June Havoc News

KMJ Productions Inc., producers of the mega-hit sketch comedy SKITZ & GIGGLEZZ, brings you it's second production "MONETTE" a one-woman show, written and produced by Kymberle Joseph and directed by Gene Hughes.

Back on March 21, Deadline.com reported that despite comments that Arthur Laurents made to the Hartford Courant earlier this month, that a GYPSY movie starring Barbra Streisand is still a possibility. Patti LuPone was asked about the potential of the film during an interview with Fort Worth theatre web site, theaterjones.com. Any thoughts on the Barbra Streisand Gypsy remake that's off and on again? Doesn't that tell you it's not going to happen? Arthur Laurents told me the three actresses he had in mind for the role, and of the three, Streisand was the best choice. I think she's the best choice. Do you think it will ever happen? I hope it doesn't?ha! Movie musicals aren't done well anyway. There's no time for applause for the numbers. They aren't shot correctly?you need to see the dancing. If Streisand gave herself over to the part...singing 'Rose's Turn' is all about giving up control and discovering it every time. I think Streisand is very in control. She would be like, 'I'm going to fart, and everyone's going to hear it!'

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is once again partnering with producer James Drayton to present the annual African-American Film Festival at 7 p.m. on three successive Tuesday evenings, March 29, April 5, 12. The theme for the 2011 African-American Film Festival is Films That You May Rather Forget.

Deadline.com is now reporting that despite comments that Arthur Laurents made to the Hartford Courant earlier this month, that a GYPSY movie starring Barbra Streisand is still a possibility. They report that 'a deal is close to being made at Universal Pictures, with Joel Silver producing. Streisand's still in as Rose and so are book writer Arthur Laurents and lyricist Stephen Sondheim.' and that 'Multiple sources said that the deal that's closing gives the show creators a strong say over the screenwriter, director, choreographer and who'll play the roles of Herbie and Louise. Warner Bros retains the rights to be co-financier after it rejected a deal that would have granted those same approvals to heirs.'

Now, Arthur Laurents tells the Hartford Courant that the film as did. As per the paper: 'But now Laurents says the film version is not going to happen 'for a really fascinating reason, much bigger than 'Gypsy.' '

MTWorks continues its acclaimed fifth season with the magical world premiere of THE FAMILY SHAKESPEARE, written by award-winning playwright and Artistic Director David Stallings and directed by founding member Antonio Miniño.

Imagine an episode of Law & Dis-Order SV EWWWW! Double Lippin' and entenDRÉ flippin' with Flavor Flav, Judge Judy, Angela Davis and the Mad Hatter! All this and more can be found in a one-time only reading of THE SOVEREIGN STATE OF BOOGEDY BOOGEDY presented by The Negro Ensemble Company on Valentine's Day, Monday, February 14, 7:00 PM at the June Havoc Theatre, at the Abingdon Theatre Complex at 312 West 36 Street, 2nd floor. Tickets are $10 and can be reserved by calling 212-582-5860.

Imagine an episode of Law & Dis-Order SV EWWWW! Double Lippin' and entenDRÉ flippin' with Flavor Flav, Judge Judy, Angela Davis and the Mad Hatter! All this and more can be found in a one-time only reading of THE SOVEREIGN STATE OF BOOGEDY BOOGEDY presented by The Negro Ensemble Company on Valentine's Day, Monday, February 14, 7:00 PM at the June Havoc Theatre, at the Abingdon Theatre Complex at 312 West 36 Street, 2nd floor. Tickets are $10 and can be reserved by calling 212-582-5860.

Barbra Streisand has confirmed to the LA Times that she will indeed star in a new film version of GYPSY. The news leaked 'a little early, because the deal wasn't finished,' Streisand said. 'I am not sure about directing it. It may just be too much. I know I will be playing the part. It's like a bookend starting with 'Funny Girl.'

Lily of the Conservative Ladies, written in 1963, is a newly discovered play by Michael Locascio, who wrote the first original play performed at LaMama. It was discovered by director Mari Gorman as she was hunting for plays for her newly formed company, Glass Beads Theatre Ensemble. The play is a 1950s Noir Suspense drama with comic overtones about a murder involving a young woman controlled by her past. Performances will be at the June Havoc Theatre.

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is once again partnering with producer James Drayton to present the annual African-American Film Festival at 7 p.m. on three successive Tuesday evenings, March 29, April 5, 12. The theme for the 2011 African-American Film Festival is Films That You May Rather Forget.

The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) announces new staff members for the 2011 season. New additions include Jason Bruffy, co-artistic director; Michael Gnat, Festabill editor; Katrin Hilbe, artistic director of international relations; and Gerald vanHeerden, co-artistic director.

Abingdon Theatre Company to present its 2010 Christopher Brian Wolk Award to Stephen Spotswood for his script THE AARONSVILLE WOMAN Tuesday, January 18, 7:30PM, in the June Havoc Theatre

Abingdon Theatre Company to present its 2010 Christopher Brian Wolk Award to Stephen Spotswood for his script THE AARONSVILLE WOMAN Tuesday, January 18, 7:30PM, in the June Havoc Theatre

Lily of the Conservative Ladies, written in 1963, is a newly discovered play by Michael Locascio, who wrote the first original play performed at LaMama. It was discovered by director Mari Gorman as she was hunting for plays for her newly formed company, Glass Beads Theatre Ensemble. The play is a 1950s Noir Suspense drama with comic overtones about a murder involving a young woman controlled by her past. Performances will be at the June Havoc Theatre.

The New York Times has gotten more information on the story, talking to both Arthur Laurents and to Stephen Sondheim who told them that Warner Brothers and Joel Silver are on board as producers, and that he'd (Laurents) suggested Tom Hanks for Herbie, an idea that he says Barbra Streisand loved. Laurents also says that Streisand is no longer going to direct the film, as she once wanted to but instead will just play the part.

Michael Riedel is reporting in the New York Post today that straight from the mouth of bookwriter Arthur Laurents is word that Barbra Streisand is 'deep in negotiations to direct, produce and star in a movie version of GYPSY' for which Laurents has given her approval. Laurents, who directed Streisand in her first Broadway show, I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE, and who wrote THE WAY WE WERE for her said that he's has long talks with her on the subject, and that 'She had a mother who she always thought was Mama Rose. I don't want to get into the details, but the point is she knows. She's got it in her. She's going to be much more than people expect.'

The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) seeks submissions for the festival's new Dance Division. The deadline for submissions is February 21, 2011.

Here's a look back and a final farewell to some of the stars that we lost in 2010.

The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) presents the second annual MITF Symposium on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 11am at The June Havoc Theatre at the Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex, 312 W 36th St., first floor, NYC.