Annette Bening News

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, earlier this year, Aaron Sorkin withdrew as librettist of the upcoming Broadway production Houdini, starring Hugh Jackman. Now in a recent interview with Vanity Fair, he revealed that he's deveoping another musical for Broadway. When jokingly asked if he'd ever write dance sequences into his television scripts, Sorkin resopnded: ' Well, I'm going to be doing a Broadway musical, and there will be plenty of extended dance sequences.'

The Stella Adler Studio of Acting has announced that the Eighth Annual Stella by Starlight Benefit Gala will be held tonight, June 10 at Espace in New York City. This year's honorees include acting luminaries Elaine Stritch and George Takei, Broadway idol Stephen Sondheim and real estate mogul Charles S. Cohen. The gala will feature a special live performance from Ms. Stritch's friend Bernadette Peters and red carpet appearances by Alec Baldwin, Liza Minnelli and James Gandolfini. Additional red carpet guests include gala co-hosts and Stella Adler alums JANE LEVY (Evil Dead, Suburgatory) and Keith Powell (30 Rock).

Actor and musician Darren Criss, star of television's 'Glee,' has been confirmed to participate in the 2013 Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl, Saturday, June 22, at 8 pm. Before introducing Music Director Gustavo Dudamel's Youth Orchestra LA (YOLA), a program inspired by Venezuela's revolutionary El Sistema, the versatile and sought-after Criss will perform a song, joined by the John Burroughs High School Powerhouse Show Choir. Following the introduction by Criss, a group of 65 to 70 of the top YOLA students across its two sites will perform the conclusion of Stravinsky's Firebird, conducted by Thomas Wilkins.

The first look at attention-grabbing GLEE breakout performer, stage and screen superstar Darren Criss in his feature film starring role debut has just arrived via two stills from the forthcoming comedy GIRL MOST LIKELY, written by and co-starring Kristen Wiig.

On May 30 at The House of Blues in Hollywood, GLEE's Darren Criss performed a signature cover of Katy Perry's 'Teenage Dream' while accompanying himself on the piano as part of his LISTEN UP summer tour. Check it out below!

Prior to launching his 'Listen Up' tour, GLEE star Darren Criss serenaded Mindy Kaling at last month's Verte Grades of Green's Annual Fundraising Event in California, and nobody even knew about it. Luckily, Entertainment Tonight managed to obtain the performance of 'At Last,' today - and you can check it out below! Just note, the audio isn't wonderful.

Criss treated fans to a slate of all-new music which is likely to appear on his upcoming debut album on Columbia Records. Below, get a first listen to 'Any of Those Things,' 'Picture Perfect Girl,' 'Words,' 'Pheromones,' and 'Once Upon a Time.'

The Stella Adler Studio of Acting announced today that the Eighth Annual Stella by Starlight Benefit Gala will be held June 10 at Espace in New York City. This year's honorees include acting luminaries Elaine Stritch and George Takei, Broadway idol Stephen Sondheim and real estate mogulCharles S. Cohen. The gala will feature a special live performance from Ms. Stritch's friend Bernadette Peters and red carpet appearances by Alec Baldwin, Liza Minnelli and James Gandolfini. Additional red carpet guests include gala co-hosts and Stella Adler alums Jane Levy (Evil Dead, Suburgatory) and Keith Powell (30 Rock).

The Geffen Playhouse announces the remaining production in its 2013/2014 season will feature acclaimed actress Annette Bening performing a selection of monologues created and first performed by Ruth Draper. A pioneer in 20th century drama, Ruth Draper was described as, "the greatest individual performer that America has ever given."

The American Conservatory Theater Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Program, which has trained such celebrated actors as Elizabeth Banks, Annette Bening, Anna Deavere Smith, Anika Noni Rose, and Denzel Washington, will present three classic works in repertory this spring: Caryl Churchill's innovative and provocative comedy Cloud 9; Bertolt Brecht's riveting drama Galileo; and August Wilson's classic American drama Seven Guitars. Performances will feature students from all three years of A.C.T.'s acclaimed M.F.A. Program.

Darren Criss, best known for playing Blaine on the musical TV show Glee is preparing to kick off a sold-out 16-city tour called 'Listen Up.' In the video below, Criss reminisces about the 90's by singing some of the best television themes of the decade including 'Boy Meets World,' 'All That,' 'Fresh Prince,' and 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.' Check it out below!

Critics are raving about Ginger & Rosa, the 'exhilarating and heartbreaking' (Wall Street Journal) film that tells the emotional coming-of-age story of two best friends whose relationship is effected by the events of the 1960s. Led by a critically-acclaimed performance from Elle Fanning (Super 8, We Bought a Zoo) and the feature-length film debut of dazzling newcomer Alice Englert (Beautiful Creatures), Ginger & Rosa arrives on DVD July 23 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.

When a group of actors gathers to give a presentation on a distant genocide, they realize that summaries are not enough. In their attempt to delve into history, they struggle with stereotype, fear and their own personal histories, uncovering the potential for brutality in all of us. Joseph Stern and The Matrix Theatre Company present the West Coast premiere of a brave, chilling and very funny new work by Jackie Sibblies Drury."We Are Proud to Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as South-West Africa, From the German Sudwestafrika, Between the Years 1884-1915" opens on June 8.

GLEE star Darren Criss sat down with MTV News to talk about his latest album and revealed that the project challenged him to create something fans had never heard before. Check out the interview below!

Kristen Wiig, Matt Dillon and Darren Criss star in the upcoming comedy GIRL MOST LIKELY, opening in theaters on July 19, 2013. Below, get a first look at the summer fare!

Darren Criss, best known for playing Blaine on the musical TV show GLEE is preparing to kick off a sold-out 16-city tour called “Listen Up.” He talks to TODAY's Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb today about his start on YouTube and his experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Tonight, April 29th, at New York City's Pierre Hotel, the National Corporate Theatre Fund (NCTF) will honor Vanessa Williams, American Express and five resident theatres celebrating their 50th anniversary - Actors Theatre of Louisville, Guthrie Theater, Hartford Stage, Seattle Repertory Theatre and Trinity Repertory Company - at NCTF's annual Chairman's Awards Gala. Actor George Takei, star of the Broadway-bound musical Allegiance, emcees the event.

Chichester Festival Theatre will unveil its temporary state-of-the-art auditorium, Theatre in the Park, with a major new production of the musical Barnum, presented in association with Cameron Mackintosh. The production will be co-directed by Timothy Sheader, Artistic Director of the Open Air Theatre Regent's Park and Liam Steel, with rising Broadway star Christopher Fitzgerald in the title role, alongside the award-winning Tamsin Carroll as Barnum's wife, Chairy.

Earlier today, Darren Criss announced his first ever 16-city North American summer tour. He announced it to the world through all forms of communication, including YouTube! In his video announcement, he reveals details of his tour and forthcoming solo album.