RIALTO CHATTER: Rosie to Film New OWN Show at New World Stages?

According to Rosie Radio, in a recent interview with Avenue Q and Imaginocean's John Targaglia, Rosie O'Donnell may be filming her new talk show, which will premiere on Oprah's OWN, from Off-Broadway's New World Stages.

As BroadwayWorld previously revealed, O'Donnell will be the host of a daytime hour-long television talk show that will premiere on Oprah's OWN Network beginning in September of 2011. Rosie tells Tartaglia that one possible site for the show is New World Stages. 

Current shows playing at New World Stages incude: Naked Boys Singing, Imaginocean, Avenue Q, Gazillion Bubble Show, Freckleface Strawberry,  The 39 Steps, and Devil Boys From Beyond.

NEW WORLD STAGES is constructed on (and under) the site of the former Madison Square Garden, the newly renovated underground facility is centered on a large common lobby and public art gallery, serviced by two bars, a coat check, generous bathroom facilities and a separate public lounge. Five distinct stages ranging in size from 199 to 499 seats convenient to Hotels, restaurants, transportation and parking.

An Award Winning state-of-the-art theatrical venue just west of Time Square. (50th St between 8th an 9th Avenue.)

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