Slowgirl: Theater Review by Myron Meisel

An uncle and niece get to know each other in Costa Rica.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 8:09pm on March 20, 2014☆⚑

Fantasia Returns to 'After Midnight' by David Rooney

The Grammy-winning recording artist will reprise her guest headliner spot, coinciding with the period in which many Tony voters will be checking out the Jazz Age Broadway revue.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 5:50pm on March 20, 2014☆⚑

Ralph Fiennes Returns to London Stage in 'Man and Superman' by David Rooney

The Shaw revival will be part of Nicholas Hytner's farewell season at the helm of Britain's National Theatre, alongside Cillian Murphy in Enda Walsh's "Ballyturk" and new plays from David Ha…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 3:22pm on March 20, 2014☆⚑

Controversial 'Death of Klinghoffer' Opera Makes West Coast Debut by Jordan Riefe

Opera composer John Adams talks to THR about his opera depicting the famous 1985 Achille Lauro hijacking, and criticism that it was "glamorizing terrorism."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:00pm on March 20, 2014☆⚑

Opera Review: The Death of Klinghoffer by Myron Meisel

"Nixon in China" composer John Adams' topical opera about the 1985 terrorist hijacking of a cruise ship docks in Long Beach.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 9:19pm on March 19, 2014☆⚑

L.A. Opera Debuts Glass Harmonica for 'Lucia' by Jordan Riefe

The rare musical instrument is the star of Gaetano Donizetti's "Lucia di Lammermoor," which runs through April 6 at the L.A. Opera.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 5:33pm on March 19, 2014☆⚑

Sheryl Crow and Barry Levinson's 'Diner' Musical Sets New Opening by David Rooney

After scrapping earlier plans for a San Francisco tryout and twice delaying its targeted Broadway debut, the long-gestating show based on Levinson's 1982 film will bow at the Signature Theat…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 1:37am on March 19, 2014☆⚑

'Bachelorette' Writer-Director Leslye Headland on Differences Between Movie and Play and Possibility of a Film Sequel by Hilary Lewis

After a Brooklyn production of her play, Harvey Weinstein's former assistant also talked about her feelings on joint VOD/theatrical releases like "Bachelorette" had and how "Bridesmaids" hel…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 4:19pm on March 16, 2014☆⚑

James Franco Finds Broadway Debut 'Of Mice and Men' 'Refreshing' by Ashley Lee

The actor, also plugging his new poetry book and "Maladies" film to Jimmy Fallon, mentioned that he's been making a short version of Harmony Korine's "Kids."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:20am on March 15, 2014☆⚑

Rocky: Theater Review by David Rooney

Sylvester Stallone is co-writer and producer on this Broadway musical adaptation of his Oscar-winning 1976 underdog boxing drama, directed by Alex Timbers.read more

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

'For the Record' Concert Series Moves to West Hollywood's DBA (Exclusive) by Brandon Kirby

The series' next installment, "For the Record: Tarantino," will begin March 27 in its new home.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 8:44pm on March 13, 2014☆⚑

Closely Related Keys: Theater Review by Myron Meisel

In the long shadow of 9/11, a corporate attorney and her newfound Iraqi half-sister struggle to construct a relationship together.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 8:06pm on March 13, 2014☆⚑

Calista Flockhart Joins L.A. Theater Works for 'The Other Place' by Jordan Riefe

The "Ally McBeal" and "Brothers and Sisters" alum will star in a new production of Sharr White's 2011 play, and audiences will be invited to attend live readings at the James Bridges Theater…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 5:45pm on March 13, 2014☆⚑

Cynthia Nixon Returns to 'The Real Thing' on Broadway by David Rooney

The Tony-winning actress will star opposite Ewan McGregor and Maggie Gyllenhaal in the revival of Tom Stoppard's play, having appeared early in her career in the original 1984 production.rea…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 5:24pm on March 13, 2014☆⚑

Blythe Danner Books 'The Country House' on Broadway by David Rooney

The Chekhov-inspired comedy from Pulitzer winner Donald Margulies will be part of Manhattan Theatre Club's 2014-15 season, along with new works from playwrights David Auburn and Frances Ya-C…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 5:28pm on March 12, 2014☆⚑

'Pretty Woman' Broadway Musical in the Works -- Again by Ashley Lee, David Rooney

A musical adaption of Garry Marshall's smash 1990 romantic comedy is eyeing the stage again -- this time, with Paula Wagner attached to produce.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 4:44pm on March 12, 2014☆⚑

Barry Manilow on Early Career: 'I Made a Fool of Myself Trying to Copy' Bette Midler (Q&A) by Jordan Riefe

The pop singer talked with THR about working with Bette Midler and Clive Davis before finding his voice, and his new musical "Harmony" running March 12 through April 13 at L.A.'s Ahmanson Th…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 1:21pm on March 12, 2014☆⚑

A Steady Rain: Theater Review by Myron Meisel

The 2009 Broadway hit drama about a pair of Chicago cops comes to West L.A. under the direction of "Scandal" star Jeff Perry.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 4:57pm on March 11, 2014☆⚑

Idina Menzel Musical 'If/Then' Earns Nearly $1 Million in First Week of Previews by Hilary Lewis

Ticket sales for the "Frozen" singer's first major Broadway role in 10 years were strong following a memorable night at the Oscars, which included having her name flubbed by John Travolta.re…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 3:56pm on March 11, 2014☆⚑

U.K.'s Olivier Awards: Jude Law, Judi Dench, Tom Hiddleston Among Nominees by Stuart Kemp

UPDATED: Warner Bros.-backed musical "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is up for seven honors at the British answer to the Tonys, which will be handed out April 13 in London.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 7:51am on March 10, 2014☆⚑

Writers for The Goldbergs, The Onion Stage Plays at L.A.'s Unscreened Theater Series by Jordan Riefe

Unscreened 2014, now through March 31 at Hollywood's Lillian Theatre, gives scribes an alternative to TV development.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 3:35pm on March 8, 2014☆⚑

'Transformers' (and Michael Bay) Parody Musical Opens in Hollywood by Jordan Riefe

L.A. satire company 30 Minute Musicals takes on Michael Bay's summer blockbuster with "Trans4mers," running weekends through March 30 at the Hudson Backstage Theatre.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:58pm on March 7, 2014☆⚑

All the Way: Theater Review by David Rooney

Bryan Cranston bites into the flavorful role of Lyndon B. Johnson in Robert Schenkkan's bio-drama, the actor's first major outing since wrapping "Breaking Bad."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 9:00pm on March 6, 2014☆⚑

Peter Sarsgaard, Chris Noth Tackle Stage Classics by David Rooney

The actors will star next season in Off Broadway productions of "Hamlet" and "Doctor Faustus" for Classic Stage Company.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 5:36pm on March 6, 2014☆⚑

Sweeney Todd: Theater Review by David Rooney

Emma Thompson shares top billing with opera star Bryn Terfel in the New York Philharmonic's semi-staged concert of the Stephen Sondheim musical, which is being filmed to air in the PBS "Live…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 4:48pm on March 6, 2014☆⚑