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Friday, February 24, 2012

PS Classics to Record New Broadway Cast Album of The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess by Dan Bacalzo

PS Classics will record a two-disc, new Broadway Cast Album of The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess on March 12 & 13. Currently running at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, the Broadway prod…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:12PM

Adam Bock, Trip Cullman, Greg Keller, Kate Whoriskey Set for MTC Reading Series by Dan Bacalzo

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the lineup for its Ernst C. Stiefel "7@7" Reading Series, which will commence on Monday, March 12 and continue on consecutive Mondays through A…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:41PM

Opera Orchestra of New York Cancels Simon Boccanegra Concert by Dan Bacalzo

The Opera Orchestra of New York has canceled the previously reported March 7 opera-in-concert presentation of Verdi's Simon Boccanegra, which was to have starred Placido Domingo in the …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:32PM

Scott Foley, Becki Newton Set for The Goodwin Games Pilot by Dan Bacalzo

Theater veterans Scott Foley and Becki Newton will co-star in the Fox comedy pilot, The Goodwin Games, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Created by Carter Bays, Craig Thomas and Chris Ha…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:55AM

Full Casting Announced for Broadway's Peter and the Starcatcher by Dan Bacalzo

Full casting has been announced for the Broadway premiere of Rick Elice's Peter and the Starcatcher, to begin previews at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on March 28 in anticipation of an o…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:02AM

Jenn Gambatese to Join Justin Rugg for Duplex Concert by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway veteran Jenn Gambatese will appear in Predictable Heart: The Music of Justin Rugg at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre on Thursday, March 1 at 9:30pm. The show, presented by Pantochino P…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:43AM

Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty to Be Honored at New York Pops Gala by Dan Bacalzo

The Tony Award-winning and Oscar-nominated songwriting team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty will be honored at The New York Pops gala, entitled Journey On, Monday, April 30. The event wi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00AM
Thursday, February 23, 2012

David Frank, Birgit Huppuch Set for Folly Reading by Dan Bacalzo

David Frank and Birgit Huppuch will star in a reading of writer/director Jordan Buck's play, Folly, to be presented at Theater for the New City on Monday, March 5 at 7pm. In the play, …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:30PM

Mark Linn-Baker Set for Talkback Following Screening of Caris' Peace by Dan Bacalzo

New York Stage and Film founder and Broadway veteran Mark Linn-Baker will participate in a talkback with Robert Landy following a screening of the film, Caris' Peace, at The Rubin Museu…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:51PM

J. Bernard Calloway Returns to Broadway's Memphis by Dan Bacalzo

J. Bernard Calloway will return to the Broadway production of Memphis, at the Shubert Theatre, beginning Tuesday, February 28. Calloway recently finished up a critically acclaimed run in Tw…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:14PM

Woody Allen to Write Book For Musical Adaptation of Bullets Over Broadway by Dan Bacalzo

Woody Allen will write the book for a new musical adaptation of his 1994 crime-comedy film, Bullets Over Broadway, which aims to arrive on Broadway in 2013. Bullets Over Broadway tells the …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:37PM

Tony Butala, Marge Champion, Barbara Van Orden to Join Patty Farmer for The Persian Room Presents Q&A by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Butala, Marge Champion, and Barbara Van Orden will join author Patty Farmer for a Q&A and book signing in relation to The Persian Room Presents. As previously reported, the event wi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:14PM

PHOTO FLASH: Nathan Lane Visits Marvell Rep Production of Professor Bernhardi by Dan Bacalzo

Two-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane attended the Wednesday, February 22 matinee performance of Marvell Rep's Professor Bernhardi, at TBG Theatre, and greeted the cast afterwards on t…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:50PM

Full Cast Announced for Ahmanson's Follies, Starring Victoria Clark, Ron Raines by Dan Bacalzo

Full casting has been announced for the Center Theatre Group presentation of Follies, to perform at the Ahmanson Theatre May 3-June 9, with an opening on May 9. The production, directed by E…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:34PM

Tamra Hayden, Ereni Sevasti and More Set for Jacques Brel Returns in March by Dan Bacalzo

PJ Baccari, Tamra Hayden, Arlo Hill, Rick Hip-Flores, and Ereni Sevasti will perform in Jacques Brel Returns at The Triad for performances on March 14 at 7pm and March 26 at 7pm. The produ…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:29PM

Morgan James, Anthony Lee Medina, Brandon Rubendall Set for BroadwaySpotted Benefit Concert by Dan Bacalzo

Cast members from Broadway's Godspell -- including Morgan James, Julia Mattison, Eric Michael Krop and Corey Mach -- will participate in a Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids benefit conc…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:17PM

PHOTO FLASH: Gregory Generet, David Pittsinger, Francesca Zambello at Glimmerglass Event by Dan Bacalzo

The Glimmerglass Festival held its annual National Council Winter Gathering at a private reception in New York on February 15. The evening included a program of French baroque and contempo…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:28AM

Kennedy Center Honors to Continue to Air on CBS Through 2018 by Dan Bacalzo

CBS and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts have announced a new agreement that will keep the annual Kennedy Center Honors broadcast on CBS through 2018. The special has been …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:22AM

Bradley Whitford Set for Fox Pilot The Asset by Dan Bacalzo

Emmy winner and Broadway veteran Bradley Whitford will co-star opposite Ali Larter in the Fox pilot The Asset, according to Deadline.com. Josh Friedman serves as writer and executive produc…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:12AM

Dedication of Bob and Dolores Hope Square to Be Held February 27 by Dan Bacalzo

Los Angeles Council member Tom LaBonge will dedicate a square in honor of long-time Toluca Lake Residents Bob and Dolores Hope on Monday, February 27 at 9am. Linda Hope will be on hand for t…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:21AM

Michael Feinstein to Perform Frank Sinatra Tribute in Las Vegas by Dan Bacalzo

Five-time Grammy nominee and Broadway veteran Michael Feinstein will perform Michael Feinstein - The Sinatra Project at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas, on March 15 at…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:10AM

Josh Groban to Join Renée Fleming for Live From Lincoln Center Show by Dan Bacalzo

Popular vocalist Josh Groban will join opera soprano Renée Fleming to sing Broadway favorites and duets during her Live From Lincoln Center performance, to be broadcast from the S…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:58AM

James Naughton, Richard Thomas Set for National Meningitis Association Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award winner James Naughton will perform at the National Meningitis Association's fourth annual Give Kids a Shot gala, to be held at New York Athletic Club …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:43AM

Alan Cumming, Melissa Errico, Janeane Garofalo, Leslie Uggams Set for New Group Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Janeane Garofalo and Morgan Spector will host The New Group's 2012 Gala, Cabaret Soiree, to be held at Edison Ballroom on Monday, February 27 beginning at 6:30pm. The event will honor …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:32AM

Alan Cumming, Janeane Garofalo, Leslie Uggams Set for New Group Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Janeane Garofalo and Morgan Spector will host The New Group's 2012 Gala, Cabaret Soiree, to be held at Edison Ballroom on Monday, February 27 beginning at 6:30pm. The event will honor …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:32AM
Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Review: Early Plays by Dan Bacalzo

The Wooster Group and Richard Maxwell's New York City Players team up to present three early works by Eugene O'Neill.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM

Ellen Barkin, Justin Bartha to Join Andrew Rannells in The New Normal Pilot by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and screen star Justin Bartha will co-star with the previously reported Tony nominee Andrew Rannells in the NBC pilot, The New Normal, according to Deadline.com. This comedy project f…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:45PM

Dan Fogler, Janeane Garofalo, Ed Helms to Guest Star on Comedy Central's Ugly Americans by Dan Bacalzo

Theater veterans Dan Fogler and Janeane Garofalo will be among the guest stars for upcoming episodes of Comedy Central's Ugly Americans, which will resume on March 14. The show feature…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:17PM

Barbra Streisand Re-Signs with Columbia Records, to Release DVD Set by Dan Bacalzo

Barbra Streisand has re-signed with Columbia Records, which will release a 12 set DVD, containing never before seen footage directly from Streisand's archives, as well as milestones fro…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:38PM

Joyce van Patten, Karyn Quackenbush to Join Love, Loss, and What I Wore's Final Off-Broadway Cast by Dan Bacalzo

Joyce van Patten and Karyn Quackenbush will join the previously reported Sierra Boggess, Ally Walker and Erica Watson as the closing cast for the Off-Broadway production of Love, Loss, and W…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:08PM

Stephanie J. Block, Linda Lavin, Marilyn Maye, Laura Osnes, Paulo Szot Set for The Best of Jim Caruso's Cast Party by Dan Bacalzo

Updated casting has been announced for The Best of Jim Caruso's Cast Party, at Town Hall on Thursday, February 23 at 8pm. The event will be presented by TheaterMania contributor Scott S…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:07PM

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