Woody Allen News

THE PRIORY by Michael Wynne will open at the Royal Court Theatre on November 22 2009 (previews from November 19), directed by Jeremy Herrin.

Six writers, six directors and 27 actors will risk their reputations by creating an evening of theater in only 24 Hours.

The critically-acclaimed new American two-character play by Keith Huff is directed by Tony Award nominee John Crowley, and began previews on Thursday, September 10, 2009, and opens tonight Tuesday, September 29, 2009 and runs through Sunday, December 6, 2009 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

Laurel Mill Playhouse, located at 508 Main Street in historic Laurel, MD., presents Play It Again, Sam, by Woody Allen.

For 20 years, Jon Lovitz has been one of the most popular and successful comedians in the industry. He has performed everywhere from Broadway to 'Saturday Night Live' and for the last two years has headlined in nightclubs, theaters and casinos across the country.

Theatre, film, television and music star Michael McKean will reprise his role as donut shop owner Arthur Przybyszewski in the Broadway premiere of Steppenwolf Theatre Company?s new American play Superior Donuts, by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning ensemble member Tracy Letts, directed by ensemble member Tina Landau. Mr. McKean originated the role during Superior Donuts? sold-out, world premiere at Steppenwolf last summer. Full casting will be announced shortly.

Onward Production and Black Swan State Theatre Company's anthology evening Seven Deadly Sins, Four Deadly Sinners, which they are presenting at the Playhouse Theatre between 21 October and 1 November.

A sell-out hit in concert halls throughout Europe, Emmy Award winning comedian Hans Liberg combines humour and extreme musical virtuosity to poke fun at the world of classical music.

The critically-acclaimed new American two-character play by Keith Huff is directed by Tony Award nominee John Crowley, and began previews on Thursday, September 10, 2009, and opens tonight Tuesday, September 29, 2009 and runs through Sunday, December 6, 2009 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

Producers Frederick Zollo, Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli, Raymond L. Gaspard, Frank Gero, Cheryl Wiesenfeld, Jeffrey Sine, Michael Rose and Robert Cole announced today that Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman will star together on Broadway in A STEADY RAIN, a critically acclaimed two-character play by Keith Huff. Directed by Tony Award nominee John Crowley, A STEADY RAIN begins previews on Thursday, September 10, 2009 and opens Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street) for a strictly limited 12 week engagement through Sunday, December 6, 2009.

Karen Akers, one of America's most arresting and successful concert and cabaret stars will brings her Cole Porter show to The Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, SF, from Oct 27-Nov 1.

BroadwayWorld.com presents its newest column, Twitter Watch, which will bring you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter!

Legendary Broadway star Elaine Stritch will headline a private reading of Ben Andron's new comic play WHITE'S LIES. The reading will take place Thursday, September 24, 2009 at The Snapple Theatre Center - The Jerry Orbach Theatre located at 1627 Broadway. KelVin Productions will present the reading.

Phantom Audio will transform their large Chelsea loft into an art gallery - Phantom Gallery - for four days in September, and will present an exhibit of artist Don Florence's celebrity portraits entitled ACTORS, AUTHORS, OTHERS. Phantom Gallery is located at 48 West 25th Street, which is between 5th and 6th Avenues on the 10th Floor, and the exhibit ACTORS, AUTHORS, OTHERS will be held from September 24th through September 27th and will benefit the Playwrights Realm Theater Company.

Hugh Jackman, star of Broadway's A STEADY RAIN with Daniel Craig, currently in previews, took time out of his demanding rehearsal and performance schedule to participate in Climate Week, which began in New York yesterday. After speaking at a U.N. press conference on the importance of climate control, Jackman sat down with New York Magazine to talk going green and, yes, the man we cannot get enough of these days, Neil Patrick Harris.

Laurel Mill Playhouse, located at 508 Main Street in historic Laurel, MD., presents Play It Again, Sam, by Woody Allen.

The Laurel Mill Playhouse in historic Laurel, MD., presents PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM, by Woody Allen. Directed by Keith Brown and produced by Maureen Rogers, the comedy opens October 2, 2009.

Jeff Daniels will fly in from New York where he is currently starring in GOD OF CARNAGE, be guest of honor at a gala benefit for his newest play, ESCANABA, at The Purple Rose Theatre Company in Chelsea.

Roger Friedman in reporting at HollywoodReporter.com in his column that 'And Kerry Washington is headed to Broadway this fall in David Mamet's 'Race' with James Spader and Richard Thomas. I've heard that rounding out this cast will be Doogie Howser, hot-as-a-pistol Neil Patrick Harris. From the Tonys to the Emmys to Broadway. And Mamet. He would never have made this much money as a doctor!'

It's that time of year again, when the city officially turns into the NY intelligencia's playground. Yes, I am referring to the New Yorker Festival, which takes place over the October 16 - October 18 weekend. Among the highlights: panel discussions an Q & As with stage and screen stars Stanly Tucci, Christine Baranski and Tilda Swinton, among others.