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Thursday, June 14, 2012

Broadway's The Lyons to Close on July 1 by Dan Bacalzo

Nicky SIlver's The Lyons will play its final performance at the Cort Theatre on Sunday, July 1, after having played 80 performances and 21 previews. The production is directed by Mark B…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:17PM

Kristen Bell, Jordin Sparks to Present at Teen Choice Awards; Sutton Foster, Andrew Garfield Among Nominees by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway veterans Kristen Bell and Jordin Sparks will be among the presenters at the Teen Choice Awards, which will air Sunday, July 22 on Fox at 8pm ET live/PT tape-delayed. Additional pr…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:12PM

Susan Stroman to Direct and Choreograph Bullets Over Broadway Musical on Broadway by Dan Bacalzo

Five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman will direct and choreograph the previously reported world premiere production of Bullets Over Broadway, the new musical adaptation of Woody Allen&ap…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:53PM

Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Anthony Rapp Set for Trevor Live by Dan Bacalzo

Theater veterans Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, and Anthony Rapp will be featured in Trevor Live, to be held at Chelsea Piers (Pier 60) on June 25. As previously reported, Michael Mayer wil…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:02PM

Shoshana Bean to Debut Material for Upcoming Album at Rockwell Stage by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway veteran Shoshana Bean will give an exclusive one-night only concert performance to debut some of the material from her upcoming album at the brand new Rockwell Stage in Los Feliz on…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:37PM

Ashley Lanyon, Ryan Overberg, Haley Selmon Set for NYMF's Le Cabaret Grimm by Dan Bacalzo

Full casting has been announced for the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) presentation of Le Cabaret Grimm, to perform at The 45th St. Theatre Mainstage, July 23-28. This punk cabare…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:14PM

AUDIO SHARE: Jayne Houdyshell on Newly Recorded Solo Version of Follies' "Broadway Baby" by Dan Bacalzo

PS Classics has released a solo version of the song "Broadway Baby" from Follies, sung by 2012 Tony Award nominee Jayne Houdyshell, who played Hattie in the recent Broadway revival…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:04PM

Nick Offerman, Kerry Washington to Announce Primetime Emmy Awards Nominations by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway veteran Kerry Washington will join Parks and Recreations' Nick Offerman and Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Chairman-CEO, Bruce Rosenblum, to announce the 64th Primet…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:44PM
Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Broadway's Streetcar Named Desire Cancels Extension, Plans London Run by Dan Bacalzo

The Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire, which had announced an extension at the Broadhurst Theatre through August 19, will now return to its original closi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Tony Danza, Marsha Mason, Michael Urie Set for June 25 Celebrity Autobiography by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Danza, Rachel Dratch, Marsha Mason, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Sherri Shepherd, Michael Urie, and Alan Zweibel will perform in Celebrity Autobiography: The Next Chapter, at the Triad Th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:56PM

PHOTO FLASH: Taye Diggs Visits Cirque du Soleil's Criss Angel Believe by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and television star Taye Diggs attended the early show of Criss Angel Believe by Cirque du Soleil at Luxor Hotel & Casino, on Tuesday, June 12. The production, a collaboration bet…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:43PM

Nick Blaemire Joins Cast of Second Stage's Dogfight Musical by Dan Bacalzo

Nick Blaemire, currently appearing on Broadway in Godspell, will complete the cast of Second Stage Theatre's world premiere musical Dogfight, to begin previews June 27, with an opening …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

David Mamet's The Anarchist, Starring Patti LuPone and Debra Winger, to Play Broadway's Lyceum Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

The Broadway production of writer/director David Mamet's The Anarchist will be performed at the Lyceum Theatre, with previews beginning November 13, with an opening set for December 2. …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:43PM

Danny Bolero, Mel Johnson Jr., Beth McVey Set for NYMF Musical Stuck by Dan Bacalzo

Casting has been announced for the New York Musical Theater Festival (NYMF) presentation of Riley Thomas' subway tuner Stuck, to be performed at The 45th St. Theatre Mainstage, July 13-…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:28PM

Barbara Cook to Be Honored by Sarah Siddons Society by Dan Bacalzo

Barbara Cook will receive the Sarah Siddons Society Award at the Sarah Siddons Society's 60th anniversary gala, to be held on Monday, July 16 at 6:30pm at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Ch…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:13PM

PHOTO FLASH: Andre De Shields, Gregory Maguire at OZ-Stravaganza by Dan Bacalzo

Two-time Tony Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Andre De Shields was a Special Guest of Honor at the 34th annual OZ-Stravaganza, held June 1-3 in Chittenango, New York. Wicked author Grego…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:05PM

Woody Harrelson to Direct and Co-Write Bullet for Adolf, Featuring Marsha Stephanie Blake, Nick Wyman by Dan Bacalzo

Emmy Award winning actor and Broadway veteran Woody Harrelson will direct and co-write with Frankie Hyman the new play, Bullet for Adolf, to be performed at New World Stages, according to Th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:36PM

George Wendt to Be Featured in NYMF's Re-Animator The Musical by Dan Bacalzo

George Wendt, perhaps best known for his role as Norm on TV's Cheers, will be featured in the New York Musical Theatre Festival production of Re-Animator The Musical, to be presented at…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:16PM

Nicholas Gonzalez to Lead Cast of NYMF Musical Rio by Dan Bacalzo

Casting is set for The New York Musical Theatre Festival production of Rio, featuring book, music, and lyrics by Mitch Magonet and Joey Miller. Scott Faris will direct the production, which…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:20PM

Steppenwolf's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Starring Tracy Letts and Amy Morton, to Play Broadway's Booth Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

The Steppenwolf Theatre Company's production of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? will play Broadway's Booth Theatre beginning previews September 27 with an …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:46AM

Steppenwolf's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Starring Tracy Letts and Amy Morton, to Play Broadway's Booth Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

The Steppenwolf Theatre Company's production of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? will play Broadway's Booth Theatre beginning previews September 27 with an …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:46AM

PHOTO FLASH: Margaret O'Brien Visits Peter Mac's Get Happy! A 90th Birthday Celebration For Judy Garland by Dan Bacalzo

Oscar Award winning actress Margaret O'Brien attended the Sunday, June 10 performance of Peter Mac's show, Get Happy! A 90th Birthday Celebration For Judy Garland, at Peter Mac&apo…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:14AM

PHOTO FLASH: Katherine Crockett, Khrystyne Haje, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Miriam Shor at Tiny Dancer Event by Dan Bacalzo

The Independent Collective held a special fundraising event to open the film Tiny Dancer up to investments at a private residence in New York City on Monday, June 4. Today Show correspondent…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:09AM

Max Crumm, Jeremy Jordan, Tom Wopat to Join Laura Osnes for Live Recording of Café Carlyle Engagement by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway Records will record Laura Osnes' previously reported engagement at The Café Carlyle for a live album, to be released September 2012. The engagement runs June 19-30, …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:46AM

Anthony Rapp to Play Cape May Stage in July by Dan Bacalzo

Cape May Stage will present Anthony Rapp, Live, performing at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse on Monday, July 2 at 8pm. Rapp, best known for originating the role of Mark Cohen in Rent, has…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:32AM

Christina Bianco, Clint Holmes, Kevin Meaney, David Pomeranz to Join Jamie deRoy at 54 Below by Dan Bacalzo

Christina Bianco, Clint Holmes, Kevin Meaney, and David Pomeranz will be featured in Jamie deRoy & friends at 54 Below on Monday, July 16 at 7pm. Celebrated cabaret performer Jamie deRo…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:12AM

Patrice Covington, Marva Hicks, Anthony Wayne Set for June 14 Broadway Ballyhoo by Dan Bacalzo

Patrice Covington, Marva Hicks, and Anthony Wayne will be featured in the Thursday, June 13 edition of Broadway Ballyhoo at Feinstein's at Loews Regency. The concert takes place at 11pm…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:03AM

Feature: SPECIAL REPORT: Ten Theatrical Fathers by Dan Bacalzo

TheaterMania celebrates Father's Day with a look at 10 of the most memorable stage sires.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00AM
Tuesday, June 12, 2012

A Little Night Music Extends at Writer's Theatre Through August 12 by Dan Bacalzo

Writer's Theatre has announced a final three-week extension of its production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's A Little Night Music, which will now play through August 12. W…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:48PM

PHOTO FLASH: James Barbour, Melissa Errico, Brian Stokes Mitchell at Irish Rep's Oliver! Benefit by Dan Bacalzo

Irish Repertory Theatre presented a benefit concert staging of Lionel Bart's Oliver! on Monday, June 11 at the Shubert Theatre. The production was directed by Charlotte Moore, with musi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:20PM

Christine Baranski, Raul Esparza, Kevin Kline, Sandra Oh, Meryl Streep Set for Public Theater's Romeo and Juliet Reading by Dan Bacalzo

Additional casting has been announced for one-night-only reading of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet at The Public Theater's Delacorte Theatre in Central Park on Monday, June 18. Th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:45AM

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