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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Diane Paulus to Direct Cirque Du Soleil's Amaluna by Andy Propst

Diane Paulus will direct Cirque du Soleil's newest touring production, Amaluna. The show is set to debut in Montreal on April 19, and has subsequent engagements scheduled for Quebec Ci…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:22AM

Viola Davis, Ralph Fiennes, Eddie Redmayne Among the BAFTA Award Nominees by Andy Propst

The nominations for the 2012 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) have been announced. The prizes will be presented in a ceremony to be held on February 12 at the Royal Opera House, Covent G…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:57AM
Monday, January 16, 2012

Adam Brody to Star in Film Version of Neil LaBute's Some Girls by Andy Propst

Adam Brody will star in the film version of Neil LaBute's Some Girls, according to a report in Variety. The work follows a successful writer who, before getting married, decides to tr…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:32PM

Cate Blanchett Among the Winners of 2011 Sydney Theatre Awards by Andy Propst

The winners of the 2011 Sydney Theatre Awards have been announced. The prizes were presented in a ceremony held on January 16. Among the winners is Cate Blanchett who was named Best Leadin…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:01PM

Julianna Margulies, Natalie Portman, Octavia Spencer to Be Among SAG Award Presenters by Andy Propst

An updated ilneup of presenters has been announced for the 18th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, which will be handed out January 29 in Los Angeles and aired live on TNT and TBS. Among t…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Full Cast Set for Children of Eden Benefit Concert by Andy Propst

Full casting has been announced for the gala performance of Children of Eden by Stephen Schwartz and John Caird, to be offered at the Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday, January 29. Proceeds …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:14AM

Feature: January's Collectible CDs by Andy Propst

Reviews of Godspell, The People in the Picture, Treemonisha, and 13 more recent recordings.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00AM
Sunday, January 15, 2012

VIDEO FLASH: Daniel Radcliffe on Saturday Night Live by Andy Propst

Broadway and film star Daniel Radcliffe hosted the January 14 edition of NBC's Saturday Night Live. In addition to his monologue, he appeared in many skits, including one spoofing his…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:21AM
Saturday, January 14, 2012

Star Trek Sequel to Receive May 2013 Release by Andy Propst

J..J Abrams sequel to his 2009 film version of the hit TV show Star Trek will be released in 3D on May 17, 2013, according to Deadline.com As previously reported, Chris Pine and Zachary Qui…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:27AM

Julie Andrews to Direct The Great American Mousical for Goodspeed Musicals by Andy Propst

Julie Andrews will direct the previously announced musical version of The Great American Mousical for Goodspeed Musicals, according to a report in The New York Times. The show, which will h…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:36AM
Friday, January 13, 2012

Golden Globe Awards Announces Full List of Presenters by Andy Propst

A full list of presenters has been announced for the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards. As previously reported, to be held on Sunday, January 15 in Los Angeles and aired live on NBC. Ricky Ger…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00PM

Goodman Theatre, Rivendell Ensemble Theatre to Offer Theater of War Performances by Andy Propst

The Goodman Theatre and the Rivendell Theatre Ensemble will partner with Theater of War Productions, to present two readings of Sophocles' Ajax and Philoktetes, at the Goodman's Ow…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:11PM

Sunshine and Shadows CD, Featuring Songs by Donald Ashwander, Now Available by Andy Propst

New World Records has released Sunshine and Shadows, a compendium of songs by Donald Ashwander. The disc features vocals by Sharon Moore and liner notes by Max Morath. Ashwander was reside…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:23PM

Sunshine and Shadows CD, Featuring Music by Donald Ashwander, Now Available by Andy Propst

New World Records has released Sunshine and Shadows, a compendium of music by Donald Ashwander. The disc features vocals by Sharon Moore and liner notes by Max Morath. Ashwander was reside…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:23PM

Lilli Cooper, Adam Kantor, Morgan James to Join Jeremy Schonfeld at Joe's Pub by Andy Propst

Lilli Cooper, Adam Kantor and Morgan James will join singer/songwriter Jeremy Schonfeld for a concert celebrating the release of his concept album, Iron & Coal, to be held at Joe's …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:21PM
Thursday, January 12, 2012

Laura Benanti, David Byrne, Lin-Manuel Miranda Set for March 5 Public Sings! Benefit Concert by Andy Propst

An initial lineup of performers has been announced for Public Sings!, a benefit concert to be held on Monday, January 5 in Joe's Pub. Daisy Prince will direct the performance. The sho…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:10PM

Tony Drazan, Israel Horovitz Set for Richard Vetere's A Life in the Theater Celebration by Andy Propst

An initial lineup of participants has been announced for A Life in the Theater, a 60th birthday celebration for playwright Richard Vetere to be held at the Cherry Lane Theater on Sunday, Jan…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:47PM

My Name Is Asher Lev to Replace Sophie's Choice in Long Wharf Season by Andy Propst

Aaron Posner's adaptation of Chaim Potok's 1972 novel My Name Is Asher Leve has been added to the Long Wharf Theatre's 2011-2012 season, to run May 2-27. It replaces David Ri…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:25PM

Marketa Irglova, Taylor Mac Set for Joe's Pub Appearances in February by Andy Propst

Taylor Mac and his band will offer a single performance of The 1920s at Joe's Pub on February 12 at 9pm. The performance is part of Mac's development process for The History of …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:08PM

Joyce DeWitt, Tab Hunter to Star in Love Letters in North Carolina by Andy Propst

Joyce DeWitt and Tab Hunter will co-star in the Judson Theatre Company's production of A.R. Gurney's Love Letters, to run January 19-22 at the Owens Auditorium in Pinehurst, North …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:34AM

PHOTO FLASH: Kerry Butler, Christine Ebersole, Adam Pascal Celebrate rj productions new york by Andy Propst

rj productions new york celebrated its 12th anniversary on January 8 with a concert and party at REMI Restaurant. Judy Gold and Bruce Vilanch hosted the performance. Among the performers a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:29AM
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Nicole Kidman, Katharine McPhee, Michelle Pfeiffer to Be Among Golden Globe Awards Presenters by Andy Propst

Additional presenters have been announced for the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards. As previously reported, the prizes will be awarded in a ceremony to be held on Sunday, January 15 in Los An…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:40PM

Liz Callaway, Faith Prince, Daniel Reichard Featured on Cautiously Optmistic CD by Andy Propst

John Philip Alman, Liz Callaway, Nikki Renee Daniels, Joshua Dixon, Natalie Douglas, Faith Prince, Jason Graae, Lisa Howard, Nicole Johndrow, Daniel Reichard, and Julie Reyburn are featured …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:06PM

Victoria Clark, Jan Maxwell, Elaine Paige, Ron Raines Set for Follies in Los Angeles by Andy Propst

Victoria Clark will assume the role of Sally Durant Plummer in Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's Follies for its run at the Ahmanson Theatre, May 3 - June 9. She will join Broadway …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:52PM

Theresa Rebeck, Julie Taymor to Be Honored at Athena Film Festival by Andy Propst

Liz Meriwether, Theresa Rebeck and Julie Taymor will be honored during the opening night celebration of the Athena Film Festival, to be held on February 9 on the Barnard College campus. Tay…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:16PM

Ed Asner, Whoopi Goldberg to Guest Star on ABC's The Middle by Andy Propst

Whoopi Goldberg will guest star on ABC's The Middle, according to a report on TVGuide.com. She will appear as a guidance counselor for Sue, the character played by Eden Shur. Goldberg…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:48AM

John Logan to Write Screeenplay for Jersey Boys Movie by Andy Propst

John Logan will write the script for a film version of the stage musical I>Jersey Boys, according to a report on Deadline.com. The musical, which opened in November 2005, is based on t…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:06AM

Simon Callow to Offer Being Shakespeare in London in March by Andy Propst

Simon Callow will perform his solo show Being Shakespeare at London's Trafalgar Studios 1, March 7-31. Tom Cairns has directed the production, which, as previously announced will subse…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:19AM

5th Avenue Theatre Announces Casting for Oklahoma! by Andy Propst

5th Avenue Theatre has announced casting for Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, to run February 3 - March 4. Peter Rothstein will direct the production, which will have choreography …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:02AM

Rob Marshall to Direct Into the Woods Movie by Andy Propst

Rob Marshall will direct a film version of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Into the Woods, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Lapine is writing the script for the movie and Sondh…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:49AM

Josie Lawrence, Gay Soper to Join Pippin in London by Andy Propst

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced casting for the role of Berthe in Pippin, which continues its run through February 25. Gay Soper will take over the role from Caroline Quentin on J…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:39AM

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