Laura Linney News

Today, I want to introduce you to an organization I've known about for years but didn't fully understand until I learned about it through -- what else -- Twitter. It's simultaneously one of the most visible theatrical organizations, and yet one whose scope is seldom fully grasped. I'm talking about the American Theatre Wing, best known as the creator and managing organization of the Tony Awards. But you may not know how much else they do for the theatrical arts, in New York and beyond.

BWW just recently launched a photo store to benefit BC/EFA featuring stunning images of Broadway's brightest stars. The unique feature gives readers a chance to purchase prints of our photos since the web site launched back in 2003. Previously only available at BC/EFA's Flea Markets, where we often sold out of images, we're now making a selection of photos available for purchase online and just like at the Flea Market, a portion of all proceeds will go straight to BC/EFA.

The Gay & Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association today announced winners for the group's second annual Dorian Awards, which honor their picks for the best in film and television of all kinds.

The Broadway community mourns the loss of Romulus Linney and Ellen Stewart, who both recently died at the ages of 80 and 91 respectively. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in their memory on Wednesday, January 19th, at exactly 8:00pm for one minute.

TIME STANDS STILL, Broadway's best reviewed new play at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street), continues its talkback series Tuesday, January 18 following the 7 PM performance with an edition sponsored by The Associated Press.

Stage and screen star Laura Linney has won a Golden Globe Award for 'Best Actress in a Television Musical or Comedy' for her performance in THE BIG C.

Because giving back is always in style: Little Black Dress Wines kicks off another year supporting two great charities - Dress for Success and Clothes Off Our Back Foundation - through its annual celebrity little black dress and autographed wine bottle auctions.

TIME STANDS STILL, Broadway's best reviewed new play at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street), continues its talkback series Tuesday, January 18 following the 7 PM performance with an edition sponsored by The Associated Press.

According to People.com, Broadway veteran Alicia Silverstone is pregnant with her first child. The 34 year old actress and her husband, Christopher Jarecki have been married since June of 2005.

The 68th Golden Globe® Awards aired LIVE coast-to-coast Sunday night, January 16, 2011 on NBC from 5:00-8:00 p.m. (PST) /8:00-11:00 p.m. (EST) from the Beverly Hilton Hotel with host Ricky Gervais. The awards were seen in more than 160 countries. BroadwayWorld bruoght you real-time updates and coverage throughout the night!

Composer, conductor, arranger and all-around music man Lance Horne is a very busy musician these days: this week's GENIUS OF AUTISM benefit and the upcoming American Songbook Series of shows in New York; the Planet Hollywood Las Vegas spectacular playing twice-nightly to sold-out crowds called VEGAS: THE MUSICAL, about to re-open with a slew of new material; a series of London concerts followed by a European tour; conducting at the Sydney Opera House; and a brand new album - FIRST THINGS LAST - released this week. All of this without even mentioning the hotly anticipated new productions he has coming up! Keep your eyes peeled for ARTS & CRAFTS, his new musical created with Jake Shears and starring Sandra Bernhard and Justin Bond, as well as the new Diane Paulus production of the fresh Steven Sater translation of PROMETHEUS BOUND starring Gavin Creel. The future looks bright for a talent like Lance's and in this revealing conversation we touch on all of this and much, much more.

THE MAN WHO ATE MICHAEL ROCKEFELLER - Jeff Cohen's play that enjoyed great success during its world-premiere at the West End Theatre off-off-Broadway in Manhattan in the fall - will return for a limited engagement Off-Broadway at the Arclight Theatre (152 W. 71 St.) with previews starting February 2, 2011 prior to a press opening on Wednesday, February 9.

John Leguizamo returns to Broadway next year with his new solo play GHETTO KLOWN for a 12-week engagement beginning previews on February 21 and opening on Tuesday March 22 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street).

2010 was quite a year for Broadway with some spectacular opening nights. We'll be sharing highlights from the year in photos, videos, interviews and more throughout this final week of the year. First off is a look at some of the star and excitement filled opening night curtain calls of 2010. Photos by Walter McBride / WM Photos / Corbis

2010 was a year filled with all sorts of exciting BroadwayWorld interviews - here's some of this year's highlights!

Christina Ricci, who is making her Broadway debut in TIME STANDS STILL, will appear on the Monday, December 20 episode of "Rachael Ray."

At the New York Stage and Film Winter Gala, honouring Laura Linney and Jordan Roth on December 12, 2010, John gallagher Jr. and Rebecca Naomi Jones performed 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams' from AMERICAN IDIOT.

Christina Ricci, who is making her Broadway debut in TIME STANDS STILL, will appear on the Monday, December 20 episode of "Rachael Ray."

Here is the second part of our three-part discussion, in which Esparza and I analyze his roles and performances in plays, as well as a thorough discussion of the art of acting - and, additionally, a chat about roles he would like to play in the future, both near and far.

Because giving back is always in style: Little Black Dress Wines kicks off another year supporting two great charities - Dress for Success and Clothes Off Our Back Foundation - through its annual celebrity little black dress and autographed wine bottle auctions.