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Sunday, July 1, 2012

PHOTO FLASH: William Finn, Debra Jo Rupp, Dr. Ruth Westheimer at the Opening of Dr. Ruth, All the Way by David Gordon

Barrington Stage Company celebrated the opening of Mark St. Germain's new play Dr. Ruth, All the Way on Saturday, June 30. Directed by Julianne Boyd, the production runs through July 21…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:10PM

Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Thomas Are Married by David Gordon

Actor Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Thomas were married in New York on Saturday, June 30, according to published reports. The ceremony took place at St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, with a recep…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:46AM

PHOTO FLASH: Brian d'Arcy James Celebrates His Birthday at 54 Below by David Gordon

Brian d'Arcy James celebrated his birthday on stage and backstage at 54 Below following the Friday, June 29 performance of his concert, Under the Influence. The Tony Award-nominee was …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:23AM
Friday, June 29, 2012

Natalie Casey, Jackie Clune, Amy Lennox, Bonnie Langford Set for UK Tour of 9 to 5 the Musical by David Gordon

Casting has been announced for the UK tour production of Dolly Parton and Patricia Resnick's musical 9 to 5 the Musical, which will be directed by Tony Award-nominee Jeff Calhoun. The t…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:04PM

Neil Meron and Craig Zadan to Produce Live Television Broadcast of The Sound of Music on NBC by David Gordon

NBC will present a live broadcast of a new production of The Sound of Music, to be produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, according to Deadline.com. The broadcast will be based on the orig…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:32PM
Thursday, June 28, 2012

Patrick Gabridge, Melinda Lopez Plays Part of Huntington's Summer Workshop Readings by David Gordon

The Huntington Theatre Company has announced the line-up of its inaugural Summer Workshop, a two-week program for members of the company's Playwriting Fellows program that will culminat…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:02AM

Rob Brydon, Nigel Harman, Ashley Jensen to Star in London Revival of Alan Ayckbourn's A Chorus of Disapproval by David Gordon

Trevor Nunn will direct a revival of Alan Ayckbourn's A Chorus of Disapproval, running September 17-January 5 at the Harold Pinter Theatre. The production will officially open on Septem…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:37AM
Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Alec Baldwin to Star in Broadway Revival of Lyle Kessler's Orphans by David Gordon

Alec Badlwin will return to Broadway in the spring of 2013 in Lyle Kessler's drama Orphans. The production will be directed by Daniel Sullivan, and produced by Frederick Zollo and Rober…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:03PM

Newsies to Hold Open Call Auditions for Singers, Dancers, and a Standby for Jack Kelly by David Gordon

The Broadway production of Newsies will hold open call auditions for ensemble spots, as well as a standby for the role of Jack Kelly, from July 9-14 in New York City. The production will als…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:28PM

Jane Lynch to Host Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne by David Gordon

Stage and screen star Jane Lynch will serve as Roast Master on the upcoming Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne, to air on the network on August 12. Barr has been seen as The Wicked Witch of t…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:24PM

Ed Dixon Releasing Memoir Secrets of a Life On Stage...and Off by David Gordon

Actor Ed Dixon is releasing his new memoir Secrets of a Life On Stage…and Off The memoir delves into Dixon's 42-year career on Broadway, with stories about his experiences worki…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:54PM

Broadway in Chicago Concert to Feature Cyndi Lauper, Cathy Rigby, and Casts of Kinky Boots, Priscilla Queen of the Desert by David Gordon

The free annual Broadway in Chicago Concert will take place at the Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park on Monday, August 6 beginning at 6:15pm. News anchor Janet Davies will host the conce…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:37PM

PHOTO FLASH: Ron Bohmer, Erin Davie, and Cast of A Grand Night for Singing Meet the Press by David Gordon

The cast and creative team behind the Bucks County Playhouse production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein revue A Grand Night for Singing met the press Wednesday, June 27 at their rehearsal stu…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:01PM

Paul Baker to Reprise His Role as Philip Salon in London Taboo Revival by David Gordon

Paul Baker, who won an Olivier Award in 2003 for his performances as club promoter Philip Salon in the original London production of Taboo, will reprise his role in the musical's upcomi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:56AM

Kristin Chenoweth, Nathan Lane, Maura Tierney to Join The Good Wife in Recurring Roles by David Gordon

Tony Award winner and Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth, Tony winner Nathan Lane, and stage and screen star Maura Tierney will join the cast of the CBS drama The Good Wife in recurring rol…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:36AM
Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Roundabout Theater Company's Anything Goes to Now End Broadway Run on July 8 by David Gordon

Roundabout Theater Company's Tony Award-winning revival of Anything Goes will now end its run at the organization's Stephen Sondheim Theatre on Saturday, July 8 instead of the prev…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:30PM

Kristin Chenoweth, Maura Tierney to Join The Good Wife in Recurring Roles by David Gordon

Tony Award winner and Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth and stage and screen star Maura Tierney will join the cast of the CBS drama The Good Wife in recurring roles. Chenoweth will play a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:36PM

PHOTO FLASH: Deborah Cox, Montego Glover, Constantine Maroulis at National High School Musical Theater Awards by David Gordon

Deborah Cox and Constantine Maroulis, who will co-star in the upcoming Broadway production of Jekyll & Hyde hosted the fourth annual National High School Musical Theater Awards, presente…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:10PM

PHOTO FLASH: Woody Harrelson and the Cast of Bullet for Adolf Meet the Press by David Gordon

The cast and creative team of Bullet for Adolf met the press on Tuesday, June 26 at the Snapple Theater Center rehearsal studio. The production runs July 19-September 9 at New World Stages.…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:43PM

Betty Buckley's Ah, Men! The Boys of Broadway Recording to Be Released in August by David Gordon

A recording of Betty Buckley's cabaret show, Ah, Men! The Boys of Broadway will be released by Palmetto Records on August 28. On the CD, Buckley sings songs from Broadway shows that we…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:55PM

Forum Theatre to Present Young Jean Lee's Church by David Gordon

Forum Theatre will present Young Jean Lee's Church, running July 12-29 at Round House Theater, Silver Spring. It is presented as part of the inaugural Over the Line Festival. Michael D…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:40AM

Colt Coeur's Recall to Host Talk-Back Discussion on Child/Adolescent Psychopathology by David Gordon

Colt Coeur will present a panel discussion and talk-back on child/adolescent psychopathology following the Monday, July 2 performance of Eliza Clark's Recall at The Wild Project. Panel…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:24AM

Mixed Blood Theatre Season to Feature Elemeno Pea, Next to Normal by David Gordon

a href=http://www.theatermania.com/minneapolis/theaters/mixed-blood-theatre_243/ target=_blank>Mixed Blood Theatre has announced the selections for its 2012-2013 season. The season will …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:15AM

Cape Cod Theatre Project Season to Include Directors Hal Brooks, Carolyn Cantor, Jean-Michele Gregory, Leigh Silverman by David Gordon

Directors have been announced for upcoming productions at The Cape Cod Theatre Project's 18th Season. As previously reported, the season includes productions of Chrysalis by Joshua All…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:59AM

Curran Connor, Dawn Evans, Victor Lirio, Bree Michael Warner to Star in Lee Blessing's Two Rooms by David Gordon

Casting has been announced for Diverse City Theater Company's production of Lee Blessing's Two Rooms, to run August 9-25 at Theatre Row's The Lion Theatre. Curran Connor, Daw…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:37AM

Jonathan Coy, Felicity Kendal, Kara Tointon to Star in UK Revival of Alan Ayckbourn's Relatively Speaking by David Gordon

Jonathan Coy, Felicity Kendal and Kara Tointon will star in a revival of Alan Ayckbourn's Relatively Speaking, according to WhatsonStage.com. The revival, directed by Lindsay Posner, w…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:29AM

Spice Girls Musical Viva Forever! to Play the West End's Piccadilly Theatre by David Gordon

Viva Forever!, the new musical based on the songs of the hit group the Spice Girls, will play the West End's Piccadilly Theatre, beginning previews on November 27 in advance of a Decemb…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:19AM
Monday, June 25, 2012

PHOTO FLASH: Bobby Cannvale, Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Susan Sarandon at Trevor Live by David Gordon

Susan Sarandon received the 2012 Trevor Hero Award at the Trevor Project benefit Trevor Live, held at Pier 60 at Chelsea Piers on Monday, June 25. Michael Mayer directed the event, which fe…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:43PM

Ann Harada, Julia Murney, Alysha Umphress Set for New Mondays at 54 Below by David Gordon

Broadway nightclub 54 Below has announced additional details for the next editions of the New Mondays series. The June 25 concert will feature tunes from Amanda Green, Jeff Blumenkrantz, an…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:36PM

Chicago Dates Announced for Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Catch Me If You Can Tours by David Gordon

Broadway in Chicago has announced the dates for 2013 tour stops of Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Catch Me If You Can. Priscilla will run March 19 - 31 at the Auditorium Theatre of Roose…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:10PM

Jared Gertner, Kevin Mambo, Samantha Marie Ware Join Gavin Creel in The Book of Mormon Tour by David Gordon

Additional casting has been announced for the First National Tour of The Book of Mormon, which will launch at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, run…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:50PM

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