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Friday, September 21, 2012

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 …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:56PM

Theater News: Janeane Garofalo, Denis Leary, Ben Stiller Set for New York Comedy Festival Events by David Gordon

A 20th anniversary reunion of the cast of The Ben Stiller Show is among the additions to the New York Comedy Festival, which will run in New York City, November 7-11, at various venues.That …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:45PM

TV News: Matthew Broderick to Guest Star on Modern Family by David Gordon

Matthew Broderick -- currently starring on Broadway in Nice Work If You Can Get It -- will make a guest appearance on the hit ABC comedy Modern Family, according to TVLine.The stage and scre…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:59PM

Theater News: Playwrights Horizons Extends Detroit With Amy Ryan and David Schwimmer Through October 28 by David Gordon

Playwrights Horizons acclaimed production of Lisa D'Amour's 2011 Pulitzer Prize finalist Detroit has extended its run by two weeks. The production will now close on October 28, instead of Oc…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:44PM

Theater News: Meet the Cast of Broadway's Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?: Carrie Coon, Madison Dirks, Tracy Letts, and Amy Morton by David Gordon

The cast of Steppenwolf Theatre Company's production of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? met the press on September 21 at Broadway's Booth Theatre where the revival will begin …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:11PM

Theater News: Andrea Marcovicci, Amanda McBroom, Chicago City Limits Set for Wolf Barn 2012-2013 Season by David Gordon

Andrea Marcovicci, Amanda McBroom, and members of Chicago City Limits are among the performers who will take part in Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts' upcoming winter/spring seas…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:28PM

Theater News: Jimmy Smits to Lead Steppenwolf's The Motherf**ker With The Hat by David Gordon

Stage and screen favorite Jimmy Smits will make his Chicago stage debut in Steppenwolf Theatre Company's production of Stephen Adly Guirgis' The Motherf**ker with The Hat, to be directed by …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:58AM

Photo Flash: Marin Mazzie, Molly Ranson Celebrate the Premiere Cast Recording of Carrie: The Musical by David Gordon

MCC Theater and Ghostlight Records celebrated the release of Carrie: The Musical's Premiere Cast Recording on Thursday, September 20 with a late-night listening party at Broadway ni

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:03AM

Theater News: Jesse Eisenberg and Vanessa Redgrave to Star in The Revisionist by David Gordon

Jesse Eisenberg and Tony and Oscar winner Vanessa Redgrave will star in the Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre's world premiere of Eisenberg's new play The Revisionist at the Cherry Lane Theatr…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:38AM

Photo Flash: Marin Mazzie, Molly Ranson, and More Celebrate the Premiere Cast Recording of Carrie: The Musical by David Gordon

MCC Theater and Ghostlight Records celebrated the release of Carrie: The Musical's Premiere Cast Recording on Thursday, September 20 with a late-night listening party at Broadway ni

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:27AM
Thursday, September 20, 2012

Photo Flash: Jessica Chastian, Jake Gyllenhaal, Marcus Mumford, Jerry Seinfeld Celebrate the Opening of If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet by David Gordon

Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated the opening of Nick Payne's If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet on Thursday, Septemb

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:24PM

Film News: Roman Polanski to Helm French-Language Venus in Fur Film Starring Louis Garrel and Emmanuelle Seigner by David Gordon

Roman Polanski will direct the forthcoming French-language film adaptation of David Ives' Tony Award-nominated play Venus in Fur, according to The Hollywood Reporter.The film, which will be …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:06PM

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Bad Jews: Tracee Chimo, Philip Ettinger, Molly Ranson, and Michael Zegen by David Gordon

The cast of Roundabout Underground's production of Joshua Elias Harmon's Bad Jews met the press on Thursday, September 20. The production runs October 5 - December 30 under the direction of …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:49AM

Theater News: Nick Adams, Alex Gaumond, Kate Shindle Featured on Upcoming Concrete Jungle Studio Recording by David Gordon

Nick Adams, Alex Gaumond, and Kate Shindle are among the assortment of theater stars who will appear on the upcoming International Studio Recording of Bobby Cronin and Crystal Skillman's mus…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:16AM

Theater News: John Bolton, Erin Dilly, Eddie Korbich, Caroline O'Connor Join Broadway's A Christmas Story by David Gordon

Zac Ballard, John Bolton, Erin Dilly, Eddie Korbich, and Caroline O'Connor will join the previously reported Dan Lauria in the upcoming Broadway production of A Christmas Story, The Musical,…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:07AM
Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Theater News: Cast Members from Broadway's Nice Work If You Can Get It Unveil Special Two Boots Pizza Slice by David Gordon

Cast members from Broadway's Nice Work If You Can Get It visited Two Boots Pizza in Hell's Kitchen on Wednesday, September 19 to celebrate the unveiling of the eatery's September "Broadway P…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:32PM

Theater News: Jenn Colella, Thomas Meehan, Rob McClure Set for Chaplin Discussion at Greene Space by David Gordon

Chaplin stars Rob McClure, Jenn Colella, and co-book writer Thomas Meehan will take part in a discussion with WQXR's Elliot Forrest on Friday, October 5 at The Jerome L. Green Performance Sp…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:43PM

Celebrity News: Cyndi Lauper and Jon Cryer Appear on Anderson Cooper's Anderson Live by David Gordon

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper -- who's penned the score for the upcoming Broadway musical Kinky Boots -- and screen and stage veteran Jon Cryer appeared on the Wednesday, Sep…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:34PM

Theater News: Nice Work If You Can Get It Original Cast Recording Streaming on WNYC by David Gordon

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Nice Work If You Can Get It is currently being streamed in its entirety on WNYC's Soundcheck Blog. The album will be available exclusively on that sit…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:21PM

TV News: F. Murray Abraham Joins Showtime's Homeland in Recurring Role by David Gordon

Academy Award-winner F. Murray Abraham has joined the cast of the hit Showtime series Homeland in a recurring role, according to Entertainment Weekly.The stage and screen favorite will appea…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:06PM

Celebrity News: Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita Announce Their Engagement and Creation of Tie the Knot Foundation by David Gordon

Stage and screen favorite Jesse Tyler Ferguson and longtime boyfriend, lawyer Justin Mikita have announced their engagement in a YouTube video to promote their new foundation Tie the Knot.Th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:27PM

Celebrity News: The Rockettes Named Godmothers of Norwegian Cruise Line's New Ocean Liner by David Gordon

The Radio City Rockettes have become the official Godmothers of Norwegian Cruise Line's new ocean liner, the Norwegian Breakaway, which will be christened in New York City on May 8, 2013. Th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:09PM

TV News: Bill Camp, James Gandolfini Lead Cast of HBO Pilot Criminal Justice by David Gordon

Stage and screen veteran James Gandolfini and Bill Camp are among the cast of the new HBO pilot Criminal Justice, according to Deadline.The New York-set crime drama, inspired by Peter Moffat…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:49PM

Photo Flash: Bobby Cannavale, Al Pacino and Cast of Glengarry Glen Ross Meet the Press by David Gordon

The cast of Broadway's Glengarry Glen Ross met the press Wednesday, September 19 at Ballet Hispanico. Daniel Sullivan directs the revival of David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning pla

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:06PM

Theater News: Complete Casting Announced for Broadway's Golden Boy by David Gordon

Complete casting has been announced for Lincoln Center Theater's Broadway production of Clifford Odets' Golden Boy, which will begin performances at the Belasco Theatre on November 8. Bartle…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:34AM

Theater News: Dashiell Eaves Leads Cast of Fat Violet's Brendan by David Gordon

Dashiell Eaves will lead the cast of Ronan Noone's Brendan, a production of Fat Violet Theatre running September 26-30 at the Drilling Company Theatre. The work, directed by David Sullivan, …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:32AM

Theater News: Christine Lavin, Tyler Maynard, Dominique Solano Set for September 20 Broadway Ballyhoo! by David Gordon

Anna Bergman, Jennie Harney, Christine Lavin, Tyler Maynard, Richard Rubin, and Dominique Solano will be featured in the September 20 edition of Broadway Ballyhoo! at Feinstein's at Loews Re…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:11AM

Theater News: Alex Brightman, Brad Oscar, Donna Vivino to Headline Philadelphia Theatre Company's Stars of David by David Gordon

Casting has been announced for Stars of David, a new musical song cycle based on Abigail Pogrebin's acclaimed non-fiction book of the same title, which will receive its world premiere at Phi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:08AM

Theater News: Paul Gemignani to Receive York Theatre Company's Oscar Hammerstein Award by David Gordon

Legendary Broadway musical director and conductor Paul Gemignani will be honored with the York Theatre Company's Oscar Hammerstein Award at their 21st annual Gala, to be held on Monday, Nove…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:04AM
Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Photo Flash: John Cullum, Amy Ryan, David Schwimmer Celebrate the Opening of Detroit by David Gordon

Playwrights Horizons celebrated the opening of Lisa D'Amour's 2011 Pulitzer Prize finalist Detroit on Tuesday, September 18 with a post-performance part

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:57PM