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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

VIDEO FLASH: Kate Baldwin, Burke Moses Rehearse Arena Stage's The Music Man by Brian Scott Lipton

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has released rehearsal video footage of its upcoming production of Meredith Willson's The Music Man, to run May 11-July 22. The prod…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:59AM

Taylor Hicks, Joe Jonas, Parker Young Set for FOX's The Choice by Brian Scott Lipton

Broadway veteran and pop singer Taylor Hicks will be one of the celebrity contestants on FOX's new reality TV show The Choice, according to EW.com. The series, which will debut on June…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:41AM
Tuesday, May 8, 2012

PHOTO FLASH: Hugh Dancy, Jeremy Jordan, Audra McDonald, Bernadette Peters at Drama Desk Nominees Reception by Brian Scott Lipton

The Nominees Reception for the 57th annual Drama Desk Awards was held on Tuesday, May 8 at Oceana. The awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 3 at 8pm at The Town Hall in Manhatt…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:27PM

Broadway's How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying to Close on May 20 by Brian Scott Lipton

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying will end its engagement at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Sunday, May 20 after a run of 30 preview and 473 regular performances Rob Ashford…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:19PM

TNT Orderrs Monday Mornings Series With Bill Irwin and Alfred Molina by Brian Scott Lipton

TNT has given a 10-episode series order to Monday Mornings, which will co-star Tony Award nominee Alfred Molina and Tony Award winner Bill Irwin. The series will premiere in summer 2013. Cr…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:51PM

TNT Orders Monday Mornings Series With Bill Irwin and Alfred Molina by Brian Scott Lipton

TNT has given a 10-episode series order to Monday Mornings, which will co-star Tony Award nominee Alfred Molina and Tony Award winner Bill Irwin. The series will premiere in summer 2013. Cr…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:51PM

Tony Kushner, David Lindsay-Abaire, Donald Margulies to Judge STAGE International Script Competiton by Brian Scott Lipton

Nominations and judges have been announced for the STAGE International Script Competition for the best new play about science and technology, with the award to be presented on October 21 in …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:20PM

Tim Minchin, Nichole Scherzinger to Star in UK Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar by Brian Scott Lipton

Nicole Scherzinger will play Mary Magdalene and Tim Minchin will play Judas Iscariot in the forthcoming UK tour of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar, w…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:22AM

Tim Minchin, Nicole Scherzinger to Star in UK Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar by Brian Scott Lipton

Nicole Scherzinger will play Mary Magdalene and Tim Minchin will play Judas Iscariot in the forthcoming UK tour of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar, w…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:22AM

Maurice Sendak Dies at 83 by Brian Scott Lipton

Author, playwright, and designer Maurice Sendak has died at age 83, according to reports. One of the world's greatest illustrators and authors, Sendak is best known for his seminal chi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:17AM

Feature: INTERVIEW: Dee Snider Loves Being a Broadway Baby by Brian Scott Lipton

The legendary rock star discusses his new CD, Dee Does Broadway, his new memoir, and returning to the Great White Way.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00AM
Monday, May 7, 2012

Review: Lonely, I'm Not by Brian Scott Lipton

Topher Grace and Olivia Thirlby give assured performances in Paul Weitz's moderately successful spin on the boy-meets-girl formula.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM

Once, Sons of the Prophet, Tribes WIn New York Drama Critics Circle Awards by Brian Scott Lipton

The New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards (NYDCC) were chosen and announced on Monday, May 7. Stephen Karam's Sons of the Prophet, which was produced by the Roundabout Theatre Com…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:27PM
Sunday, May 6, 2012

Santino Fontana, Sanaa Lathan, Tonya Pinkins Win Lucille Lortel Awards by Brian Scott Lipton

The 2012 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were handed out on May 6 in 14 categories and 4 special honors at the NYU Skirball Center The event was hosted by Ma…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:31PM
Friday, May 4, 2012

Amir Arison, Kelly AuCoin Set for La Jolla Playhouse's Blood and Gifts by Brian Scott Lipton

The La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of J.T. Rogers political drama Blood and Gifts, to run June 12-July 8. The production will directe…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:51PM

Brad Buecker to Direct Brian Yorkey's Time After Time Film by Brian Scott Lipton

Brad Buecker will direct the musical film Time After Time, featuring a script by Pulitzer Prize winner Brian Yorkey, according to Deadline.com The film is about a contemporary teenage girl …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:20PM

David Cook, Adam Lambert, Jennifer Lopez, Lisa Marie Presley to Appear on FOX's American Idol by Brian Scott Lipton

FOX's reality-music series American Idol has announced additional musical guests, according to The Hollywood Reporter. On May 10, season 7 winner David Cook will debut his brand new so…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:40PM
Thursday, May 3, 2012

Video Feature: VIDEO FEATURE: Don't Dress For Dinner by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

Ben Daniels, Spencer Kayden, Jennifer Tilly and the company of the Roundabout Theatre Company's hit production of this hilarious farce discuss their show.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:46AM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Feature: SPECIAL REPORT: 2012 Tony Award Nominees React by Brian Scott Lipton

Christian Borle, Stockard Channing, Jeremy Jordan, Judith Light, John Lithgow, Norm Lewis, Audra McDonald, Josh Young and more react to their Tony Award nominations.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:20PM

SPECIAL REPORT: Stockard Channing, Norm Lewis, Audra McDonald, Josh Young React to Tony Award Nominations by Brian Scott Lipton

TheaterMania is speaking to and receiving statements from the nominees for the 2012 Tony Awards. Check back throughout the day for updates! Jon Robin Baitz (Other Desert Cities, Best Play) …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:50PM

SPECIAL REPORT: James Corden, Frank Langella, Jeremy Shamos, Josh Young React to Tony Award Nominations by Brian Scott Lipton

TheaterMania is speaking to and receiving statements from the nominees for the 2012 Tony Awards. Check back throughout the day for updates! Jon Robin Baitz (Other Desert Cities, Best Play) …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:40AM
Monday, April 30, 2012

Renee Fleming, John Guare, Patti LuPone Set for HBO's YoungArts MasterClass Series by Brian Scott Lipton

Tony Award winners Patti LuPone and John Guare, musician Bobby McFerrin, painter James Rosenquist, and photographer Bruce Weber will be among the artists featured in the second season of HBO…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:19PM

Matt Cavenaugh and Jenny Powers to Play Feinstein's at Loews Regency by Brian Scott Lipton

Broadway veterans and real-life husband and wife Matt Cavenaugh and Jenny Powers will perform their show, Loving You at Feinstein's at Loews Regency on June 18. Cavenaugh was recently …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:54PM

Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard Have New Daughter by Brian Scott Lipton

Actors Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard are now parents to a daughter, Gloria Ray, who was born on April 19, according to Us Weekly. The pair have co-starred on stage in Classic Stage …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:05PM

Jon Cryer, Liza Minnelli, Chita Rivera to Honor John Kander at Dramatists Guild Fund Gala by Brian Scott Lipton

The Dramatists Guild Fund will honor Tony Award-winning composer John Kander at their 50th Anniversary Gala, to be held at 6:30pm on Sunday, June 3 at the Mandarin Oriental New York. Jon Cr…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:57AM

Robin Williams to Guest Star on FX's Wilfred by Brian Scott Lipton

Stage star and Oscar winner Robin Williams will guest star on the June 28 season premeire of FX's Wilfred, according to TVGuide.com. The series, which stars Elijah Wood and Jason Gann,…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:35AM

Feature: INTERVIEW: Megan Hilty Is a Smash by Brian Scott Lipton

The Broadway star talks about her role on the hit NBC series and its upcoming soundtrack album.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00AM
Sunday, April 29, 2012

Review: Fat Camp by Brian Scott Lipton

A truly talented cast brings their all to this amiable musical set at a weight-loss camp for teenagers.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Saturday, April 28, 2012

PHOTO FLASH: Gilles Marini and Wilmer Valderamma at Azure at Las Vegas' Palazzo Hotel by Brian Scott Lipton

Actors Gilles Marini and Wilder Valderamma were among the guests at the grand opening of Azure at the Palazzo Las Vegas Hotel. Marini has appeared on stage in This and Ballroom With a Twist…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:27PM

Cheri Steinkellner's Hello! My Baby to Play Santa Barbara's Lobero Theatre by Brian Scott Lipton

The musical Hello! My Baby, written and conceived by Emmy Award winner Cheri Steinkellner, will play Santa Barbara's Lobero Theatre, May 5-6, having completed its premiere run at the Ru…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:18PM

Darren Criss, Fergie Lend Voices to April 29 Episode of FOX's The Cleveland Show. by Brian Scott Lipton

Darren Criss and Fergie have lent their voices to the April 29 episode of FOX's animated series, The Cleveland Show, according to EW.com. The pair will be heard as characters Vanessa a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:49PM

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