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Monday, May 21, 2012

Broadway Bares: Beach Burlesque Set for Fire Island Shows by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway Bares: Beach Burlesque will be performed on Fire Island on Saturday, June 2 at 7pm and 9pm. Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell is executive producer and creator of Broadway Bares, and…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:07PM

René Augesen, Olympia Dukakis, Lorenzo Pisoni, Patricia Wettig Set for A.C.T. 2012-2013 Season by Dan Bacalzo

American Conservatory Theater has announced a revised lineup for the company's 46th subscription season, which will mark the 20th anniversary of Carey Perloff as A.C.T.'s artistic …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:56PM

Annaleigh Ashford, Lindsay Mendez, Josh Segarra Set for Dogfight by Dan Bacalzo

Second Stage Theatre has announced complete casting for the world premiere musical Dogfight, to begin previews June 27, with an opening set for July 16. As previously reported, Joe Mantello …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:11PM

Julie Halston, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Steven Pasquale Set for Broadway Stands Up For Freedom by Dan Bacalzo

The New York Civil Liberties Union (The New York State affiliate of the ACLU) has announced the line-up for its annual benefit, Broadway Stands Up for Freedom, to be held at the NYU Skirball…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:59PM

Stephanie J. Block, Liz Callaway, Ann Harada, Josh Young Set for Transport Group's Baby Concert by Dan Bacalzo

Transport Group has announced preliminary casting for a one-night-only concert of the acclaimed 1983 Broadway musical Baby at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, on Monday, June 18 at 7pm. The conce…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:23PM

Amy Ryan, David Schwimmer to Star in Detroit at Playwrights Horizons by Dan Bacalzo

Amy Ryan and David Schwimmer will star in the New York premiere of Lisa D'Amour's play Detroit. As previously reported, Anne Kauffman will direct the play for Playwrights Horizons.…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:19PM

PHOTO FLASH: Shuler Hensley Attends Silence! The Musical by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award winner Shuler Hensley, who as previously reported will soon take over the starring role of Hannibal Lecter in the Off-Broadway engagement of Silence! The Musical, attended the Sat…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:33PM

Stephen R. Buntrock, Erin Dilly, Randy Graff, Mary Stout Set for Cape Playhouse Season by Dan Bacalzo

Cape Playhouse has announced productions and initial casting for its 2012 season, according to the Cape Cod Times. The season will begin with the Sherlock Holmes mystery, The Hound of the B…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:57PM

Broadway Revival of Annie to Play Palace Theater with Opening in November by Dan Bacalzo

The Broadway revival of Annie will begin previews at the Palace Theater on October 3, with an official opening on November 8. James Lapine will direct the production, which will have choreog…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:44PM

PHOTO FLASH: Broadway Spider-Man's Reeve Carney, Rebecca Faulkenberry Honor Everyday Hero Dr. Kenneth Culver by Dan Bacalzo

Reeve Carney and Rebecca Faulkenberry, who respectively star as Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Mary Jane Watson in the Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark at the Foxwoods Theatre, po…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:43PM

Rupert Everett to Direct Oscar Wilde Biopic The Happy Prince by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and screen star Rupert Everett will make his directorial debut with the film biopic about Oscar Wilde, The Happy Prince, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Everett is also writing th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:10PM

Rupert Everett to Direct, Star in Oscar Wilde Biopic The Happy Prince by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and screen star Rupert Everett will make his directorial debut with the film biopic about Oscar Wilde, The Happy Prince, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Everett is also writing th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:10PM

PHOTO FLASH: Elliot Goldenthal, Tom Schumacher, Julie Taymor at Music-Theatre Group Talk by Dan Bacalzo

Julie Taymor and Elliot Goldenthal joined moderator Tom Schumacher for a special talk held by Music-Theatre Group at the Dimenna Center for Classical Music (450 W. 37th Street between 9th an…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:55AM

Raul Esparza, Kelli O'Hara Headline Encores! Gala; Season Announced by Dan Bacalzo

Raul Esparza and Kelli O'Hara will headline the New York City Center Encores! series' 20th anniversary gala on November 12. They will be accompanied by Rob Berman and the Encores! …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:35AM

The Civilians, Jennifer Miller, SITI Company, Ivo van Hove Set for BAM's 2012 Next Wave Festival by Dan Bacalzo

The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) has announced programming for the 2012 Next Wave Festival, which features dance, theater, music, music-theater, nouveau cirque, film, and multimedia even…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:33AM
Sunday, May 20, 2012

New Victory Announces 2012-2013 Season by Dan Bacalzo

The New Victory Theater has announced programming for its 2012-13 season, which will feature productions in its home on 42nd Street, as well as neighboring theaters. First up will be the U.…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Friday, May 18, 2012

A Little Night Music Extends at Writer's Theatre Through July 22 by Dan Bacalzo

Writer's Theatre has announced a two-week extension of its production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's A Little Night Music, which will now play through July 22. William Bro…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:48PM

Brandon Olson, Everett Quinton, Chris Tanner Set for The Etiquette of Death by Dan Bacalzo

Casting has been announced for La MaMa's world premiere of The Etiquette of Death, a Chris Tanner Production co-directed by Everett Quinton and Julie Atlas Muz, and choreographed by Muz…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:17PM

Midtown International Theatre Festival Announces 2012 Line-Up by Dan Bacalzo

The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) has announced the lineup of full-length plays and musicals for its thirteenth season, which will take place at the June Havoc Theatre and th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:38PM

Audra McDonald, Once, Other Desert Cities Among Drama League Winners by Dan Bacalzo

Audra McDonald received the Distinguished Performance award for her performance in The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess at the 78th Annual Drama League Awards ceremony, held today at the Marri…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:22PM

Viola Davis, Neil Patrick Harris, Scarlett Johansson, Lea Michele, Jim Parsons Among Teen Choice Nominees by Dan Bacalzo

The first wave of Teen Choice nominees has been announced, with a second wave to follow in a few weeks. Beginning today, fans aged 13-19 can vote once each day per category at www.teenchoice…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:04PM

Willow Geer, William Dennis Hunt, Melora Marshall Set for Theatricum Botanicum's Heartbreak House by Dan Bacalzo

Theatricum Botanicum has announced casting for its production of George Bernard Shaw's Heartbreak House, to run in repertory June 9-September 10. Ellen Geer will direct. The cast will…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:35PM

Annie Golden, Randy Graff, Ann Harada Set for Newly Announced Series at 54 Below by Dan Bacalzo

The new nightclub 54 Below has announced three new series. Backstage, to be held Sundays at 5pm, will feature hosts Brooks Ashmanskas, Ann Harada, and Susie Mosher along with special guest …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:04PM

Nancy Johnston to Replace Allyce Beasley in Revisiting Wildfire by Dan Bacalzo

Nancy Johnston will replace the previously reported star Allyce Beasley in the premiere of Kari Floren's Revisiting Wildfire, to be presented by Right Down Broadway. Previews begin June…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:23PM

Natascia Diaz, Justin Guarini, Jackie Hoffman, Patti Murin Set for The Muny's Chicago by Dan Bacalzo

Casting has been announced for The Muny's production of Chicago, to run June 18-24. Denis Jones will direct and choreograph. Based on the play by the same name, Chicago features a book…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:15PM
Thursday, May 17, 2012

Review: Cock by Dan Bacalzo

Mike Bartlett's provocative play, involving a rather unusual love triangle, is given a well-acted production.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM

Christian Borle, Glen Hansard, Adam Pascal, Roger Rees to Perform at NYTW Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Christian Borle, Adam Chanler-Berat, Merle Dandridge, Glen Hansard, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Adam Pascal, Roger Rees, Sherie Rene Scott, and the cast of Newsies will perform at the New York Thea…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:24PM

Megan Hilty, Kelli O'Hara Among Performers for PBS' A Capitol Fourth by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway stars Megan Hilty and Kelli O'Hara will be among the performers for this year's A Capitol Fourth, to be broadcast live by PBS from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Ju…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:11PM

Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman Set for Last Vegas Film by Dan Bacalzo

Stage veterans and film stars Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas, and Morgan Freeman will star in the comedy Last Vegas, from CBS Films and Good Universe. Jon Turteltaub will direct the projec…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:20PM

Susan Sarandon to Star in Ping-Pong Summer Film by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and screen star Susan Sarandon will star in the upcoming film, Ping-Pong Summer, according to Deadline.com. Michael Tully is writing the screenplay and will direct. The film is set in…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:26PM

Tony Braithwaite, Forrest McClendon, Rob McClure Among Guest Artists for ActOut Summer Conservatory by Dan Bacalzo

Actors Tony Braithwaite, Forrest McClendon, and Rob McClure will be among the guest artists who will take part in Philadelphia Theatre Company's ActOut Summer Conservatory, to run July …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:30PM

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