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Wendy Makkena & C.J. Wilson Join Cast of Primary Stages' BRONX BOMBERS
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 16, 2013


Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Founder & Executive Producer; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Elliot Fox, Managing Director) have announced casting for the World Premiere of Bronx Bombers, conceived by Fran Kirmser, commissioned by Tony Ponturo, and written and directed by Tony Award nominee Eric Simonson (Broadway's Lombardi). Wendy Makkena (Broadway's Side Man) and C.J. Wilson (Happy Now? at Primary Stages, Broadway's The Big Knife, Glengarry Glen Ross) will play Carmen Berra and Babe Ruth respectively in the production featuring previously announced Francois Battiste (Broadway's Magic/Bird), Chris Henry Coffey (Off-Broadway's Water by the Spoonful), Bill Dawes (Broadway's Lombardi), Christopher Jackson (Broadway's In the Heights,Memphis), Keith Nobbs (Broadway's Lombardi), Joe Pantoliano (Emmy Award winner from HBO's 'The Sopranos') and John Wernke (Broadway's The Lyons). Bronx Bombers runs September 17- October 19 at Primary Stages at The Duke on 42nd Street. Opening night is October 8 at 7pm.

Jennifer Beals Guest Stars on FOX's THE MOB DOCTOR Tonight
by TV News Desk - Dec 31, 2012


'The L Word's' Jennifer Beals will guest star on an all-new episode of FOX's THE MOB DOCTOR airing TONIGHT, DEC. 31 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT).

Jennifer Beals to Guest Star on FOX's THE MOB DOCTOR, 12/31
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 28, 2012


'The L Word's' Jennifer Beals will guest star on an all-new episode of FOX's THE MOB DOCTOR airing DEC. 31 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT).

FOX Cancels Low-Rated Drama Series THE MOB DOCTOR
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 28, 2012


Zaptoit.com reports that FOX has canceled its low-rated drama series MOB DOCTOR but will continue to air the remaining episodes of its 13-episode order.

CTV Releases 2012-13 Schedule and Descriptions
by TV News Desk - May 31, 2012


CTV has released its season schedule and show descriptions for Fall 2012 and on. See below for details. All times ET. New programs are BOLD. (S) = Simulcast.

FOX Announces 2012-13 Primetime Series
by Caryn Robbins - May 14, 2012


Peter Rice, Chairman, Entertainment, Fox Networks Group; and Kevin Reilly, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company, today unveiled the FOX primetime schedule for the 2012-2013 television season to the national advertising community during its annual Programming Presentation at the Beacon Theatre.

Merle Dandridge to Guest Star on ABC's 'The Deep End,' 2/18
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2010


Broadway vet Merle Dandridge will be featured on an upcoming episode of ABC's 'The Deep End.' Dandridge will be featured on an episode entitled, 'The Innocent Man,' where Addy's long-distance boyfriend surprises her at the office. The episode will air Thursday, February 18th from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET, on the ABC Television Network.

Merle Dandridge to Guest Star on ABC's 'The Deep End,' 2/18
by Jeff Dennhardt - Feb 8, 2010


Broadway vet Merle Dandridge will be featured on an upcoming episode of ABC's 'The Deep End.' Dandridge will be featured on an episode entitled, 'The Innocent Man,' where Addy's long-distance boyfriend surprises her at the office. The episode will air Thursday, February 18th from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET, on the ABC Television Network.

HARM'S WAY wins Pen USA Literary Award for Drama; Currently Playing at 45th Street Theatre
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 20, 2008


Critically acclaimed theatre company Circus Theatricals proudly announces that playwright SHEM BITTERMAN has won the 2008 Pen USA Literary Award for Drama for his play HARM'S WAY. Past winners of the award include Sarah Rule, Luis Alfaro, Donald Freed, and Craig Volk.

HARM'S WAY Receives Pen USA Literary Award; Opens October 18
by Robert Diamond - Oct 9, 2008


Critically acclaimed theatre company Circus Theatricals proudly announces that playwright SHEM BITTERMAN has won the 2008 Pen USA Literary Award for Drama for his play HARM'S WAY. Past winners of the award include Sarah Rule, Luis Alfaro, Donald Freed, and Craig Volk.

Circus Theatricals Celebrates 25th Anniversary With 'Man.Gov' and 'Harm's Way'
by Jordan Westfall - Sep 15, 2008


Based on several high profile news stories, MAN.GOV centers around a senior arms inspector -- the quintessential government man -- whose life is turned upside-down when he is suspected of leaking damaging information to a celebrity reporter. Previews begin October 10 with opening night slated for October 17.

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