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Thursday, September 27, 2012

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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Video Flash: Chris Colfer and Sarah Jessica Parker's First Meeting on Glee by David Gordon

A video preview of Sarah Jessica Parker and Chris Colfer's first meeting on the September 27 episode of the Fox series Glee has been released.In the episode, Colfer's Kurt arrives at Vogue.c…

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TV News: Stockard Channing to Guest Star on CBS' The Good Wife by David Gordon

Screen and stage veteran Stockard Channing will guest star on the CBS drama The Good Wife as the mercurial mom of Julianna Margulies' Alicia Florrick, according to The Hollywood Reporter.The…

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Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Theater News: Karen Akers, Emily Bergl, KT Sullivan Set for Friars Club Oak Room Tribute by David Gordon

Karen Akers, Emily Bergl, Barbara Carroll, Eric Comstock, Barbara Fasano, Mark Nadler, and KT Sullivan are scheduled to appear in Remembering the Oak Room at the Algonquin, to be held Monday…

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TV News: Marlo Thomas to Guest Star on The New Normal by David Gordon

Marlo Thomas will guest star in an upcoming episode of the NBC sitcom The New Normal, series creator Ryan Murphy told The Hollywood Reporter.The actress, best known for her work on the TV se…

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Theater News: Falling Producers to Donate Part of Ticket Sales to Autism Speaks by David Gordon

$5 from every full price ticket to the new Off-Broadway play Falling will be donated to the organization Autism Speaks throughout October, producers Terry Schnuck, James

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Celebrity News: Casey Abrams, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Branford Marsalis Join New Orleans Jazz Orchestra for Carnegie Hall Concert by David Gordon

The 18-piece New Orleans Jazz Orchestra will celebrate its 10th birthday with 10 Years, One Night, at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage on Monday, October 8. Soledad O'Brien wi…

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Celebrity News: Neil Patrick Harris to Pen Memoir by David Gordon

Emmy Award winner and Broadway veteran Neil Patrick Harris will write a non-fiction book about his life, which is planned for publication in the spring of 2014 by Crown Archetype.The as-of-y…

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Celebrity News: Vanessa Williams to Be Inducted into Gray Line New York Ride of Fame by David Gordon

Stage and screen favorite Vanessa Williams will be inducted into Gray Line New York's Ride of Fame at a ceremony on Thursday, September 27 at Pier 78.The dedication will a ribbon-cutting cer…

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Theater News: Tom Mardirosian to Star in Abingdon's March Madness by David Gordon

Oz and The Wire cast member Tom Mardirosian will star in Abingdon Theatre Company's production of Mike Vogel's new play March Madness, to be directed by Donald Brenner. Previews will begin o…

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Photo Flash: Meet The Cast of Broadway's The Performers Cheyenne Jackson, Alicia Silverstone, Henry Winkler by David Gordon

The cast of David West Read's new Broadway comedy The Performers met the press on Tuesday, September 25 at the Hard Rock Cafe. Evan Cabnet directs the production, which begi

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Photo Flash: Jessica Chastain, Brian Dennehy, Vanessa Redgrave, Joely Richardson, Morley Safer at American Theatre Wing Gala by David Gordon

The American Theatre Wing honored the legendary Redgrave Family at its 2012 gala, held Monday, September 24 at the Plaza Hot

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Monday, September 24, 2012

Photo Flash: Kathleen Chalfant, Florencia Lozano, Alfredo Narciso Celebrate the Opening of Red Dog Howls by David Gordon

New York Theatre Workshop celebrated the opening of Alexander Dinelaris' Red Dog Howls on Monday, September 24 with a post-performance fete at Phebe's.Directed by Ken Rus Schmoll and starri

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Theater News: Eighth Annual New York Innovative Theatre Awards Presented by David Gordon

The eighth annual New York Innovative Theatre Awards were presented on Monday, September 24 at the Kaye Playhouse. Hosted by Harrison Greenbaum, the ceremony honored the best in Off-Off-Broa…

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Film News: First Photo of Hugh Jackman in The Wolverine Released by David Gordon

Hugh Jackman is trading his Broadway maracas and showgirls for a pretty imposing set of claws in this image, the first photo of the stage and screen favorite in his upcoming film The Wolveri…

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Theater News: F. Michael Haynie and Alli Mauzey to Join Broadway's Wicked by David Gordon

Alli Mauzey and F. Michael Haynie will join the Broadway production of Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre as Glinda and Boq, respectively.Haynie, replacing Etai BenShlomo, joins the company on T…

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Theater News: Anna Bergman Brings You by David Gordon

Anna Bergman will return to Feinstein's at Loews Regency October 15, 21-22, and 28-29 to present her show You

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Theater News: Jeremiah James, Caesar Samayoa, Emily Skinner Star in Goodspeed's Julie Andrews-Directed Great American Mousical by David Gordon

Emily Skinner will lead the cast of Goodspeed Musicals' upcoming production of The Great American Mousical, running November 8-December 2 at the Norma Terris Theatre. Stage and screen legend…

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Theater News: Holland Taylor to Star as Governor Ann Richards in Broadway Premeire of Her Play Ann by David Gordon

Stage and screen veteran Holland Taylor will bring her performance as late Texas Governor Ann Richards to Broadway when her play Ann opens at Lincoln Center Theater's Vivian Beaumont Theater…

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Theater News: Danny Bernardo, Lili-Anne Brown, Harmony France Set for Bailiwick's Rock Show(tunes) by David Gordon

Bailiwick Chicago Theater will present Rock Show(tunes), an evening of classic Broadway hits reimagined as modern rock songs on Wednesday, October 3 at Underground Lounge.Curated by Bailiwic…

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Theater News: 2013 Shaw Festival to Feature Arcadia, Guys and Dolls, Major Barbara by David Gordon

Canada's Shaw Festival has announced the ten productions that will make-up its 2013 season, its 52nd year of presenting plays and musicals in Niagara-on-the-Lake.Classic plays include Oscar …

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Theater News: D.C. Anderson, Leah Hocking, KT Sullivan, Katie Thompson to Perform in Michael John LaChiusa Tribute Concert by David Gordon

A concert devoted to the work of award-winning composer/lyricist Michael John LaChiusa will close out the Concerts for City Greens season on Wednesday, October 3 at Tudor City Greens.D.C. An…

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Theater News: Chicago's Jeff Awards to Honor Actors' Equity Association's 100th Anniversary by David Gordon

Actors' Equity Association will receive a special award as this year's Joseph Jefferson Awards to be held October 15 at the Drury Lane Oakbrook.The awards honor the best in Chicago theater, …

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Theater News: Christina Bianco, Danny Gardner, Milla, Jean Michelle Grier Set for September 27 Broadway Ballyhoo by David Gordon

Christina Bianco, Danny Gardner, Milla, and Jean Michelle Grier will be among the guest stars at the Thursday, September 27 edition of Broadway Ballyhoo! at Feinstein's at Loews Regency.The …

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Theater News: Rita Harvey, Jamie LaVerdiere, James Moye Join Off-Broadway's Closer Than Ever on September 25 by David Gordon

Rita Harvey, Jamie LaVerdiere, and James Moye will join the York Theatre Company's acclaimed revival of Closer Than Ever on Tuesday, September 25. The production, directed by show co-creator…

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Theater News: Matthew Cutts, Anna Francolini Set for Southwark Playhouse's Victor/Victoria by David Gordon

Full casting has been announced for the Southwark Playhouse Vault's production of the musical comedy Victor/Victoria, October 25-December 15. Thom Southerland will directed the production,T…

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Sunday, September 23, 2012

Theater News: Norm Lewis, Audra McDonald, and the Cast of The Gershwins' Porgy by David Gordon

The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess ended it's Tony Award-winning Broadway run at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on Sunday, September 23.The cast of the production was led by Audra McDonal

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Photo Flash: Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Cast of Broadway's Bring It On: The Musical Celebrate Original Cast Recording by David Gordon

The cast of Broadway's Bring It On: The Musical celebrated the release of the production's Original Cast Recording on Sunday, September 23 with a listening party at MSR Studios. Ghostli

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Friday, September 21, 2012

Theater News: Bring It On Cast Set for 92Y Streetfest Performance by David Gordon

Cast members from Broadway's Bring It On: The Musical will be performing on Lexington Avenue during the 92nd Street Y's annual Streetfest on Sunday, September 23. Their set will begin at noo…

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Theater News: Jersey Boys to Become Broadway's 18th Longest-Running Show on September 22 by David Gordon

The Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Jersey Boys will surpass Hello, Dolly's record with 2,845 performances on Saturday night, September 22. It will become the 18th longest-running …

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