Gershwin Awards Celebrate High School Theater Performers by Briana Rodriguez

The winners of the Gershwin Awards and New York City’s Gershwin candidates for the Jimmy Awards, were determined on Saturday.

SOURCE: Backstage at 12:15pm on May 21, 2012☆⚑

Juilliard Actor Creates Conversation Series 'Process in Performance' by Briana Rodriguez

The series, a part of the New York Theatre Workshop’s Larson Lab, has featured the likes of Ellen Lauren, David Greenspan, Elizabeth Marvel, and Kate Valk.

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:01am on May 11, 2012☆⚑

Tony-Winner Laura Benanti Talks Matthew Perry and NBC's 'Go On' by Briana Rodriguez

Laura Benanti will star alongside Matthew Perry (“Friends”) in “Go On,” a new sitcom NBC recently picked up for the Fall season.

SOURCE: Backstage at 10:15am on May 9, 2012☆⚑

Laura Benanti and Stockard Channing Read for Opening Act Benefit by Briana Rodriguez

Opening Act is an organization dedicated to bringing free theater programs to underperforming New York City high schools.

SOURCE: Backstage at 6:39am on May 8, 2012☆⚑

Lilla Crawford Lands Title Role in 'Annie' Broadway Revival by Briana Rodriguez

Lilla Crawford has been cast to play the title role in the new Broadway production of “Annie,” announced NBC’s Today show on Friday.

SOURCE: Backstage at 10:35am on April 27, 2012☆⚑

Signature Theatre Honors Patti LuPone With Stephen Sondheim Award by Briana Rodriguez

The award will be presented at the Italian Embassy in Washington DC at a black-tie gala on Monday.

SOURCE: Backstage at 1:32am on April 16, 2012☆⚑

Liza Minnelli to be Honored at Astaire Awards by Briana Rodriguez

Liza Minnelli will be honored with the Douglas Watt Lifetime Achievement Award at the 30th annual Fred & Adele Astaire Awards.

SOURCE: Backstage at 4:18am on April 13, 2012☆⚑

Debt Struggle Forces Miami Theatre to Pay Actors out of Equity Bond by Briana Rodriguez

A mounting debt forced the Caldwell Theatre Company in Boca Raton, Florida to pay the actors in their production of “Working” out of the Equity Bond.

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:24am on April 10, 2012☆⚑

David Byrne and Fatboy Slim Team Up for The Public's 2012-2013 Season by Briana Rodriguez

"Talking Heads" band founder David Byrne is teaming up with Fatboy Slim, the British electronic music DJ, for The Public Theater's 2012-2013 season.

SOURCE: Backstage at 3:49am on April 10, 2012☆⚑

Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards Announced by Briana Rodriguez

The ten recipients of the second annual Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards were announced on Thursday.

SOURCE: Backstage at 2:54am on March 22, 2012☆⚑

'Hunger Games' Actor Stanley Tucci To Advocate for Arts Funding by Briana Rodriguez

"Hunger Games" actor Stanley Tucci is scheduled to address the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior on Thursday.

SOURCE: Backstage at 2:54am on March 21, 2012☆⚑

'Smash' Raises Awareness on Musical Theater Education by Briana Rodriguez

The importance of musical theatre education in schools was highlighted today at the kick-off for “Musicals in Our Schools” at noon in Duffy Square.

SOURCE: Backstage at 3:55am on March 19, 2012☆⚑

Paul Giamatti to Play Hamlet at Yale Rep by Briana Rodriguez

Paul Giamatti is scheduled to take on the role of the pained Danish prince for the 2012-13 season at the Yale Repertory Theatre in New Haven, CT.

SOURCE: Backstage at 12:57pm on March 16, 2012☆⚑

'Matilda' Leads 2012 Olivier Award Nominees by Briana Rodriguez

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s “Matilda The Musical” leads the 2012 Olivier Award nominees, which were announced on Thursday.

SOURCE: Backstage at 12:29pm on March 15, 2012☆⚑

Film Adaptation for Streisand's 'Gypsy' Green-Lighted by Briana Rodriguez

Barbra Streisand’s “Gypsy” is now a go at Universal. Streisand will play Momma Rose and is also producing the film with Joel Silver. 

SOURCE: Backstage at 8:40am on March 14, 2012☆⚑

'Rebecca' Overcomes Money Troubles; Set for Broadway Fall 2012 by Briana Rodriguez

The Broadway-bound musical adaptation of “Rebecca” is scheduled to open at the Broadhurst Theatre in Fall 2012.

SOURCE: Backstage at 1:20am on March 14, 2012☆⚑