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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Julie Newmar Set for Pacific Rose Society Ribbon Cutting Ceremony by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award-winning stage and screen star, Julie Newmar, will officially open the Pacific Rose Society's 75th annual rose show, held at the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Gar…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:45PM

Justin Lin to Direct Film Version of David Henry Hwang's Chinglish by Dan Bacalzo

Justin Lin will direct and produce a film version of David Henry Hwang's play, Chinglish, for his company, Barnstorm Pictures. The play, which premiered at Chicago's Goodman Theat…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:52PM

Philip Glass, Rupert Goold, Phelim McDermott, Deborah Warner Set for ENO's 2012-2013 Season by Dan Bacalzo

The English National Opera (ENO) has announced its 2012-2013 season, according to published reports. Among the highlights will be the UK premiere of the new Philip Glass opera, The Perfect …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:05PM

Sheldon Harnick Set for Upcoming Events Celebrating Publication of The Outdoor Museum by Dan Bacalzo

Sheldon Harnick will celebrate his birthday with the publication of his new book, The Outdoor Museum (Not Your Usual Images of New York, co-created with wife Margery Gray Harnick, at The Mus…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:39PM

Ben Kingsley, John Malkovich, Michael Sheen Set for Cut Bank Film by Dan Bacalzo

Theater veterans Ben Kingsley, John Malkovich, and Michael Sheen will star in the upcoming film, Cut Bank, according to Deadline.com. Matt Shakman will direct from a script by Roberto Patino…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:34PM

Angela Bassett, Andrew Garfield, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Angela Lansbury, Ricky Martin Nominated for Drama League Awards by Dan Bacalzo

Nominees have been announced for the 78th Annual Drama League Awards. As previously reported, the ceremony will be held at the Marriott Marquis Times Square on Friday, May 18, hosted by Stoc…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:45AM

Phillip Boykin, Audra McDonald, Christopher Sieber, Mary Zimmerman Win IRNE Awards by Dan Bacalzo

The winners of the 2012 Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) awards have been announced. The A.R.T. production of The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, which is now playing on Broadway…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:47AM

PHOTO FLASH: Dee Dee Bridgewater, Rita Gardner, Melissa Manchester at Bistro Awards by Dan Bacalzo

The 27th annual Bistro Awards were held on Monday, April 23 at Gotham Comedy Club. Honorees included Dee Dee Bridgewater, Melissa Manchester, Warren Vaché, Rita Gardner, Joyce B…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:49AM

PHOTO FLASH: Tim Burton Visits Cirque du Soleil's The Beatles LOVE by Dan Bacalzo

Acclaimed film director Tim Burton and famed music producer Giles Martin attended a performance of Cirque du Soleil's The Beatles LOVE at The Mirage in Las Vegas on Monday, April 23. …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:19AM

BROADWAY OPENING: Nice Work If You Can Get It at the Imperial Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

The new Broadway musical Nice Work If You Can Get It will open at the Imperial Theatre on Tuesday, April 24. Kathleen Marshall directs the production, which features a new book by Joe DiPie…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:01AM
Monday, April 23, 2012

Review: Ghost the Musical by Dan Bacalzo

This Broadway musical version of the 1990 film uses splashy visual effects to prop up a serviceable but not particularly memorable score and a book sorely lacking in character development.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM

PHOTO FLASH: Erik Altemus, Lillian Castillo, Felicia Fields at Opening of Drury Lane's Hairspray by Dan Bacalzo

Drury Lane Theatre celebrated the opening of the musical Hairspray on April 19. Tammy Mader has directed and choreographed the production, which runs through June 17. Based on the 1988 John…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:27PM

Helen Hunt, Laura Linney, Patti LuPone Set for Juilliard Tribute to Mary Rodgers Guettel by Dan Bacalzo

Jamie Bernstein, Boyd Gaines, Helen Hunt, Laura Linney, Patti LuPone, Donna Murphy, Faith Prince. and Mary Louise Wilson will be among the artists paying tribute to Mary Rodgers Guettel at T…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:06PM

Helen Hunt, Laura Linney, Donna Murphy Set for Juilliard Tribute to Mary Rodgers Guettel by Dan Bacalzo

Jamie Bernstein, Boyd Gaines, Helen Hunt, Laura Linney, Patti LuPone, Donna Murphy, Faith Prince. and Mary Louise Wilson will be among the artists paying tribute to Mary Rodgers Guettel at T…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:06PM

Joey Arias, Arlo Guthrie, Norah Jones, John Oliver, Kristen Schaal Set for Summerstage 2012 by Dan Bacalzo

The City Parks Foundation has announced the lineup for Summerstage 2012, featuring over 110 FREE music, dance, film, comedy, family and theater programs in 18 parks across all five boroughs.…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:36PM

Roger Bart, Dana Delany, James Denton to Return to Desperate Housewives for Series Finale by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award winner Roger Bart will appear on the May 13 series finale of ABC's Desperate Housewives, according to TVGuide.com Bart will once more appear as his deceased character, Georg…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:36PM

James Earl Jones, Linda Lavin, Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara Receive Outer Critics Circle Nominations by Dan Bacalzo

The Outer Critics Circle -- the organization of writers and commentators covering New York theater for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway -- has a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:14PM

Broadway's The Columnist Extends Through June 24 by Dan Bacalzo

Manhattan Theatre Club has extended its world premiere of David Auburn's The Columnist. Daniel Sullivan directs the production, which is currently in previews at MTC's Broadway hou…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:44AM

Jenn Colella, George Dvorsky, Christiane Noll, Sal Viviano Set for Closer Than Ever by Dan Bacalzo

Jenn Colella, George Dvorsky, Christiane Noll, and Sal Viviano will star in the York Theatre Company's revival of the musical, Closer Than Ever, to be presented at Saint Peter's Ch…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:13AM

Tony Awards Film Series to Feature The Standbys, Carol Channing: Larger Than Life, Oklahoma! by Dan Bacalzo

The Paley Center for Media will present a 2012 Tony Awards Film Series, featuring Broadway-inspired films and exclusive interactive opportunities for audiences. The series will open with th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:54AM

BROADWAY OPENING: Ghost the Musical at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

The Broadway production of Ghost the Musical will open at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Monday, April 23. Caissie Levy, Richard Fleeshman, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Bryce Pinkham star in…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:12AM

BROADWAY OPENING: The Lyons at the Cort Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

The Broadway production of Nicky Silver's The Lyons will open at the Cort Theatre on Monday, April 23. /p> Mark Brokaw directs the play, about a family grappling with the impendin…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:48AM
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Review: A Streetcar Named Desire by Dan Bacalzo

Nicole Ari Parker and Blair Underwood deliver outstanding performances in the latest Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' masterpiece.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Saturday, April 21, 2012

BROADWAY OPENING: A Streetcar Named Desire at the Broadhurst Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

The Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire will open at the Broadhurst Theatre on Sunday, April 22. Emily Mann has directed the production. The production st…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:01PM
Friday, April 20, 2012

Sara Surrey, Samantha Soule Set for Mint's Benefit Reading of The Importance of Being a Woman by Dan Bacalzo

Kate Levy, Stephen Schnetzer, Samantha Soule, and Sara Surrey will star in a reading of Rachel Crothers' The Importance of Being a Woman, to be directed by Eleanor Reissa. The event is …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:26PM

PHOTO FLASH: Cast Members of Broadway's Spider-Man Celebrate Their Everyday Heroes by Dan Bacalzo

Cast members from the Broadway production of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark attended a party on Thursday, April 19 held in honor of its Everyday Heroes, an initiative that the production bega…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:09PM

José Rivera to Join Cast of His Play Massacre (Sing to Your Children) for Two Performances by Dan Bacalzo

Obie Award-winning playwright and Academy Award nominee José Rivera will join the cast of his play, Massacre (Sing to Your Children) at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater for per…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:58PM

Christopher Carothers, Brandon Large, Christina Saffran-Ashford Set for Innocence Reading by Dan Bacalzo

Casting has been announced for a staged reading of the new musical Innocence, from Jonathan Dove & Alasdair Middleton. It will be presented by International City Theatre at the Long Beac…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:25PM

PHOTO FLASH: Mia Barron, Wes Craven, Kevin Mambo, Rutina Wesley at Opening of The Convert by Dan Bacalzo

Danai Gurira's The Convert opened at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre, on April 19. Emily Mann has directed the production, which runs through May 19. The play is set i…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:17PM

Christine Ebersole, Marin Mazzie, Adam Pascal to Play 54 Below by Dan Bacalzo

Additional acts have been announced for 54 Below, the nightclub and restaurant at the new space located at 254 West 54th Street. The venue offers audiences the chance to enjoy first class pe…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:43PM

PHOTO FLASH: Candice Bergen, Seth Meyers, Kelly Ripa on Live With Kelly! by Dan Bacalzo

Acclaimed actress Candice Bergen was the special guest on the popular morning talk show Live With Kelly! on Friday, April 20. Seth Meyers was the special guest host who joined Kelly Ripa on …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:19PM

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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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