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Friday, November 16, 2012

Alfred Uhry Attached to Broadway-Aimed Musical Adaptation of "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" by Michael Gioia

Tony Award-winning book writer and playwright Alfred Uhry will adapt Jon Berendt's 1994 novel "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil," which was later turned into a 1997 film…

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World Premiere of Tami Dixon's South Side Stories Opens Nov. 16 in Pittsburgh by Michael Gioia

City Theatre presents the world premiere of South Side Stories – described as "a vibrant, hometown adventure" written and performed by Tami Dixon – which officiall…

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Pittsburgh Premiere of Good People, With Glynis Bell, Kelly McAndrew, January LaVoy, Opens Nov. 16 by Michael Gioia

Pittsburgh Public Theater continues its "Made in America" season with the Pittsburgh premiere of Good People, David Lindsay-Abaire's 2011 Tony-nominated play set in contemporar…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, November 15, 2012

Broadway's The Performers, With Cheyenne Jackson, Henry Winkler, Alicia Silverstone, Sets Closing Date by Michael Gioia and Andrew Gans

Robyn Goodman, Amanda Lipitz and Scott R. Delman, producers of David West Read's The Performers, have announced that the new Broadway comedy will play its final performance Nov. 18 at th…

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Anne Hathaway, Neil Patrick Harris, Lea Michele, "Glee," "Modern Family" Among 2012 People's Choice Nominees by Michael Gioia

Nominees have been announced for the 2013 People's Choice Awards, which will be presented Jan. 9, 2013, at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live and broadcast on CBS at 9 PM ET. The evening will b…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:30PM

Fourth Season of NT Live Adds The Magistrate, With John Lithgow; Alan Bennett's People; James Graham's This House by Michael Gioia

National Theatre Live, an initiative to broadcast live performances from the National Theatre's stages to cinemas worldwide, will continue its fourth season in 2013 with Arthur Wing Pine…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

THE SCREENING ROOM: Laura Osnes, Stephen Oremus, Andrew Kober Appear on "City of Dreams" Webseries (Video) by Michael Gioia

"City of Dreams," an original comedic webseries that chronicles the trials and tribulations of struggling actors, debuted Oct. 1. Episodes in the first season have featured Tony Aw…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Joel Diamond Will Direct Cancer Benefit Featuring Performance from Yahweh Musical by Michael Gioia

La Vie Theaters will present a cancer charity event entitled "An Evening Celebrating Life and Hope," which will feature performances from the new musical Yahweh on Broadway, Nov. 2…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:45PM

James Clow, Stefanie Morse, Mara Davi, David Elder and More Will Celebrate A White Christmas at the Kennedy Center by Michael Gioia

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present Irving Berlin's White Christmas, based on the 1954 film of the same name, beginning Dec. 11, prior to an official opening …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

David Seidler, Barry Levinson, Tony Fontana Will Develop "George Washington" Drama for NBC by Michael Gioia

NBC will develop a drama series from Oscar-winning writer David Seidler ("The King's Speech"), playwright Barry Levinson (Diner), Tony Fontana and NBCU International Production…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM

THE SCREENING ROOM: "House of Cards" Trailer, With Sebastian Arcelus, Kevin Spacey, Corey Stoll (Video) by Michael Gioia

The upcoming Netflix series "House of Cards," which stars Tony and Oscar winner Kevin Spacey (Lost in Yonkers) as a House of Representatives majority whip who plans to take over th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Josh Gad Will Develop "Triplets" Film, Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito, With Ryan Dixon by Michael Gioia

Book of Mormon Tony Award nominee Josh Gad will work with writer Ryan Dixon on the script of "Triplets," the upcoming "Twins" sequel for Universal Pictures, according to …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Reeve Carney Will Unveil Spider-Man Calendar on "Good Morning America" Nov. 15; Proceeds Benefit BC/EFA by Michael Gioia

Reeve Carney, who stars in the title role of Broadway's Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, will appear on the ABC morning talk show "Good Morning America" Nov. 15 at 8:30 AM to unv…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

First Mondays With David Yazbek and His Warmest Regards Series Will Welcome Adam Guettel in December by Michael Gioia

First Mondays With David Yazbek and His Warmest Regards, a new series with three-time Tony Award nominee David Yazbek and his band that will be held on the first Monday of each month, will k…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:57PM

Artist of Light, World Premiere From "America's Got Talent" Dance Group iLuminate, Will Play Off-Broadway by Michael Gioia

The world premiere of Artist of Light, a stage show from glow-suit dance group iLuminate, who rose to fame on television's "America's Got Talent," will begin a limited enga…

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Grace Gummer Will Join Second Season of HBO's "The Newsroom" by Michael Gioia

Grace Gummer, who was last seen on Broadway in The Columnist, will have a recurring role on the second season of Aaron Sorkin's HBO series "The Newsroom," according to Deadline…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM

THE SCREENING ROOM: Corey Cott and Newsies Cast Perform "Seize the Day" on "DWTS" (Video) by Michael Gioia

Newsies, the new Disney musical that took home the 2012 Tony Award for Best Choreography, performed on the ABC reality television program "Dancing With the Stars" Nov. 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM

Cult Indie Rock Musical Razia's Shadow Will Make NYC Debut With Alysha Umphress, Derek Klena and More by Michael Gioia

The cult concept album Razia's Shadow, featuring an indie-rock score by Forgive Durden band members and brothers Thomas and Paul Dutton, will make its New York stage debut Nov. 28-29 at …

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Matthew Maguire Returns to NYC's Wild Project With His Wild Man in Rome Solo Show Nov. 14 by Michael Gioia

Obie Award-winning actor and director Matthew Maguire returns to The Wild Project in his new solo show, Wild Man in Rome, for a two-week engagement beginning Nov. 14 in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Sutton Foster, Betty Buckley, Marin Mazzie, Jason Danieley and More Set for Annenberg Theater's 2012-13 Concert Season by Michael Gioia

An Evening with Sutton Foster, featuring two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Anything Goes) and her band, will kick off Annenberg Theater's 2012-13 concer…

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Angela Lansbury, Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, Rainn Wilson, Kate Baldwin and More Set for Acting Company's 2012 Ruby Ball by Michael Gioia

The Acting Company's 40th anniversary Ruby Ball will be held Dec. 3 at Capitale. James Houghton (founding artistic director of the Signature Theatre and the Richard Rodgers Director of J…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:26PM

Bhopal, Rahul Varma's Play About India's Industrial Catastrophe, Will Get U.S. Premiere Prior to India Tour by Michael Gioia

Epic Actors' Workshop and Bond Street Theatre will present the U.S. premiere of Rahul Varma's Bhopal, as part of the 2012 South Asian Theatre Festival, Nov. 18 at 4 PM at the Crossro…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Kelly McAndrew, Glynis Bell, January LaVoy and More Star in Pittsburgh Premiere of David Lindsay-Abaire's Good People by Michael Gioia

Pittsburgh Public Theater continues its "Made in America" season with the Pittsburgh premiere of Good People, David Lindsay-Abaire's 2011 Tony-nominated play set in contemporar…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, November 12, 2012

U.S. Premiere of I Hate F*cking Mexicans at New York City's Flea Theater Extends by Michael Gioia

The U.S. premiere of Luis Enrique Gutiérrez Ortiz Monasterio's I Hate F*cking Mexicans has been given an extra month of performances at The Flea Theater in New York City. Limited …

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:28PM

Thomas Bradshaw's Job, Adaptation of the Book of Job, Will Return in 2013 to NYC's Flea Theater by Michael Gioia

The New York premiere of Thomas Bradshaw's Job, a play that explores faith, will return for a limited engagement in January 2013 following the work's recent sold-out run at The …

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:34PM

Tony Winner Len Cariou Begins 54 Below Engagement Nov. 12 by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Len Cariou plays a three-performance engagement, on consecutive Mondays, at the new Manhattan nightspot 54 Below beginning Nov. 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:35PM

Nick Blaemire, Caissie Levy, Santino Fontana and More Set for Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band NYC Debut Concert by Michael Gioia

Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band, featuring work from Broadway composer and musician Charlie Rosen, will make its New York City concert debut Nov. 19 at the Laurie Beechman Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:27PM

The Holiday Guys in Happy Merry Hanu-Mas, With Marc Kudisch and Jeffry Denman, Will Play Off-Broadway by Michael Gioia

The York Theatre Company will present the Off-Broadway premiere of The Holiday Guys in Happy Merry Hanu-Mas, a holiday variety show from Tony Award nominee Marc Kudisch and Drama Desk nomine…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:31PM

Judith Light, John Patrick Shanley, Amy Ryan, Roma Torre Receive T. Schreiber Studio Achievement Awards Nov. 12 by Michael Gioia

The T. Schreiber Studio and Theatre, under the co-artistic direction of Terry Schreiber and Peter Jensen, hosts a Salute to New York Theatre benefit Nov. 12 at the Maritime Hotel in New…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Sherie Rene Scott, Tyley Ross and AnnMarie Milazzo Perform The Music of George Michael Nov. 12 in NYC by Michael Gioia

I'm Your Man – The Music of George Michael, an evening that celebrates the music of George Michael, is offered Nov. 12 at SOB's 204 Varick in New York City.

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The Voices United Choral Festival, Featuring Linda Eder and Ryan Silverman, Held Nov. 12 at the Beacon by Michael Gioia

St. Malachy's – The Actors' Chapel presents The Voices United Choral Festival, a "musical extravaganza" benefit, Nov. 12 at New York City's Beacon Theatre. L…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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