Joel Grey News

This past Tuesday, May 18, 2010, the Broadway production of the internationally acclaimed revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO celebrated yet another milestone when it welcomed its six millionth audience member through the doors of the Ambassador Theatre.

Powerhouse Theater, a unique collaboration between Vassar College and New York Stage and Film, will enter its second quarter-century this summer, continuing its mission to offer a haven for world-class artists to gather and explore new material in an atmosphere that is both protected and challenging.

The full cast of The Normal Heart is as follows: Dylan Walsh (Ned Weeks), Tate Donovan (Felix Turner), Lisa Kudrow (Dr. Emma Brookner), Clark Gregg (Ben Weeks), Jon Tenney (Bruce Niles), David Eigenberg (Mickey Marcus), Dan Bucatinksy (Tommy Boatwright), Tim Bagley (Craig Donner, Hiram Keebler), and Alec Mapa (David, Examining Doctor, Grady).

Joel Grey will direct an all-star cast, including David Eigenberg ('Sex and the City'), Clark Gregg ('The New Adventures of Old Christine'), and Lisa Kudrow ('Friends'), in the historic, 25th anniversary stage reading of Larry Kramer's classic drama, The Normal Heart, at Westwood's Geffen Playhouse (10886 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA) at 8 p.m. on Monday, May 17.

Powerhouse Theater, a unique collaboration between Vassar College and New York Stage and Film, will enter its second quarter-century this summer, continuing its mission to offer a haven for world-class artists to gather and explore new material in an atmosphere that is both protected and challenging.

On May 8th through May 23rd, Newnan Community Theatre Company will present the multiple Tony and Academy Award winning musical 'Cabaret.' 'Cabaret' is a musical with a book by Joe Masteroff, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and music by John Kander. The 1966 Broadway hit production and spawned the 1972 film, as well as two subsequent Broadway productions in 1987 and 1998.

According to her website, Bernadette Peters, who was most recently seen performing in New York in her sold out Broadway Barks benefit concert, will be playing at a variety of venues around the country for her upcoming tour, which kicks off next year. The two-time Tony winner will perform a wide variety of tunes from her vast theatre repertoire.

The full cast of The Normal Heart is as follows: Dylan Walsh (Ned Weeks), Tate Donovan (Felix Turner), Lisa Kudrow (Dr. Emma Brookner), Clark Gregg (Ben Weeks), Jon Tenney (Bruce Niles), David Eigenberg (Mickey Marcus), Dan Bucatinksy (Tommy Boatwright), Tim Bagley (Craig Donner, Hiram Keebler), and Alec Mapa (David, Examining Doctor, Grady).

Katie Holmes and husband, Tom Cruise dance while Katie sing's Whatever Lola Wants from the musical Damn Yankees at the A Fine Romance Benefit for The Motion Picture and Television fund. May 4th, 2010.

According to Variety, the fifth annual A Fine Romance benefit will be presented by the Motion Picture & Television Fund on May 1. The event will be hosted by Hugh Jackman at the Fox Lot and will feature the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Adam Shankman will direct, with musical direction by John Mauceri.

According to her website, Bernadette Peters, who was most recently seen performing in New York in her sold out Broadway Barks benefit concert, will be playing at a variety of venues around the country for her upcoming tour, which kicks off next year. The two-time Tony winner will perform a wide variety of tunes from her vast theatre repertoire.

The Paley Center for Media celebrated the storied, multi-decade television career of Oscar, Tony, Golden Globe and BAFTA award-winning actor Joel Grey on Tuesday, April 27 with 'An Evening with Joel Grey.'

On May 8th through May 23rd, Newnan Community Theatre Company will present the multiple Tony and Academy Award winning musical 'Cabaret.' 'Cabaret' is a musical with a book by Joe Masteroff, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and music by John Kander. The 1966 Broadway hit production and spawned the 1972 film, as well as two subsequent Broadway productions in 1987 and 1998.

The Paley Center For Media has announced they will presents events with Joel Grey and Jim Dale in April.

The Paley Center For Media has announced they will presents events with Joel Grey and Jim Dale in April.

Seth Rudetsky will return with his show Seth Deconstructs: The Good, The Bad and The Headachy on April 26th at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) at 7pm. Tickets are only $75!

Seth Rudetsky will return with his show Seth Deconstructs: The Good, The Bad and The Headachy on April 26th at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) at 7pm. Tickets are only $75!

Joel Grey will direct an all-star cast, including David Eigenberg ('Sex and the City'), Clark Gregg ('The New Adventures of Old Christine'), and Lisa Kudrow ('Friends'), in the historic, 25th anniversary stage reading of Larry Kramer's classic drama, The Normal Heart, at Westwood's Geffen Playhouse (10886 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA) at 8 p.m. on Monday, May 17.

According to Variety, the fifth annual A Fine Romance benefit will be presented by the Motion Picture & Television Fund on May 1. The event will be hosted by Hugh Jackman at the Fox Lot and will feature the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Adam Shankman will direct, with musical direction by John Mauceri.

Unfortunately the Hypocrites production of 'Cabaret' was a bit hit or miss for my taste. This production just lagged. Were two intermissions really necessary? Also, the Hypocrites pride themselves on presenting a dark twist to the show. I don't know if they accomplished a new dark twist or not. After Rob Marshall's revival of Cabaret on Broadway back in the late 90's, it's kind of hard to reinvent the wheel after it's been on a luxury car. If before the 90's, everything was a pale homage to Joel Grey. After the 90's, everything was a pale homage to that revival. The similarities between this production and the Rob Marshall production were far too many to call this revolutionary.