THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS's Two 'Eugenes', Robbins and Grisetti Profiled in The New York PostOctober 25, 2009THE Neil Simon Plays are the first Broadway revivals of two of Neil Simon's beloved Eugene Morris Jerome plays, Brighton Beach Memoirs and Broadway Bound, directed by David Cromer. Brighton Beach Memoirs opens tonight, Sunday, October 25 at the Nederlander Theatre. Broadway Bound joins Brighton Beach Memoirs in repertory on November 18, with opening night on Thursday, December 10
The Donmar Warehouse Featured in The New York TimesOctober 25, 2009The Donmar Warehouse (producer of the current Broadway production of Hamlet starring Jude Law) announced that its yearlong West End season at the 750-seat Wyndham's Theater played to 98% of capacity. The Donmar is also making quite the mark on the Broadway stage with a number of current productions this season.
STAGE TUBE: Jackson Backup Singer Hill Talks 'THIS IS IT' to ETOctober 24, 2009Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' concert film opens worldwide in IMAX and conventional theaters in just five days, and singer/musician Judith Hill was there for every moment of the film and shared its secrets with ET's Kevin Frazier. Sony Pictures Entertaiment announced last month that the release date for 'Michael Jackson: This Is It' has been moved up to Oct. 28, two days earlier than previously announced. Tickets go on sale Sept. 27.
Byrne Led HBO Series IN TREATMENT Renewed for Third SeasonOctober 24, 2009HBO has renewed the Emmy-winning half-hour drama series IN TREATMENT, which will begin production on its third season in New York in early 2010, with debut scheduled for later in the year, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, Programming Group and West Coast Operations, HBO.
STAGE TUBE: Adam Lambert Dishes on DETAILS Photo ShootOctober 24, 2009Adam Lambert was a true stand out on AMERICAN IDOL's 8th season - coming in second place in the finals behind winner Kris Allen. Lambert chats about his recent DETAILS photo shoot in this new video which you can watch right here on STAGE TUBE!
NORTHERN LIGHTS/ SOUTHERN CROSS Opens at the Guthrie 10/24October 24, 2009The Guthrie will present Northern Lights/Southern Cross: Tales from the Other Side of the World, an international collaboration between Interact Theater and Australia's Tutti Ensemble, companies both comprised largely of artists with disabilities. An epic tale spanning cultures and hemispheres, acclaimed actor/playwright/storyteller Kevin Kling shares his story of personal growth and rebirth, in the production directed by Interact artistic director Jeanne Calvit, with original music by Tutti Ensemble's Pat Rix. Northern Lights/Southern Cross: Tales from the Other Side of the World will run October 22 - November 8 in the Dowling Studio.
TV: LE REVE - Behind the Scenes!October 24, 2009Wynn Las Vegas and DRAGONE have redefined the traditional theatrical experience with 'Le Reve' (The Dream), the evocative aqua spectacle in-the-round. The show features an ambitious blend of aerial acrobatics, provocative choreography and outrageous antics from the colorful characters.
STAGE TUBE: Donny Osmond's Secret 'DANCING' Rehearsal on ET!October 23, 2009Donny Osmond tangoed his way to the top of the scoreboard with partner Kym Johnson on 'Dancing with the Stars' Monday night after receiving a 29 from the judges. Entertainment Tonight visited Osmond and Johnson as they held a top secret rehearsal for their next dance routine!
TWITTER WATCH: Orfeh - 'Memphis is a must see, just sayin'October 23, 2009BroadwayWorld.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!