Jane Kaczmarek News

On Friday, November 4th, The American Songbook Project held its annual signature event, their 'Name That Tune' benefit at the historic Hudson Theater in New York. Their mission is to preserve the American Songbook by bringing professional singers in the NYC schools. This year they honored Broadway composer Jerry Herman and Guild Hall (East Hampton), both of whom celebrated their 80th birthdays this year. Liz Smith emceed the Jerry Herman tribute and her passionate, loving remarks about her friend included 'It is said by show biz insiders that Jerry is so universal the you just hear a song of his once and you can hum it or sing it. And you probably can't stop. That is pretty damned great. He is universal in the musical theater, the songsmith of modern American life.' Mr. Herman's tribute included performances by James Darrah recreating his role of Ambrose Kemper from the last Carol Channing revival of Hello Dolly singing 'It Only Takes a Moment;' Meredith Patterson and Jeffry Denman performing 'Tap Your Troubles Away' from Mack and Mabel; and Andrea McArdle singing 'If He Walked into My Life Today' from Mame accompanied movingly by nine-year old Kyrian Friedenberg on trumpet.

Alfred Molina, David Krumholtz and Jane Kaczmarek star when L.A. Theatre Work's records Michael Frayn's Tony award-winning drama for radio broadcast. A world at war, two scientists, and a meeting that may well have determined who would create the most dangerous weapon mankind has ever known. How different would the world have looked had the Nazis been first to build an atomic bomb? All performances will be recorded to air on L.A. Theatre Works' syndicated radio theater series, which broadcasts weekly on public radio stations nationwide and can be streamed on demand at www.latw.org.

The American Songbook Project, a non-profit organization that brings American music programs back into New York public schools, will honor legendary composer Jerry Herman and Guild Hall (East Hampton, NY) at their annual signature event 'Name That Tune' on Friday, November 4, 2011 at the historic Hudson Theater in New York City.

Jane Kaczmarek has joined the cast of NBC's Whitney, according to a report from Reuters.

Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays - A funny, provocative evening of new plays by award-winning playwrights starring a rotating celebrity cast to benefit marriage equality. This engaging theatrical event of nine exciting short plays includes a 'wedding reception' audience talkback following each performance. Come for the shows but stay for the cake! A portion of the net proceeds will benefit the work of the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center.

Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays - A funny, provocative evening of new plays by award-winning playwrights starring a rotating celebrity cast to benefit marriage equality.

Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays - A funny, provocative evening of new plays by award-winning playwrights starring a rotating celebrity cast to benefit marriage equality.

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, and LA Stage Alliance, the leading service provider for the performing arts in greater Los Angeles, are proud to announce the 2011 TCG National Conference Honorary Committee of distinguished artists who have had impressive careers on stage, screen and with the written word.

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, and LA Stage Alliance, the leading service provider for the performing arts in greater Los Angeles, are proud to announce the 2011 TCG National Conference Honorary Committee of distinguished artists who have had impressive careers on stage, screen and with the written word.

This spring, the acclaimed literary series Selected Shorts: A Celebration of the Short Story returns to the Getty Center from March 26-27, 2011 with an unforgettable lineup of stories. Produced by New York's Symphony Space, this year's series, Delicious Fictions, features three performances by Leonard Nimoy (Star Trek), Tim Curry (The Rocky Horror Picture Show), Denis O'Hare (True Blood), Christina Pickles (Friends), Josh Radnor (How I Met Your Mother), and other top actors reading luscious tales of food and passions, politics, mystery, and deep sea adventure. After each matinee performance and 45 minutes before Saturday's evening program, a perfectly paired wine and a scrumptious treat inspired by the series will be served.

The Ojai Playwrights Conference launches its 14th season with its annual Benefit Gala themed 'Substance of Desire' - a celebration of love, lust and laughter in the plays of Jon Robin Baitz. Scheduled for Saturday, March 26, 2011, the Benefit begins at 5:30 pm at Matilija Auditorium with a dramatic event created especially for this evening. The all- star cast includes David Burtka, Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met your Mother), Jane Kaczmarek (Malcolm in the Middle), Stacy Keach (Lights Out), Ron Rifkin (Brothers & Sisters), Steven Weber (Wings), Noah Wyle (ER) and others to be announced. Following the show, the festivities continue at St. Thomas Aquinas Hall with music, martinis, a gourmet dinner prepared by celebrity chef Michael Hollingsworth, the 2011 OPC Awards, and a live auction featuring fabulous trips and entertainment packages.

This spring, the acclaimed literary series Selected Shorts: A Celebration of the Short Story returns to the Getty Center from March 26-27, 2011 with an unforgettable lineup of stories. Produced by New York's Symphony Space, this year's series, Delicious Fictions, features three performances by Leonard Nimoy (Star Trek), Tim Curry (The Rocky Horror Picture Show), Denis O'Hare (True Blood), Christina Pickles (Friends), Josh Radnor (How I Met Your Mother), and other top actors reading luscious tales of food and passions, politics, mystery, and deep sea adventure. After each matinee performance and 45 minutes before Saturday's evening program, a perfectly paired wine and a scrumptious treat inspired by the series will be served.

Casting is complete for L.A. Theatre Works' upcoming recording of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Eric Simonson. Stacy Keach heads the cast as Willy Loman, with Jane Kaczmarek as Linda Loman; Steven Culp as Biff Loman; and John Sloan as Happy Loman.

Meet hard-working salesman Willy Loman as he chases the American Dream in Arthur Miller's Pulitzer Prize winning tragedy, Death of a Salesman. Stacy Keach and Jane Kaczmarek head the cast when Academy Award-winning filmmaker Eric Simonson directs one of the most important dramas of all time for L.A. Theatre Works. Five performances will be recorded March 16-20 at the Skirball Cultural Center for future radio broadcast; L.A. Theatre Works' nationally syndicated radio theater series airs locally in Southern California on KPCC 89.3 every Saturday from 10 pm -midnight and can be streamed on demand at www.latw.org. Employing stark realism, expressionism and archetypal characters with compassionate simplicity, Death of a Salesman remains one of American drama's most riveting and timeless works. Miller's devastating social commentary explores the pursuit of success and failure in the ever-shifting ideals of the American landscape. Willy Loman loses his tenuous grasp on reality as he struggles to achieve the noble dream of owning his home, suffering the terrible consequences of chasing after an illusion at the expense of his family and ultimately, himself.

Casting is complete for L.A. Theatre Works' upcoming recording of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Eric Simonson. Stacy Keach heads the cast as Willy Loman, with Jane Kaczmarek as Linda Loman; Steven Culp as Biff Loman; and John Sloan as Happy Loman.

The Ojai Playwrights Conference launches its 14th season with its annual Benefit Gala themed 'Substance of Desire' - a celebration of love, lust and laughter in the plays of Jon Robin Baitz. Scheduled for Saturday, March 26, 2011, the Benefit begins at 5:30 pm at Matilija Auditorium with a dramatic event created especially for this evening. The all- star cast includes David Burtka, Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met your Mother), Jane Kaczmarek (Malcolm in the Middle), Stacy Keach (Lights Out), Ron Rifkin (Brothers & Sisters), Steven Weber (Wings), Noah Wyle (ER) and others to be announced. Following the show, the festivities continue at St. Thomas Aquinas Hall with music, martinis, a gourmet dinner prepared by celebrity chef Michael Hollingsworth, the 2011 OPC Awards, and a live auction featuring fabulous trips and entertainment packages.

Original costumes from The Kids Are All Right, the Focus Features movie that is Academy Award-nominated for Best Picture, Best Actress (Annette Bening), Best Supporting Actor (Mark Ruffalo), and Best Original Screenplay (Lisa Cholodenko & Stuart Blumberg), will be auctioned off online through the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation, with the proceeds to benefit children's charities.

Meet hard-working salesman Willy Loman as he chases the American Dream in Arthur Miller's Pulitzer Prize winning tragedy, Death of a Salesman. Stacy Keach and Jane Kaczmarek head the cast when Academy Award-winning filmmaker Eric Simonson directs one of the most important dramas of all time for L.A. Theatre Works. Five performances will be recorded March 16-20 at the Skirball Cultural Center for future radio broadcast; L.A. Theatre Works' nationally syndicated radio theater series airs locally in Southern California on KPCC 89.3 every Saturday from 10 pm -midnight and can be streamed on demand at www.latw.org. Employing stark realism, expressionism and archetypal characters with compassionate simplicity, Death of a Salesman remains one of American drama's most riveting and timeless works. Miller's devastating social commentary explores the pursuit of success and failure in the ever-shifting ideals of the American landscape. Willy Loman loses his tenuous grasp on reality as he struggles to achieve the noble dream of owning his home, suffering the terrible consequences of chasing after an illusion at the expense of his family and ultimately, himself.