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Friday, October 12, 2012

Celebrity News: Audra McDonald to Be Honored by PFLAG for LGBT Advocacy by Dan Bacalzo

Five-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald will be honored by PFLAG NYC (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays of New York City) at the organization's 32nd annual awards gala to…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:57PM

Theater News: Marlo Thomas' The New Normal Gig Leads to Postponement of Clever Little Lies at George Street Playhouse by Dan Bacalzo

Joe DiPietro's Clever Little Lies, which was set to play George Street Playhouse later this year, has been postponed due to star Marlo Thomas being offered a recurring role on the NBC sitcom…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:17PM

Celebrity News: Victor Garber, Nathan Lane, Debra Monk, and More Attend Andrea Martin's 54 Below Gig by Dan Bacalzo

Victor Garber, Dee Hoty, Nathan Lane, Debra Monk, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman were among the guests who attended the recent 54 Below engagement of Andrea Martin's Laughing Matters, also f…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:30PM

Film News: Glenn Close, James Franco to Co-Star in Screen Adaptation of The Grace That Keeps This World by Dan Bacalzo

Glenn Close and James Franco will co-star with Brit Marling in The Grace That Keeps This World, according to Deadline. The film is adapted from Tom Bailey's novel of the same name, with scre…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:14PM

Theater News: David Hare's Judas Kiss, Starring Rupert Everett, to Make West End Transfer by Dan Bacalzo

The Hampstead Theatre production of David Hare's The Judas Kiss, which wraps up its run at the venue on October 13, has announced a transfer to the West End's Duke of York's Theatre to begin…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:03AM

Theater News: James Barbour to Begin Holiday Season at Sardi's November 10 by Dan Bacalzo

James Barbour will begin his fifth annual holiday season at Sardi's with a pre-Thanksgiving concert on November 10 at 8:30pm, entitled Bring Me Giants.The evening will feature songs from Bar…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:46AM

Theater News: London's Olivier Awards Sets Dates and Venue for 2013 Ceremony by Dan Bacalzo

The 2013 Olivier Awards, honoring the best in London Theatre, will be held at the Royal Opera House on April 28, 2013. This marks the second year in a row the awards will be held in this ven…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:32AM

Theater News: Tony Winner Once to Play London's Phoenix Theatre in 2013 by Dan Bacalzo

Once, the 2012 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, will make its West End debut at London's Phoenix Theatre, beginning March 16, 2013 with an opening on April 9.Featuring a book by Enda Wals…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:51AM
Thursday, October 11, 2012

Reviews: Heresy by Dan Bacalzo

No one will accuse A.R. Gurney of subtlety in his mildly entertaining polemic, Heresy, at The Flea Theater. The veteran playwright is heavy-handed with his metaphors and doesn't mince words …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM

Theater News: Meet the Cast of Eve Ensler's Emotional Creature by Dan Bacalzo

The cast of Eve Ensler's Emotional Creature, to make its Off-Broadway debut at the Pershing Square Signature Center, met the press on Thursday, October 11.The show -- comprised of original m…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:04PM

Theater News: Byron Jennings, Ron Rifkin, Chip Zien and More to Make Up Cast of The Twenty-Seventh Man by Dan Bacalzo

The full cast for The Public Theater's world premiere production of The Twenty-Seventh Man has been announced. Barry Edelstein directs the show, which begins November 7, and is now opening N…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:57PM

Video Flash: Colin Farrell, Sam Rockwell, Christopher Walken Read the Best of Honey Boo Boo by Dan Bacalzo

What happens when you get three great actors reinterpreting the words of reality TV program Here Comes Honey Boo Boo?You can see for yourself in this clip, in which Colin Farrell, Sam Rockwe…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:57PM

Benefits: TR Knight, Jan Maxwell, Richard Thomas, and More Will Get Miserly for Red Bull Benefit by Dan Bacalzo

Additional cast members have been announced for Red Bull Theater's benefit reading of Moliere's The Miser, adapted and directed by Doug Hughes. The event will kick off the company's 2012/201…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:57AM

Celebrity News: Gary Oldman, Charlayne Woodard Congratulate John Hurt on Opening Night of LA Krapp's Last Tape by Dan Bacalzo

Actors Gary Oldman and Charlayne Woodard were among the guests at the opening night performance of Krapp's Last Tape at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on Wednesday, October 10.A…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:54AM

Theater News: Estelle Parsons, Stephen Spinella to Star in Broadway's The Velocity of Autumn by Dan Bacalzo

Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons and two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Spinella will star in Eric Coble's The Velocity of Autumn, to begin Broadway performances Spring 2013 at a theater…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:23AM

Theater News: Douglas Hodge to Go From Cyrano to Willy Wonka by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award winner Douglas Hodge, who stars as the title character in the new Broadway revival of Cyrano de Bergerac that opens tonight at the American Airlines Theatre, will soon be trading …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:40AM
Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Trends: 5 Lesbians Come Out With a Special Quiche by Dan Bacalzo

To celebrate National Coming Out Day on Thursday, October 11, the company of 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche, playing SoHo Playhouse October 13-November 20, has released a very special recipe for…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:49PM

Film News: Julianne Moore, Liam Neeson to Go Non-Stop in New Movie by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and screen stars Julianne Moore and Liam Neeson will headline the forthcoming thriller, Non-Stop, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Neeson will be playing a federal air marshall who …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:37PM

Theater News: Erik Jensen to Replace Adam Dannheisser in LCT3's Disgraced by Dan Bacalzo

Erik Jensen is taking over the role of Isaac in the LCT3 production of Disgraced, currently in previews at the Claire Tow Theater, with an opening set for October 22. He replaces Adam Dannhe…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:05PM

Theater News: Siblings of Janis Joplin Attend Opening of Arena Stage's One Night with Janis Joplin by Dan Bacalzo

Janis Joplin's brother Michael Joplin and sister Laura Joplin were among the special guests for the opening of the Arena Stage production of One Night with Janis Joplin on Thursday, October …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:49PM

Theater News: Controversial Monologist Mike Daisey Makes Public Theater Return by Dan Bacalzo

During an encore run of Mike Daisey's The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs at the Public Theater earlier this year, the acclaimed solo performer became embroiled in a scandal stemming fro…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:28PM

Theater News: Karen Ziemba to Replace Kathy Najimy in A.R. Gurney's Heresy by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award winner Karen Ziemba will take over the part of Phyllis in A.R. Gurney's new play, Heresy, at the Flea Theater beginning October 19. She replaces Kathy Najimy, who is departing the…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:57PM

Theater News: Ari Graynor, Brian D'Arcy James, Oliver Platt, Richard Thomas, and More Take on Politics at Joe's Pub by Dan Bacalzo

Numerous stage stars will be getting political during an evening at Joe's Pub, which celebrates the Politics issue of Lapham's Quarterly, Monday, October 15 at 7pm. Editor Lewis Lapham will …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:33PM

Theater News: Patina Miller, Matthew James Thomas to Lead Company of Diane Paulus-Directed Pippin by Dan Bacalzo

Matthew James Thomas – best known for starring in Broadway's Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark as the primary alternate for Peter Parker/Spider-Man – will play the title role in the American…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Benefits: Robert Klein, Wanda Sykes and More to Bring Laughs to Madison Square Garden in Benefit Show by Dan Bacalzo

Adam Ferrara, Darrell Hammond, Robert Klein, Ray Romano and Wanda Sykes are among the comedians lined up for Garden of Laughs, a benefit show to be held at The Theater at Madison Square Gard…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:37AM
Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Theater News: Marin Ireland Takes Over Title Role in Marie Antoinette for Yale Rep's Production by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award nominee Marin Ireland will be playing the title role in the Yale Repertory Theatre staging of David Adjmi's new play, Marie Antoinette, October 26-November 17, with an opening on …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:32PM

TV News: Megan Mullally to Reprise Parks and Recreation Role as Ex-Wife of Real Husband by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway veteran Megan Mullally will reprise her role as Tammy Swanson on the NBC series Parks and Recreation, according to TVGuide.com.In the series, Tammy is the second ex-wife of Ron – …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Theater News: John Curcuru, Kristin Parker, Jim Stanek to Perform for Kids in Off-Broadway's Velveteen Rabbit by Dan Bacalzo

John Curcuru, Kristin Parker, and Broadway veteran Jim Stanek will all play multiple roles in Theatreworks USA's Off-Broadway production of The Velveteen Rabbit at the DR2 Theatre. Recommend…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:57PM

Celebrity News: Betty Buckley Celebrates Ah, Men! The Boys of Broadway at Barnes by Dan Bacalzo

Betty Buckley sang five songs from her new album Ah, Men! The Boys of Broadway during an appearance at Barnes

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:28PM

TV News: James Corden to Star in BBC-Hulu Comedy The Wrong Mans by Dan Bacalzo

2012 Tony and Drama Desk Award winner James Corden will be starring in the comedy thriller, The Wrong Mans, to be coproduced by the BBC with Hulu, according to Variety.The six-part series wi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:09PM

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