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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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

How I Learned to Drive, Starring Norbert Leo Butz and Elizabeth Reaser, Extends by Dan Bacalzo

Second Stage Theatre has extended its production of Paula Vogel's How I Learned to Drive by one week, with the final performance now on March 18. Kate Whoriskey directs the revival, …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:31PM

Jackie Hoffman, Seth Rudetsky to Star in Don't Cry for Me, Ahasuerus by Dan Bacalzo

Jackie Hoffman and Seth Rudetsky will star in Don't Cry for Me, Ahasuerus, a Broadway-cabaret Purim shpiel to be presented at 92YTribeca on Wednesday, March 7 at 7:30pm. Michael Schiral…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:01PM

Emma Galvin, Eija Ranta, Katey Parker, Dan Vidor to Star in Swell by Dan Bacalzo

Emma Galvin, Eija Ranta, Katey Parker, and Dan Vidor will star in the world premiere of Swell, based on the graphic novel by Juliacks. As previously reported, Kathleen Amshoff will direct th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:41PM

Jim Fletcher, Annie McNamara, Scott Shepherd, Gary Wilmes Set for Gatz at Public Theater by Dan Bacalzo

Full casting has been announced for Elevator Repair Service's Gatz, for its return engagement at The Public Theater, March 14-May 6. John Collins directs. This award-winning theatrical…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:34PM

Song List Announced for Broadway's Newsies by Dan Bacalzo

Disney Theatrical Productions has announced the song list for the upcoming Broadway production of Newsies, to play a limited engagement at the Nederlander Theatre, March 15-June 10, with an …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:24PM

Natalie Douglas, Jason Graae, Karen Mason, Mark Nadler, Christine Pedi Set for MAC Awards Show by Dan Bacalzo

Jason Graae will host the 26th annual MAC Awards Show, presented by The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, on Thursday, March 29. The evening…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:54AM

Rob Campbell, Francis Jue, Hoon Lee, Susannah Schulman Set for Yale Rep's Winter's Tale by Dan Bacalzo

Rob Campbell and Susannah Schulman will head the cast of Yale Repertory Theatre's production of Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale. Obie Award winner Liz Diamond will direct the …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:44AM

Andrew Chappelle, Wilkie Ferguson, Corey Mach, Jesse Swimm, Anthony Wayne to Compete in Broadway Beauty Pageant by Dan Bacalzo

Contestants have been announced for the sixth annual Broadway Beauty Pageant, to be held on Monday, March 19 at 8pm. As previously reported, Tovah Feldshuh will host. The contestants and th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:50AM

Jodi Benson, Michael Feinstein, Midtown Men Set for Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Season by Dan Bacalzo

The Atlantic Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2012-2013 season, which will include a number of Broadway veterans as part of its "SuperPOPS!" programming. Tony Award nominee an…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:58AM

Tom Deckman, Eleasha Gamble, Kenita Miller to Star in Little Shop of Horrors Benefit by Dan Bacalzo

Friends in Theater Company and Story Pirates has announced update casting and creative team for its benefit performance for Little Shop of Horrors at the Lucille Lortel Theater on Monday, Ma…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:43AM

Carol Lawrence, Chita Rivera, Pam Sousa, and More Set for DO40 Cares Benefit by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award winner Chita Rivera will be a special guest performer at DO40 Cares: It's Not Where You Start, a song-and-dance performance benefit presented by Dancers Over 40. Carol Lawren…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:21AM
Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Christine Baranski, Donna Murphy, Martin Short Set for Roundabout Gala, Honoring Rob Marshall by Dan Bacalzo

Martin Short will host the Roundabout Theatre Company's 2012 spring gala, From Screen to Stage, at Hammerstein Ballroom on Monday, March 12. The event will honor Rob Marshall, who will …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:47PM

PHOTO FLASH: Lance Bass, George Kotsiopoulos, Peter Paige at Hollywood Rush by Dan Bacalzo

Pop star and Broadway veteran Lance Bass and George Kotsiopoulos of E!'s Fashion Police co-hosted the second annual Hollywood Rush at the historic Wilshire Ebell Theater on Sunday, Febr…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:27PM

Linda Lavin, Dick Latessa to Star in Broadway Transfer of The Lyons at the Cort by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award winners Linda Lavin and Dick Latessa will reprise their starring roles in Nicky Silver's The Lyons, which will transfer to Broadway's Cort Theatre beginning the first we…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:05PM

PHOTO FLASH: Alan Rickman and Cast Celebrate 100th Performance of Broadway's Seminar by Dan Bacalzo

The cast of the Broadway production of Seminar celebrated its 100th performance at The Golden Theatre on Wednesday, February 15 with cookie cakes and cookies provided by Insomnia Cookies. S…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:51PM

Brooks Ashmanskas, Christopher Bloch, Robert Cuccioli Set for Ford's Theatre's 1776 by Dan Bacalzo

Ford's Theatre Society has announced casting for its production of the musical, 1776, to perform at Ford's Theatre, March 9-May 19. Peter Flynn will direct. The show dramatizes th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:34PM

Joanna Gleason, Norm Lewis, Audra McDonald, Christopher Sieber Receive IRNE Nominations by Dan Bacalzo

Nominations for 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 Broadwa…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:01PM

New York Musical Theatre Festival Announces Next Link Project Selections by Dan Bacalzo

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced the selections for the 2012 Next Link Project, NYMF's primary writer service program. The works will be presented as part of t…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:30PM

Gary Beach, Vicki Lewis to Star in Maltz Jupiter Theatre's Hello, Dolly! by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award winner Gary Beach and Broadway veteran Vicki Lewis will star in the Maltz Jupiter Theatre production of Hello, Dolly!, to run March 13-April 1. Tony nominee Marcia Milgrom Dodge w…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:09PM

PHOTO FLASH: Neil Patrick Harris Does High-Wire Act at Las Vegas' Absinthe by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and screen star Neil Patrick Harris attended the February 10 performance of Absinthe at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. Afterwards, he not only visited with the cast, but also took …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:45PM

PHOTO FLASH: Sean Combs, James Gandolfini, Stevie Wonder Honor Muhammad Ali at Power of Love Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Keep Memory Alive honored Muhammad Ali's 70th birthday at its 16th annual Power of Love Gala, on Saturday, February 18. The event will be broadcast on ABC on Saturday, February 25, at 4…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:04PM

Margaret Colin, Boyd Gaines to Join John Lithgow in Broadway's The Columnist by Dan Bacalzo

Margaret Colin and Boyd Gaines will join the previously reported star John Lithgow in Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of David Auburn's The Columnist. Daniel Sullivan will …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Jason Robert Brown Set for Gala Concert at London's Apollo Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

Jason Robert Brown will stage a gala concert for the National Youth Music Theatre at the Apollo Theatre on August 26, according to a report on the website for the UK magazine, The Stage. As…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:09AM

Josh Young from Broadway's Jesus Christ Superstar Is Engaged by Dan Bacalzo

Josh Young, who will be starring as Judas in this season's Broadway revival of Jesus Christ Superstar, is engaged to his girlfriend, Alia Rosenstock. No wedding date has been announced…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:48AM
Saturday, February 18, 2012

John Leguizamo Will Star in ABC's Only Fools and Horses Pilot by Dan Bacalzo

2011 Drama Desk Award winner John Leguizamo will star in ABC's comedy pilot Only Fools And Horses, according to Deadline.com. The site reports that the series will chronicle the misadv…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:45AM
Friday, February 17, 2012

Brian Cox to Star in BBC4 Comedy Bob Servant Independent by Dan Bacalzo

Brian Cox will star in the new BBC4 comedy, Bob Servant Independent, according to a report on the website for the UK magazine, The Stage. The three-part series is based on Neil Forsyth&apos…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:55PM

Daniel Talbott's Yosemite Extends at Rattlestick by Dan Bacalzo

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater has extended its world premiere production of Daniel Talbott's Yosemite, which will now run through March 3. Pedro Pascal directs. Set in the Sierra Nev…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:03PM

Lois Robbins to Substitute for Angelica Page in Psycho Therapy by Dan Bacalzo

Lois Robbins will substitute for star Angelica Page during the matinee performances of Frank Strausser's Off-Broadway play Psycho Therapy at the Cherry Lane Theatre on February 18 and 2…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:42PM

Mike Daisey to Offer Free Download and Open License to Perform The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs by Dan Bacalzo

Mike Daisey, whose run of The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs at the Public Theater has just been extended through March 18, will make the script of the monologue available to download f…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:10PM

Cady Huffman, Beth Leavel, Jose Llana, Brad Oscar, Barbara Walsh Set for York Readings by Dan Bacalzo

The York Theatre Company has announced casting for the next three offerings in its Developmental Reading Series, which are presented free to the public at The York Theatre at Saint Peter&apo…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

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