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Monday, February 6, 2012

Pascale Armand to Lead Cast of The Convert at Kirk Douglas Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

The original cast of Danai Gurira's The Convert will as previously reported continue on with the show from its world premiere co-production at the McCarter Theatre Center, when the play…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:02PM

Boo Killebrew, Harrison David Rivers Among Playwrights in Public Theater's 2012-13 Emerging Writers Group by Dan Bacalzo

The Public Theater has announced the 10 playwrights who have been selected as the 2012-13 Emerging Writers Group, a bi-annual program that targets playwrights at the earliest stages of their…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:56PM

Dan Amboyer, Robert Foxworth, Jay Whittaker Set for Old Globe's 2012 Shakespeare Festival by Dan Bacalzo

The Old Globe Theatre has announced casting for its previously reported 2012 Shakespeare Festival. Adrian Noble will once again serve as artistic director, with three works running in repert…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:15PM

Jim Fletcher, Kate Valk Among Artists Featured in Wooster Group / New York City Players' Early Plays by Dan Bacalzo

Additional details, including updated casting, has been announced for the world premiere of the Wooster Group / New York City Players co-production of Early Plays, to be presented at St. Ann…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:28PM

Nick Jonas to Host Pre-Theater Party for Kids Night on Broadway by Dan Bacalzo

Pop star Nick Jonas, who is currently headlining the Broadway production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, will host a pre-theater party for Kids Night on Broadway ticketh…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:41PM

Julie Wilson to Join Eric Comstock, Barbara Fasano at the Triad by Dan Bacalzo

Tony nominee Julie Wilson will join popular husband-and-wife team Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano for Three for the Road, at the Triad on Thursday, February 16 at 7pm. Wilson received a To…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:11PM

Dermot Crowley, Dearbhla Molloy to Star in Give Me Your Hand by Dan Bacalzo

Dermot Crowley and Dearbhla Molloy will star in Paul Durcan's Give Me Your Hand, to be presented at Irish Repertory Theatre in the W. Scott McLucas Studio Theatre, March 7-April 1, with…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:50PM

Kerry Ellis, Brian May to Perform at Whatsonstage.com Awards by Dan Bacalzo

West End diva Kerry Ellis and Queen's Brian May will perform at the Whatsonstage.com Awards, to be presented at the Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday, February 19. Ellis is among the n…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:19PM

Krystal Joy Brown, Kecia Lewis-Evans, Leslie Odom, Jr. Join Broadway's Leap of Faith by Dan Bacalzo

Krystal Joy Brown, Kecia Lewis-Evans, and Leslie Odom, Jr. will be part of the principal cast for the Broadway premiere of the new musical Leap of Faith, to play the St. James Theatre, begin…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:07AM

Kim Cattrall, Henry Goodman, Derek Jacobi Set for Chichester Festival's 50th Anniversary Season by Dan Bacalzo

Chichester Festival Theatre has announced plans for its 50th anniversary season. The theater will revisit Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, which was part of its first season in 1962, in a produc…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:40AM

The Lion King to Kick Off First UK Tour by Dan Bacalzo

The musical stage adaptation of Disney's The Lion King is set to begin its first UK tour, kicking off with an 11-week engagement at the Bristol Hippodrome August 31-November 17, 2012, w…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:09AM
Friday, February 3, 2012

The Jacksonian, with Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, Bill Pullman, Extends at Geffen Through March 25 by Dan Bacalzo

The Geffen Playhouse's world premiere production of Beth Henley's The Jacksonian has added an extra week to its run, and will now perform February 7-March 25. Tony Award winner Rob…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:52PM

Pascale Armand, Kevin Mambo Set for The Convert at The Goodman by Dan Bacalzo

The original cast of Danai Gurira's The Convert will continue on with the show from its world premiere co-production at the McCarter Theatre Center, when the play performs at the Goodma…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:37PM

PHOTO FLASH: Robin Strasser, Dawn Wells Celebrate Opening in Love, Loss, and What I Wore by Dan Bacalzo

TV icons Dawn Wells of Gilligan's Island fame and Robin Strasser of One Life to Live are among the newest Off-Broadway cast members in Love, Loss, and What I Wore, at the Westside Theat…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:08PM

Paul Masse, Alicia Hall Moran, Nathaniel Stampley from Broadway's Porgy and Bess to Perform at Apollo Theater by Dan Bacalzo

Paul Masse, Alicia Hall Moran, and Nathaniel Stampley -- who currently appear in the Broadway production of The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess -- will perform a number from the show at the A…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:33PM

Stephanie Beatriz, René Millán, Richard Montoya Set for American Night at Kirk Douglas Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

The entire cast of the current La Jolla Playhouse production of Richard Montoya's American Night: The Ballad of Juan José will continue in the show when it performs at Center…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:14PM

Marieann Meringolo to Bring Michel Legrand Show to Feinstein's at Loews Regency by Dan Bacalzo

Award-winning vocalist Marieann Meringolo will bring her new show You Must Believe In Spring! The Music of Michel Legrand to Feinstein's at Loews Regency for four consecutive Sundays, F…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:54PM

Connie McMillan to Receive Equity's Lucy Jordan Humanitarian Award by Dan Bacalzo

Actors' Equity Association has announced that Connie McMillan is the recipient of the 2012 Lucy Jordan Humanitarian Award, which honors an individual in the theatrical community. It wi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:42PM

Steven Yuhasz Named New Executive Director for Shakespeare on the Sound by Dan Bacalzo

Steven Yuhasz has joined Shakespeare on the Sound as its new Executive Director. He replaces Emily Bryan, who is now the organization's Director of Education. Yuhasz has worked extens…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:14PM

Stephen Eich to End Tenure as Executive Director of Pasadena Playhouse by Dan Bacalzo

Stephen Eich, who joined Pasadena Playhouse as Executive Director in July 2009, will end his tenure in that position on or around February 29. He will continue to serve in a consulting capac…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:06PM

John Leguizamo Developing Autobiographically-Inspired Comedy for ABC by Dan Bacalzo

2011 Drama Desk Award winner John Leguizamo has signed a development deal with ABC to star in and executive produce a comedy inspired by "his professional, personal and family life in N…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:45PM

Jeffry Denman, Danielle Ferland, Lauren Kennedy Set for Into the Woods by Dan Bacalzo

Casting has been announced for Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Into the Woods, a co-production to be presented at CENTERSTAGE in Baltimore, March 7-April 15, and Westport Country Pl…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:31PM

Sutton Foster, Stephen Schwartz Set for February 16 Episode of Project Runway All Stars by Dan Bacalzo

Composer Stephen Schwartz will challenge the contestants on the reality competition Project Runway All Stars to put together an outfit for inclusion in the Broadway production of Godspell on…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:22AM

Tituss Burgess, Jaime Cepero, Morgan James Set for Whistling Trixies Valentine's Day Concert by Dan Bacalzo

The Time Out New York Lounge at New World Stages will present a special Valentine's Day edition of Whistling Trixies on February 11, 2012 at 10:30pm. Tituss Burgess, Jaime Cepero, Coll…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:07AM

Samuel Barnett, Johnny Flynn, Samantha Spiro Join Casts of Shakespeare's Globe Productions by Dan Bacalzo

Updated casting has been announced for Shakespeare's Globe's 2012 season, according to WhatsOnStage.com. Two-time Olivier Award winner Samantha Sprio will star as Katherina in The…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:53AM

Will Eno, Mark St Germain and More Set for Barrington Stage's 10x10 On North by Dan Bacalzo

Playwrights, directors, and actors have been announced for Barrington Stage Company's 10x10 On North, a new play festival to be presented at BSC Stage 2, February 16-26. The program wi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:25AM

Sheldon Harnick, Jeanine Tesori, Jack Viertel to Join Victoria Clark for "Backstage at Encores!" by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award winner Victoria Clark will once again host the previously reported "Backstage at Encores!" series, which will have its latest installment at Studio 5 at City Center, on …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00AM

Broadway Streetcar, Starring Blair Underwood and Nicole Ari Parker, to Open April 22 by Dan Bacalzo

The Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire, which as previously reported will play the Broadhurst Theatre, has announced production dates. The show will play a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:45AM

PHOTO FLASH: Nancy Anderson, Leo Ash Evens and Company at Opening of Ionescopade! A Musical Vaudeville by Dan Bacalzo

The cast and crew of the York Theatre Company's production of Ionescopade! A Musical Vaudeville celebrated their opening night on Thursday, February 2. Inspired by the works of Eugene …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:13AM

Clybourne Park to Open As Scheduled at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

Producer and Jujamcyn Theater executive has issued a statement that Bruce Norris' Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Clybourne Park, will play Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre this season,…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:15AM
Thursday, February 2, 2012

Pam MacKinnon to Direct Trio of Horton Foote Plays as Part of Primary Stages' 2012-2013 Season by Dan Bacalzo

Primary Stages has announced its 2012-2013 season, according to The New York Times. The company performs at 59E59 Theaters. Three plays by the late Horton Foote -- Blind Date, The One-Armed…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:27PM

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