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Monday, September 10, 2012

Video Flash: Kristin Chenoweth and Anderson Cooper on Anderson Live by Dan Bacalzo

Clips from the premiere episode of the nationally syndicated talk show Anderson Live have been released. Kristin Chenoweth joins Anderson Cooper as co-host.In the first clip, the Tony Award …

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Theater News: Kate Baldwin, Brian d'Arcy James, Bobby Steggert Part of Full Giant Cast at Public Theater by Dan Bacalzo

The Public Theater has announced full casting for Giant, the new musical by Michael John LaChiusa with book by Sybille Pearson based on Edna Ferber's novel. Michael Greif directs the product…

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Theater News: Jason Danieley, Judy Kaye Among Soloists for Collegiate Chorale's 2012-2013 Season by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway veterans Jason Danieley and Judy Kaye will join the Collegiate Chorale as soloists for its spring benefit, Song of Norway, to be held at Carnegie Hall on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at …

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Interview: Star Trek's George Takei Has Allegiance to a New Musical by Dan Bacalzo

If you use Facebook, chances are you've seen a meme from George Takei, who will probably always be best known as Sulu from the original Star Trek series.The veteran actor seems to have a cot…

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Theater News: London Book of Mormon to Open March 21, 2013 by Dan Bacalzo

The London production of The Book of Mormon has set its opening date as March 21, 2013. As previously reported, the show will begin previews at the West End's Prince of Wales Theatre on Febr…

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Sunday, September 9, 2012

Reviews: Silent by Dan Bacalzo

Pat Kinevane moves with a curious beauty in his solo play, Silent, at the Irish Arts Center. Presented by Fishamble as part of the 1st Irish festival, this rambling yet stylishly enacted mon…

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Saturday, September 8, 2012

Theater News: Broadway's Rebecca to Be Delayed Once Again by Dan Bacalzo

The Broadway production of the new musical Rebecca, which was to begin previews at the Broadhurst Theatre on October 30 for a November 18 opening, will be delayed.A new preview and opening d…

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Friday, September 7, 2012

Theater News: Arlene Dahl, Chita Rivera, Charles Strouse, Tommy Tune Named as Mayor's Spotlight Award Winners by Dan Bacalzo

The first annual Spotlight Award winners have been named by the mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, according to The New York Times.Recipients include former MGM star Arlene Dahl; gen…

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Friday, August 31, 2012

The Second City to Return to La Jolla Playhouse March 2013 by Dan Bacalzo

The Second City -- the famous sketch comedy troupe based out of Chicago -- will return to the La Jolla Playhouse, March 20-23, 2013. The engagement is part of the company's Laughing Ma…

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VIDEO FLASH: Kristin Chenoweth on Season 4 Promo of The Good Wife by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth is featured in this Season 4 promo for The Good Wife, with series star, Julianna Margulies. As previously reported, Chenoweth was to have had a recurring…

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Annie Baker, Paul Lazar, Annie-B Parson to Discuss Reinterpretations of Anton Chekhov Works by Dan Bacalzo

The New Museum will be holding a panel discussion entitled My Chekhov, Not Yours, on Sunday, November 18 at 3pm. The discussion will focus on radical theatrical interpretations of the writi…

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Reg E. Cathey, Kathy Najimy, Annette O'Toole to Perform A.R. Gurney's Heresy by Dan Bacalzo

Casting has been announced for the world premiere of A.R. Gurney's Heresy, to be presented at the Flea Theatre, Septemer 29 - November 4. Jim Simpson will direct. Set in the near futur…

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Donny and Marie Osmond Ready for Christmas in Los Angeles by Dan Bacalzo

Brother and sister duo Donny Osmond and Marie Osmond will spend the winter Holidays with a three-week engagement at the Pantages Theatre, Donny & Marie- Christmas in Los Angeles, Decembe…

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Thursday, August 30, 2012

Five Nominees Guaranteed for Oscars Original Song Category by Dan Bacalzo

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Board of Governors has revised the rules concerning the original song category for the Oscars, according to a report in Variety. The ne…

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An Evening with Anthony Fedorov to Include Recap of Songs Performed on American Idol by Dan Bacalzo

American Idol veteran and current Rent star Anthony Fedorov will perform his show, An Evening with Anthony Fedorov at Toshi's Living Room at the Flatiron Hotel (9 West 26th St.), on Tue…

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VIDEO FLASH: Darren Criss, Kate Hudson, Lea Michele in New Glee Promos by Dan Bacalzo

FOX has released additional video promos for Glee, which returns for its fourth season on September 13. In the first video, actors Jacob Artist, Melissa Benoist, Darren Criss, Dean Geyer, K…

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Zac Efron, Laura Linney, Michael Shannon Featured in Films Coming to the Telluride Film Festival by Dan Bacalzo

Selections for the Telluride Film Festival have been announced, according to published reports. The festival takes place in Telluride, Colorado over the Labor Day weekend, with several films…

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VIDEO FLASH: Jake Gyllenhaal Promotes His New Play on Late Show with David Letterman by Dan Bacalzo

Film star Jake Gyllenhaal appeared on the August 27 episode of Late Show with David Letterman and discussed several topics, including his Off-Broadway appearance in the new play If There Is …

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John McDaniel to Serve as Special Guest Arranger for Midtown Men Shows by Dan Bacalzo

Grammy and Emmy Award winner John McDaniel will be the special guest arranger for upcoming shows by singing group The Midtown Men as they premiere the symphonic version of the act's 201…

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Christopher Durang, Will Eno, Adam Rapp Win 2012 PEN Awards by Dan Bacalzo

Winners of the 2012 PEN Awards, honoring outstanding voices in literature, have been announced. Award winners and runners-up will be honored in a ceremony to be held at CUNY Graduate Center&…

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Jason Butler Harner, Michael McKean, Annette O'Toole Set for Pearl Theatre Company's Thurber Carnival Benefit by Dan Bacalzo

The Pearl Theatre Company will be celebrating the grand opening of its new permanent home at 555 West 42nd Street (formerly occupied by the Signature Theatre Company) on Monday, October 1. …

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Owain Arthur, Rufus Hound to Headline UK/ International Tour of One Man, Two Guvnors by Dan Bacalzo

The National Theatre production of Richard Bean's popular comedy One Man, Two Guvnors, currently on Broadway at the Music Box Theater and on the West End at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket…

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Frances de la Tour, John Lithgow, Alex Jennings to Perform as Part of London's National Theatre Season by Dan Bacalzo

The National Theatre in London has announced additional details for its 2012-2013 season. Among the highlights is the news that John Lithgow will play the title role in The Magistrate. Timo…

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Richard Easton, Joy Franz, Marc Kudisch to Read The Devil's Disciple for Project Shaw by Dan Bacalzo

Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw will begin its fall season with a reading of George Bernard Shaw's The Devil's Disciple, to be presented at The Players Club on Monday,…

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Bring It On's Jason Gotay Heads August 30 Broadway Ballyhoo Cast by Dan Bacalzo

Jason Gotay, currently featured as Randall in the Broadway production of Bring It On: The Musical, will be among the featured performers in this week's installment of Broadway Ballyhoo,…

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Darren Day to Head Cast of The Last Session at Tristan Bates Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

Musical theater veteran Darren Day will head the cast of the European premiere of The Last Session, featuring music and lyrics by Steve Schalchlin and book by Jim Brochu with additional lyri…

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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Kirsten Dunst, Ben Foster, Katherine Waterston to Star in Film Adaptation of Adam Rapp's Red Light Winter by Dan Bacalzo

Revised casting has been announced for the film adaptation of Adam Rapp's Red Light Winter. Variety is reporting that Ben Foster will replace the previously reported Mark Ruffalo in the…

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VIDEO FLASH: Beyonce Joins Anderson Cooper for Anderson Live Promo by Dan Bacalzo

A promotional trailer has been released for the premiere of Anderson Live, featuring the talk show's star, Anderson Cooper with one of his first guests, music superstar Beyonce. As prev…

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All My Children, Gay Camp, Mahmoud Added to FringeNYC Encores Series by Dan Bacalzo

Additional shows have been added to the seventh annual FringeNYC Encore Series, which will play in rotating repertory at SoHo Playhouse, The Huron Club, and The Players Theater, September 7-…

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AUDIO SHARE: Barbra Streisand Sings "I Think It's Going To Rain Today" from New Album by Dan Bacalzo

A preview of Barbra Streisand singing "I Think It's Going To Rain Today" from her new album Release Me is being shared by Streisand's official website, www.barbrastreisan…

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Joan Rivers to Return to Laurie Beechman Theatre September 27 by Dan Bacalzo

Joan Rivers will return to the Laurie Beechman Theatre in her show, Joan Rivers Live!, on Thursday, September 27 at 7pm. The celebrated comedian will perform an evening of her newest and mo…

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