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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Theater News: Lucie Arnaz, Laurence Luckinbill to Host Abingdon Theatre Gala, Honoring Tyne Daly by Dan Bacalzo

Tony and Emmy Award-winner Tyne Daly is among the honorees for the Abingdon Theatre Company's annual gala. Entitled Abingdon: Setting the Stage for 20 Years, the event will be hosted by Luci…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:20PM

Theater News: West End Hit We Will Rock You Receives 10th Anniversary Cast Recording by Dan Bacalzo

A special 10th Anniversary edition of the original cast recording of the musical We Will Rock You, featuring the songs of Queen, is being released by EMI Records on October 15, 2012.The musi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:57AM

Theater News: Stephen Hanna Joins Cast of Silence! The Musical by Dan Bacalzo

Stephen Hanna will take on the role of Dream Hannibal as he joins the company of the Off-Broadway hit Silence! The Musical at the Elektra Theatre, beginning tonight, September 19.Hanna, a fo…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:40AM
Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Theater News: JAM Theatricals and SMG to Help Washington, D.C.'s National Theatre Expand Programming by Dan Bacalzo

An annual Broadway series, concerts, leading classical artists and other attractions will be the result of a new arrangement between Washington, D.C.'s National Theatre and the Chicago-based…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:48PM

Theater News: Kelli O'Hara to Be Honored at NYMF Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Four-time Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara will be honored for her work in the theater at the NYMF 2012 Annual Gala taking place on Sunday, November 11 at The Hudson Theatre, beginning at 6pm…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:22PM

TV News: Usher and Shakira to Be New Coaches on NBC's The Voice by Dan Bacalzo

Multi-Platinum, Grammy Award winner Usher will replace CeeLo Green as one of the coaches for the NBC competitive singing reality show, The Voice, according to published reports.Usher's stage…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:40PM

Photo Flash: Reeve Carney, Robert Cuccioli from Broadway's Spider-Man at American Museum of Natural History by Dan Bacalzo

Reeve Carney and Robert Cuccioli -- who respectively star as Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Norman Osborn/Green Goblin in the Broadway production of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark -- joined cost…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:14PM

Theater News: Adam Gwon to Receive Second Stage's Inaugural Donna Perret Rosen Award by Dan Bacalzo

Composer/lyricist Adam Gwon has been named as the recipient of Second Stage Theatre's first annual Donna Perret Rosen Award. It comes with $10,000, and is given out for excellence in musical…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:35PM

Film News: Les Miserables Film, Starring Russell Crowe and Hugh Jackman, to Now Open on Christmas by Dan Bacalzo

Universal will now open the film version of the musical Les Miserables on December 25 -- the coveted Christmas Day slot -- according to Variety. It was previously announced to open on Decem…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:35PM

Theater News: Woolly Mammoth's Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity Extends a Week by Dan Bacalzo

The Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company production of The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity has extended by one week, and will now play through October 7. John Vreeke has directed the production.…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:12PM

Photo Flash: Joy Behar, Carol Burnett, Harold Prince Attend Linda Lavin's 54 Below Opening Night by Dan Bacalzo

Linda Lavin celebrated the opening night of her cabaret act at 54 Below on Monday, September 17. Billy Stritch served as musical director, with musicians including Lavin's husband, St

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:02PM

Theater News: Kelly Bishop, Donna McKechnie to Join Numerous Chorus Line Alumni to Perform Marvin Hamlisch Tribute at Paper Mill Playhouse by Dan Bacalzo

Kelly Bishop and Donna McKechnie, who both won Tony Awards for their work in the original production of A Chorus Line, will join dozens of alumni from that musical for a special tribute to c…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:29AM

Theater News: Cheyenne Jackson to Sing Music of the Mad Men Era at Kennedy Center by Dan Bacalzo

Cheyenne Jackson, back on Broadway this season in The Performers, will play a New Year’s concert, Music of the Mad Men Era, with members of the National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by St…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:08AM

TheaterMania U: Richard Thomas Named Honorary Chair of National Corporate Theatre Fund by Dan Bacalzo

Richard Thomas, who is currently back on Broadway in the Manhattan Theatre Club’s production of An Enemy of the People, has been named as Honorary Chair of National Corporate Theatre Fund.…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:22AM
Monday, September 17, 2012

Theater News: Brian Stokes Mitchell, Donna Murphy, Patrick Page, Michael Shannon to Appear at Broadway Flea Market by Dan Bacalzo

An updated list of celebrities who will participate in the Celebrity Autograph Table

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:54PM

Theater News: Broadway's Rock of Ages to Host Military Tribute Night by Dan Bacalzo

The Broadway production of the Tony-nominated musical Rock of Ages, at the Helen Hayes Theatre, will host a Military Tribute Night on Monday, October 2. The evening is being presented in par…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:54PM

TV News: Corbin Bleu, Charles S. Dutton, Stephen Lang Set for The Monkey's Paw TV Movie by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway veterans Corbin Bleu, Charles S. Dutton and Stephen Lang will star in Chiller's TV movie adaptation of the classic W.W. Jacobs short story “The Monkey’s Paw,” according to The…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:39PM

Theater News: Bring It On Original Broadway Cast Album Sets Digital and Store Release Dates by Dan Bacalzo

The original Broadway Cast Album for Bring It On The Musical will be released digitally by Ghostlight Records/Back Lot Music on September 25, with a nationwide store release to follow on Oct…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:11PM

TV News: Annie Potts to Star in Paging Dr. Freed Pilot for USA Network by Dan Bacalzo

Annie Potts will co-star alongside Kyle Howard and Joel David Moore in Paging Dr. Freed, according to Deadline.com.This comedy pilot for the USA Network centers on a pair of brothers, both g…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:51PM
Sunday, September 16, 2012

Reviews: Sounding Beckett by Dan Bacalzo

There’s an inherent musicality to the language of Samuel Beckett, which makes the idea of pairing three of his short works with original music compositions an intriguing one. In Sounding B…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Friday, September 14, 2012

Theater News: Joe DiPietro, Nancy Opel to Host NAMT Songwriters Showcase by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro and Tony nominee Nancy Opel will be the hosts for the NAMT Songwriters Showcase as part of the 24th annual Festival of New Musicals on Friday, October 12 from …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Theater News: Kurt Jenkins to Lead Cast of Ogunquit Playhouse Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story by Dan Bacalzo

Kurt Jenkins will play the title role in the Ogunquit Playhouse production of Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story, to run September 19 – October 21. DJ Salisbury directs and choreographs.This tri…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:19PM

Theater News: Works by Rajiv Joseph, Craig Lucas, Nicky Silver Part of Vineyard's 2012-2013 Season by Dan Bacalzo

The Vineyard Theatre has laid out the plans for its 2012-2013 season, which will mark the organization’s 30th anniversary.The season will kick off with the previously reported world premie…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:58PM

Video Flash: Jarrod Emick, Lauren Kennedy in Promo for Frank Wildhorn's Zelda Musical by Dan Bacalzo

Flat Rock Playhouse has released a one minute teaser trailer for Frank Wildhorn and Jack Murphy's Zelda: An American Love Story, which runs October 3-28. The production is directed by Vincen…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:34PM

TheaterMania U: Broadway League Announces 2012 National Education Grant Recipients by Dan Bacalzo

The Broadway League has announced the recipients for its 2012 National Education Grants, which will help these theaters and organizations develop and maintain educational programming associa…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:13PM

Theater News: Bring It On's Adrienne Warren Records Opening Song for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade by Dan Bacalzo

Adrienne Warren, who stars in the Broadway production of Bring It On the Musical, has recorded “Kickin’,” the opening song for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.The song is written by…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:31AM

Theater News: Claire Van Der Boom to Take Over From Julianne Nicholson in Signature's Heartless by Dan Bacalzo

Claire van der Boom will take over the role of Sally from Julianne Nicholson in the Signature Theatre’s production of Heartless beginning September 18 at the Signature Center. Nicholson ha…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:12AM

Theater News: Works by Keith Reddin, Tanya Saracho, Martín Zimmerman Part of Goodman's New Stages Amplified by Dan Bacalzo

The plays included in the Goodman Theatre’s free 2012 New Stages Amplified series have been announced.Two of the works will be seen in repertory in workshop productions, December 8 – 23:…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:55AM

Theater News: Dan Lauria to Star in Broadway's A Christmas Story, The Musical by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and screen star Dan Lauria will play the role of radio and television icon, humorist and storyteller Jean Shepherd the Broadway production of A Christmas Story, The Musical, which will…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:50AM

Theater News: Matt Dillon, Mariska Hargitay, Julianna Margulies, Paul Rudd, Amy Ryan Set for Our Time Bowling Benefit by Dan Bacalzo

Paul Rudd, who returns to Broadway this season in Grace, will host Paul Rudd’s All-Star Bowling Benefit, in support of Our Time, a non-profit organization that has been helping children wh…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:00AM
Thursday, September 13, 2012

Theater News: Rupert Holmes, Paul Williams to Perform in Rockers on Broadway – Behind the Music by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award winner Rupert Holmes -- represented on Broadway this season with the revival of The Mystery of Edwin Drood -- and Oscar-winning songwriter Paul Williams will perform in Rockers on…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:20PM

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