Allison Janney News

The Muckenthaler Cultural Center, will host a special VIP event on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7:00 p.m., featuring an exclusive appearance by Gregory Maguire, author of the bestselling novel Wicked, and a special performance by Megan Hilty, reprising her role as Glinda, with Broadway guests singing your favorite songs from the Tony Award-winning musical inspired by the book. This will be Gregory Maguire's only appearance in California this year.

The Muckenthaler Cultural Center, will host a special VIP event on Thursday, October 15, at 7:00 p.m., featuring an exclusive appearance by Gregory Maguire, author of the bestselling novel WICKED, and a special performance by Megan Hilty, reprising her role as Glinda, with Broadway guests singing favorite songs from the Tony® Award-winning musical inspired by the book. This will be Gregory Maguire's only appearance in California this year. The "Wicked" event is a VIP pre-party for the Center's Third Annual Moonlight Masquerade Gala, presented by Salon Lujon Day Spa and Colette's Catering, to be held on Sunday, October 25, at 5 p.m. The $150 ticket will get you into both events. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Muckenthaler Cultural Center's educational programs, which serve all of Orange County.

'True Colors Cabaret,' a new monthly cabaret show, hits Feinstein's at the Loews Regency, 'the nightclub of New York,' starting tonight, Monday, September 28. The next show will be Monday, October 26, featuring Lauper and HAIR star Gavin Creel. All of the net proceeds from 'True Colors Cabaret' support the True Colors Fund and Broadway Impact.

True Colors Cabaret, a new monthly cabaret show, hits Feinstein's at the Loews Regency, 'the nightclub of New York,' starting Monday, September 28. The next show will be Monday, October 26. All of the net proceeds from True Colors Cabaret support the True Colors Fund and Broadway Impact.

HAIR star Michael James Scott's fashion segments are back on BroadwayWorld.com and bigger and better than ever.

An original cast member off and on B'way and in London, Ann rejoined the show for its final months.

9 To 5: The Musical played its final Broadway performance on Sunday, September 6, 2009, following 24 previews and 148 performances.

9 To 5: The Musical will play its final Broadway performance today Sunday, September 6, 2009, following 24 previews and 148 performances. 9 To 5: The Musical opened at the Marriott Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway) on April 30, 2009 starring four-time Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block, Megan Hilty, and two-time Tony Award nominee Marc Kudisch.

BroadwayWorld.com is proud to present its newest weekly feature, presented in association with and to celebrate the importance of the Actors' Equity Association. 'AEA' or 'Equity', founded in 1913, is the labor union that represents more than 48,000 Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions and provides a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans, for its members.

Broadway Sessions w/ Ben D is thrilled to welcome cast members from '9 to 5' September 1st.

Broadway Sessions w/ Ben D is thrilled to welcome cast members from '9 to 5' September 1st.

Charles Busch and Julie Halston will host this year's Primary Stages 25th Anniversary Gala Benefit to be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel (109 East 42nd Street) on Monday, November 9, 2009. This year's 'Leading Ladies' Penny Fuller and Isabel Keating are set to perform and will be joined by Elysabeth Kleinhans, and celebrity guests Allison Janney, Marian Seldes and Elizabeth Wilson in helping Primary Stages celebrate their 25th Anniversary Season.

Carrie Dunn talks to Alan Cumming about his one-man show, I Bought A Blue Car Today, Liza Minnelli, and what's happening with Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark...

In-keeping with their series of once in a lifetime auction packages, Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) announces an offering that will sure to leave the winner singing 'What a way to spend and evening!'

The American Theatre Wing has announced that four-time Emmy Award-winner and 2009 Tony Award Nominee Allison Janney, currently starring on Broadway in 9 to 5, is the next guest on their popular interview show, 'Downstage Center.' Hosted by American Theatre Wing Executive Director Howard Sherman, 'Downstage Center' features weekly in-depth interviews with the leading artists and professionals working on stage today. Janney's interview is available as a podcast beginning today (Monday, 8/17) through iTunes or an RSS feed.

Allison Janney and Kathy Fitzgerald dropped in on former 9 TO 5 co-star Ann Harada at AVENUE Q on Sunday, August 2.

The Broadway real estate game is in full swing with the news that the Marriott Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway), current home to 9 to 5: The Musical, will soon be available. The big question now is what might be going into that theatre.

True Colors Cabaret, a new monthly cabaret show, hits Feinstein's at the Loews Regency, 'the nightclub of New York,' starting Monday, September 28. The next show will be Monday, October 26. All of the net proceeds from True Colors Cabaret support the True Colors Fund and Broadway Impact.