GLAAD Weights In on Newsweek's 'Striaght Jacket' Article
by Jessica Lewis
- May 12, 2010
On April 26, 2010, Newsweek printed an article entitled ‘Straight Jacket' in which openly gay contributor Ramin Setoodeh criticizes LGBT actors. GLEE Creator Ryan Murphy and actors including Kristin Chenoweth, Cheyenne Jackson and Michael Urie have spoken out against the article.
STAGE TUBE: Preview of Next Week's GLEE with Neil Patrick Harris!
by Robert Diamond
- May 12, 2010
Here's a sneak look at next week's episode of GLEE, 'Dream On', which airs Tuesday night, May 18th! In an episode directed by Emmy Award winner Joss Whedon, Mr. Schuester's former high school nemesis (Neil Patrick Harris) causes trouble for the glee club. Rachel struggles with a life-long personal issue, and Artie's dreams take him on an adventure. Additional guest stars include Molly Shannon, Idina Menzel and Jonathan Groff.
GLEE-Cap: Laryngitis
by Mary Hanrahan
- May 12, 2010
Like the episodes preceding it in the second half of the season, this week's episode of GLEE has a theme: finding one's voice. ‘Laryngitis' revolves around Puck's attempts to regain popularity after a trip to the skin doctor forces him to part with his signature mohawk, which in turn leads to his being deposited in a dumpster by the school's geeks, Rachel Berry's tonsillitis, and Kurt's attempts to connect with his father. Ultimately, though, ‘Laryngitis' left me wishing the writers would come down with a case of the illness themselves (I realize the tie-in is forced, but so is most of the show's writing).
Ortiz, Hilty, Brown, Egan, Stitt & More Set For ANGELS 4 ANA Benefit 6/7
by Charlie Piane
- May 12, 2010
Many talented performers from the worlds of stage and screen are coming together to perform on Monday evening, June 7, in support of their friend and colleague Ana Adame, who has been fighting late-stage lymphoma since February of this year. The curtain will rise at 8pm at Boston Court Performing Arts Center in Pasadena, with doors opening at 7:00 for a silent auction. Angels 4 Ana is a visiting presentation at Boston Court Performing Arts Center.
Streep, Jay-Z et al. Donate Signatures to Benefit BC/EFA
by Jessica Lewis
- May 11, 2010
Meryl Streep, Hugh Jackman, Whoopi Goldberg, and Jay-Z join a host of legendary stars of stage and screen who have lent their signatures to Audemars Piguet (O-de-mar Pee-gay) timepieces to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Wayne Brady Looks to Head Back to Broadway
by Caroline Cole
- May 11, 2010
Wayne Brady, current host of the CBS game show, 'Let's Make a Deal', might soon be headed back to the stage. Fortunately for Brady, the long-running show continues to be a hit with viewers. The comic actor was last seen on Broadway in 2004, where he played Billy Flynn in CHICAGO. Additionally, Brady is slated to star in the Hollywood Bowl's production RENT (August 6-8), alongside Neil Patrick Harris ('How I Met Your Mother').
Kristin Chenoweth: Newsweek Article Was 'Horrendously Homophobic'
by Charlie Piane
- May 8, 2010
In a recent Newsweek article, author Ramin Setoodeh asks 'Heterosexual actors play gay all the time. Why doesn't it ever work in reverse?' Hayes' co-star, stage and screen favorite Kristin Chenoweth has authored a response to the Newsweek article, which she refers to as 'horrendously homophobic.'
Photo Flash: First Look at Neil Patrick Harris on GLEE
by Charlie Piane
- May 7, 2010
In an episode directed by Emmy Award winner Joss Whedon, Mr. Schuester's former high school nemesis (Neil Patrick Harris) causes trouble for the glee club. Rachel struggles with a life-long personal issue, and Artie's dreams take him on an adventure. Additional guest stars include Molly Shannon, Idina Menzel and Jonathan Groff.
Alec Baldwin Says He Will Host SNL Season Finale
by Jeff Dennhardt
- May 3, 2010
During an interview on the red carpet of the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Alec Baldwin, star of the hit television show '30 Rock' and 12-time SNL host, said he will host the season finale of Saturday Night Live on May 15th.
La Jolla Playhouse to Premiere LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE Musical, 2/15/11-3/17/11
by Jeff Dennhardt
- May 2, 2010
La Jolla Playhouse announced today an exciting new production for its 2010/11 subscription season: the world premiere musical Little Miss Sunshine. The Tony Award-winning creative team of composer/lyricist William Finn and writer/director James Lapine, who previously collaborated on the Tony Award-winning musicals Falsettos and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, will bring their latest project to the Playhouse. The production will run February 15 - March 27, 2011 in the Mandell Weiss Theatre.
Brady, Tveit, Astin And Thoms Join RENT At Hollywood Bowl
by Charlie Piane
- May 1, 2010
The Hollywood Bowl previously announced Vannesa Hudgens for the role of Mimi in its production of RENT, which will have three performances August 6, 7, and 8. Today the Bowl is announcing additional casting, led by Emmy winner and Grammy nominee Wayne Brady in the role of Tom Collins.
Leanne Jones To Star In TICK, TICK...BOOM! Revival, Opens May 20
by Mary Hanrahan
- Apr 29, 2010
Olivier-winner Leanne Jones will be starring in a new production of Jonathan Larson's tick, tick...BOOM! at the Union Theatre in Southwark starting May 19. Jones, who originated the role of Tracy Turnblad in the West End premiere of Hairspray, will play Susan.
SOUND OFF: Sondheim Palooza Part 6
by Robert Diamond
- Apr 29, 2010
Today, we are continuing where we left off last week in our complete overview of Stephen Sondheim's career in honor of his 80th birthday, as well as the opening of his new musical SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM, by taking a listen to all the Sondheim-related soundtracks available on CD and MP3...
Quotables From SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE's 'Weekend Update' 4/24 Edition
by Charlie Piane
- Apr 26, 2010
'WEEKEND UPDATE' ANCHOR SETH MEYERS - 'Greece, which is plagued by financial debt, appealed to its European partners and the IMF on Friday for a 60 billion dollar rescue package. Things are so bad that many have started referring to the country as Grease 2.'
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