Jane Lynch Signs on to 'A.C.O.D' FilmFebruary 12, 2012According to Deadline.com, GLEE's Jane Lynch has been cast in the indie film 'A.C.O.D'. She will co-star with previously cast Richard Jenkins and Adam Scott. The film is written by Stuart Zicherman and Ben Karlin and directed Zicherman. It is produced by Teddy Schwarzman with Black Bear Pictures and by Karlin and Tim Perell.
John Stamos Cast in FOX's 'Little Brother'February 11, 2012According to Deadline.com, John Stamos has signed on to star in FOX's 'Little Brother' pilot. Stamos will join previously cast T.J. Miller. The comedy is written by Mike Royce and directed by Shawn Levy.
James Wolk Set to Star in USA's 'Political Animals'February 11, 2012Deadline.com reported that actor James Wolk has signed on to USA's new drama 'Political Animals'. The series is written by Greg Berlanti. It consists of six episodes and is set to air in the summer.
Blythe Danner Joins the Cast of ABC's 'Gilded Lilys'February 11, 2012Deadline.com announced that Tony and Emmy Award winner Blythe Danner has signed on to ABC's 'Gilded Lilys' pilot. Also cast in the drama are Sarah Bolger and Madeline Zima. The pilot is written and executive produced by KJ Steinberg and executive produced by Shonda Rhimes, and directed by Brian Kirk.
The Music Theatre Company Presents PIPPIN, 3/22-5/6February 11, 2012The Music Theatre Company, Highland Park's Equity theatre, announced its spring production of Pippin by Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson, directed and choreographed by Founding Artistic Director Jessica Redish. The production will run March 22 - May 6, 2012 at The Music Theatre Company located in the Karger Center, 1850 Green Bay Road in Highland Park.
STAGE TUBE: Matt Von Roderick's 'Let the Trumpet Talk,' Directed By ROCK OF AGES' Kristin Hanggi!February 11, 2012Check out singer and songwriter Matt Von Roderick's music video for his new single 'Let the Trumpet Talk.' The video is directed by the Tony nominated director of ROCK OF AGES, Kristin Hanggi. Also featured in the video are Autumn Reeser (Entourage, The OC) and Jerry Zucker (Airplane, Naked Gun). The single is produced by Swiss American Federation (Far East Movement, Nelly Furtado, Madonna).
Miles College Presents 'An Evening With Bill Cosby' Hosted by Robin Givens, 2/17February 11, 2012Miles College Presents An Evening With Bill Cosby Two Comedy Shows, One Night Only Hosted by Robin Givens on Friday, February 17, 2012 at The Historic Alabama Theatre located 1817 3rd Avenue North Birmingham, Alabama 35203, with the first comedy show starting at 6:00pm and the second comedy show starting at 8:30pm.
Hugh Jackman to Launch Chocolate LineFebruary 11, 2012According to WENN, Broadway veteran Hugh Jackman is launching a chocolate line, expanding his and his wife's fair trade coffee company Laughing Man. The company will now offer organic and kosher chocolates.
Ty Burrell Signs on to 'The Switch' FilmFebruary 10, 2012According to EW.com, Emmy Award winner Ty Burrell has signed on to 'The Switch' film. He will join John Hawkes and Yaslin Bey in this 'Jackie Brown' prequel written and directed by Dan Schechter.
STAGE TUBE: Check Out at DCTC's THE TAMING OF THE SHREWFebruary 15, 2012The Denver Center Theatre Company presents William Shakespeare's comedy THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, playing at the Stage Theatre through February 26. Tickets may be purchased now, by calling 303.893.4100 or visiting www.denvercenter.org.
Photo Flash: First Look at Atlantic Theater Company’s CQ/CXFebruary 3, 2012Get a first look at the world premiere of Atlantic Theater Company's CQ/CX by Gabe McKinley, opening February 15. CQ/CX is directed by Tony Award nominee David Leveaux and features Larry Bryggman, Peter Jay Fernandez, Tim Hopper, Arliss Howard, Kobi Libii, David Pittu, Steve Rosen and Sheila Tapia. See the production photos below!
TV: Inside Opening Night of Roundabout's LOOK BACK IN ANGERFebruary 3, 2012Last night, February 2, Roundabout Theatre Company opened its new production of John Osborne's Look Back in Anger, directed by Roundabout Associate Artist Sam Gold. The cast features Adam Driver as 'Cliff,' Sarah Goldberg as 'Allison,' Charlotte Parry as 'Helena,' and Matthew Rhys as 'Jimmy'. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge takes you inside opening night with interviews on the red carpet. Look Back in Anger opens at the Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. The production will play a limited engagement through April 8, 2012.
DNA Presents RAW DIRECTIONS, 2/9-11January 27, 2012Dance New Amsterdam (DNA), a progressive dance education and performance center, will present four new works by established choreographers seeking to discover new dimensions during the 2011-2012 performances of RAW Directions.