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Friday, July 27, 2012

Kathy Griffin's Bravo Talk Show to Return for Second Season by Dan Bacalzo

Bravo has renewed the Kathy Griffin-hosted talk show, Kathy, which will return for a second season, according to Deadline.com. The hour-long weekly pop culture talk show showcases Griffin&a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:21PM

Isadora Duncan, Bob Fosse Featured in Post Office's "Innovative Choreographers" Stamp Series by Dan Bacalzo

The United States Postal Service will release a series of "Innovative Choreographers" stamps, to debut in Los Angeles on July 28. The four stamps feature portraits of Broadway leg…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:59AM

Bryan Cranston, Kirsten Dunst, Michael Shannon Among Winners of Saturn Awards by Dan Bacalzo

The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films has announced the winners of its 38th annual Saturn Awards. Theater veteran Michael Shannon received the Best Actor award for the …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:26AM

PHOTO FLASH: Vangelis and Chariots of Fire Cast Celebrate Arrival of Olympic Torch in London by Dan Bacalzo

Legendary composer Vangelis joined with the cast of the West End stage production of Chariots of Fire to celebrate the arrival of the Olympic torch as the relay passed through the West End o…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:02AM

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical to Play Madison Square Garden by Dan Bacalzo

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical will play a limited holiday engagement at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden, December 13-30. In the show, The Grinch finds the…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:42AM

Linda Bassett, Frances de la Tour, Nicholas le Prevost Set for Alan Bennett's People by Dan Bacalzo

London's National Theatre has confirmed casting for Alan Bennett's new play, People, according to a report on WhatsOnStage.com. Nicholas Hytner will direct the production, which wi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:07AM

Darren Goldstein, Alfredo Narciso, Gretchen Mol Set for New Group's Good Mother by Dan Bacalzo

Darren Goldstein, Alfredo Narciso, Eric Nelsen and Bill Sage will join the previously announced star Gretchen Mol in The New Group's world premiere production of The Good Mother, by Fra…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:35AM

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong to Be Mentor on The Voice by Dan Bacalzo

Green Day frontman and Broadway veteran Billie Joe Armstrong will be a mentor on NBC's The Voice, according to published reports. He will be assisting on Christina Aguilera's team.…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:26AM

Tony Nominee Josh Gad to Guest Star in New Girl by Dan Bacalzo

Josh Gad, who received a Tony Award nomination for originating the role of Elder Cunningham in The Book of Mormon, will guest star on an upcoming episode of the FOX TV comedy, New Girl, acco…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:19AM

David Bedella, Janie Dee, Kerry Ellis, Haydn Gwynne Set for Mercury Musical Developments Gala by Dan Bacalzo

David Bedella, Janie Dee, Kerry Ellis, Haydn Gwynne, Paul Kaye, Jenna Russell, and Sally Ann Triplett will be among the performers for Mercury Musical Developments' 20th Anniversary gal…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:54AM

Review: 2012 NYMF Roundup #4 by Dan Bacalzo, David Finkle, and Brooke Pierce

Reports on Living With Henry, Zapata! The Musical, A Letter to Harvey Milk, and The Groove Factory.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:00AM
Thursday, July 26, 2012

PHOTO FLASH: Patrick Breen, Christopher J. Hanke, Patricia Wettig at Arena Stage Normal Heart Benefit by Dan Bacalzo

Arena Stage hosted a benefit performance of The Normal Heart at the Mead Center for American Theater on Monday, July 23 . Fundraising from the event will equally benefit Washington AIDS Part…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:15PM

A Christmas Story, The Musical! to Play Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

The Broadway theater has been announced for the previously reported holiday engagement of A Christmas Story, The Musical!, which is set to play the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, November 5- Decembe…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:23PM

Cheyenne Jackson, Henry Winkler Set for New Broadway Comedy The Performers by Dan Bacalzo

Jenni Barber, Daniel Breaker, Ari Graynor, Cheyenne Jackson, and Henry Winkler will star in the world premiere of David West Read's comedy The Performers, to play Broadway's Longac…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:10PM

Ben Toth and Sam Forman New Songwriting Team for Sleepless in Seattle Musical by Dan Bacalzo

Composer Ben Toth and lyricist Sam Forman will be the new songwriting team for the upcoming stage musical version of Sleepless in Seattle. As previously reported, the production will be helm…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:01PM

Heidi Armbruster, Aasif Mandvi to Lead Cast of LCT3's Disgraced by Dan Bacalzo

Heidi Armbruster and Aasif Mandvi will head the cast of the New York premiere of Ayad Akhtar's Disgraced, to be presented by Lincoln Center Theater as part of its LCT3 initiative in the…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:22PM

Lewis Black to Play Broadway in Running on Empty by Dan Bacalzo

Comedian Lewis Black will play a limited engagement of his new show Running on Empty at Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theater October 9-14, according to The New York Times. The show will …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:11PM

VIDEO FLASH: Felicia Finley, Aaron Lazar, Judy McLane in Behind-the-Scenes Photo Shoot for Mamma Mia! by Dan Bacalzo

The Broadway production of Mamma Mia!, which performs at the Winter Garden Theatre, has released a behind-the-scenes video showcasing its new cast members. Mamma Mia! uses the songs of ABBA…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:37PM

PHOTO FLASH: Ali Ewoldt, Lora Lee Gayer, Andrew Kober at Barely Legal Showtune Extravaganza by Dan Bacalzo

Andrew Kober hosted Carner & Gregor's Barely Legal Showtune Extravaganza, which took place Monday, July 23 at Le Poisson Rouge. The evening was directed by Marlo Hunter, with musica…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:46AM

PHOTO FLASH: Karen Ziemba Visits Off-Broadway's 7th Monarch by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award winner Karen Ziemba attended a performance of Jim Henry's new Off-Broadway play 7th Monarch at Theatre Row's Acorn Theatre on Tuesday, July 24. Directed by Scott C. Emb…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:38AM

Venice Film Festival to Include Works Featuring James Franco, Robert Redford, Susan Sarandon, Liev Schreiber by Dan Bacalzo

The line-up for the 69th Venice Film Festival, to run August 29-September 8, has been announced, with numerous entries featuring stage veterans and other notable actors. As previously repor…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:57AM

Ben Forster Named ITV Superstar Winner by Dan Bacalzo

Ben Forster was named the winner of the ITV casting competition series Superstar on July 25, and will play the title role in the upcoming arena tour of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice music…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:21AM
Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Patty Farmer, Barbara Van Orden to Collaborate on Playboy on Stage Book by Dan Bacalzo

Singer/actress Barbara Van Orden and author Patty Farmer will collaborate on a new book, Playboy on Stage, which will be a collaborative oral memoir and history of the iconic venues, known a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:45PM

PHOTO FLASH: Brittany Snow Visits Spring Awakening at L.A.'s Hayworth Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

Actress Brittany Snow attended a performance of Spring Awakening at the Hayworth Theatre in downtown Los Angeles this past weekend. Snow was there to show support for her Pitch Perfect co-…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:04PM

Teal Wicks to Join Deborah Cox, Constantine Maroulis in Broadway-Bound Jekyll & Hyde by Dan Bacalzo

Teal Wicks will join the previously reported stars Deborah Cox and Constantine Maroulis in the Broadway-bound revival of Jekyll & Hyde when the show launches its 25-week national tour at…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:27PM

Screenwriter/Director Frank Pierson Has Died by Dan Bacalzo

Oscar-winning screenwriter Frank Pierson died at a hospital in Los Angeles on July 22, according to published reports. He was 87. Pierson won the Oscar for his script to Dog Day Afternoon, …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:01PM

Broadway on Broadway Free Times Square Concert Set for September 9 by Dan Bacalzo

The Broadway League and The Times Square Alliance will present the 20th Broadway on Broadway on Sunday, September 9 at 11:30am in Times Square. This free outdoor concert in the heart of Ti…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:25PM

Review: 2012 NYMF Roundup #3 by Dan Bacalzo, Chris Kompanek, and Brooke Pierce

Reports on Prison Dancer: The Musical, Swing State, Foreverman, and Le Cabaret Grimm.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:00AM

Actor Sherman Hemsley Has Died by Dan Bacalzo

Television star and Broadway veteran Sherman Hemsley died at his home in El Paso, Texas on Tuesday, July 24, according to published reports. He was 74. The actor performed the role of Gitlo…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:36AM
Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Betsy Aidem, Judd Hirsch, Janet Zarish Set for Michael Cristofer's The Whore and Mr. Moore by Dan Bacalzo

Betsy Aidem, Judd Hirsch, and Janet Zarish will star in the world premiere of Michael Cristofer's The Whore and Mr. Moore, to be presented by the Vermont-based Dorset Theatre Festival a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:36PM

Jordan Baker, Patrick Breen, Matt McGrath to Head Cast of The Normal Heart at A.C.T. by Dan Bacalzo

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) has announced casting for the West Coast premiere of The Normal Heart, to run September 13-October 7, with an opening on September 19. George C. Wolfe …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:41PM

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