Musical Titles and Cast Announced for York Theatre Company's 4@15: Four New Fifteen-Minute Musicals by Michael Gioia

The York Theatre Company has again partnered with the University of California at Irvine to present 4@15: Four New Fifteen-Minute Musicals April 15 at 3 PM and April 16 at 10:30 AM at t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:50pm on April 7, 2011☆⚑

Brittney Morello, Lara Seibert, Danielle Erin Rhodes, Morgan Smith Set for Maine State's Wonderettes by Michael Gioia

The Marvelous Wonderettes will open Maine State Music Theatre's 2011 season June 8 at the Pickard Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37pm on April 7, 2011☆⚑

God of Carnage's Hope Davis Signs on For HBO Pilot "Spring/Fall" by Michael Gioia

Tony Award nominee Hope Davis will star opposite screen actress Tea Leoni in HBO's upcoming comedy pilot "Spring/Fall," according to Deadline.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37am on April 7, 2011☆⚑

Carey Anderson and Kathy Brier Will Join Avenue Q's Evan Harrington for Meat Loaf Concert by Michael Gioia

Evan Harrington (The Phantom of the Opera, Avenue Q) will star in "Not Your Mama's Meat Loaf," a one-night-only concert paying tribute to Meat Loaf's "Bat Out of Hell&…

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:26pm on April 6, 2011☆⚑

Fox's "Glee" Gets Super-Sized for "Born This Way" Episode by Michael Gioia

The April 26 episode of "Glee," which will pay homage to music sensation Lady Gaga in an episode entitled "Born This Way," will be extended to 90-minutes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:44pm on April 6, 2011☆⚑

Catherine Tate and James Spader Added to Cast of "The Office" Season Finale by Michael Gioia

Stage actors Catherine Tate and James Spader along with comedian Ray Romano will join previously announced Ricky Gervais, Will Arnett and Will Ferrell for the season finale of NBC's &quo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50am on April 6, 2011☆⚑

Wanda Sykes, Tony Goldwyn, Ben Shenkman to Appear on "Drop Dead Diva" by Michael Gioia

Stage actors Wanda Sykes, Tony Goldwyn and Ben Shenkman are set to make appearances throughout the third season of Lifetime's "Drop Dead Diva," according to EW.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58am on April 6, 2011☆⚑

Boston's SpeakEasy Season Will Include Next Fall, Next to Normal and More by Michael Gioia

SpeakEasy Stage Company in Boston, MA, has announced its 2011-2012 season, which includes Next Fall, The Divine Sister, Red, Next to Normal and Xanadu.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:57pm on April 5, 2011☆⚑

Tyler Perry to Star, Write and Direct "Good Deeds" Movie by Michael Gioia

Tyler Perry has signed on with Lionsgate to direct and star in his original screenplay, "Good Deeds," according to Deadline.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13am on April 5, 2011☆⚑

Darren Criss to Appear on Premiere of "The Glee Project" by Michael Gioia

"Glee's" Darren Criss  will make an appearance as a guest mentor on the premiere episode of Oxygen's "The Glee Project," to air June 12, according to Deadlin…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51am on April 5, 2011☆⚑

Darius de Haas to Celebrate New Recording with Manhattan Concert by Michael Gioia

Darius de Haas (Kiss of the Spider Woman, Carousel, Rent) will perform alongside musician Steven Blier at Merkin Concert Hall April 28 at a one-night-only concert event that will feature mus…

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:48pm on April 4, 2011☆⚑

"Gnomeo & Juliet" DVD, With Songs by Elton John, to Hit Shelves in May by Michael Gioia

"Gnomeo & Juliet," an animated twist on the Shakespeare classic, Romeo & Juliet, will be released on Blu-ray and DVD by Walt Disney Studios May 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47am on April 4, 2011☆⚑

Rupert Goold's "Macbeth," "The Good Wife" and "Temple Grandin" Among Peabody Award Winners by Michael Gioia

The 70th Annual Peabody Award winners were announced March 31 by the University of Georgia's Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. The 39 recipients were chosen by the Peab…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56am on April 1, 2011☆⚑

Casting Complete for California Run of Cole Porter's Silk Stockings by Michael Gioia

Silk Stockings, presented by the 42nd Street Moon, will begin performances at the Eureka Theatre May 4, with an official opening May 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48am on April 1, 2011☆⚑

"Grey's Anatomy: The Music Event" Airs on ABC March 31 by Michael Gioia

A musical episode of ABC's "Grey's Anatomy,"  featuring Tony Award-winning actress Sara Ramirez as well as her co-stars singing songs used in prior episodes of the hit…

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:39pm on March 31, 2011☆⚑

Penguin Rep's The Devil's Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith to Play St. Luke's Theatre by Michael Gioia

The Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point, NY, has announced its 2011 season, which includes Greetings!, Sirens, Shipwrecked! An Entertainment and Samuel J. and K. on its mainstage and Angelo P…

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:01pm on March 31, 2011☆⚑

Geoffrey Rush Joins Cast of Warner Bros. "Green Lantern" Film by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Geoffrey Rush will voice the role of Tomar-Re in the Warner Bros. film "Green Lantern," which is scheduled for a June 17 release, according to The Hollywood Repor…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54am on March 31, 2011☆⚑

Denis O'Hare Signs On for Ryan Murphy's "American Horror Story" Pilot by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Denis O'Hare will play opposite Connie Britton in Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk's upcoming FX pilot, "American Horror Story," according to Deadline.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03am on March 31, 2011☆⚑

James Spader, Carla Gugino, Treat Williams Join Cast of "By Virtue Fall" Movie by Michael Gioia

Stage actors James Spader, Carla Gugino, Treat Williams and Kim Coates will join Ryan Phillippe and Eric Bana in Sheldon Turner's "By Virtue Fall," according to The Hollywood R…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30pm on March 30, 2011☆⚑

Casting Announced for Minnesota Premiere of In the Red and Brown Water at the Guthrie by Michael Gioia

In the Red and Brown Water, the first play in Tarell Alvin McCraney's trilogy The Brother/Sister Plays, will begin performances at the Guthrie Theater May 12 with an official opening on …

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:45pm on March 29, 2011☆⚑

Alan Alda and Hugh Dancy Will Appear on Showtime's "The Big C" by Michael Gioia

Tony Award nominee Alan Alda is set to guest-star on the Showtime series "The Big C," and Hugh Dancy has been hired  for a recurring role, according to Deadline.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21pm on March 29, 2011☆⚑