InDepth InterView: Connie Britton Talks AMERICAN HORROR STORY, Neighborhood Playhouse, African Children's Choir & More
by Pat Cerasaro
- Oct 22, 2011
Acing the tailor-made lead role in GLEE creators' Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk's new supernaturally-themed FX series AMERICAN HORROR STORY, the former FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS star Connie Britton is finding herself at a career peak (look no further than the cover of this week's Entertainment Weekly that just hit newsstands yesterday). Britton's bright beginnings at the Neighborhood Playhouse and study under acclaimed acting instructor Sanford Meisner - as well as her Off-Broadway and stage work - have clearly prepared her well for the tricky ROSEMARY'S BABY-esque role of a lifetime that Murphy, Falchuk and company have devised for her on the star-studded nighttime soap thriller - which also features TV heavyweight Dylan McDermott, as well as two-time Oscar-winner Jessica Lange and Tony-winner (and TRUE BLOOD's King of the Vampires), Denis O'Hare. Discussing all aspects of the first three episodes of the surprise hit horror series, as well as offering some hints as to what we can expect from the forthcoming two-part Halloween special and upcoming episodes (including a Rubber Man tease), Britton and I dissect the complex inter-workings of the Harmon family and the house from Hell that they now reside in - as well as its ghostly inhabitants. Will they somehow make it out alive? And, who exactly is the new ghost in house, revealed just this week, played by previous InDepth InterView participant Lily Rabe? What can we expect from Zachary Quinto's first appearance coming up this week? And, what about The Infatata? As Murphy's original pitch's tagline states, "The House Wins," but, as far as AMERICAN HORROR STORY goes, the actors do, too. In addition to all about AMERICAN HORROR STORY, Britton and I also discuss her passionate dedication to Bono's ONE charity, as well as her participation in supporting the African Children's Choir, who will be performing at a gala raising awareness and funds on Monday at The Highline Ballroom.
Orlandersmith, Hope, Laurence et al. Set for HORSEDREAMS at Rattlestick, Opens 11/9
by Lauren Wolman
- Oct 22, 2011
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of HORSEDREAMS, a new play written by and featuring award-winning and Pulitzer Prize finalist, Dael Orlandersmith. The third production of the company's 17th season, performances of HORSEDREAMS will begin Wednesday, November 9th at Rattlestick Theater (224 Waverly Place - off Seventh Avenue South, between Perry & West 11th Streets). The official opening night is set for Thursday, November 17th. The production is scheduled to run through December 11th. Gordon Edelstein directs.
Dael Orlandersmith Leads Rattlestick's HORSEDREAMS
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Oct 21, 2011
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of HORSEDREAMS, a new play written by and featuring award-winning and Pulitzer Prize finalist, Dael Orlandersmith.
Roundabout's SONS OF THE PROPHET Opens Tomorrow Night
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Oct 19, 2011
Tomorrow night is the official opening of Roundabout Theatre Company's New York Premiere of Stephen Karam's new play Sons of the Prophet, directed by Peter DuBois. The cast features Yusef Bulos (Bill), Jonathan Louis Dent (Vin), Santino Fontana (Joseph), Joanna Gleason (Gloria), Lizbeth Mackay (Mrs. McAndrew), Dee Nelson (Dr. Manor), Chris Perfetti (Charles), Charles Socarides (Timothy).
Cheyenne Jackson, Jane Krakowski, Kelli O'Hara et al. Lead Roundabout's SHE LOVES ME Benefit Performance, Dec. 5
by Jessica Lewis
- Oct 5, 2011
Roundabout Theatre Company has announced Cheyenne Jackson (Xanadu), Tony Award winner Jane Krakowski (Nine), three-time Tony nominee Kelli O'Hara (The Pajama Game), Josh Radnor ('How I Met Your Mother'), Tony nominee Michael McGrath (Memphis), Tony nominee Rory O'Malley (The Book of Mormon) and four-time Tony nominee Victor Garber (Present Laughter) leading an all-star cast in a one-night only performance of SHE LOVES ME. The romantic musical comedy features a book by Joe Masteroff (Cabaret), music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof).
ANYTHING GOES' Colin Donnell to Appear on ROUNDTABLE Today
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 28, 2011
Anything Goes' Colin Donnell ('Billy Crocker') will be interviewed on WAMC radio's 'The Roundtable' on Wednesday, September 28th at 11:35AM. For WAMC station information: http://www.wamc.org/prog-roundtable.html
ANYTHING GOES Revival Extends Through April 2012!
by Nicole Rosky
- Sep 19, 2011
Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced a new block of tickets now on-sale through April 29th, 2012. Anything Goes currently stars 2011 Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as 'Reno Sweeney' and Tony and Academy Award winner Joel Grey as 'Moonface Martin,' and is directed and choreographed by 2011 Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall.
STAGE TUBE: RoseMary Harris, Todd Haimes, et al. on ROAD TO MECCA
by Nicole Rosky
- Sep 16, 2011
Roundabout Theatre Company will featureTony Award winner RoseMary Harris as 'Miss Helen,' Carla Gugino as 'Elsa Barlow' and Tony Award winner Jim Dale as 'Marius Byleveld' in the Broadway premiere production of Athol Fugard's play The Road To Mecca, directed by Gordon Edelstein. Check out what the cast has to say anout the show below!
STAGE TUBE: MAN AND BOY TV Spot Released!
by Nicole Rosky
- Sep 15, 2011
Roundabout Theatre Company presents three-time Tony Award winner Frank Langella as 'Gregor Antonescu' in Terence Rattigan's drama Man and Boy, directed by Maria Aitken. As part of the centennial celebration of English playwright Terence Rattigan, Man and Boy began previews on September 9th and opens officially on October 9, 2011 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. This will be a limited engagement through November 27, 2011. Check out the new TV spot for the show below!
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