Winning the prestigious Woodward/Newman Award for best play, while being developed at Rogue Machine for their 2012 season, brought with it a fully funded production mounted at the Bloomington Play Project in Indiana. It turned out to be one of their most successful projects to date. A Holland New Voices Award came shortly afterwards, and now playwright Henry Murray is ready for its close-up at Rogue Machine, known for staging new works. This will be a West Coast Premiere in one of the country's most vibrant cities for new plays, Los Angeles, opening September 15, 2012.
On Sunday, September 9th, 2012, David Youse, FOUR THINGS PRODUCTIONS in association with L.A. WORKS will present an unprecedented staged reading of the critically-acclaimed play, "Steel Magnolias" at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica. In partnership with playwright Robert Harling, FOUR THINGS PRODUCTIONS is honored to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of this remarkable story written for Harling's sister whom he lost through complications of diabetes. This very special performance will be directed by two-time Tony Award winner Judith Ivey and will feature multiple Emmy nominee and Golden Globe-winning actress Frances Conroy, Golden Globe and Emmy-nominee Elizabeth Perkins, Jennifer Coolidge and Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Annie Potts, along with additional cast members to be announced shortly. Conroy is replacing the previously-announced Kathy Bates in the role of Ouiser due to a scheduling conflict.
On Sunday, September 9th, 2012, David Youse, FOUR THINGS PRODUCTIONS in association with L.A. WORKS will present an unprecedented staged reading of the critically-acclaimed play, "Steel Magnolias" at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica. In partnership with playwright Robert Harling, FOUR THINGS PRODUCTIONS is honored to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of this remarkable story written for Harling's sister whom he lost through complications of diabetes. This very special performance will be directed by two-time Tony Award winner Judith Ivey and will feature Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates, Golden Globe and Emmy-nominee Elizabeth Perkins and Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Annie Potts along with additional cast members to be announced shortly.
Citytv's 2012-13 fall and mid-season prime-time schedule, showcases 9 new comedies, 4 new dramas, 1 hit reality franchise series, the acquisition of late-night's 'it' show, and the triumphant return of award-winning journalist - and fan-favourite - Katie Couric to daytime television.
ABC has released a trailer for the upcoming new comedy series HOW TO LIVE WITH YOUR PARENTS (FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE), starring Sarah Chalke, Rachel Eggleston, Elizabeth Perkins and Brad Garrett. Get a sneak peek at the new series below!
ABC continues to set the industry standard for creative ingenuity, strong viewer retention and ratings success in primetime, delivering the No. 1 comedy ('Modern Family'), No. 1 drama ('Grey's Anatomy') and No. 1 freshman drama ('Once Upon a Time') this season in the key Adult 18-49 demographic.
Deadline.com reported that Emmy award-winning actor Brad Garrett will co-star in the new ABC pilot 'How to Live With Your Parents For The Rest Of Your Life.' He joins the previously cast Sarah Chalke and Elizabeth Perkins. The comedy is written by Claudia Lonow.
According to TVLine.com, actress Elizabeth Perkins is set to play the role of Sarah Chalke's mother in the upcoming ABC comedy pilot HOW TO LIVE WITH YOUR PARENTS FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.
NBC announced that 'The Paul Reiser Show,' a new comedy series starring Reiser ('Mad About You,' 'Aliens'), will premiere on Thursday, April 14 (8:30-9 p.m. ET).
NBC announced that 'The Paul Reiser Show,' a new comedy series starring Reiser ('Mad About You,' 'Aliens'), will premiere on Thursday, April 14 (8:30-9 p.m. ET).
NBC announced that 'The Paul Reiser Show,' a new comedy series starring Reiser ('Mad About You,' 'Aliens'), will premiere on Thursday, April 14 (8:30-9 p.m. ET).
NBC announced that 'The Paul Reiser Show,' a new comedy series starring Reiser ('Mad About You,' 'Aliens'), will premiere on Thursday, April 14 (8:30-9 p.m. ET).
The Theatre School at DePaul University sadly announces the passing of Dr. Bella Konrath-Itkin, who died at St. Joseph¹s Hospital in the afternoon on Wednesday, February 9th at age 90. Dr. Itkin was Professor Emeritus of acting at The Theatre School at DePaul University, formerly the Goodman School of Drama, where she taught for 47 years, and directed over 200 productions, including THE SEAGULL, ROMEO AND JULIET, TOYS IN THE ATTIC, THE CHERRY ORCHARD, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE and the Chicago premiere of Tennessee Williams' ECCENTRICITIES OF A NIGHTINGALE.
The Theatre School at DePaul University is delighted to announce that this coming December 31, 2010, will mark the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Merle Reskin Theatre (formerly The Blackstone Theatre). The Beaux-Arts style Blackstone Theatre, which was designed by Chicago architects Marshall and Fox, opened its doors just off of Michigan Avenue in the South Loop on New Years' Eve of 1910. In the course of the past century it has changed owners, names, addresses, audiences, and has stayed a hub of theatrical arts in a changing neighborhood and city. It faced many noteworthy changes in entertainment, including the introduction of the radio, television and film industries.
Mark-Paul Gosselaar will appear as a guest star on 'Weeds,' eonline.com reports. Gosselaar will play Jack, a bar owner who becomes involved with Nancy Botwin (Mary-Louise Parker). He will appear in the Showtime series's sixth season, which will begin on August 6 at 10pm.
The highly acclaimed comedy series 'Weeds' will be available for the first time ever on basic cable exclusively on TV Guide Network beginning in September 2010, the network announced earlier today. Produced by Lionsgate Television in association with Tilted Productions, 'Weeds' is executive produced and created by Emmy Award winner Jenji Kohan and stars Mary-Louise Parker who earned a Golden Globe award for her series role as a suburban mom who deals pot to make ends meet after the death of her husband. TV Guide Network has acquired rights to air all episodes in the first five seasons of the series, as well as the show's future episodes, including its sixth season which is currently in production.
