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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Anthony Skordi to Star in Onassis at Stella Adler Theatre by David Gordon

Anthony Skordi will play the title role in his new one-man show Onassis, to run September 13-October 28 at the Stella Adler Theatre. Bruce Katzman directs the production. The work examines …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:01AM

John Last, Louisa Lytton, Nicola Wright Set for A Broken Rose by David Gordon

Former EastEnders cast member Louisa Lytton will star in Five One Productions' presentation of Sarah Goddard's new play A Broken Rose, to run September 11-30 at the Cockpit Theatre…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:46AM
Monday, July 16, 2012

Rebecca Humphries to Star in London Revival of I Am a Camera by David Gordon

Paulden Hall Productions and Folie à deux Productions will present a revival of John Van Druten's I Am a Camera, running September 5-22 at the Southwark Playhouse. The produc…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:40PM

Alaina Fragoso, Aidan Nevin to Star in F.U.D.G.E Theatre's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by David Gordon

The F.U.D.G.E. (Friends United Developing Genuine Entertainment) Theatre Company has announced casting for its upcoming production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Joseph and the A…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:23PM

Rod Brogan, Janie Brookshire, Kristin Griffith, Roderick Hill Set for Mint Theater's Mary Broome by David Gordon

Casting has been announced for Mint Theater's production of Allan Monkhouse's Mary Broome, running August 18-October 14 under the direction of Jonathan Bank. The production will op…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:03PM

PHOTO FLASH: Liza Minelli, Bebe Neuwirth, Chita Rivera Visit Ben Vereen at 54 Below by David Gordon

Liza Minnelli, Bebe Neuwirth, Rachelle Rak, and Chita Rivera were among the audience members who've recently seen Tony Award-winner Ben Vereen's concert act, Steppin' Out With…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:15PM

PHOTO FLASH: Liza Minnelli, Bebe Neuwirth, Chita Rivera Visit Ben Vereen at 54 Below by David Gordon

Liza Minnelli, Bebe Neuwirth, Rachelle Rak, and Chita Rivera were among the audience members who've recently seen Tony Award-winner Ben Vereen's concert act, Steppin' Out With…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:15PM

Zoe Kassay to Star in White Plains Performing Arts Center's Legally Blonde the Musical by David Gordon

The White Plains Performing Arts Center and Harrison Summer Theater will present Legally Blonde the Musical, running August 3-5. The production is directed by Jeremy Quinn, with musical dire…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:05PM

Glenn Close to Voice The Giant in the Shakespeare in the Park Production of Into the Woods by David Gordon

Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe Award-winner Glenn Close will lend her voice to the Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park production of Into the Woods as The Giant. The revival will run…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:25AM

Christopher Ashley, Christine Toy Johnson, Tara Rubin Set for La Jolla Playhouse Discussion on The Nightingale Casting Controversy by David Gordon

La Jolla Playhouse will host a panel discussion on Sunday, July 22 to address the recent controversy surrounding the casting of the theater's production of Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:56AM

Terrence McNally to be Honored at 2012 Westport Country Playhouse Gala by David Gordon

Playwright Terrence McNally will be honored at the Westport Country Playhouse's 2012 gala, titled The Full McNally, to be held on Monday, September 24. Josh Rhodes directs the evening, …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:45AM

Works by Nancy Giles, Neil LaBute, Paul Rudnick Featured in 2012 Summer Shorts Festival by David Gordon

The line-up for Summer Shorts 2012, to be held July 26-September 1 at 59E59 Theaters has been announced. Series A, running July 26-August 29, will feature Wendy Kesselman's Spit, direc…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:28AM

Brenda Braxton, Catherine Porter to Star in Off-Broadway's Cougar the Musical by David Gordon

Casting has been announced for Donna Moore's Cougar the Musical, which will begin performances August 10 at St. Luke's Theatre in advance of an August 26 opening. Lynne Taylor-Corb…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:20AM
Friday, July 13, 2012

PHOTO FLASH: Bernadette Peters and Members of the ASPCA Ring NASDAQ Closing Bell by David Gordon

Tony Award-winner Bernadette Peters rang the Closing Bell of the NASDAQ Stock Market on Friday, July 13 in honor of Broadway Barks!, which will take place on July 14. Peters, co-founder of …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:26PM

VIDEO FLASH: Cast of Off-Broadway's Traces Performs on America's Got Talent by David Gordon

The cast of 7 Fingers' Traces, currently playing at the Union Square Theatre in New York City, performed on NBC's America's Got Talent earlier this week. In Traces, the perfo…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:19PM

Angelica Page, Julie Reyburn, Tracy Stark Set for True Colors 2.0 Benefit by David Gordon

Musical Momentum will present True Colors 2.0: A Benefit/Fundraiser for the Trevor Project on Sunday, July 29 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. Tracy Stark will serve as musical director. The…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:28PM

Randy Harrison to Join the Cast of Off-Broadway's Silence! The Musical by David Gordon

Randy Harrison will join the cast of Silence! The Musical when it opens at the new Elektra Theatre on Wednesday, July 18. With a book by Hunter Bell and music and lyrics by Jon and Al Kapla…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:56PM

PHOTO FLASH: Avenue Q Cast Visits the Bronx Zoo's Production of Avenue Zoo by David Gordon

Human and puppet cast members from the Off-Broadway production of Avenue Q visited the Bronx Zoo on Thursday, July 12 to take in a performance of Avenue Zoo, a family musical which is perfor…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:11PM

Nick Blaemire, Phil Blechman, Shawn Nabors Set for 2012 Araca Project by David Gordon

The Araca Group has announced the new plays which will make up the second annual Araca Project, to take place August 1-September 29 at the American Theater of Actors. The line-up includes S…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:38AM

Glenn Davis, Francis Guinan, John Ortiz Join Steppenwolf Theatre Company Productions by David Gordon

Additional casting and productions have been announced for Steppenwolf Theatre Company's previously reported 2012-2013 season. David Lindsay-Abaire's Good People will open the sea…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:22AM

Neil Sedaka to Headline August 1 Love Will Keep Us Together Concert by David Gordon

Concerts for City Greens will present Love Will Keep Us Together, a concert tribute starring singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, on Wednesday, August 1 at Tudor City Greens. The evening is host…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:37AM

Helen Hobson to Re-Join West End Production of Mamma Mia! by David Gordon

Helen Hobson will return to the role of Donna Sheridan in the West End production of Mamma Mia! beginning on September 24. The production is directed by Phyllida Lloyd and choreographed by A…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:17AM

London Chicago Production to Close on September 1 by David Gordon

The London production of John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Bob Fosse's Chicago, currently playing at the Garrick Theatre, will end its 15-year run on Saturday, September 1. The production feat…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:52AM
Thursday, July 12, 2012

Kathy Baker, Mo Gaffney, Zachary Quinto Set for Road Theatre Company's Summer Playwrights Festival by David Gordon

The Road Theatre Company has announced the guest artists who will participate in their upcoming third annual Summer Playwrights Festival, which will run August 5- 12 at the Lankershim Arts C…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:19PM

York Theatre Company's Closer Than Ever Extends Through August 25, Will Receive Cast Recording by David Gordon

The York Theatre Company's revival of Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire's musical revue Closer Than Ever has extended its run at Saint Peter's Church. The production will no…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:42PM

Jeff Harnar to Bring Does This Song Make Me Look Fat? Concert to Birdland by David Gordon

The Broadway at Birdland series will present Jeff Harnar's concert Does This Song Make Me Look Fat? on Monday, August 27 at 7pm. The evening will feature musical direction by Alex Rybec…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:17PM

John Ellison Conlee, Robin Weigert, Frederick Weller to Star Cape Cod Theatre Project Staged Readings by David Gordon

Casting has been announced for upcoming staged readings in The Cape Cod Theatre Project's 18th Season. The productions run at the Fairmouth Academy. John Ellison Conlee, Sue Jean Kim, …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:55PM

PHOTO FLASH: Danny Glover, Boris Kodjoe, Eriq La Salle, Sinbad Visit Broadway's A Streetcar Named Desire by David Gordon

Danny Glover, Robert Greenblatt, Boris Kodjoe, Eriq La Salle, Delroy Lindo, Rhonda Ross, and Sinbad attended the July 11 performance of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire, at …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:46PM

PHOTO FLASH: Judy Blazer, Christian Borle, Jonathan Tunick, Lynne Wintersteller Visit York Theatre Company's Closer Than Ever by David Gordon

Tony Award winner Christian Borle, actress Judy Blazer, original cast member Lynne Wintersteller, and Tony Award-winning orchestrator Jonathan Tunick all attended recent performances of the …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:21PM

PHOTO FLASH: Nikki Renee Daniels, Joey, Trista Moldovan, Matthew James Thomas at Broadway in Bryant Park by David Gordon

The first edition of 106.7 Lite FM's Broadway in Bryant Park was held Thursday, July 12. The lunchtime concert was hosted by Lite FM radio personality Delilah. On hand to perform were …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:03PM
Wednesday, July 11, 2012

PHOTO FLASH: Celia Keenan-Bolger, Matthew Saldivar, Roger Rees Celebrate 100th Performance of Peter and the Starcatcher by David Gordon

The Broadway production of Peter and the Starcatcher celebrated its 100th performance at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Wednesday, July 11. To honor the occasion, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:46PM

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