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Monday, September 10, 2012

Theater News: Betsy Aidem, Clea Alsip, Olga Merediz Join Kathleen Turner in The Killing of Sister George by David Gordon

Betsy Aidem, Clea Alsip and Olga Merediz will join Kathleen Turner in Long Wharf Theatre's production of The Killing of Sister George, by Frank Marcus and adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher. The pla…

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Photo Flash: The Anarchist Stars Patti LuPone and Debra Winger Meet the Press by David Gordon

Patti LuPone and Debra Winger, stars of the upcoming Broadway production of David Mamet's The Anarchist met the press Monday, September 10 at their rehearsal studio. The new play, which Mame…

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Photo Flash: Rob Campbell, Merritt Janson, Lisa Joyce, and House for Sale Cast Meet the Press by David Gordon

The cast of Transport Group's upcoming world premiere production of Jonathan Franzen's House for Sale met the press Monday, September 10 at the New 42nd Street Studios. The production, adapt…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:25AM
Sunday, September 9, 2012

Theater News: Kimiko Glenn, Tom Hewitt, Paul Nolan to Star in Flaming Lips' Musical Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots by David Gordon

Stage veterans Kimiko Glenn, Tom Hewitt, and Paul Nolan will star in the upcoming La Jolla Playhouse production of Des McAnuff and The Flaming Lips' Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, set to r…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:58PM

Celebrity News: Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita Attend The Beatles' LOVE in Las Vegas by David Gordon

Modern Family star and Broadway veteran Jesse Tyler Ferguson and boyfriend Justin Mikita attended Cirque du Soleil's The Beatles LOVE at the Mirage Las Vegas on Saturday, September 8.Ferguso…

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Theater News: Broadway Veterans Jeremy Jordan and Ashley Spencer Tie the Knot by David Gordon

Broadway favorites Jeremy Jordan and Ashley Spencer tied the knot on Saturday, September 8.Jordan received a Tony Award nomination for his performance in the the Broadway production of Newsi…

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Photo Flash: Kathie Lee Gifford, Berry Gordy, Perez Hilton, Chita Rivera, Tommy Tune at Broadway on Broadway by David Gordon

The 20th Annual Broadway on Broadway concert was held Sunday, September 9 in the heart of the theater district, Times Square. Talk-show

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Monday, September 3, 2012

PHOTO FLASH: Glee's Dot Jones Visits Cirque du Soleil's O by David Gordon

2012 Emmy Award-nominee Dot Jones, who plays Coach Shannon Beiste on the hit Fox series Glee, attended the Sunday, September 2 performance of Cirque du Soleil's O at the Bellagio Hotel…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:57AM
Friday, August 31, 2012

Kim Brockington, Peter Jay Fernandez, Lynette R. Freeman Set for Luz at La MaMa by David Gordon

La MaMa will present Catherine Filloux's new play Luz at the company's First Floor Theater from September 28 to October 14. Jose Zayas directs the projection, which is a Watson Art…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:56PM

Ann Hampton Callaway to Perform Concerts for City Greens Show on September 12 by David Gordon

A concert devoted to Ann Hampton Callaway will be this year's fourth show in the Concerts for City Greens series, held Wednesday, September 12 at Tudor City Greens. Callaway will be on…

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Hamilton Rooftop Garden at Philadelphia's Kimmel Center to Reopen in September by David Gordon

The Dorrance H. Hamilton Rooftop Garden at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts will reopen on September 4 following a year-long renovation. The project cost $5.7 million, and the gard…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:07PM

David Harbour to Guest Star on CBS' Elementary by David Gordon

Stage and screen veteran David Harbour will guest star in an upcoming episode of the CBS series Elementary, according to TVLine. The actor will play a brilliant surgeon who becomes an ally …

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Doug Vincent Brings New Show A Day for Grace to Stage Left Studio Theatre by David Gordon

Writer/performer Doug Vincent will bring his new solo play, A Day for Grace, to Off-Broadway's Stage Left Studio Theatre for a run September 6-16. The work was developed with director T…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:40AM

Downton Abbey Star Laura Carmichael to Join Ken Stott, Anna Friel in West End Uncle Vanya by David Gordon

Laura Carmichael, best known as Lady Edith Crawley on the hit series Downton Abbey, will join the previously announced Ken Stott, Anna Friel, and Samuel West in Lindsay Posner's revival…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:15AM

South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center Season Features MOMIX, Andy Señor, A Chorus Line by David Gordon

Florida's South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center has announced the line-up for its 2012-2013 season. 2012 will see Asolo Repertory Theatre's staging of The Tragedy of Macbeth (Octo…

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Musical, With Score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, to Play Theatre Royal Drury Lane by David Gordon

The Sam Mendes-helmed stage musical of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will play London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane, not the previously announced London Palladium. The production will…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:54AM

Jean-Claude van Itallie to Bring Confessions and Conversation to La MaMa by David Gordon

Playwright and performer Jean-Claude van Itallie will bring his newest work, Confessions and Conversation to La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre for four performances, September 20-23. The …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:49AM

London's Shrek the Musical to End Run on February 24 by David Gordon

The London production of Shrek the Musical will end its run at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on February 24, 2013. Jason Moore and Rob Ashford co-direct the musical, which ran in London for …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:41AM
Thursday, August 30, 2012

PHOTO FLASH: S. Epatha Merkerson, Tonya Pinkins, Faith Prince, Ron Raines, Elaine Stritch at 54 Below by David Gordon

Broadway night spot 54 Below welcomed a host of notable visitors in recent days, as celebrity guests came to check out performances by Maurice Hines, Tonya Pinkins, and Faith Prince and Jaso…

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PHOTO FLASH: Frankie Valli Promotes Upcoming Concert at the Broadway Theatre by David Gordon

Legendary pop singer Frankie Valli met the press at the Broadway Theatre on Thursday, August 30, to promote the upcoming Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons 50th anniversary concert, which ru…

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PHOTO FLASH: Pam MacKinnon and Jeffrey Richards Greet Ticket Buyers at Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Box Office Opening by David Gordon

The box office at Broadway's Booth Theatre -- where Steppenwolf Theatre Company's production of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? will begin previews on Sept…

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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Now. Here. This. Original Cast Recording Available for Pre-Order Through Kickstarter by David Gordon

The cast of Off-Broadway's Now. Here. This., which ran in March and April at the Vineyard Theatre will head into the recording studio on September 17 to lay down tracks for the musical&…

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PHOTO FLASH: Cast Members from Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark Perform at Kennedy Airport by David Gordon

Cast members from the Broadway production of Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark performed songs from the musical at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Thursday, August 23, as part of America…

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Robert Cuccioli, Linda Eder, Chad Kimball, Christiane Noll, Alice Ripley to Take Part in Broadway Cabaret Festival by David Gordon

Robert Cuccioli, Linda Eder, and Alice Ripley are among the Broadway stars who will take part in the eighth annual Broadway Cabaret Festival, to be held this October at The Town Hall. Eder …

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Becky Ann Baker, Peter Friedman, Sarah Goldberg, Keith Nobbs to Lead The Great God Pan at Playwrights Horizons by David Gordon

Becky Ann Baker and Peter Friedman are among the cast of Amy Herzog's new play The Great God Pan, to be presented on the Mainstage at Playwrights Horizons in late November under the dir…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:56PM

New Details Revealed About American Horror Story: Asylum, Starring Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Lily Rabe, Zachary Quinto by David Gordon

Additional plot and character details for the upcoming season of FX's American Horror Story, now titled American Horror Story: Asylum, have been revealed in Entertainment Weekly. Set i…

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Stephen Belber to Pen Screenplay for Love and Weapons Film by David Gordon

Myriad Pictures has acquired Stephen Belber's screenplay Love and Weapons, according to a report on Deadline. Kirk D'Amico and Andrew Lazar will produce the film, which is a love s…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:31PM

Playwrights Rachel Axler, Jonahan Edwards, Joshua Rollins to Take Part in ElectionFest 2012 by David Gordon

Pine Box Theater Company will present ElectionFest 2012: Twelve, 10-Minute Politically Charged Plays By Our Favorite Artists for four performances, October 22, 23, 29, and 30 at Chicago&apo…

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Sunil Kumar, Aparna Sindhoor, Raghu Narayanan Set for East West Players' Encounter by David Gordon

East West Players will present the dance theatre piece Encounter, running September 6-October 7 at the David Henry Hwang Theater. The work features music by Isaac Thomas Kottukapally and is …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:22PM

Tony Lo Bianco to Reprise Performance as Fiorello La Guardia in Off-Broadway's The Little Flower by David Gordon

Tony Lo Bianco will reprise his Emmy Award-winning performance as former New York City Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in the upcoming Off-Broadway production of his new solo play The Little Fl…

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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

David Chandler, Lisa Emery to Star in Actors Theatre of Louisville's Long Day's Journey Into Night by David Gordon

David Chandler and Lisa Emery will play James and Mary Tyrone in Actors Theatre of Louisville's production of Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey Into Night. Les Waters d…

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