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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…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Joe Cassidy, Kendra Kassebaum to Lead Next to Normal in Arizona and California by David Gordon

Broadway veterans Kendra Kassebaum and Joe Cassidy will star in the Arizona Theatre Company/San Jose Repertory Theatre co-production of Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey's Pulitzer Prize-winner…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:34PM

Astoria Performing Arts Center Season to Feature Blood Brothers, Billy Witch, and New Musical by Galt MacDermot by David Gordon

The upcoming season at Astoria Performing Arts Center will feature a world premiere by Gregory S. Moss, a revival of Willy Russell's Blood Brothers, and a new musical by Hair composer G…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:52PM

Eden Espinosa Offers Exclusive EP of Christmas Tunes as Kickstarter Incentive by David Gordon

Broadway veteran Eden Espinosa is calling for Kickstarter donations to help fund the recording of her upcoming debut album. Espinosa has already surpassed her goal of $19,000, but donations…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:50PM

Kristin Chenoweth to Guest on Live! with Kelly Next Week by David Gordon

Tony and Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth will take part in an interview during the Friday, September 7 episode of Live! with Kelly. Chenoweth has appeared on the talk show, currently hos…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:25PM

Andile Gumbi Joins Broadway's The Lion King as Simba Tonight, August 28 by David Gordon

Andile Gumbi will join the Broadway cast of Disney's The Lion King, at the Minskoff Theatre in the role of Simba, beginning tonight, Tuesday, August 28. Gumbi has appeared in the Londo…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:04AM

Carolyn Baeumler, Matt Dellapina, Christina Pumagiera to Star in Lewis Carroll/Jefferson Airplaine-Inspired AliceGraceAnon by David Gordon

New Georges and the Irondale Center will present the world premiere of Kara Lee Corthron's AliceGraceAnon, running October 18-November 9 under the direction of Kara-Lynn Vaeni. An imag…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:51AM

Carolyn Baeumler, Matt Dellapina, Christina Pumariega to Star in Lewis Carroll/Jefferson Airplaine-Inspired AliceGraceAnon by David Gordon

New Georges and the Irondale Center will present the world premiere of Kara Lee Corthron's AliceGraceAnon, running October 18-November 9 under the direction of Kara-Lynn Vaeni. An imag…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:51AM

Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show to Tour UK in 2012/2013 by David Gordon

Christopher Luscombe will direct a new UK tour of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show, to begin its run at the Theatre Royal Brighton on December 20. Casting for the cult clas…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:33AM

Michael Feinstein to Bring The Sinatra Project to Costa Mesa's Segerstrom Center by David Gordon

Grammy-nominated crooner and pianist Michael Feinstein will bring his concert The Sinatra Project to California's Segerstrom Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 27. The concert wi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:21AM

Monty Python's Spamalot to Transfer to West End's Playhouse Theatre by David Gordon

The UK touring production of Monty Python's Spamalot will transfer to the West End's Playhouse Theatre beginning November 14. Christopher Luscombe directs the musical, which has be…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:06AM
Monday, August 27, 2012

Tony Lo Bianco to Star in Off-Broadway Production of Martin Halpern's What the Babe Said and Joint Return by David Gordon

Stage and screen star Tony Lo Bianco will star in the upcoming Off-Broadway double-header What the Babe Said and Joint Return, two plays by Martin Halpern to be directed by John Tillinger. J…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:38PM

Kate Hoffman, Jess Loudon, Iva Valkova Among Cast in US Premiere of Belgrade Trilogy by David Gordon

The WhiteListed Theatre Company will present the American premiere of Biljana Sbrljanovic's Belgrade Trilogy at the 4th Street Theatre, September 7-22. Joanna Nastassja Kastratovic will…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:27PM

Bend in the Road to Play the Carrie Hamilton Theatre by David Gordon

Bend in the Road, Benita Scheckel and Michael Upward's new family musical based on Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables, will play a limited engagement at the Pasadena Playh…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:11PM

David Lee Nelson's The Elephant in My Closet to Play the Kraine Theatre by David Gordon

Writer/comedian David Lee Nelson will bring his solo show The Elephant in My Closet to the Kraine Theater, October 14-29. The work, which is directed and co-created by Adam Knight, explore…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:56PM

Broadway Revival of Gore Vidal's The Best Man Recoups Investment by David Gordon

Michael Wilson's production of Gore Vidal's The Best Man, currently running at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre through September 9, has recouped its investment, producer…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:01PM

Kristin Chenoweth to Co-Host Season Premiere of Anderson Cooper's Anderson Live by David Gordon

Tony and Emmy Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth will co-host the September 10 season premiere of Anderson Cooper's talk show Anderson Live, according to the actress' spokesperson. An…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:54AM

Leslie Jordan to Guest Star on Fox's Raising Hope by David Gordon

Stage and screen veteran Leslie Jordan will play a character called "Reverend Bob" on an episode of the Fox comedy Raising Hope set to air on October 16, according to TVGuide. The…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:34AM

Katrina Lenk, Anastacia McClesky Join Rob Morrow, Jack Noseworthy in York's Last Dance by David Gordon

Katrina Lenk and Anastacia McClesky will join the cast of the York Theatre Company's developmental lab production of Paul Jabara and Shaun McKenna's Last Dance, running September 2…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:28AM

Seth MacFarlane to Join John Wilson Orchestra for BBC Proms' The Broadway Sound by David Gordon

Family Guy creator and star Seth MacFarlane will join the John Wilson Orchestra tonight, August 27, at London's Royal Albert Hall for the BBC's Proms performance of The Broadway So…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:39AM

Sierra Boggess, Seth MacFarlane, Julian Ovenden to Join John Wilson Orchestra for BBC Proms' The Broadway Sound by David Gordon

Stage stars Sierra Boggess and Julian Ovenden, as well as Family Guy creator and star Seth MacFarlane will join the John Wilson Orchestra tonight, August 27, at London's Royal Albert Ha…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:39AM

Carey Anderson, Ann Harada, Gwen Hollander, Travis Morin to Star in Return Engagement of Awesomer & Awesomer!!! by David Gordon

Phoebe Kreutz's comic musical revue Awesomer & Awesomer!!!: Songs about Life and Stuff will play a return engagement at the Triad Theatre on Monday, September 17 and Sunday, Septemb…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:27AM

Houston's Alley Theatre to Present Reading of Dustin Lance Black's 8 by David Gordon

Houston's Alley Theatre will present a reading of Dustin Lance Black's 8 on September 10 at the Neuhaus Stage. Joe Angel Babb, the Alley's Director of Education and Community …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:14AM

Nan Barnett Named Executive Director of Atlanta's Actor's Express by David Gordon

Nan Barnett has been named the new Executive Director of Atlanta's Actor's Express and will begin her appointment effective immediately, the organization, currently celebrating its…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:53AM
Friday, August 24, 2012

Kim Criswell, Seth McFarlane, John Wilson Orchestra Featured on New CD Celebrating MGM Film Musicals by David Gordon

Kim Criswell and Family Guy creator Seth McFarlane are among the vocalists featured on the the U.S. release of The John Wilson Orchestra's That's Entertainment: A Celebration of th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:27PM

Kim Criswell, Seth MacFarlane, John Wilson Orchestra Featured on New CD Celebrating MGM Film Musicals by David Gordon

Kim Criswell and Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane are among the vocalists featured on the the U.S. release of The John Wilson Orchestra's That's Entertainment: A Celebration of t…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:27PM

Closing Night Party for Penny Arcade's London Show to Take Place in Solidarity with Jailed Singers Pussy Riot by David Gordon

The September 1 closing night party of Penny Arcade's Bitch! Dyke! Faghag! Whore!, running at the Old Vic Tunnels in London, will take place in solidarity with the jailed Russian femini…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:39PM

Cynthia Darlow, James Riordan, Cameron Scoggins to Appear in TACT Production of Brian Friel's Lovers by David Gordon

Casting has been announced for TACT/The Actors Company Theatre production of Brian Friel's Lovers, to run September 18-October 20 at Theatre Row's Beckett Theatre. Drew Barr direct…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:01PM

True Blood Star Nelsan Ellis to Direct Chicago Premiere of Katori Hall's HooDoo Love by David Gordon

New Chicago-based company The Collective Theatre will present the Chicago premiere of Katori Hall's HooDoo Love, running September 22-October 21 at the Anthenaeum Theatre. Nelsan Ellis,…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

PHOTO FLASH: A Look Inside Colony Records by David Gordon

Colony Records, a Times Square fixture on the corner of West 49th Street and Broadway, will close in the coming weeks due to declining sales and a rise in expenses, the owners, Richard Turk …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:25AM

SPECIAL REPORT: Colony Records' Family and Fans Recall Memories of Browsing, Buying, and Shopping with Michael Jackson by David Gordon

"Bernadette Peters tells me a story…" recalls Richard Turk, co-owner of Colony Records, losing himself in a memory, "that when she was 9, she went past the window of the…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:07AM