Nora Ephron News

The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (TFT) announces the debut of its annual benefit gala: ONE NIGHT ONLY...With a Little Help From Our Friends, hosted by Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks, scheduled to take place at UCLA's prestigious performing arts theater, Royce Hall, on December 2nd at 7:30 pm.

The New York Public Library honored playwright Edward Albee, children's author and illustrator Ashley Bryan, screenwriter and essayist Nora Ephron, and novelist Salman Rushdie at its annual Library Lions black-tie benefit on Monday, November 3, 2008, at the Humanities and Social Sciences Library, Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street.

When the first act of Warren Manzi's PERFECT CRIME ends, the audience sits in stone cold silence. The silence lasts for a few moments after the houselights are brought up and when the audience does finally react, they are abuzz about the convolutions of the plot that is unraveling before them. According to actor Robert Emmet Lunney it's 'hopefully because the audience is thinking; maybe even perplexed.'

Robert Emmet Lunney, last seen on Broadway in Mauritius, will assume the role of Harrison Brent in Perfect Crime, the longest-running play in New York City history, on Monday, September 29, 2008. He replaces Patrick Ryan Sullivan, who played his final performance on September 28.

Robert Emmet Lunney, last seen on Broadway in Mauritius, will assume the role of Harrison Brent in Perfect Crime, the longest-running play in New York City history, on Monday, September 29, 2008. He will replace Patrick Ryan Sullivan, who will play his final performance on September 28.

The New York Public Library Honors Edward Albee, Ashley Bryan, Nora Ephron, and Salman Rushdie at Annual Library Lions Benefit, November 3, 2008

David Mamet's 'American Buffalo,' brings in Oscar nominee Haley Joel Osment as the third member of the show's junk shop trio which already includes John Lequizamo and Cedric the Entertainer. Osment will be making his Broadway debut in the production which opens November 17th at the Belasco Theatre.

The Guild Hall in East Hampton will present a staged Reading of 'LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE' by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, starring Linda Lavin and Kathy Najimy. The play is based on the book by Ilene Beckerman and directed by Karen Carpenter. The cast will also include Sara Chase, and Karyn Quakenbush.

The Guild Hall in East Hampton will present a staged Reading of 'LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE' by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, starring Linda Lavin and Kathy Najimy. The play is based on the book by Ilene Beckerman and directed by Karen Carpenter. The cast will also include Sara Chase, and Karyn Quakenbush.

The Brooklyn-based theatre company, Woodshed Collective, will present the premiere of Caridad Svich's Twelve Ophelias, directed by Teddy Bergman, as a free event at McCarren Park Pool, one of the city's best-loved concert and performance venues, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, beginning performances Friday, July 11, at 8pm and opening Thursday, July 24 at 8pm. The McCarren Park Pool is located on Lorimer Street at Bayard Street.

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Mara Manus) 2008 Summer Gala honored Public Theater Board Member David Rockwell for his outstanding leadership and commitment to the institution for the past 20 years.

Erin Dilly's official website is reporting that she will be appearing the upcoming film Julie & Julia alongside Meryl Streep and Amy Adams.

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Mara Manus) announced today that the 2008 Summer Gala will honor Public Theater Board Member David Rockwell for his outstanding leadership and commitment to the institution for the past 20 years. Chaired by Stephen M. Ross and Daniel H. Stern, the Gala will take place on Tuesday, June 17th at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park on the opening night of HAMLET, the first production of the Shakespeare in the Park summer season.

According to Variety, The Hollywood Film Festival will award John Travolta for its Supporting Actor of the Year award for his performance as Edna Turnblad in New Line Cinema's Hairspray. The awards ceremony will be held October 22 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Juliet Taylor will be honored at the Artios Awards, which will feature Bob Martin, Julie White, Mary Stuart Masterson and more

Carole Shelley will step in for Rondi Reed in the Chicago production of Wicked from April 25th through June 25th

Carole Shelley, the original Broadway Madame Morrible, will step into the Chicago production of Wicked from April 25th through June 25th while Rondi Reed performs in another play

In this romantic musical comedy Ryan Cunningham's laugh-filled book and cleverly constructed lyrics matched with Joshua Salzman's light jazz/pop score is a winning combination