STAGE TUBE: GLEE Releases Promo For Season PremiereMarch 20, 2010Fox recently release a promo for the upcoming season premiere of the hit television show GLEE, which is set to return to the air on April 13th. The promo features teasers of the season, as well as a sneak peek at several performances viewers will see this season.
Harvey Fierstein Visits First Regional Production of A CATERED AFFAIRMarch 20, 2010During a recent stop in Atlanta on his National Tour of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Broadway star Harvey Fierstein made a stop at the Aurora Theatre for the first regional production of his show, A CATERED AFFAIR, according to the Gwinnett Daily Post. Fierstein attended the Friday morning performance and offered the audience a talkback session following the performance.
FOX Denies Talks With MTI for GLEE Stage ShowMarch 20, 2010Recent reports that the hit television show GLEE is in talks to create a stage show with MTI are rumors, according to a report in Variety. MTI had confirmed the reports, however, a Fox Broadcasting Company representative said there have been no discussions with any theatrical licensing company regarding GLEE.
Photo Flash: Shadowbox Presents SPRING FLING Beginning 3/25March 20, 2010Next up at Shadowbox: it's Spring Fling, opening March 25 and running though June 5 at the sketch comedy and rock ‘n' roll club at the Easton Town Center. Spring Fling fuses the rebellious and the ridiculous into one fun-lovin', fast-paced show featuring brand new sketch comedy and live rock ‘n' roll.
Ed Asner Stars in Solo Production of FDR at San Jose Rep, 7/14-7/18March 20, 2010San Jose Repertory Theatre will host Ed Anser in a solo performance of FDR as part of the Rep's Summer Blockbuster series. Ed Asner, recipient of seven Emmy Awards ('Mary Tyler Moore Show,' 'Lou Grant') and 16 nominations, five Golden Globe Awards, and a member of the TV Academy Hall of Fame, will star in the solo performance drama, FDR from July 14th to July 18th at San Jose Rep.
Photo Flash: Williamston Theatre Presents IT CAME FROM MARSMarch 19, 2010Williamston Theatre announces its production of IT CAME FROM MARS by playwright, Joseph Zettelmaier, running from March 31 to April 18th. MARS is a recipient of the prestigious Edgerton Foundation New American Play Award, which is granted to only a handful of theatres nationwide. This world premiere comedy starred Wayne David Parker, Sandra Birch, Joseph Albright, Jacob Hodgson, Alysia Kolascz and Morgan Chard. It is directed by WT Artistic Director Tony Caselli (A PICASSO).
Photo Flash: Wicked National Tour Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary, 3/20March 19, 2010The first North American National Tour of WICKED will celebrate its five year anniversary on Saturday, March 20, at the Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House in Miami. Since its first performance in Toronto in March 2005, over 5.5 million people have seen the first North American National Tour of WICKED.
Photo Flash: Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS At The Ahmanson TheatreMarch 19, 2010Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have Alfred Hitchcock's 'The 39 Steps.' This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award winner is adapted by Patrick Barlow (Olivier Award for Best New Comedy), directed by Maria Aitken and features sets and costumes by Peter McKintosh. The production is based on an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon and on the book by John Buchan.
STAGE TUBE: Gavin Creel Accepts GLAAD Media AwardMarch 19, 2010Gavin Creel accepted a Special Recognition Award at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York on March 13 for the cast and producers' support of LGBT equality. The cast and producers actively supported the National Equality March held in Washington D.C. in October of 2009.
Criswell Joins Barrett for Rodgers and Hammerstein Concert, 7/2March 19, 2010Broadway star Brent Barrett will be joined by singer Kim Criswell for a concert of Rodgers and Hammerstein selections as a part of the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra's 'Friday Classics' series. The event, taking place Friday, July 2, will be conducted by John Wilson.
Elaine Stritch to be Honored at 'All About Eve' Screening, 3/23March 19, 2010Broadway veteran Elaine Stritch will be the honored guest at the upcoming screening of the film 'All About Eve' at the Ziegfeld Theatre in Manhattan on March 23rd. The showing part of the Turner Classic Movies' 'Road to Hollywood Tour.' Robert Osborne will host.
Buckley-Led WHITE'S LIES Gets Postponed Off-Bway Until 4/12March 19, 2010The production of WHITE'S LIES, originally scheduled to begin off-Broadway previews March 22nd, will be postponed until April 12th, with an official opening night of May 6th. The production has been delayed due to scheduling conflicts.
Kennedy, Campbell, Von Essen et. al Set for Canal Room Concert, 4/4March 19, 2010Lauren Kennedy will perform at The Canal Room on April 4th for a concert entitled 'Lauren Kennedy and the Freakers Ball.' Kennedy will be joined by a number of Broadway veterans, including Julia Burrows, Michelle Kinney, Alan Campbell, Gina Stewart, and Max Von Essen. The concert will begin at 8:00pm.
King's Head Theatre to Present STUDIES FOR A PORTRAIT, Opening Mar. 30March 19, 2010Following Time Out Critics' Choice at the White Bear Theatre and a transfer to Oval House, Good Night Out Presents a new re-imagined production of Daniel Reitz's STUDIES FOR A PORTRAIT for an eight-week run at the King's Head Theatre, beginning March 30th and running through May 23rd.