Orlandersmith, Hope, Laurence et al. Set for HORSEDREAMS at Rattlestick, Opens 11/9October 22, 2011Rattlestick Playwrights Theater has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of HORSEDREAMS, a new play written by and featuring award-winning and Pulitzer Prize finalist, Dael Orlandersmith. The third production of the company's 17th season, performances of HORSEDREAMS will begin Wednesday, November 9th at Rattlestick Theater (224 Waverly Place - off Seventh Avenue South, between Perry & West 11th Streets). The official opening night is set for Thursday, November 17th. The production is scheduled to run through December 11th. Gordon Edelstein directs.
Photo Flash: Lauren Kennedy Stars as EVITA in North CarolinaOctober 22, 2011North Carolina Theatre, the region's premier producer of professional Broadway musical revivals is excited to produce the Andrew Lloyd Webber sensation Evita this Fall. The production will open on Saturday, October 22nd and run through Sunday, October 30th in Raleigh Memorial Auditorium at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh.
Tony Award Winner Robert Lopez to Be Honored at PhilDev’s Lincoln Center Gala, 11/7October 22, 2011Philippine Development Foundation ('PhilDev') announces that Filipino-American Robert Lopez-Tony Award-winning composer, lyricist and co-creator of Broadway smash hit musicals Avenue Q and The Book of Mormon-will be honored with an Award of Excellence at its upcoming gala event, PhilDev Celebrates Broadway: Suites by Sondheim, on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 7:30pm at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center in New York City.
Legendary Agent Sue Mengers DiesOctober 16, 2011Former William Morris agent Sue Mengers, who pioneered behind-the-scenes roles for women in Hollywood, died at her home in Beverly Hills on Saturday, according to Reuters.
SPIDER-MAN Writers Talk Changes and ChallengesOctober 16, 2011SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK writers Roberto Aguire-Sacasa and Glen Berger recently sat down with Hollywood Reporter to discuss the challenges of revamping and streamlining the once-troubled show.
Radcliffe, Portman, Jackman et al. Win 2011 Scream AwardsOctober 16, 2011Stage veterans Ralph Fienness, Hugh Jackman, Natalie Portman, and Daniel Radcliffe were among the winners at the 2011 Scream Awards, held on Saturday, October 15. The award ceremony will air on October 18 on Spike TV.
Zachary Quinto Comes Out in New York MagazineOctober 16, 2011Zachary Quinto came out in an interview with New York magazine, citing his sexual orientation for the first time while discussing different topics, according to TVGuide.com.
Susan Tenney to Premiere New Work at Florence Gould Hall, 10/29October 16, 2011Princeton native, choreographer Susan Tenney will present the New York premiere of Je me souviens...I remember... on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 7:30pm at Florence Gould Hall, 55 East 59th Street (between Park and Madison), New York, NY 10021. The performance will be followed by a VIP cocktail reception. Tickets are $25-75 and are available at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000.