Douglas Carter Beane News

Due to popular demand, Blazeco Productions' acclaimed staging of Douglas Carter Beane's Tony Award-nominated comedy The Little Dog Laughed - which closes July 8 at The Secret Rose Theatre in NoHo - will reopen August 17 for an extended run at Zephyr Theatre in West Hollywood.

Piper Theatre brings the unrestrained fun and fashions of the 1970s to the Old Stone House this July, as they present the Brooklyn premiere of 'Xanadu,' the musical comedy adapted from the 1980 cult classic film starring Olivia Newton-John. Go inside rehearsal with the cast below!

Piper Theatre's free production of the musical 'Xanadu' premieres at the Old Stone House tonight, July 5. This will be the first time 'Xanadu' is performed in Brooklyn, and where better to have an all-rollerskating cast, belting out an ELO soundtrack, than outdoors, in a park, in summer? Second Stage will also feature an original adaptation of H.G. Wells' 'Island of Dr. Moreau,' premiering July 7, continuing Piper's tradition of scary stories on summer nights

Silver Spring Stage presents Stop Kiss by Diana Son, directed by Chris Curtis and produced by Lennie Magida, a striking, provocative and powerful story of two women whose first kiss prompts a violent attack that transforms their lives in a way they could never anticipate. Stop Kiss will perform weekends June 29 to July 21.

Victoria Clark, Harriet Harris, Ann Harada and Peter Bartlett will join Laura Osnes as Cinderella and Santino Fontana as the Prince in a workshop of the new production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA August 2nd and 3rd in New York, it has been announced by the musical's producer Center Theatre Group in association with Robyn Goodman, Stephen Kocis and Jill Furman.

Opening tonight, June 27, 2012, and playing through July 15, ArtsWest presents Xanadu. From the ArtsWest team that brought you Side Show and The Rocky Horror Show comes another summer-time sensation. This production, which features 16-21 year-old pre-professionals, brings back to the stage the Broadway World Award winner, Kody Bringman, as Sonny, and Broadway World Award nominee, Becca Orts, as Kira.

According to the New York Times, Broadway favorite Nathan Lane will be heading back to Broadway in Douglas Carter Beane's The Nance, a new play about a performer who played the role of the nance in burlesque shows in the early 20th century. Lincoln Center Theater is looking to bring the show to Broadway in spring 2013, with Jack O'Brien attached to direct.

Douglas Carter Beane's Tony nominated Best Play of 2007 The Little Dog Laughed, with its satirical take on happiness Hollywood Style, especially in its depiction of gay relationships, is timely, topical and most welcome in LA, where ironically there's still enough animosity and money stacked up against same sex marriage. Now at the Secret Rose Theatre in NoHo, Blazeco Productions offers a highly earnest endeavor.

Silver Spring Stage presents Stop Kiss by Diana Son, directed by Chris Curtis and produced by Lennie Magida, a striking, provocative and powerful story of two women whose first kiss prompts a violent attack that transforms their lives in a way they could never anticipate. Stop Kiss will perform weekends June 29 to July 21.

Pantochino Productions Inc. has launched an on online fundraising campaign via Kickstarter to continue to bring original theatre for the entire family to New Haven. The company, led by Bert Bernardi and Jimmy Johansmeyer, is scheduled to launch it's second season in October.

Transport Group, the Drama Desk and OBIE award-winning theatre company, presents a one-night-only, all-star concert of the acclaimed 1983 Broadway musical Baby, taking place tonight, Monday, June 18 at 7pm at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher Street.

The stars came out to see two-time Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone perform at the opening week of 54 BELOW. Visitors included LuPone's Evita co-star Mandy Patinkin; from 'The View,' Joy Behar; from '30 Rock,' Jane Krakowski; Motown legend Darlene Love; playwright Douglas Carter Beane; Tony Award winning-director Jerry Zaks; Broadway composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa; nightclub performer Natalie Douglas and more. Check out photos of the guests below!

Piper Theatre's free production of the musical 'Xanadu' premieres at the Old Stone House July 5, and we're hoping that you can mention it online. This will be the first time 'Xanadu' is performed in Brooklyn, and where better to have an all-rollerskating cast, belting out an ELO soundtrack, than outdoors, in a park, in summer? Second stage will feature an original adaptation of H.G. Wells' 'Island of Dr. Moreau,' premiering July 7, continuing Piper's tradition of scary stories on summer nights.

A closeted film actor. The rent boy who loves him. His girlfriend. The agent who sees love as just another irritating speed bump on the road to serious power. Those conflicted characters take center stage in Douglas Carter Beane's Tony Award-nominated comedy The Little Dog Laughed, presented by Blazeco Productions at The Secret Rose Theatre in North Hollywood tonight, June 15 - July 8, 2012.

Yesterday, June 12, SISTER ACT star Raven-Symone stopped by LIVE With Kelly with Kelly Ripa and guest host Jerry O'Connell to share a special summer recipe in the show's Grilling With The Stars segment. So what is one of Raven's favorite summer eats? Click below to find out!

Beck Center for the Arts has announced its 2012/2013 Professional Theater season including five locally produced premieres and an eclectic mix of outrageous comedies, award-winning musicals and inspiring dramas that Northeast Ohio audiences have come to expect from Beck Center.

Tony night was one for the record books and BroadwayWorld.com brought you live updates all night, with LOTS more to come...Here are highlights from the three-hour ceremony from the Beacon Theatre, on the CBS television network on Sunday, June 10, 2012.

Tony night was one for the record books and BroadwayWorld.com brought you live updates all night, with LOTS more to come...