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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Ian Barford, Martha Lavey, Mariann Mayberry Set for Steppenwolf's The March by Brian Scott Lipton

The Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced full cast and creative team for The March, based on the novel by E. L. Doctorow and adapted and directed by Tony Award winner Frank Galati, to r…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:15PM

Anna Deavere Smith Set for January 26 Getty Center Appearance by Brian Scott Lipton

Actress and playwright Anna Deavere Smith will joins artists Carrie Mae Weems and Eileen Cowin for an evening of conversation and readings at the Getty Center in Los Angeles on Thursday, Jan…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:52PM

Francesca Zambello to Direct Washington National Opera's "American Ring" Cycle by Brian Scott Lipton

Francesca Zambello, the artistic adviser to the Washington National Opera, will direct the company's production of the "American Ring" cycle in 2016, according to reports. Th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:39AM

Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton to Host 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards by Brian Scott Lipton

Broadway veteran and country music superstar Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton will co-host the 47th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, to be held on Sunday, April 1, at the MGM Grand in …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:18AM

Woody Allen, Pedro Almodovar, Antonio Banderas Receive Goya Award Nominations by Brian Scott Lipton

Pedro Almodovar's film The Skin I Live In has received 16 nomination for the XXVI Goya Awards -- Spain's version of the Academy Awards -- including one for lead actor Antonio Band…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:55AM

Placido Domingo, Ana Maria Martinez Set for LA Opera's Simon Boccanegra by Brian Scott Lipton

Plácido Domingo will play the title role in LA Opera's production of Giuseppe Verdi's Simon Boccanegra, to run February 11-March 4 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. The …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:54AM

Feature: Anna Deavere Smith Gets Down by Brian Scott Lipton

The award-winning actress and playwright discusses the PBS broadcast of her solo show Let Me Down Easy and her multi-faceted career.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00AM
Monday, January 9, 2012

Jessica Chastain, Christopher Plummer, Michelle Williams, et al. Win Vancouver Film Critics Circle Awards by Brian Scott Lipton

The Vancouver Film Critics Circle Awards were handed out Monday night, with The Artist wining for Best Film and Best Screenplay, while Jean-Marc Vallee's Café de flore won f…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:07PM

Michael McKean, Miranda Lambert to Guest Star on Law & Order: SVU by Brian Scott Lipton

Broadway veteran Michael McKean and Grammy Award winner Miranda Lambert will guest star on an upcoming episode of NBC's hit drama, Law & Order: SVU, according to TVGuide.com. McKea…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:55PM

Paul Rudd, Kathryn Hahn to Guest Star on NBC's Parks and Recreation by Brian Scott Lipton

Stage veterans Paul Rudd and Kathryn Hahn will guest star on upcoming episodes of NBC's hit comedy, Parks and Recreation, according to reports. Rudd will reportedly play a candidate fo…

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Video Feature: Getting Wit It by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

Cynthia Nixon and director Lynne Meadow talk about working on the Pulitzer Prize winning play Wit for Broadway.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:42AM

Feature: Living The Good Wife by Brian Scott Lipton

Julianna Margulies, Christine Barnaski, Josh Charles, and Robert and Michelle King discuss the hit CBS drama.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:07AM
Sunday, January 8, 2012

Frank Langella, Cyndi Lauper, Nick Jonas, Mandy Patinkin, et al. to Appear at 92nd Street Y by Brian Scott Lipton

The 92nd Street Y has announced its lineup of 2012 winter and spring programming. Celebrities scheduled to appear there include Marlo Thomas and John Turturro (January 16), Alan Zweibel (Ja…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:23PM

Frank Langella, Cyndi Lauper, Mandy Patinkin, et al. to Appear at 92nd Street Y by Brian Scott Lipton

The 92nd Street Y has announced its lineup of 2012 winter and spring programming. Celebrities scheduled to appear there include Marlo Thomas and John Turturro (January 16), Alan Zweibel (Ja…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:23PM

Beyonce and Jay-Z Welcome Daughter by Brian Scott Lipton

Grammy Award winners Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z welcomed their first child, daughter Ivy Blue Carter, on Saturday in New York City. Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, was one of the pro…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:53AM

NBC to Begin Streaming Smash on January 16 by Brian Scott Lipton

NBC will begin streaming its upcoming musical drama Smash on Monday, January 16 on its digital download partners, including iTunes, Amazon, XBox, Playstation, and Vudu, according to reports.…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:26AM

Kathy Griffin to Receive Bravo Talk Show by Brian Scott Lipton

Emmy Award winner and Broadway veteran Kathy Griffin host a weekly talk show on Bravo, beginning this spring, according to reports. She will also appear on two more specials for the cable ne…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:12AM
Saturday, January 7, 2012

Bobby Cannavale, America Ferrera, Kristen Johnston, et al. Set for Celebrity Autobiography Benefit by Brian Scott Lipton

A special benefit performance of Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words will be held on Wednesday, February 15 at 8pm at the Triad. Proceeds will benefit SLAM, an organization devoted…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:39PM

Jessica Chastain, Brad Pitt, et al. Honored by National Society of Film Critics by Brian Scott Lipton

Jessica Chastain, who will star in the upcoming Broadway revival of The Heiress, has been named Best Supporting Actres by The National Society of Film Critics for her work in The Tree of Lif…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:25PM

NEWS FLASH: Julianna Margulies, Josh Charles, Christine Baranski Discuss The Good Wife by Brian Scott Lipton

Stage veterans Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski, and Josh Charles, who star on CBS' hit drama The Good Wife, joined series creators Robert and Michelle King and moderator Patric…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:40AM

Tom Judson to Play NYC's Metropolitan Room by Brian Scott Lipton

The Tom Judson Show will play the Metropolitan Room on Wednesday, February 1 at 9:30pm Michael Schiarilli will direct the evening. Judson will play the play piano and sings an eclectic sel…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:15AM

Marcia Gay Harden to Star in NBC's Isabel Pilot by Brian Scott Lipton

Tony Award and Academy Award winner Marcia Gay Harden will star in NBC's comedy pilot Isabel, according to published reports. Harden will play Francis, the mother of the title characte…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:53AM
Friday, January 6, 2012

Fred Barton, Pamela Myers, et al. Set for January 15 Metropolitan Room Show by Brian Scott Lipton

Broadway veteran Pamela Myers will be among the guest stars at FRED BARTON PRESENTS -- AND THINKS YOU'RE GONNA LOVE IT! at The Metropolitan Room on Sunday, January 15, at 7pm. Barton …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:39PM

Edie Falco, Reba McEntire, Marisa Tomei, et al. Set for NBC's Who Do You Think You Are? by Brian Scott Lipton

Stage stars Edie Falco, Helen Hunt, Reba McEntire, Martin Sheen, Marisa Tomei, Blair Underwood, and Rita Wilson will be among the participants in the third season of NBC's reality show…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:32PM

Hugh Jackman, Mary Tyler Moore, John O'Hurley, et al. to Attend Betty White's 90th Birthday by Brian Scott Lipton

:An updated list of celebrities has been announced for Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute to America's Golden Girl, which will air Monday, January 16 at 8pm on NBC, according t…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:49PM

Cassie Beck, Katrina Lenk, et al, Set for South Coast Rep's Elemeno Pea by Brian Scott Lipton

Full cast and creative team has been announced for South Coast Reperory's production of Molly Smith Metzler's new play Elemeno Pea, to run January 27-February 26. Marc Masterson wi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:12PM

Alice Ripley to Perform More Daily Practice Concerts in January by Brian Scott Lipton

Tony Award winner Alice Ripley will perform more of her acclaimed solo concerts, Alice Ripley's Daily Practice, in New York this month. She will appear on Mondays, January 9 and Janua…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:57PM

Kevin McCollum and Jeffrey Seller to Dissolve The Producing Office by Brian Scott Lipton

Tony Award winners Kevin McCollum and Jeffrey Seller are dissolving their company, The Producing Office, according to The New York Times. The paper is reporting that the decision between th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:20PM

Will and Anthony Nunziata to Release Make Someone Happy CD on February 9 by Brian Scott Lipton

Singers Will and Anthony Nunziata will release their debut CD, Make Someone Happy, on February 9 at Barnes & Noble Upper East SIde, with a special signing event. Digital download of the …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:31AM

Sheila Jordan, Bill Nolte, Charles West, et al. to Celebrate Von Freeman at Iridium by Brian Scott Lipton

The After Party for NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman will be held on Wednesday, January 11 at 5:30 pm at Iridium. The show will feature appearances by Sheila Jordan, Bill Nolte, Charles West, La…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:14AM

Aaron Carter to Offer Concerts in Boston and New York by Brian Scott Lipton

Aaron Carter, who is currently playing Matt in the Off-Broadway production The Fantasticks at the Snapple Theatre Center, will perform two upcoming concerts; at Showcase Live in Foxboro, Mas…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:48AM

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