Geoffrey Rush News

Theatre Works, St. Kilda MAGNORMOS announces [title of show] return season The quirky musical about a quirky new musical is back!

Geoffrey Rush, who played Captain Hector Barbossa in the three previous 'Pirates of the Caribbean' films, will play the role again in 'Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides,' deadline.com reports.

Filled with suspense, horror and the struggle to discover one's true identity, MTV puts a modern spin on one of the most popular classic films of the eighties, MGM's 'Teen Wolf'. The reinvention comes alive as a sexy thriller set against the drama of high school life with a forbidden, romantic love story at its core. Additionally, MTV steers a fearless path with the greenlight of the North American adaptation of the U.K. drama series 'Skins'. Both series greenlights were announced today by MTV President of Programming, Tony DiSanto. From the creator of 'Criminal Minds,' Jeff Davis, and the executive producers of 'The 4400,' Rene Echevarria and 'Prison Break,' Marty Adelstein, 'Teen Wolf' will commence production this summer with 12 one-hour episodes. 'Skins' will also begin production this summer with 10 one-hour episodes.

The Drama League (Jano Herbosch, President; Gabriel Shanks, Executive Director) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2010 Special Recognitions, to be presented along with its five competitive production and performance awards at The 76th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon on Friday, May 21, 2010 (noon) in the Grand Ballroom of the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square (1535 Broadway).

Variety is reporting that Academy Award-winner Susan Sarandon is set to star alongside Judy Greer, Jason Segel and Ed Helms in Mark and Paramount's upcoming film Jeff Who Lives at Home. The movie is written and directed by the Duplass brothers.

Broadway Across America (John Gore, Thomas B. McGrath, Beth Williams), Craig Zadan, Neil Meron, Candy Spelling and The Weinstein Company will present the first-ever Broadway revival of PROMISES, PROMISES this spring at the Broadway Theater (1681 Broadway). Previews will begin on Sunday, March 28th, 2010 with an opening night slated for Sunday, April 25th, 2010. The musical is written by legends Neil Simon (book), Burt Bacharach (music), and Hal David (lyrics). Emmy Award winner Sean Hayes will make his Broadway debut starring in the role of Chuck Baxter opposite Tony and Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth, returning to Broadway as Fran Kubelik. Tony and Emmy Award winner Rob Ashford will also make his Broadway directorial debut and choreograph. More casting and creative team members will be announced in the near future.

The Drama League has announced preliminary details for The 76th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon.

Fred Schepsi's new film 'The Eye of the Storm' began production today in Melbourne, Australia. The film features Tony Award winner Geoffrey Rush and stage and screen star Judy Davis.

The Drama League (Jano Herbosch, President; Gabriel Shanks, Executive Director) has announced this year's honorary co-chairs for The 76th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon.

The Drama League (Jano Herbosch, President; Gabriel Shanks, Executive Director) is pleased to announce that 'Cheers' and 'Frasier' stars Kelsey Grammer (La Cage aux Folles) and Bebe Neuwirth (The Addams Family) will reunite to announce the nominations for The 76th Annual Drama League Awards.

The Drama League (Jano Herbosch, President; Gabriel Shanks, Executive Director) has announced that Vanessa Williams (Sondheim on Sondheim) and her 'Ugly Betty' co-star Michael Urie (The Temperamentals) will serve as co-hosts for The 76th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon.

Director and Choreographer Joey McKneely today announced the dynamic young cast who will star in the Australian national tour of the show that is credited with changing the face of musical theatre.

Whatever happened to those toe-tapping, audience-grabbing musicals of yesteryear - like The Drowsy Chaperone? You remember it - it's the one where the Broadway star wants to leave the show because she's fallen for some oil-rich lummox, so the producer hires a gigolo to woo the girl and put the kibosh on the nuptials. With chorus girls and gangsters and an aviatrix and, of course, the 'drowsy' chaperone!

Melbourne Theatre Company presents The Drowsy Chaperone now playing through February 27 starring Geoffrey Rush.

The Drama League (Jano Herbosch, President; Gabriel Shanks, Executive Director) is pleased to announce preliminary details for The 76th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon. This season's awards luncheon is set for Friday, May 21, 2010 in the Grand Ballroom of the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square (1535 Broadway at 46th St.). The event begins at noon.

The Drama League has announced preliminary details for The 76th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon.

Academy Award® nominee Abigail Breslin, currently starring as Helen Keller in William Gibson's Tony Award® winning play THE MIRACLE WORKER, was profiled in The New York Times' Arts & Leisure section on Sunday, February 14th.

Midtown got a special Valentine's treat last night, February 14, as B.B. King Blues Club and Grill hosted the 13th annual Broadway Bears auction in support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Broadway star Felicia Finley will perform in the upcoming 'Broadway Bears XIII,' to be held at B.B. King Blues Club and Grill. The 13th annual BROADWAY BEARS auction will coincide with the performance in support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) will present the world premiere of MR. & MRS. FITCH, a new comedy from Douglas Carter Beane (The Little Dog Laughed, Xanadu) starring Tony Award winners John Lithgow and Jennifer Ehle.