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Monday, January 30, 2012

Meredith Braun's Someone Else's Story to Get March 26 Release by Andy Propst

Meredith Braun's debut solo album, Someone Else's Story will be released by Stage Door Records on March 26. Paul Bateman has served as musical director and arranger for the projec…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:14AM

Danny DeVito, Richard Griffiths to Star in The Sunshine Boys in London by Andy Propst

Danny DeVito and Richard Griffiths will star in Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys, to run April 27 - July 28 at the West End's Savoy Theatre. Thea Sharrock will direct the production…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:07AM
Sunday, January 29, 2012

Review: These Seven Sicknesses by Andy Propst

Sean Graney's cheeky adaptation of Sophocles' tragedies proves to be highly enjoyable.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM

PHOTO FLASH: Taylor Lautner and Peter Facinelli Visit Cirque du Soleil by Andy Propst

Twilight star Taylor Lautner attended Cirque du Soleil's Ovo, playing under the Big Top on the Santa Monica Pier, on Friday, January 27, along with a group friends, while Peter Facinell…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:21PM

PHOTO FLASH: Taylor Lautner Attends Cirque du Soleil's Ovo by Andy Propst

Actor Taylor Lautner attended Cirque du Soleil's Ovo, playing under the Big Top on the Santa Monica Pier, on Friday, January 27. He was accompanied by an LA Clippers cheerleader named S…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:21AM
Saturday, January 28, 2012

SAG Awards Announce Complete List of Presenters by Andy Propst

A complete list of presenters has been announced for the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, which will will be held on Sunday, January 29 in Los Angeles and aired live on TNT and TBS. …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:49AM
Friday, January 27, 2012

Richard Cotovsky, Preston Tate, Jr. to Star in Mary-Arrchie Theatre's Superior Donuts by Andy Propst

Mary-Arrchie Theatre has announced casting for Tracy Letts' Superior Donuts, to run February 16 - March 25 at Angel Island Theatre. Matt Miller will direct the production. The play ce…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:29PM

Matt Bomer to Guest Star on FOX's Glee by Andy Propst

Matt Bomer will guest star on FOX's Glee, according to a report on TVLine.com. He will play the older brother of the character played by Darren Criss. Bomer recently appeared on Broad…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:28PM

VIDEO FLASH: Darren Criss Sings "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" on FOX's Glee by Andy Propst

FOX has released a promotional video featuring Darren Criss and the cast of Glee performing "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'." The sequence in the video will be seen on th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:24AM

the Doyle & Debbie show Extends Through June 24 at Royal George Cabaret by Andy Propst

the Doyle & Debbie show has extended through June 24 at The Royal George Cabaret. The show centers on Doyle Mayfield, an old-guard country star with a handful of hits back in the 70s …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:59AM

Glenn Close, Bryan Cranston, Viola Davis Added to List of SAG Award Presenters by Andy Propst

Bérénice Bejo, Glenn Close, Bryan Cranston, Viola Davis and Shailene Woodley are the most recent additions to the line-up of presenters for the 18th annual Screen Actor…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:49AM
Thursday, January 26, 2012

Flea Theater Extends These Seven Sicknesses Through February 26 by Andy Propst

The Flea Theater has extended Sean Graney's These Seven Sicknesses through February 26. Ed Sylvanus Iskander has directed the production, which will officially open on January 29. Th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:45PM

VIDEO FLASH: Andrew Lloyd Webber on ABC'S The View by Andy Propst

Tony Award-winning composer Andrew Lloyd Webber appeared on ABC's The View on Thursday, January 26. During his time on the show, Webber discussed his career, including his musicals Evi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:49PM

Warren Calyle to Direct Becoming Chaplin on Broadway in the 2012-2013 Season by Andy Propst

Warren Carlyle will direct and choreograph Becoming Chaplin on Broadway. The show is expected to open during the 2012-2013 season at a theater to be announced. With music and lyrics by Chr…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:27PM

Warren Carlyle to Direct Becoming Chaplin on Broadway by Andy Propst

Warren Carlyle will direct and choreograph Becoming Chaplin on Broadway. The show is expected to open during the 2012-2013 season at a theater to be announced. With music and lyrics by Chr…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:27PM

Academy Award-Winning Costume Designer Eiko Ishioka Has Died by Andy Propst

Award-winning costume designer Eiko Ishioka has died of pancreatic cancer. She was 73. Ishioka's work can currently be seen on Broadway in Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark. She received …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:59PM

Luis Alfaro Wins 2012 Joyce Award by Andy Propst

Playwright Luis Alfaro has won a 2012 Joyce Award. The annual prizes, which carry a $50,000 cast grant, are given to commission artists of color to help them create new works with cultural …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:44PM

Lily Rabe in As You Like It and Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods Set for 2012 Shakesepare in the Park by Andy Propst

The Public Theater has announced the two works that will be produced for its 50th anniversary Shakespeare in the Park season at the Delacorte Theater. Tony Award nominee Lily Rabe will star…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:25PM

Director Jiri Zizka Has Died by Andy Propst

Jiri Zizka, co-founder of The Wilma Theater, has died, according to a report on the theater's website. Zizka was 61 years old. Zizka was born in Prague and became co-artistic director…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:44AM

Katharine McPhee's Rendition of "Beautiful" for NBC's Smash Available for Free Download by Andy Propst

In anticipation of the series premiere of Smash on February 6, NBC and Columbia Records have released, for streaming and free download, one track from the pilot episode: Katharine McPhee&ap…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:16AM

Lookingglass Theatre Announces Schedule For Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting Panels by Andy Propst

Lookingglass Theatre Company has announced a series of post-performance panel discussions to be held in conjunction with its production of Ed Schmidt's Mr. Rickey Calls A Meeting, runni…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:13AM

Joely Richardson, Malcolm Storry to Star in The Lady From the Sea in London by Andy Propst

Full casting has been announced for Henrik Ibsen's The Lady From the Sea, to run February 23 - March 17 at the Rose Theatre, Kingston, and star, as previously announced, Joely Richardso…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:57AM
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Christian Borle to Star in Broadway's Peter and the Starcatcher by Andy Propst

Christian Borle will reprise his portrayal of Black Stache in Peter and the Starcatcher on Broadway, according to published reports. As previously announced, the show, co-directed by Alex T…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:59PM
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Karen Pittman, Lenny Wolpe Set for Lisa Loomer's Two Things You Don't Talk About at Dinner by Andy Propst

Denver Center Theatre Company's production of Lisa Loomer's Two Things You Don't Talk About at Dinner will officially open at The Space Theatre on January 26. Wendy C. Goldber…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:14PM

At Hand Theatre Announces Casting for As Wide As I Can See by Andy Propst

At Hand Theatre has announced casting for Mark Snyder's As Wide As I Can See, to run February 23 - March 10 at HERE Arts Center. Dan Horrigan will direct the production. Set in a rece…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:46PM

Daniel Radcliffe to Star as Allen Ginsberg in Kill Your Darlings Film by Andy Propst

Daniel Radcliffe will star as Allen Ginsberg in Kill Your Darlings, according to The Hollywood Reporter. John Krokidas will direct the project. The movie will center on how a murder in the…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:23PM

Brian Dennehy, Meryl Streep to Present at Theater Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony by Andy Propst

The presenters for the 2011 Theater Hall of Fame induction ceremony have been announced, according to a report in The New York Times. Estelle Parsons will host the event, which will be held…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:12PM

David Sedaris Adds May 7 Engagemennt to Brooklyn Academy of Music Appearance by Andy Propst

David Sedaris will appear at the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House on May 7 at 7:30pm to celebrate the release of his new book, Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary. This evening has been…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:42AM

Louise Pitre to Star as Mame at Goodspeed Opera House by Andy Propst

Louis Pitre will play the title role in the musical Mame, to run April 20 - July 1 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, CT. As previously announced, Ray Roderick will direct the pro…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:48AM

Lora Lee Gayer, Hunter Ryan Herdilicka Set for February 6 Blonde Ambition Benefit Concert by Andy Propst

Lora Lee Gayer, Hunter Ryan Herdilicka, Ryah Nixon, Tess Soltau, and Jessica Waxman will offer Blonde Ambition, a one-night-only benefit concert at The Triad on February 6 at 7pm. Benjamin …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:40AM

Padraic Lillis to Direct Michael Wallenstein's Flight Off-Broadway by Andy Propst

Padraic Lillis will direct the Alchemy Theatre Company of Manhattan's production of Michael Wallerstein's Flight, to begin performances at DR2 Theatre on March 2 in anticipation of…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:12AM

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