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Thursday, January 19, 2012

Samuel L. Jackson, Anika Noni Rose, Vanessa Williams Among NAACP Image Award Nominees by Andy Propst

The nominations for the 43rd NAACP Image Awards have been announced, according to a report on Deadline. The prizes will be presented in a ceremony to be held on February 17 and broadcast on…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:58PM

John Dossett, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Jeremy Jordan Set for Broadway's Newsies by Andy Propst

Casting has been announced for Broadway's Newsies, which will, as previously announced, play a limited engagement at the Nederlander Theatre, beginning performances on March 15 in antic…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:58AM

Peter Land's Now or Never to Play Off-Broadway in February by Andy Propst

Peter Land will offer three performances of his solo show Now or Never at The York Theatre at Saint Peters, Sundays at 7:30pm, February 12-26. Gillian Lynne will direct the piece. In the p…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:37AM

Kristin Chenoweth to Sing National Anthem at January 22 NY Giants/SF 49ers NFC Championship Game by Andy Propst

Kristin Chenoweth will sing the national anthem at the NFC Championship Game between the New York Giants and the San Francisco 49ers, according to the star's Facebook page. The game wil…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:58AM

Anita Dobson, Greta Scacchi Set for Bette and Joan U.K. Tour by Andy Propst

Anita Dobson and Greta Scacchi will reprise their performances as Bette Davis and Joan Crawford in the U.K. tour of Anton Burge's Bette and Joan, which will launch with an engagement at…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:36AM

Christine Lavin, Amanda McBroom Join Lineup for the Nightlife Awards by Andy Propst

Additional performers and honorees have been announced for the 10th annual Nightlife Awards, to be held at The Town Hall on Monday, January 30 at 7pm. As previously announced, Lucie Arnaz an…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:19AM

Peter and The Starcatcher to Play Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre in March by Andy Propst

Rick Elice's Peter and the Starcatcher will begin performances on March 28 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. As previously reported, Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, who helmed the show&apos…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:15AM
Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Video Feature: On Location with Smash by Tristan Fuge and Andy Propst

Theatermania joins the cast of NBC's Smash for the taping of a big production number at the St. George Theatre on Staten Island.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:27PM

Nick Sandys to Become Artistic Director at Remy Bumppo Theatre Company by Andy Propst

Nick Sandys will assume the position of artistic director of Remy Bumppo Theatre Company on February 1. He succeeds Timothy Douglas, who will depart the organization on January 31. Sandys …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:15PM

Renée Fleming, Anna Netrebko, Susanna Philips Set for Lyric Opera of Chicago's 2012-2013 Season by Andy Propst

The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced its plans for the 2012-2013 season. Among the season highlights will be the new staged concert presentation of Andre Previn's opera based on Te…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:55PM

David Sedaris to Celebrate New Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk Book with BAM Appearance by Andy Propst

David Sedaris will celebrate the release of his new book, Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary with an appearance at the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House on May 8 at 7:30pm. The event wi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:45PM

Jamie Lee Curtis, George Clooney, Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison Set for 8 Reading in L.A. by Andy Propst

Additional casting has been announced for the Los Angeles premiere of Dustin Lance Black's 8, to be offered as a benefit reading at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre on March 3, according to a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:31AM

Mark Alhadeff, Cynthia Harris Set for TACT's Semi-Monde Benefit Reading by Andy Propst

TACT/The Actors Company Theatre has announced casting for its benefit reading of Noel Coward's Semi-Monde, to be offered on Monday, February 6 at the Scholastic Auditorium. Scott Alan …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Now.Here.This. to Begin Performances March 7 at Vineyard Theatre by Andy Propst

The Vineyard Theatre has announced performance details and the creative team for Now. Here. This. The show will begin previews on March 7 and its official opening will be March 28. The sho…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:50AM

2011 Carbonell Award Nominations Announced by Andy Propst

The nominees for the 2011 Carbonell Awards have been announced. The prizes will be presented in a ceremony to be held on April 2 in the Amaturo Theatre of the Broward Center for the Perform…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:05AM

Sarah Lark, Jonathan Williams Featured on My Land's Shore CD by Andy Propst

SimG Records will release a studio recording of the musical My Land's Shore on February 6. With music and lyrics by Christopher J. Orton and a book and lyrics by Robert Gould, the show…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:07AM

Jeff Goldblum, Brian Stokes Mitchell to Guest Star on February 14 Episode of FOX's Glee by Andy Propst

Jeff Goldblum and Brian Stokes Mitchell will guest star on the February 14 episode of FOX's Glee as Hiram and LeRoy Berry, playing the adoptive parents of Rachel, the character played b…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:45AM

Aaron Tveit Joins Cast of Les Miserables Movie by Andy Propst

,Aaron Tveit will play Enjolras in the musical film adaptation of Les Miserables, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Academy Award winner Tom Hooper will direct the film, which will be rel…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:32AM
Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Review: Newyorkland by Andy Propst

This new work explores the lives of the NYPD, to both thrilling and monotonous effect.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Alan Campbell, Janice Lynde, Barbara Walsh Set for Boynton Beach Club: A New Musical in Concert by Andy Propst

Casting has been announced for Boynton Beach Club: A New Musical in Concert, to run February 10-12 at the Park Vista Theatre in Florida. Pamela Hunt will direct. The show, based on the mov…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:51PM

The Glee Project to Return to Oxygen Network This Summer by Andy Propst

Oxygen Network will offer a second season of The Glee Project. The competition, which awards one winner a seven episode arc on FOX's Glee, will return to the air during the summer. Th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:34PM

Zayd Dohrn's Outside People Extends Off-Broadway Through February 4 by Andy Propst

Vineyard Theatre and Naked Angels have extended the world premiere production of Zayd Dohrn's Outside People. Directed by Evan Cabnet, the show will now run Off-Broadway at the Vineyar…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:42PM

Complete Cast Announced for Broadway's Magic Bird, Opening in April at the Longacre by Andy Propst

Complete casting has been announced for Eric Simonson's Magic Bird, which will begin performances at the Longacre Theatre on March 21, prior to an official opening on April 11, accordin…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:20PM

Complete Cast Announced for Broadway's Magic/Bird, Opening in April at the Longacre by Andy Propst

Complete casting has been announced for Eric Simonson's Magic/Bird, which will begin performances at the Longacre Theatre on March 21, prior to an official opening on April 11. Thomas K…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:20PM

Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera to Celebrate 10,000th Performance with Actors Fund Benefit by Andy Propst

The Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera will celebrate its 10,000th performance as a benefit for Actors Fund on Sunday, February 11 at 2pm. Directed by Hal Prince and featuring …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:03PM

Tammy Grimes, Elaine Stritch to Perform at TNC's Love N' Courage by Andy Propst

Tammy Grimes and Elaine Stritch will be among the performers at Theatre for the New City's Love N' Courage, a benefit concert to be held at the National Arts Club on Monday, Februa…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:27PM

Dustin Lance Black's Play 8 to Receive Readings Nationwide by Andy Propst

An initial lineup of organizations that will present Dustin Lance Black's play 8 has been announced. This work, seen in a one-night only reading on Broadway in September and set for its…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:43AM

John Cunningham to Replace Richard Easton in Painting Churches Off-Broadway by Andy Propst

John Cunningham will join Kathleen Chalfant and Kate Turnbull in the Keen Company's upcoming revival of Tina Howe's Painting Churches, to run February 14 - April 22 at The Clurman …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:57AM

Chris Durang & Dawne to Be Honored at 10th Annual Nightlife Awards by Andy Propst

Chris Durang & Dawne will reunite when they are honored at the 10th annual Nightlife Awards, to be held at The Town Hall on Monday, January 30 at 7pm. As previously announced, Lucie Arn…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:25AM

Jason Graae, Faith Prince to Perform Best of Friends, Best of Times at RRazz Room by Andy Propst

Jason Graae and Faith Prince will offer three performances of Best Of Friends, Best of Times at The RRazz Room, March 25-27. Alex Rybeck will serve as the musical director. Prince won a Ton…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:01AM

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

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