Sharr White's The Other Place, Starring Laurie Metcalf, Extends Off-Broadway Through May 1 by Dan Bacalzo

MCC has extended its world premiere production of Sharr White's The Other Place, at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, through May 1. Joe Mantello has directed the production. The play featur…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:06pm on April 4, 2011☆⚑

PHOTO FLASH: Darrell Hammond at Bay Street Theatre's Spring Benefit by Dan Bacalzo

Darrell Hammond, who will star as Truman Capote in Bay Street Theatre's upcoming production of the biodrama Tru (May 31-June 26), was the special guest at the company's spring bene…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:51am on April 4, 2011☆⚑

Helen on 86th Street Family Musical to Premiere at American Theatre of Actors by Dan Bacalzo

The new family musical, Helen on 86th Street, featuring book and lyrics by Nicole Kempskie and music by Robby Stamper, will receive its world premiere at the American Theatre of Actors, Apri…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:35am on April 4, 2011☆⚑

Trent Dawson, Jeremy Peter Johnson, Nicole Lowrance, Stephen Wallem, et al. Set for Westport Country Playhouse's Beyond Therapy by Dan Bacalzo

Westport Country Playhouse has announced casting for its production of Christopher Durang's Beyond Therapy, to run April 26-May 14. David Kennedy will direct. In the play, Bruce and Pr…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:06am on April 4, 2011☆⚑

Broadway Veteran Wally Peterson Has Died by Dan Bacalzo

Wally Peterson, an actor, writer, singer and stage manager with numerous Broadway credits, died of natural causes in New York City on Wednesday, March 30, according to a report in Variety. H…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:57am on April 4, 2011☆⚑

Cast Set for Elizabeth Swados' Revolting Rhymes Musical at Lucille Lortel Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

Composer and director Elizabeth Swados' musical, Revolting Rhymes is being co-presented by Atlantic for Kids and Tisch Drama Stage Works at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, April 3-30. Bas…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:41am on April 4, 2011☆⚑

Emily Bergl, Sierra Boggess, Brenda Braxton, Donna McKechnie, Joan Rivers et al. Set for Laurie Beechman Theatre in April by Dan Bacalzo

Theater veteran and Desperate Housewives star Emily Bergl has been added to the West Bank Café's April 2011 line-up for The Laurie Beechman Theatre, and will perform her show…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 9:48am on April 4, 2011☆⚑

Ben Vereen to Be Honored at All Stars Project Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award winner Ben Vereen will receive the Bridge Building Award for Leadership in Community Relations at the All Stars Project's national gala benefit entitled "Give Back, Get …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 9:41am on April 4, 2011☆⚑

Laura Floyd, Jeff McKerley, Wesley Morgan et al. Set for Atlanta Lyric Theatre's Mikado by Dan Bacalzo

Atlanta Lyric Theatre has announced casting for Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado, to be presented at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre in Marietta, April 15-May 1. Heidi Cline McKerley wil…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 2:23am on April 4, 2011☆⚑

Andrea Burns, Josh Davis, Jessica Grove, Thomas M. Hammond et al. Set for Engeman's Guys and Dolls by Dan Bacalzo

The John W. Engeman Theater has announced casting for its production of Guys and Dolls, to run April 14-June 19, with an opening on April 16. Peter Flynn will direct. The musical is based o…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 3:49pm on April 1, 2011☆⚑

Tommy Tune to Receive Helen Hayes Tribute Award at April 25 Ceremony by Dan Bacalzo

Tommy Tune has been named the recipient of The Helen Hayes Tribute, to be presented to him at the 27th Helen Hayes Awards ceremony, held at the Warner Theatre on Monday, April 25. Tune has…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 3:09pm on April 1, 2011☆⚑

Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles Wins Equity Association's Rosetta Lenoire Award by Dan Bacalzo

The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles has been named the recipient of Actors' Equity Association's 2011 Rosetta LeNoire Award. It will be presented to the theater's founder an…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 2:54pm on April 1, 2011☆⚑

Matthew Morrison to Launch Summer Tour June 18; Cover Art for CD Released by Dan Bacalzo

Glee star and Broadway veteran Matthew Morrison will embark upon a summer 2011 tour to promote his new album from Mercury Records. The cover art for his CD has also been released. The tour …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 2:31pm on April 1, 2011☆⚑

Bruce Sabath to Join Cast of Transport Group's Hello Again by Dan Bacalzo

Bruce Sabath will join the cast of the Transport Group's acclaimed Off-Broadway production of Hello Again, on April 5, playing the role of The Husband for the show's final week, th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 2:07pm on April 1, 2011☆⚑

Glenn Close to Participate in Keynotes & Cocktails: Women of New York by Dan Bacalzo

Tony and Emmy-winning actress Glenn Close will participate in a candid Q & A session as part of Keynotes & Cocktails: Women of New York, to be held at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 1:50pm on April 1, 2011☆⚑

Naked Angels Postpones Premiere of Bekah Brunstetter's A Long and Happy Life to 2012 by Dan Bacalzo

Naked Angels' previously reported world premiere production of Bekah Brunstetter's A Long and Happy Life, originally planned for this summer under Pippin Parker's direction, w…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 1:45pm on April 1, 2011☆⚑

John O'Hurley to Join Touring Company of Chicago in May by Dan Bacalzo

John O'Hurley will star as Billy Flynn in the national touring company production of Chicago, beginning with an engagement at Devos Hall in Grand Rapids, Michigan (May 10-11). Subseque…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:15pm on April 1, 2011☆⚑

Daniel Jenkins, Carole Shelley, Robert Stanton, Emily Young Set for An Evening of Shaw and Shakespeare by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway veterans Daniel Jenkins, Carole Shelley, Robert Stanton, and Emily Young will perform in An Evening of Shaw and Shakespeare, presented as part of the Gingold Theatrical Group's…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:44am on April 1, 2011☆⚑

Christie Brinkley to Now Join Broadway's Chicago on April 8 by Dan Bacalzo

Christie Brinkley will now begin performances as Roxie Hart in the Broadway production of Chicago, at the Ambassador Theatre on Friday, April 8, instead of April 4. The performer was sidel…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:41am on April 1, 2011☆⚑

Jerry Seinfeld to Play London's O2 Arena June 3 by Dan Bacalzo

Jerry Seinfeld will play a stand-up show, presented by Kili Live, at London's 02 Arena on Friday, June 3 at 8:30pm. Seinfeld directed Colin Quinn's solo show, Long Story Short, on…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:30am on April 1, 2011☆⚑

Intiman Proceeds with Fundraising Plans to Save Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

Seattle's Intiman Theatre ended the first phase of its fundraising campaign on March 31, falling just shy of its goal, despite an unanticipated $100,000 challenge gift made on March 25 …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:08am on April 1, 2011☆⚑

Rupert Goold to Direct World Premiere of New David Mamet Play, The Anarchist, in London by Dan Bacalzo

Olivier Award winner Rupert Goold will direct the world premiere of David Mamet's new play, The Anarchist, according to published reports. The production will play a West End venue late…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 9:34am on April 1, 2011☆⚑

City Spotlight: New York Spotlight: April 2011 by Dan Bacalzo

Neil Patrick Harris, Patti LuPone, Jon Cryer, and Stephen Colbert headline a starry Company; Ben Stiller, Edie Falco, and Jennifer Jason Leigh star in The House of Blue Leaves, Joe Mantello…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00pm on March 31, 2011☆⚑

Review: Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo by Dan Bacalzo

Robin Williams gives a nuanced performance in the title role of Rajiv Joseph's often poetic Broadway play about sin, violence, and redemption.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:01pm on March 31, 2011☆⚑

Diego González Boneta to Join Alec Baldwin, Tom Cruise, et al. in Rock of Ages Film by Dan Bacalzo

Diego González Boneta will star as Drew in Adam Shankman's upcoming adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Rock of Ages, according to New York Magazine. The film is scheduled…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 5:47pm on March 31, 2011☆⚑