Ben Stiller News

Parsons Dance presents REMEMBER ME, an all-new version of last season's collaboration with the lead vocalists of East Village Opera Company (EVOC), featuring the music of the acclaimed rock opera band at The Joyce Theater from February 2-14, 2010.

Not even a week after being turned down by Hugh Jackman to host the 82nd Annual Academy Awards on March 7, 2010, reports are circulating that the Academy's second choice, the hosting duo of Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr., have also graciously refused the offer.

Moonlight and Magnolias, the new comedy hit that tells the behind-the-scenes story of the making of one of the most celebrated movies of all time, will open Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company's 15th anniversary season on the 70th anniversary of the American movie classic Gone with the Wind. The area premiere of Moonlight and Magnolias by Ron Hutchinson opens October 24, 2009.

Tracy Morgan plays wild and unpredictable movie star Tracy Jordan in Emmy Award-winning '30 Rock'. A standup comic who headlines across the country, TV audiences first met Tracy Morgan in his role as Hustleman on the hit comedy series 'Martin'.

SHOW CALENDAR - Landmark This Week Whitney Cummings October 21 - 25 Wednesday 7:30pm $12

The Hollywood reporter has confirmed that stage and screen star Laura Dern will be the newest member in the world of Focker, as she will be joining the cast of the latest 'Meet the Parent's' sequel.

Electric Pear Productions presents the world premiere of Balaton by Ashlin Halfnight. The limited Off-Broadway engagement begins October 17th through November 7th at the Theatre at 30th Street, 259 West 30th Street (between Seventh & Eighth Ave.)

The 92YTribeca will present Annabelle Gurwitch and Jeff Kahn's You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up in a one-night only engagement on November 5. Tomato is the pair's look at love and relationships, inspired by their own thirteen-year marriage.The play is adapted from their upcoming memoir of the same title, which will be released in February 2010.

Electric Pear Productions presents the world premiere of Balaton by Ashlin Halfnight. The limited Off-Broadway engagement begins October 17th through November 7th at the Theatre at 30th Street, 259 West 30th Street (between Seventh & Eighth Ave.)

Moonlight and Magnolias, the new comedy hit that tells the behind-the-scenes story of the making of one of the most celebrated movies of all time, will open Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company's 15th anniversary season on the 70th anniversary of the American movie classic Gone with the Wind. The area premiere of Moonlight and Magnolias by Ron Hutchinson opens October 24, 2009.

Electric Pear Productions presents the world premiere of Balaton by Ashlin Halfnight. The limited Off-Broadway engagement begins October 17th through November 7th at the Theatre at 30th Street, 259 West 30th Street (between Seventh & Eighth Ave.)

Mickey Rooney, whose personal motto is ?Don?t retire, Inspire!? is set to celebrate his 89th Birthday with an international tour of his and wife, Jan Rooney?s, ?Let?s Put on A Show!? with a 13 performance tour of Ontario Canada from September 21-October 6, 2009.

The New York Times is reporting that actor and comedian Robin Williams will relaunch his 'Weapons of Self-Destruction' comedy tour in Bloomington, Ind., on Sept. 30. The tour was postponed after Mr. Williams underwent a three-and-a-half-hour procedure at the Cleveland Clinic in March to replace his aortic valve, repair his mitral valve and correct his irregular heartbeat.

Focus CEO James Schamus announced today that Academy Award winner George Clooney will star in the title role of The American for director Anton Corbijn (Control). Focus Features holds worldwide rights to the suspense thriller, which begins production this week on location in Italy.

Barbara Manocherian, Richard Willis and Anthony Barrile in association with Naked Angels (Geoffrey Nauffts, Artistic Director; John Alexander, Managing Director; Andy Donald, Associate Artistic Director; Brittany O'Neill, Producer) are pleased to announce that NEXT FALL, the critically-acclaimed new play by Geoffrey Nauffts and directed by Sheryl Kaller, will open on Broadway on Thursday, March 11, 2010 with preview performances beginning in mid-February, 2010 at the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street).

Mickey Rooney, whose personal motto is ?Don?t retire, Inspire!? is set to celebrate his 89th Birthday with an international tour of his and wife, Jan Rooney?s, ?Let?s Put on A Show!? with a 13 performance tour of Ontario Canada from September 21-October 6, 2009.

Mayor of London, Boris Johnson visited the stars of the Broadway BILLY ELLIOT on September 13, 2009 in New York City. Mayor Johnson greeted the cast members as part of his whirlwind tour of Manhattan, BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there to capture the happy moment!

Kerry O'Malley played her first performance as Mum in BILLY ELLIOT on Tuesday July 28th. O'Malley steps in for Leah Hocking, who originated the role for 6 weeks while Hocking is away from the show.

Robin Williams will star in the new film 'Wedding Banned,' according to Variety.

Merrimack Hall proudly presents our first-ever author series, featuring three diverse authors with backgrounds ranging from screenwriting to costume design to journalism. Each author will appear in an 'Evening With,' and will also teach a workshop the following day, with limited spaces available.