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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

The Phantom of the Opera--The Complete Story to Be Shown in Cinemas in May by Dan Bacalzo

The Phantom of the Opera--The Complete Story will be screened in Cinemas in May, presented by NCM Fathom and Omniverse Vision. On Monday, May 21, there will be a broadcast of The Phantom of…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:26PM

Ghostlight Re-Releases John & Jen Original Cast Recording by Dan Bacalzo

Ghostlight Records has re-released the 1996 Original Cast Recording of Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald's musical, John & Jen, which is available now in all digital music outlets, inc…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:27PM

PHOTO FLASH: Logan Marshall-Green, Chad Kimball, Morgan James at The Bridge Benefit by Dan Bacalzo

Uzo Aduba, Adam Halpin, Morgan James, Chad Kimball, Kenita Miller, and Logan Marshall-Green, were among the performers for the benefit concert, The Bridge: Where Hope and Respect Come Toget…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:46PM

Michael Stahl-David Joins Film Cast of The Bounceback by Dan Bacalzo

Stage veteran Michael Stahl-David has joined the cast for the indie romantic comedy The Bounceback, according to Deadline.com. Bryan Poyser will direct this film about two former couples in…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:21PM

PHOTO FLASH: Blythe Danner, Sally Field, Tim Blake Nelson at Soho Rep Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Tim Blake Nelson hosted Soho Rep's 35th anniversary gala, held at Angel Orensanz on April 30. The event honored Julie Menin. Presenters included Blythe Danner, Sally Field, Seth Gilliam…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:38AM

PHOTO FLASH: Sandra Bernhard, Alan Cumming, Michael J. Fox at Live Out Loud's Young Trailblazers Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award winner Alan Cumming was honored at Live Out Loud's 11th annual Young Trailblazers Gala, held at The TimesCenter on Monday, April 30. Tony winner B.D. Wong served as host. Cu…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:55AM

Kathleen Turner to Star in Red Hot Patriot at Arena Stage by Dan Bacalzo

Kathleen Turner will star in Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins, at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, as the kick off to the company's 2012/2013 season.…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:07AM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012

PHOTO FLASH: Lily Rabe, Wallace Shawn, Meryl Streep at Opening of An Early History of Fire by Dan Bacalzo

The New Group's world premiere of David Rabe's An Early History of Fire opened on Monday, April 30 at the Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row. Jo Bonney has directed the Off-Broadway prod…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:48PM

Broadway's Seminar to Close May 6 by Dan Bacalzo

The Broadway production of Theresa Rebeck's comedy Seminar will play its final performance at the John Golden Theatre on Sunday, May 6. As of that date, it will have played a total of…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:09PM

PHOTO FLASH: Joy Behar, Susie Essman, Richard Kind, Liza Minnelli at Bay Street Theatre Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and screen legend Liza Minnelli performed at Bay Street Theatre's first annual Honors Benefit, held at the Manhattan Penthouse (80 5th Avenue in NYC) on Monday, April 30. Joy Be…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:25PM

PHOTO FLASH: Helen Hunt, Laura Linney, Donna Murphy at Juilliard Tribute to Mary Rodgers Guettel by Dan Bacalzo

Boyd Gaines, Helen Hunt, Laura Linney, and Donna Murphy were among the artists paying tribute to Mary Rodgers Guettel at The Juilliard School's gala, Hail Mary!, held in Juilliard'…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:22PM

PHOTO FLASH: Amy Adams Visits Cirque du Soleil's O by Dan Bacalzo

Oscar nominee Amy Adams visited Cirque du Soleil's O at the Bellagio Las Vegas on Saturday, April 28. O, which is one of the Canadian troupe's most popular shows, takes place in a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:09AM

PHOTO FLASH: Antonio Banderas, Melanie Griffith at Cirque du Soleil's Iris by Dan Bacalzo

Married stage and screen stars Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith attended a performance of the Cirque du Soleil show, Iris at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 28. Ir…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:41AM

Shakespeare Theatre Company Receives Regional Theatre Tony Award by Dan Bacalzo

The Washington, D.C.-based Shakespeare Theatre Company is the 2012 Regional Theatre Tony Award recipient. The announcement was made on Tuesday, May 1 during the American Theatre Wing's …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:50AM

Feature: 2012 Tony Award Nominations Announced by Dan Bacalzo

Christian Borle, Stockard Channing, James Corden, Andrew Garfield, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeremy Jordan, Linda Lavin, Judith Light, Audra McDonald, Cynthia Nixon among the nominees.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00AM

Heather Headley, Lloyd Owen to Star in The Bodyguard Musical by Dan Bacalzo

Lloyd Owen will play Frank Farmer opposite the previously reported Heather Headley as Rachel Marron in the stage musical adaptation of The Bodyguard, which will begin previews at the Adelphi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:30AM
Monday, April 30, 2012

French Stewart to Star in Stoneface: The Rise And Fall And Rise of Buster Keaton by Dan Bacalzo

French Stewart will star in Vanessa Claire Stewart's world premiere play, Stoneface: The Rise And Fall And Rise of Buster Keaton, to be presented at Sacred Fools Theater, May 25-June 30…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:12PM

Drama Desk Reinstates Orchestrations Category by Dan Bacalzo

The Drama Desk has reinstated the category of "Outstanding Orchestrations," which were not included in the previous announcement of Drama Desk nominees. The awards will be presente…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:45PM

PJ Benjamin, Nicole Parker to Join Wicked Tour by Dan Bacalzo

PJ Benjamin will join the first North American tour of Wicked in the role of The Wizard on Tuesday, May 8, while Nicole Parker will take over the lead role of Elphaba on Friday, May 18 durin…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:55PM

Broadway's Magic/Bird to Hold May 3 Talkback with Cast, Director, and Producers by Dan Bacalzo

Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo, the producers of the new Broadway play Magic/Bird, will host a talkback for ticketholders following the 8pm evening performance at the show at the Longacre The…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:40PM

Olympia Dukakis, Louis Zorich Visit Freud's Last Session by Dan Bacalzo

Academy Award-winner Olympia Dukakis and husband, actor Louis Zorich, attended the Off-Broadway production of Freud's Last Session, at New World Stages, on Saturday, April 28. Suggeste…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Hugh Jackman, Bernadette Peters, Actors' Equity to Receive Special Tony Honors by Dan Bacalzo

Hugh Jackman, Bernadette Peters, and Actors' Equity Association will receive special Tony Honors at the 2012 Tony Awards, to be presented a the Beacon Theatre on Sunday, June 10 and bro…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:35PM

PHOTO FLASH: Stephen Bogardus, Jim Brochu, Kevin Spirtas at Showstopper Divos - A Swell Party by Dan Bacalzo

Stephen Bogardus, Jim Brochu, Nicolas King, Myles Savage, and Kevin Spirtas starred in Showstopper Divos - A Swell Party, held at Feinstein's at Loews Regency on Sunday, April 29. The …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:07PM

PHOTO FLASH: John Rando Visits Silence! The Musical by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award-winning director John Rando attended a recent performance of Silence! The Musical, currently performing at The 9th Space Theatre at PS 122. With a book by Hunter Bell and music …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:30AM

PHOTO FLASH: Nicolas King, Myles Savage, Kevin Spirtas at Showstopper Divos - A Swell Party by Dan Bacalzo

Stephen Bogardus, Jim Brochu, Nicolas King, Myles Savage, and Kevin Spirtas starred in Showstopper Divos - A Swell Party, held at Feinstein's at Loews Regency on Sunday, April 29. The …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:59AM

Full Cast Set for Menier Chocolate Factory's Torch Song Trilogy, Starring David Bedella by Dan Bacalzo

Full casting has been announced for Menier Chocolate Factory's production of Torch Song Trilogy, to run May 30-August 12. Douglas Hodge will direct. This comedy-drama, which won the 1…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:48AM

Peter Sellars Among Opera News Awards Winners by Dan Bacalzo

Acclaimed theater and opera director Peter Sellars is among the 2012 winners of the Opera News Awards, which were handed out on Sunday, April 29. Among his theater-related works is a 2009 N…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:23AM
Sunday, April 29, 2012

Review: A Midsummer Night's Dream by Dan Bacalzo

Bebe Neuwirth headlines Classic Stage Company's often magical production of Shakespeare's comedy.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:01PM
Friday, April 27, 2012

James Black, John Tyson, Todd Waite Set for Alley Theatre's 2012-2013 Season by Dan Bacalzo

The Alley Theatre has announced the productions that comprise its 2012-2013 season. John Tyson will star as President Charles Smith in David Mamet's political satire, November (August …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:17PM

Jay-Z, Jonathan Groff, Kelli O'Hara, Michael Urie Contribute to Playwrights Horizons Online Auction by Dan Bacalzo

Playwrights Horizons has announced details for its online auction, to be held in conjunction with its annual spring gala, entitled The Highest Standard, at 583 Park Avenue on Monday, June 11…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:37PM

Tony Awards Administration Committee Rules on Eligibility of Andrew Garfield, James Earl Jones, Ricky Martin by Dan Bacalzo

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met on April 27 for the fourth and final time this season to decide the eligibility of 18 Broadway productions. The 66th Annual Tony Awards will be h…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:13PM

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