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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Heather Headley to Star in The Bodyguard Musical in London by Andy Propst

Heather Headley will play Rachel Marron, the role originated by Whitney Houston, in the stage musical version of The Bodyguard, according to a report in Variety. Thea Sharrock will direct …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:53AM
Monday, February 20, 2012

Michael Douglas, Tina Fey, Chris Rock, Ben Stiller to Present at 84th Annual Academy Awards by Andy Propst

An updated list of presenters has been announced for the 84th Annual Academy Awards, to be held on Sunday, February 26 at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles and aired live on ABC-TV. Tony Awar…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:21PM
Sunday, February 19, 2012

Review: Mind Over Manhattan by Andy Propst

The famed mentalist once again astonishes with his new show.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM

PHOTO FLASH: Mark Ballas Attends Cirque Du Soleil's Mysère by Andy Propst

Dancing With the Stars' professional Mark Ballas attended Cirque du Soleil's Mystère, playing at Treasure Island in Las Vegas, on Saturday, February 18. \Ballas also re…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:35AM

PHOTO FLASH: David Burtka, Neil Patrick Harris Attend Cirque Du Soleil's Zumanity by Andy Propst

Emmy Award winner Neil Patrick Harris and his partner David Burtka attended Cirque du Soleil's Zumanity - The Sensual Side of Cirque du Soleil at New York-New York Hotel and Casino in …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:25AM
Friday, February 17, 2012

Pasadena Playhouse Postpones Sleepless in Seattle Musical by Andy Propst

The musical version of the 1993 movie Sleepless in Seattle, which was scheduled to run June 12 -July 15 at The Pasadena Playhouse, will now be presented as part of the 2012-2013 season to a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:56PM

Tina Fey, Chris Rock, Ben Stiller to Present at 84th Annual Academy Awards by Andy Propst

Screen stars and Broadway veterans Chris Rock and Ben Stiller have been added to the list of presenters for the 84th Annual Academy Awards, to be held on Sunday, February 26 at the Kodak The…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:41PM

David Schweizer to Direct Tennessee Williams' In Masks Outrageous and Austere Off-Broadway by Andy Propst

David Schweizer will direct Tennessee Williams' In Masks Outrageous and Austere, to run April 5 - May 26. Casting and creative will be announced shortly for the production, which will …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:51AM

American Theater Company Extends Ayad Akhtar's Disgraced by Andy Propst

American Theater Company has extended its world premiere production of Ayad Akhtar's Disgraced. Directed by Kimberly Senior, the production will now run through March 11. Set in moder…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:14AM

Charles Edwards, Jonathan Hyde to Bring The King's Speech to West End by Andy Propst

David Seidler's The King's Speech, starring Charles Edwards and Jonathan Hyde, will open at the West End's Wyndham's Theatre on March 22, according to a report on Whatson…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:09AM
Thursday, February 16, 2012

PHOTO FLASH: Ricky Martin, Nicki Minaj on Live! With Kelly by Andy Propst

Ricky Martin and Nicky Minaj appeared on the syndicated talk show Live! With Kelly on February 15 as the newest spokespeople For M·A·C Cosmetics' VIVA GLAM Campaig…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:06PM

Christian Borle, Adam Chanler-Berat, Celia Keenan-Bolger to Star in Broadway's Peter and the Starcatcher by Andy Propst

Christian Borle, Adam Chanler-Berat, and Celia Kennan-Bolger will all reprise their Off-Broadway roles in Peter and the Starcatcher on Broadway. As previously announced, the show, co-dire…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:59PM

Gregg Edelman, Jonathan Hadary, Jack Klugman Set for George Street Playhouse's Twelve Angry Men by Andy Propst

Full casting has been announced for Reginald Rose's Twelve Angry Men, to run March 13 - April 8 at George Street Playhouse. David Saint will direct the production. The play centers o…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:58PM

Re-Animator The Musical Leads L.A. Weekly Theater Award Nominations by Andy Propst

The nominations for the 33rd annual L.A. Weekly Theater Awards have been announced. The prizes will be presented in a ceremony to be held on April 2 at the Avalon in Hollywood. Re-Animator…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:20PM

Chris Rock, Ben Stiller to Present at 84th Annual Academy Awards by Andy Propst

Screen stars and Broadway veterans Chris Rock and Ben Stiller have been added to the list of presenters for the 84th Annual Academy Awards, to be held on Sunday, February 26 at the Kodak The…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:41PM

Casting Announced for Kenyetta Lethridge's Innocent Flesh Off-Broadway by Andy Propst

Casting has been announced for Kenyetta Lethridge's Innocent Flesh, which will begin performances on March 1 at the Actors Temple Theater, in anticipation of an official opening on Mar…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:11PM

Michael Laurence, Mary Beth Peil Set for Primary Stages' The Morini Strad by Andy Propst

Michael Laurence and Mary Beth Peil will star in Primary Stages' production of Willy Holzman's The Morini Strad, to run March 20 - April 28 at 59E59 Theaters. As previously report…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:46AM

Stephen Sondheim Set for April 21 Symphony Space Appearance by Andy Propst

Stephen Sondheim will take part in a public conversation about his work in conjunction with the previously announced April 21 performance of LIAISONS: Re-Imagining Sondheim From the Piano at…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:17AM

The Q Brothers, Rick Boynton to Create Othello: The Remix for London's Globe to Globe Festival by Andy Propst

The Q Brothers will collaborate with Chicago Shakespeare Theater creative producer Rick Boynton on Othello: The Remix. The show will be presented as part of the previously announced Globe …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:13AM

Works by Rodney Ackland, Will Eno, Andrew Hinderaker Set for Gift Theatre's 2012 Season by Andy Propst

Gift Theatre has announced the lineup of plays that will comprise its 2012 season. The company's first offering will be the U.S. premiere of Rodney Ackland's Absolute Hell, to run…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:53AM

Regina Bartkoff, Charles Schick Lead Cast of 292 Theatre's In a Bar of a Tokyo Hotel by Andy Propst

Casting has been announced for Tennessee Williams' In the Bar of a Tokyo Hotel, to run March 7-31 at 292 Theatre. Charles Schick and Regina Bartkoff will direct the production, which w…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:43AM

Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep Set for Movie Version of August: Osage County by Andy Propst

Julia Roberts and Meryl Streep will co-star in the film version of Tracy Letts' August: Osage County, according to The Hollywood Reporter. John Wells will direct the film. The Pulitze…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:33AM

Kate Budgen to Direct The Hairy Ape in London by Andy Propst

Kate Budgen will direct Eugene O'Neill's The Hairy Ape, to run May 16 - June 9 at Southwark Playhouse. Jean Chan will design the production, which will have lighting design by Ric…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:25AM
Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Justin Kirk to Return to Showtime's Weeds by Andy Propst

Justin Kirk will return to Showtime's Weeds, reprising his work as Andy Botwin, for its eighth season, according to a report on Deadline.com. The actor is currently starring on Broad…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:57PM

Sylvia McNair to Headline Chicago Opera Theater Gala by Andy Propst

Grammy Award winner Sylvia McNair will headline Chicago Opera Theater's 38th Anniversary Gala: A Celebration Less Ordinary, to be held on March 11 at Canivale. McNair has performed h…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:44PM

Collaboraction Extends Carlos Murillo's dark play or stories for boys by Andy Propst

,Collaboraction has extended Carlos Murillo's dark play or stories for boys. The production, directed by Anthony Moseley, will now run through March 11 at the Flat Iron Building. The …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:23PM

Max Casella, Ethan Hawke, Chris Rock, Lucy Thurber Are New Members of Labyrinth Theater Company by Andy Propst

Labyrinth Theater Company has inducted fourteen new members into its company of actors, directors, playwrights and designers . The new Labyrinth members are performers Max Casella, Rosal …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:31PM

Alec Baldwin, Neil Patrick Harris, Lucy Liu to Co-Host Live! With Kelly by Andy Propst

Stage and television star Neil Patrick Harris will join Kelly Ripa's as co-host on Live! With Kelly when the syndicated show broadcasts from the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highlan…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:26PM

Chris Rock to Present at 84th Annual Academy Awards by Andy Propst

Screen star and Broadway veteran Chris Rock has been added to the list of presenters for the 84th Annual Academy Awards, to be held on Sunday, February 26 at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:38PM

Samuel Barnett, Stephen Fry, Mark Rylance Set for Twelfth Night at Shakespeare's Globe by Andy Propst

Updated casting has been announced for the Shakespeare's Globe production of Twelfth Night, to run September 22 - October 14. As previously reported, Tim Carroll will direct. In addit…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:29PM

Sanaa Lathan, Anthony Mackie to Host 43rd Annual NAACP Image Awards by Andy Propst

Sanaa Lathan and Anthony Mackie will host the the 43rd NAACP Image Awards ceremony to be held on February 17 at the Shrine Auditorium and broadcast on NBC. Lathan received a Tony Award nom…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:10PM

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