Oliver Stone News

I recently had the opportunity to lead the original Tony-winning star of MISS SAIGON - as well as the voice of the animated heroines of Disney classics ALADDIN and MULAN - in a look back at her astounding career, covering everything from MISS SAIGON to her new forthcoming original musical ALLEGIANCE co-starring George Takei: Ms. Lea Salonga. In speaking with the iconic boundary-breaking Broadway leading lady, we also touched upon all things LES MIZ - everything from LES MISERABLES onstage, the 10th Anniversary Dream Cast to, now: the 25th Anniversary 02 Concert Experience! Don't miss Lea alongside stage veterans Norm Lewis, Ramin Karimloo and pop superstar Nick Jonas in the truly spectacular concert presentation of the world's most beloved musical as it is released in movie theaters for one night only on November 17th in anticipation of its worldwide release on DVD and Blu-Ray early next year! Plus, in this exclusive conversation, Lea shares her thoughts on GLEE and her wish to duet with new GLEE cast member Charice, plus memories of the concert event of the past century, HEY! MR. PRODUCER, and much, much more!

Producers Scott Morfee, Jean Doumanian and Tom Wirtshafter, who presented the critically acclaimed landmark production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town, will next present the New York premiere of the new comedy, Mistakes Were Made, by Craig Wright with direction by Dexter Bullard. The two-character play features Academy Award-nominee Michael Shannon as producer Felix Artifex and Mierka Girten as his assistant Esther, and reunites the creative team of the Off-Broadway smash hit Bug (Bullard, Shannon and Barrow Street). The 16- week limited engagement will begin performances Friday, November 5, 2010 at the Barrow Street Theatre. Opening night is set for Sunday evening, November 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full company of the new Broadway production of Oscar Wilde's comedy The Importance of Being Earnest, directed by and starring Brian Bedford as 'Lady Bracknell,' at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd St.).

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces the following concerts going on sale this week.

Today we are talking to one of the biggest stars on Broadway and the recipient of a Best Actress Tony Award for her unforgettable performance in the original Broadway cast of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's PASSION, the star of numerous Broadway musicals and ENCORES! productions such as WONDERFUL TOWN, FOLLIES, and, most recently, ANYONE CAN WHISTLE - and also the voice of the newest villain in a Disney animated feature film, as we saw earlier today in the special still image from TANGLED - the urbane, elegant and endlessly talented stage and screen star Donna Murphy! The BWW World Premiere Exclusive reveal of Ms. Murphy's character Mother Gothel was not the only treat in store for this exciting day in Disney - and BroadwayWorld - history!

Variety reports that theater vets Frank Langella, Isabella Rossellini, and Holly Hunter will play key roles in three international film festivals this year and next. Langella, a three-time Tony Award Winner will lead the Zurich Film Fest, which runs from September 23 - October 3, 2010; Holly Hunter will be a jury member on the Stockholm International Film Fest. panel from November 11 - November 21; while Isabella Rossellini will serve as the head of the Berlin International Film Fest. in 2011.

M.I.T. Productions presents Michelle Krusiec's Made In Taiwan at the 14th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC. Written and performed by Krusiec (Saving Face, ABC FAMILY's 'The Secret Life of The American Teenager') and directed by Andy Belser (Artistic Director of the Juniata Theatre in PA, and The Gravity Project), Made In Taiwan will play five performances, August 14th - 24th, at The New School for Drama Theater (151 Bank Street). For tickets and information visit www.FringeNYC.org.

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces the following concerts going on sale this week.

Back in May, the New York Post reported that pop-star Justin Timberlake had been expressing interest in starring in a film version of the Tony-winning musical, MEMPHIS. Now, with Zac Efron having just made his second visit to the musical, they're speculating that he's interested in the part as well.

A recent article from Variety talks about the recent box office increase at MEMPHIS, despite star Montego Glover's vacation. Did Michelle Obama's visit coupled with the Tony Award turn around the destiny MEMPHIS?

M.I.T. Productions presents Michelle Krusiec's Made In Taiwan at the 14th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC. Written and performed by Krusiec (Saving Face, ABC FAMILY's 'The Secret Life of The American Teenager') and directed by Andy Belser (Artistic Director of the Juniata Theatre in PA, and The Gravity Project), Made In Taiwan will play five performances, August 14th - 24th, at The New School for Drama Theater (151 Bank Street). For tickets and information visit www.FringeNYC.org.

M.I.T. Productions presents Michelle Krusiec's Made In Taiwan at the 14th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC. Written and performed by Krusiec (Saving Face, ABC FAMILY's 'The Secret Life of The American Teenager') and directed by Andy Belser (Artistic Director of the Juniata Theatre in PA, and The Gravity Project), Made In Taiwan will play five performances, August 14th - 24th, at The New School for Drama Theater (151 Bank Street). For tickets and information visit www.FringeNYC.org.

M.I.T. Productions presents Michelle Krusiec's Made In Taiwan at the 14th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC. Written and performed by Krusiec (Saving Face, ABC FAMILY's 'The Secret Life of The American Teenager') and directed by Andy Belser (Artistic Director of the Juniata Theatre in PA, and The Gravity Project), Made In Taiwan will play five performances, August 14th - 24th, at The New School for Drama Theater (151 Bank Street). For tickets and information visit www.FringeNYC.org.

M.I.T. Productions presents Michelle Krusiec's Made In Taiwan at the 14th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC. Written and performed by Krusiec (Saving Face, ABC FAMILY's 'The Secret Life of The American Teenager') and directed by Andy Belser (Artistic Director of the Juniata Theatre in PA, and The Gravity Project), Made In Taiwan will play five performances, August 14th - 24th, at The New School for Drama Theater (151 Bank Street). For tickets and information visit www.FringeNYC.org.

M.I.T. Productions presents Michelle Krusiec's Made In Taiwan at the 14th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC. Written and performed by Krusiec (Saving Face, ABC FAMILY's 'The Secret Life of The American Teenager') and directed by Andy Belser (Artistic Director of the Juniata Theatre in PA, and The Gravity Project), Made In Taiwan will play five performances, August 14th - 24th, at The New School for Drama Theater (151 Bank Street). For tickets and information visit www.FringeNYC.org.

M.I.T. Productions presents Michelle Krusiec's Made In Taiwan at the 14th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC. Written and performed by Krusiec (Saving Face, ABC FAMILY's 'The Secret Life of The American Teenager') and directed by Andy Belser (Artistic Director of the Juniata Theatre in PA, and The Gravity Project), Made In Taiwan will play five performances, August 14th - 24th, at The New School for Drama Theater (151 Bank Street). For tickets and information visit www.FringeNYC.org.

M.I.T. Productions presents Michelle Krusiec's Made In Taiwan at the 14th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC. Written and performed by Krusiec (Saving Face, ABC FAMILY's 'The Secret Life of The American Teenager') and directed by Andy Belser (Artistic Director of the Juniata Theatre in PA, and The Gravity Project), Made In Taiwan will play five performances, August 14th - 24th, at The New School for Drama Theater (151 Bank Street). For tickets and information visit www.FringeNYC.org.

M.I.T. Productions presents Michelle Krusiec's Made In Taiwan at the 14th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC. Written and performed by Krusiec (Saving Face, ABC FAMILY's 'The Secret Life of The American Teenager') and directed by Andy Belser (Artistic Director of the Juniata Theatre in PA, and The Gravity Project), Made In Taiwan will play five performances, August 14th - 24th, at The New School for Drama Theater (151 Bank Street). For tickets and information visit www.FringeNYC.org.