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Friday, August 17, 2012

Bunheads, Starring Sutton Foster and Kelly Bishop, Renewed by ABC Family by Dan Bacalzo

ABC Family has ordered additional episodes of the series Bunheads, starring Tony Award winners Sutton Foster and Kelly Bishop, according to TVLine.com. The show, created by Amy Sherman-Pall…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:12PM

Whoopi Goldberg to Return to FOX's Glee by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway veteran and The View co-host Whoopi Goldberg will return to the hit FOX series Glee, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She will once again play Carmen Tibideaux, the dean at Ne…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:55PM

Andrew Samonsky Joins Broadway Cast of Upcoming Scandalous Musical by Dan Bacalzo

Drama Desk nominee Andrew Samonsky has joined the cast of the upcoming Broadway musical Scandalous: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson, to begin previews at the Neil Simon Theatre…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:09PM

Broadway's Dead Accounts, Starring Katie Holmes, to Now Open November 29 by Dan Bacalzo

The Broadway premiere of Theresa Rebeck's new comedy Dead Accounts, to begin previews on November 3 at the Music Box Theatre and originally slated to open on November 28, will now open…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:07AM

VIDEO FLASH: Eve Best, Arthur Darvill, Janie Dee, Charles Edwards in Globe on Screen Trailer by Dan Bacalzo

Shakespeare's Globe has released a trailer for its Globe on Screen season, a partnership with Arts Alliance Media to release three of its 2011 theatre productions to cinemas in the USA,…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:30AM
Thursday, August 16, 2012

Becky Gulsvig, Edward Staudenmayer, Sally Struthers Set for Ogunquit Playhouse's 9 to 5 by Dan Bacalzo

Ogunquit Playhouse will present 9 to 5 the Musical, August 22- September 15. Keith Andrews will direct with choreography by Gerry McIntyre and musical direction by Andrew Austin. Ken Clifton…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:48PM

Full Cast Announced for Broadway Revival of Annie by Dan Bacalzo

The full cast for the Broadway revival of Annie has been announced. The production will begin previews at the Palace Theater on October 3, with an official opening on November 8. James Lapin…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Catherine Zeta-Jones Narrates The Runaway Bunny on New GPR Records Release by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award winner Catherine Zeta-Jones narrates The Runaway Bunny: A Piano Trio with Narrator, based on the best-selling children's classic by Margaret Wise Brown with music by Glen Rov…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:14PM

PHOTO FLASH: Radio City Rockettes Celebrate "Christmas in August" by Dan Bacalzo

The 2012 Radio City Christmas Spectacular officially kicked off its holiday season on Tuesday, August 14 with "Christmas in August," celebrating 85 years of the Rockettes performin…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:04PM

Melissa Manchester, Helen Reddy to Perform at California Women's Conference by Dan Bacalzo

Grammy Award winners Melissa Manchester and Helen Reddy will perform as part of the California Women's Conference, which will take place at the Long Beach Convention Center on September…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:15PM

Sheryl Lee Ralph to Guest Star on NBC's Smash by Dan Bacalzo

Sheryl Lee Ralph will guest star on multiple episodes of the NBC series Smash as the mother of Jennifer Hudson's character, according to published reports. Ralph received a Tony nomina…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:56PM

Christopher Innvar, Mary McCann, Mary Beth Peil Set for Atlantic's Harper Regan by Dan Bacalzo

Mary McCann will star in the title role of Simon Stephens' Harper Regan, to receive its New York premiere from the Atlantic Theater Company at the company's Linda Gross Theater, Se…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:01PM

Ben Vereen to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award from The Ensemble Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

The Ensemble Theatre, based in Houston, TX, will present a lifetime achievement award to Tony winner Ben Vereen at the organization's annual black-tie gala, to be held at the Hilton Ame…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:34PM

Kristin Scott Thomas, Lia Williams to Alternate Roles in London Revival of Old Times by Dan Bacalzo

Kristin Scott Thomas and Lia Williams will alternate the female lead roles of Harold Pinter's Old Times, according to The New York Times. Ian Rickson will direct this planned London rev…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:08PM

Wanda Sykes to Host Election Specials on LOGO by Dan Bacalzo

Emmy Award winner and stage veteran Wanda Sykes will host two election-themed specials, entitled NewNowNext Vote With Wanda Sykes for the LOGO network, according to Deadline.com. The specia…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:41PM

Benjamin Bratt, Anika Noni Rose, Ryan Rilette to Be Honored at A.C.T. Luncheon by Dan Bacalzo

American Conservatory Theater will honor distinguished graduates Benjamin Bratt, Anika Noni Rose, and Ryan Rilette at the organization's Conservatory Awards Luncheon, to be held at San…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:19PM

Full Casting Announced for Broadway's Cyrano de Bergerac, Starring Douglas Hodge by Dan Bacalzo

Full casting has been announced for the Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of Cyrano de Bergerac, to play the American Airlines Theatre, September 14-November 25, with an …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:54AM

Frances Conroy to Replace Kathy Bates in 25th Anniversary Reading of Steel Magnolias by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and screen star Frances Conroy will replace the previously reported Kathy Bates in a 25th anniversary reading of Robert Harling's Steel Magnolias at Santa Monica's Broad Sta…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:21AM

Jersey Boys Musical to Make South African Premiere in 2013 by Dan Bacalzo

The musical Jersey Boys, about Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, will make its South African premiere at the Teatro at Montecasino on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 and will then open at Artsca…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:34AM

VIDEO FLASH: Kate Hudson, Jane Lynch, Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison in Promo for Glee Season Premiere by Dan Bacalzo

A promo for the season premiere of the hit FOX series Glee has been released. Among the excerpts depicted are scenes between series stars Jane Lynch and Matthew Morrison, as well as of Lea M…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:06AM

Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon to Star in Film Adaptation of The Long Red Road by Dan Bacalzo

Tom Hardy will reprise his starring role in the film adaptation of Brett C. Leonard's play, The Long Red Road, according to Variety. The actor appeared in the Goodman Theater's wor…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:49AM

Eisa Davis, Rodney Hicks, Forrest McClendon Nominated for 2012 Barrymore Awards by Dan Bacalzo

The 2012 Barrymore Awards, honoring excellence in theater in the Philadelphia area, have been announced. In addition to the competitive awards, the Barrymores will honor the late Jiri Zizka…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:21AM
Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Zombie Prom Off-Broadway Cast Album Receives iTunes Release by Dan Bacalzo

The original Off-Broadway Cast Album for Zombie Prom has just been released on iTunes. The musical has music by Dana P. Rowe, book and lyrics by John Dempsey, and is based on a story by De…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:03PM

Broadway's The Mystery of Edwin Drood to Now Open November 13 by Dan Bacalzo

The Roundabout Theatre Company has adjusted the opening date for its Broadway production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, to be presented at Studio 54. Previews will still begin October 19, bu…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:14PM

James Barbour, Janet Dacal, Karen Mason to Join Frank Wildhorn at Birdland by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway stars James Barbour, Janet Dacal, and Karen Mason will join composer Frank Wildhorn for the next installment of Frank & Friends at Birdland, to be held on Monday, September 17 a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:26PM

Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper's Kinky Boots to Play Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

The new musical Kinky Boots by Harvey Fierstein (book) and Cyndi Lauper (music & lyrics) will play Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre, beginning March 5, 2013 with an opening on April…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:06PM

John Barrowman Joins CW's Arrow in Recurring Role by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and screen star John Barrowman will have a recurring role in the new CW series, Arrow, according to EW.com. The superhero series is based on the DC Comics character Green Arrow. Barr…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:39PM

Robert Vaughn to Star in Geva's You Can't Take It With You by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and screen star Robert Vaughn will play the role of Martin Vanderhof in Geva Theatre Center's production of Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman's Pulitzer Prize winner, You Can&a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:02PM

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to Play Broadway Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons will play a 50th anniversary concert at the Broadway Theatre, October 19-27. This Broadway concert will feature all of the group's greatest hits as w…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:50AM

VIDEO FLASH: PigPen Theatre Co. Releases Animated Short as Prelude to The Old Man and the Moon by Dan Bacalzo

PigPen Theatre Co. has released an animated short film, Bremen as a prelude to the company's Off-Broadway premiere of The Old Man and the Moon, to be presented at The Gym at Judson begi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:32AM

Raissa Katona Bennett, Chad Kimball, Gabrielle Stravelli Set for August 16 Broadway Ballyhoo by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award nominee Chad Kimball will be featured in this week's edition of Broadway Ballyhoo at Feinstein's at Loew's Regency, to be held Thursday , August 16 at 11pm. Create…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:47AM

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