Douglas Hodge News

Duncan Stewart, Director of Casting at National Artists Management Company since 2007, has joined colleague Benton Whitley to form DUNCAN STEWART AND COMPANY, a New York-based legit casting office.

Yesterday, June 14, 2011 SHREK The Musical opened at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane after beginning previews on May 6, 2011. SHREK THE MUSICAL stars Nigel Lindsay as Shrek, Richard Blackwood as Donkey, Nigel Harman as Lord Farquaad and Amanda Holden as Princess Fiona. The company also includes Delroy Atkinson, Amy Beadel, Stephanie Bron, Dean Chisnall, Jon-Scott Clark, Ste Clough, Lee William-Davis, Ross Dawes, Lucie Downer, Alice Fearn, Michelle Francis, Ashley E Hale, Rosanna Hyland, Bradley Jaden, Aaron Lee Lambert, Emma Lindars, Grant Murphy, Spencer O'Brien, Landi Oshinowo, Damien Poole, Stuart Matthew Price, Jacqui Sanchez, Jonathan Stewart, Leigh-Anne Stone, Lucy Tapp, Karli Vale and Michael Watson. Check out the arrivals and after party red carpet photos from the big evening below!

Jessica Hynes (Doctor Who, Twenty Twelve) and Douglas Hodge (Robin Hood, Mansfield Park, Unforgiven) star in a tense and compelling new four-part drama by Paul Smith for BBC One made by BBC Drama Production.

With Annie returning to Broadway in 2012, Broadway Artists Alliance of New York City was pleased to present the first of several Annie-themed master classes on April 17th. 25 eager and very talented young ladies participated in a full day of triple threat training, including scene study, song interpretation, and learning choreography from a production number in the show.

The producers of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES have announced today that George Hamilton will star in the upcoming national tour of the show as Georges. The national tour of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES will be produced by Barry and Fran Weissler, Sonia Friedman Productions and David Babani in association with NETworks Presentations.

Ability Beyond Disability presents TWO FOR THE ROAD at Irvington Town Hall Theatre. The event will take place Apr 3, 2011 at 8:00pm.

Sirius/XM's LIVE ON BROADWAY host Seth Rudetsky treated fans to a lively interview with Tony Award winner singer/songwriter Douglas Hodge on Wednesday, March 16th. In addition to sharing wonderful anectodes and stories about his theater experiences, Hodge revealed to the live audience that he is currently in talks to star in a possible revival of the award winning musical BARNUM.

Advanced chemistry lessons are now being held eight times a week at the Longacre Theatre, where newly-added stars Harvey Fierstein and Christopher Sieber not only score individual triumphs as drag entertainer Albin and his dapper committed partner Georges in the Terry Johnson-directed revival of La Cage aux Folles, but combine to make the kind of irresistibly fun couple you want to invite to every dinner party, go in on a summer share with and, in a more perfect world, watch on television hosting the Tony Awards.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, stage veterans Nicholas Hoult, John Kassir, Ewan McGregor, Ian McShane, Bill Nighy, and Stanley Tucci are on board for New Line/Legendary's 'Jack the Giant Killer.' The movie will be written by Darren Lemke and directed by Bryan Singer.

Having just wrapped up his role as Albin in La Cage Aux Folles on Broadway, Tony and Oliver Award winner Douglas Hodge is on his way back to New York. This time, he's heading to the legendary Café Carlyle for the debut of his cabaret show, which will run from March 15th through March 26th. BroadwayWorld reporter Nick Orlando spoke with Hodge about his run on Broadway, working with Kelsey Grammer, and what he has planned for his debut engagement.

Ability Beyond Disability presents TWO FOR THE ROAD at Irvington Town Hall Theatre. The event will take place Apr 3, 2011 at 8:00pm.

Four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein was featured today, Wednesday, March 16 on 'The Today Show' during the 10:00-11:00 AM hour. Fierstein won a 1984 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for the original production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. Now, 28 years later, he is starring as Albin in the Tony Award-winning revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). In the New York area, 'Today' airs on WNBC Channel 4. Check local listings.

The Carlyle Hotel welcomed Olivier and Tony Award-winner Douglas Hodge (La Cage Aux Folles) to the legendary Café Carlyle in his debut engagement last night, March 15. Playing through Saturday, March 26, Mr. Hodge returns to New York to offer an evening of great American story songs, including some of his own compositions from the new musical, Meantime. For the act, he plays piano, guitar, and sings with support from a 3-piece band: Sonny Paladino (piano/musical director), Steve Millhouse (bass), and Jared Schonig (drums).

Four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein will be featured tomorrow, Wednesday, March 16 on 'The Today Show' during the 10:00-11:00 AM hour. Fierstein won a 1984 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for the original production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. Now, 28 years later, he is starring as Albin in the Tony Award-winning revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). In the New York area, 'Today' airs on WNBC Channel 4. Check local listings.

The Carlyle Hotel (Erich Steinbock, Managing Director) is pleased to welcome Olivier and Tony Award-winner Douglas Hodge (La Cage Aux Folles) to the legendary Café Carlyle in his debut engagement.

The Carlyle Hotel (Erich Steinbock, Managing Director) is pleased to welcome Olivier and Tony Award-winner Douglas Hodge (La Cage Aux Folles) to the legendary Café Carlyle in his debut engagement. Beginning Tuesday, March 15 (and playing through Saturday, March 26), Mr. Hodge returns to New York to offer an evening of great American story songs, including some of his own compositions from the new musical, Meantime. He will play piano, guitar, and sing with support from a 3-piece band: Sonny Paladino (piano/musical director), Steve Millhouse (bass), and Jared Schonig (drums).

Castmate and onstage partner Harvey Fierstein unveiled a photo of Sieber on Facebook, writing 'My new husband. Ain't I lucky?'

Two-time Tony Award-nominee Christopher Sieber (Monty Python's Spamalot, Shrek The Musical) will begin performances as Georges in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES earlier than previously announced. Sieber will begin performances in the Tony Award-winning musical revival this Friday, March 11, instead of Tuesday, March 15. Sieber stars sopposite four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein as Albin. LA CAGE AUX FOLLES is playing at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street).

Two-time Tony Award-nominee Christopher Sieber (Monty Python's Spamalot, Shrek The Musical) will begin performances as Georges in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES on Tuesday, March 15, starring opposite four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein as Albin. Georges will be played by understudy Chris Hoch through Sunday, March 13. The Tony Award-winning revival is playing at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street).

Broadway's cuddliest cast kicked off a new year with the 14th edition of THE BROADWAY BEARS auction yesterday, Sunday, March 6, 2011 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, produced by and benefitting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Sure to out-do last year's collection, 43 one-of-a-kind, autographed BROADWAY BEARS - each dressed in original, handmade costumes representing some of the theater's most legendary performers and performances - will be put up for auction.