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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

TV News: Whoopi Goldberg to Guest Star on ABC's 666 Park Avenue by David Gordon

Stage and screen favorite Whoopi Goldberg will make an appearance on ABC's mysterious new drama 666 Park Avenue, according to TVGuide.The actress and talk show host will play Maris Elder, a …

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Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Photo Flash: Lauren Molina, Alice Ripley, Stephen Sondheim, Jason Tam, Michael Urie at Marry Me A Little Opening by David Gordon

Keen Company celebrated the opening of its revival of Stephen Sondheim, Craig Lucas, and Norman Rene's Marry Me A Little on Tuesday, October 2. Directed by Jonathan Silverstein, w

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Theater News: Focus Features Reportedly Developing Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day as a Broadway Musical by David Gordon

Will Miss Pettigrew live as a Broadway musical?ShowBiz411 is reporting that Focus Features is planning to adapt the 2008 film, titled in-full Miss Pettigrew Lives for A Day, for the stage, f…

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Photo Flash: Meet Stephanie J. Block, Will Chase, Chita Rivera, and the Merry Would-Be Murderers of The Mystery of Edwin Drood by David Gordon

The cast of Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Rupert Holmes' The Mystery of Edwin Drood met the press on Tuesday, October 2 at their rehearsal studio. Directed by Scott Ellis, the prod…

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Celebrity News: Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta to Reunite for a New Christmas Album by David Gordon

Nearly 35 years after summer lovin' had them a blast, former Grease co-stars John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John are reuniting for an album of holiday tunes titled This Christmas, set to hi…

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Video Flash: Patti LuPone the Subject of a New YouTube Documentary Series by David Gordon

Two-time Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone is the subject of a new YouTube documentary series -- created by her son, Josh Johnston.Entrances, Exits, and Everything in Between with Patti LuPone …

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Theater News: Jubilant Sykes to Star in Hartford Stage's Breath and Imagination by David Gordon

Acclaimed gospel singer Jubilant Sykes will star in Hartford Stage's upcoming production of Daniel Beaty's new play Breath and Imagination: The Story of Roland Hayes, according to the Hartfo…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:02PM

Theater News: Drama League to Honor Audra McDonald at 29th Musical Celebration of Broadway by David Gordon

The Drama League's 29th Musical Celebration of Broadway will honor five-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald. The event will be held on Monday, February 11, 2013 at the Pierre Hotel.A black…

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Theater News: Keith Carradine, Allison Case, Hunter Foster, Mary Gordon Murray Set for Broadway's Hands on a Hardbody by David Gordon

The full cast of the acclaimed La Jolla Playhouse production of Hands on a Hardbody will repeat their performances when the new musical opens on Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Th…

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Theater News: Joshua Henry Replaces Brandon Victor Dixon in City Center's Cotton Club Parade by David Gordon

Tony Award-nominee Joshua Henry will join Glee's Amber Riley, Jared Grimes, and Tony Award-winner Adriane Lenox in New York City Center's upcoming production of Cotton Club Parade, returning…

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Theater News: Gregg Barnes, Daniel Kluger, David Korins, Brian MacDevitt Win 2012 Henry Hewes Awards by David Gordon

The 2012 honorees for the Henry Hewes Design Awards have been announced. The Awards honor design work in Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway venues, recognizing scenic, costume, and…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:07AM
Monday, October 1, 2012

Photo Flash: Jason Butler Harner, Michael McKean, Annette O'Toole, Keith Olbermann at A Thurber Carnival by David Gordon

The Pearl Theatre Company celebrated the grand opening of its new permanent home at 555 West 42nd Street (formerly occupied by the Signature Theatre Company) on Monday, October 1.A 3pm ri

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Photo Flash: Giancarlo Esposito, Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy, Eloise Mumford Help Reopen Atlantic Theater Company's Linda Gross Theater by David Gordon

Atlantic Theater Company celebrated the grand re-opening of its Main Stage Linda Gross Theater on Monday, October 1. The event was hosted by foun

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Theater News: Rob Berman, Will Chase, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Laura Osnes, and Betsy Wolfe Celebrate Encores! at Barnes by David Gordon

The 86th Street Barnes and Noble celebrated the 20th anniversary of the New York City Center Encores! series on October 1 with performances by cast members from its 2012 productions, all of …

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Theater News: Brian Stokes Mitchell to Release New Album and Embark on Charitable Concert Tour by David Gordon

Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell will release his new solo album, Simply Broadway, on Tuesday, October 30, and embark on a five-city charitable concert tour on Wednesday, October 31, …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:04AM
Sunday, September 30, 2012

Photo Flash: Charles Busch, Scott Carpenter, Fritz Weaver Inducted into Players Hall of Fame by David Gordon

The Players Foundation inducted 14 honorees into The Players Hall of Fame during its September 30 fundraising dinner at the historic Booth Mansion (16 Gramercy Park South in

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Photo Flash: Angela Bassett, Richard Chamberlain, Sanaa Lathan Celebrate West Coast Opening of By the Way, Meet Vera Stark by David Gordon

Los Angeles' Gefffen Playhouse recently celebrated the opening of Lynn Nottage's By the Way, Meet Vera Stark. Running through October 28, the production is directed by Jo Bonney.Sanaa Latha

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Saturday, September 29, 2012

Celebrity News: Perez Hilton Records Track for 2012 Broadway's Carols for a Cure CD by David Gordon

Celebrity blogger and NEWSical the Musical: End of the World Edition star Perez Hilton recently recorded a track for the 2012 Broadway's Carols for a Cure album. Titled "A Perez Hilton Chris…

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Friday, September 28, 2012

Theater News: Midtown International Theatre Festival Awards to Be Held October 28 by David Gordon

The Thirteenth Annual Midtown International Theatre Festival's Awards Ceremony will be held on Sunday, October 28 at St. Luke's Theatre.Nominees include Hinton Battle, Karen Carpenter, and P…

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TV News: Ellen Greene to Guest Star on NBC's Upcoming Series Hannibal by David Gordon

Stage and screen favorite Ellen Greene will reunite with her Pushing Daisies creator Bryan Fuller when she guest stars on Fuller's upcoming series Hannibal, the actress revealed in an interv…

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Celebrity News: First-Ever Placido Domingo Festival Announced by David Gordon

Placido Domingo and IMG Artists have announced the first edition of the Placido Domingo Festival, running October 25-November 3 in Seville and Malaga, Spain.The festival of opera and concert…

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Theater News: Chester Gregory, Robin De Jesus, Caissie Levy, Lance Roberts set for Halloween Ka'davaret by David Gordon

Caissie Levy, Chester Gregory, Robin De Jesus, and Da'Vine Joy Randolph are among the Broadway favorites who will take part in the Halloween Cabaret Ka'davaret, to be held on October 31 at 1…

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Theater News: Ron Raines to Join Broadway's Newsies by David Gordon

Ron Raines is set to join the cast of Newsies in the role of Joseph Pulitzer beginning October 9 at the Nederlander Theatre. He will perform the role through December 16, as cast member John…

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Photo Flash: Berry Gordy, Aretha Franklin, L.A. Reid, Smokey Robinson at Motown: The Musical Launch by David Gordon

A host of music legends were on hand for the official launch of the upcoming Broadway production Motown: The Musical, held Thursday, September 27 at the Nederlander Thea

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Photo Flash: Boyd Gaines, James Earl Jones, Michael Learned, Richard Thomas, Sam Waterston, at Opening of An Enemy of the People by David Gordon

Manhattan Theatre Club celebrated the opening of its Broadway production of Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People on Thursday, Septe

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Thursday, September 27, 2012

Theater News: Chicago Shakespeare to Receive Shakespeare Steward Award by David Gordon

The Education Department of Chicago Shakespeare Theater will receive the Folger Shakespeare Library's Shakespeare Steward Award for Innovative Teaching of Shakespeare in American Classrooms.…

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Theater News: Sleep No More to Celebrate Halloween with Carnival des Corbeaux by David Gordon

The McKittrick Hotel, home of the hit immersive theatrical experience Sleep No More, will celebrate Halloween with the six-night costume party event Carnival des Corbeaux, taking place Octob…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:22PM

Theater News: Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama Will Be Awarded in 2013 by David Gordon

Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith and Columbia University have announced the creation of The Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama Inspired by American History (EMK Prize).The award, which will hono…

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Photo Flash: Vanessa Williams Inducted into Gray Line New York Ride of Fame by David Gordon

Stage and screen favorite Vanessa Williams was inducted into Gray Line New York's Ride of Fame on Thursday, September 27 at a noontime ceremony at Pier 78.The actress/singer was on hand for t

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TV News: Kate Mulgrew to Star in Netflix Series Orange is the New Black by David Gordon

Kate Mulgrew has joined the cast of the new Netflix series Orange is the New Black, according to Deadline.The series, created by Jenji Kohan, follows a young Brooklyn woman (played by Taylor…

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