Monica Simoes News

Threads Theater Company and International Arts Movement will present the world premiere of BABETTE'S FEAST, a timeless tale of food and love by Rose Courtney, directed by Quin Gordon, which will run from June 16th-June 26th at Space 38/39 at International Arts Movement.

Television star Kate Walsh ('Private Practice,' 'Grey's Anatomy'), now making her Off- Broadway debut in Stephen Belber's world premiere play DUSK RINGS A BELL at Atlantic Theater Company, will appear on NBC's 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' on Friday, June 18 (early morning Saturday) at approximately 1:00a.

Television star Kate Walsh Walsh ('Private Practice,' 'Grey's Anatomy'), now making her Off- Broadway debut in Stephen Belber's world premiere play DUSK RINGS A BELL at Atlantic Theater Company, will visit ABC's 'The View' live on Thursday, June 17 in the 11:00a half hour.

On Friday, July 23rd, at the Honorary Golden Pineapple Awards of International CringeFest '10, the coveted golden fruit will be served up to: Broadway/ off-Broadway playwright-actor Charles Busch, Broadway/ off-Broadway playwright Israel Horovitz, off-Broadway playwright & gay rights activist Doric Wilson, Backstage's Editor-at-Large Sherry Eaker, and Dixon Place's Founder & Executive Director Ellie Covan.

Last night, June 13, the 64th Annual Tony Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall. Hosted by PROMISES, PROMISES star Sean Hayes and Broadcast on CBS, the evening honored movie stars (Catherine Zeta-Jones, Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Scarlett Johansson), industry vets (Katie Finneran, Michael Grandage), Broadway newcomers (Eddie Redmayne, David Bryan, Douglas Hodge) and more, including FELA!'s own director/choreographer, Bill T. Jones and costume designer Marina Draghici.

Bernadette Peters will be appearing at Book Ends on Saturday, June 12th @ 11:00am. This famous Movie & Broadway Actress, Bernadette Peters, will sign her new book: Stella is a Star.

Jordan Roth, President of Jujamcyn Theaters, concludes the first season of his multi-evening conversation series, 'Broadway Talks,' with Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor Nathan Lane. Among other topics, Roth and Lane will discuss his current role in The Addams Family at the 92nd Street Y (1395 Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street).

Legendary Broadway star, actress/singer Betty Buckley, currently starring Off-Broadway in the hit comedy White's Lies, will offer her celebrated 'Song & Monologue Interpretation Workshop' from June 29 - July 2, 2010, at The Jason Bennett Actor's Workshop in New York City.

The Tony-nominated Best Play NEXT FALL, presented by Elton John & David Furnish, written by Geoffrey Nauffts and directed by Tony nominee Sheryl Kaller, celebrated 100 performances on Broadway last night, June 8. NEXT FALL is currently playing on Broadway at the Helen Hayes Theatre.

For the month of June, LIVE! with Regis and Kelly will welcome several Broadway favorites to co-host alongside Regis. In the line-up are Jane Krakowski, Lucy Liu, Kristin Chenoweth, and Bernadette Peters. LIVE! airs at 9am on ABC.

Manhattan Theatre Club's acclaimed production of COLLECTED STORIES, written by Donald Margulies and directed by Lynne Meadow, will begin its final week of performances tonight at 7 PM at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

BFF Entertainment and the American Freedom Foundation (AFF) are partnering to create a unique program that unites Americans with our service members beginning on National Best Friends Day, June 8th.

Bernadette Peters will be appearing at Book Ends on Saturday, June 12th @ 11:00am. This famous Movie & Broadway Actress, Bernadette Peters, will sign her new book: Stella is a Star.

Amid an electrifying evening of dance by the greatest talents of Broadway and film, the 2010 Fred & Adele Astaire Award winners were announced at the 28th annual awards ceremony at the Gerald W. Lynch at John Jay College. The Douglas Watt Lifetime Achievement Award named for the late esteemed critic and co-founder of the Awards was presented to the legendary director and choreographer Kenny Ortega by Grammy winner Roberta Flack. Host for the evening was Ben Vereen.

Yesterday evening, June 7, cast members from ROCK OF AGES performed songs from their Tony nominated musical outside The Hard Rock Cafe as part of the 17th annual 'Taste Of Times Square' event sponsored by the Times Square Alliance. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the performance.

It was recently reported that last year's Emmy Award winner of best supporting drama actress, Cherry Jones ('24'), had taken her name off the Emmy ballot. The news was reported by the Los Angeles Times. The popular theatre performer has written an email to Tom O'Neil, the article's author, to explain the situation.

One of the most delightful and talented vocalists of our time, Kristin Chenoweth will ring in the new year at Walt Disney Concert Hall with two performances that will include hits from her albums and her many years on Broadway, as well as other classic songs, for a memorable evening of song and celebration.

One of the most delightful and talented vocalists of our time, Kristin Chenoweth will ring in the new year at Walt Disney Concert Hall with two performances that will include hits from her albums and her many years on Broadway, as well as other classic songs, for a memorable evening of song and celebration.

Matthew_Morrison_20010101 Mercury News reports today that GLEE star Matthew Morrison will spend part of his summer hiatus from the show working on a solo album in London in June. Morrison has called the album 'in the style of Michael Buble, or maybe you could call it Dean Martin-esque. It's just me and a big orchestra ... No rapping, unfortunately. Hopefully, I'm going to be working with David Foster to write some stuff.' According to Mercury News, Morrison now says he will be writing all the music for his first album.

Last year's Emmy Award winner of best supporting drama actress, Cherry Jones ('24'), has taken her name off the Emmy ballot, according to the Los Angeles Times.