Joely Richardson to Star in 'The Belle of Amherst' by David Rooney

The "Nip/Tuck" and "The Tudors" actress will headline a new Off-Broadway production in the fall of William Luce's one-woman play about the life of Emily Dickinson.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 2:30pm on July 15, 2014☆⚑

'The Sexual Life of Savages': Theater Review by Myron Meisel

Suburban couples negotiate intimacy and conflict at the Beverly Hills Playhouse.

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SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 9:21pm on July 14, 2014☆⚑

'Enter at Forest Lawn': Theater Review by Frank Scheck

TV sitcom veteran Mark Roberts' ("Two and a Half Men," "Mike and Molly") new play takes a darkly satirical swipe at network television.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 9:00pm on July 14, 2014☆⚑

'Buyer & Cellar': Theater Review by Myron Meisel

Michael Urie brings his Broadway exploration of the difference between idols and idolators to L.A. in this comedy set at Barbra Streisand's Malibu estate.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 8:31pm on July 14, 2014☆⚑

Tupac Show 'Holler If Ya Hear Me' Meets Swift Demise on Broadway by David Rooney

After opening to disastrous business and poor reviews June 19, the urban rap musical inspired by the lyrics and poetry of Tupac Shakur will close next Sunday.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 7:45pm on July 14, 2014☆⚑

'American Psycho' Musical to Make U.S. Debut by Ashley Lee

The adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' controversial 1991 novel heads to New York following a sold-out run in London starring "Doctor Who's" Matt Smith.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:54pm on July 14, 2014☆⚑

'The Long Shrift': Theater Review by David Rooney

James Franco directs his "Child of God" star Scott Haze in Robert Boswell's drama about a young man wrongly convicted of rape, who re-encounters his accuser nine years later.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 9:00pm on July 13, 2014☆⚑

Dodgers Announcer Vin Scully Remains the Gold Standard, But Is Retirement on His Mind? by Scott Feinberg

THR sat down with the legendary play-by-play man, who is in his 65th season with the Dodgers, to talk about his unparalleled career " and caught up with team members past and present, plus S…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:14am on July 12, 2014☆⚑

'Dixie's Tupperware Party': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

Kris Andersson stars as the quick-witted, hyperactive Dixie Longate who throws Tupperware parties.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 7:08pm on July 10, 2014☆⚑

A New Balletic Take on 'Romeo and Juliet' Hits L.A. by Jordan Riefe

A new version of the classic dance will find its way to Los Angeles' Music Center for five performances beginning July 10.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 6:28pm on July 10, 2014☆⚑

Emmy Nominations: Feinberg's 3 Biggest Takeaways (Analysis) by Scott Feinberg

THR's awards analyst on the TV Academy's disconnect from critics, warm embrace of Netflix and complicated relationship with several other long-running shows.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 9:16am on July 10, 2014☆⚑

FEINBERG FORECAST: Final Projections for Thursday's Emmy Nominations by Scott Feinberg

THR's awards analyst projects a big morning for perennials such as "Breaking Bad" and "Veep" and newbies including "True Detective" and "Orange Is the New Black."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:45pm on July 9, 2014☆⚑

Bradley Cooper's Broadway Return in 'The Elephant Man' Delayed by David Rooney

Dates of the highly anticipated revival, which also stars Patricia Clarkson and Alessandro Nivola, have been pushed back a month due to scheduling conflicts.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:40pm on July 9, 2014☆⚑

Academy Elections: Kerry Washington, Jason Reitman Challenge Incumbents by Scott Feinberg

THR's awards analyst has the inside scoop on the most interesting of the 17 races and the candidates, which include incumbents Cheryl Boone Isaacs and Annette Bening, and challengers such as…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 6:32pm on July 7, 2014☆⚑

'Black Orpheus' Descending on Broadway by David Rooney

Written by Lynn Nottage and directed by George C. Wolfe, the bossa nova-beat musical is based on the Oscar-winning 1959 screen retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth set during Carnival …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 1:58pm on July 7, 2014☆⚑

Broadway Casting Director Barry Moss Dies at 74 by David Rooney

A veteran of film and television as well as theater, Moss worked on almost 90 Broadway shows, among them "Nine," "Torch Song Trilogy," "The Who's Tommy" and "Sophisticated Ladies," and helpe…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 6:47pm on July 4, 2014☆⚑

'Draft Day' Writer Rajiv Joseph on Working in Hollywood: 'No One Understands' by Jordan Riefe

Despite mixed reviews of his play "Gruesome Playground Injuries," the American playwright says he's enjoying the show's success and tends "not to really think about the reviews that much."re…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 5:47pm on July 3, 2014☆⚑

Jack White's Secret One-Off London Show With Punchdrunk by Roy Trakin

Rocker plays secret show in the basement of an abandoned office block to fans clad in blue medical gowns.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 3:19pm on July 3, 2014☆⚑

'Against the Wall': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

Nick McDow and Katie Adler star in Charlie Mount's romantic comedy about a pair of misfits exorcising personal demons through the ritual of standup.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 1:45pm on July 3, 2014☆⚑

Ellen Burstyn to Star in 'The Cherry Orchard' by David Rooney

The Oscar, Tony and Emmy winning actress will head the cast in director John Gould Rubin's free staging for The Actors Studio of the Chekhov classic.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:19pm on July 3, 2014☆⚑

'Stupid F"ing Bird': Theater Review by Myron Meisel

Chekhov's "The Seagull" is given a highly contemporary makeover in Pasadena.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 6:01pm on July 2, 2014☆⚑

'Randy Newman's Faust: The Concert': Theater Review by Frank Scheck

Composer Randy Newman played the Devil in this one-night concert staging of his musical version of the "Faust" legend. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:59am on July 2, 2014☆⚑

'Monty Python Live (Mostly)': Theater Review by Stephen Dalton

The first of 10 farewell shows by the British comedy legends is an uneven mix of classic sketches, archive footage and songs in the key of "Spamalot."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:28am on July 2, 2014☆⚑

'Ghost: The Musical': Theater Review by Gary Baum

The Oscar-winning Patrick Swayze-Demi Moore romantic fantasy has been turned into a Broadway musical, put on tour and brought to the Pantages in Hollywood.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 3:48pm on July 1, 2014☆⚑

'Great Britain': Theater Review by Stephen Dalton

Rehearsed in secret for legal reasons, this savage comedy from the team behind "One Man, Two Guvnors" examines the toxic relationship between press, police and politicians.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:40am on July 1, 2014☆⚑