BWW Reviews: Murray Mednick's Latest Bows at the Lounge Theatre
by Don Grigware
- May 22, 2012
After years of popularity with innovative 'realism-plus' theatre, Murray Mednick's work stands tall, and surprisingly this is my first taste of a Mednick play. I hope it's not my last! My first being The Fool and the Red Queen, now receiving its world premiere production at the Lounge Theatre in Hollywood. With fine direction by Mednick and Guy Zimmerman and a noteworthy cast, the play is an intriguingly magical odyssey that may not suit everyone's tastebuds, but which will certainly compel, entertain, and maybe even enlighten.
STAGE TUBE: Jerry Seinfeld Reveals Least Favorite SEINFELD Episode on Bravo
by Caryn Robbins
- May 22, 2012
Comedian and sitcom star Jerry Seinfeld appeared on last night's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE with host Andy Cohen and had to participate in the dreaded 'Plead the Fifth' segment of the show. Seinfeld was forced to answer such questions as 'which is your least favorite 'Seinfeld' episode?' and 'how long he's been master of his domain?'
PBS Presents JOHNNY CARSON: KING OF LATE NIGHT Documentary Tonight, 5/14
by TV News Desk
- May 14, 2012
Two-time Emmy®-winning filmmaker Peter Jones explores his life, career, complexities, and contradictions in the two-hour documentary American Masters JOHNNY CARSON: KING OF LATE NIGHT premiering nationally tonight, May 14, 2012 at 9 pm (ET) on PBS (check local listings). 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of Carson taking over The Tonight Show from Jack Paar and the 20th anniversary of his retirement.
Horse Trade Theater Group and Strange Dog Theatre Company Present CLAIRE WENT TO FRANCE, Beginning 5/24
by Kelsey Denette
- May 10, 2012
Horse Trade Theater Group will present StrangeDog Theatre Company's production of Ben Clawson's (The Dangers of Electric Lighting at Luna Stage Company) CLAIRE WENT TO FRANCE. The production will be directed by Artem Yatsunov (Bootstraps at Luna Stage Company) and will feature Scott Cagney, Ailee Chan, Tony K. Knotts, Gary Martins, and Shannon Sullivan. The creative team will include Costume Design by Steph Cathro, Lighting Design by Abby Hoke-Brady, Set Design by Jessica Parks, and Scenic Art by Sara Sciabbarrasi.
BWW Reviews: 'Agatha Christie's Vier Frauen und ein Mord' Theater im Palais
by Marcel Konrath
- May 4, 2012
Miss Marple ist Geschworene in einem Mordprozess. Das Urteil kann für alle eigentlich nur 'schuldig' lauten. Doch Miss Marple stellt sich als einzige quer und hält den Morder für unschuldig. Da keiner sich ihrer These anschließen will, beginnt sie nun selber zu ermitteln. Ihre Nachforschungen führen sie zu einer Theatergruppe, wo sie nun als Schauspielerin anheuert...
Michael Braun, Roe Hartrampf et al. to Star in Second Stage Theatre's THE BAD GUYS, 6/4; Full Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 30, 2012
Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) kicks off the 10th anniversary of its Uptown Series with the world premiere of The Bad Guys, written by Alena Smith and directed by Hal Brooks. The Bad Guys will feature Michael Braun (War Horse), Roe Hartrampf (Unnatural Acts), James McMenamin (Suicide, Incorporated), Tobias Segal (The Miracle Worker) and Raviv Ullman (Russian Transport). Previews begin on May 22nd and opening night is Monday, June 4th.
Van Wezel’s 2011-2012 Season Chalks Up Over $6 Million in Sales
by Kelsey Denette
- Apr 27, 2012
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has just completed one of the most successful seasons in the theater's forty-two year history, surpassing last season's sales. This year's sales were $6,207,790 and 108,737 tickets sold, while last year's sales were $5,559,227 and 99,946 tickets sold. This amount consists of Van Wezel presented Main Stage performances only, and does not take into account local companies, event rentals, and Van Wezel Schooltime performances.
PBS to Present JOHNNY CARSON: KING OF LATE NIGHT Documentary, 5/14
by Caryn Robbins
- Apr 25, 2012
Two-time Emmy®-winning filmmaker Peter Jones explores his life, career, complexities, and contradictions in the two-hour documentary American Masters JOHNNY CARSON: KING OF LATE NIGHT premiering nationally Monday, May 14, 2012 at 9 pm (ET) on PBS (check local listings). 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of Carson taking over The Tonight Show from Jack Paar and the 20th anniversary of his retirement.
CONAN to Do Week of Shows From Chicago 6/11 - 14
by Caryn Robbins
- Apr 24, 2012
TBS's Emmy(R)-nominated late-night series CONAN will head back out on the road this summer, this time for a week of shows in Chicago to kick off the 2012 edition of the TBS JUST FOR LAUGHS CHICAGO Comedy Festival. The shows will originate from The Chicago Theatre.
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