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Theater Talk Announces Maury Yeston & The Players Club

Theater Talk, the series devoted to the world of the stage, is co-hosted by Michael Riedel, Broadway columnist for the New York Post, and series executive producer Susan Haskins (pictured here with Marian Seldes).

The Fix-Up Show Extends Six Weeks at the Triad 8/7-9/11

Following its triumphant run earlier this summer, THE FIX-UP SHOW, hosted by J.Keith van Straaten (Comedy Central's 'Beat The Geeks,' 'What's My Line? - Live On Stage') announces six additional weeks at the Triad (158 West 72nd Street, 2nd floor), every Saturday night beginning August 7th through September 11th.

Theater Talk Welcomes AMERICAN IDIOT 8/6

Theater Talk, the series devoted to the world of the stage, is co-hosted by Michael Riedel, Broadway columnist for the New York Post and series producer Susan Haskins.

RIALTO CHATTER: Cahn Widow Determined to Bring ROBIN AND THE 7 HOODS to Broadway

Michael Riedel reports in the New York Post this morning that make no mistake about it - Robin and the 7 Hoods, which opened at San Deigo's Old Globe Theatre last Friday, July 30, is coming to town, at least if the widow of the show's lyricist has anything to do with it. Robin and the 7 Hoods, which garnered lukewarm reviews out west, features the music of Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen, including the songs 'My Kind of Town,' 'Call Me Irresponsible,' 'Ain't That a Kick in the Head,' 'All the Way' and more. Cahn was Frank Sinatra's preferred lyricist and member of the famed 'Rat Pack.'

Theater Talk Welcomes AMERICAN IDIOT 8/6

Theater Talk, the series devoted to the world of the stage, is co-hosted by Michael Riedel, Broadway columnist for the New York Post and series producer Susan Haskins.

The Fix-Up Show Extends Six Weeks at the Triad 8/7-9/11

Following its triumphant run earlier this summer, THE FIX-UP SHOW, hosted by J.Keith van Straaten (Comedy Central's 'Beat The Geeks,' 'What's My Line? - Live On Stage') announces six additional weeks at the Triad (158 West 72nd Street, 2nd floor), every Saturday night beginning August 7th through September 11th.

50 YEARS OF THE FANTASTICKS To Premiere On PBS 7/30

'50 Years of The Fantasticks', a special episode of Theater Talk devoted to the world's longest-running musical, will premiere on PBS this Friday evening, July 30, 2010 at 12:30am.

Cullum Talks ON A CLEAR DAY... with Riedel

According to Michael Riedel of the New York Post ON A CLEAR DAY's director Michael Mayer and playwright Peter Parnell have been working hard at revising the deluded story. Riedel surmises 'In the original, the main character was a kooky young woman who, in a past life, was an English aristocrat. In the new version, the young woman is a young man who, in a past life, was a black female jazz singer.'

Theater Talk Announces AMERICAN IDIOT & Lewis Black

Theater Talk, the series devoted to the world of the stage, is co-hosted by Michael Riedel, Broadway columnist for the New York Post, and series executive producer Susan Haskins.

Theater Talk Announces The SHAKESPEARE Controversy & FEIFFER

Theater Talk, the series devoted to the world of the stage, is co-hosted by Michael Riedel, Broadway columnist for the New York Post and series producer Susan Haskins (pictured here with Tony Lifetime Achievement-winning actress Marian Seldes).

RIALTO CHATTER: Superman Headed to Broadway?

In today's New York Post, columnist Michael Riedel notes that several New York producers have been down to see the show and that 'Superman' will surely have a life beyond Dallas, although some rights issues have to be cleared with DC Comics if it's to return to Broadway. As the Dallas Theater Center discovered, the show has a built-in audience.'

PIAZZA's Guettel to Compose for HBO's 'Miraculous' Pilot Starring Butz, LuPone, Langella et al.

As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, Tony Award winners Eddie Redmayne, Frank Langella and Patti LuPone and Tony nominees Stark Sands and Hope Davis will be a part of the cast of The Miraculous Year, HBO's new drama pilot for about 'a charismatic, self-destructive Broadway composer,' written by Red scribe John Logan, reportedly inspired by Stephen Sondheim. The Hurt Locker's Kathryn Bigelow is directing the pilot, which begins shooting this summer. Both Logan and Bigelow are also executive producing the piece.

RIALTO CHATTER: Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith to Lead STREETCAR on Broadway?

According to Michael Riedel this morning, Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett Smith may be leading a production of Streetcar Named Desire on Broadway next year as Stanley and Stella, respectively. Reportedly, the pair have been approached by producers and are considering the possibility. Emily Mann will direct the production, which will be produced by Stephen Byrd. Click here for the full report.

RIALTO CHATTER: Patti LaBelle to Join FELA! on Broadway in September?

Michael Riedel reports in the New York Post this morning that songbird Patti LaBelle will be joining the Broadway cast of FELA! in September as Fela's mother. She will be filling in for Lillias White, who has concert obligations in Australia that month.

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