Mr. Robinson News

Tonight, the countdown to the 2015 HELPMANN AWARDS began with the announcement of the 2015 HELPMANN AWARDS Nominees.

The Hollywood Bowl's upcoming production of Monty Python'sSpamalot, the parody of the Arthurian Legend which won the Tony for Best Musical in 2005, will star Merle Dandridge as The Lady of the Lake, Warwick Davis as Patsy,Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Sir Robin, Eric Idle as the Historian and Craig Robinson as King Arthur. BT McNicholl will direct. Spamalot will be conducted by Todd Ellison and choreographed by Scott Taylor. Additional casting is to be announced.

Ebony Repertory Theatre (ERT - Founder/Producer Wren T. Brown) announced today that they will present the Pulitzer Prize Finalist and Tony Award-nominated production of THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS starring Tony Award-winner Roger Robinson (Joe Turner's Come and Gone) as Oedpius. The acclaimed production, conceived and adapted by Lee Breuer (Mabou Mines' Trilogy) and music by Bob Telson (Lincoln Center Theater's Chronicle of a Death Foretold), is a soul stirring dramatic-musical which takes place within the framework of a Pentecostal church service set against the tragic Greek background of the story of Oedipus at Colonus, in which the exiled king Oedipus seeks a place where he may be properly buried. ERT's production, directed by Andi Chapman (Actors Co-op's Steel Magnolias - Drama-Logue Award for Outstanding Director), will commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Los Angeles Premiere. Performances will run June 18 - July 19, 2015 with an official press opening on Saturday, June 20 at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (4718 West Washington Boulevard) in Los Angeles.

Glee star Billy Lewis Jr., Adam Kantor (Rent, The Last 5 Years), Emily Padgett (Side Show, pictured), Amma Osei (Rock of Ages), Ryann Redmond (Bring it On, If/Then), Heather Brorsen (Avenue Q) and Ashley Loren (Jekyll & Hyde) will join G'Day Broadway! The Music of Matthew Lee Robinson at The Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street) on Wednesday April 29th at 7pm.

Live Performance Australia (LPA) is honoured to announce Eric Robinson, CEO of Australia's leading equipment supplier, JPJ Audio and Jands Production Services (JPS), as the recipient of this year's Sue Nattrass Award.

Much Ado About Nothing, opening next Friday at RLT, is the debut production by Patrick Torres as Artistic Director. The play is part of Wherefore: Shakespeare in Raleigh, a city-wide convergence of arts organizations presenting work by and inspired by Shakespeare, from now through June 2015.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is pleased to announce that the legendary singer, songwriter and entrepreneur Smokey Robinson will serve as the judge for Highmark First Night Pittsburgh's annual Sing-Off competition. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is searching for musically talented students to audition for the fourth annual vocal competition celebrating the New Year. The deadline for submissions has been extended through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, December 12.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is pleased to announce that the legendary singer, songwriter and entrepreneur Smokey Robinson will serve as the judge for Highmark First Night Pittsburgh's annual Sing-Off competition. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is searching for musically talented students to audition for the fourth annual vocal competition celebrating the New Year. The deadline for submissions has been extended through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, December 12.

Craig Robinson, arguably best known for his role as acerbic Dunder-Mifflin employee Darryl Philbin on NBC's Emmy-winning “The Office.” will be bringing his signature brand of comedy and 9-person band known as “The Nasty Delicious” to the Maui Theater - November 1st and 2nd.

The Boys of St. Paul's Choir School possess an impressive pedigree – they have performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Leonard Bernstein, on the legendary stage of Carnegie Hall, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican for Pope Francis, and at countless Boston Red Sox and Celtics games.

The Boys of St. Paul's Choir School possess an impressive pedigree – they have performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Leonard Bernstein, on the legendary stage of Carnegie Hall, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican for Pope Francis, and at countless Boston Red Sox and Celtics games.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, in cooperation with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, presents The Black Movie Soundtrack at the Hollywood Bowl on Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at 8 PM. Just announced special guests include soul singer Bilal; Prince cover-band Princess, featuring SNL alum Maya Rudolph and singer-songwriter Gretchen Lieberum; and hip-hop group Public Enemy. The special evening will be hosted by actor and comedian Craig Robinson.

The Edge Theater presents 'The Graduate' June 6 - 29 at 1560 Teller Street in Lakewood. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 6 p.m; Thursdays, June 12, 19 and 26 @ 8 p.m. Tickets are $24 and available online at www.theedgetheater.com or by calling 303-232-0363. Group rates are available.

Starring the Emmy Award nominee and beloved "Saturday Night Live" veteran, "The Maya Rudolph Show" premiered Monday, May 19 (10 p.m. ET/PT) on NBC.

Maya told Ellen about her new show, and her wonderful co-star Sean Hayes, who was listening from the rafters.

Coming off a season in which the network catapulted to No. 1 in the 18-49 demo and saw double-digit improvement in many prominent timeslots, NBC has announced a line-up of popular returning series, inventive new comedies, compelling new dramas and season seven of the Emmy Award-winning musical competition series 'The Voice.'

SNL alum Maya Rudolph revitalizes the classic variety show format with THE MAYA RUDOLPH SHOW, premiering May 19 at 10/9c on NBC.

NBC and Don Mischer Productions announced today the presenters for the "American Comedy Awards," airing Thursday, May 8 (9-11 p.m. ET/PT) on NBC.

The special will feature guest stars Andy Samberg ("Brooklyn Nine-Nine"), Kristen Bell ("Veronica Mars"), Fred Armisen ("Portlandia," "Late Night with Seth Meyers"), Chris Parnell ("Archer"), Craig Robinson ("Mr. Robinson") and Sean Hayes.

L.A. Theatre Works presents The Graduate tonight, February 22 at 8 pm.