Rachel Dratch News

The Broad Stage at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center announced an expanded season of productions, artists, local discoveries, and new film and performance series. The summer pre-season begins on June 17 with the new musical, DADDY LONG LEGS. The official season kicks off October 7- 9, with an opening weekend of performances and events featuring jazz star, Esperanza Spalding; classical cellist, Lynn Harrell; and folk singer, Judy Collins.

On Monday, April 19, the stars came out to celebrate the 11th Anniversary of WET Productions, a non-profit dedicated to empowering women in the arts and media, at their Love Gala. Love was a one night only benefit performance of short plays on love, written by some of the hottest women writers in film, theater and TV and performed by celebrated actors. WETs notorious annual Gala followed the presentation. BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration.

Jay-Z, rapper and producer of the Broadway musical FELA! will be the musical guest on Saturday Night Live's May 8th episode, according to reports.

Continuing to tell the story of 'Saturday Night Live,' NBC presents a new installment of the compelling behind-the-scenes documentary series chronicling the highs and lows of the iconic comedy show. 'Saturday Night Live in the 2000s: Time And Again' airs on Thursday, April 15 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

As previously reported, The George Street Playhouse has cancelled their upcoming run of the play FOX ON THE FAIRWAY and has replaced it with A.R. Gurney's SYLVIA. Due to conflicting schedules, Ken Ludwig's FOX ON THE FAIRWAY has been moved to the 2010-2011 season. SYLVIA will be directed by David Saint and will run March 30th, 2010 through April 25th, 2010.

Continuing to tell the story of 'Saturday Night Live,' NBC presents a new installment of the compelling behind-the-scenes documentary series chronicling the highs and lows of the iconic comedy show. 'Saturday Night Live in the 2000s: Time And Again' airs on Thursday, April 15 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Dick Cavett and Megan Mullally joined the cast of the 2009 Drama Desk Award winner Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words on Monday, March 8 at New York's Triad Theater.

Dick Cavett and Megan Mullally join the cast of the 2009 Drama Desk Award winner Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words on Monday, March 8 at New York's Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street.

Megan Mullally joins the cast of the 2009 Drama Desk Award winner Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words on Monday, March 8 at New York's Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street.

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY continued its star-studded Fall 2009 season with television stars Michael Urie and Becki Newton on February 21. Due to high demand for tickets, the pair performed two shows last night and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the fun!

Brooke Shields and New York Post columnist Michael Riedel join the February cast of the 2009 Drama Desk Award winner Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words at New York's Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street.

Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words, the 2009 Drama Desk Award winner, continues its sit-down, open-ended run at the Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street, Monday, February 22, at 7:30pm, with a cast that includes Craig Bierko, Mario Cantone, Rachel Dratch, Susie Essman, Kristen Johnston, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Michael Riedel, Brooke Shields, Sherri Shepherd, and Alan Zweibel.

Florence Henderson joins tonight's cast of the 2009 Drama Desk Award winner Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words at New York's Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street. There will be three February shows: Monday, February 15 at 7:30pm and 9:30pm and Monday, February 22 at 7:30pm.

Ryan Reynolds, Mo Rocca, and John Leguizamo join the February cast of the 2009 Drama Desk Award winner Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words at New York's Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street. There will be three February shows: Monday, February 15 at 7:30pm and 9:30pm and Monday, February 22 at 7:30pm.

Brooke Shields and New York Post columnist Michael Riedel join the February cast of the 2009 Drama Desk Award winner Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words at New York's Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street.

Ryan Reynolds, Mo Rocca, and John Leguizamo join the February cast of the 2009 Drama Desk Award winner Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words at New York's Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street. There will be three February shows: Monday, February 15 at 7:30pm and 9:30pm and Monday, February 22 at 7:30pm.

Overnight Musicals documentary is now in post-production. The film follows top Broadway and television artists in their journey from the blank page to the stage at The 24 Hour Musicals, where four brand new musicals are written, rehearsed and performed, all within 24 hours.

Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words performed at New York's Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street on Monday, January 11 at 7:30pm and 9:30pm.

Ryan Reynolds, Rosie Perez, and Mario Cantone join the January cast of the 2009 Drama Desk Award winner Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words at New York's Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street. There will be three January shows: Friday, January 8 at 10:30pm and Monday, January 11 at 7:30pm and 9:30pm.

Ryan Reynolds, Rosie Perez, and Mario Cantone join the January cast of the 2009 Drama Desk Award winner Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words at New York's Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street. There will be three January shows: Friday, January 8 at 10:30pm and Monday, January 11 at 7:30pm and 9:30pm.