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BWW Interviews: ONE NIGHT STAND's Producers/Directors Elisabeth Sperling and Trish Dalton!
by Lauren Gienow - Feb 6, 2013

BroadwayWorld's Lauren Gienow talks with ONE NIGHT STAND's Elisabeth Sperling and Trish Dalton, the producers and directors of the film, about the universality of the creative process, the simultaneous panic and excitement that go into the making of a 24 hour musical, and why Jesse Tyler Ferguson ('Modern Family') feels the need to 'birth' a musical at least once a year!

ONE NIGHT STAND to Screen in Vancouver 2/20 & Victoria 2/21!
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2013

A rare opportunity to go backstage with Rachel Dratch, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Richard Kind, Cheyenne Jackson, Tracie Thoms, Alicia Witt, and other top Broadway and Hollywood writers, actors, and directors producing four original short musicals, all within 24 hours.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 2/4- YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 4, 2013

Today in 1999, You're A Good an Charlie Brown opened at the Ambassador Theatre, where it ran for 149 performances. A 1967 musical comedy with music and lyrics by Clark Gesner, the show is based on the characters created by cartoonist Charles M. Schulz in his comic strip Peanuts. THe 1999 revival featured new dialogue by Michael Mayer, who also directed, and additional songs and orchestration written by Andrew Lippa; choreography was by Jerry Mitchell. The cast featured Anthony Rapp, Kristin Chenoweth, and Roger Bart.

Photo Coverage: Cheyenne Jackson, Rachel Dratch and More at ONE NIGHT STAND Premiere!
by Linda Lenzi - Jan 31, 2013

Giving audiences an unbridled and candid look behind the scenes of the Broadway curtain, NCM(R) Fathom Events, Overnight Musicals and The Broadway League just presented 'One Night Stand: Creating a Play in a Day,' a unique one-night event broadcast to movie theaters nationwide last night, Jan. 30. This fast-paced, hilarious and entertaining film follows some of New York's top actors, including Cheyenne Jackson (30 Rock, Glee), Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family) and Rachel Dratch (Saturday Night Live), as well as teams of writers, composers and directors as they are given 24 hours to write, cast, compose, rehearse and perform four short musicals. At the end of the 24 hours, the musicals make their opening, and closing, night at New York City's Gramercy Theatre. The event will also present exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the stars of 'One Night Stand' as they share intimate stories of life on Broadway. Check out phtoos from the premiere below!

Carla Jimenez, Eymard Cabling and More Join YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN at Theatre Banshee, Now thru 2/10
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2013

Angelinos looking for a unique and satisfying "family-friendly-experience" in American music, featuring some of the best talent in the Los Angeles musical theatre world, are in for a real treat! This revised production of YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN will open at Theatre Banshee, Burbank, tonight, January 18th thru February 10th, 2013.

Cheyenne Jackson, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and More Featured in ONE NIGHT STAND Film; Opens in Movie Theatres 1/30
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 3, 2013

Giving audiences an unbridled and candid look behind the scenes of the Broadway curtain, NCM(R) Fathom Events, Overnight Musicals and The Broadway League present 'One Night Stand: Creating a Play in a Day,' a unique one-night event broadcast to movie theaters nationwide on Wednesday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. local time. This fast-paced, hilarious and entertaining film follows some of New York's top actors, including Cheyenne Jackson (30 Rock, Glee), Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family) and Rachel Dratch (Saturday Night Live), as well as teams of writers, composers and directors as they are given 24 hours to write, cast, compose, rehearse and perform four short musicals. At the end of the 24 hours, the musicals make their opening, and closing, night at New York City's Gramercy Theatre. The event will also present exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the stars of 'One Night Stand' as they share intimate stories of life on Broadway.

VIDEO: Douglas, DeNiro, Freeman & Kline Chat New Film LAST VEGAS on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 14, 2012

Film legends Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Kline will be starring in the highly anticipated film LAST VEGAS, set to open in theaters on December 20th, 2013. 'Today' show host Matt Lauer visited the actors on set to get the inside scoop on the movie. Check out the interview below!

VIDEO: Douglas, DeNiro, Freeman & Kline Chat New Film LAST VEGAS
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 14, 2012

Film legends Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Kline will be starring in the highly anticipated film LAST VEGAS, set to open in theaters on December 20th, 2013. Check out the interview below!

Carla Jimenez, Eymard Cabling and More Join YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN at Theatre Banshee, 1/18-2/10
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2012

Angelinos looking for a unique and satisfying "family-friendly-experience" in American music, featuring some of the best talent in the Los Angeles musical theatre world, are in for a real treat! This revised production of YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN will open at Theatre Banshee, Burbank, on January 18th thru February 10th, 2013. Produced by John Peters for J & J Productions, this warmhearted musical comedy based on the "Peanuts" comic strip, welcomes Television, Movie, Broadway Musical Theatre, & Award-Winning Stars: Carla Jimenez, Eymard Cabling, Colette Peters, Chris Duir, Chaz Feuerstine, Frankie Marrone, James Oronoz, Adam Trent, & Jennifer Strattan.

SOUND OFF: Top Halloween 2012 Tricks & Treats
by Pat Cerasaro - Oct 30, 2012

While the scariness of the season may be all too real and in-your-face to East Coast BroadwayWorld readers due to Hurricane Sandy, late October is indeed the most frightening time of the year, so let's take a look at some of the top picks for Halloween 2012 - whether you are looking to pass some time in the storm, boiling up a cauldron of witch's brew for trick or treaters or donning devilish duds yourself.

Photo Flash: Colin Hanks, Roger Bart & More in CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 17, 2012

On Sunday, October 14, 2012, ACME Comedy Theatre hosted the live comedy show Celebrity Autobiography. Audiences experienced a variety of jaw-dropping vignettes inspired and torn straight from the pages of the most unforgettable tell-alls and more. The cast of the October 14 performance included Roger Bart, Colin Hanks, Florence Henderson , Laraine Newman, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Michael Urie, and Rita Wilson. Check out photos from the event below!

STAGE TUBE: Watch Raul Esparza, Rory O'Malley & Roger Bart on LAW & ORDER: SVU!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 11, 2012

Tony nominee Ra?l Esparza plays the recurring role of ?DA Rafael Barba? on Law & Order: SVU beginning last night, October 10. The episode, titled ?Twenty-Five Acts,? centered on the author of a best-selling erotic novel (Anna Chlumsky) who accuses a high-profile talk show host (Roger Bart) of rape. The SVU detectives face an uphill battle when they find that her account of the rape is exactly like the chapters in her book, and along with the DA?s office (Esparza), they struggle to keep the case from turning into a media circus. Watch the full episode below!

STAGE TUBE: Raul Esparza on His LAW & ORDER: SVU Character
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 10, 2012

Tony nominee Raul Esparza will play the recurring role of "DA Rafael Barba" on Law & Order: SVU beginning on Wednesday, October 10. The episode, titled "Twenty-Five Acts," centers on the author of a best-selling erotic novel (Anna Chlumsky) who accuses a high-profile talk show host (Roger Bart) of rape. The SVU detectives face an uphill battle when they find that her account of the rape is exactly like the chapters in her book, and along with the DA's office (Esparza), they struggle to keep the case from turning into a media circus. In the video below, Esparza chats about his character on the series!

Video Trailer: SMILEY - In Theatres October 12, 2012
by Robert Diamond - Oct 9, 2012

After learning of an urban legend in which a demented serial killer named 'Smiley' can be summoned through the Internet, mentally fragile Ashley (Caitlin Gerard from 'Magic Mike' and 'The Social Network') must decide whether she is losing her mind or becoming Smiley's next victim. The film also stars Melanie Papalia ('Endgame'), Shane Dawson ('Shane Dawson's TV') and Andrew James Allen ('Make It or Break It'), with Toby Turner ('The Annoying Orange'), Roger Bart ('Desperate Housewives'), Keith David ('The Thing') and Liza Weil ('Scandal') rounding out the cast.

Interview: Raul Esparza, Anna Chlumsky Chat Guest Roles on NBC's LAW & ORDER: SVU
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 8, 2012

Raul Esparza and Anna Chlumsky will guest star on NBC's LAW & ORDER: SVU on a special episode titled "Twenty-Five Acts", based on the best-selling novel '50 Shades of Grey.' The show will air October 10th at 9 pm ET. Both talented actors recently spoke with reporters about the upcoming episode.

Raul Esparza Set to Appear on LAW & ORDER: SVU, 10/10
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 2, 2012

Tony nominee Raul Esparza will play the recurring role of "DA Rafael Barba" on Law & Order: SVU beginning on Wednesday, October 10. The episode, titled "Twenty-Five Acts," centers on the author of a best-selling erotic novel (Anna Chlumsky) who accuses a high-profile talk show host (Roger Bart) of rape. The SVU detectives face an uphill battle when they find that her account of the rape is exactly like the chapters in her book, and along with the DA's office (Esparza), they struggle to keep the case from turning into a media circus.

Khandi Alexander to Guest Star on USA's COMMON LAW Season Finale, 8/10
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2012

Khandi Alexander is among the guest stars who will appear on the Season 1 finale of USA Network's COMMON LAW, airing this Friday, August 10th at 10/9c.

Khandi Alexander to Guest Star on USA's COMMON LAW Season Finale, 8/10
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 6, 2012

Khandi Alexander is among the guest stars who will appear on the Season 1 finale of USA Network's COMMON LAW, airing this Friday, August 10th at 10/9c.

Roger Bart, Anna Chlumsky and Raul Esparza to Guest Star on LAW & ORDER: SVU, Fall 2013
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2012

Award-winning actors Roger Bart, Anna Chlumsky and Raul Esparza will guest star on an upcoming episode of "Law & Order: SVU." The episode, titled "Twenty-Five Acts" will air next fall and centers on the author of a best-selling erotic novel (Chlumsky) who accuses a high-profile talk show host (Bart) of a brutal rape. The SVU detectives face an uphill battle when they find that her account of the rape is exactly like the chapters in her book, and along with the DA's office (Esparza), they struggle to keep the case from turning into a media circus.

Review Roundup: THE PRODUCERS at the Hollywood Bowl
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 31, 2012

The Hollywood Bowl's production of THE PRODUCERS ended its limited run on July 29, 2012. The cast featured Richard Kind as Max Bialystock, Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Leo Bloom, Roger Bart as Carmen Ghia, Gary Beach as Roger De Bris, Rebecca Romijn as Ulla and Dane Cook as Franz Liebkind.

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