Hugh Grant News

Worst Previews is reporting that the upcoming remake of the 1964 classic My Fair Lady is still in the works, but 'hanging.' Despite recent confirmation from Sony execs that the project was still in play, reportedly with Carey Mulligan in the lead, Mulligan revealed at the Toronto Film Festival that 'I've definitely spoken about it, and I would love to do it if it happens, but it's just not happening right now...I read the script and the script is incredible. Emma Thompson wrote it. It's telling the story again, in another way and not trying to sort of copy anything and not trying to take away anything from that version of it. It's just telling it in a new era to a new generation of people.'

Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) has announced that Zach Braff, Bobby Cannavale, Sutton Foster, and Ari Graynor will co-star in the world premiere comedy TRUST, written by Paul Weitz, directed by Peter DuBois. Mr. Weitz returns to Second Stage Theatre, where his plays Privilege and Show People premiered in 2005 and 2006, respectively. Directed by Peter DuBois, who staged Second Stage's acclaimed production of Becky Shaw, TRUST will begin previews on Friday, July 23 at Second Stage Theatre (305 West 43rd street) and officially open on Thursday, August 12. The production runs through September 5.

This year, The Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award goes to OVID'S METAMORPHOSES, adapted and directed by Peter Bramley with original music by Lucy Egger. The production is from the acclaimed London-based company Pants On Fire. The Carol Tambor Theatrical Foundation will present the winning production at the Obie and Drama Desk Award-winning The Flea Theater in January 2011.

David J. Foster, producer of the world's top genital origami attraction, Puppetry of the Penis, announced today that Brian Ballone has been chosen as the winner of first ever 'penis painting competition.'

David J. Foster, producer of the world's top genital origami attraction, Puppetry of the Penis, announced today that he is holding the world's first ever 'penis painting competition.' Aspiring and experienced penis painters from around the globe are encouraged to submit their best penis painting (a work painted with a penis in lieu of a paintbrush) for a chance to win a priceless, commissioned work by world-famous penis painter Pricasso.

Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire is pleased to announce that Tony® award winner Sutton Foster will be bringing her cabaret performance An Evening with Sutton Foster to Berkshire Theatre Festival on August 22 at 7pm on the historic Main Stage. Tickets for the evening are $25 and $45, with a limited number of VIP tickets at $70. VIP tickets feature prime seating locations and admission to an exclusive post-show reception featuring the artists. This evening of song and laughter, presented with her Musical Director Michael Rafter accompanying, is fueled by Ms. Foster's sparkling wit and incredible voice. Songs for the evening are drawn from her critically-acclaimed debut solo album Wish and from the stage roles that have helped make her famous, such as Thoroughly Modern Millie and The Drowsy Chaperone.

Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) opens it's latest production, TRUST, starring Zach Braff, Bobby Cannavale, Sutton Foster, and Ari Graynor tonight, August 12. TRUST is written by Paul Weitz and directed by Peter DuBois. Mr. Weitz returns to Second Stage Theatre, where his plays Privilege and Show People premiered in 2005 and 2006, respectively. Directed by Peter DuBois, who staged Second Stage's acclaimed production of Becky Shaw, TRUST began previews on Friday, July 23 at Second Stage Theatre (305 West 43rd street). The production runs through September 5.

Emma Thompson, who is writing the screenplay for a new film version of MY FAIR LADY, told The Telegraph of Audrey Hepburn, star of the original film, 'I find Audrey Hepburn fantastically twee. Twee is whimsy without wit. It's mimsy-mumsy sweetness without any kind of bite. And that's not for me. She can't sing and she can't really act, I'm afraid. I'm sure she was a delightful woman - and perhaps if I had known her I would have enjoyed her acting more, but I don't and I didn't, so that's all there is to it, really.'

David J. Foster, producer of the world's top genital origami attraction, Puppetry of the Penis, announced today that he is holding the world's first ever 'penis painting competition.' Aspiring and experienced penis painters from around the globe are encouraged to submit their best penis painting (a work painted with a penis in lieu of a paintbrush) for a chance to win a priceless, commissioned work by world-famous penis painter Pricasso.

Sutton Foster, the beautiful and delightful Tony Award-winning star of Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Drowsy Chaperone, Little Women, Young Frankenstein and Shrek the Musical is returning to San Diego for One Night Only in the historic and intimate BALBOA THEATRE, Friday October 1, 2010; with 'AN EVENING With SUTTON FOSTER, MICHAEL RAFTER Music Director,' as a Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation. Tickets are available now only as part of a Broadway/San Diego 2010-2011 Season subscription package; individual tickets will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, August 12.

It was announced today that legendary Village Voice columnist Michael Musto will serve as guest judge at the Puppetry of the Penis open casting call, alongside the show's current stars Rich Binning and Gavin Stewart.

Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) has announced that Zach Braff, Bobby Cannavale, Sutton Foster, and Ari Graynor will co-star in the world premiere comedy TRUST, written by Paul Weitz, directed by Peter DuBois. Mr. Weitz returns to Second Stage Theatre, where his plays Privilege and Show People premiered in 2005 and 2006, respectively. Directed by Peter DuBois, who staged Second Stage's acclaimed production of Becky Shaw, TRUST will begin previews on Friday, July 23 at Second Stage Theatre (305 West 43rd street) and officially open on Thursday, August 12. The production runs through September 5.

The world's top genital origami attraction, Puppetry of the Penis, is searching for new talent to star in productions around the world. An open casting call will be held on Tuesday, July 27 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at The Green Room Theater at 45 Bleeker (45 Bleeker Street, NYC). Those who wish to audition must RSVP to puppetryauditions2010@gmail.com.

New York's love affair with the penis continues this summer as the world's top genital origami attraction, Puppetry of the Penis, makes its triumphant return to Off Broadway. Puppetry of the Penis will shock, delight and astonish crowds at The Green Room Theatre (45 Bleeker Street) for eight weeks only, beginning on Tuesday, July 13 and playing through Saturday, September 4. World-renowned genital artists Rich Binning and Gavin Stewart.

Deadline.com has confirmed previously reported on speculation by BroadwayWorld.com that Benjamin Walker will not be playing the 'Beast' in the next installment of the 'X-Men' franchise. While it was first thought that Walker was dropped from the role, if was later reported that he turned it down in order to help bring BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON to Broadway.

New York's love affair with the penis continues this summer as the world's top genital origami attraction, Puppetry of the Penis, makes its triumphant return to Off Broadway. Puppetry of the Penis will shock, delight and astonish crowds at The Green Room Theatre (45 Bleeker Street) for eight weeks only, beginning on Tuesday, July 13 and playing through Saturday, September 4. World-renowned genital artists Rich Binning and Gavin Stewart.

New York's love affair with the penis continues this summer as the world's top genital origami attraction, Puppetry of the Penis, makes its triumphant return to Off Broadway. Puppetry of the Penis will shock, delight and astonish crowds at The Green Room Theatre (45 Bleeker Street) for eight weeks only, beginning on Tuesday, July 13 and playing through Saturday, September 4. World-renowned genital artists Rich Binning and Gavin Stewart.

On Thursday 10 June 2010 London's greatest theatre supporters and influential and recognisable residents of West London attended the Lyric Hammersmith for CHANGING LANDSCAPES, CHANGING LIVES - a party to celebrate the launch of the Lyric's £5million public capital project fundraising appeal.

Tony, Grammy & Golden Globe Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony & Emmy Award winner Elaine Stritch will return to Broadway in Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Tony Award-winning masterpiece A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, directed by Tony Award-winner Trevor Nunn.

Tony, Grammy & Golden Globe Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony & Emmy Award winner Elaine Stritch will return to Broadway in Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Tony Award-winning masterpiece A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, directed by Tony Award-winner Trevor Nunn.