Pacino to Star in MERCHANT OF VENICE; Ferguson, Martin, Rabe, Santiago-Hudson & Wright Join Shakespeare in Park Rep
by Robert Diamond - Dec 7, 2009
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced early casting for the 2010 Shakespeare in the Park summer season. Daniel Sullivan will direct THE MERCHANT OF VENICE in rotating rep with THE WINTER'S TALE, directed by Michael Greif. The repertory company will feature Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Solanio/Young Shepherd); Jesse L. Martin (Gratiano/Polixenes); Al Pacino (Shylock); Lily Rabe (Portia/First Gentlewoman); Ruben Santiago-Hudson as (Prince of Morocco/Leontes); and Max Wright (Old Gobbo/Old Shepherd).
NEXT TO NORMAL Headed to Broadway's Longacre Theater, Previews Start March 27
by Robert Diamond - Feb 17, 2009
Producers David Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo, and Second Stage Theatre have announced that the original musical, Next to Normal, will come to Broadway this spring, direct from its critically-acclaimed engagement at Washington D.C.'s Arena Stage, beginning preview performances at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street) on Friday, March 27th and officially opening on Wednesday, April 15.
CSC Announces Complete Casting For Patinkin's 'Tempest'
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 4, 2008
Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, has completed casting of its upcoming production of William Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST, starring Tony Award winner Mandy Patinkin, directed by Kulick.
Alec Mapa Presents 'America's Gaysian Sweetheart' 6/28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2008
Join Alec Mapa, 'AMERICA'S GAYSIAN SWEETHEART,' for an uncensored, unbridled evening of hilarity! Alec will be dressed by Project Runway's Malan Breton. At Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) on Saturday, June 28th (9:30 PM) and Sunday, June 29th (9:30 PM).
Alec Mapa Presents 'America's Gaysian Sweetheart' 6/28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2008
Join Alec Mapa, 'AMERICA'S GAYSIAN SWEETHEART,' for an uncensored, unbridled evening of hilarity! Alec will be dressed by Project Runway's Malan Breton. At Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) on Saturday, June 28th (9:30 PM) and Sunday, June 29th (9:30 PM).
Alec Mapa To Perform At Joe's Pub, 6/28, 29
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2008
Join Alec Mapa, 'AMERICA'S GAYSIAN SWEETHEART,' for an uncensored, unbridled evening of hilarity! After a year of traveling around the globe on a gay cruise and shaking things up on Desperate Housewives, Ugly Betty and LOGO'S groundbreaking dating show, TransAmerican Love Story, Alec has a delectable tale to tell Gay Pride weekend.