Jerry Zaks News

Celebration Theatre is bringing back last season's successful A CHRISTMAS CAROL: a lighter, less-traditional, more gay-fabulous adaptation by Jason Moyer and directed by Celebration Theatre's new artistic director Michael A. Shepperd. A CHRISTMAS CAROL opens on Friday, November 28 and runs through Sunday, December 21st at Celebration Theatre, 7051B Santa Monica Blvd in Hollywood.

Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Executive Producer;Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Elliot Fox, Managing Director), Off-Broadway's preeminent theater company, honored Tony Award-winning actress Patti LuPone and The Baruch-Routh-Frankel-Viertel Group at this year's Primary Stages 24th Anniversary Gala Benefit which was held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on Monday, October 27, 2008. The BroadwayWorld cameras were at the ready to bring you all the excitement of the very special event.

TVGuide.com is reporting that actor Nathan Lane will be appearing on FOX's sitcom 'Til Death' on November 19th, 2008. Lane will be 'playing the gay brother of Brad Garrett's Eddie. Recently split from his longtime companion, Lane's character ultimately commiserates with his kin over how they each have come to rely on their better halves.'

The acclaimed Monday Nights, New Voices series continues October 27th at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre.

GLIMPSES OF THE MOON is pleased to announce the following special guest stars have confirmed to appear Monday nights at 8pm in the Oak Room of the Algonquin Hotel.

SHARON CARR ASSOCIATES, LTD announces the return engagement of GLIMPSES OF THE MOON, a Jazz Age musical with book & lyrics by Tajlei Levis and music by John Mercurio, directed by Marc Bruni. GLIMPSES OF THE MOON is back by popular demand for an ongoing run at Off-Broadway's Oak Room in the Algonquin Hotel (59 West 44th Street, between 5th and 6th Ave.).

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced Tony award winners Bill Irwin as 'Vladimir' and Nathan Lane as 'Estragon' in a new Broadway production of Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett and directed by Tony award winner Anthony Page.

The acclaimed Monday Nights, New Voices series continues October 27th at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre.

Before heading to Broadway Mark Nadler's Russian on the Side will play at the Marines Memorial Theatre in San Francisco starting October 16th, 2008- November 16th, 2008. For tickets please call 415-771-6900.

T. SCHREIBER STUDIO is pleased to announce their production of TWELFTH NIGHT, OR WHAT YOU WILL, directed by Cat Parker. TWELFTH NIGHT plays a seven-week limited engagement at the Gloria Maddox Theater at T. Schreiber Studio (151 West 26th Street, 7th Floor). Performances begin Thursday, October 9th and continue through Sunday, November, 23rd.

SHARON CARR ASSOCIATES, LTD is pleased to announce the return engagement of GLIMPSES OF THE MOON, a Jazz Age musical with book & lyrics by Tajlei Levis and music by John Mercurio, directed by Marc Bruni. GLIMPSES OF THE MOON is back by popular demand for an ongoing run at Off-Broadway's Oak Room in the Algonquin Hotel (59 West 44th Street, between 5th and 6th Ave.).

Prospect Theater Company's 10th anniversary concert will be held Sept. 21 at Off-Broadway's 37 Arts. Falsettos' Stephen Bogardus will host the 9 PM concert, which will boast the talents of David Abeles, Jim Bauer, Jennifer Blood, Matt Cavenaugh, Gavin Creel, Jennifer Damiano, Malcolm Gets, Piper Goodeve, Adam Jacobs, Jose Llana, Jeff McCarthy, Meghan McGeary, Mark Mozingo, Brian Munn and Liz Power as well as members of the cast of the upcoming Prospect production of Illyria: Dan Sharkey, Ryan Dietz, Jim Poulos and Tina Stafford. 37 Arts is located in Manhattan at 450 West 37th Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues. Tickets, priced $25, can be purchased by calling (212) 352-3101 or by visiting www.nymf.org.

Before heading to Broadway, the incomparable Mark Nadler will bring his one-man comedy-in-music adventure, 'Russian on the Side,' to the Marines Memorial Theatre (609 Sutter Street, 2nd floor) for a limited engagement beginning October 16, 2008. Tickets are on sale now at the Marines Memorial Theatre box office, by phone at 415-771-6900 and online at Ticketmaster.com.

Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer) is pleased to announce full casting for its upcoming production of Itamar Moses' BACK BACK BACK, the stirring new drama set in baseball's steroid era.

A BRONX TALE, the funny and touching memoir written and starring Academy Award®-nominated actor Chazz Palminteri, will play a limited engagement of 16 performances only at the Wadsworth Theatre from September 9 to September 21 (press opening is Wednesday, September 10).

T. SCHREIBER STUDIO is pleased to announce their production of TWELFTH NIGHT, OR WHAT YOU WILL, directed by Cat Parker. TWELFTH NIGHT plays a seven-week limited engagement at the Gloria Maddox Theater at T. Schreiber Studio (151 West 26th Street, 7th Floor). Performances begin Thursday, October 9th and continue through Sunday, November, 23rd.

What's On Stage is reporting that the Chocolate Factory's revival of the 1983 hit play La Cage Au Folles will transfer to the West End. It will have an October 30th, 2008 at the Playhouse Theatre.

Tickets for A BRONX TALE, the funny and touching one-man show written by and starring Academy Award-nominated actor Chazz Palminteri, which became a major film directed by Robert DeNiro, will go on sale Sunday, August 3rd. A BRONX TALE will play a limited engagement at the Golden Gate Theatre beginning Tuesday, September 23 through Sunday, October 19.

Tickets for A BRONX TALE, the funny and touching one-man show written by and starring Academy Award-nominated actor Chazz Palminteri, which became a major film directed by Robert DeNiro, will go on sale Sunday, August 3rd. A BRONX TALE will play a limited engagement at the Golden Gate Theatre beginning Tuesday, September 23 through Sunday, October 19.

Experience the passion, romance and excitement of the most electrifying music ever written for Broadway, when Pittsburgh CLO proudly presents West Side Story August 5 through August 17 at the Benedum Center. This classic musical is filled with jet-propelled dancing, melodious songs and the poignancy of youthful heartbreak.