Christopher Guest News

The Film Society of Lincoln Center and the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced today the participants of a cast reunion as part of the 25th Anniversary presentation of THE PRINCESS BRIDE during the 2012 New York Film Festival.

TVGuide.com reports that Bryan Cranston and Catherine O'Hara will guest star in the upcoming final season of NBC's 30 ROCK. The duo will portay relatives of hillbilly NBC page Kenneth Parcell (Jack McBrayer) in the long-running comedy.

Deadline.com reports that HBO has ordered a 'direct to series', single-camera comedy from Christopher Guest titled FAMILY TREE. Guest will direct the series which he created and co-wrote with his frequent collaborator Jim Piddock

Bay Street Theatre is presenting THIS IS SPINAL TAP, a classic rock "mock"umentary film tonight, July 9 at 8 pm. Tickets are $10 at the door with open seating.

Bay Street Theatre is presenting THIS IS SPINAL TAP, a classic rock "mock"umentary film on Monday, July 9 at 8 pm. Tickets are $10 at the door with open seating.

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Young Conservatory Director Craig Slaight has announced the West Coast premiere of Show Choir! Show Choir! The Musical plays May 26-June 9, 2012, at The Theater at Children's Creativity Museum (formerly Zeum Theater), located at 221 Fourth Street, San Francisco. Tickets are $20.50 and are available by calling the A.C.T. Box Office at 415.749.2228 or online at www.act-sf.org.

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Young Conservatory Director Craig Slaight has announced the West Coast premiere of Show Choir! Show Choir! The Musical plays May 26-June 9, 2012, at The Theater at Children's Creativity Museum (formerly Zeum Theater), located at 221 Fourth Street, San Francisco. Tickets are $20.50 and are available by calling the A.C.T. Box Office at 415.749.2228 or online at www.act-sf.org.

According to TVGuide.com, comedian Fred Willard will be guest starring as Megan Mullally's ex-husband on the Fox comedy series BREAKING IN. The episode will air this spring.

Currently on tour and opening for Jerry Seinfeld, Larry Miller is bringing his talents to Queens Theatre for a special one night only performance on Saturday, February 4th for one of the funniest cocktail parties you will ever attend.

Emmy Award-nominated actor and comedian Fred Willard is set to guest star on CBS's new comedy ROB as 'George,' Rob's reserved father.

NBC will present the 10th anniversary edition of its popular holiday special 'The National Dog Show Presented by Purina' this Thanksgiving Day, from noon - 2:00p.m. in all time zones, following the telecast of NBC's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

NBC will present the 10th anniversary edition of its popular holiday special 'The National Dog Show Presented by Purina' this Thanksgiving Day, from noon - 2:00p.m. in all time zones, following the telecast of NBC's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner CANDICE BERGEN, five-time Tony Award winner ANGELA LANSBURY, Tony and Emmy Award winner JOHN LARROQUETTE and Drama Desk Award winner and Academy Award nominee MICHAEL McKEAN will join the previously announced JAMES EARL JONES in the Spring 2012 Broadway revival of Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN.

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is thrilled to welcome The Pleasance to Brits Off Broadway with NINA CONTI: TALK TO THE HAND, written by Ms. Conti and Bill Dare, directed by Mr. Dare and featuring Ms. Conti with Monkey & Granny. NINA CONTI: TALK TO THE HAND begins performances on Tuesday, November 8 for a limited engagement through Sunday, November 13. Press opening is Thursday, November 10 at 7:00 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7 PM; Friday at 8 PM; Saturday at 2 PM & 8 PM; Sunday at 3 PM. Single tickets are $35 ($24.50 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or go to www.59e59.org. For more information, visit www.britsoffbroadway.com.

Acclaimed theater company Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced the line-up of performers participating in the return of its popular benefit evening STORIES ON 5 STORIES: Dirty Laundry on Monday evening, October 17.

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is thrilled to welcome The Pleasance to Brits Off Broadway with NINA CONTI: TALK TO THE HAND, written by Ms. Conti and Bill Dare, directed by Mr. Dare and featuring Ms. Conti with Monkey & Granny.

Tonight our actors will be speaking entirely in verse. Seriously. No lie!

Juliette Bennett, Bill Connington, and Anthony Haden-Guest, stars of the the short film THE THORNHILLS OF PARK AVENUE, will appear with the director Thomas Caruso, at the 28th Annual Long Island Film Festival (LIFF) on Monday, August 8th at the Boulton Center for the Performing Arts, on Long Island. Doors open at 6 pm.

Infinity Theatre Company continues to present the longest-running hits in New York City theatre history. 'Little Shop of Horrors', written by the team behind Disney's 'The Little Mermaid', 'Aladdin', and 'Beauty and the Beast', is a blend of Broadway musical magic and edgy satire, spoofing 1950's sci-fi movies. Songs from the rock score include 'Downtown,' 'Grow for Me,' 'Somewhere That's Green,' and 'Suddenly Seymour.'

Dinner and a Movie Screening times are NOW 7:00 pm & 9:15 pm for 'Waiting for Guffman' on July 8th and 'Pee-Wee's Big Adventure' on July 9th at 7:00 pm & 9:15 pm at the Lyric's Flagler Center