Martin Moran News

The Barrow Group Theatre Company is honoring Nathan Lane, Judith Ivey and Jeff Dine with its 'The Barrow Group Award' at its 15th Annual Celebrity Doodles Auction & Gala. The event honors the recipients' service and commitment to the arts, and celebrates celebrity by auctioning personal artwork - doodles - of some of today's most beloved entertainers.

The Barrow Group Theatre Company will present a studio theatre production of WHO YOU SEE HERE by Matt Hoverman, directed by Stacy Shane, with performances starting on Friday, March 6, 2009 (Opening is Saturday, March 7th, 2009). WHO YOU SEE HERE is a four-character comedy about a small town couple whose love is tested when a charismatic but troubled movie star stumbles into their local AA meeting.

The Barrow Group Theatre Company will present a studio theatre production of WHO YOU SEE HERE by Matt Hoverman, directed by Stacy Shane, with performances starting on Friday, March 6, 2009 (Opening is Saturday, March 7th, 2009). WHO YOU SEE HERE is a four-character comedy about a small town couple whose love is tested when a charismatic but troubled movie star stumbles into their local AA meeting.

The Awards Gala The 25th Anniversary Helen Hayes Awards will be held on Monday, April 13, 2009 at the Warner Theatre and JW Marriott Hotel.

Gregg Edelman, Nancy Anderson, Martin Moran and Karine Plantadit perform showtunes about France and the French.

Martin Moran returns to Monty Python's SPAMALOT on January 6. SPAMALOT is running at the Shubert Theater. Moran will take the place of 'American Idol' finalist Clay Aiken in the role of Sir Robin. Aiken's last performance was on Jan. 4th.

Following rave reviews Too Much Memory, written by Keith Reddin and Meg Gibson, and directed by Ms. Gibson, has sold out its run through its closing on Monday, December 22, at the Fourth Street Theatre, 83 East 4th Street. The Rising Phoenix Repertory and Piece by Piece production opened Tuesday, December 9, to rave reviews as part of New York Theatre Workshop's Jonathan Larson Lab. All performances are sold out. Those wishing to be put on a waiting should arrive at the theatre 45 minutes prior to curtain.

The 20th Annual GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION announced a total of $3,061,000 had been raised by the 63 participating Broadway, Off-Broadway, and National Tour companies to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Too Much Memory, written by Keith Reddin and Meg Gibson, and directed by Ms. Gibson, begins performances tonight at 8:30pm at Fourth Street Theatre, 83 East 4th Street. The Rising Phoenix Repertory and Piece by Piece production is set to open Tuesday, December 9, at 8:30pm. Too Much Memory is a project of New York Theatre Workshop's Jonathan Larson Lab.

Too Much Memory, written by Keith Reddin and Meg Gibson, and directed by Ms. Gibson, begins performances tonight at 8:30pm at Fourth Street Theatre, 83 East 4th Street. The Rising Phoenix Repertory and Piece by Piece production is set to open Tuesday, December 9, at 8:30pm. Too Much Memory is a project of New York Theatre Workshop's Jonathan Larson Lab.

The New York arts community gather for broadway beyond borders: A CONCERT FOR HOPE: Benefiting Metro Area Refugee Survivors of Torture.

New York arts community gather for broadway beyond borders: A CONCERT FOR HOPE Benefiting Metro Area Refugee Survivors of Torture Stars Scheduled to appear include Mike Birbiglia, Lauren Flanigan, Alison Fraser, Jonathan Freeman, Malcolm Gets, Marie Howe, Sara Kahn, Judy Kuhn, Terrence Mann, Theresa McCarthy, Faith Prince, & Mary Testa with host Martin Morgan and musical direction by David Brunetti.

Rising Phoenix Repertory has been joined by Piece by Piece Productions to remount the world premiere of Too Much Memory, written by Keith Reddin and Meg Gibson, and directed by Ms. Gibson, beginning Tuesday, December 2, at 8:30pm at Fourth Street Theatre, 83 East 4th Street.

Sleepwalk With Me, (www.SleepwalkWithMike.com) a new comedy written by and starring Mike Birbiglia will play The Bleecker Street Theater, off Broadway (45 Bleecker Street just East of Lafayette Street) beginning October 17th with the official opening scheduled for November 11th, it was announced today by producers Eli Gonda and Ryan Scott Warren of QuasiWorld Entertainment and Nathan Lane.

Sleepwalk With Me, (www.SleepwalkWithMike.com) a new comedy written by and starring Mike Birbiglia will play The Bleecker Street Theater, off Broadway (45 Bleecker Street just East of Lafayette Street) beginning October 17th with the official opening scheduled for November 11th, it was announced today by producers Eli Gonda and Ryan Scott Warren of QuasiWorld Entertainment and Nathan Lane.

Second Stage Theatre has announced initial casting for its 'New Works Festival' on Friday, June 13

Barrington Stage Company has announced casting for 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' and 'Private Lives' as well as and related information on its 2008 line-up of summer productions.

The Barrow Group Theatre Company (312 West 36th St.) will present the Off-Broadway Premiere of John Ahlin's Gray Area with previews beginning on Wednesday, February 13, 2008. The official opening will be on Monday, February 18, 2007. Seth Barrish directs.

Monty Python's Spamalot will welcome Tony nominee Brad Oscar into the role of Sir Bedevere Tuesday, December 18 at the Shubert Theatre

Monty Python's Spamalot resumed performances on Broadway last night Thursday November 29. To celebrate, the rambunctious cast held a crazy coconut chorus in Shubert Alley!