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Brendan Fraser and Denis O'Hare star in new Broadway comedy ELLING Previews November 2 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre

This week the cast of ELLING, including Brendan Fraser (Crash, Gods and Monsters, and critically hailed in the West End's Cat on a Hot Tin Roof), Denis O'Hare (Take Me Out -Tony Award-winner, HBO's 'True Blood'), Jennifer Coolidge (Broadway's The Women, American Pie, Best in Show), Richard Easton (The Invention of Love - Tony Award-winner, The Coast of Utopia, Noises Off) and Jeremy Shamos (The Rivals, Reckless) met the press! Broadway Beat was on hand!

Today, the cast of ELLING, including Brendan Fraser (Crash, Gods and Monsters, and critically hailed in the West End's Cat on a Hot Tin Roof), Denis O'Hare (Take Me Out -Tony Award-winner, HBO's 'True Blood'), Jennifer Coolidge (Broadway's The Women, American Pie, Best in Show), Richard Easton (The Invention of Love - Tony Award-winner, The Coast of Utopia, Noises Off) and Jeremy Shamos (The Rivals, Reckless) met the press! BroadwayWorld was on hand for the meet and greet and brings you photo coverage below.

Box office opens today for BRENDAN FRASER AND DENIS O'HARE in ELLING with JENNIFER COOLIDGE, RICHARD EASTON and JEREMY SHAMOS.

As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, Celebrity Autobiography made its UK debut at the renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival from August 5 - 30 with a cast featuring Michael Urie, Caroline Rhea, Jennifer Coolidge, Mike McShane, James Lance, Phill Jupitus, Rufus Hound and George Wendt. Today, Whatsonstage.com reports that Michael Urie will transfer with the show for its London debut at the Leicester Square Theatre on October 4, 2010. The show will play through October 9, 2010 at the theater and then run continuously every Monday through January 10, 2011.

Tickets for Broadway's ELLING are on sale for the general public today, Monday, September 27. ELLING stars Brendan Fraser (Crash, Gods and Monsters, and critically hailed in the West End's Cat on a Hot Tin Roof) and Denis O'Hare (Take Me Out -Tony Award-winner, HBO's 'True Blood') with Jennifer Coolidge (Broadway's The Women, American Pie, Best in Show) Richard Easton (The Invention of Love - Tony Award-winner, The Coast of Utopia, Noises Off) and, just joining the cast, Jeremy Shamos (The Rivals, Reckless). The critically acclaimed new comedy from London, directed by Tony Award-winner Doug Hughes (Doubt, Mrs. Warren's Profession), ELLING will begin performances Tuesday, November 2, open Sunday, November 21 on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street) and will play a strictly limited engagement through March 20, 2011.

As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, Celebrity Autobiography made its UK debut at the renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival from August 5 - 30 with a cast featuring Michael Urie, Caroline Rhea, Jennifer Coolidge, Mike McShane, James Lance, Phill Jupitus, Rufus Hound and George Wendt. Today, Whatsonstage.com reports that Michael Urie will transfer with the show for its London debut at the Leicester Square Theatre on October 4, 2010. The show will play through October 9, 2010 at the theater and then run continuously every Monday through January 10, 2011.

Tickets for Broadway's ELLING are on sale today, Wednesday, September 15 exclusively for American Express cardholders and for the general public beginning Monday, September 27.

As BroadwayWorld previously speculated, Brendan Fraser, who's film career includes The Mummy, G.I. Joe, Encino Man, Journey to the Center of the Earth and other films will make his Broadway debut in the Simon Bent play - Elling, Variety reports. The play, which will begin previews at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on November 2, will open officially on November 21. The production will also star Denis O'Hare, Jennifer Coolidge, and Richard Easton and will be directed by Dough Hughes and produced by Howard Panter.

Michael Riedel reports in today's New York Post that Brendan Fraser, who's film career includes The Mummy, G.I. Joe, Encino Man, Journey to the Center of the Earth and other films is now headed to Broadway, to star in the Simon Bent play - Elling.

How does Vanna flip her panels? What does Stallone have in his freezer? Why did Burt and Loni topple from the upper tier of their wedding cake? What makes the Jonas Brothers get along? Didn't think you cared? You will once you've seen 'Celebrity Autobiography,' the hilarious Off Broadway comedic hit featuring celebrities reading other stars' own words, which played at Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré on July 11th, 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to the Greater New Orleans Foundation's Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund. BroadwayWorld brings you special coverage of the event below!

Jennifer Coolidge is probably best known as 'Stifler's mom,' the consummate MILF in the American Pie films, but now you can see her in a different role as a stand-up comedian when she makes her debut in New York City at Comix!

New York's Comix Comedy Club has announced that Jennifer Coolidge, will perform on July 25 and 26; Jim Florentine, will perform on July 30 and 31; and Lizz Winstead and Morgan Murphy, will perform on August 5, 6, and 7.

Jennifer Coolidge is probably best known as 'Stifler's mom,' the consummate MILF in the American Pie films, but now you can see her in a different role as a stand-up comedian when she makes her debut in New York City at Comix!

New York's Comix Comedy Club has announced that David Alan Grier will perform on July 23 and July 24.

Based on legends that may (or may not) be true, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street School Edition serves up tasty feast of diabolical fun. Tickets to Sondheim's thrilling musical masterpiece are on sale now.

Logo announced today that it has acquired the off-cable syndication rights to the groundbreaking dramatic series 'Nip/Tuck' in a four-year licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution. This deal marks the premiere for the series in syndication. The agreement includes all 100 episodes spanning the complete seven seasons of the Golden Globe(R) Award-winning and multiple Emmy(R) Award-nominated drama.

Based on legends that may (or may not) be true, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street School Edition serves up tasty feast of diabolical fun. Tickets to Sondheim's thrilling musical masterpiece are on sale now.

Based on legends that may (or may not) be true, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street School Edition serves up tasty feast of diabolical fun. Tickets to Sondheim's thrilling musical masterpiece are on sale now.

How does Vanna flip her panels? What does Stallone have in his freezer? Why did Burt and Loni topple from the upper tier of their wedding cake? What makes the Jonas Brothers get along? Didn't think you cared? You will once you've seen 'Celebrity Autobiography,' the hilarious Off Broadway comedic hit featuring celebrities reading other stars' own words, playing at Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré on July 11th, 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to the Greater New Orleans Foundation's Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund. Regular tickets are $69; premium seats $99. A party with the cast will follow the 9:00 p.m. performance (party tickets may be added to show price for an additional $60).