The Actors Studio News

'Modern Family' stars Ed O'Neill, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Sofia Vergara, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet answered James Lipton's famous 'Inside The Actors Studio' last night. In the episode, Broadway veteran Jesse Tyler Ferguson explained why his co-star Eric Stonestreet is 'Gay for Pay.' Click below to check out the hilarious clip

The Accidental Repertory Theater's (ART) production of ADAMS' APPLES inspired by Chekhov's CHERRY ORCHARD, written and directed by John Strasberg and being presented at the Living Theatre, will close on June 5, 2011. Tickets can be purchased at SmartTix.com or by calling (212) 868-4444. The Living Theatre is located at 21 Clinton Street, between East Houston and Stanton in NYC.

THE CELL and THE HIVE THEATRE COMPANY are pleased to announce the world premiere production of Terry Quinn's BAD EVIDENCE, directed by Kira Simring. BAD EVIDENCE will play a limited engagement at The Cell (338 West 23rd Street New York, NY 10011).

Way Off Broadway's Children's Theatre Summer Camp is one of the most popular summer acting programs in the area.

The Katselas Theatre Company presents; The World Premiere of Mutant Olive, Written and performed by Mitch Hara, Directed by Terri Hanauer.

Bravo's kicking off summer with brand new episodes of TV's most sizzling series. Drinks go flying in an explosive season finale of 'The Real Housewives of Orange County;' 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' celebrate the holidays, but not everyone's invited; Donna Summer pays a visit to the songwriters of 'Platinum Hit;' 'Inside the Actors Studio' welcomes the cast of 'Modern Family;' the designers run into expensive dilemmas on 'Million Dollar Decorators;' 'Top Chef Masters' pays tribute to our troops in the penultimate episode; and 'The Real Housewives of New York City' ditch their drivers and go camelback in Morocco. On June 12 at 11 p.m., ET/PT, Andy Cohen hosts a very special 'Watch What Happens: Live' with sneak peeks of Bravo's upcoming summer line up. For a sneak peek at each of the episodes go to: http://www.bravotv.com/videos.

Bravo's kicking off summer with brand new episodes of TV's most sizzling series.

The First Annual STAND-UP 360TM COMEDY FESTIVAL will take to the stage in New York City from May 31 to June 4th 2011. The festival will capture the unmistakeable energy of a Live New York comedy presenting a line-up of top names from headliners to break-out stars.

The First Annual STAND-UP 360TM COMEDY FESTIVAL will take to the stage in New York City from May 31 to June 4th 2011. The festival will capture the unmistakeable energy of a Live New York comedy presenting a line-up of top names from headliners to break-out stars.

Accidental Rep's Artistic Director John Strasberg will interview SAG and Golden Globe Award winner Steve Buscemi, live, on stage about the personal nature of the creative process. The event takes place on Wednesday, June 1st at 7:00 pm and is a benefit for Accidental Repertory Theater (ART).

The Active Theater announced today that it will honor Academy Award ® winner and four-time Tony Award ® nominee Estelle Parsons with the inaugural Active Arts Award at its Spring Gala on Monday, May 23, 2011 at 7:30 pm at Trattoria Trecolori (254 West 47th Street, Manhattan), in the heart of New York's theater district.

Actors Studio Member Melissa Leo offered personal words of encouragement to the 31 MFA candidates (actors, playwrights and directors) of The Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University after attending the final performance of their 2011 Repertory Season.

Sally Kellerman, the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominated actress and singer who created the infamous role of Major Margaret "Hot Lips" O'Houlihan in Robert Altman's classic film, "M*A*SH," will appear as a vocalist in her show, SALLY UNPLUGGED!

The Active Theater announced today that it will honor Academy Award ® winner and four-time Tony Award ® nominee Estelle Parsons with the inaugural Active Arts Award at its Spring Gala on Monday, May 23, 2011 at 7:30 pm at Trattoria Trecolori (254 West 47th Street, Manhattan), in the heart of New York's theater district.

'Modern Family' stars Ed O'Neill, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Sofia Vergara, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet will be answering James Lipton's famous 'Inside the Actors Studio' questions this May.