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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Zachary James, Andrew Samonsky, Lynne Wintersteller, Betsy Wolfe Set for NMTC Readings by Dan Bacalzo

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center has announced casting for the final two shows of the 2012 National Music Theater Conference (NMTC), which continues through July 13. As previously re…

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Monday, June 25, 2012

Paige Davis to Co-Host Hallmark Channel's Home & Family by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and screen star Paige Davis will co-host Hallmark Channel's Home & Family, according to Deadline.com. The weekday lifestyle series, co-hosted with Mark Steines, will premiere …

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Memorial for Richard Adler on June 27 to Include Musical Tribute by Dan Bacalzo

Additional details have been announced for the memorial to honor the life and career of Tony Award-winning composer-lyricist Richard Adler, which will be held at St. Bartholomew's Churc…

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PHOTO FLASH: Broadway Spider-Man's Patrick Page and Matthew James Thomas with Everyday Hero Margaret Martinez by Dan Bacalzo

Matthew James Thomas and Patrick Page, who respectively star as Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Norman Osborn/The Green Goblin in the Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark at the Foxwoo…

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PHOTO FLASH: Quentin Earl Darrington, Nicholas Rodriguez, Tony Vincent Participate in Broadway Dreams Atlanta by Dan Bacalzo

The Broadway Dreams Foundation held an intensive workshop in acting, dance, and vocal performance last week in Atlanta, which culminated in two performances featuring students and profession…

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NYMF Honorary Chairman Ben Vereen to Host Ninth Annual Season Opening Night by Dan Bacalzo

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has named Tony Award winner Ben Vereen as honorary chairman of the Festival. The actor will also host the ninth annual season opening night on J…

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PHOTO FLASH: Kevin McKidd Visits Broadway's Newsies by Dan Bacalzo

Film and television star Kevin McKidd and his daughter, Iona, attended a recent performance of the Broadway musical Newsies, at the Nederlander Theatre. Afterwards, the pair visited backstag…

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Marvin Hamlisch, Elaine Paige, Ben Vereen Set for Enlow Recital Hall Season by Dan Bacalzo

The Gene & Shelley Enlow Recital Hall has announced the line-up for its third concert season. The venue is located on Kean University's East Campus in Hillside, NJ. Among the high…

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Sarah Stiles, Kristine Zbornik, Chip Zien to Join Into the Woods at Delacorte by Dan Bacalzo

Full casting has been announced for the Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park production of Into the Woods, to perform at the Delacorte Theater, July 23-August 25, with an opening on…

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Billy Ray Cyrus to Star in Broadway's Chicago by Dan Bacalzo

Mult-platinum recording artist Billy Ray Cyrus will make his Broadway debut in the musical Chicago, at the Ambassador Theatre. He will star as Billy Flynn for a limited engagement, November …

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Ethan Lipton, Lindsay Mendez Join Line-up of Broadway Stands Up for Freedom by Dan Bacalzo

The New York Civil Liberties Union (The New York State affiliate of the ACLU) has announced additional casting for its annual benefit, Broadway Stands Up for Freedom, to be held at the NYU S…

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Sunday, June 24, 2012

Review: 7th Monarch by Dan Bacalzo

Jim Henry's compelling thriller revolves around a troubled woman who comes under investigation for the possible murder of her parents.

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Friday, June 22, 2012

Viola Davis, Olympia Dukakis, James Franco, Jane Lynch, Helen Mirren Among 2013 Hollywood Walk of Fame Honorees by Dan Bacalzo

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced the new Walk of Fame Honorees for 2013. Theater veterans who will be receiving stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame include Bryan Cranston, Vi…

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PHOTO FLASH: Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Elizabeth Hubbard, Carrie Manolakos, Stephanie Umoh at QUILT - A Musical Celebration by Dan Bacalzo

A private reading of QUILT - A Musical Celebration was held at Rosie O'Donnell's Maravel Arts Center, home of Rosie's Theater Kids in New York, on Wednesday, June 20. The pre…

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Amanda Peet to Join Toni Collette, Sam Rockwell in The Way, Way Back Film by Dan Bacalzo

Theater veteran Amanda Peet is among the new additions to the film cast of The Way, Way Back, according to Deadline.com. As previously reported, Nat Faxon and Jim Rash's comedic drama …

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Marcia Gay Harden to Star in The Librarian Film by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award and Academy Award winner Marcia Gay Harden will star in the independent film, The Librarian, according to Variety. The actress will play the titular character, who is undergoing …

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Composer/Lyricist Richard Adler Has Died by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award winner Richard Adler passed away on the evening of Thursday, June 21, at his home in Southampton, New York. He was 90. Adler won Tony Awards for co-composing the music and lyrics…

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Thursday, June 21, 2012

Review: As You Like It by Dan Bacalzo

Lily Rabe and David Furr bring a potent blend of passion and humor to Daniel Sullivan's lovely Shakespeare in the Park production.

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Marsha Stephanie Blake, Nick Wyman Set for Woody Harrelson's Bullet For Adolf by Dan Bacalzo

Emmy Award winning actor and Broadway veteran Woody Harrelson will direct, Bullet for Adolf, a new play co-written by him and Frankie Hyman, to be performed at New World Stages, July 19-Sept…

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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

PHOTO FLASH: Michael Cerveris, Ricky Martin, Elena Roger at Evita Recording Session by Dan Bacalzo

Photos of the recording session of the new Broadway Cast Recording of Evita are being shared in advance of the double-disc recording's release on the Masterworks Broadway label on June …

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VIDEO FLASH: Kecia Lewis-Evans, Paolo Montalban, Julia Murney, Josh Young in Transport Group's Baby Concert by Dan Bacalzo

Transport Group has released a highlights video of its recent concert of Richard Maltby, David Shire, and Sybille Pearson's 1983 Broadway musical Baby, which was held at the Lucille Lor…

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Wilson Cruz, Constantine Maroulis, Rory O'Malley Set for Lesbian & Gay Pride Run Events by Dan Bacalzo

American Idol finalist and Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis will sing the national anthem at the 31st Annual Lesbian & Gay Pride Run, to be held in Central Park (102nd Street Tran…

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Jill Paice, Ryan Silverman to Star in Broadway's Rebecca by Dan Bacalzo

Jill Paice and Ryan Silverman will play the lead roles of "I" and "Maxim de Winter" in the Broadway production of the new musical, Rebecca, to begin previews at the Broad…

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Jim Parsons, Rihanna to Voice Dreamworks' Happy Smekday! by Dan Bacalzo

Emmy Award winner and Broadway star Jim Parsons and pop singer/actress Rihanna will voice the lead characters in the new DreamWorks animated film, Happy Smekday!, according to The Hollywood …

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Andrew Chappelle, Anthony Nunziata, Will Nunziata Set for June 21 Broadway Ballyhoo by Dan Bacalzo

Award-winning nightclub stars Anthony Nunziata and Will Nunziata (aka The Nunziata Brothers) will be among the participants in the Thursday, June 21 edition of Broadway Ballyhoo, to be held …

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Sarah Goldberg to Succeed Annie Parisse in Broadway's Clybourne Park by Dan Bacalzo

2011 Olivier Award nominee Sarah Goldberg will join the Broadway cast of Clybourne Park, at the Walter Kerr Theatre, beginning Tuesday, July 17. She will perform the roles of Betsy and Linds…

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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Jenn Colella, Rick Elice, Dan Lauria, Roger Rees Set for Fresh Fruit Festival Reading of Dustin Lance Black's 8 by Dan Bacalzo

All Out Arts has announced casting for a reading of Dustin Lance Black's new play 8, to be presented as part of the Fresh Fruit Festival at The Wild Project on Friday, July 27 at 8pm. …

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PHOTO FLASH: Adam Campbell, Brendan Gleeson, Jayma Mays Help Neil Patrick Harris Celebrate Birthday at Amaluna by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and screen star Neil Patrick Harris celebrated his 39th birthday on Friday, June 15 by attending the new Cirque du Soleil touring show, Amaluna at Quais du Vieux-Port de Montr&eacu…

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Rupert Friend Joins Showtime's Homeland as Series Regular by Dan Bacalzo

Theater veteran Rupert Friend will join the cast of Showtime's Homeland as a series regular, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He will play a CIA analyst on the terrorism-themed dra…

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Eden Espinosa, Jeremy Kushnier, Jack Noseworthy, Rachel York Set for NYMF Musical Stealing Time by Dan Bacalzo

Eden Espinosa, Jeremy Kushnier, Jack Noseworthy, and Rachel York will star in the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) presentation of the musical Stealing Time, at PTC Performance Space…

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Stafford Arima to Direct Off-Broadway Production of the Musical Bare by Dan Bacalzo

Olivier Award nominee Stafford Arima will direct an Off-Broadway production of the musical Bare, to begin previews at New World Stages on November 19, with an opening set for December 9. Fe…

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