Grant Shaud News

If you're looking for a quick roundup of all of this week's events in the theatre world, look no further: here are some of the best news articles that the week had to offer!

Producers Julian Schlossberg and Letty Aronson have announced that Caroline Aaron, Bill Army, Lisa Emery, Ari Graynor, Steve Guttenberg, Danny Hoch, Julie Kavner, Fred Melamed, Grant Shaud and Marlo Thomas will star in the ensemble cast of the world premiere production of RELATIVELY SPEAKING, three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen, and directed by John Turturro.

The New Group honored Wallace Shawn and Fred Wistow with the fifth annual Michael Mendelson Award. Founded in 2005, this award recognizes individuals who show outstanding commitment to the theatrical community. Past recipients include Robyn Goodman, Ethan Hawke, Ruth and Stephen Hendel, Wendy Ettinger and Derek McLane. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below.

The Cape Cod Theatre Project has announced casting for its reading of Nilo Cruz's THE COLOR OF DESIRE, which will run from July 15 to July 17. The reading will be directed by Carey Perloff, and the cast will include Grant Shaud, Scott Cohen, Alma Cuervo, Betsy Aidem, Maria Cellario, Jesse Perez, Shirley Rumierk and Rey Lucas.

The Cape Cod Theatre Project has announced casting for its reading of Nilo Cruz's THE COLOR OF DESIRE, which will run from July 15 to July 17. The reading will be directed by Carey Perloff, and the cast will include Grant Shaud, Scott Cohen, Alma Cuervo, Betsy Aidem, Maria Cellario, Jesse Perez, Shirley Rumierk and Rey Lucas.

The Cape Cod Theatre Project has announced casting for its reading of Nilo Cruz's THE COLOR OF DESIRE, which will run from July 15 to July 17. The reading will be directed by Carey Perloff, and the cast will include Grant Shaud, Scott Cohen, Alma Cuervo, Betsy Aidem, Maria Cellario, Jesse Perez, Shirley Rumierk and Rey Lucas.

Studio 42's Studio Sessions: The Reading Series, a regular multi-disciplinary showcase of emerging talent, will present the second half of 'Four UNPRODUCABLE Plays Daring to Be Heard,' at Jimmy's 43 (43 East 7th Street).

Casting has been announced for Studio 42's Studio Sessions: The Reading Series, a regular multi-disciplinary showcase of emerging talent. 'Four UNPRODUCABLE Plays Daring to Be Heard,' will be performed at Jimmy's 43 (43 East 7th Street).

Resonance Ensemble (Eric Parness, Artistic Director, Rachel Reiner, Managing Director Dori Thompson, Chairman of the Board) will celebrate its 8th season with their annual benefit by honoring Theatre Row's Erika Feldman on Monday, March 22, 2010 beginning at 6PM (cocktail reception) and will feature a reading of Eric Overmyer's Amphitryon at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street).

Casting has been announced for Studio 42's Studio Sessions: The Reading Series, a regular multi-disciplinary showcase of emerging talent. 'Four UNPRODUCABLE Plays Daring to Be Heard,' will be performed at Jimmy's 43 (43 East 7th Street).

Resonance Ensemble (Eric Parness, Artistic Director, Rachel Reiner, Managing Director Dori Thompson, Chairman of the Board) will celebrate its 8th season with their annual benefit by honoring Theatre Row's Erika Feldman on Monday, March 22, 2010 beginning at 6PM (cocktail reception) and will feature a reading of Eric Overmyer's Amphitryon at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street).

Last night, Thursday February 18, The New Group opened Sam Shepard's A Lie of the Mind, directed by Ethan Hawke, as the second production in its 2009-2010 season. This production plays a limited Off-Broadway engagement through March 20 at The New Group at Theatre Row. This production marks the first New York revival since the play's 1985 award-winning debut.

On Monday, January 25, a starry ensemble including Matthew Broderick, Jill Clayburgh, Josh Hamilton, Ethan Hawke, Marin Ireland, Natasha Lyonne, Marsha Mason, Laurie Metcalf, John Pankow, Sam Shepard, Reshma Shetty, Maggie Siff, Frank Whaley, Karen Young, Keith Carradine, Ann Harada, and Anika Larsen honored Robyn Goodman with the Michael Mendelson Award for Outstanding Commitment to Theater at The New Group's 2010 Gala Benefit. The Gala took place at B.B. King Blues Club and Grill in an dinner and auction event hosted by Wallace Shawn and Jeff Whitty.

The New Group's world premiere of Kenneth Lonergan's play The Starry Messenger, at Theatre Row has extended one week. The production to now close on Saturday, December 19. The New Group is presenting the world premiere of The Starry Messenger as the first production in its 2009-2010 season. This production is playing a limited Off-Broadway engagement, that began previews on October 26 with an official opening night on November 23. The production was initially slated to close on December 12.

The New Group's world premiere of Kenneth Lonergan's play The Starry Messenger, at Theatre Row has extended one week. The production to now close on Saturday, December 19. The New Group is presenting the world premiere of The Starry Messenger as the first production in its 2009-2010 season. This production is playing a limited Off-Broadway engagement, that began previews on October 26 with an official opening night on November 23. The production was initially slated to close on December 12.

The New Group proudly announces a one-week extension for its current production, Kenneth Lonergan's The Starry Messenger. This world premiere production will now play its final performance on Saturday, December 19 (previous final performance date: December 12)., Previews began Monday, October 26 at The New Group @ Theatre Row, and the show enjoyed its Official Press Opening on Monday, November 23.

The New Group is presenting the world premiere of The Starry Messenger written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan as the first production in its 2009-2010 season. This production plays a limited Off-Broadway engagement from October 26 - December 12 at The New Group @ Theatre Row, with Official Opening Night now set for Monday, November 23 at 8:00 PM.

Former 'Sex and the City' writers are teaming up to write a weekly downtown theatrical soap titled Cedar City Falls - a Mid-West Conflict with Labyrinth Theater Company members.

Former 'Sex and the City' writers are teaming up to write a weekly downtown theatrical soap titled Cedar City Falls - a Mid-West Conflict with Labyrinth Theater Company members.

According to the cast, a prompter will be on hand for the first week of performances of THE STARRY MESSENGER. As the director/writer Kenneth Lonergan continually made changes up to the first preview performance, actors felt they would be more comfortable on stage with a line prompter in the first row to assist them if they got stuck. Due to the last minute rewrites, the cast was unable to hold a full run through with an audience prior to the first preview. The New York Times reports that during the first preview on Monday, an audience member estimated that the show's star, Matthew Broderick, called out for about 10 lines throughout the night.