Liz Smith Chats Broadway with Jujamcyn Theaters' New President Jordan Roth on WowOWowOctober 29, 2009Producer Jordan Roth has succeeded Rocco Landesman as President of Jujamcyn Theaters, the owner and operator of five major Broadway theatres. Roth, 33, has taken over leadership of the organization which Landesman presided over from 1987 until his recent confirmation as Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts on August 7. Roth is also acquiring a 50% ownership interest in the privately held company. Gossip maven Liz Smith spoke to Roth about his new position and what excites and inspires him in the world of theatre.
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park's THREE SISTERS Opens Tonight 10/29October 29, 2009The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park's exciting new version of Chekhov's THREE SISTERS by Sarah Ruhl, one of America's most acclaimed young playwrights and author of THE CLEAN HOUSE opens tonight, October 29th. John Doyle, the Tony Award-winning director of COMPANY directs the production
Zooey Deschanel to Guest on Fox's BONES 12/10October 29, 2009Zooey Deschanel, star of the romantic comedy '(500) Days of Summer' and sister of BONES' Emily Deschanel, will guest-star in 'The Goop on the Girl,' a special holiday-themed episode of BONES airing Thursday, Dec. 10 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Plimpton, Rasuk, Greenberg and More Star in HBO's Upcoming New Series HOW TO MAKE IT IN AMERICAOctober 28, 2009HOW TO MAKE IT IN AMERICA follows two enterprising Brooklyn twentysomethings as they hustle their way through New York City, determined to achieve the American Dream. Trying to make a name for themselves in New York's competitive fashion scene, Ben Epstein (Greenberg) and his friend and business partner Cam Calderon (Rasuk) use their street knowledge and connections to bring their ambitions to fruition.
STAGE TUBE: LAByrinth's 'Celebrity Charades: Jackpot' Epi. 1October 28, 2009LAByrinth Theater Company (Co-Artistic Directors Stephen Adly Guirgis, Mimi O'Donnell, Yul Vázquez and Producing Director Marieke Gaboury) enters the arena to crank up the stakes at the seventh annual benefit featuring Celebrity Charades: Jackpot on Monday December 7th. In this, the first of a series of videos, we learn how far the celebrities will go to get a leg up on the competition.
TROUBADOUR Plays Final Performances of Limited Run, End 11/2October 28, 2009HDM Productions presents TROUBADOUR, a new musical of the life of St. Francis of Assisi, now playing the final performances of a a limited-run through November 2, 2009 at The Theater at The Church of the Epiphany (1394 York Avenue @ E. 74th Street).
Better Midler and NYRP Launch Celeb Filled Online Fundraising AuctionOctober 28, 2009Bette Midler, and her tree hugging troop at New York Restoration Project (NYRP), have been cleaning and greening New York City for nearly 15 years. In an effort to put the 'fun' back in fundraising, the organization has announced one of its biggest fundraising initiatives to date, with an online auction featuring once-in-a-lifetime celebrity experiences donated by Bette and her famed friends.
STAGE TUBE: MSNBC Visits the Stars of 101 DALMATIONSOctober 28, 2009The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith launched at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis on October 13, 2009, The 101 Dalmatians Musical features an impressive cast made-up of Broadway veterans and newcomers that will bring to life this one-of-a-kind musical adventure for the entire family. Drama Desk Award winner Rachel York leads that cast as the sinister Cruella de Vil, notorious for kidnapping Dalmatian puppies for their distinctive spots.
Hakuna A Lotta! Broadway's THE LION KING Celebrates 5000 Performances 11/5October 28, 2009Disney's landmark musical event THE LION KING celebrates 5000 Broadway performances on Thursday, November 5 at the Minskoff Theatre. Only eight other musicals have reached this milestone, including Disney's Beauty and the Beast. THE LION KING is the ninth longest-running musical in Broadway history and the first American musical to welcome 50 million guests worldwide.