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Thursday, January 12, 2012

PHOTO FLASH: West End and Broadway Casts of Ghost the Musical Meet Up by Dan Bacalzo

Richard Fleeshman and Caissie Levy -- who originated the roles of Sam Wheat and Molly Jensen in both the West End and world premier Manchester productions of Ghost the Musical -- officially …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:22AM
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

John Fugelsang to Perform Guilt: A Love Story at Queens Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

John Fugelsang will perform his solo show, Guilt: A Love Story at Queens Theatre on Saturday, January 28 at 8pm. Originally presented Off-Broadway at New York Theatre Workshop under the tit…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:38PM

Yale Rep's Good Goods to Feature de'Adre Aziza, Kyle Beltran, Angela Lewis by Dan Bacalzo

Casting has been announced for the world premiere of Christina Anderson's Good Goods, to be presented by Yale Repertory Theatre, February 3-25, with an opening on February 9. As previou…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:57PM

Julian Fleisher, Kacie Sheik, A.J. Shively Among Cast of February House Musical by Dan Bacalzo

Casting has been announced for the world premiere musical, February House, to debut at the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut, February 15-March 18, and then play the Public Theate…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:49PM

Hugh Jackman, Bernadette Peters Contribute to Charities to Benefit Auction by Dan Bacalzo

Several Broadway and Off-Broadway stars have signed their names to MEDEA Vodka bottles for a campaign called Charities To Benefit, a new initiative to raise funds for the charities chosen by…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:36PM

Eddie Redmayne Shortlisted for BAFTA Rising Star Award by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award winner Eddie Redmayne is among the actors on the BAFTA Rising Star Shortlist, which was announced in London earlier today, according to published reports. Also shortlisted were a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:06PM

Matt Cavenaugh, Jenny Powers to Perform at Birdland in February by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway veterans and real-life husband and wife Matt Cavenaugh and Jenny Powers will perform Real Good Thing as part of The Broadway at Birdland concert series on Monday, February 13 at 7pm…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:53PM

Alice Ripley, Tom Wopat to Perform in Broadway Musicals of 1946 by Dan Bacalzo

Kerry O'Malley, Noah Racey, Alice Ripley, and Tom Wopat will be among the performers in The Broadway Musicals of 1946, to be presented at Town Hall on Monday, February 13. Created, wri…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:39PM

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

Aaron Carter has 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 April 22. A mod…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular to Close September 2 by Dan Bacalzo

Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular will play its final performance at The Venetan on September 2, 2012. By the time it closes, the production will have run over six years and played nearly …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:52PM

Drama League Announces Details for Benefit Gala, Honoring Kristin Chenoweth by Dan Bacalzo

Additional details have been announced for The Drama League's 28th Annual Musical Celebration of Broadway, which as previously reported will honor Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth. T…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:36PM

Mary J. Blige, Fantasia, Aretha Franklin Set for Essence Music Festival by Dan Bacalzo

Iconic singer Aretha Franklin will perform and be honored with "The Power Award at The Essence Music Festival, to be held in New Orleans, July 6-8, 2012. This year's theme is &qu…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:08PM

Fantasia, Aretha Franklin, Stephanie Mills Set for Essence Music Festival by Dan Bacalzo

Iconic singer Aretha Franklin will perform and be honored with "The Power Award at The Essence Music Festival, to be held in New Orleans, July 6-8, 2012. This year's theme is &qu…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:08PM

Jessica Chastain, Kathy Griffin, Christopher Plummer, Meryl Streep Receive Dorian Award Nominations by Dan Bacalzo

The Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association has announced the nominations for the organization's Dorian Awards. The winners will be announced on January 16. Actors nominated …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:28AM

Annie Funke to Join Cast of Silence! The Musical by Dan Bacalzo

Annie Funke will take over the role of Catherine Martin in the Off-Broadway production of Silence! The Musical, at The 9th Space Theatre at Performance Space 122, beginning Thursday, January…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:51AM

Carolee Carmello, Patina Miller, Jerry Zaks Set for Sister Act Talkback at 92Y Tribeca by Dan Bacalzo

Carolee Carmello and Patina Miller, who currently star as Mother Superior and Deloris Van Cartier, respectively, in Broadway's Sister Act will join that show's director, Jerry Zaks…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:33AM

William Shatner to Star on Broadway in Shatner's World by Dan Bacalzo

William Shatner, best known as the original Captain Kirk in the Star Trek franchise, will star in a limited Broadway engagement of Shatner's World: We Just Live In It, to play the Music…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:17AM

PHOTO FLASH: Christina Hendricks Visits Cirque du Soleil's Iris by Dan Bacalzo

Christina Hendricks attended the Cirque du Soleil show Iris, A Journey Through the World of Cinema, at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, on Tuesday, January 10. After the performance, she vi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:17AM
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Patrick Heusinger, Jeremy Webb, Julie White Set for L.A. Theatre Works' Next Fall by Dan Bacalzo

Revised casting has been announced for the L.A. Theatre Works presentation of Next Fall, by Geoffrey Nauffts. Bart DeLorenzo will direct the performances at the James Bridges Theater on the …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00PM

Review: Outside People by Dan Bacalzo

Zayd Dohrn's engaging play focuses on a white American man navigating both business and romantic relationships in Beijing.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM

PHOTO FLASH: Kevin Duda, Jordan Roth at June Briggs Awards Ceremony by Dan Bacalzo

Jujamcyn Theaters was honored at the 10th annual June Briggs Awards Ceremony, held at The Mandarin Oriental New York on Monday, January 9. Jujamcyn President Jordan Roth was on hand to accep…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:40PM

Kelsey Grammer, Kristen Schaal, Emma Stone, et al. to Guest Star on 30 Rock by Dan Bacalzo

An updated list of celebrities who will guest star on the upcoming season NBC's 30 Rock has been revealed by EW.com. The series returns on Thursday, January 12. In addition to Tony Awa…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:16PM

Full Cast Announced for Broadway's Nice Work If You Can Get It by Dan Bacalzo

Full casting has been announced for the new Broadway musical, Nice Work if You Can Get It, which will play the Imperial Theatre, starting on March 29, with an official opening on April 24. T…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:26PM

Matt Damon to Headline The People Speak Live by Dan Bacalzo

Matt Damon will lead the cast for a benefit performance of The People Speak Live, to be held at The Metro on January 31 at 7pm. Based on the award-winning documentary feature The People Spe…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:43PM

Michael Hayden, Laila Robins Join Cast of Signature's Lady From Dubuque by Dan Bacalzo

Complete casting has been announced for the Signature Theatre production of Edward Albee's The Lady From Dubuque, which will be the inaugural production in The End Stage Theatre at the …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:04AM

Jack Gwaltney, Stephen Payne Set for Dael Orlandersmith's Killing Floor by Dan Bacalzo

Jack Gwaltney and Stephen Payne will star in Dael Orlandersmith's Killing Floor, to be presented at the Seventh Street Small Stage on Sunday, January 15 at 7pm. Christian Parker will di…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00AM

Review: Under the Radar Festival 2012 Roundup #3 by Dan Bacalzo and Andy Propst

Reports on Chimera, In the Solitude of Cotton Fields, and Word Becomes Flesh.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:53AM

Lucie Arnaz, Bill Irwin to Host Nightlife Awards by Dan Bacalzo

Lucie Arnaz and Bill Irwin will co-host the 10th annual Nightlife Awards, at The Town Hall on Monday, January 30 at 7pm. The event honors the best in cabaret, comedy and jazz. The unique fo…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:18AM
Monday, January 9, 2012

Masterworks Broadway to Release Original Cast Recording of Once by Dan Bacalzo

The new musical Once -- currently wrapping up its run at New York Theatre Workshop on January 15, prior to transferring to Broadway's Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre beginning February 28 --…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:30PM

Robin Strasser, Erica Watson, Dawn Wells to Join Off-Broadway's Love, Loss and What I Wore by Dan Bacalzo

Updated casting has been announced for the Off-Broadway production of Love, Loss, and What I Wore, playing the Westside Theatre. Daytime Emmy Award-winner and One Live to Live star Robin St…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:28PM

John Logan, Melissa McCarthy, Michelle Williams to Be Saluted at Oscar Wilde: Honoring the Irish in Film by Dan Bacalzo

Tony winner and Oscar nominated screenwriter John Logan and actresses Melissa McCarthy and Michelle Williams will be honored at the Oscar Wilde: Honoring the Irish in Film Awards, according …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:08PM

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