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Sunday, March 4, 2012

PHOTO FLASH: Harry Potter's James and Oliver Phelps Attend Cirque du Soleil's Mystère by Andy Propst

James and Oliver Phelps attended Mystère, playing at Treasure Island in Las Vegas, on Saturday, March 3. The show, recently updated to include a new aerial act and trapeze finale…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:58AM
Friday, March 2, 2012

Steppenwolf Theatre Company Announces Lineup for Next Up Series by Andy Propst

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced the plays, as well as casting and creative teams, that will be presented in repertory as part of its annual Next Up series, to run June 5-24. Em…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:03PM

Deborah Staples to Star in The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead at Writers' Theatre by Andy Propst

Deborah Staples will star in Robert Hewett's The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead, to run May 22 - July 29 at Writers' Theatre. Joe Hanreddy will direct the productio…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:57PM

PHOTO FLASH: Brooke Adams, Tony Shalhoub Attend Innocent Flesh by Andy Propst

Husband and wife Brooke Adams and Tony Shalhoub attended the March 1 preview of Kenyetta Lethridge's Innocent Flesh, playing at the Actors Temple Theater. The play, which is directed…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:48PM

Betty Buckley, Barbara Cook, Marin Mazzie, Lea Salonga Set for Segerstrom Center for the Arts Season by Andy Propst

The Segerstrom Center for the Arts has the productions and performers that will be part of its 2012-2013 season, which will include an engagement of the new stage musical version of the movi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:33PM

Broadway's Bonnie & Clyde Original Cast Album Set for April 24 Release by Andy Propst

The original cast recording of Bonnie & Clyde will be available for purchase on Tuesday, April 24 by Broadway Records. A digital release date will be announced in the near future. The …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:43PM

VIDEO FLASH: Neil Patrick Harris Performs on New Disney Cruise Ship by Andy Propst

Emmy Award winner and Broadway veteran Neil Patrick Harris performed as part of the christening of the new Disney cruise ship "Fantasy" in New York City. The event also included a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:14PM

Brid Brennan, Jamie Parker Set for Shakespeare's Globe Henry V by Andy Propst

Shakespeare's Globe has announced complete casting for Henry V, to be directed by Dominic Dromgoole, which will run June 7 - August 26 prior to a six venue U.K. tour. In addition to …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:24AM

Simon Paisley Day, Samantha Spiro Set for The Taming of the Shrew at Shakespeare's Globe by Andy Propst

Simon Paisley Day will play Petruchio opposite Samantha Spiro's Katharina in The Taming of the Shrew, which will run in repertory June 23-October 13 at Shakespeare's Globe. As p…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:14AM

David Zayas to Guest Star on NBC's Grimm by Andy Propst

Stage and screen actor David Zayas will guest star on NBC's Grimm, according to a report on TVLine.com. He will play Sal Burrel, a monstrous troll-like creature who is a city buildin…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:49AM
Thursday, March 1, 2012

Review: Carrie by Andy Propst

MCC Theater's new version of the famously troubled musical is mostly satisfying.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM

Review: Marrying George Clooney: Confessions From a Midlife Crisis by Andy Propst

This meandering theatrical collage focuses on women dealing with the legacies of their mothers.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:59PM

VIDEO FLASH: Will Chase Sings "A Song for You" on NBC's Smash by Andy Propst

NBC has released a clip of the Monday, March 5 episode of Smash. In the episode, Will Chase's character, Michael, makes a romantic plea for the affections of his old flame, Julia (pl…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:49PM

Broadway's The Lyons to Feature Entire Off-Broadway Cast, Including Linda Lavin, Dick Latessa by Andy Propst

The complete Off-Broadway cast will reprise their roles in the Broadway transfer of Nicky Silver's The Lyons. In addition, it has been announced that the show will begin previews at th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:57PM

Broadway's The Lyons to Feature Entire Off-Broadway Cast, Including Linda Lavin, Dick Latessa by Andy Propst

The complete Off-Broadway cast will reprise their roles in the Broadway transfer of Nicky Silver's The Lyons. In addition, it has been announced that the show will begin previews at th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:57PM

Marilyn Maye, Mark Nadler, KT Sullivan Among MAC Award Nominees by Andy Propst

The nominations for the 26th annual MAC Awards have been announced. As previously announced, the prizes will be presented at the MAC Awards Show, to be held on March 29 at B.B. King Blues C…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:40PM

Annabel Armour, Shawn Douglass, Linda Gillum to Be Part of Remy Bumppo's 2012-2013 Season by Andy Propst

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company has announced its schedule for the 2012-2013 season, to be offered at the Greenhouse Theatre. The theater's season will begin with Edward Albee's Pulit…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:54AM

Yuri Lane to Perform MeTube at Collaboraction by Andy Propst

Yuri Lane will offer his solo show MeTube at Collaboraction, running March 16 - April 8. In the show, Lane explores his Internet fame, which when his "human beat box" harmonica …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:45AM

Brad Pitt to Join George Clooney, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Lynch in 8 Reading in L.A. by Andy Propst

Brad Pitt has been added to the roster of performers who will take part in the Los Angeles premiere of Dustin Lance Black's 8, to be offered as a benefit reading at the Wilshire Ebell T…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:45AM
Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Review: Venus in Fur by Andy Propst

Nina Arianda and Hugh Dancy give even sharper performances than before in David Ives' comedy-drama now at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM

Marylouise Burke, Jane Kaczmarek, Jon Tenney to Star in Geffen Playhouse's Good People by Andy Propst

Cherise Boothe, Sara Botsford, Marylouise Burke, Brad Flesicher, and Jon Tenney will join previously announced star Jane Kaczmarek in the Geffen Playhouse's production of David Lindsay-…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:21PM

Orchestral Tracks For Lysistrata Jones Cast Album to Be Recorded March 1 by Andy Propst

The musical tracks for an original cast album of Lysistrata Jones will be recorded on March 1, according to posts on the show's official Twitter and Tumblr accounts. No further details…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:51PM

Trap Door Theatre to Offer March 4 Me Too, I Am Catherine Deneuve Benefit Performance by Andy Propst

Trap Door Theatre will offer a one-night-only encore performance of Pierre Notte's Me Too, I Am Catherine Deneuve, translated by Nicholas Tonozzi, on March 4. The event will raise fund…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:58PM

Tony Nominee and Monkees Member Davy Jones Has Died by Andy Propst

Tony Award nominee Davy Jones has died of a heart attack, according to published reports. He was 66. Jones, under his full name, David Jones, received a Tony Award nomination for his perfo…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:12PM

Bill and Dan Savage Set for March 9 fml: how Carson McCullers saved my life Talkback by Andy Propst

Bill and Dan Savage will take part in a talkback following the Friday, March 9 performance of Sarah Gubbins' fml: how Carson McCullers saved my life at Steppenwolf Theatre. Dan Savag…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:23PM

Mike Daisey to Offer April 7 Performance of The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs in Chicago by Andy Propst

Mike Daisey will offer a one-night-only performance of his monologue The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs, on Saturday, April 7 at 7pm at The Chicago Theatre. The event will be hosted by…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:49PM

Scott Bakula to Join Cast of ABC's Desperate Housewives by Andy Propst

Scott Bakula will join the cast of ABC's Desperate Housewives, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He will play an attorney hired by Bree, the character played by Marcia Cross. Bakul…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:48PM

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Sister Act Added to Broadway in Chicago's 2012 Lineup by Andy Propst

Broadway in Chicago has announced the addition of three shows to its slate of presentations for 2012, according to a report in The Chicago Tribune. Among the newly announced offerings is th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:20PM

James Corden, Stephen Sondheim Among Writers on Shortlist for Sheridan Morley Prize by Andy Propst

The shortlist for the fifth annual Sheridan Morley Prize for Theatre Biography has been released, according to Whatsonstage.com. The winner of the award, which carries a £2000 cas…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:39AM

Woody Allen, Antonio Banderas, Jessica Chastain, Jessica Lange Among Saturn Award Nominees by Andy Propst

The nominations for the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films' 38th annual Saturn Awards have been announced, and include numerous stage veterans. The prizes will be p…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:35AM

Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck Welcome Their Third Child by Andy Propst

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have welcomed their third child, a baby boy, according to published reports. The couple married in 2005 and are parents to two daughters, ages two and five. …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:07AM

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