Ken Ludwig News

According to the LA Times, stage and screen star Justin Bartha has signed on to star in Jesse Eisenberg's new off-Broadway play Asuncion. Bartha will play 'Vinny, a progressive academic and roommate of left-wing blogger Edgar (Eisenberg), who's thrown for a loop when a Filipino roommate moves in.' The duo last worked together in the 2010 independent film 'Holy Rollers.'

Montana Repertory Theatre specializes in the great stories of our world. Often they are classic American dramas like Death of a Salesman or A Streetcar Named Desire. Sometimes we celebrate comedy with the likes of Neil Simon (Lost in Yonkers) or Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor). And occasionally we come upon a new American play that we feel will endure, becoming a classic in its own right. Such is the case with our 2012 selection, John Patrick Shanley's Doubt.

LEND ME A TENOR THE MUSICAL, the new musical comedy by Peter Sham and Brad Carroll, based on Ken Ludwig's award-winning play, which opened at the Gielgud Theatre earlier this summer to some rave reviews, is to close. The production's last performance will be Saturday 6 August.

The cast of Lend Me A Tenor: The Musical were reportedly given their two weeks' notice tonight, meaning that the show will close on August 6th.

The White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC) is proud to announce an exciting season consisting of three Mainstage productions, four Conservatory Theatre productions, two guest productions and staged readings of new works.

Alley Theatre Board President Rob Reedy, the Managing Partner of Porter Hedges LLP, announced at today's Annual Board Meeting that Artistic Director Gregory Boyd and Managing Director Dean R. Gladden signed new five-year contracts with the Alley beginning fiscal year 2011-2012 and continuing through fiscal year 2015-2016.

The Hartt School is proud to announce its 2011-2012 Theatre Division performance season. Tickets are available 6 weeks prior to each show. Please call the University Box Office at 860.768.4228 or 800.274.8587 or visit www.hartford.edu/hartt for tickets and up-to-date scheduling information for all performances. Admission to each performance is $20 with discounts for seniors, students, and groups.

The San Francisco Gate has compiled a list of Shakespearean plays which will take place this summer throughout the Bay Area. Some 28 of the Bard's works are on offer this summer from the usual ('Romeo and Juliet,' 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' 'Twelfth Night,' 'Macbeth') to such rarities as his first, goriest tragedy, 'Titus Andronicus' (opening Cal Shakes' season), and the late, odd 'Cymbeline' (S.F. Shakespeare).

We talk to the director of the new musical about to start its run in town

The Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP), the nation's largest community theatre, has announced the 2011-12 season line up.

Cincinnati Young People's Theatre (CYPT) Announces Audition Dates and Times For its 30th Annual Summer Musical

The full cast has been announced for the West End production of LEND ME A TENOR THE MUSICAL, the uproarious new musical comedy by Peter Sham (book and lyrics) and Brad Carroll (music), which opens at the Gielgud Theatre on 15 June, with previews from 2 June.

The Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre is pleased to present the swashbuckling theatrical adventure Treasure Island, April 22 - May 1 at the Laguna Playhouse. The production is directed by Donna Inglima and features members of the Laguna Playhouse Youth Conservatory as well as adult actors.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is proud to announce the national awardees of the 43rd annual Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF), April 18-23, 2011. Through their success at regional festivals in January and February 2011, students from universities and colleges across the United States secured their places at last week's national festival and the opportunity to earn awards and scholarships.

The 27th Helen Hayes Awards are being presented at the historic Warner Theatre tonight, April 25, 2011. In addition to 156 theatre artists, ensembles and productions nominated in 26 categories, three special awards will be given.

The 27th Helen Hayes Awards are being presented at the historic Warner Theatre tonight, April 25, 2011. In addition to 156 theatre artists, ensembles and productions nominated in 26 categories, three special awards will be given.

The 27th Helen Hayes Awards will be presented at the historic Warner Theatre on Monday April 25, 2011. In addition to 156 theatre artists, ensembles and productions nominated in 26 categories, three special awards will be given

The Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre is pleased to present the swashbuckling theatrical adventure Treasure Island, April 22 - May 1 at the Laguna Playhouse. The production is directed by Donna Inglima and features members of the Laguna Playhouse Youth Conservatory as well as adult actors.

Theatre Downtown presents LEADING LADIES, an outrageous comedy by Ken Ludwig, directed by Tim DeBaun and featuring; Kevin Bee, Michael Colavolpe, Jamie-Lyn Hawkins, Doreen Heard, David Hiller, Robb Ross, Danielle Spisso and Larry Stallings.

Hale Centre theatre will be presenting Ken Ludwig's The Three Musketeers beginning April 20 in Salt Lake City. The show will run through June 5, with performances Monday-Saturday at 7:30PM and Sundays at 4PM. Tickets are $15-$26 and can be purchased by calling 801-984-9000.