Richard Kiley News

I'm all for creative non-traditional casting, but is Katie Holmes now playing Joe Keller, the successful businessman accused of selling faulty airplane parts to the U.S. government during World War II, in the upcoming Broadway revival of All My Sons? I only ask because this MSNBC blurb is about how she's starring in the production. I would think she'd be better suited for the supporting role of Ann Deever, the daughter of Keller's business partner who has been romantically involved with both of his two sons

The 2008/2009 POW! Professional Performance season concludes in May 16, 2009 with a rare live appearance by the peerless screen legend Eva Marie Saint (On the Waterfront, Raintree County, North by Northwest, etc.).

The Associated Press reports that President Barack Obama's gift of an iPod to Queen Elizabeth II came packed with 40 songs from popular Broadway productions, including 'The King and I,' 'West Side Story', 'Dreamgirls' and 'The Phantom of the Opera'.

DOUBT, A Parable, has a new, expanded title since it began its Broadway run, but it's the same riveting drama that gathered a Pulitzer Prize and Best Play Tony Award. And the upcoming Human Race Theatre Company production will provide even more emotional intensity, thanks to the intimacy of the 219-seat Loft Theatre.

DOUBT, A Parable, has a new, expanded title since its Broadway run, but it's the same riveting drama that gathered a Pulitzer Prize and Best Play Tony Award as just plain Doubt. And the upcoming Human Race Theatre Company production will provide even more emotional intensity, thanks to the intimacy of the 219-seat Loft Theatre.

DOUBT, A Parable, has a new, expanded title since its Broadway run, but it's the same riveting drama that gathered a Pulitzer Prize and Best Play Tony Award as just plain Doubt. And the upcoming Human Race Theatre Company production will provide even more emotional intensity, thanks to the intimacy of the 219-seat Loft Theatre.

DOUBT, A Parable, has a new, expanded title since its Broadway run, but it's the same riveting drama that gathered a Pulitzer Prize and Best Play Tony Award as just plain Doubt. And the upcoming Human Race Theatre Company production will provide even more emotional intensity, thanks to the intimacy of the 219-seat Loft Theatre.

The 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company season continues with the classic international hit 'Man of La Mancha,' starring Brent Spiner, written by Dale Wasserman with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion. The production will be directed by Michael Michetti, co-artistic director of The Theatre at Boston Cout.

The 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company season continues with the classic international hit 'Man of La Mancha,' starring Brent Spiner as Cervantes/Quixote. Julia Migenes, the renowned opera and theatre performer, will play Aldonza/Dulcinea; Valerie Perri will play the role of Aldonza/Dulcinea at matinee performances; and Tony nominee Lee Wilkof will play Sancho Panza.

The 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company season continues with the classic international hit 'Man of La Mancha,' starring Brent Spiner as Cervantes/Quixote. Julia Migenes, the renowned opera and theatre performer, will play Aldonza/Dulcinea; Valerie Perri will play the role of Aldonza/Dulcinea at matinee performances; and Tony nominee Lee Wilkof will play Sancho Panza.

George Street Playhouse begins 2009 with its production of Donald Marguiles' Sight Unseen. When first presented in 1992, the play won the OBIE Award for Best New American Play, was nominated for a Drama Desk, and was a Pulitzer Prize finalist. George Street Playhouse Artistic Director will helm the production, slated to run at the New Brunswick theatre January2020 - February 15, 2009. Matthew Arkin, last seen at GSP in their production of Theresa Rebeck's The Scene, leads an ensemble including Heidi Armbruster, Christopher Curry and Kathleen McNenny.

The 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company season continues with the classic international hit 'Man of La Mancha,' starring Brent Spiner, written by Dale Wasserman with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion. The production will be directed by Michael Michetti, co-artistic director of The Theatre at Boston Cout.

Bristol Riverside Theatre welcomes Donald Byrd, acclaimed choreographer of Broadway's The Color Purple for its 2008-2009 Season.

For the first time under the leadership of Artistic Director Bonnie J. Monte, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will present the American classic A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams.

Producer Eric Falkenstein has confirmed that John Lithgow, Dianne Wiest, Patrick Wilson, and Katie Holmes will star in a new Broadway production of Arthur Miller's All My Sons directed by Simon McBurney scheduled to open on Broadway this fall. Theatre and dates to be announced.

Kathryn Crosby film, television and stage star brings her one-woman show to the El Portal Theatre for a limited holiday engagement. Bing Crosby is remembered by Kathryn Crosby in 'Holidays with Bing & Kathryn,' with Musical Director Edward Sayegh at the piano. Produced by dear friend Dolores Hope, the show will be performed in preview November 21 and continuing Friday, November 23, Saturday, November 24 at 8PM and Sunday, November 25 at 3PM. at the El Portal Theatre located at 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood.

I, Don Quixote, Man of LaMancha is based on the novel written by Miguel De Cervantes and presented as more of an autobiography or teleplay.

According to this morning's New York Post, John Lithgow will be cast to lead a coming Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's All My Sons. No further details on cast, theatre or dates were announced.

Stephen Lang, who gives not one but eight tour de force performances in 'Beyond Glory,' discusses his craft and the multiple personality disorders of actors.

Gary Griffin - fresh from the success of his recent Broadway production, 'The Color Purple' - has returned to London (where his Donmar Warehouse production of Sondheim's 'Pacific Overtures' won him a richly deserved Olivier Award in 2003) to present a revival of the 1950s musical, 'Kismet' at the London Coliseum for the ENO. The show, originally staged at the Ziegfield theatre in New York in 1953, has music and lyrics by Robert Wright and George Forrest, adapted from musical themes by Borodin. The original book by Charles Lederer and Luther Davis has been reworked by Kit Hesketh-Harvey and Griffin's colourful, energetic and beautifully paced production, magnificently complemented by the set design by Ultz and Wolfgang Gobbel's lighting design, breathes new life into a classic.