Jack Lemmon News

20th Century Fox has formed a joint venture with top Broadway producer and Tony Award winner Kevin McCollum (Motown, Rent, Avenue Q, In the Heights), prolific film producer John Davis (Predator, The Firm, Grumpy Old Men, I Robot, Chronicle) and leading industry executive Tom McGrath, to develop live stage productions based upon the studio's vast library of films.

Sugar, a hilarious Tony-nominated musical comedy based on the classic film Some Like It Hot, is the next show in the 2013 Music Circus season, at the Wells Fargo Pavilion from July 23 - 28. Like the 1959 film starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, Sugar follows the hysterical antics of two male musicians, disguised as women in an all-female band, as they experience a series of mishaps while fleeing from the mob. The brassy score is by Jule Styne(music) and Bob Merrill (lyrics), composers of the hit musical Funny Girl.

Famous funny men ROBERT PICARDO and LEE WILKOF will appear in Neil Simon's THE SUNSHINE BOYS for director JOHN PUTCH at Totem Pole Playhouse, for its 63rd summer season.

Famous funny men Robert Picardo and Lee Wilkof will appear in Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys for director John Putch at Totem Pole Playhouse, for its 63rd summer season. Click below to go behind the scenes with the stars!

The popular television and movie star appears with Broadway star Lee WIlkof in Neil Simon's THE SUNSHINE BOYS at Totem Pole Playhouse, directed by John Putch. Here the stage and screen veteran gives an overview of a career launched by Leonard Bernstein.

Deadline reports that Gary David Goldberg, who created such memorable TV shows as Family Ties and Brooklyn Bridge, passed away this morning at his home in Montecito, CA after a long struggle with brain cancer.

BroadwayWorld.com's Richie Ridge sat with all of the 2013 Tony Winners right after they came off stage from their big wins. The winners were filled with joy, memories and excitement and we've got it ALL! Here's Courtney B. Vance who won the Tony for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play for LUCKY GUY.

Famous funny men Robert Picardo and Lee Wilkof will appear in Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys for director John Putch at Totem Pole Playhouse, for its 63rd summer season. Click below to watch Wilkof discuss his role in the upcoming production!

McCarter Theatre Center has launched its 2013 Sallie B. Goodman Artists' Retreat, which is being held in Princeton through June 19. The ten participating artists are George Brant, Jade King Carroll, Samuel D. Hunter, Ken Ludwig, Emily Mann, Lynn Nottage, Nicole Ari Parker, Heather Raffo, David "Tom" Thompson, and Kathleen Tolan.

David Rogers, Broadway playwright who also wrote for television, opera and night clubs, and authored novels and short stories, died on Wednesday, June 5th in Westport, Conn. He was 85.

Courtney B. Vance has won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play for his portrayal of Hap Hairston in LUCKY GUY.

Famous funny men Robert Picardo and Lee Wilkof will appear in Neil Simon's THE SUNSHINE BOYS for director John Putch at Totem Pole Playhouse, for its 63rd summer season.

Famous funny men Robert Picardo and Lee Wilkof will appear in Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys for director John Putch at Totem Pole Playhouse, for its 63rd summer season.

Just in time for Father's Day sales come two great films on Blu-ray. THE ODD COUPLE, starring jack Lemmon and Walter Mattau pairs neat and tidy Felix with slovenly Oscar as unlikely roommates in this Neil Simon classic.

How can one day sum up four life-changing years? This past Friday, May 24th I crossed the stage of Alice Tully Hall to receive my Bachelor of Fine Arts diploma from President Joseph W. Polisi of The Juilliard School. Like dancing, this moment held such significant meaning yet in it's ephemeral state it is hard to believe it happened, let alone share the experience- but I'll try my best.

Famous funny men ROBERT PICARDO and LEE WILKOF will appear in Neil Simon's THE SUNSHINE BOYS for director JOHN PUTCH at Totem Pole Playhouse, for its 63rd summer season.

When a group of actors gathers to give a presentation on a distant genocide, they realize that summaries are not enough. In their attempt to delve into history, they struggle with stereotype, fear and their own personal histories, uncovering the potential for brutality in all of us. Joseph Stern and The Matrix Theatre Company present the West Coast premiere of a brave, chilling and very funny new work by Jackie Sibblies Drury."We Are Proud to Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as South-West Africa, From the German Sudwestafrika, Between the Years 1884-1915" opens on June 8.

The Texas Repertory Theatre Company is continuing their 8th Season with Bernard Slade's TRIBUTE. The play was penned as a vehicle for Jack Lemmon, and earned him both a Tony Nomination and a Drama Desk Nomination for his performance. The engaging, 1978 piece introduces audiences to Scotty Templeton, who has just discovered he is terminally ill with Lukemia. As his time runs out, he spends his last summer trying to repair his estranged relationship with his son. Within this scenario, Bernard Slade crafts a heart achingly poignant comedy about the strength of familial bonds and the importance of human friendships.

From the creator of last season's hit show 102 Years of Broadway comes 103 Years of Broadway today, April 28. This performance will take place at 3 pm at the Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags at Civic Center Drive in San Rafael, CA 94903.

Theatre Company of Lafayette presents 'Glengarry Glen Ross' by David Mamet, directed by Ian Gerber.