Scott Ellis News

Ellen helps Jim Parsons prepare for Jim Parsons, who is starring in the Broadway production of Harvey, recently appeared on Ellen, where the host decided to help him out by preparing him for the onslaught of Broadway distractions, complete with air horns, wind machines, feathers, or whatever else he might encounter on the Great White Way. Watch the video below!

Jim Parsons, who is starring in the Broadway production of Harvey, will appear on ABC's "Live! with Kelly" on Monday, May 28th between 9:00AM-10:00AM on channel 7.

Preview performances are underway for Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway premiere production of Mary Chase' Harvey, set to open June 14, 2012. The marquee is up! See below for a first look.

Before rehearsals began, Education Dramaturg Ted Sod sat down with Director Scott Ellis to discuss his thoughts on Harvey.

Preview performances begin tonight for Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) Broadway premiere production of Mary Chase' Harvey.

Roundabout Theatre Company presents 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.

NBC has released a clip of its upcoming comedy series GUYS WITH KIDS from Emmy winner and executive producer Jimmy Fallon.

NBC announced today an ambitious new primetime lineup for the 2012-13 primetime season that combines one of the top-quality returning lineups on television with a new fall edition of the red-hot musical competition 'The Voice' and a crop of six new scripted series in the fall and four at mid-season.

Jim Parsons, who is starring in the upcoming Broadway production of Harvey, will appear on "CBS This Morning" tomorrow Thursday, May 10th between 7:00AM-9:00AM on channel 2.

Jim Parsons, who is starring in the upcoming Broadway production of Harvey, appeared on "The Late Show with David Letterman" last night, May 8th. While he was there, he chatted about looking young, quitting smoking, and more. Check out the full appearance below!

Jim Parsons, who is starring in the upcoming Broadway production of Harvey, will appear on "The Late Show with David Letterman" tomorrow Tuesday, May 8th between 11:35PM-12:35AM on channel 2.

WOR's "Joan Hamburg Show" on Tuesday, May 8th from 12:00-2:00PM (710 AM) as will feature Roundabout Theatre Company's 2012 Spring Season.

Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Don Gregory will present 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), and Morgan Spector (Lyman Sanderson, M.D.). The production is and directed by Scott Ellis. Today, BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge sat down with Jim Parsons to hear all about the new production. Click below to hear directly from the star!

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced a new Broadway production of Clifford Odets' The Big Knife, starring Emmy® Award winner and Tony Award® nominee Bobby Cannavale, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes.

Among those honored at the 24th Annual Awards for Excellence in the Arts were actor and comedian Nathan Lane, Steppenwolf Ensemble Member and alumna Alana Arenas, and alumnus, actor, director, and producer Ted Wass.

Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Don Gregory will present 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), and Morgan Spector (Lyman Sanderson, M.D.). The production is and directed by Scott Ellis. Yesterday, the company met the press, and below, BroadwayWorld brings you full coverage of the event!

Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Don Gregory will present 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), and Morgan Spector (Lyman Sanderson, M.D.). The production is and directed by Scott Ellis. Today, the company met the press, and below, BroadwayWorld brings you a photo preview. Stay tuned for full coverage coming soon!

The Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the world premiere production of Bad Jews by Joshua Elias Harmon and directed by Daniel Aukin for the fall season. Bad Jews will begin preview performances on October 5, 2012 and will open officially on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. This is a limited engagement through December 16, 2012. All tickets for Roundabout Underground productions are $20.

Williamstown Theatre Festival Artistic Director Jenny Gersten announced today the final production of the 2012 Nikos Stage Season and an additional pre-season offering for the Festival's 58th, the second under Ms. Gersten's leadership. Academy Award nominee Patricia Clarkson (Pieces of April; WTF's The Ride Down Mount Morgan) and Bradley Cooper (Limitless; The Understudy at WTF) will return to Williamstown in The Elephant Man, written by Bernard Pomerance and directed by Scott Ellis, completing the Nikos Stage season and playing from July 25 - August 5, 2012.