Alfred Molina News

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) kicks off the 2013-2014 theatre season with the Tony Award-winning comedy 'ART,' by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, opening tonight and running through August 25, 2013. The cast of three features Milwaukee favorites Tom Klubertanz, Brian Mani and C. Michael Wright. 'ART' performs in the Broadway Theatre Center's Cabot Theatre in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward. Check out a first look below!

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) kicks off the 2013-2014 theatre season with the Tony Award-winning comedy 'ART,' by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, tonight, August 8-25, 2013. The cast of three features Milwaukee favorites Tom Klubertanz, Brian Mani and C. Michael Wright. 'ART' performs in the Broadway Theatre Center's Cabot Theatre in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.

Deadline.com reports that Marisa Tomei will join John Lithgow and Alfred Molina in Ira Sach's drama LOVE IS STRANGE.

Beginning today, WIGS drama 'Jan' starring Caitlin Gerard (The Social Network), Virginia Madsen (Sideways, Hell on Wheels), Stephen Moyer (True Blood) and Laura Spencer (The Lizzie Bennet Diaries) will be available on Hulu.

HBO has announced that BD Wong, Denis O'Hare, Joel Grey and Stephen Spinella have joined the cast of Ryan Murphy's upcoming film adaptation of Larry Kramer's THE NORMAL HEART. The historic drama is scheduled to premiere on the cable network in 2014.

Deadline reports that John Lithgow will replace actor Michael Gambon in Ira Sachs' upcoming drama LOVE IS STRANGE. Alfred Molina co-stars in the film scheduled to begin production in New York City next month.

Recognizable Broadway/Hollywood crossover star Alfred Molina was spotted onset of the new feature film adaptation of Larry Kramer's THE NORMAL HEART last week, directed by Ryan Murphy, and shots of the actor in costume have appeared online.

Beginning today, popular WIGS drama Lauren starring Troian Bellisario (“Pretty Little Liars”) and Jennifer Beals (“The L Word,” “Flashdance”) premieres on Hulu today, Monday, July 15 in longer-form, TV-length episodes.

Lea Michele's rep has just released a very brief statement, asking for privacy for the star, after the news was released last night that her boyfriend and GLEE co-star Cory Monteith was found dead at age 31.

To kick off its third production of the season, 'Loot' by Joe Orton, Westport Country Playhouse will host a free film screening of 'Prick Up Your Ears,' the 1987 film adaptation of Orton's biography, starring Gary Oldman, Alfred Molina, and Vanessa Redgrave, and directed by Stephen Frears, today, July 14, 4 p.m., in The Playhouse's Sheffer Studio.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) kicks off the 2013-2014 theatre season with the Tony Award-winning comedy 'ART,' by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, August 8-25, 2013. The cast of three features Milwaukee favorites Tom Klubertanz, Brian Mani and C. Michael Wright. 'ART' performs in the Broadway Theatre Center's Cabot Theatre in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.

Berkshire Playwrights Lab will present a staged reading of John Cariani's Love/Sick, directed by Daniel Winerman, tonight, July 10 at 7:30pm at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center (14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, Mass.). There is no charge for admission, however, Berkshire Playwrights Lab suggests a $10.00 donation to help offset its programming costs. For reservations, call 413.528.0100 or visit the Mahaiwe box office in person.

Berkshire Playwrights Lab will present a staged reading of John Cariani's Love/Sick, directed by Daniel Winerman, on Wednesday, July 10 at 7:30pm at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center (14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, Mass.). There is no charge for admission, however, Berkshire Playwrights Lab suggests a $10.00 donation to help offset its programming costs. For reservations, call 413.528.0100 or visit the Mahaiwe box office in person.

Deadline.com reports that NBC has ordered three additional scripts for its comedy pilot ASSISTANCE. The project is based on Leslye Headland's play of the same name.

To kick off its third production of the season, 'Loot' by Joe Orton, Westport Country Playhouse will host a free film screening of 'Prick Up Your Ears,' the 1987 film adaptation of Orton's biography, starring Gary Oldman, Alfred Molina, and Vanessa Redgrave, and directed by Stephen Frears, on Sunday, July 14, 4 p.m., in the Playhouse's Sheffer Studio. The screening is free-of-charge by reservation through the Playhouse box office at 203-227-4177. Free popcorn and beverages will be available.

The final six episodes from SUSANNA, starring Anna Paquin ('True Blood,' 'X-Men) and Maggie Grace ('Taken,' 'Lost,' 'Californication'), post today, June 21 on WIGS.

According to Deadline.com, myriad stars have joined the voice cast for Khalil Gibran's THE PROPHET animated film written and directed by Roger Allers. Liam Neeson, Salma Hayek, John Krasinski, Frank Langella, Alfred Molina and Quvenzhane Wallis will all lend their voices to the upcoming feature.

FOX announced today that it will widen the availability of content developed by WIGS, currently the No. 1 channel for scripted drama on YouTube, to include the free, ad-supported Hulu.com and Hulu Plus subscription service.

Smart Puffs is offering a special limited-edition 4.5 oz. package and a Scary Smart Sweepstakes where parents have the chance to win $10,000 towards their child's education.

The summer theater season wouldn't be complete without multiple interpretations of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream to quench our appetite for the Bard's most beloved comedy. I have never seen a production more understandable or better staged than the current one at the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble presented by the New American Theatre, directed by Jack Stehlin.