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Thursday, January 26, 2012

Sam Breslin Wright, Mandy Siegfried Set for Keith Reddin's Solitary Man by Dan Bacalzo

Sam Breslin Wright, Katie Kreisler, Stephen Park, and Mandy Siegfried will be featured in Keith Reddin's Solitary Man. Rising Phoenix Repertory is presenting the new play as part of the…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:13PM

Christina Bianco, Martin Landry to Perform in Broadway Playhouse: Stephen Sondheim by Dan Bacalzo

Jason Robinson, Kathryn Markey, Christina Bianco, Martin Landry, and Gabriella Stravelli will perform in Broadway Playhouse: Stephen Sondheim at Merkin Concert Hall on Sunday, February 5 at …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Miles Davis, Jose Ferrer, Édith Piaf to Be Honored with 2012 Commemorative Stamps by Dan Bacalzo

Jazz trumpet Miles Davis and acclaimed singer Édith Piaf are the latest additions to the United States' Forever stamp series, according to The New York Times. They join the …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:53PM

Mia Dillon, Keir Dullea, Maria Tucci Set for Morning's at Seven Reading at Westport Country Playhouse by Dan Bacalzo

Casting has been announced for Paul Osborn's Morning's at Seven to be presented as a "Script in Hand" reading at Westport Country Playhouse on Monday, February 13, at 7pm…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:32PM

Commentary Film, with Alison Fraser, Tom Hewitt, Liz Larsen, Chip Zien, to Receive NYC Premiere February 1 by Dan Bacalzo

Aaron Mark's latest film, Commentary, will receive its New York premiere as part of NewFilmmakers New York at Anthology Film Archives on Wednesday, February 1 at 7:15pm. The film docum…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:23PM

Aaron Lazar, Norm Lewis, Kelli O'Hara, Paulo Szot Set for New York Pops' 2012-2013 Season by Dan Bacalzo

The New York Pops has announced its 2012-2013 concert season, which features a number of Broadway veterans as special guests. Music director Steven Reineke will lead the orchestra's fiv…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:20PM

Russell Brand, Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, Reggie Watts Set for Secret Policeman's Ball at Radio City Music Hall by Dan Bacalzo

Russell Brand, Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, Reggie Watts and the bands Coldplay and Mumford & Sons will be among the performers at Amnesty International's Secret Policeman's B…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:09AM

Octavia Spencer, Kerry Washington to Be Honored at ESSENCE's 2012 "Black Women in Hollywood" Luncheon by Dan Bacalzo

Honorees have been announced for ESSENCE's Black Women in Hollywood luncheon, to be held at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 23. Kerry Washington, who starred on Broadway in Race, w…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:50AM

Sebastian Stan to Guest Star on ABC's Once Upon a Time by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway veteran Sebastian Stan will guest star on the ABC series, Once Upon a Time, according to TVGuide.com. The episode will air in late March or early April. The series revolves around…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:36AM

Jesse Berger, Bill Coco, Jean-Claude Van Italie Set for Red Bull's Jacobean Genet by Dan Bacalzo

Dramaturge Bill Coco, playwright Jean-Claude van Itallie, and director Jesse Berger will participate in Red Bull Theater's Jacobean Genet, to be held at PicNic Cafe' (2665 Broadwa…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:11AM

Stephanie J. Block, Linda Lavin, Paulo Szot Set for The Best of Jim Caruso's Cast Party by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway veterans Stephanie J. Block, Linda Lavin, Liz Mikel, Julia Murney, and Paulo Szot will be featured in The Best of Jim Caruso's Cast Party, at Town Hall on Thursday, February 23…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:54AM

Kathy Bates, Jessica Chastain, George Clooney, Brad Pitt Added to List of SAG Award Presenters by Dan Bacalzo

Kathy Bates, Jessica Chastain, George Clooney, Sir Ben Kingsley, Melissa McCarthy, Brad Pitt, Zoe Saldana, Owen Wilson and Kristen Wiig are the most recent additions to the line-up of presen…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:10AM
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Colin Hanks to Guest Star on ABC's Happy Endings by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway veteran Colin Hanks will guest star in an upcoming episode of the ABC comedy, Happy Endings, according to EW.com. The actor will play a character also named Colin Hanks, who is a n…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:41PM

London Production of Legally Blonde to Close April 7 by Dan Bacalzo

The West End production of Legally Blonde the Musical will play its final performance at the Savoy Theatre in London on Saturday, April 7. The musical, based on the popular 2001 film, is no…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:14PM

PHOTO FLASH: Luther Creek, Andre De Shields Help James Rado Celebrate 80th Birthday by Dan Bacalzo

James Rado, co-author of the musical Hair, celebrated his 80th birthday at The Copacabana, on Monday, January 23. He was joined by original Broadway Hair cast members Natalie Mosco, Marjori…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:36PM

Bryan Batt, Adam Pascal, Chita Rivera to Perform at Broadway Backwards 7 by Dan Bacalzo

Preliminary casting has been announced for Broadway Backwards 7, which as previously reported, will be held at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Monday, March 5 at 8pm. The show feat…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:01PM

Blair Underwood, Nicole Ari Parker to Star in Streetcar at Broadway's Broadhurst This Season by Dan Bacalzo

The Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire will play Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre later this season, according to The New York Times. Exact performance d…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:43PM

Chloë Sevigny to Join Amanda Seyfried, Peter Sarsgaard in Lovelace Film by Dan Bacalzo

Chloë Sevigny will play the role of a feminist journalist in the upcoming film, Lovelace. She joins the previously reported Amanda Seyfried in the title role, with Peter Sarsgaard c…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:52PM

Signature Theatre Education Director Marcia Gardner Has Died by Dan Bacalzo

Marcia 'Marsh' Gardner -- who served as the Arlington, Virginia-based Signature Theatre's Education Director -- died on Friday, January 20. Gardner appeared in the Signature…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:11PM

Lewis Black, Christian Borle, Jonathan Groff, Megan Hilty Set for Miscast 2012 by Dan Bacalzo

Lewis Black will host MCC Theater's annual gala, Miscast 2012, to be held at Hammerstein Ballroom on Monday, March 26 beginning at 6:30pm. The event features Broadway's hottest st…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:12PM

Capathia Jenkins Joins Cast of Broadway's Newsies by Dan Bacalzo

Capathia Jenkins will play the role of Medda in the Broadway production of Newsies, to begin performances at the Nederlander Theatre on March 15 in advance of a March 29 opening. Jeff Calho…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:29AM
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Wynton Marsalis, Paul Simon to Perform Concerts Together for Jazz at Lincoln Center by Dan Bacalzo

Singer/songwriter Paul Simon and jazz legend Wynton Marsalis will perform in The Paul Simon Songbook, to be presented by Jazz at Lincoln Center at the Rose Theater, April 19 and 20 at 8pm. …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:06PM

Edward Norton to Be Honored at Signature Center Opening Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Edward Norton will receive the Signature Theatre's Playwrights' Award at the Signature Center Opening Gala Celebration, to take place at the company's new Frank Gehry-designed…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:25PM

Jessica Chastain, Jon Cryer, Michelle Williams to Present at DGA Awards by Dan Bacalzo

The Directors Guild of America Awards have announced presenters for the 64th annual DGA Awards. As previously reported, Kelsey Grammer will host the ceremony, which will be held in the Grand…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:07PM

Gabriel Byrne Set for Channel 4's Coup by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award nominee Gabriel Byrne will star in Channel 4's mini-series Coup, according to published reports. The four-part series is based on Chris Mullin's book, A Very British Co…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:53PM

Billie Joe Armstrong to Guest Star in Season Premiere of Nurse Jackie by Dan Bacalzo

Green Day frontman and Broadway veteran Billie Joe Armstrong will guest star in the Season 4 premiere of Showtime's Nurse Jackie, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He will be playin…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:07PM

Segerstrom Center's Stephen Sondheim: In Conversation to Now Take Place July 13 by Dan Bacalzo

Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced that its presentation of Stephen Sondheim: In Conversation has been rescheduled for Friday, July 13, at 8pm. The program was originally to take …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:13PM

New Musical Rebecca Postpones Broadway Opening Until Next Season by Dan Bacalzo

The new musical Rebecca, which had been scheduled to open at the Broadhurst Theatre in April, has postponed its Broadway debut until next season. The musical is based on the classic novel b…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:01PM

Bob Stillman to Present Free Valentine's Concert at World Financial Center Winter Garden by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award nominee Bob Stillman will present It Could Happen To You: A Valentine's Day Celebration with Bob Stillman, free-of-charge at the World Financial Center Winter Garden on Monda…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:10PM

Norm Lewis, Brad Oscar Join Roster of Special Guests for Drama League Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway stars Norm Lewis and Brad Oscar are the latest additions to the roster of special guests to participate in The Drama League's 28th Annual Musical Celebration of Broadway, which…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:47AM

PHOTO FLASH: George Chakiris, Ilene Graff, Michael Learned at Red Line Tours' Icons of Hollywood Unveiling by Dan Bacalzo

Red Line Tours unveiled its new series of souvenir tickets designed by world-renowned artist, Andre Miripolsky, entitled The Icons of Hollywood at The Egyptian Theatre on Thursday, January …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:37AM

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