Jesse Tyler Ferguson News

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Seeing Stars the Musical Inc. present the original musical SEEING STARS, Music by Don Breithaupt, Lyrics by Jeff Breithaupt, Book by Shelley McPherson and directed by Jenn Thompson.

Broadway star Jesse Tyler Ferguson - who originated the role of Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - stars in ABC's new comedy 'Modern Family.'

On Sunday, Aug 23rd 2009, Upright Cabaret's incredibly popular 'Wicked Summer Nights' series at the Ford Amphitheatre drew to a close with a spectacular concert entitled 'Stephen Schwartz: Making Good' which set out to celebrate the works of the man who inspired the series, Mr. Stephen Schwartz.

This last in the series of Wicked Summer Nights concerts from Upright Cabaret @ the Ford Amphitheatre Sunday evening August 23 was undoubtedly the best. It boasted the introduction on the West Coast of Stephen Schwartz's new opera Seance on a Wet Afternoon, narrated by Schwartz and sung magnificently by Lauren Flanigan and company. Act II was a fitting celebration of Schwartz's past works with a lineup of very exciting, and mostly fresh, lesser known talents.

Emmy Award winner Michael Emerson ('Lost') and Emmy and Tony nominee Roger Rees ('...Nicholas Nickleby', Indiscretions) to join Tony Award winners Michael Cerveris (Sweeny Todd) and Randy Graff (City of Angels) and Tony nominees Daphne Rubin-Vega (Rent, Les Miserables), Celia Keenan-Bolger (Spelling Bee), Michael Rupert (Falsettos, Legally Blonde), Stephen Bogardus (Love! Valour! Compassion!), Liz Callaway (Baby) and Gavin Creel (Hair) for 'Broadway Stands up for Freedom!,' a benefit concert to support the youth programs of the New York Civil Liberties Union.

'Monty Python's Spamalot,' the popular musical lovingly ripped-off from the internationally famous comedy team's most popular motion picture, 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail,' opened Center Theatre Group's 2009-2010 at the Ahmanson Theatre of the Los Angeles Music Center on July 7th. 'Monty Python's Spamalot' plays through September 6, 2009.

'Ugly Betty' star Vanessa Williams guested on The Wendy Williams Show and spoke on a variety of subjects, including an upcoming musical episode for the ABC comedy series.

Emmy Award winner Michael Emerson ('Lost') and Emmy and Tony nominee Roger Rees ('...Nicholas Nickleby', Indiscretions) to join Tony Award winners Michael Cerveris (Sweeny Todd) and Randy Graff (City of Angels) and Tony nominees Daphne Rubin-Vega (Rent, Les Miserables), Celia Keenan-Bolger (Spelling Bee), Michael Rupert (Falsettos, Legally Blonde), Stephen Bogardus (Love! Valour! Compassion!), Liz Callaway (Baby) and Gavin Creel (Hair) for 'Broadway Stands up for Freedom!,' a benefit concert to support the youth programs of the New York Civil Liberties Union.

An Evening With...William Finn & Friends: A special evening of talk & song featuring the Tony Award-winning composer of FALSETTOS and Broadway stars from the original casts of Finn's productions. A benefit for Transport Group. Mon, 6/15/09 @ 7pm @ The Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher Street.

Ars Nova presents, as part of the Out Loud series, a FREE reading of: MARGIE & JOSEPHINE by Carly Mensch, directed by Jason Eagan.

An Evening With...William Finn & Friends: A special evening of talk & song featuring the Tony Award-winning composer of FALSETTOS and Broadway stars from the original casts of Finn's productions. A benefit for Transport Group. Mon, 6/15/09 @ 7pm @ The Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher Street.

Ars Nova presents, as part of the Out Loud series, a FREE reading of: MARGIE & JOSEPHINE by Carly Mensch, directed by Jason Eagan.

Transport Group, the winner of a special 2007 Drama Desk Award and a 2007 Obie Award, will present An Evening With...William Finn & Friends on Monday, June 15th at 7:00PM at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher Street, between Bleecker and Bedford Streets.

The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Broadway star Jesse Tyler Ferguson - who originated the role of Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - has reason to celebrate as the new comedy pilot he is featured in, 'Modern Family', has been given a 13-episode order from ABC.

On Monday, April 13, 2009, The 24 Hour Company teamed with the Exchange to produce The 24 Hour Musicals at The Gramercy Theatre (127 East 23rd Street, between Park and Lexington Aves).

On Monday, April 13, 2009, The 24 Hour Company teamed with the Exchange to produce The 24 Hour Musicals at The Gramercy Theatre (127 East 23rd Street, between Park and Lexington Aves).

On Monday April 13th, The 24 Hour Company will team with the Exchange to produce The 24 Hour Musicals.

On Monday, April 13, 2009, The 24 Hour Company will team with the Exchange to produce The 24 Hour Musicals at The Gramercy Theatre (127 East 23rd Street, between Park and Lexington Aves). Presented in association with New York Magazine, four brand new musicals will be written, cast, rehearsed and performed in a single day, featuring an star-studded line up of Broadway performers, composers, writers, directors, choreographers and musical directors.

On Monday, April 13, 2009, The 24 Hour Company will team with the Exchange to produce The 24 Hour Musicals at The Gramercy Theatre (127 East 23rd Street, between Park and Lexington Aves). Presented in association with New York Magazine, four brand new musicals will be written, cast, rehearsed and performed in a single day, featuring an star-studded line up of Broadway performers, composers, writers, directors, choreographers and musical directors.

On Monday April 13th, The 24 Hour Company will team with the Exchange to produce The 24 Hour Musicals.