Michael Riedel News

The New York Post's Michael Riedel is stating that Alan Ayckbourn's well regarded comic trilogy 'The Norman Conquests,' will likely open at Circle in the Square in the fall.

The New York Post's Michael Riedel is reporting that Oscar winners, Geoffrey Rush and Susan Sarandon will be making their Broadway debuts in Eugene Ionesco's 'Exit the King.'

Critics John Heilpern of The New York Observer, Mike Kuchwara of The Associated Press and Jacques le Sourd of CBS radio, discuss the profound impact of the economy on their profession and whether professional drama critics are, in Riedel's words, 'doomed.' This program was taped 4 days after le Sourd, the theater critic at Gannett Newspapers for 35 years, was laid off. (The company is not planning to replace him, but will eliminate his position.)

Gerald Schoenfeld, the Chairman of the Board of the Shubert Organization, perhaps the most well-known owner and operator of live-performance theaters in the U.S. died on November 25, 2008. His passing brought sadness tears to the Rilato yesterday, but with such a profound legacy behind him it wasn't long before he was paid tribute to by the theatre community and it's brightest lights.

Here it is - the year end 'holiday roundup' of books, which, by the way, make for a perfect gift...and an affordable one, that will last much longer than flowers, cookies or fruitcake (that no one wants anyway).

In memory of Clive Barnes, Theater Talk will be repeating their half-hour interview, this weekend on CUNY TV (channel 75), in which the great critic discusses his remarkable career writing about the world of the arts, first in London, then at 'The New York Times' and finally at the 'New York Post.'

In memory of Clive Barnes, Theater Talk will be repeating their half-hour interview, this weekend on CUNY TV (channel 75), in which the great critic discusses his remarkable career writing about the world of the arts, first in London, then at 'The New York Times' and finally at the 'New York Post.'

In a special tribute to Clive Barnes on the New York Post's web site, columnist Michael Riedel talks to Harvey Fierstein, Jeffrey Richards, John Cullum, Gerald Schoenfeld about the legendary critic's life and legacy.

The New York Post's Michael Riedel is reporting today that James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden will star in the U.S. production of ther UK hit 'The God of Carnage,' a new play by Yasmina Reza ('Art'), in the spring.

As rumored a number of months ago by the New York Post's Michael Riedel, it looks like Hugh Jackman might indeed be planning to make his return to both New York City and the Broadway stage. Over the years the film and stage superstar rented various homes for he and his family, until now...

The New York Post's Michael Riedel is reporting that country superstar Reba McEntire may be back on Broadway next year, starring in a revival of 'Anything Goes' for the Roundabout.

Project Shaw presented JITTA'S ATONEMENT, a 'shocking Viennese 1920 amusement wickedly re-imagined by George Bernard Shaw', on Monday, November 17th at the THE PLAYERS (16 Gramercy Park South).

Project Shaw presents actor Charles Busch in the lead role of 'Jitta' in their upcoming reading of JITTA'S ATONEMENT.

As rumored a number of months ago by the New York Post's Michael Riedel, it looks like Hugh Jackman might indeed be planning to make his return to both New York City and the Broadway stage. Over the years the film and stage superstar rented various homes for he and his family, until now...

A conversation with Stephen Daldry, the director of the beloved film Billy Elliot, as well as the celebrated musical theater version of the movie, opening this week on Broadway. Also a review of the late Sarah Kane's controversial play Blasted (now at The Soho Rep.) by our New Theater Corps Editor, Aaron Riccio. (Reairs on CUNY TV, Channel 75 on Saturday, November 22 at 8:30 PM; Sunday, November 23 at 12:30 PM; and Monday, November 24 at 7:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 7:30 PM.)

A conversation with Stephen Daldry, the director of the beloved film Billy Elliot, as well as the celebrated musical theater version of the movie, opening this week on Broadway. Also a review of the late Sarah Kane's controversial play Blasted (now at The Soho Rep.) by our New Theater Corps Editor, Aaron Riccio. (Reairs on CUNY TV, Channel 75 on Saturday, November 22 at 8:30 PM; Sunday, November 23 at 12:30 PM; and Monday, November 24 at 7:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 7:30 PM.)

Project Shaw has announced that actor Charles Busch will replace Tyne Daly in the lead role of 'Jitta' in their upcoming reading of JITTA'S ATONEMENT.

"Theater Talk," the nationally syndicated program co-hosted by New York Post theater columnist Michael Riedel and producer Susan Haskins, has announced two new additions to their upcoming lineup.

Project Shaw will present JITTA'S ATONEMENT, a 'shocking Viennese 1920 amusement wickedly re-imagined by George Bernard Shaw', as their next production. JITTA'S ATONEMENT will be performed Monday, November 17th, 7PM at the THE PLAYERS (16 Gramercy Park South).

Theatre Talk presents producers Emanuel Azenberg and James Freydberg, who will appear on Friday, October 24th at 1:00 AM (Saturday morning) on Thirteen. Also coming up, actors Richard Griffiths and Daniel Radcliffe appear on Friday, October 31st at 1:00 AM (Saturday morning) on Thirteen.