Hartley News

Frank Rizzo, theatre critic for Courant.com, recently discussed whether or not the production of THE ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE was snubbed by the Lucille Lortel Awards.

People's Light & Theatre Company presents STRETCH (A FANTASIA), by Susan Bernfield, from March 31 - April 25, 2010 on the Steinbright Stage. Daniella Topol directs.

Kids and tweens get a rare look into 'the big leagues' through the eyes of a Major League batboy, in 'Batboy,' a short-form reality special premiering on baseball's Opening Day, MONDAY, APRIL 5 (7:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD, followed by multiple presentations throughout the week. It is produced by Major League Baseball Productions.

It's May, the flowers are blooming and the birds are singing. From classes to performances, this spring we have programs that the entire family will enjoy. All programs are free and open to the public. Please be advised that programs are subject to change, therefore we suggest calling ahead. Also, it's not too late to Support Our Shelves.

Broadway's Kathy Najimy will join the cast of ABC's 'Ugly Betty' for a guest starring role as Betty's orthodontist in an upcoming episode, TVGuide.com is reporting. Najimy will be looking to remove the title character's braces, in addition to playing a role in Betty's dreams as a guardian angel. The episode is set to air March 24th.

The Hollywood Arts Council presented their 24th Annual Charlie Awards in the historic newly refurbished Blossom Room of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, home of the first Academy Awards ceremony, at a Sold Out luncheon on Friday, March 19, 2010. Nyla Arslanian, President of the Hollywood Arts Council said: 'We raised $75,000 at the event which will benefit the Council's arts programs for underserved children in the community. This is a challenging year economically, but our kids' art programs must continue; Hollywood's at-risk children can't wait for times to get better. We are very grateful to our 250 event attendees and sponsors for their generous support.'

Join the Poppy Seed Players at Merkin Concert Hall for a rousing performance of the family musical Sunshine based on the book by Madeline author Ludwig Bemelmans.

Angela Lansbury tells the NY Post's Cindy Adams that 'One role I always wanted to play was Norma Desmond in 'Sunset Boulevard.' I even went to Andrew Lloyd Webber's house in London to lobby for it.'

As previously reported, PS Classics and Nonesuch have partnered up to release the new Broadway cast album of Stephen Sondheim's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC. The cast, led by Catherine Zeta-Jones and Angela Lansbury, headed into the studio January 4. The official album release date will be April 6, 2010. Today, samples of all of the tracks have been made available online via Nonesuch! Click here to listen!

Next to Normal star Aaron Tveit will guest star on UGLY BETTY on March 17th and BroadwayWorld.com has a preview clip from the episode!

In a recent interview with WENN, Catherine Zeta-Jones stated that for her next film with husband Michael Douglas, she would like to do a remake of his 1989 film War of the Roses. The original film starred Douglas alongside Kathleen Turner and Danny DeVito.

People's Light & Theatre Company presents STRETCH (A FANTASIA), by Susan Bernfield, from March 31 - April 25, 2010 on the Steinbright Stage. Daniella Topol directs.

Andy Warhol: The Last Decade is the first United States museum exhibition of the late works of American artist Andy Warhol (1928-1987) and the first major Warhol survey in New York since the 1989 exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art. Created amid the frenetic activity of Warhol's celebrity, the nearly fifty paintings on view reveal the artist's vitality, energy, and spirit of experimentation. During this time Warhol produced more works, in a considerable number of series and on a vastly larger scale, than at any other point in his forty-year career. It was a decade of great artistic development for him, characterized by a dramatic transformation of his style and the introduction of new techniques.

The critically acclaimed THE ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE plays its 200th performance tonight since the run began in September, 2009 at Hartford Stage. THE ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE has been extended by popular demand through Saturday, May 8th at Signature Theatre Company.

It's April! Why not put some 'spring' in your step? From classes to performances, we have programs that the entire family will enjoy. All programs are free and open to the public. Please be advised that programs are subject to change, therefore we suggest calling ahead. Also, please note that all exhibitions can be found on the last page.

"TalkOut Mondays" (the after performance discussions) continues March 8th with Derek & Romaine (Sirius "Out Q109" radio hosts) & the cast of the critically acclaimed hit show "The Temperamentals" by Jon Marans at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). Daryl Roth, Stacy Shane and Martian Entertainment are presenting the new American play. Thomas Jay Ryan (recently on Broadway "In The Next Room") portrays Harry Hay. Michael Urie (from TV's "Ugly Betty") is Rudi Gernreich. Arnie Burton (an original cast member of Broadway's "39 Steps") joins the cast in multiple roles. Rounding out the cast of five multiple talented actors are Matthew Schneck, and Sam Breslin Wright. The critically acclaimed hit show is directed by Jonathan Silverstein. The Set & Costume design is by Clint Ramos, lighting by Josh Bradford and Daniel Kluger is the sound designer. The play is nominated for a GLAAD Award for Outstanding New York Theater: Broadway & Off-Broadway. (2 hrs 10 mins including intermission) www.thetemperamentals.com

Merkin Concert Hall's 2010 Broadway Playhouse series comes to a close on March 7 with a celebration of the beloved composer/conductor Leonard Bernstein.

Following on the heels of the success of their acclaimed production of Under Milk Wood, Caffeine Theatre is thrilled to present Wild Nights With Emily, by Madeleine Olnek, directed by Meghan Beals McCarthy.

The upcoming Broadway production of Lucy Prebble's critically acclaimed play ENRON, directed by Rupert Goold, is proud to welcome actors JORDAN BALLARD (Hairspray), BRANDON J. DIRDEN (Prelude to a Kiss), ANTHONY HOLDS (Spamalot, Pal Joey), TY JONES (Judgment at Nuremberg, Henry IV, Julius Caesar), TOM NELIS (The Caine Mutiny Court Martial, Aida), JEFF SKOWRON (The Lion King, High Society), LUSIA STRUS (the upcoming untitled Gus Van Sant project), BEN HARTLEY (Swan Lake, The Little Mermaid) and ELLYN MARIE MARSH to the company.

"TalkOut Mondays" (the after performance discussions) continues March 8th with Derek & Romaine (Sirius "Out Q109" radio hosts) & the cast of the critically acclaimed hit show "The Temperamentals" by Jon Marans at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). Daryl Roth, Stacy Shane and Martian Entertainment are presenting the new American play. Thomas Jay Ryan (recently on Broadway "In The Next Room") portrays Harry Hay. Michael Urie (from TV's "Ugly Betty") is Rudi Gernreich. Arnie Burton (an original cast member of Broadway's "39 Steps") joins the cast in multiple roles. Rounding out the cast of five multiple talented actors are Matthew Schneck, and Sam Breslin Wright. The critically acclaimed hit show is directed by Jonathan Silverstein. The Set & Costume design is by Clint Ramos, lighting by Josh Bradford and Daniel Kluger is the sound designer. The play is nominated for a GLAAD Award for Outstanding New York Theater: Broadway & Off-Broadway. (2 hrs 10 mins including intermission) www.thetemperamentals.com