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Friday, April 13, 2012

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

PHOTO FLASH: Arnold Schwarzenegger Attends Cirque du Soleil's The Beatles LOVE by Dan Bacalzo

Film star and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger attended a performance of Cirque du Soleil's The Beatles LOVE at The Mirage in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 12. The show…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:13AM

New Works by Neil LaBute, Donald Margulies Set for Geffen Playhouse 2012-2013 Season by Dan Bacalzo

The Geffen Playhouse has announced the eight plays in its 2012-2013 season. Among the highlights on the theater's main stage, the Gil Cates Theater, is the world premiere commission fr…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:34AM
Thursday, April 12, 2012

Review: You Better Sit Down: Tales from My Parents' Divorce by Dan Bacalzo

The Civilians' latest documentary theater piece addresses its subject matter in an engaging and humorous fashion.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM

Theatricum Botanicum Announces 2012 Summer Repertory Season by Dan Bacalzo

The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum has announced the productions to be featured in its 2012 Summer Repertory season, to begin June 2. Plays will include Measure for Measure by William Shake…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:10PM

Paul Gross to Head Cast of John Guare's Are You There, McPhee? by Dan Bacalzo

Paul Gross will head the cast of John Guare's world premiere play, Are You There, McPhee?, to be presented at McCarter Theatre Center, May 4-June 3, with an opening set for May 11. In …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:43PM

Paul Nolan to Sing at Yankees Home Opener by Dan Bacalzo

Paul Nolan, who stars in the title role in Broadway's Jesus Christ Superstar, will sing "God Bless America" during the seventh inning stretch at the Yankees home opener on Fri…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:29PM

Nina Arianda, Hugh Dancy to Host Manhattan Theatre Club Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Nina Arianda and Hugh Dancy, the stars of Broadway's Venus in Fur, will host Manhattan Theatre Club's annual Spring Gala, to be held at Cipriani 42nd Street (110 East 42nd Street) …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:47PM

PHOTO FLASH: The Boys of Broadway Bares: Solo Strips by Dan Bacalzo

Promotional photos have been released for the performers in the one-night-only benefit Broadway Bares: Solo Strips, to be presented at XL Nightclub (512 West 42nd Street, NYC) on Sunday, May…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:40PM

Charlie Brady, Sherri L. Edelen, Erin Weaver Set for Signature's Xanadu by Dan Bacalzo

The Arlington-based Signature Theatre has announced casting for the Washington, D.C.-area premiere of the musical Xanadu, to be presented May 6-July 1. Matthew Gardiner will direct and chore…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:31PM

Adam Fleming, Andy Mills, Brandon Rubendall Set for Broadway Bares: Solo Strips by Dan Bacalzo

Cesar Abreu, Guto Bittencourt, Josh Buscher, Sam Cahn, Adam Fleming, Nick Kenkel, Grasan Kingsberry, Andy Mills, Brandon Rubendall, and Robb Sherman will perform in Broadway Bares: Solo Stri…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:16AM

Corey Mach, Marilyn Maye, Karl Warden Join 70 Girl, 70! Concert by Dan Bacalzo

Corey Mach, Marilyn Maye, and Karl Warden will join the previously reported Steven Brinberg as Simply Barbra in 70 Girl, 70!, a birthday celebration concert on Monday, April 23 at 7pm at Bir…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:52AM

Frances McDormand, Sarah Ruhl Set for Edith Meiser Oral History Event by Dan Bacalzo

Oscar and Tony-winning actress Frances McDormand will be interviewed by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony-nominated playwright Sarah Ruhl at the New York Public Library for the Performing Art…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:16AM

Edie Falco, Marc Kudisch, Donna Murphy Set for Over the Moon: The Broadway Lullaby Project Release Concert by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and screen star Edie Falco will host a free-of-charge concert to celebrate the release of Over the Moon: The Broadway Lullaby Project, to be held at The Stephen Sondheim Theater on Mon…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:46AM

Olympia Dukakis, Austin Pendleton Set for Benefit Reading of King Lear by Dan Bacalzo

Academy Award-winner Olympia Dukakis will play the title role in HERO Theatre's benefit staged reading of William Shakespeare's King Lear, to be presented at the Harold and Miriam …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:25AM
Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Matthew Broderick, Mark Consuelos, Mario Lopez Set to Co-Host Upcoming Live! With Kelly Episodes by Dan Bacalzo

Theater veterans Matthew Broderick, Mark Consuelos, and Mario Lopez will be among the upcoming guests hosts who will join Kelly Ripa on the popular morning talk show, LIVE! with Kelly. Lope…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:44PM

Broadway's Rock of Ages Cast Members to Perform at JFK Airport by Dan Bacalzo

Cast members from the Broadway production of the musical Rock of Ages will perform at the American Airlines Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on Friday, April 13, wit…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:24PM

John Hill, Paul Iacono and More Set for Justin Sayre Is Alive and Well... Writing by Dan Bacalzo

Cole Escola, John Hill, Paul Iacono, Rob Maitner, and Ian Scott McGregor will be featured in Justin Sayre Is Alive and Well... Writing, to be presented at Ars Nova on April 20 and 21 at 8pm.…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:20PM

Reed Birney, Nick Spangler and More to Join Laura Osnes, Brooke Shields for Sound of Music at Carnegie Hall by Dan Bacalzo

Complete casting has been announced for Carnegie Hall's presentation of Rodgers & Hammerstein's The Sound of Music, to be presented at 8pm on Tuesday, April 24. Gary Griffin wi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:02PM

Donna Murphy to Join Amy Adams in Shakespeare in the Park's Into the Woods by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award winner Donna Murphy will play the Witch in the Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park presentation of the musical, Into the Woods, to perform at the Delacorte Theater, July…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:30PM

Syesha Mercado to Star in Once on This Island at Paper Mill Playhouse by Dan Bacalzo

American Idol finalist Syesha Mercado will star as Ti Moune in the Paper Mill Playhouse production of the Stephen Flaherty-Lynn Ahrens musical, Once on This Island, to be presented May 30-Ju…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:17PM

Joy Behar, Richard Kind, Liza Minnelli Set for Bay Street Theatre Benefit by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and screen legend Liza Minnelli will perform at Bay Street Theatre's first annual Honors Benefit, to be held at the Manhattan Penthouse (80 5th Avenue in NYC) on Monday, April 30 …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:44AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group Sell's London's Palace Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group has sold the West End's Palace Theatre to Nica Burns and Max Weitzenhoffer's Nimax Theatres, according to WhatsOnStage.com. The Pal…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:45AM

BROADWAY OPENING: Magic/Bird at the Longacre Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

The Broadway production of Eric Simonson's Magic/Bird will open at the Longacre Theatre on Wednesday, April 11. Thomas Kail directs the production. The show chronicles the rivalry, fri…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:54AM
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Reed Birney, Maria Dizzia, Jayne Houdyshell Set for Welcome Mat Reading Series by Dan Bacalzo

Partial Comfort Productions has announced casting for its previously reported 8th annual Welcome Mat Reading Series of new plays, to be staged at Atlantic Theater Company's Studio Theat…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:50PM

Brian Murray, Laila Robins and More Set for American National Theatre Staged Readings by Dan Bacalzo

The American National Theatre (ANT) has announced casting for two upcoming staged readings, to be presented at Theater Row's Clurman Theater on Monday, April 30. At 4pm, Tim D. O'…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:04PM

Sandra Bernhard's Sandrology to Premiere at REDCAT by Dan Bacalzo

REDCAT will present the world premiere of Sandra Bernhard's new show, Sandrology, May 30-June 2. The show takes its name from Bernhard's appearances as a "pop culture anthrop…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:53PM

Aaron Carter Extends Off-Broadway Run in The Fantasticks Through July 22 by Dan Bacalzo

Aaron Carter has once again extended his run in the Off-Broadway production of The Fantasticks, playing at the Snapple Theatre Center, and will now continue in the role of Matt through July …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Michael Cerveris, Ricky Martin, Elena Roger to Perform Evita Songs on Good Morning America by Dan Bacalzo

The stars of the Broadway revival of Evita -- Ricky Martin as Che, Elena Roger as Eva, and Michael Cerveris as Juan Perón -- will perform alongside other members of the cast on AB…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:30PM

PHOTO FLASH: Peter Bogdanovich Visits Freud's Last Session Off-Broadway by Dan Bacalzo

Legendary film director Peter Bogdanovich attended a performance of Mark St. Germain's Freud's Last Session, on Saturday, April 7. The play performs Off-Broadway at New World Stage…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:34AM

Gavin Creel to Be Featured in Reading of Dustin Lance Black's 8 at OBERON by Dan Bacalzo

Two-time Tony nominee Gavin Creel will play the part of Ted Olson in a staged reading of Dustin Lance Black's new play, 8, to be presented by American Repertory Theatre at OBERON on Mon…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:13AM

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