Karen Allen News

One of Shakespeare's most tragic heroes squares off against literature's greatest villain in a visceral, sexy, hard-driving story of intrigue, betrayal and vengeance, as Iago leads Othello to the edge of jealous madness by sowing seeds of doubt about his wife's fidelity. This classic revenge tragedy comes to life in a modern and edgy adaptation set in the world of motorcycle gangs. This production of Othello will be directed by Artistic Director Mark Clements, the role of Othello will be performed by guest actor Lindsay Smiling, and the role of Iago will be performed by Rep Resident Acting Company Member Gerard Neugent. The Rep's production of Othello is sponsored by Harley-Davidson Motor Company and runs April 3 - May 6, 2012 in The Rep's Quadracci Powerhouse and previews Tuesday, April 3 - Thursday, April 5, and opens on Friday, April 6.

One of Shakespeare's most tragic heroes squares off against literature's greatest villain in a visceral, sexy, hard-driving story of intrigue, betrayal and vengeance, as Iago leads Othello to the edge of jealous madness by sowing seeds of doubt about his wife's fidelity. This classic revenge tragedy comes to life in a modern and edgy adaptation set in the world of motorcycle gangs. This production of Othello will be directed by Artistic Director Mark Clements, the role of Othello will be performed by guest actor Lindsay Smiling, and the role of Iago will be performed by Rep Resident Acting Company Member Gerard Neugent. The Rep's production of Othello is sponsored by Harley-Davidson Motor Company and runs April 3 - May 6, 2012 in The Rep's Quadracci Powerhouse and previews Tuesday, April 3 - Thursday, April 5, and opens on Friday, April 6.

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, in association with producers Jeffrey Richards, Jerry Frankel and James L. Nederlander, today announced that they are developing a musical based on the classic 1978 Universal comedy, National Lampoon's Animal House. Matty Simmons is Executive Producer.

TNT has ordered a pilot for L.A. Noir, a new drama series from executive producers Frank Darabont (The Walking Dead, The Shawshank Redemption), Michael De Luca (The Social Network, Moneyball) and Elliot Webb (Tall Time Tales). The project from TNT Original Productions is based on John Buntin's critically acclaimed book L.A. Noir: The Struggle for the Soul of America's Most Seductive City, which chronicles the epic battle between Los Angeles Police Chief William Parker and mobster Mickey Cohen. Alissa Phillips (Moneyball) of Michael De Luca Productions serves as co-executive producer. Darabont is set to write and direct the pilot.

Broken Watch Theatre Company opened Sex Good; Money Bad, two one-act's by Michael Weller, directed by Tony Speciale and Drew DeCorleto last night, December 8. The shows run through December 18 at WorkShop Theater Company's Main Stage Theater. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebratory opening and brings you photo coverage below!

TNT has ordered a pilot for Chelsea General (working title), a new medical drama series from award-winning producer David E. Kelley (Ally McBeal, Chicago Hope) and practicing neurosurgeon and CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta, M.D. Kelley and Dr. Gupta will executive-produce. Kelley wrote the pilot script for the series, which is based on Gupta's upcoming novel Monday Mornings.

Shakespeare & Company Artistic Director Tony Simotes proudly announces the benefit performance of Broadway in the Berkshires Monday, August 15th at 6:00pm, Founders' Theatre, 70 Kemble Street , Lenox , MA . Proceeds will go to Shakespeare & Company's internationally-acclaimed Education and Training Programs. Producer and Company member, Deborah Grausman (actor and founder of Berkshire Musical Theater Workshop) has assembled an all-star cast and first-rate creative team for this spectacular, not to be missed, one-night event. Broadway's Chip Zien (Into the Woods-the original Baker, Les Miserables, The Country Girl, People in The Picture, Falsettos, Grand Hotel, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Boys from Syracuse, etc.) will host. Director Sam Scalamoni (Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Lestat) and Music Director Paul Staroba (A Little Night Music, Next to Normal, Grey Gardens) will head up the creative team.

Berkshire Theatre Festival has announced additional casting for this summer's productions. The new cast members include Tony winners and nominees, multiple veterans of Broadway and Off Broadway as well as many returning BTF alumni. Husband and wife Stephen R. Buntrock and Erin Dilly will be working together on the world premiere of In the Mood. Jenny Powers and Angela Robinson have joined the cast of The Who's Tommy. Rachel Bay Jones of Broadway's Hair will take on the famed title character in Sylvia. Tony Winner Mia Dillon is joining Broadway and BTF alum C.J. Wilson and the previously announced Rebecca Brooksher in Tennessee Williams's serious comedy Period of Adjustment. Film actors Christian Coulson and Amari Cheatom will take on the world premiere two-hander Dutch Masters.

NOVEMBER CHRISTMAS, a new 'Hallmark Hall of Fame' presentation starring Emmy Award nominee Sam Elliott ('Buffalo Girls'), Emmy award and Golden Globe award nominee John Corbett ('My Big Fat Greek Wedding,' 'Sex and the City'), Karen Allen ('Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,' 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'), Golden Globe award nominee Sarah Paulson ('Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip,' 'Deadwood') and Emily Alyn Lind ('The Secret Life of Bees,' 'All My Children') has started production in Halifax, Canada for broadcast Sunday, Nov. 28 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

The Ridgefield Theater Barn is thrilled to be able to offer an adults-only acting class this summer, to be taught by Susan Grace Cohen of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, where she has been a faculty member for 20 years.

Ever have a crazy dream where you have to avoid that giant boulder rolling after you or outrun a tribe of native? Now you can experience it at Victoria Theatre! Come get your free popcorn and soda and join Victoria Theatre Association for the 2010 Michelob Ultra Cool Film Series as they continue to play some of the best known classic films.

Ever have a crazy dream where you have to avoid that giant boulder rolling after you or outrun a tribe of native? Now you can experience it at Victoria Theatre! Come get your free popcorn and soda and join Victoria Theatre Association for the 2010 Michelob Ultra Cool Film Series as they continue to play some of the best known classic films.

Ever have a crazy dream where you have to avoid that giant boulder rolling after you or outrun a tribe of native? Now you can experience it at Victoria Theatre! Come get your free popcorn and soda and join Victoria Theatre Association for the 2010 Michelob Ultra Cool Film Series as they continue to play some of the best known classic films.

Ever have a crazy dream where you have to avoid that giant boulder rolling after you or outrun a tribe of native? Now you can experience it at Victoria Theatre! Come get your free popcorn and soda and join Victoria Theatre Association for the 2010 Michelob Ultra Cool Film Series as they continue to play some of the best known classic films.

NOVEMBER CHRISTMAS, a new 'Hallmark Hall of Fame' presentation starring Emmy Award nominee Sam Elliott ('Buffalo Girls'), Emmy award and Golden Globe award nominee John Corbett ('My Big Fat Greek Wedding,' 'Sex and the City'), Karen Allen ('Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,' 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'), Golden Globe award nominee Sarah Paulson ('Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip,' 'Deadwood') and Emily Alyn Lind ('The Secret Life of Bees,' 'All My Children') has started production in Halifax, Canada for broadcast Sunday, Nov. 28 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

The Ridgefield Theater Barn is thrilled to be able to offer an adults-only acting class this summer, to be taught by Susan Grace Cohen of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, where she has been a faculty member for 20 years.

The Ridgefield Theater Barn is thrilled that its Saturday sessions are sold out and pleased to be able to offer an additional Thursday series of adults-only acting classs this summer, to be taught by Susan Grace Cohen of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, where she has been a faculty member for 20 years. For those who missed out or could not participate on Saturdays, this is your chance.

It's time for great movies on the big screen, free popcorn and soda! Come join Victoria Theatre Association for the first film of the 2010 Michelob Ultra Cool Film Series THE MUSIC MAN, July 2-4, at the historic Victoria Theatre.

The Ridgefield Theater Barn is thrilled that its Saturday sessions are sold out and pleased to be able to offer an additional Thursday series of adults-only acting classs this summer, to be taught by Susan Grace Cohen of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, where she has been a faculty member for 20 years. For those who missed out or could not participate on Saturdays, this is your chance.

It's time for great movies on the big screen, free popcorn and soda! Come join Victoria Theatre Association for the first film of the 2010 Michelob Ultra Cool Film Series THE MUSIC MAN, July 2-4, at the historic Victoria Theatre.