Marilyn Monroe News

Built for Collapse presents NUCLEAR LOVE AFFAIR, in association with The Dream Up Festival at THeatre for the New City, AUgust 14 through September 3. In this spectacular multi-media investigation of America in the Atomic Age, unnerving images, vibrant rhythms, disturbing text, and violent slapstick collide to create an erotic pop culture explosion. Featuring Elvis Presley dancing through Vietnam, Charlie Chaplin at Hiroshima, and Marilyn Monroe teaching us all how to 'Duck and Cover,' Nuclear Love Affair is a bold and twisted take on the journey of the American Dream.

Julien's Auctions, the world's premier entertainment auction house, announces their 2nd annual Legends Auction on Saturday, October 22, 2011 in Macau China at Ponte 16, a world-class entertainment resort.

On Twitter Watch, meganhilty wrote ' @Mylla123 we're giving a behind-the-scenes look at mounting a broadway musical and all the crazy drama that comes with it! Hair/Makeup/Wardrobe tests were amazing! All of the ladies of Smash will be looking lovely! It feels like I'm off to my first day of school! I hope the other kids are nice to me! #excitedANDscared! The show will follow an out-of-town tryout of a Broadway musical, and centers around a songwriting team (Debra Messing and Christian Borle) who write a musical about Marilyn Monroe based on an offhand remark. They post a showstopping number on YouTube. When it's a viral hit, a producer (Anjelica Huston) who's looking to recapture success long past decides to produce the musical. There are two choices to play Marilyn: Karen (Katharine McPhee), a talented young newcomer, and Ivy (Megan Hilty), a theater veteran. Brian d'Arcy James has also been cast as Debra Messing's character's husband. Chase will play Stephen, a character who according to Deadline.com 'has a history with Messing's character.' SMASH is slated for a February premiere on NBC. '

Will Chase, most recently seen on Broadway in Billy Elliot, has joined the myriad of stage stars who will be seen in the upcoming NBC series SMASH.

Ennio design and direction by Ennio Marchetto and Sosthen Hennekam Pasadena Playhouse through Sunday August 28 only

"I'm going to wash that man right out of my hair": a mantra for gals everywhere who have discovered that actually, her fella ain't all that. And the lovely Samantha Womack sings it with relish as she channels Marilyn Monroe in South Pacific, currently showing at the Barbican.

Cause Celebrè announced that renowned actress Joan Copeland will star in her autobiographical tale entitled Joan's Show, directed by Joel Vig and accompanied by Dennis Buch. Joan's Show will perform at The Acorn Theatre (410 W 42 Street) on Thursday, August 18 at 2PM. Tickets are $66.25 and can be purchased at www.Telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200.

Choreographer Josh Bergasse is choreographing the new Steven Spielberg produced drama series 'Smash' on NBC, scheduled to debut in February of 2012.

Choreographer Josh Bergasse is choreographing the new Steven Spielberg produced drama series 'Smash' on NBC, scheduled to debut in February of 2012. Starring, Will and Grace alumnus Debra Messing, Shakespearean actress Anjelica Huston, singer/actress Katharine McPhee and Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy star Jack Davenport, 'Smash' follows the story of the making of a fictional stage show, 'Marilyn: The Musical,' about the life of Marilyn Monroe. 'Smash' will air on Mondays at 10 pm.

Production is underway on 'Pixie Hollow Games,' an all-new, animated special to premiere this fall on Disney Channel. Megan Hilty stars as Rosetta. The special features a talented voice cast of Disney Channel stars including Brenda Song ('The Suite Life on Deck'), Jason Dolley ('Good Luck Charlie'), Tiffany Thornton ('So Random!') and Zendaya ('Shake It Up') as the new fairies and sparrow man who join Tinker Bell and her fairy friends to participate in the legendary Pixie Hollow Games.

Julien's Auctions, the world's premier entertainment and celebrity memorabilia auction house will offer a rare glimpse into the life of Hollywood's most colorful stars, Tony Curtis. The rare Hollywood star whose off-screen character was often more sensational than his on-screen one, lived a life that could be its own movie or television series. Curtis' career spanned six decades with popularity during the 1950s and 1960s enabling him to transpose his good looks into super movie stardom. He acted in over 100 films ranging from light comedy to serious drama and he also made numerous television appearances.

Follow the incredible journey of Jeanne Carmen's wild life in this extraordinary, true life story of an American icon by author Brandon James in his thrilling, tell-all biography, Jeanne Carmen: MY WILD, WILD LIFE as a New York Pin Up Queen, Trick Shot Golfer & Hollywood Actress (published by iUniverse).

Cause Celebrè announced that renowned actress Joan Copeland will star in her autobiographical tale entitled Joan's Show, directed by Joel Vig and accompanied by Dennis Buch. Joan's Show will perform at The Acorn Theatre (410 W 42 Street) on Monday, August 15 at 7PM and Thursday, August 18 at 2PM. Tickets are $66.25 and can be purchased at www.Telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200.

Nuclear Love Affair, a bold new spectacle that looks at the journey of the American Dream, created by Built for Collapse (www.built4collapse.wordpress.com), will have its world premiere at Theater for the New City, (155 First Avenue), opening August 14th and playing through September 3rd, as part of The Dream Up Festival.

Built for Collapse presents NUCLEAR LOVE AFFAIR, in association with The Dream Up Festival at THeatre for the New City, AUgust 14 through September 3. In this spectacular multi-media investigation of America in the Atomic Age, unnerving images, vibrant rhythms, disturbing text, and violent slapstick collide to create an erotic pop culture explosion. Featuring Elvis Presley dancing through Vietnam, Charlie Chaplin at Hiroshima, and Marilyn Monroe teaching us all how to 'Duck and Cover,' Nuclear Love Affair is a bold and twisted take on the journey of the American Dream.

Arthur Miller's autobiographical play, now being staged at the Ruskin Group Theatre, will close on August 14. This rarely produced gem elegantly, and hilariously at times, depicts the way a common experience can bond people together.

A gripping tale of love and tragedy that has become a cult classic in Great Britain opens the 2011-12 season at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre. Pierrot Productions presents 'Blood Brothers, the Musical' Fridays, Sept. 9 and 16 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Sept. 10 and 17 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, Sept. 11 and 18 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on Mercer's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night performance on Sept. 9.

Happy Medium Theatre, Inc. (HMT) presents Boulevard of Broken Dreams, written and directed by Lesley Anne Moreau.