Mr. Wright News

Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, launched today its second annual 'Sound Off For Autism Speaks.'

Mistakes Were Made is more or less a one-man show. Felix, played by Michael Mendelson, becomes increasingly frantic, bouncing from call to call, screaming obscenities one second and sweet-talking the people who can help him the next.

CBS News' 48 HOURS: 'The Hunt for Mr. Wright' (R) was Saturday's #1 program in both households and viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for June 29, 2013.

For the first in New York time since its Tony Award-winning Broadway production in 2003, I Am My Own Wife by Doug Wright will be performed at The Studio Theatre on Theatre Row for four performances from May 23-26, 2013. Jen Forcino directs Scott Voloshin in a solo performance, portraying 30 distinct characters in this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama. The Studio Theatre on Theatre Row is located at 410 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.

Kristen and Stephen Stills are hosting the Light Up The Blues Concert-An Evening of Music to Benefit Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization. The fundraiser, emceed by Jack Black , is set for Club Nokia in Los Angeles tonight, April 13 at 7:30 PM.

Kristen and Stephen Stills are hosting the Light Up The Blues Concert—An Evening of Music to Benefit Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization.

Tsukihoshi announced its support of Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, in its commitment to fund research that will help uncover the causes of, develop effective treatments for and ultimately find a cure for autism. With a strong history dating back to 1873, Tsukihoshi is the leading manufacturer and distributor of children's footwear in Japan. The brand joins Autism Speaks as a proud sponsor in the U.S. featuring its new Child 21 (KAZ) style during the 2013 calendar year.

On Saturday, December 22nd, during its annual Season of Giving charitable campaign, AEG is dedicating its holiday efforts to Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization. Founded in 2005, Autism Speaks is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.

ANNA KARENINA is acclaimed director Joe Wright's bold, theatrical new vision of the epic story of love, stirringly adapted from Leo Tolstoy's great novel by Academy Award winner Tom Stoppard (Shakespeare in Love). The timeless story explores the capacity for love that surges through the human heart, while illuminating the lavish society that was imperial Russia in 1874. Let's see what the critics had to say:

Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, announced today the launch of "Sound Off For Autism Speaks". This exciting fundraising effort will give fans the opportunity to order a limited number of custom-recorded messages from Ed Asner, Will Ferrell, Morgan Freeman, Carrie Fisher, Tom Hanks, Derek Jeter, Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, Patrick Stewart and Betty White in return for a $299 donation. All proceeds will support autism research and advocacy efforts.

On Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 7:30pm, The Ware Center presents Cellist Jerome Wright and pianist Glen Sales in benefit concert. They will be performing works by Bach, Chopin, and Rachmaninoff.

Falling premieres tonight, Monday, October 15th at 7 p.m. The new play by Deanna Jent, began previews for an open-ended run on Thursday, September 27th at the Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane, one block south of West 3rd Street, just off Sixth Avenue). BroadwayWorld brings you video highlights from the production below!

Falling premieres tonight, Monday, October 15th at 7. Terry Schnuck, James & Catherine Berges, Crystal Beuerlein, and Michael & Noemi Neidorff, producers of the new Off-Broadway play, recently announced that they will donate $5 for each full-price ticket purchased for performances in October to Autism Speaks. Falling, the new play by Deanna Jent, began previews for an open-ended run Thursday September 27th at the Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane, one block south of West 3rd Street, just off Sixth Avenue).

Craig Wright's Grace, starring Paul Rudd and Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon, with Kate Arrington and seven-time Emmy Award-winner Ed Asner, opens tonight, October 4, 2012 at Broadway's Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). Let's see what the critics had to say...

Theatre Puget Sound (TPS) has announced R. Hamilton Wright as the 2012 recipient of the Gregory A. Falls Sustained Achievement Award. The committee of prior recipients has selected Mr. Wright, choosing to honor his dedication to the Seattle theatre community. This award along with 14 others will be presented at the 4th Annual Gregory Awards being held at A Contemporary Theatre (ACT) on Monday, October 29, 2012 at 7:30pm.

Working Title Films and Big Talk Productions have commenced filming on THE WORLD'S END, the third installment of Edgar Wright's trilogy of comedies, following the successes Shaun of the Dead (2004) and Hot Fuzz (2007).

Terry Schnuck, James & Catherine Berges, Crystal Beuerlein, and Michael & Noemi Neidorff, producers of the new Off-Broadway play Falling, have announced that they will donate $5 for each full-price ticket purchased for performances in October to Autism Speaks.

Producers Broadway Across America (John Gore, Thomas B. McGrath, Beth Williams), Rich Entertainment Group (Bob and Mindy Rich), Barbara Whitman, Latitude Link, Dede Harris, Sharon Karmazin, and Howard and Janet Kagan just announced that the La Jolla Playhouse production of the new American musical HANDS ON A HARDBODY will bow on Broadway in the 2012-2013 season.