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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Gavin Creel to Be Featured in Reading of Dustin Lance Black's 8 at OBERON by Dan Bacalzo

Two-time Tony nominee Gavin Creel will play the part of Ted Olson in a staged reading of Dustin Lance Black's new play, 8, to be presented by American Repertory Theatre at OBERON on Mon…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:13AM

Anthony Arkin, Tate Donovan, Josh Hamilton Set for Kenneth Lonergan's Medieval Play by Dan Bacalzo

Signature Theatre has announced initial casting for the world premiere of Medieval Play, written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan. It will be presented in The Irene Diamond Stage at the Comp…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:47AM

The Rockettes Added to Capezio 125th Anniversary Gala by Dan Bacalzo

The world famous Rockettes are the latest additions to Capezio's previously reported 125th Anniversary Gala, which will take place April 23 at 7 pm at New York City Center. The show is …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:19AM

Walter Bobbie, Sam Gold Set for Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Event by Dan Bacalzo

Directors Walter Bobbie and Sam Gold will participate in a one-on-one conversation, presented by Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), at The Mint Theatre on Monday, April 30…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:57AM

Works by Mike Daisey, Neil LaBute Set for Cape Cod Theatre Project by Dan Bacalzo

Controversial writer/performer Mike Daisey will develop a new work as part of Cape Cod Theatre Project's 2012 season, to be directed by Jean-Michele Gregory. Daisey has come under fire…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:22AM
Monday, April 9, 2012

David Hernandez, Lesli Margherita Set for Upright Cabaret's Rhythm of the Night by Dan Bacalzo

American Idol veteran David Hernandez and Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita will be among the performers for Upright Cabaret's Rhythm of the Night, to be presented at the Annenberg …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:06PM

Kenny Leon Among Honorees at Theatre Communications Group 50th Anniversary Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Director Kenny Leon, Playwrights Horizons Chairman of the board Judith O. Rubin, and The Shubert Foundation will be the honorees at Theatre Communications Group's 50th Anniversary Gala,…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:58PM

The Lion King Surpasses Phantom of the Opera as Broadway's All-Time Highest Grossing Show by Dan Bacalzo

Disney's The Lion King, currently playing at the Minskoff Theatre, has become Broadway's all-time highest grossing show, with a cumulative gross of $853,846,062 following the week …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:25PM

Works by David Byrne, Colman Domingo, Michael John LaChiusa, Richard Nelson Set for Public Theater's 2012-2013 Season by Dan Bacalzo

The Public Theater has announced the line-up for its 2012-2013 season, which will begin in the fall with an October rededication of The Public's historic downtown building. Prior to t…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:45PM

FOX Renews Glee, Raising Hope by Dan Bacalzo

FOX has announced its Tuesday night comedy renewals, which include Glee and Raising Hope. Both shows feature theater veterans. Glee, which has been picked up for a fourth season, stars Broa…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:28PM

Tim Kazurinsky, David Pevsner, Bruce Vilanch Set for Scrooge & Marley Film by Dan Bacalzo

Two-time Emmy winner and theater veteran Bruce Vilanch will play Fezziwig in the independent film, Scrooge & Marley, which will be shot in Chicago in May and feature numerous local actor…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:10PM

Cyndi Lauper Memoir to Be Published Fall 2012 by Dan Bacalzo

Atria Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, will release a memoir from pop star and Broadway veteran Cyndi Lauper in Fall 2012, according to the Associated Press. Lauper appeared on Br…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:54PM

War Horse Author Michael Morpurgo Set for Event at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater by Dan Bacalzo

Lincoln Center Theater will present An Evening with Michael Morpurgo: From Devon to Broadway, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, on Sunday, May 6 at 7:30pm. This special presentation will fea…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:55AM

Dan Aykroyd, Rosie O'Donnell to Guest Star on Happily Divorced by Dan Bacalzo

Actress and talk show host Rosie O'Donnell will guest star in an upcoming episode of the Fran Drescher sit-com, Happily Divorced, according to EW.com. O'Donnell, who will play an …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:16AM

Beth Fowler, Richard Kline to Star in Penguin Rep's Don't Talk to the Actors by Dan Bacalzo

Two-time Tony Award nominee Beth Fowler and Richard Kline - best known as Larry on Three's Company -- will star in Penguin Rep Theatre's production of Don't Talk to the Actors…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:42AM

Tamara Braun, Jack Heller, Robert Standley Set for Tennessee in the Summer by Dan Bacalzo

Sal Romeo ETC and SST Productions will present Joe Besecker's award-winning play, Tennessee in the Summer, at Sidewalk Studio Theatre, April 13-May 20. Janice Allen will direct. Based …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:09AM

Morgan James, Patrick Page and More Set for April 12 Broadway Ballyhoo by Dan Bacalzo

Jessica Hendy, Morgan James, Colleen McHugh, and Patrick Page will star in Broadway Ballyhoo at Feinstein's at Loews Regency on Thursday, April 12 at 11pm. Produced and hosted by Thea…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:47AM
Friday, April 6, 2012

Jason Danieley, Steve Martin, Marin Mazzie, Bernadette Peters Set for Boston Pops 2012 Season by Dan Bacalzo

The Boston Pops has announced details for its 2012 season under the direction of Keith Lockhart, which will have the unifying theme of "Visions of America," and be dedicated to cel…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:14PM

Lorna Luft to Be Honored and Perform at Paper Mill Playhouse Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Actress and singer Lorna Luft will receive the Frank Carrington Excellence in the Arts Award at Paper Mill Playhouse's Center Stage Celebration Gala Benefit, to be held on Friday, May 4…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:37PM

Christopher Ashley, Leslie Odom Jr. Set for Princess Grace Award Benefit Dinner by Dan Bacalzo

Princess Grace Award winners Christopher Ashley and Leslie Odom Jr. will join guests for a reception and dinner on Tuesday, April 24. The event will be followed by a preview performance of t…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:23PM

Hugh Panaro to Receive Edwin Forrest Award at Walnut Street Theatre Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway veteran Hugh Panaro will receive the Edwin Forrest Award at Walnut Street Theatre's 203rd Anniversary Gala, to be held on the theater's Mainstage on Friday, May 11, at 7:3…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:26PM

Leo Ash Evans, David Perlman, Josh Segarra Set for York's The Pigeon Boys Reading by Dan Bacalzo

Leo Ash Evans, David Perlman, and Josh Segarra will star in York Theatre Company's The Pigeon Boys reading, to be presented at the Theatre at Saint Peters on Wednesday, April 18 at 3pm.…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:09PM

Leo Ash Evens, David Perlman, Josh Segarra Set for York's The Pigeon Boys Reading by Dan Bacalzo

Leo Ash Evens, David Perlman, and Josh Segarra will star in York Theatre Company's The Pigeon Boys reading, to be presented at the Theatre at Saint Peters on Wednesday, April 18 at 3pm.…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:09PM

Peter Dinklage to Emcee Cabaret Gourmet 2012 by Dan Bacalzo

Emmy Award winner Peter Dinklage will emcee The Play Company's Cabaret Gourmet 2012, to be held at the American Airlines Theatre Penthouse (227 West 42nd Street), on Monday, April 30 at…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:34AM

PHOTO FLASH: Neil Simon Visits Silence! The Musical by Dan Bacalzo

Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Neil Simon attended the Wednesday, April 4 performance of Silence! The Musical, currently performing at The 9th Space Theatre at PS 122. With a b…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:45AM
Thursday, April 5, 2012

Brian Stokes Mitchell to Perform in A Gala Performance to End Bullying by Dan Bacalzo

Brian Stokes Mitchell will perform as part of A Gala Performance to End Bullying, to be presented by New Conservatory Theatre Center at The Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco on Sunday, Ma…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:42PM

Brent Barrett to Join Cathy Rigby in Peter Pan Tour by Dan Bacalzo

Brent Barrett will join Cathy Rigby in the national tour of Peter Pan when it plays the Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas, beginning Tuesday, July 10. Barrett will play Mr. Darling/Hook. Th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:04PM

Peter Lockyer Takes Over as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables Tour by Dan Bacalzo

Peter Lockyer takes over the role of Jean Valjean in the 25th Anniversary touring production of Les Miserables, beginning in East Lansing, MI, at Wharton Center tonight, April 5. New additi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:43PM

PHOTO FLASH: Oprah Winfrey Visits Broadway's Memphis by Dan Bacalzo

Oprah Winfrey attended the Broadway production of Memphis, at the Shubert Theatre, on Wednesday, April 4. Afterwards, she visited with the cast, including stars Adam Pascal and Montego Glove…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:15PM

Sam Shepard to Join Casey Affleck, Christian Bale in Out of the Furnace Film by Dan Bacalzo

Actor/playwright Sam Shepard has joined the cast for the upcoming film, Out of the Furnace, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Written and directed by Scott Cooper, the film will also fea…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:35PM

Tommy Walker Joins Principal Cast of NEWsical the Musical by Dan Bacalzo

Tommy Walker will join the principal cast of NEWSical the Musical: End of the World Edition, performing at the Kirk Theatre at Theatre Row, beginning on Friday, April 6. He replaces John Wal…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:26PM

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