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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Noel Anthony to Star in 42nd Street Moon's Of Thee I Sing by Bethany Rickwald

42nd Street Moon will present George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind's Of Thee I Sing, October 3-21 at the Eureka Theatre. Greg MacKellan will direct, with musical direction by Michael A…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:59AM
Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Keir Dullea, Harry Groener, James A. Stephens Set for The Guthrie Theater's Christopher Hampton Celebration by Bethany Rickwald

Full casting has been announced for the three plays of The Guthrie Theater's Christopher Hampton Celebration, running September 21 through November. Tales from Hollywood (September 15-…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:42PM

LeRoy McClain to Play Title Role in California Shakespeare Theater's Hamlet by Bethany Rickwald

California Shakespeare Theater will concludes its season with Shakespeare's Hamlet, running September 19-October 14 at the Bruns Amphitheater. Liesl Tommy will direct. This will mark …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:51PM

Veanne Cox, Jeremiah James Set for The Development Wing's "Broadway Under the Stars" Benefit by Bethany Rickwald

The Development Wing is to host "Broadway Under the Stars," a one-night-only benefit concert featuring Broadway stars singing songs from three new musicals, September 15 at 6 pm at…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:30PM

LGBT Activists and Organizers Liz Bradbury, Adrian Shanker, and Stephen Libby to Perform in Civic Theatre's Reading of 8 by Bethany Rickwald

Civic Theatre of Allentown is to present a one-night-only reading of Dustin Lance Black's 8, September 8 at 8pm at Civic Theatre's 19th Street Theatre. Artistic director William S…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:11PM

Ricky Martin Switches Up Evita Broadway Performance Schedule by Bethany Rickwald

Ricky Martin, who is currently playing the role of Che in the Broadway revival of Evita, is making a change to his performance schedule in the musical, which plays at the Marquis Theatre. …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:38PM

Haley McGee's Oh My Irma to Play Theatre Row as Part of United Solo Theatre Festival by Bethany Rickwald

Haley McGee will present her one-woman show Oh My Irma for two performances only, November 2 and 5 at Theatre Row as part of the United Solo Theatre Festival. Alisa Palmer will direct. I…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:29PM

Judy Kaye Will Meet with Broadway Fantasy Camp's Music of the Night Participants by Bethany Rickwald

Broadway Fantasy Camp, an opportunity for adults to immerse themselves in the world of performing and creating live theater, has announced that Tony Award winner Judy Kaye will be present to…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:57PM

C. Michael-jon Pease Named New Executive Director of Park Square Theatre by Bethany Rickwald

Park Square Theatre has announced that C. Michael-jon Pease has been appointed to the position of executive director. Pease, who has been with the theater for seven years, initially served …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:53PM

Nick Blaemire, Zina Goldrich, Adam Gwon Among Writers for Once Upon A Time In New York City Benefit Concert by Bethany Rickwald

Once Upon A Time In New York City, a benefit concert including the work of established and emerging musical theater writers of all ages, will take place October 14 at 9:30pm at Joe's Pu…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:10PM

Luis Antonio Ramos to Star in Growing Up Gonzales at The Poet's Den Theater by Bethany Rickwald

Raphael Benavides Productions is to present Felix Rojas's Growing Up Gonzales, October 18-November 25 at The Poet's Den Theater. Candido Tirado will direct. In Growing Up Gonzale…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:28AM

Maureen Anderman, Dennis Creaghan Set for Palm Beach Dramaworks' 2012-2013 Season by Bethany Rickwald

Palm Beach Dramaworks has announced early casting for its previously announced 2012-2013 season. Erin Joy Schmidt and Brian Wallace will star in Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:05AM
Monday, August 27, 2012

Thrillpeddlers to Present Shocktoberfest 13: The Bride of Death by Bethany Rickwald

Thrillpeddlers are set to present Shocktoberfest 13: The Bride of Death, their 13th annual extravaganza of terror and titillation, September 27-November 17 at Thrillpeddlers' Hypnodrome…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:55PM

Adam Lambert to Perform at Matinee LA by Bethany Rickwald

Matinee LA has announced that American Idol's Adam Lambert will star at its main event, taking place September 1 from 9pm to 4am at the LA Festival complex. Lambert appeared on stage i…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:36PM

Dave Malloy, Phillipa Soo, Lucas Steele to Star in Ars Nova's Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 by Bethany Rickwald

Ars Nova is set to present the world premiere of the theater's 2011 Composer-in-Residence Dave Malloy's Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, October 1-November 10. Rache…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:35PM

Theatre at the Center Announces 2013 Season by Bethany Rickwald

Theatre at the Center has announced plans for its 2013 season. Opening the season will be the Chicago area premiere of Ken Ludwig's The Fox on the Fairway (February 14-March 23), a mad…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:15PM

Henry Wishcamper Named Artistic Associate at the Goodman by Bethany Rickwald

Director Henry Wishcamper has been selected as an artistic associate at the Goodman Theatre, according to the Chicago Tribune. Wishcamper's previous credits at the Goodman include Anim…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:23PM

Jamie LaVerdiere, Sarah Strimel to Star in Sweet Charity at John W. Engeman Theater by Bethany Rickwald

The John W. Engeman Theater is set to present Sweet Charity, September 8-October 28. Alan Souza will direct, with musical direction by James Olmstead and choreography by Al Blackstone. Thi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:30PM

Desmond Richardson, Maria Shirinkina, Olga Smirnova to Perform in Stars of the 21st Century by Bethany Rickwald

The dancers set to perform at Stars of the 21st Century, an annual international ballet event which will take place October 18 at 7:30pm at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, have been…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:45PM
Friday, August 24, 2012

Dito van Reigersberg, James Sugg, Alex Torra Set for Pig Iron Theatre Company's World Premiere of Zero Cost House by Bethany Rickwald

Pig Iron Theatre Company is set to present the world premiere of Zero Cost House at the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival, September 8-22 at Arts Bank at the University of the Arts. Pig Iron …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:31PM

Azuka Theatre Announces 2012-2013 Season by Bethany Rickwald

Azuka Theatre has announced plans for its upcoming season. The season will kick off with the world premiere of J.C. Lee's Pookie Goes Grenading (October 31-November 18) the story of Po…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:02PM

Sean Palmer to Star in Drury Lane's Singin' in the Rain by Bethany Rickwald

Broadway performer Sean Palmer will star in the Drury Lane Theatre production of Singin' in the Rain, playing November 8-January 13, according to the Chicago Tribune. Based on the 1954…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:59PM

Christian Gray to Star in First Folio's The Madness of Edgar Allan Poe by Bethany Rickwald

First Folio Theatre is to present The Madness of Edgar Allan Poe: A Love Story, an original play by executive director David Rice, September 26-November 4. Michael Goldberg will direct. Th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:07PM

The Castillo Theatre to Present American Premiere of Katori Hall's Children of Killers by Bethany Rickwald

The Castillo Theatre is set to present the American premiere of award-winning playwright Katori Hall's Children of Killers, September 21-October 28. Children of Killers is set 15 years…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:31PM

Woolly Mammoth Introduces Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity-Inspired Video Game by Bethany Rickwald

Woolly Mammoth has announced Powerbomb!, an online video game inspired by season opener The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity by Kristoffer Diaz. In the game, players are introduced to "…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:50AM

Off-Broadway's The Last Smoker in America to Close on September 1 by Bethany Rickwald

Bill Russell and Peter Melnick's musical The Last Smoker in America, currently playing off-Broadway at the Westside Theatre, will play its final performance on September 1. Andy Sandbe…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:09AM

Top Hat Streams New London Cast Album by Bethany Rickwald

The new cast album for Top Hat is currently being streamed exclusively through the show's official Facebook page. The album will be officially released on August 27, 2012. The stream f…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's Deathtrap Has Performance Rights Revoked by Bethany Rickwald

The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's previously reported remounting of Ira Levin's Deathtrap has been canceled. A publicly released statement says that "the Estate of Ira Levi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:37AM

Mies Julie and Midsummer Win Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award by Bethany Rickwald

The Carol Tambor Theatrical Foundation has announced two winners of The Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award. The closing ceremonies of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe took place on August 2…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:16AM
Thursday, August 23, 2012

Malcolm Gets, Bebe Neuwirth Will Headline Bucks County Cabaret Benefit by Bethany Rickwald

Broadway stars Bebe Neuwirth and Malcolm Gets are set to star in Bucks County Cabaret, a one-night-only concert to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, taking place October 13 at 6 pm …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:25PM

Robert Sean Leonard and Gloria Reuben to Join TNT's Falling Skies by Bethany Rickwald

Broadway star Robert Sean Leonard and stage veteran Gloria Reuben are to have recurring roles on the cast of TNT's sci-fi drama Falling Skies, according to Deadline.com. Both actors ar…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:11PM

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