Normal Heart's Lee Pace Joins Cast of Steven Spielberg-Tony Kushner "Lincoln" Film by Michael Gioia

Lee Pace, who was recently seen on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning play The Normal Heart, will join Oscar winners Daniel Day-Lewis and Sally Field for the upcoming Steven Spielberg-Tony K…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50am on July 28, 2011☆⚑

Irene Gandy and Freddie Jackson Among Honorees at Harlem Summer Stage's Living Legends Tribute by Michael Gioia

Harlem Summer Stage presents the 2011 Living Legends Tribute July 28 at Harlem's State Office Plaza. Honorees include singer Freddie Jackson and Broadway publicist Irene Gandy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01am on July 28, 2011☆⚑

Charles Shaughnessy Will Guest Star on Fran Drescher's "Happily Divorced" by Michael Gioia

Stage and screen actor Charles Shaughnessy will reunite with his "Nanny" co-star Fran Drescher when he appears on the season one finale of TV Land's "Happily Divorced,&quo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51am on July 27, 2011☆⚑

East West Players' One Night Only: On Broadway to Feature Jose Llana, Jennifer Paz, Merle Dandridge, Alvin Ing by Michael Gioia

The East West Players will present One Night Only: On Broadway, the annual benefit performance supporting the company's main stage and educational programs, Aug. 20 at the David Henry Hw…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:08am on July 27, 2011☆⚑

Toronto International Film Fest Announces Lineup, Including Adaptations of Farragut North, Deep Blue Sea by Michael Gioia

The Toronto International Film Festival, now in its 36th year, has announced the selection of films in the 2011 festival, which begins Sept. 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:06pm on July 26, 2011☆⚑

John Goodman Joins Cast of NBC's "Community" by Michael Gioia

Stage and screen actor John Goodman has signed on to guest star on season three of the NBC sitcom "Community," according to The Hollywood Reporter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55am on July 26, 2011☆⚑

"Anonymous," Starring Vanessa Redgrave and Rhys Ifans, Will Hit Movie Theatres in October by Michael Gioia

"Anonymous," the upcoming thriller directed by Roland Emmerich, is set to hit movie theatres in the United States Oct. 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:24pm on July 25, 2011☆⚑

Amy Ryan, Felicity Jones Sign on for Upcoming Drake Doremus Film by Michael Gioia

Tony Award nominee Amy Ryan, Felicity Jones and Guy Pearce have signed on to star in a new untitled film by Drake Doremus, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:30pm on July 25, 2011☆⚑

Neil Patrick Harris Set for "The Daily Show" and "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" Appearances by Michael Gioia

Stage and screen actor Neil Patrick Harris will make TV appearances on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" July 25 and "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" July 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:40pm on July 25, 2011☆⚑

Lea Michele, Chris Colfer, Cory Monteith Will Not Leave "Glee"; Chord Overstreet Declines Recurring Role by Michael Gioia

Producer Brad Falchuk announced that although Lea Michele, Chris Colfer and Cory Monteith, stars of the Fox hit series "Glee," will graduate at the conclusion of the series' th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23am on July 25, 2011☆⚑

Lea Michele, Chris Colfer, Cory Monteith Will Not Leave "Glee"; Chord Overstreet Declines Role by Michael Gioia

Producer Brad Falchuk announced that although Lea Michele, Chris Colfer and Cory Monteith, stars of the Fox hit series "Glee," will graduate at the conclusion of the series' th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23am on July 25, 2011☆⚑

Paul David Young's In the Summer Pavilion Will Make World Premiere at FringeNYC by Michael Gioia

Go In Her Room Productions in association with The Present Company will present the world premiere of In the Summer Pavilion, a new play by Paul David Young, beginning Aug. 13 at the Living …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28am on July 25, 2011☆⚑

Andrew Kober Hosts Barely Legal Showtune Extravaganza III July 25 by Michael Gioia

Andrew Kober (Hair) hosts and performs in the third edition of the Barely Legal Showtune Extravaganza, presented by Alina Gutiérrez at Drom, July 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01am on July 25, 2011☆⚑

Yale University Cabaret Conference, Featuring Tovah Feldshuh, Julie Wilson, Sharon McNight, Begins July 23 by Michael Gioia

The 2011 International Cabaret Conference at Yale University, featuring performances from Tony Award nominees Tovah Feldshuh, Julie Wilson and Sharon McNight, begins July 23 at the Iseman Th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01am on July 23, 2011☆⚑

Olympia Dukakis Will Host Staged Reading of Chekhov's Three Sisters Featuring Arian Moayed by Michael Gioia

Hero Theatre will present its first production, a special staged reading of Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters, Aug. 8 at the Baryshnikov Arts Center's Jerome Robbins Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:54pm on July 22, 2011☆⚑

Lady Gaga, Rob Marshall Will Be Guest Judges on "So You Think You Can Dance" by Michael Gioia

Pop diva Lady Gaga and Tony Award-nominated director-choreographer Rob Marshall will be guest judges on the July 27 broadcast of Fox's reality competition "So You Think Can You Danc…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:20pm on July 22, 2011☆⚑

Liev Schreiber, Anthony LaPaglia, Toni Collette Sign on for Upcoming Film "Mental" by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winners Liev Schreiber and Anthony LaPaglia and Tony Award nominee Toni Collette have been cast in P.J. Hogan's upcoming film, "Mental," according to Variety.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32am on July 22, 2011☆⚑

Casting Announced for NYC Empirical Rogue Workshop of Hamlet by Michael Gioia

The cell will present an Empirical Rogue workshop production of William Shakespeare's Hamlet Aug. 3-4 at New York City's cell—A Twenty First Century Salon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:15pm on July 21, 2011☆⚑

Broward Center's Inaugural Pride Series Will Feature Leslie Jordan, Varla Jean Merman by Michael Gioia

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale has announced its lineup for its first-ever Pride Series, which begins Oct. 12 at the Broward Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15pm on July 21, 2011☆⚑

Nikki Blonsky Will Make Guest Appearance at Hollywood "Hairspray" Sing-Along by Michael Gioia

HBO will present the first-ever "Hairspray" Sing-Along, featuring a guest appearance from the movie musical's star, Nikki Blonsky, July 31 at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22am on July 21, 2011☆⚑

For the Record: Coen Brothers Begins Los Angeles Concert Engagement July 21 by Michael Gioia

For the Record: Coen Brothers, the "one-of-a-kind Hollywood" musical revue conceived and directed by Chris Bratten and Shane Scheel, begins performances July 21 at Los Angeles'…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01am on July 21, 2011☆⚑

Mel Brooks and Dick Cavett Will Be "Together Again" on HBO in September by Michael Gioia

"Mel Brooks and Dick Cavett Together Again," an hour-long special featuring the two entertainment legends in conversation onstage before a live audience, is set to air Sept. 9 on H…

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:30pm on July 20, 2011☆⚑

Catch Me If You Can Will Offer "Ask Aaron" Post-Show Talkbacks Beginning July 21 by Michael Gioia

Catch Me If You Can, the 2011 Tony Award-nominated musical, will host "Ask Aaron," a post-show talkback and Q&A with the show's star Aaron Tveit, following the July 21 and …

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:48pm on July 20, 2011☆⚑

Complete Cast Announced for West End's Cool Hand Luke, Starring Marc Warren by Michael Gioia

Marc Warren (West End's The Rise and Fall of Little Voice) will star in Cool Hand Luke, a new stage adaptation of Donn Pearce’s 1965 novel  of the same name, beginning Sept. 2…

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:05pm on July 20, 2011☆⚑

Neil Patrick Harris Is a Guest Judge on July 20 "So You Think You Can Dance" by Michael Gioia

Stage and screen actor Neil Patrick Harris will be a guest judge on the July 20 broadcast of Fox's reality competition, "So You Think Can You Dance."

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12pm on July 20, 2011☆⚑