Kirstie Alley News

According to the NY Times, Kirstie Alley is currently in negotiations to star in THE FABULOUS LIES OF HOLLYWOOD WHORES, a new play that is aimimg for a Broadway run in 2012. Broadway veteran and music star Lance Basss serves as a producer for the show, along with Jamie Kennedy, Beverley Mitchell and Matt Seifnia.

High praise from his dance partner aside, Kressley revealed for the first time, on 'GMA,' that Trebunskaya was not his first choice for a professional partner. Comparing the process of the show's 13 celebrities being paired with professional dancers to online dating, Kressley said it was Russian dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy, paired this season with U.S. soccer star Hope Solo, whom he really wanted to move with on the dance floor.

Kirstie Alley was back in the spotlight this year due to her success on 'Dancing with the Stars.' As previously reported, the actress has been vocal about her her desire to take her talents to the Broadway stage in a play. Now according to Deadline.com, Alley is ditching her dreams of starring in a Broadway show to star in a new coedy for ABC titled The Manzani's. As described by Deadline, the show is 'a new take on Roseanne, and stars Alley as a very opinionated wife/mother who, along with her family, the Manzanis, moves to repressed country club town.'

It's that time of year again: a new crop of celebrities, a new ballroom stage, and a new season of Dancing With the Stars!

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Talk show listings for Thursday, September 15.

Talk show listings for Thursday, September 15.

Kirstie Alley was back in the spotlight this year due to her success on 'Dancing with the Stars.' As previously reported, the actress has been vocal about her her desire to take her talents to the Broadway stage in a play. Now according to Deadline.com, Alley is ditching her dreams of starring in a Broadway show to star in a new coedy for ABC titled The Manzani's. As described by Deadline, the show is 'a new take on Roseanne, and stars Alley as a very opinionated wife/mother who, along with her family, the Manzanis, moves to repressed country club town.'

THEY WERE ALL THERE...British Royalty, Hollywood A-Listers, legendary athletes, beauty queens, NYC socialites and top business executives. They all came together to support the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and Young Americans' Challenge at the Pierre Hotel. Sponsored by RBC Capital, the night was filled with entertainment, heart-warming speeches, much laughter and great food. The ballroom was bursting with British tradition... from the sound of bagpipes to the smell of Yorkshire Roses, to the haunting music of BILLY ELLIOT. HRH The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, graciously greeted guests with a smile, clearly enjoying the fun and laughter of the guests, and the special message of the Speakers. Check out photos from the event below!

A black-tie dinner was held last night, June 23 at the Pierre Hotel in celebration of the best of British humor and entertainment to benefit the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and Young Americans' Challenge. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award was created by HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in 1956. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award has been dedicated to the personal development of young people, aged 14-25, from all backgrounds. The Award honors those who have made great personal achievements in the areas of service, exploration in a challenging environment, skills and physical recreation. Check out photos from the event below!

Bravo courses through the landscape of American pop culture from the perspective of comedian Kathy Griffin as she returns to the stage for her ninth original one-hour comedy special, 'Kathy Griffin: Gurrl Down!' premiering on Tuesday, June 22 at 9pm ET/PT.

Bravo courses through the landscape of American pop culture from the perspective of comedian Kathy Griffin as she returns to the stage for her ninth original one-hour comedy special, 'Kathy Griffin: Gurrl Down!' premiering on Tuesday, June 22 at 9pm ET/PT.

Director Kate Adams-Johnson, aka Nashville's busiest choreographer, is putting yet another cast through its paces in preparation for yet another opening night. Only this time, she's serious. Very serious. The show she's helming this time, you see, is every dancer's holy grail: A Chorus Line. In the cast, you'll find a blending of familiar faces and newcomers. During the run-up to the show's June 9 opening night, we'll introduce you to Kate's cast - and next up is her longtime collaborator, the fearless actor/director/choreographer/raconteur Tim Larson, with whom she's worked on numerous musicals of the past few years, including the critically acclaimed Titanic, in which Larson and company sunk a ship.

On Twitter Watch, Kirstie Alley wrote '@wonton12 not gonna SEE. I'M gonna BE on Broadway.....' Tony?? Oh Tony, is that you Tony????'.. A girl can dream, right? Great meeting!!... BroadwAy here I come!!!!.....'

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's new feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more! For last week's biggest events: visit THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: May 12-20!

Last night on Dancing with the Stars, Pittsburgh Steeler Hines Ward and his partner Kym Johnson won the ultimate rize and went home with the coveted mirror ball trophy. Check out photos from the episode below!

Tonight was the DANCING WITH THE STARS season finale! Whether your favorite left early in the competition, or danced for the title last night, all three of the finalists have shown determination, energy, and poise to make it this far.

This week on 'Dancing with the Stars' the final 3 battled one last time in attempts to win the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy. Check out images from the episode below!

Kirstie Alley is back in the spotlight due to her success on 'Dancing with the Stars.' As previously reported, the actress has been vocal about her her desire to take her talents to the Broadway stage in a play. On last night's episode, Alley revealed that she may be one step closer to the dream, as she has already been offered a role. As reported in EW.com, she stated: 'I was offered a Broadway play...I'm not going to do it, because my friends said, `don't do one if you can't get a Tony!' But I am tempted. There a couple I want to do.' She revealed no further details about the gig.