Don't Quit Your Night Job, With Marc Kudisch, Anthony Rapp, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Presented June 30 by Michael Gioia

Don't Quit Your Night Job, the critically acclaimed comedy variety show "where Broadway and improv meet... and make out," makes a return to New York City June 30 at (le) poisso…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01am on June 30, 2011☆⚑

National Theatre's Cherry Orchard Hits the Big Screen June 30 by Michael Gioia

National Theatre Live broadcasts a live performance of Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard June 30 in movie theatres throughout the U.S. Multiple encore showings will follow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01am on June 30, 2011☆⚑

Abingdon Theatre Company's 2011-12 Season to Include Three NYC World Premieres by Michael Gioia

New York City's Abingdon Theatre Company has announced its 2011-12 season, which includes three world-premiere productions and begins in the fall with Blame it on Beckett by John Morogie…

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:30pm on June 29, 2011☆⚑

Martin Short Will Join Cast of "How I Met Your Mother" by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Martin Short has signed on for a recurring guest role in the upcoming season of the CBS sitcom "How I Met Your Mother," according The Hollywood Reporter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37am on June 29, 2011☆⚑

Allison Janney Will Play Mother to Chris Colfer in "Struck by Lightning" Film by Michael Gioia

Tony Award nominee Allison Janney will join "Glee" star Chris Colfer for his film debut in the upcoming comedy "Struck by Lightning," according to Variety.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58am on June 29, 2011☆⚑

Cynthia Nixon, Peter Firth, Ben Chaplin Cast in "World Without End" Miniseries by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Cynthia Nixon, Peter Firth, Ben Chaplin and Charlotte Riley have been cast in the upcoming eight-hour miniseries "World Without End," directed by Michael Caton-Jo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:40pm on June 28, 2011☆⚑

David Strathairn Joins Cast of Steven Spielberg-Tony Kushner "Lincoln" Film by Michael Gioia

Stage and screen actor David Strathairn will join Oscar winners Daniel Day-Lewis and Sally Field for the upcoming Steven Spielberg-Tony Kushner collaboration, "Lincoln," according …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23pm on June 28, 2011☆⚑

ABC Announces Fall Premiere Dates; "Modern Family" Set for One-Hour Special by Michael Gioia

ABC has announced the fall premiere dates for its new and returning series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37am on June 28, 2011☆⚑

Adam Halpin, Rodney Hicks Set for Delaware River Theatre's One Night Only Benefit by Michael Gioia

The Delaware River Theatre Collective will present One Night Only, a benefit featuring Broadway performers such as Adam Halpin (Glory Days, Rent) and Rodney Hicks (The Scottsboro Boys, Jesus…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on June 28, 2011☆⚑

Godspell Broadway Revival Will Hold Open Auditions July 7 by Michael Gioia

The first Broadway revival of Godspell, set to begin performances Oct. 13 at the Circle in the Square Theatre, will be looking for fresh talent for the new production. The producers are hold…

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:00pm on June 27, 2011☆⚑

Steven Brinberg's Simply Barbra! Will Play Limited Provincetown Engagement by Michael Gioia

Singer-actor Steven Brinberg will bring his alter ego, Simply Barbra!, to The Art House for the show's Provincetown debut, with four shows only, beginning July 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:11pm on June 27, 2011☆⚑

Prospect's Make Our Garden Grow Gala Features Karen Ziemba, Jose Llana and More June 27 by Michael Gioia

Evan Pappas (Parada, My Favorite Year, A Chorus Line) hosts Prospect Theater Company’s 2011 annual Gala, Make Our Garden Grow, June 27 in the Harbor View Room at Battery Gardens.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01am on June 27, 2011☆⚑

Joshua Schmidt: Songbook, With Marc Kudisch, Is Part of Barrow Street's Sounds of Summer June 27 by Michael Gioia

The Sounds of Summer music series, which includes work from Michael Friedman (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, 33 Variations, A Raisin in the Sun), Glenn Berger (Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark) a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01am on June 27, 2011☆⚑

London Globe Production of Merry Wives of Windsor Hits Movie Theatres June 27 by Michael Gioia

William Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor kicks off "Shakespeare’s Globe London Cinema Series," an exclusive four-part in-theatre series of classic Shakespeare tit…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01am on June 27, 2011☆⚑

Rory O'Malley Will Sing For Pride June 27 at NYC's LGBT Community Center by Michael Gioia

Tony Award nominee Rory O'Malley, currently starring on Broadway in The Book of Mormon, is among the line-up of Broadway performers set for Broadway Sing For Pride: A Benefit Concert Jun…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01am on June 27, 2011☆⚑

Celebrity Autobiography: Gay Pride Edition Features Mo Rocca, Mario Cantone, Rachel Dratch June 25 by Michael Gioia

Celebrity Autobiography, winner of a 2009 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience, presents a special one-night "Gay Pride Edition" June 25 at Off-Broadway’s Gramer…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02am on June 25, 2011☆⚑

Celebrity Autobiography: Gay Pride Edition Features Gina Gershon, Mario Cantone, Rachel Dratch June 25 by Michael Gioia

Celebrity Autobiography, winner of a 2009 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience, presents a special one-night "Gay Pride Edition" June 25 at Off-Broadway’s Gramer…

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

Pablo Schreiber Joins Cast of CBS Series "A Gifted Man" by Michael Gioia

Tony Award nominee Pablo Schreiber will join stage and screen actors Patrick Wilson, Jennifer Ehle, Margo Martindale and Afton Williamson this fall in the CBS medical drama, "A Gifted M…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on June 25, 2011☆⚑

Anthony Rapp, Shoshana Bean, Denis O'Hare Set For Garden State Equality's Legends Gala June 25 by Michael Gioia

The Legends 2011 gala, a celebration of New Jersey’s new anti-bullying law and the hope to win marriage equality, will be held at the Jersey City Hyatt Regency June 25 and feature perf…

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:05pm on June 24, 2011☆⚑

Will Smith Wants Emma Thompson to Adapt "Annie" Remake for Daughter Willow by Michael Gioia

Two-time Academy Award nominee Will Smith has requested that Oscar-winning screenwriter Emma Thompson, who will star in "Men in Black III" alongside Smith, adapt John Huston's …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26pm on June 24, 2011☆⚑

Don't Quit Your Night Job Makes NYC Return With Marc Kudisch, Anthony Rapp, Robert Lopez by Michael Gioia

Don't Quit Your Night Job, the critically acclaimed comedy variety show "where Broadway and improv meet... and make out," will make a return to New York City June 30 at (le) po…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54am on June 24, 2011☆⚑

Fox Announces Fall Premiere Dates for "I Hate My Teenage Daughter," "The X Factor," "Glee" by Michael Gioia

Fox has announced the fall premiere dates for its new and returning series. The network's 2011-12 season kicks off Sept. 18 with the "63rd Primetime Emmy Awards," hosted by Jan…

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:49pm on June 23, 2011☆⚑

White Plains PAC Season to Include Spring Awakening, Cats, The Laramie Project by Michael Gioia

The White Plains Performing Arts Center has announced its 2011-12 season, which includes the Tony Award-winning musicals Spring Awakening and Cats, which will be performed at the White Plain…

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:26pm on June 23, 2011☆⚑

Raúl Esparza Will Offer New York City Musical Theatre Master Class by Michael Gioia

Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza will host BroadwaySpace's monthly musical theatre master class July 13 at New York City's Davenport Studio.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40am on June 23, 2011☆⚑

John Larroquette, Brooke Shields Honored at Inside Broadway’s 2011 Broadway Beacon Awards June 23 by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner John Larroquette and Brooke Shields, who will soon step into the role of Morticia in The Addams Family, will be among the honorees at Inside Broadway’s 2011 Broadway …

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