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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Roger Bart, Dan Futterman Set for Recurring Roles on USA Networks' Political Animals by Dan Bacalzo

Theater veterans Roger Bart and Dan Futterman have been cast in recurring roles on the USA Networks' Political Animals, according to Deadline.com. As previously reported, the drama ser…

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George Faison, Marvin Hamlisch, Annie Ross, Liz Smith to Present at Bistro Awards by Dan Bacalzo

George Faison, Marvin Hamlisch, Annie Ross, Liz Smith will be presenters at the 27th annual Bistro Awards, April 23 at 6:30pm at Gotham Comedy Club. As previously reported, honorees will in…

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Brian d'Arcy James, Nikki M. James, Norm Lewis, Rachel York Added to New York Pops Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Brian d'Arcy James, Nikki M. James, Norm Lewis, and Rachel York are the latest performers added to The New York Pops gala, Journey On, which will take place on Monday, April 30, beginn…

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Michael Attenborough Receives Award for Excellence In International Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

Michael Attenborough, Artistic Director of the Almeida Theatre, was presented with the Award for Excellence In International Theatre at a luncheon held today at the Travellers Club, London. …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:47AM

Dana Delany, Christine Estabrook to Return to Desperate Housewives for Series Finale by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway veterans Dana Delany and Christine Estabrook will reprise their roles as Katherine Mayfair and Martha Huber, respectively, on the series finale of Desperate Housewives, according to…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:36AM

Helen Carey, Edward Hall, Christopher Hampton, Roger Rees, Mark Rylance Set for Guthrie Theater's 2012-2013 Season by Dan Bacalzo

The Guthrie Theater has announced the 11 mainstage productions for its 2012-2013 season, which will be the theater's 50th. As previously reported, the Guthrie is celebrating the Britis…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:07AM

Diane Keaton to Be Guest Speaker at Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation Luncheon by Dan Bacalzo

Academy Award winner and Tony nominee Diane Keaton will be the guest speaker for the Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation (LSCRF) benefit luncheon, to be held at the Hilton Chicago, on Wedne…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:43AM
Monday, April 16, 2012

Review: In Masks Outrageous and Austere by Dan Bacalzo

Shirley Knight delivers a bravura performance in this world premiere production of Tennessee Williams' final, full-length play.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM

Christine Dwyer, Billy Harrigan Tighe to Join Wicked Tour by Dan Bacalzo

Christine Dwyer and Billy Harrigan Tighe will join the company of the second North American tour of Wicked, playing the roles of Elphaba and Fiyero respectively, beginning on Wednesday, May …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:56PM

Plays by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Sylvan Oswald Set for Soho Rep's Work-in-Progress Presentations by Dan Bacalzo

Soho Rep has announced the plays that will be featured in its upcoming work-in-progress presentations in April and May. Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' An Octoroon will be presented at The New…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:26PM

Quiara Alegría Hudes, Kevin Puts Among 2012 Pulitzer Prize Winners by Dan Bacalzo

Winners of the 2012 Pulitzer Prizes have been announced. Quiara Alegría Hudes has been named as the recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for her play, Water by the Spoonful,…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:15PM

Lauren Elder, Andrew Kober, Saycon Sengbloh Set for May 6 Cabaret for a Cause by Dan Bacalzo

The line-up of participants has been announced for Cabaret for a Cause, to be held at 116, located at 116 MacDougal Street in New York City, on Sunday, May 6 at 8pm. The event will feature …

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PHOTO FLASH: Cloris Leachman, Bruno Tonioli at Billy Elliot at the Hollywood Pantages by Dan Bacalzo

Former Dancing with the Stars contestant Cloris Leachman joined one of that program's choreographers, Bruno Tonioli, during the intermission of Billy Elliot the Musical at the Hollywood…

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Kim Cattrall, Anthony Heald, Laila Robbins Set for CSC's Antony and Cleopatra Open Rehearsals by Dan Bacalzo

Classic Stage Company has announced casting for its Open Rehearsal Series presentations of William Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, to be held on consecutive Monday nights. On Apri…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:34AM

Megan Hilty, Justin Long to Announce Drama League Nominees by Dan Bacalzo

Smash star and Broadway veteran Megan Hilty and Justin Long -- currently starring on Broadway in Seminar -- will co-host the announcement of the The 2012 Drama League Nominees on Tuesday, Ap…

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Clarence Coo's Beautiful Province Chosen by John Guare as Winner of 2012 Yale Drama Series by Dan Bacalzo

Renowned playwright John Guare has selected Clarence Coo as the winner of the 2012 Yale Drama Series for his play, Beautiful Province. This annual international competition, funded by the Da…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:31AM

PHOTO FLASH: Jennifer Lim, Aasif Mandvi at New York With An Accent by Dan Bacalzo

Jennifer Lim received the inaugural Immigrant Artists and Scholars in New York (IASNY) Trophy for Excellence at the company's New York With An Accent celebration, held on Saturday, Apri…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:10AM

Liz Callaway, Todd Graff to Host Transport Group's Baby Concert by Dan Bacalzo

Transport Group will present a one-night-only concert of the acclaimed 1983 Broadway musical Baby at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, on Monday, June 18 at 7pm. Original cast members Liz Callaway…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:43AM

Joanna Gleason, Norm Lewis, Audra McDonald, Christopher Sieber Among Elliot Norton Award Nominees by Dan Bacalzo

The Boston Theater Critics Circle has announced the nominees for the 30th anniversary Elliot Norton Awards, honoring excellence in theater within the Greater Boston area. The awards will be …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:26AM
Sunday, April 15, 2012

BROADWAY OPENING: Peter and the Starcatcher at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

The Broadway production of Peter and the Starcatcher will open at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Sunday, April 15. The play, based on Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson's best-selling young…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:01AM
Friday, April 13, 2012

Brandon Cutrell, Michelle Dowdy, Ryan Raftery Set for 4 Scores and 7 Shows Ago Benefit by Dan Bacalzo

Casting has been announced for 4 Scores and 7 Shows Ago, a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS featuring original music from Daniel Lincoln. The event will be held at the The Lauri…

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Lily Rabe to Be Honored at A.R.T./New York Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award nominee Lily Rabe will be honored at the Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York (A.R.T./New York) gala, to be held at Dream Downtown on Monday, April 16 beginning at 6pm. Rabe, w…

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Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Jackie Hoffman, Rachel Potter Set for Broadway Takes Charge Concert by Dan Bacalzo

Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Jackie Hoffman, and Rachel Potter will be among the performers for Broadway Takes Charge, a benefit concert to be held at Le Poisson Rouge on Monday, April 16 at 10pm.…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:35PM

Barbara Cook, Christine Ebersole, Savion Glover, David Sedaris Set for Celebrity Series of Boston's 2012-2013 Season by Dan Bacalzo

The Celebrity Series of Boston has announced the line-up for its 2012-2013 season. Among the highlights are performances from Lar Lubovitch Dance Company (October 19 & 20); Mummenschanz…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:58PM

Huntington Theatre Company Extends Kirsten Greenidge's The Luck of the Irish by Dan Bacalzo

Huntington Theatre Company has extended its world premiere of Kirsten Greenidge's The Luck of the Irish, which will now run through May 6. The production is directed by Melia Bensussen …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:31PM

Reeve Carney, Emmylou Harris, Nico Muhly, Lou Reed Set for The Wrecking Ball Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Sam Amidon, Reeve Carney, Bill Frisell, Emmylou Harris, Nico Muhly, Karen O, Lou Reed, Nick Zinner, and music director Thomas Bartlett will perform in The Wrecking Ball, a gala/multi-artist …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:54PM

Nick Jonas Set for Talkbacks with Students Following Broadway's How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying by Dan Bacalzo

Nick Jonas, who stars in the Broadway production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying will participate in a series of post-show talkbacks with students at the Al Hirschfeld Th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:42PM

PHOTO FLASH: Klea Blackhurst, Eric Owens, Estelle Parsons, Francesca Zambello at Glimmerglass Festival Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Glimmerglass Festival Artistic & General Director Francesca Zambello hosted the organization's 2012 spring gala, GL!MMERATA!, at The Metropolitan Club on Tuesday, April 10. Gala Ch…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:15PM

PHOTO FLASH: Geena Davis, Henry Winkler and More at Women's Guild Cedars-Sinai Luncheon by Dan Bacalzo

Actors Geena Davis, Morgan Fairchild, and Henry Winkler were among the attendees at the Women's Guild Cedars-Sinai annual luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Thursday, April 12. Th…

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Liza Minnelli to Receive Douglas Watt Lifetime Achievement Award by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and screen legend Liza Minnelli will receive the Douglas Watt Lifetime Achievement Award. It will be given to her at the 30th Astaire Awards, to be presented at the Skirball Center for…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:39AM

Eve Ensler, John Larroquette, James Earl Jones, Tony Kushner Set for 92nd Street Y Events by Dan Bacalzo

The 92nd Street Y has announced additional details for its upcoming programming, which includes a number of theater-related events. On April 29 at 7:30pm, Tony Award winner Eve Ensler will …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:54AM

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