Patty Duke News

Nationally-recognized Coterie Theatre opens its 37th season of live theatre for young audiences with THE MIRACLE WORKER, a contemporary restaging of the classic American drama.

Barbara Walsh and six other actors bring Helen Keller to life in an inventive production that uses her own words.

Desert Theatreworks has mounted a splendid production of William Gibson's THE MIRACLE WORKER, directed by Daniela Ryan. The cast turns in performances befitting a professional production.

Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC) has announced that its fourth season in their state-of-the-art theatre located at 1245 Jefferson Boulevard in Warwick, will open with the magnificently macabre musical comedy, The Addams Family.

The Nether runs now through March 15, 2015 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street), with opening night set for tonight, February 24th.

While it has only been open to the public since April of 2014, and fund-raising efforts to complete the conversion of its 72-seat Mainstage space continue, Catskill's Bridge Street Theatre has already proven itself to be a vital part of our region's cultural life. Housed in the old Curtron Factory Building at 44 West Bridge Street, just across Catskill Creek from Main Street, it has been presenting surprising new events almost every weekend - theater, magic acts, cabaret performances, classical, jazz, folk, bluegrass, and jug band concerts, art installations, a Haunted House, even a celebrity appearance by actress Patty Duke - and bringing new life (and foot traffic) to Catskill's West Bridge Street Corridor.

MCC Theater presents the New York premiere of Jennifer Haley's The Nether directed by Anne Kaufman. Ben Rosenfield, memorably of the final two seasons of 'Boardwalk Empire,' and rising talent Sophia Anne Caruso will take on the roles of Woodnut and Iris, respectively. As previously announced, The Nether will also star 'Nurse Jackie' Emmy Award winner Merritt Wever, New York theater veteran Peter Friedman and Tony Award winner Frank Wood.

When you can hear a pin drop in the audience as the actors on stage tear at your heart strings more powerfully than the most cleverly crafted dialogue, well you know you've got a winner.

The Colony Theatre has announced the plays for its 2015-2016 season. The multi-Ovation Award-winning theatre company will be bringing its subscribers and audiences five World, West Coast, or California premieres, including a World Premiere one-woman show starring Patty Duke as Mary Todd Lincoln, and a World Premiere musical based on stories by Damon Runyon, with the music of Frank Loesser.

MCC THEATER has announced complete casting for the New York premiere of Jennifer Haley's The Nether directed by Anne Kaufman. Ben Rosenfield, memorably of the final two seasons of "Boardwalk Empire," and rising talent Sophia Anne Caruso will take on the roles of Woodnut and Iris, respectively. As previously announced, The Nether will also star "Nurse Jackie" Emmy Award winner Merritt Wever, New York theater veteran Peter Friedman and Tony Award winner Frank Wood.

'Buyer & Cellar' starring Michael Urie had its official Los Angeles opening Sunday, July 13, 2014 in front of a sold-out crowd at the Center Theatre Group's Mark Taper Forum, and BWW TV Los Angeles Producer and Host Michael Sterling and Co-Producer/Videographer Jordan Santacana were on hand for the star-studded festivities. Click below to hear from the show's celebrity guests and get a sneak peek at Urie onstage!

Recently married, actors Timothy Busfield and Melisa Gilbert, now transplanted to Michigan, have had big careers so far, and huge plans upcoming.

The popular TV-film actor and star of 'Little House on the Prairie' talks coming to Central Pennsylvania to star in STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Totem Pole Playhouse.

The Hip Hop Hall of Fame Museum is moving forward in developing its master exhibit & attractions plan. It has tapped hip hop pioneers Shabba Doo of the 'Breakin' film series, Debbie Dee of the film 'Beatstreet', and supreme queen lyricist Roxanne Shante' of the iconic 'Juice Crew' with producer Marley Marl and DJ Radio host Mr. Magic who was a founding advisory board member of the Hip Hop Hall of Fame to consult and serve on the museum development team with planners, designers, architects, and real estate developers.

This Saturday, My Big Gay Italian Wedding will welcome another disco icon to officiate the wedding of 'Anthony' and 'Andrew.' Carol who has been performing for four decades in concert halls across the world, is super excited and nervous to be gracing the stage for the first time in her career. Her performance Saturday Night will be followed up with a live performance where she will be singing two of her biggest hits, 'Doctors Orders' and 'Midnight Love Affair.'

One of my very favorite Christmas stories of all time is A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote about his boyhood growing up with his eccentric cousin Sook Faulk. Geraldine Page played Sook in a 1966 telefilm, and it was later remade for television in the 80s with Patty Duke. It is the Page version that stays with me, having left a lasting impression of the woman, the era and its fierce impact on humanity. Now Duane Poole has fashioned a retelling of the story with music by Larry Grossman and lyrics by Carol Hall in a new musical version of A Christmas Memory making its Southern California premiere at Laguna Playhouse through December 29.

Most people know of Helen Keller, but not everyone knows how her inspiring story came to be. They are about to find out as South County High School Theatre presents their fall production of The Miracle Worker, tonight, November 21-23. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

This vividly written, moving and very funny tale will be presented by Open Stage of Harrisburg November 29 to December 29, 2013 and is the second play in Season 28 at the professional theatre located at 223 Walnut St, on the Street level of the Walnut Street Garage in Downtown Harrisburg. This production will be a Northeast Premier of A CHRISTMAS MEMORY, which was created by dramatist Duane Poole, composer Larry Grossman and lyricist Carol Hall (The Beast Little Whorehouse in Texas). Open Stage Executive Artistic Director Donald L. Alsedek directs the production.

Most people know of Helen Keller, but not everyone knows how her inspiring story came to be. They are about to find out as South County High School Theatre presents their fall production of The Miracle Worker, November 21-23. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

FilmRise has acquired North American rights to a slate of cult horror films including 'Splatter University' and 'Flesh Eating Mothers.'