Spanger & Carpinello Join Maroulis for ROCK OF AGES, Full Casting Announced, Previews Start at Atkinson 3/17
by Eddie Varley - Feb 18, 2009
The producers of ROCK OF AGES announced the complete, awesome cast for Broadway's new, smash hit musical today. Constantine Maroulis, ('American Idol' Season 4, Broadway's The Wedding Singer, RENT) reprising his critically acclaimed role as 'Drew', is now joined by Broadway's best 1970's & 1980's period actors Amy Spanger (The Wedding Singer, Kiss Me Kate) as 'Sherrie' and James Carpinello (Saturday Night Fever, VH1's 'So NoTORIous') as 'Stacee Jaxx'.
Zac Efron Looking Set for SNL Hosting Gig 4/11
by Eddie Varley - Feb 10, 2009
Various online sources, including mega website PerezHilton.com is reporting that High School Musical star Zac Efron will host Saturday Night Live on April 11th, 2009.
Efron has a new film coming out, '17 Again' and a SNL hosting gig is an ideal platform to showcase the release.
UNCLE VANYA With Gyllenhaal, O'Hare and Sarsgaard Announces 2/12 Opening
by Robert Diamond - Jan 5, 2009
Classic Stage Company's upcoming new production of Anton Chekhov's UNCLE VANYA, starring Tony Award winner Denis O'Hare as Vanya, Maggie Gyllenhaal as Yelena and Peter Sarsgaard as Astrov, has set its official opening night for Thursday, February 12 at 7 pm, it was announced today by CSC Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen.
Furious Premiere of 'THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS' 11/28
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2008
FURIOUS THEATRE COMPANY
PRESENTS THE SECOND SHOW OF THEIR
2008-2009 SEASON!
THE LOS ANGELES PREMIERE OF
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Written by Anthony Neilson
Directed by Robert Pescovitz
Limited Engagement will open on Saturday, November 29
at the Pasadena Playhouse Carrie Hamilton Theatre!
Furious Premiere of 'THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS' 11/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 14, 2008
FURIOUS THEATRE COMPANY
PRESENTS THE SECOND SHOW OF THEIR
2008-2009 SEASON!
THE LOS ANGELES PREMIERE OF
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Written by Anthony Neilson
Directed by Robert Pescovitz
Limited Engagement will open on Saturday, November 29
at the Pasadena Playhouse Carrie Hamilton Theatre!
'Patti LuPone at Les Mouches' Released 11/11
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2008
The year was 1980, and Patti LuPone was starring as 'Evita' on Broadway. She was en route to winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, and cementing her status as a Broadway star. But there was another Patti LuPone performance taking place -- one that only a comparative handful of people were aware of: Every Saturday night at midnight, for 27 weeks, after performing one of the most demanding roles ever, she made her way to Les Mouches - a legendary nightclub in New York City, to perform a solo concert...This was a one-woman tour de force that -- until now -- only the lucky few who were on hand knew about.
Rare LuPone Cabaret Recordings From 1980 To Be Released 11/11
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 14, 2008
The year was 1980, and Patti LuPone was starring as 'Evita' on Broadway. She was en route to winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, and cementing her status as a Broadway star. But there was another Patti LuPone performance taking place -- one that only a comparative handful of people were aware of: Every Saturday night at midnight, for 27 weeks, after performing one of the most demanding roles ever, she made her way to Les Mouches - a legendary nightclub in New York City, to perform a solo concert...This was a one-woman tour de force that -- until now -- only the lucky few who were on hand knew about.
Naughton to Play Westport Country Playhouse Nov. 9
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2006
Two-time Tony Award-winner, film star, and Weston, CT resident James Naughton will bring his new, intimate musical cabaret act Looking for the Heart of Saturday Night to the Westport Country Playhouse for four performances only.
Darrell Hammond Added to Comedy Cares 3 on April 3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2006
Comedian DARRELL HAMMOND best known for his impressions of Bill Clinton, and the entire Bush cabinet (Cheney, Ashcroft, and Rumsfeld) on NBC's 'Saturday Night Live' has joined the roster for next Monday's COMEDY CARES 3 - benefit for Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS at Caroline's on Broadway.
'night, Mother's Edie Falco Receives Golden Globe Nomination
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2004
It was announced this morning that Edie Falco, one of the stars of Broadway's 'NIGHT, MOTHER, was nominated for a Golden Globe Award in the category of Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama for her role as Carmela Soprano on HBO's acclaimed show 'The Sopranos.'