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Though last Sunday night was my first exposure to anything associated with the Disney triptych of made for television movies carrying the banner, High School Musical, it's my guess, judging from the enthusiastic reception the production received from an opening night audience loaded with young theatergoers, that fans of the series will not be disappointed. Paper Mill does their usual highly professional job, with a talented, energetic cast delivering Mark S. Hoebee's buoyant, quick-paced direction with gusto and singing attractively under music director Bruce W. Coyle. Denis Jones' choreography nicely fits the athletic and cheery requirements of the show's atmosphere and the design elements are sharply delivered via Kenneth Foy's kinetic set, Wade Laboissonniere's colorful, clique defining costumes and Tom Sturge's celebratory lights.

Tony Award winner NORBERT LEO BUTZ will begin performances in the acclaimed production of DAVID MAMET's SPEED-THE-PLOW tomorrow night, Tuesday December 23 at 7 pm. BUTZ will be playing the role of Bobby Gould through Sunday, January 11, 2009.

Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz and Emmy Award winner and Academy Award nominee William H. Macy have come to the rescue of the acclaimed production of David Mamet's SPEED-THE-PLOW, in the wake of the unexpected departure of Jeremy Piven.

Doubt received the most nominations for the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. The awards air Jan. 25 on TNT and TBS. Here's the complete list of nominations:

The New York Post is giving more details regarding Piven's exit from the show, and reveals that Norbert Leo Butz will step in to help the production for now. Variety reported last night that Jeremy Piven would abruptly end his run in Broadway's Speed-the-Plow, after missing Tuesday evening's performance and a Wednesday matinee.

Variety is reporting that Jeremy Piven will abruptly end his run in Broadway's 'Speed-the-Plow,' after missing Tuesday evening's performance and a Wednesday matinee. Sources revealed to Variety that Piven has informed the producers that he hasn't been feeling well and that the condition is attributable to a high mercury count.

TMZ is reporting that current Speed-The-Plow star and three-time Emmy Award winner Jeremy Piven is ailing and may not be able to return to the show.

The New York Times reports that those in the audience for the Saturday, December 13 matinee of David Mamet's Speed-the-Plow got a little something extra when a technical problem stopped the show partway through the second scene.

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met today for the second time to decide the eligibility of nine Broadway productions for the 2009 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards?, presented by The Broadway League and The American Theatre Wing.

On Saturday, November 15, 2008 the Piven Theatre Workshop hosted an exclusive party with current Speed-The-Plow star and three-time Emmy Award winner Jeremy Piven at Manhattan's trendy Level V (675 Hudson Street).

On Saturday, November 15, 2008 the Piven Theatre Workshop will host an exclusive party with current Speed-The-Plow star and three-time Emmy Award winner Jeremy Piven at Manhattan's trendy Level V (675 Hudson Street). This event will run from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am and will include cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.

The Atlantic Theater Company's critically acclaimed world premiere of David Pittu's comedy WHAT'S THAT SMELL: THE MUSIC OF JACOB STERLING had its official Opening Night of a celebrated Off-Broadway run at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) on Sunday, November 9th, 2008.

Producer/director & Mad Men fan, Richard Jay-Alexander sat with Bryan Batt to chat about his series, theatre & more.

The 20th Anniversary revival of David Mamet's Speed-The-Plow opened on October 23rd at the ETHEL BARRYMORE THEATRE (located at 243 West 47th St.) after beginning previews on Friday, October 3, 2008. BroadwayWorld and Broadway Beat were there for all the excitement!

The 20th Anniversary revival of David Mamet's Speed-The-Plow opened last night, October 23rd at the ETHEL BARRYMORE THEATRE (located at 243 West 47th St.) after beginning previews on Friday, October 3, 2008. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the red carpet arrivals as the stars entered the theater.

The 20th Anniversary revival of David Mamet's Speed-The-Plow opened last night, October 23rd at the ETHEL BARRYMORE THEATRE after beginning previews on Friday, October 3, 2008.

The 20th Anniversary revival of DAVID MAMET's Speed-The-Plow is proud to announce it will now begin previews at the ETHEL BARRYMORE THEATRE (located at 243 West 47th St.) on Friday, October 3, 2008 with a new official opening set for Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 at 7pm.

Producer/director & Mad Men fan, Richard Jay-Alexander sat with Bryan Batt to chat about his series, theatre & more.

The 20th Anniversary revival of DAVID MAMET's Speed-The-Plow begins preview performances tonight, Friday, October 3, 2008 with an official opening set for Sunday, October 26, 2008 at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street).

Last night, September 21st 2008 the 60th Annual Emmy Awards were presented at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. Theater stars Jeremy Piven, Dianne Wiest, Cynthia Nixon, Dame Eileen Atkins, Laura Linney, Alec Baldwin, Glenn Close and Zeljko Ivanek were among the winners.