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Friday, September 28, 2012

Video Flash: Jake Gyllenhaal Jokes with Conan O'Brien About the Correct Pronunciation of His Name by Dan Bacalzo

Jake Gyllenhaal made an appearance on Conan O'Brien's talk show yesterday, September 27.The actor is currently starring Off-Broadway in the Roundabout's If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet, a…

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Thursday, September 27, 2012

Reviews: Through the Yellow Hour by Dan Bacalzo

New York City has become a war zone in Adam Rapp's Through the Yellow Hour, at Rattlestick Playwright's Theater. This world premiere, directed by the playwright, is unremittingly bleak, but …

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Theater News: Christine Toy Johnson to Be Honored by Asian American Arts Alliance by Dan Bacalzo

Award-winning actor, playwright, and filmmaker Christine Toy Johnson will be honored by the Asian American Arts Alliance with the 2012 Wai Look Award for Outstanding Service to the Arts. She…

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Theater News: Vince Pesce to Now Direct and Choreograph Goodspeed's Something's Afoot by Dan Bacalzo

Vince Pesce will take over directing duties for the Goodspeed Opera House production of Something's Afoot, which runs October 5-December 9.Previously announced director Casey Husion, who con…

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Celebrity News: Neil Patrick Harris to Narrate The Bro Code for Parents Audio Book by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and screen star Neil Patrick Harris is not only narrating the audiobook for The Bro Code for Parents: What to Expect When You're Awesome; he's doing it in character as Barney Stinson, …

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TV News: Nicole Ari Parker to Star in NBC Pilot The Secret Lives Of Husbands And Wives by Dan Bacalzo

Nicole Ari Parker, who starred on Broadway this past season in A Streetcar Named Desire, will be one of the leads in the NBC pilot, The Secret Lives Of Husbands And Wives, according to Deadl…

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Theater News: Richard Easton, Lee Pace, Eddie Kaye Thomas Join MCC's Golden Age by Dan Bacalzo

Emmy nominee and Drama Desk Award winner Lee Pace will head the cast of Terrence McNally's Golden Age, to be presented Off-Broadway by Manhattan Theatre Club at New York City Center – Stag…

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Theater News: Betty Buckley, Christopher Durang, Sam Waterston to Be Inducted Into Theater Hall of Fame by Dan Bacalzo

Actors Betty Buckley and Sam Waterston and playwrights Christopher Durang and Paula Vogel are among the 2012 inductees into the Theater Hall of Fame, and will be honored at an invitation onl…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:38PM

TV News: William Hurt to Star in Telepic About 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger Explosion by Dan Bacalzo

Academy Award winner and stage veteran William Hurt will star as physicist Richard Feynman in the BBC and Science Channel's as-yet-untitled telepic about the 1986 explosion of the space shut…

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Theater News: Julian Fleisher, Kacie Sheik, A. J. Shively to Reunite for February House CD Release Concert at Joe's Pub by Dan Bacalzo

Nearly the entire cast of the musical February House, which played the Public Theater earlier this year, will reunite for a special concert to celebrate the release of the show's CD. The eve…

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Celebrity News: Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Usher to Perform in CBS Tribute to Whitney Houston by Dan Bacalzo

Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson and Usher will be among the performers for CBS' We Will Always Love You: A Grammy Salute To Whitney Houston, according to Deadline.com.The one-hour special, to b…

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Photo Flash: Tyne Daly, Nathan Lane, Christopher Plummer Honor Terrence McNally at Westport Country Playhouse Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally was honored at the Westport Country Playhouse gala, entitled The Full McNally: ACelebration of the Writing and Works of Terrence McNally, o

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Photo Flash: Carol Channing, Fran Drescher, Melissa Manchester, Helen Reddy Participate in California Women's Conference by Dan Bacalzo

Celebrities such as Carol Channing, Fran Drescher, Melissa Manchester, and Helen Reddy were among the participants at the 2012 California Women's Conference, held at the Long

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Theater News: Michael Ball, Daniel Evans, Henry Goodman, Imelda Staunton Among Theatre Awards UK Nominees by Dan Bacalzo

The Theatrical Management Association has announced nominations for its Theatre Awards UK 2012, honoring creative excellence and outstanding achievement on and off stage throughout England, …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:41AM
Wednesday, September 26, 2012

TV News: Ed Begley Jr., Michael McKean Among Recurring Cast Members for Christopher Guest's Family Tree by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and screen stars Ed Begley Jr. and Michael McKean will be among the recurring cast members in the new HBO series from Christopher Guest, Family Tree, according to The Hollywood Reporte…

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Video Flash: Darren Criss, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Neil Patrick Harris, Kathy Griffin in Saucy Rock the Vote Video by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway veterans Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Kathy Griffin, and Neil Patrick Harris -- as well as a slew of Glee cast members such as Darren Criss, Jane Lynch, and Jenna Ushkowitz -- are feature…

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Video Flash: Jon Hamm, Jordin Sparks, Marlo Thomas, Robin Williams in Video for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by Dan Bacalzo

Numerous celebrities were enlisted to lend their talents in a new video for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.Quite naturally, they're covering the classic Beatles' song, "Hey Jude." Amo…

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Photo Flash: Lucie Arnaz, John Bucchino, Liz Callaway Help Ann Hampton Callaway Celebrate 54 Below Opening by Dan Bacalzo

Ann Hampton Callaway opened her cabaret show The Streisand Songbook at 54 Below last night. Among the attendees were her sister, Tony nominee Liz Callaway; songwriter John Bucchino; and Broad

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Celebrity News: Charles Busch, Ethan Hawke, Martha Plimpton to Be Inducted Iinto The Players Hall of Fame by Dan Bacalzo

The Players Foundation will induct 14 new individuals into The Players Hall of Fame at the organization's fundraising dinner at the Booth mansion (16 Gramercy Park South in NYC) on Sunday, S…

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Film News: Marion Cotillard, Robert De Niro to Be Honored at 16th Annual Hollywood Film Awards by Dan Bacalzo

Oscar winner and stage veteran Robert De Niro will receive the Hollywood Supporting Actor Award for his performance in David O. Russell's Silver Linings Playbook at the 16th Annual Hollywood…

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Theater News: Billy Crystal, Tom Hanks, William Shatner, Rita Wilson to Participate in Simply Shakespeare Reading by Dan Bacalzo

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson will co-chair and perform in The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles' 22nd annual Simply Shakespeare reading of A Midsummer Night's Dream, to be held at the Freud Pla…

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Theater News: James Corden to Present London's Evening Standard Theatre Awards by Dan Bacalzo

Tony winner James Corden will present the 58th annual Evening Standard Theatre Awards, to be held at The Savoy in London on November 25.The longlist for the awards will be announced in the c…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:25PM

Theater News: Marylouise Burke, Christine Lahti, Campbell Scott to Perform Playwrights Horizons' Stories on 5 Stories by Dan Bacalzo

Zachary Booth, Marylouise Burke, Christine Lahti, Kathleen McElfresh, Karl Miller, Campbell Scott, and Richard Thieriot will be among the performers for Playwrights Horizons' annual benefit …

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Theater News: National Tour of Nunset Boulevard, Starring Cindy Williams, to Kick Off in Wisconsin by Dan Bacalzo

Cindy Williams will once again play the role of Mother Superior when the national tour of Nunset Boulevard: The Nunsense Hollywood Bowl Show kicks off at the Schauer Arts Center in Hartford,…

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Celebrity News: Andy Williams Has Died by Dan Bacalzo

Singer Andy Williams passed away at his home in Branson, Missouri on Tuesday, September 25, according to published reports. He was 84.Williams, whose cause of death was related to his battle…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:14AM
Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Theater News: Dawnn Lewis, David St. Louis, Vanessa Williams Cast in Pasadena Playhouse's Intimate Apparel by Dan Bacalzo

Vanessa Williams – best known for her TV roles on Soul Food and Melrose Place – will star as Esther in the Pasadena Playhouse production of Lynn Nottage's Intimate Apparel. Sheldon Epps …

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Theater News: Ron Brown, Bebe Neuwirth, Elizabeth Streb, Paul Taylor to Participate in Bessies Ceremony by Dan Bacalzo

Marina Abramovic, Ron Brown, Brenda Bufalino, Archie Burnett, Bebe Neuwirth, Charles Reinhart, David Thomson, and Wendy Whelan will be among the presenters at the 2012 New York Dance and Per…

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Theater News: Tricycle Announces Full Cast for Red Velvet, Starring Adrian Lester by Dan Bacalzo

Full casting has been announced for Tricycle Theatre's production of Red Velvet, written by Lolita Chakrabarti, and directed by Indhu Rubasingham. The production will perform October 11-Nove…

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Theater News: Martin Moran, Alexandra Socha Join Cast of Public's Fun Home Musical by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway veterans Martin Moran and Alexandra Socha are among the new additions to the cast of the Public Theater's Lab presentation of the new musical Fun Home, based on the best-selling gra…

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Celebrity News: Viola Davis, Maggie Gyllenhaal Guest on Anderson Live by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and screen stars Viola Davis and Maggie Gyllenhaal appear on the Tuesday, September 25 episode of Anderson Cooper's talk show, Anderson Live, to discuss their new film, Won't Back Down…

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Theater News: Chuck Cooper, Brandon J. Dirden, Jason Dirden, Roslyn Ruff to Perform in Signature's Piano Lesson by Dan Bacalzo

Casting has been announced for the Signature Theatre's revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson. Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson directs the production, which is set to run at Sig…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:48AM

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