Neil Simon News

Surfside Players will present the Neil Simon farce RUMORS, directed by Janet Rubin. Performances are March 2 - 18, 2012 (3 weekends), Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm.

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more! For last week's biggest events: visit THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: February 4-10.

The comedy California Suite, written by Neil Simon and directed by John W. Ford runs at the Vagabond Theatre in Fells Point from February 24 through March 25.

James William Productions and Stephenie Skyllas will present Kurt Peterson and Victoria Mallory in When Everything Was Possible, A Concert (with comments), for one night only, Sunday April 29th (7:30pm) at New York City Center (131 West 55th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues), as a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. They will be joined by a thirteen-piece band (Michael Rafter, Music Director), playing new orchestrations by Tony Award winner Jonathan Tunick. Larry Moss directs, with musical staging by Joshua Bergasse ("Smash"). Carolyn Wong will provide lighting design, with sound design by Leon Rothenberg and projection design by Telegraphicmedia.

As first reported on EWonline, actress Kelly Bishop will be joining the cast of Amy Sherman-Palladino's new ABC Family show BUNHEADS. It was previously reported that Tony award winner Sutton Foster will play the lead role in the new series.

Center Stage's production of RUMOURS by Neil Simon opens tonight at the Center Stage in Downtown Greenville. Sponsored by Pelham Architects, and directed by Myra Greene Shaffer, Rumors features Centre Stage favorites Richard Beveridge, Bryan Gallagher, Michele Labar, Paige ManWaring, Bruce Meahl, Tiffany Mortan, Peter Simms, Kelly Wallace and new comers Phyllis Jackson and Virgil Hobbs.

On Thursday, February 16, Andrew Lloyd Webber will be featured on PBS's NYC Arts, airing on THIRTEEN from 8-8.30pm EST, and again on Sunday 19th February from 12-12.30pm EST. The interview will also air on WLIW/Long Island Channel 21 on Friday 17th February at 7pm EST, and on NJTV on Sunday 19th February at 8.30pm EST.

"The Odd Couple (Female Version)," a comedy about two mismatched roommates, begins a two-weekend run on the Playhouse Merced mainstage Friday, February 24 at 7:30 pm.

Good Theater presents LITTLE ME with book by Neil Simon, music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Carolyn Leigh March 7 - April 1. The show is directed by Brian P. Allen, featuring musical direction by Victoria Stubbs and choreography by Tyler Sperry starring Stephen Underwood, Kelly Caufield Lawson and Lynne McGhee headlining a cast of 13.

Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Don Gregory, has announced the full company for the new Broadway production of Mary Chase's Harvey starring Jim Parsons (Elwood P. Dowd), Jessica Hecht (Veta Louise Simmons), Charles Kimbrough (William R. Chumley, M.D.), Larry Bryggman (Judge Omar Gaffney), Carol Kane (Betty Chumley), Peter Benson (E.J. Lofgren), Tracee Chimo (Myrtle Mae Simmons), Holley Fain (Ruth Kelly, R.N.), Angela Paton (Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet), Rich Sommer (Duane Wilson), Morgan Spector (Lyman Sanderson, M.D.) and directed by Scott Ellis.

As first reported in the Hollywood Reporter, actor Henry Winkler will guest star in the role of Ava's (Maya Rudolph) father in the NBC comedy series UP ALL NIGHT.

Arguably, William Shakespeare is the greatest playwright the English language has known. In his play AS YOU LIKE IT, the character Jacques has the famous monologue which begins with the famous words, "All the world's a stage and the men and women merely players…" To explorer Richard Wiese, the words ring true and his new television series BORN TO EXPLORE vividly prove that Shakespeare knew what he was talking about. Each episode of the show provides the viewers with stunning scenery, high drama and a true exploration of the human condition. It's television at its best.

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival's hit production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, directed by 2-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, opens March 22, 2012 (previews begin March 1) at the Neil Simon Theatre.The cast features Paul Nolan as Jesus Christ, Josh Young as Judas Iscariot, Chilina Kennedy as Mary Magdalene, Tom Hewitt as Pontius Pilate, Bruce Dow as King Herod, Marcus Nance as Caiaphas and Aaron Walpole as Annas. The cast of the new production met the press yesterday, February 14, and BroadwayWorld was there for the photo op. Check out complete photo coverage below!

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival's hit production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, directed by 2-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, opens March 22, 2012 (previews begin March 1) at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street).The cast features Paul Nolan as Jesus Christ, Josh Young as Judas Iscariot, Chilina Kennedy as Mary Magdalene, Tom Hewitt as Pontius Pilate, Bruce Dow as King Herod, Marcus Nance as Caiaphas and Aaron Walpole as Annas. The cast of the new production met the press today, and BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities. Check out interviews with the cast and creative team below!

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival's hit production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, directed by 2-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, opens March 22, 2012 (previews begin March 1) at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street).The cast features Paul Nolan as Jesus Christ, Josh Young as Judas Iscariot, Chilina Kennedy as Mary Magdalene, Tom Hewitt as Pontius Pilate, Bruce Dow as King Herod, Marcus Nance as Caiaphas and Aaron Walpole as Annas. The cast of the new production met the press today, and BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities. Check out a photo preview of the event below, and check back later for full coverage!

Bill Clinton was President when Chicago native Michael Flatley created and launched Lord of the Dance (www.lordofthedance.com).

On March 14th, 2012 The Ivoryton Playhouse opens its doors for a full year of live theatre. Ivoryton states: 'There is something for everyone this season - a season that is funny, upbeat, tasty, toe-tapping and even a little risque! -you won't want to miss even one of these shows.'

On Thursday, February 16, Andrew Lloyd Webber will be featured on PBS's NYC Arts, airing on THIRTEEN from 8-8.30pm EST, and again on Sunday 19th February from 12-12.30pm EST. The interview will also air on WLIW/Long Island Channel 21 on Friday 17th February at 7pm EST, and on NJTV on Sunday 19th February at 8.30pm EST.

"Sweet Charity is one of the best musicals ever written", says Garsson, who helmed last year's BRTG hit production of Cabaret. "All the elements clicked back in 1966: Gwen Verdon, one of theater's greatest dancers, Bob Fosse, choreographer and director, and most importantly a very jazzy score by the legendary Cy Coleman. "The score, with its witty lyrics by Dorothy Fields, features such classics as Big Spender, If They Could See Me Now, and Rhythm of Life. "These are songs we sang in high school and summer camp."