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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

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Photo Flash: Jason Danieley and Cast of Sunday in the Park With George Perform at Art Institute of Chicago by David Gordon

Jason Danieley and the cast of Chicago Shakespeare Theater's production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Sunday in the Park with George held a surprise p…

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Theater News: Anne-Carolyn Bird, Marc Kudisch, David Garrison, Lauren Worsham Set for Mr. Gershwin Goes to Washington by David Gordon

Marc Kudisch, Anne-Carolyn Bird, Lauren Worsham, and David Garrison will lead the cast of New York Festival of Song's season-opening production Mr. Gershwin Goes to Washington. The piece wil…

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Photo Flash: Craig Bierko, Gia Crovatin, Estelle Parsons, Larry Pine at Author Directing Author Meet and Greet by David Gordon

The cast of La MaMa's upcoming production Author Directing Author (AdA) met the press on Tuesday, September 18 at their rehearsal studio. The production runs September 28-October 14.The dou

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Theater News: Katie Dolce, Adam Mosebach, Evan Teich, Alexandra Vallejos Star in Engeman's Seussical by David Gordon

Northport's John W. Engeman Theater will present Seussical the Musical as part of the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Youth Theater Series. The production will run Saturday and Sunday mornings…

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Theater News: Liz Callaway, Debbie Gravitte, Kiril Kulish, Jon Secada Star in Loving the Silent Tears in Los Angeles by David Gordon

Jon Secada and Debbie Gravitte are among the stars of the new musical Loving the Silent Tears, a one-night only production at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on October 27.Created by tw…

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Theater News: Rachel Potter Brings Live the Dream to Broadway at Birdland by David Gordon

Evita star Rachel Potter will make her Birdland debut on Sunday, October 28 as part of the Broadway at Birdland concert series.The concert will feature songs from Potter's debut country EP L…

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Theater News: Gretchen Egolf, Christopher Innvar in Much Ado About Nothing Part of Barrington Stage 2013 Season by David Gordon

The Comden, Green, and Bernstein classic musical On the Town and Shakespeare's comedy Much Ado About Nothing starring Gretchen Egolf and Christopher Innvar are the first two selections of Ba…

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Theater News: Signature's Golden Child to Feature Jennifer Lim, Julyana Soelistyo, Greg Watanabe by David Gordon

Jennifer Lim, Julyana Soelistyo, and Greg Watanabe are among the cast of Signature Theatre Company's upcoming revival of David Henry Hwang's Golden Child, the first production in their Resid…

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Film News: Philip Seymour Hoffman to Direct Ezekiel Moss Film by David Gordon

Stage and screen favorite Philip Seymour Hoffman will direct the upcoming supernatural drama Ezekiel Moss, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film features a screenplay by Keith Bunin.…

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Monday, September 17, 2012

Theater News: Christine Pedi to Perform at West Hollywood's Gardenia in October by David Gordon

Christine Pedi will bring her new show to West Hollywood's The Gardenia on Wednesday, October 17 and 24, accompanied by Joel A. Martin on the piano.The latter concert will be Pedi's birthday…

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TV News: Nikki Blonsky to Join NBC's Smash in Recurring Role by David Gordon

Nikki Blonsky, who was nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance in the film musical Hairspray, will guest star in a recurring role during the second season of NBC's drama Smash, acco…

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TheaterMania U: Joe Kolinski, Julia Motyka Give Acting Advice at Upcoming Drama Book Shop Event by David Gordon

Actors Joe Kolinski and Julia Motyka will sign copies of their new book Now You Tell Me! 12 Actors Give the Best Advice They Never Got and give advice to young actors at the Drama Book Shop …

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Theater News: Barbra Streisand Adds Hollywood Bowl Stop to Upcoming Concert Tour by David Gordon

Barbra Streisand has added a stop to her upcoming concert tour: the Hollywood Bowl. The legendary singer will play the venue on November 9, according to the Los Angeles Times. It will be the…

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Theater News: Adam Berry-Directed Blithe Spirit to Feature Ben Berry, Jacob Ford, Scott Hayes by David Gordon

Ben Berry, Jacob Ford, and Scott Hayes will lead BerryMeyer Productions' inaugural presentation, Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit, running October 11-28 at The Julie Harris Stage in Wellfleet, Ma…

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Theater News: Works by Brooke Berman, Theresa Rebeck, Caridad Svich Set for We Are Theatre by David Gordon

Brooke Berman, Theresa Rebeck, and Caridad Svich are among the playwrights who will take part in Guerrilla Girls On Tour's We Are Theatre, a one-night only evening of plays, monologues, and …

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Theater News: Billy Connolly: The Man Live to Play San Francisco by David Gordon

British actor and comedian Billy Connolly will bring his show Billy Connolly: The Man Live to San Francisco's Marines' Memorial Theatre for five performances from November 27 to December 1.C…

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Theater News: Murphy Guyer Completes Cast of Broadway's Glengarry Glen Ross Revival by David Gordon

Stage veteran Murphy Guyer completes the cast of Daniel Sullivan's upcoming revival of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross, which begins previews on October 16 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre…

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Theater News: Big Apple Circus Begins New Show Legendarium to Lincoln Center Beginning October 20 by David Gordon

The Big Apple Circus will return to Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park for its annual engagement beginning October 20. The organization's newest production, Legendarium, will run through Sunday,…

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Theater News: Krystal Joy Brown, Tim Jerome, Dana Steingold, Noah Weisberg Take Part in Calvin Berger CD Release Concert by David Gordon

Additional casting has been announced for the CD release concert for the Original Cast Recording of Barry Wyner's musical Calvin Berger, to be held Monday, September 24 at Joe's Pub under th…

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TV News: Stanley Tucci to Host New Season of PBS' Independent Lens Series by David Gordon

Tony and Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci will host the new season of the long-running PBS series Independent Lens, according to Entertainment Weekly.The series, which airs new dramas and documen…

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Film News: Pierce Brosnan, Toni Collette, Aaron Paul, Rosamund Pike Set For A Long Way Down Film by David Gordon

Screen and stage favorites Pierce Brosnan, Toni Collette, Sam Neill, Aaron Paul, Rosamund Pike, and Imogen Poots will star in Pascal Chaumel's film A Long Way Down, according to Variety.Base…

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Theater News: Roger Rifkin, Christopher Ryan, Lauren Elaine Taylor Lead Musicals Tonight's Red, Hot and Blue by David Gordon

Roger Rifkin, Christopher Ryan, and Lauren Elaine Taylor will lead the cast of Musicals Tonight's production of Cole Porter's Red, Hot and Blue, set to run October 2-14 at the Lion Theatre. …

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Theater News: Matthew Kelly Among Cast of Southwark Playhouse's The Seagull by David Gordon

Olivier Award winner Matthew Kelly will appear as Dorn in Southwark Playhouse's upcoming production of Anton Chekhov's The Seagull, in a new adaptation by Anya Reiss. The production will be …

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Theater News: Jake Gyllenhaal, Al Pacino, Daniel Radcliffe, Sigourney Weaver Contribute to Drama League Fall Auction by David Gordon

The Drama League has launched its 2012 fall charity auction to benefit its educational programs and The Directors Project. Bidding is now open through Thursday, October 4 at 5pm.Auction pack…

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Theater News: Warwick Davis, Priscilla Presley Lead New Wimbledon's Snow White Holiday Panto by David Gordon

Jarred Christmas, Warwick Davis,and Priscilla Presley will lead the cast of the New Wimbledon Theatre and Family First Entertainment's holiday pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.Featu…

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Theater News: Alexandra Billings, Drew Droege, Sam Pancake Set for LA Valley of the Dolls Reading by David Gordon

A one-night only staged reading of Helen Deutsch and Dorothy Kingsley's screenplay for the classic 1967 film Valley of the Dolls will be held Thursday, September 27 at Los Angeles' Sacred Fo…

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Sunday, September 16, 2012

TV News: NBC Buys Comedy Based on Leslye Headland's Assistance by David Gordon

NBC has begun development on a new single-camera comedy based on Leslye Headland's play Assistance, according to Deadline.Will Ferrell and Adam McKay will executive produce, along with Jessi…

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Celebrity News: Connor Cruise Visits Cirque du Soleil's Iris by David Gordon

Connor Cruise attended the September 14 performance of Cirque du Soleil's Iris at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Afterwards, he visited the cast and crew backstage and decided to try out th…

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Friday, September 14, 2012

TV News: Annie Potts to Guest Star on NBC's Animal Practice by David Gordon

Annie Potts, who performed on Broadway in God of Carnage, will guest star on an upcoming episode of the NBC comedy Animal Practice, according to TVLine.Potts, who is best known for her work …

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Theater News: Megan Hilty to Sing Sinatra and More With National Symphony Orchestra by David Gordon

Smash star Megan Hilty will join the National Symphony Orchestra and Conductor Steven Reineke for Luck Be a Lady: Megan Hilty Sings Sinatra and More, to be held November 23-24 at the Kennedy…

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