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InDepth InterView: Anita Gillette Talks Birdland Solo Show, THE FITZGERALD FAMILY CHRISTMAS, Broadway, Hollywood & More
by Pat Cerasaro - Sep 23, 2012


Sometimes once is just not enough, so, today, we have a super-special encore conversation with a recent InDepth InterView participant who shares even more candid tales from her impossibly colorful, genre-spanning career on Broadway and in Hollywood - star of properties as diverse as the Broadway musicals MR. PRESIDENT, KELLY and THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG, to movies like MOONSTRUCK and SHALL WE DANCE to her numerous TV appearances on everything from MATCH GAME to QUINCY to 30 ROCK - chameleon-like comedienne and actress Anita Gillette. Discussing some of the more ribald and hilarious stories from her idiosyncratic showbiz career - such as the riotous backstage goings-on out of town at the tryout of one of Broadway biggest bombs, KELLY - as well as spine-tingling "you had to be there"-type memories of the Golden Age - like Irving Berlin stopping by the Winter Garden every Wednesday just to see her Act One showstopper in ALL AMERICAN - Gillette paints a vivid picture of an era gone by, and, also, looks ahead to exciting future endeavors - especially the upcoming Ed Burns-directed feature film, THE FITZGERALD FAMILY CHRISTMAS, opening wide later this year. Of course, Gillette returns to the NYC stage the next two Mondays - September 24 and October 1 - with her new Birdland show, AFTER ALL, so in this all-encompassing conversation we also discuss the themes, style, songs and stories we can anticipate from that intimate solo piece, as well, and she generously shares her recollections of working with some of the men who penned many of the sensational songs she will be performing and figure in to some of the tales she will tell - Charles Strouse, Marvin Hamlisch, Jule Styne, Neil Simon, Woody Allen, Mel Brooks and the aforementioned Irving Berlin included. All of that and much, much more!

Stephen Hanna Joins the Cast of SILENCE! Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 19, 2012


Beginning tonight, September 19th, Stephen Hanna will be the new Dream Hannibal in Off-Broadway's SILENCE! The Musical at the new Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square. The Elektra Theatre has been specially constructed to be the new home of SILENCE! and is located at 669 Eighth Avenue (at 42nd St.)

Clive Owen Narrates FOX's BEING: LIVERPOOL, Debuting Today, 9/16
by TV News Desk - Sep 16, 2012


Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Clive Owen has been selected to narrate the groundbreaking new television series from FOX Sports Media Group, BEING: LIVERPOOL.

Randy Harrison Returns to SILENCE! THE MUSICAL for Three Performances, 9/15 & 16
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 13, 2012


Randy Harrison is set to return as Dr. Hannibal Lecter's nemesis, Dr. Chilton, in the Off-Broadway smash hit SILENCE! The Musical for three performances only this Saturday, September 15th and Sunday, September 16th at the new Elektra Theatre in Times Square.

Clive Owen to Narrate FOX's BEING: LIVERPOOL
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 13, 2012


Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Clive Owen has been selected to narrate the groundbreaking new television series from FOX Sports Media Group, BEING: LIVERPOOL.

BWW Reviews: Milwaukee Rep's ASSASSINS is Worthy
by Keith Gray - Sep 11, 2012


"Let me prove worthy of you love. Tell me how I can earn your love, set me free. How can I turn your love to me?" These are some of the most haunting lyrics in Stephen Sondheim's ASSASSINS, now in production in the Quadracci Powerhouse at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater. These lyrics are sung by John Hinckley, Jr. with Lynette 'Squeaky' Fromme in their duet of "Unworthy of Your Love".

Harry Bouvy Returns to SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 11, 2012


Original cast member Harry Bouvy is set to return as Dr. Chilton in Off-Broadway's smash hit SILENCE! The Musical tomorrow, September 12th at the new Elektra Theatre in Times Square.

Photo Flash: Perez Hilton Visits SILENCE! THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2012


Celebrity blogger and television personality Perez Hilton checked out the smash Off-Broadway hit SILENCE! The Musical this past Friday evening, August 31st at the brand new Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square. Afterward he tweeted, 'Saw SILENCE! in NYC. Loved! The song about smelling the C*nt, I will never forget! Ha.' Check out photos of Hilton with the cast below!

Davis Gaines and More Star in SILENCE! THE MUSICAL's West Coast Premiere at Hayworth Theatre Tonight, 8/31
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2012


Winner of the 2012 Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best Musical, SILENCE! The Musical the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, with book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction & choreography by Christopher Gattelli, will open a Los Angeles company with performances beginning tonight, August 31, at the Hayworth Theatre. This engagement marks the West Coast Premiere of the Off-Broadway hit. The press opening is scheduled for Saturday, September 8, 2012. SILENCE! The Musical is produced by Theater Mogul.

Broadway Vet William Windom Dies at 88
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 20, 2012


Eonline reports that Emmy Award-winner William Windom has passed away at the age of 88. The actor died in his home in California from congestive heart failure last Thursday.

BWW Reviews: Coeurage Theatre's ASSASSINS Hits Its Mark
by Ellen Dostal - Aug 20, 2012


Coeurage Theatre Company's ASSASSINS is dark, funny, and often unsettling, but it hits its mark in surreal solidarity by meeting the demands of the provocative material head-on.

Mary Rodgers Guettel Plans to Release Memoir in 2013
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 17, 2012


Composer and writer Mary Rodgers Guettel is at work on her memoirs, according to the New York Post.

Jodie Foster to Produce, Direct Showtime Mob Series
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 13, 2012


Deadline.com reports that Showtime has bought ANGIE'S BODY, a new mob drama series to be directed and produced by Jodie Foster. The project marks the actresses' first major behind-the-scenes foray into series television.

David Ayers Joins SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 8, 2012


Beginning tonight, August 8th, David Ayers will be the new Buffalo Bill in Off-Broadway's sellout sensation SILENCE! The Musical at its new home, the brand new Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square. David Ayers is replacing Stephen Bienskie, who is departing to recreate his original role in the upcoming L.A. production of SILENCE! The Elektra Theatre has been specially constructed to be the new home of SILENCE! and is located at 669 Eighth Avenue (at 42nd St.)

Ben Stiller to Receive American Cinematheque Award
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 7, 2012


Actor Ben Stiller will be this year's recipient of the American Cinematheque award for career achievement, it was announced today.

Davis Gaines and More Star in SILENCE! THE MUSICAL's West Coast Premiere at Hayworth Theatre, 8/31
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2012


Winner of the 2012 Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best Musical, SILENCE! The Musical the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, with book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction & choreography by Christopher Gattelli, will open a Los Angeles company with performances beginning August 31, at the Hayworth Theatre. This engagement marks the West Coast Premiere of the Off-Broadway hit. The press opening is scheduled for Saturday, September 8, 2012. SILENCE! The Musical is produced by Theater Mogul.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Celebrates 300th Performance Tonight, 8/1
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2012


Off-Broadway's SILENCE! The Musical will celebrate its 300th performance tonight, August 1st at the brand new Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square, 669 Eighth Avenue (at 42nd St.). Winner of the 2012 Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best Musical, SILENCE! The Musical is the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, with book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction & choreography by Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli. After opening at Theatre 80 on July 9, 2011, the show became a sold-out phenomenon and was selected by Time Magazine as one of the year's Top 5 Musicals.

Photo Flash: SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Celebrates Opening of Elektra Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2012


The brand new Elektra Theatre officially opened in Times Square this past Wednesday, July 25th. The first tenant at the Elektra Theatre is the transfer of the award-winning smash Off-Broadway hit, SILENCE! The Musical. Check out photos from the opening celebration below!

Sally Kellerman Appears at Emory Screening of M*A*S*H* Tonight, 7/29
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2012


Join fabled Hollywood star Sally Kellerman and Emory's Department of Film and Media Studies for a screening of Robert Altman's 1970 classic anti-war film "M*A*S*H*", tonight, July 29 at 10:15 a.m. at Atlanta's Landmark Midtown Art Theater. Following the screening, Kellerman will talk about the making of this groundbreaking film in a discussion moderated by Emory professor Eddy von Mueller. A VIP champagne brunch follows at Apres Diem.

Cast of NEWSIES Set for Elektra Theatre Opening of SILENCE! The Musical, July 25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2012


The brand new Elektra Theatre officially opens in Times Square tomorrow evening, July 25th. The first tenant at the Elektra Theatre is the transfer of the award-winning smash Off-Broadway hit, SILENCE! The Musical. The festivities will begin with a 6 PM cocktail hour, attended by Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Kara Lindsay and the cast of Broadway's NEWSIES. There will be an 8:30 after party immediately following the 7 PM performance of SILENCE! The Musical.

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