Michael Emerson News

CENTERSTAGE announces its electrifying, one-of-a-kind artistic initiative, MY AMERICA-50 new monologues by 50 of America's leading and emerging playwrights, all filmed by award-winning filmmaker Hal Hartley. The films will debut at the theater on September 28, and begin a staggered release online, culminating on Election Day, November 6th.

CENTERSTAGE announces its electrifying, one-of-a-kind artistic initiative, My America-50 new monologues by 50 of America's leading and emerging playwrights, all filmed by award-winning filmmaker Hal Hartley. The films will debut at the theater on September 28, and begin a staggered release online at www.centerstage.org/MyAmerica, culminating on Election Day, November 6.

Where else but at Comic-Con can fans get up-close access to their favorite stars? The degree of separation just got even smaller, as the long-running entertainment news magazine Extra, entering its 19th season this fall, heads to Comic-Con International: San Diego 2012 with a packed schedule of live celebrity interviews

DVR ALERT: Talk Show Listings For Monday, July 2

DVR ALERT: Talk Show Listings For Monday, July 2

CBS, SHOWTIME and the CW will make their mark at Comic-Con 2012 with star-studded sessions and signings, including premiere screenings of new series and first looks at the new seasons of returning hits.

Acclaimed director Woody Allen has announced details for his upcoming film, which will include an all-star cast led by Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett, comedian Louis C.K. and actor Alec Baldwin.

The world premiere of the musical "Los Otros" officially opened last night, June 3 at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum. With book and lyrics by Ellen Fitzhugh and music by Michael John LaChiusa, Los Otros' performances continue through July 1. Tony Award-winner Michele Pawk plays the role of Woman and Julio Monge plays the role of Man. See photos from the starry opening night party below, including Monge and Pawk, along with composer Michael John LaChiusa, Julie Tolivar, FOLLIES Becky Elizabeth Stout, actor Kurtwood Smith and more!

As first reported on Deadline.com, Michael Emerson has joined the cast of the currently untitled upcoming Woody Allen film. The actor will join previously announced cast members Alec Baldwin, Cate Blanchett, Bobby Cannavale and Bradley Cooper.

Check out these photographs from yesterday's premiere of Season 5 of TRUE BLOOD in Los Angeles, featuring Alexander Skarsgard, Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Krysten Ritter, Ryan Kwanten and more.

CBS announced today the dates and storylines for its 2011-12 series' season finales. (All times are ET/PT.)

Red Bull Theater today announced that Patrick Stewart will receive this year's Matador Award For Excellence In Classical Theater at their 4th Annual Running Of The Red Bulls Benefit on Monday June 4th at The Bowery Hotel (335 Bowery at East 3rd Street).

CBS announced today the dates and storylines for its 2011-12 series' season finales. (All times are ET/PT.)

Red Bull Theater are presenting Jean Genet's The Maids for a strictly limited engagement at Theater at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues). Mr. Berger directs a company that features Ana Reeder, Jeanine Serralles, and J Smith-Cameron. The Maids will run 90 minutes, with no intermission. Their annual BENEFIT PERFORMANCE & PARTY was held Sunday, March 11th. Among the guests in attendance were playwrights Kenneth Lonergan and Nicky Silver, actors Michael Emerson, Matthew Rauch, and Oscar winner Estelle Parsons.

Warner Bros. Television (WBTV) breaks free and travels to the other side - aka the O.C. - for another exciting weekend at WonderCon 2012, starting with an exclusive advance screening of a never-before-seen episode of The Secret Circle (Thursdays 9/8c The CW) and an explosive episode of Person of Interest (Thursdays 9/8c CBS) on the big screen on Friday, March 16.

On tonight's episode of the CBS drama series PERSON OF INTEREST entitled 'Risk', the Machine leads Reese and Finch to Wall Street when a sharp young trader at a major investment bank becomes embroiled in a multi-million dollar financial scam. The episode airs tonight from 9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT on the CBS Television Network.

Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Founder & Executive Producer; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Elliot Fox, Managing Director) continues its 27th season with the world premiere of the new play, Rx, written by Kate Fodor.

Hosts of the CBS Daytime talk show THE TALK are traveling across the country to present a week of special episodes shot on location in New York City, to air Monday, Dec. 12 through Friday, Dec. 16 (2:00 PM, ET / 1:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network.

On tonight's episode of CBS's PERSON OF INTEREST entitled 'Get Carter', Reese and Finch's game of cat and mouse with Detective Carter becomes infinitely more complicated when The Machine declares that she is their newest POI.