League of Professional Theatre Women Celebrates TURNING 30 at Duffy Square, 9/28September 11, 2011On Wednesday, September 28th the League of Professional Theatre Women will kick-off the fifteen-month celebration of their 30th Anniversary with a special event, TURNING 30, in Duffy Square at 11am. Co-hosted by Sirius/XM Radio's Julie James & Off-Broadway's Christine Pedi, the event will feature appearances by Emmy Award-winning actress/comedian Judy Gold (The Judy Show) & the Mamma Mia! 'Dynamos,' Carol Linnea Johnson, Corinne Melançon & Stacia Fernandez. Also attending will be some of LPTW 30th Anniversary Leading Ladies: Ruby Dee, Eve Ensler, Rosemary Harris, LaChanze, Elizabeth McCann, Estelle Parsons, Chita Rivera & Fran Weissler.
Ed Stern Honored with Endowment for Artistic ExcellenceSeptember 11, 2011Ed Stern, the Producing Artistic Director of the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, will be honored by the theatre community and his audiences over the past 20 years with the creation of the Edward Stern Endowment for Artistic Excellence.
The English-Language Premiere of ALICE, OR THE SCOTTISH GRAVEDIGGERS Set for at Brooklyn’s Old Stone House, Opens 10/20September 11, 2011Theater company Polybe + Seats is proud to announce the premiere of the first-ever English translation of Rene Charles Guilbert de Pixérécourt's Alice, or the Scottish Gravediggers. This sinister 1829 French melodrama, translated by Daniel Gerould and directed by Artistic Director Jessica Brater, with additional scenes by Libby Emmons, Avi Glickstein, and Katya Schapiro, will have a limited engagement of 16 performances only beginning Thursday, October 20th as part of the company's year-long residency at the Old Stone House in Park Slope, Brooklyn.
BAIT N' SWISH to Play at Stage Left Studio, Opens 10/13September 11, 2011'BAIT n' SWISH' are two plays by award-winning playwright David Sisco that chronicle the story of Justin and Charlie who navigate their way through a series of hilarious situations that force them to realize what they really mean to each other.
Citibank Brings MAMMA MIA to ManilaSeptember 11, 2011After presenting 'The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber,' Citibank is bringing another Broadway classic hit to Manila, MAMMA MIA!
CARNAGE, FAUST, WILDE SALOME Win Venice Film Festival Awards September 11, 2011Roman Polanski's film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning play GOD OF CARNAGE, 'Carnage,' received the Leoncino Prize at the Venice Film Festival, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The prize is awarded by area students.
Erika Amato to Replace Renee Hermiz in Cole Porter's PARISSeptember 11, 2011Erika Amato will replace the previously reported Renee Hermiz in the role of Harriett in Cole Porter's PARIS, set to run at Medicine Show Theatre Ensemble from September 16th through October 3rd. Obie Award winner Barbara Vann directs.
Tony Nominee Mary Fickett Dies at 83September 10, 2011Mary Fickett, an original 'All My Children' cast member, has died. The actress who played Ruth Brent Martin was 83 when she passed away I her home in Virginia on Thursday, September 8. Fickett was the first performer to ever win an Emmy Award for working on a soap opera.
Photo Flash: Demeter Fragrances Launches Caravan FragranceSeptember 10, 2011Demeter Fragrances, Jaslene Gonzalez (America's Next Top Model Season 8), Matt Nordgren (Bravo's Most Eligible Dallas), Orfeh (Broadway Star), Kelly Choi (Top Chef) and music artist Rye Rye were there for the launch of Caravan fragrance at the 3rd Annual Fashion Night Out.