Kathy Najimy News

Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) has announced that Zach Braff, Bobby Cannavale, Sutton Foster, and Ari Graynor will co-star in the world premiere comedy TRUST, written by Paul Weitz, directed by Peter DuBois. Mr. Weitz returns to Second Stage Theatre, where his plays Privilege and Show People premiered in 2005 and 2006, respectively. Directed by Peter DuBois, who staged Second Stage's acclaimed production of Becky Shaw, TRUST will begin previews on Friday, July 23 at Second Stage Theatre (305 West 43rd street) and officially open on Thursday, August 12. The production runs through September 5.

The top-rated and quirky comedic drama series on Lifetime TV comes to DVD June 1st when Sony Pictures Home Entertainment debuts Drop Dead Diva: Season One. This unique series from Sony Pictures Television which was a network surprise hit from last summer, stars Brooke Elliott (Broadway's 'Taboo') as a shallow wannabe model who dies in a sudden accident only to find her soul resurfacing in the body of a brilliant, plus-size and recently deceased attorney, Jane. Comedian Margaret Cho (TV's 'All American Girl') also stars in the series which features guest appearances by Rosie O'Donnell (The Rosie O'Donnell Show), Paula Abdul (TV's 'American Idol'), Tim Gunn (TV's 'Project Runway'), Liza Minnelli (Cabaret, Arthur), Sharon Lawrence (TV's 'Monk'), Kathy Najimy (TV's 'King of the Hill'), Delta Burke (TV's 'Designing Women') and Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding). Drop Dead Diva: Season One contains exclusive bonus content including short films, deleted scenes and all-new behind-the-scenes featurettes. The DVD will be available for $39.95.

Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) presents the New York premiere of THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY, a new play written by Kristoffer Diaz and directed by Edward Torres. The show stars Usman Ally, Terence Archie, Desmin Borges, CHRISTIAN LITKE, and Michael T. Weiss (NBC's 'The Pretender'). Preview performances began on Tuesday, April 27 with opening night set for Thursday, May 20 at 6:30pm. For subscription or ticket information, please call the Second Stage Box Office at 212-246-4422 or visit the company's website, www.2ST.com.

STANDING ON CEREMONY: THE GAY MARRIAGE PLAYS, a collection of short plays written for marriage equality to benefit Human Rights Campaign, Marriage Equality New York and New York Theatre Workshop will take place on Monday, June 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Angel Orensanz Center, 172 Norfolk Street in New York City, between Houston and Stanton Streets. Dancing and a glamorous wedding reception will follow.

Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) has announced the two plays which will be presented as part of the company's eighth annual Second Stage Theatre Uptown Series this summer: the New York premiere of Michael Golamco's Year Zero, directed by Will Frears, and the world premiere of Leslye Headland's Bachelorette, directed by Trip Cullman.

The top-rated and quirky comedic drama series on Lifetime TV comes to DVD June 1st when Sony Pictures Home Entertainment debuts Drop Dead Diva: Season One. This unique series from Sony Pictures Television which was a network surprise hit from last summer, stars Brooke Elliott (Broadway's 'Taboo') as a shallow wannabe model who dies in a sudden accident only to find her soul resurfacing in the body of a brilliant, plus-size and recently deceased attorney, Jane. Comedian Margaret Cho (TV's 'All American Girl') also stars in the series which features guest appearances by Rosie O'Donnell (The Rosie O'Donnell Show), Paula Abdul (TV's 'American Idol'), Tim Gunn (TV's 'Project Runway'), Liza Minnelli (Cabaret, Arthur), Sharon Lawrence (TV's 'Monk'), Kathy Najimy (TV's 'King of the Hill'), Delta Burke (TV's 'Designing Women') and Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding). Drop Dead Diva: Season One contains exclusive bonus content including short films, deleted scenes and all-new behind-the-scenes featurettes. The DVD will be available for $39.95.

Following an acclaimed season which included the New York Premiere of Anna Deavere Smith's Let Me Down Easy and the Broadway transfer of the musical hit Everyday Rapture, Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) has announced three plays for its upcoming 32nd Season.

Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) has announced that USMAN ALLY, TERENCE ARCHIE, DESMIN BORGES, CHRISTIAN LITKE, and MICHAEL T. WEISS (NBC's 'The Pretender') will star in the New York premiere of THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY, a new play written by Kristoffer Diaz and directed by Edward Torres.

Baz Bamigboye is reporting in today's UK Daily Mail that 'Gavin Creel and Sally Ann Triplett are among the cast doing a workshop today in London for another Stiles and Drewe show, a musical based on the comedy film Soapdish.'

Los Angeles Race Fantastique ('LARF'), a scavenger-hunt race production company, is producing a fundraiser in favor of Marriage Equality on April 18, 2010.

Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) has announced the two plays which will be presented as part of the company's eighth annual Second Stage Theatre Uptown Series this summer: the New York premiere of Michael Golamco's Year Zero, directed by Will Frears, and the world premiere of Leslye Headland's Bachelorette, directed by Trip Cullman.

Kathy Najimy and Donna Murphy will guest on the March 24 episode of 'Ugly Betty' entitled 'Million Dollar Smile'

Broadway's Kathy Najimy will join the cast of ABC's 'Ugly Betty' for a guest starring role as Betty's orthodontist in an upcoming episode, TVGuide.com is reporting. Najimy will be looking to remove the title character's braces, in addition to playing a role in Betty's dreams as a guardian angel. The episode is set to air March 24th.

Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) has announced that USMAN ALLY, TERENCE ARCHIE, DESMIN BORGES, CHRISTIAN LITKE, and MICHAEL T. WEISS (NBC's 'The Pretender') will star in the New York premiere of THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY, a new play written by Kristoffer Diaz and directed by Edward Torres.

V-Day Toronto takes to the stage with two exciting theatre productions marking the 12th anniversary of the global movement to stop violence against women and girls. This March, V-Day Toronto supports the V-Day worldwide campaign with two very special events:

V-Day Toronto takes to the stage with two exciting theatre productions marking the 12th anniversary of the global movement to stop violence against women and girls. This March, V-Day Toronto supports the V-Day worldwide campaign with two very special events:

This year, V-Day Toronto presents two exciting theatre productions marking the 12th anniversary of the global movement to stop violence against women and girls. Eve Ensler's Obie Award-winning play, 'The Vagina Monologues', featuring Paula Brancati, was performed on March 13 and 14 to much acclaim. This weekend, 'A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer', a groundbreaking collection of writings, takes to the stage with performances on March 20 and 21, 2010.

Los Angeles Race Fantastique ('LARF'), a scavenger-hunt race production company, is producing a fundraiser in favor of Marriage Equality on April 18, 2010.

V-Day Toronto takes to the stage with two exciting theatre productions marking the 12th anniversary of the global movement to stop violence against women and girls. This March, V-Day Toronto supports the V-Day worldwide campaign with two very special events:

V-Day Toronto takes to the stage with two exciting theatre productions marking the 12th anniversary of the global movement to stop violence against women and girls. This March, V-Day Toronto supports the V-Day worldwide campaign with two very special events: