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Thursday, August 2, 2012

Blue Coyote to World Premiere David Johnston's Coney by Dan Bacalzo

Blue Coyote Theater Group will present the world premiere of David Johnston's Coney at the New Ohio Theatre, October 27-November 17, with an opening on October 30. Gary Shrader will dir…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:38PM

Kirsten Holly Smith to Star in Forever Dusty Musical by Dan Bacalzo

Kirsten Holly Smith will star in the new musical Forever Dusty, about music legend Dusty Springfield, to be presented at New World Stages beginning November 11, with an opening on November 1…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:25PM

Brooklyn Academy of Music to Establish Leon Levy BAM Digital Archive by Dan Bacalzo

The Leon Levy Foundation has awarded a four-year, $1 million grant to the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) that will go toward the creation and naming of the Leon Levy BAM Digital Archive, sc…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:43PM

Anything Goes Tour, Starring Rachel York, Added to Mirvish Season by Dan Bacalzo

The tour of the Roundabout Theatre Company's Tony Award-winning revival of Anything Goes has been added to the Mirvish season in Toronto, and will play July 16-August 18, 2013 at a thea…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:48PM

Rob Morrow Joins Cast of Last Dance Musical by Dan Bacalzo

Emmy Award nominee Rob Morrow has joined the cast of the lab workshop of the new disco musical, Last Dance, which will play five performances, September 20-23 at The York Theatre at Saint P…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:14PM

Triassic Parq the Musical to Release Cast Album in September by Dan Bacalzo

The cast of Triassic Parq the Musical, which ends its Off-Broadway run at the SoHo Playhouse on August 5, will head into Sear Sound Studios on August 11 to record the show's cast album.…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:28AM

George Hearn to Join Carolee Carmello in Broadway's Scandalous by Dan Bacalzo

Two-time Tony Award winner George Hearn will join the previously announced star Carolee Carmello in the Broadway premiere of the new musical Scandalous: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple M…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:14AM

Tonner Doll Company to Release Collection Inspired by Broadway's Memphis by Dan Bacalzo

Tonner Doll Company will release The Memphis Collection, inspired by the 2010 Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Memphis, which wraps up its run at the Shubert Theatre on August 5, and just…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:05AM
Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Review: Bring It On: The Musical by Dan Bacalzo

Amazing feats of athleticism are among the many joys of this new Broadway tuner about competitive cheerleading.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM

Bob Glaudini, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Stephen Adly Guirgis Set for Labyrinth Theater Company Season by Dan Bacalzo

Labyrinth Theater Company has announced its 2012-2013 season, which will include three world premieres to be presented at the Bank Street Theater. First up will be Cusi Cram's Radiance…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:14PM

PHOTO FLASH: Whoopi Goldberg, Jenifer Lewis, Bette Midler, Cybill Shepherd at 54 Below by Dan Bacalzo

Numerous stars came out to 54 Below last week for shows featuring Jenifer Lewis with Marc Shaiman, Andrea McArdle, and Lea Delaria. Among the visitors were Shelley Bruce, Victor Garber, Wh…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Norm Lewis to Emcee Broadway Salutes by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award nominee Norm Lewis, currently starring in The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess on Broadway, will be the Master of Ceremonies for the third annual Broadway Salutes. The event will be…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:01PM

Tony Danza, Bettye LaVette, Molly Ringwald Set for Upcoming Barnes & Noble Appearances by Dan Bacalzo

Barnes & Noble has announced its schedule of author promotions in its New York City stores for August and September. Among the highlights are appearances by actress Molly Ringwald (Augu…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:50PM

PHOTO FLASH: Tovah Feldshuh, Randy Harrison, Karen Ziemba at Re-Opening of Silence! The Musical by Dan Bacalzo

The cast of Silence! The Musical celebrated the Off-Broadway hit's re-opening at the brand new Elektra Theatre in Times Square on Wednesday, July 25. Among the guests at the opening w…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:35PM

Peter Hermann to Guest Star on CBS' Blue Bloods by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway veteran Peter Hermann will guest star on the third episode of CBS' Blue Bloods, according to EW.com. He will play lawyer Jack Boyle, the ex-husband of Erin, played by Bridget …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:57PM

Margo Martindale to Join August: Osage County Film by Dan Bacalzo

Emmy Award winner and Tony nominee Margo Martindale will play the character of Mattie Fae Aiken in the film adaptation of August: Osage County, according to Deadline.com. John Wells will dir…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:32PM

Sean Hayes Set for Multi-Episode Arc on NBC's Up All Night by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award nominee Sean Hayes will join the cast of NBC's Up All Night for a multi-episode arc, according to TVGuide.com. The actor will play the former accompanist of Ava (played by M…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:11PM

Cary Donaldson, Lisa McCormick Set for Barrington Stage See How They Run by Dan Bacalzo

Barrington Stage Company will continue its 2012 season with Philip King's farce, See How They Run, which will play the Boyd-Quinson Mainstage from August 9 through 26. Jeff Steitzer wil…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:39PM

Josh Gad Joins Film Cast of The Internship by Dan Bacalzo

Josh Gad, who received a Tony Award nomination for originating the role of Elder Cunningham in The Book of Mormon, has joined the film cast of The Internship. Shawn Levy directs. Vince Vaug…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:01PM

Playwright and Author Gore Vidal Has Died; Broadway to Dim Lights in His Memory by Dan Bacalzo

Gore Vidal, currently represented on Broadway by the revival of his play The Best Man, passed away on Tuesday, July 31 in Los Angeles. According to published reports, the cause of death was …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Cillian Murphy to Star in BBC's Peaky Blinders by Dan Bacalzo

Cillian Murphy, who won a Drama Desk Award this past season for his performance in the solo show Misterman, will star in the BBC Two drama, Peaky Blinders, according to Deadline.com. The si…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:47PM

Betty Buckley, Christine Ebersole, Kenny Loggins, Tommy Tune Set for Feinstein's in Fall 2012 by Dan Bacalzo

Updates have been announced for the Fall 2012 schedule at Feinstein's at Loews Regency. As previously reported, Marilyn Maye will join Michael Feinstein for a three-week engagement Sep…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:26PM

Brendan Fraser to Star in Split Decision Film by Dan Bacalzo

Brendan Fraser will star in the new action thriller Split Decision, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film is written and directed by Damian Lee and involves a father (Fraser) whose…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:52AM

Aaron Carter Extends Off-Broadway Run in The Fantasticks Through October 21 by Dan Bacalzo

Aaron Carter has once again extended his run in the Off-Broadway production of The Fantasticks, playing at the Snapple Theatre Center, and will now continue in the role of Matt through Octob…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:30AM

Felicia Finley, Randy Harrison, Judy McLane, Christiane Noll Set for Broadway in Bryant Park by Dan Bacalzo

Performers have been announced for the Thursday, August 2 installment of Broadway in Bryant Park, the free lunchtime concert series. 106.7 Lite FM's Delilah will emcee the concert, whic…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:02AM

Michael Crawford, Donny Osmond, Elaine Paige to Be Featured in Andrew Lloyd Webber Video Game by Dan Bacalzo

Nintendo Wii will release Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals: Sing & Dance on September 14, according to published reports. Players sing and dance their way to stardom in the game, which feat…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:25AM

Vanessa Bayer, Mario Cantone, Tony Danza Set for August 20 Celebrity Autobiography by Dan Bacalzo

: Vanessa Bayer, Mario Cantone, Tony Danza, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, and Alan Zweibel will perform in Celebrity Autobiography: The Next Chapter, at the Triad Theatre on Monday, August 20 …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:56AM

Playwright and Author Gore Vidal Has Died by Dan Bacalzo

Gore Vidal, currently represented on Broadway by the revival of his play The Best Man, passed away on Tuesday, July 31 in Los Angeles. According to published reports, the cause of death was …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:32AM
Tuesday, July 31, 2012

John Tartaglia, Rip Taylor, Bruce Vilanch, Dawn Wells Set for Hotel Arthritis film by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award nominee John Tartaglia will star in the upcoming comedy/horror film, Hotel Arthritis, to be directed by Jason Lockhart. The film is about a group of retirement home residents liv…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:58PM

Christina Anderson, Edwin Lee Gibson, Lilac co to Present Work as Part of INCOMING! at Joe's Pub by Dan Bacalzo

The Public Theater's Under the Radar Festival will present new work at Joe's Pub as part of the INCOMING! series on August 23 and 24. The initiative was created as an avenue for de…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:40PM

Robert Egan Replaces Joe Mantello as Director of Other Desert Cities at Mark Taper Forum by Dan Bacalzo

Robert Egan will now direct the Center Theatre Group production of Jon Robin Baitz's Other Desert Cities at the Mark Taper Forum. He replaces the previously reported Joe Mantello, who i…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:34PM

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