Marilyn Monroe News

This Saturday, January 12, 2013, will mark the one year anniversary of celebrity magician/illusionist Wayne Alan owning The Historic North Theatre Performing Arts Center. On the 12th, at 8:00 PM Wayne Alan's performance of his show, Magic of the Masters, the World's Most Famous Illusions will mark the occasion. Tickets are available on line at www.TheNorthTheatre.com or by calling the box office at 434-793-SHOW (7469). It has been an extremely busy year that included renovating the complex, including replacing the fallen façade, and reopening last August 25th which was the 65th anniversary of the opening of the theatre in 1947.

Perfect Disgrace Theater presents the world-premiere of Brian Bauman's A CRUCIBLE - a new play influenced by the diaries of Marilyn Monroe and Andy Warhol, as well as the writings of Arthur Miller and John Huston's film 'The Misfits' - directed by Kate Gagnon (TECHNODOULIA DOT COM) with previews beginning tonight, January 10 prior to an official press opening of January 13 at The Wild Project (195 East 3rd Street) in Manhattan.

William Inge's classic play, Bus Stop, runs February 1-24, 2013 at Raleigh Little Theatre in the Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre. The play transpires in a diner during a snow storm, transforming a group of strangers in to something much more. To enhance the experience, patrons at RLT will enjoy free coffee provided by Larry's Beans, a Raleigh-based coffee roaster specializing in organic, fair trade and shade-grown coffee.

The Hollywood Museum and co-sponsor The Hollywood Reporter debut Loretta Young: HOLLYWOOD LEGEND the most comprehensive collection of authentic Hollywood memorabilia ever assembled, to mark the 100th Anniversary of the life of Loretta Young, beginning today, Jan 9, 2013.

As part of it's 100th Season, the DuPont Theatre is pleased to present its first Broadway and Beyond production, Mitzi…Razzle Dazzle! My Life Behind the Sequins, for four (4) performances only. It opens on Friday evening, Emmy Award winning and Golden Globe nominated film and television legend Mitzi Gaynor lights up the stage in Razzle Dazzle! My Life Behind the Sequins, an intimate evening of laughs, love and music which critics have called "sensational," "hysterically funny", "enormously entertaining" and "a total star-spangled package of energy and joy."

Today, in honor of the release of the complete Season One of NBC's hit musical drama series SMASH on DVD, we are revisiting some of the most memorable and truly tremendous musical numbers from the show so far - all available on the four-disc box set, available now - as we anticipate the grand return of the show on February 5. A look at Season Two, too!

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, West End star Julian Ovenden will guest star in the second season of SMASH, and according to TVLine, he will play another one of Marilyn's love interests. Ovenden's character 'Simon' will play JFK to Karen's Marilyn Monroe.

Treccani Milano has always prided itself in the painstaking skill their designers and master craftsmen put into the shoes they create. And now, a pair of their custom handiwork is going to be exhibited in a museum, just like a work of art.

NBC and Columbia Records announced that the soundtrack for Bombshell, the musical within NBC's Golden Globe-nominated series television hit 'SMASH' (Tuesdays, 10-11pm ET), will be released on February 12. Bombshell is available now for pre-order.

Douglas Kirkland will be on hand for the opening reception of an exhibit of his famous work, 'Douglas Kirkland: My 50-Year Love Affair with Photography', including intimate photographs of Judy Garland, Elizabeth Taylor, and Marilyn Monroe. The reception at THT's Jackson Gallery will be followed by a talk by the artist.

The Hollywood Museum and co-sponsor The Hollywood Reporter debut LORETTA YOUNG: HOLLYWOOD LEGEND the most comprehensive collection of authentic Hollywood memorabilia ever assembled, to mark the 100th Anniversary of the life of Loretta Young, beginning Jan 9, 2013.

Today, in anticipation of the DVD release of NBC's hit musical drama series SMASH on January 8, BroadwayWorld is pleased to present this exclusive clip from the extensive behind-the-scenes features available on the complete Season One DVD box set! 2012 Tony Award winner for Best Featured Actor In A Musical, Christian Borle, along with SMASH executive producer and lauded theatrical producer Craig Zadan, expound upon some specifics of the hit series in this exclusive look at the bonus content present on the forthcoming DVD set. Enjoy!

Ever been introduced to someone for the first time yet had an overwhelming sense of of having met previously? Ever visited a new city or country yet felt completely at home? How does a child who has never taken a lesson suddenly begin playing the piano with the skill of a virtuoso?

TVGuide reports that more original music and lyrics from the award-winning team of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman is on the way for the upcoming second season of NBC's SMASH. The site confirms that the duo has 'composed tunes for other faux Broadway shows that will compete with Bombshell for ticket sales as the Marilyn Monroe-themed production nears its premiere.'

As 2012 comes to a close, many Austin theater companies are putting together their 2013-2014 season. Given the incredible talent in this town and the large number of daring, courageous theater groups in the Austin area, here are my picks for 13 plays that I'd love to see produced in the 2013-2014 season.

Douglas Kirkland will be on hand for the opening reception of an exhibit of his famous work, 'Douglas Kirkland: My 50-Year Love Affair with Photography', including intimate photographs of Judy Garland, Elizabeth Taylor, and Marilyn Monroe. The reception at THT's Jackson Gallery will be followed by a talk by the artist.

Seasoned triple-threat Ivy Lynn (Megan Hilty) is an ensemble performer who has spent years pursuing stardom only to be bumped back into the chorus again and again. Will the new Marilyn Monroe musical 'Bombshell' prove to be the show that puts Ivy in the spotlight? Find out when SMASH Season One is released on DVD January 8!