will present Brian Friel's Lovers and Anita Loos' Happy Birthday during its 2012-2013 at The Beckett Theatre at Theatre Row. Casting for these prod…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:48PM

Bobby Steggert, Paul Anthony Stewart to Headline Chad Begeulin's Harbor at Westport Country Playhouse by Brian Scott Lipton

Bobby Steggert, Paul Anthony Stewart, Kate Nowlin, and Alexis Molnar will star in the Westport Country Playhouse's world premiere of Chad Beguelin's new comedy, Harbor, August 28 -…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:34PM

WEtv Renews Joan Rivers' Reality Series Joan and Melissa: Joan Knows Best? by Brian Scott Lipton

WEtv has given a third season order to the reality series Joan and Melissa: Joan Knows Best? starring Broadway veteran Joan Rivers and her daughter Melissa, according to reports. New episod…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:01PM

London's Dress Circle Theater Shop to Close on August 15 by Brian Scott Lipton

West End theater shop Dress Circle has announced it will close on August 15, despite a long-running campaign to save it, according to a report on Whatsonstage.com. The shop, which is loca…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:53AM

Alicia Keys to Perform at 2012 MTV Music Video Awards by Brian Scott Lipton

Grammy Award winner and Broadway producer/composer Alicia Keys will perform at the 2012 MTV Music Video Awards, to air on September 6. R&B superstar Usher, who appeared in Broadway&apos…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:17AM
Monday, July 30, 2012

Showtime Orders Four Hour-Long Episodes of The Big C to Conclude Run by Brian Scott Lipton

Showtime has ordered four one-hour episodes of The Big C to conclude the cable series' run in its fourth season, according to EW.com. The show stars Broadway veteran Laura Linney as Ca…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:47PM

Tony Martin Has Died at 98 by Brian Scott Lipton

Legendary film star, recording artist, and nightclub entertainer Tony Martin has died at 98, according to published reports. Martin appeared in numerous movie musicals, including Pigskin Pa…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:56PM

Nina Arianda to Join Peter Dinklage, Terrence Howard, William H. Macy in Fellini Black and White by Brian Scott Lipton

Tony Award winner Nina Arianda will play Italian film star Giulietta Masina in Henry Bromell's film Fellini Black and White, according to Deadline.com. The film also stars Wagner Maura…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:46PM

Obie Winner Aasif Mandvi Joins The Internship Film by Brian Scott Lipton

Stage and television star Aasif Mandvi is joining Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson, and JoAnna Garcia in Shawn Levy's film The Internship, according to Deadline.com.. He will play Mr. Chetty…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:43PM

Ricky Martin to Develop Network Television Series by Brian Scott Lipton

International superstar Ricky Martin, who is currently starring as Che in the Broadway revival of Evita, has signed a talent holding deal with NBCUniversal to develop his own starring networ…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:27PM

Brooke Bloom, Hannah Cabell, Jake Silbermann Set for A.R.T.'s Marie Antoinette by Brian Scott Lipton

Complete casting has been announced for A.R.T.'s world premiere production of David Adjmi's Marie Antoinette, September 1-29 at the Loeb Drama Center. Rebecca Taichman will direct…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:05PM

Glee Star Amber Riley to Headline Cotton Club Parade at City Center by Brian Scott Lipton

Glee star Amber Riley will join returning stars Brandon Victor Dixon, Jared Grimes, and Tony Award winner Adriane Lenox in New York City Center's acclaimed production of Cotton Club Par…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:56PM

Will Chase to Briefly Fill In For Matthew Broderick in Nice Work If You Can Get It by Brian Scott Lipton

Will Chase will fill in for star Matthew Broderick in the Broadway production of the new musical Nice Work If You Can Get It, at the Imperial Theatre, August 21-26, with Broderick to return …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:36PM

Feature: INTERVIEW: Broadway Hunk Cheyenne Jackson Mixes Music Videos, Movies, and Mockingbird Lane by Brian Scott Lipton

The actor reveals the inspiration behind his new EP, what he's learning about Liberace, and the best part of filming the pilot for the Munsters reboot.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00AM
Monday, July 23, 2012

Feature: INTERVIEW: Donna Murphy Walks Into the Woods by Brian Scott Lipton

The Tony Award winner discusses playing the Witch in the Public Theater's new production of the beloved Stephen Sondheim musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00AM
Sunday, July 22, 2012

Alan Cumming Named Outstanding Actor at OUTFEST by Brian Scott Lipton

Tony Award winner Alan Cumming has won the Grand Jury Award at Los Angeles' OUTFEST for Outstanding Actor in a Feature Film for Any Day Now. The film, which received the Audience Award…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:19PM

The Reluctant Fundmamentalist with Liev Schreiber, Kiefer Sutherland to Open Venice International Film Festival by Brian Scott Lipton

The film The Reluctant Fundamentalist will open the 69th edition of the Venice International Film Festival on August 29, according to reports. The film is directed by Mira Nair, and feature…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:11PM
Friday, July 20, 2012

Patricia Clarkson, Bradley Cooper, Shuler Hensley, Scott Lowell Set for Williamstown's The Elephant Man by Brian Scott Lipton

Full cast and creative team have been announced for the Williamstown Theatre Festival's production of Bernard Pomerance's The Elephant Man on the Festival's website. The produ…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:40PM

SoHo Rep Cancels Uncle Vanya Performances to Repair Flood Damage by Brian Scott Lipton

SoHo Rep has cancelled performances of its production of Annie Baker's adaptation of Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya through Sunday July 22, in order to repair flood damage caused by s…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:29AM

Dominc West and Carly Bawden to Star in Sheffield Crucible's My Fair Lady by Brian Scott Lipton

Stage and screen star Dominic West and stage actress Carley Bawden will play professor Henry Higgins and Eliza Doolitle in the forthcoming Sheffield Crucible production of Lerner and Loewe&a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:55AM

Dominic West and Carly Bawden to Star in Sheffield Crucible's My Fair Lady by Brian Scott Lipton

Stage and screen star Dominic West and stage actress Carley Bawden will play professor Henry Higgins and Eliza Doolittle in the forthcoming Sheffield Crucible production of Lerner and Loewe&…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:55AM

Abigail Breslin Joins Julia Roberts and Meryl Streep in August: Osage County Film by Brian Scott Lipton

Stage and screen star Abigail Breslin has joined the cast of the film version of Tracy Letts' August: Osage County, according to Deadline.com. John Wells will direct the film, which w…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:29AM
Thursday, July 19, 2012

Jennifer Jason Leigh Joins ABC's Revenge by Brian Scott Lipton

Jennifer Jason Leigh has joined the cast of ABC's hit drama Revenge in the recurring role of the supposedly-dead mother of lead character Emily Thorne (played by Emily VanCamp), accordi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:17PM

Adam Lambert to Appear on ABC Family's Pretty Little Liars by Brian Scott Lipton

Adam Lambert will appear as himself on the Halloween episode of ABC Family's Pretty Little Liars and perform two songs in the episode, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Lambert app…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:04PM

CeeLo Green Is LOBERACE to Begin Las Vegas Run on February 27 by Brian Scott Lipton

The run of CeeLo Green Is LOBERACE, which was to have started performances next month at Las Vegas' Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, has been moved to February 27-April 13, 2013. …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:50PM

64th Annual Primetime Emmy Award Nominations Are Announced by Brian Scott Lipton

Nominations have been announced for the 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, to be presented on Sunday, September 23 in Los Angeles. Kerry Washington and Jimmy Kimmel made the announcement. S…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:30AM
Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Theater Bigwigs Write Letter In Support of David Adjmi's 3C by Brian Scott Lipton

An open letter from leading members of the New York theater community has been sent out in support in playwright David Adjmi over his recently produced play 3C, according to reports. The p…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:06PM