Joe Mantello News

Broadway stars Chita Rivera, Rosie Perez and Martha Plimpton are set for the Transport Group Gala, 'Gimme a Break' to be held December 7th at Asia Society and Museum. The event will honor Broadway veterans Joe Mantello and Terrence McNally. The night will be hosted by Hunter Bell and Jeff Bowen of [title of show]. The night will also feature performances by Marian Seldes, Stephanie J. Block and Brooks Ashmanskas.

In this week's Entertainment Weekly Magazine, which promotes its 'The 100 Greatest Movies, TV Shows, Songs Moments & More - Best of the Decade 2000-2009' issue, WICKED is picked as the 'Best Stage Musical'.

The dynamic combination of beloved humorist David Sedaris with one of Portland's favorite performers Wade McCollum has lead to an unprecedented decision from Portland Center Stage: with most performances sold out two weeks before opening night, The Santaland Diaries will be extended through January 2nd, 2010.

Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce the opening of the thorny comedy, The Santaland Diaries as a Special Holiday Engagement running Dec. 10-31 in Florida Rep's NEW Studio Theatre. From the mind of satirist David Sedaris, this one-man tour-de-force stars Jason Parrish as David, a desperate, out of work writer in New York City who takes a job as an Elf in Macy's Santaland.

WICKED Cast Members to perform at Barnes & Noble on Friday, December 4 @ 5pm at 28801 Chagrin Boulevard, in Woodmere, Ohio.

In celebration of WICKED's return to PlayhouseSquare tonight, November 18, the venue will be hosting a Young Professionals Night on Friday, December 4. Professionals ages 21 - 40 are invited to enjoy free valet parking, compliments of Lexus, at the Wyndham Cleveland hotel and a pre-show cocktail in the Wyndham's Blue Bar before watching the evening performance. After the show, the group is invited to come back to the Wyndham for the exclusive, limited access 'Defying Gravity' post-show party, sponsored by Seagram's escapes, with WICKED cast members in the 14th floor presidential suite. The post show party also includes complimentary cocktails and appetizers.

The SantaLand Diaries by David Sedaris. Adapted by Joe Mantello, Directed by Rebecca Remaly. This year, a new recipe for Holiday Hilarity comes to Boulder! We start with Sedaris' true story of working as an Elf at the Macy's flagship store in New York City.

Flashpoint Theatre Company presents David Sedaris's The Santaland Diaries, adapted for the stage by Joe Mantello, December 3 - December 20.

Crumpet the Elf and Mrs. Jocelyn Dunbar return once again as New Edgecliff Theatre (NET) presents its annual holiday offering, David Sedaris' THE SANTALAND DIARIES.

The SantaLand Diaries by David Sedaris. Adapted by Joe Mantello, Directed by Rebecca Remaly. This year, a new recipe for Holiday Hilarity comes to Boulder! We start with Sedaris' true story of working as an Elf at the Macy's flagship store in New York City.

This holiday season Capital Stage will present the David Sedaris cult-hit Santaland Diaries, adapted for the stage by Joe Mantello. Capital Stage associate artist Janis Stevens will direct actor Gary Wright (formerly of the Foothill Theatre Company) in this sardonic one-man holiday tour-de-force.

Crumpet the Elf and Mrs. Jocelyn Dunbar return once again as New Edgecliff Theatre (NET) presents its annual holiday offering, David Sedaris' THE SANTALAND DIARIES.

The SantaLand Diaries by David Sedaris. Adapted by Joe Mantello, Directed by Rebecca Remaly. This year, a new recipe for Holiday Hilarity comes to Boulder! We start with Sedaris' true story of working as an Elf at the Macy's flagship store in New York City.

The Broadway smash WICKED has become the only Broadway show in history to gross over $2 million for one week of performances.

The Broadway smash WICKED has become the only Broadway show in history to gross over $2 million for one week of performances. For the week ending Sunday, November 29, the musical, now in its 7th year, grossed $2,086,135, surpassing its own record of $1,839,950 as the highest grossing week in Broadway history (for the week ending December 30, 2007), and setting a new house record at the Gershwin Theatre.

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has announced that the winners of the 2009 Joe A. Callaway Awards for excellence in the crafts of directing and choreography are director Garry Hynes for The Cripple of Inishmaan and choreographer Martha Clarke for Garden of Earthly Delights.

This year, a new recipe for Holiday Hilarity comes to Boulder! Start with Sedaris' true story of working as an Elf at the Macy's flagship store in New York City. Add returning guest artist and popular local actor Geoffrey Kent. Sprinkle in inherent cynicism, gleeful wickedness, and an elf outfit. Bake at 420°. You'll wonder how you survived the holidays before BETC's The SantaLand Diaries!

Broadway's most talked about new musical and the biggest Tony Award-winner in years is coming to the Orange County Performing Arts Center.

This holiday season Capital Stage will present the David Sedaris cult-hit Santaland Diaries, adapted for the stage by Joe Mantello. Capital Stage associate artist Janis Stevens will direct actor Gary Wright (formerly of the Foothill Theatre Company) in this sardonic one-man holiday tour-de-force.

The Horizon Theatre will open THE SANTALAND DIARIES for its 11th straight season beginning November 27th. THE SANTALAND DIARIES is written by critically-acclaimed author David Sedaris and runs through January 3rd, 2010.