Deadline.com reports that Dan Fogler has joined the cast of the ABC pilot Man Up, written by Chris Moynihan. In Man Up, in which a group of male friends come to terms with being a man in the modern age. Deadline writes tha the story specifically revlves around: 'Happily married father of two Will (Mather Zickel), his brother-in-law Kenny (Fogler) and the lovelorn Craig (Chris Moynihan).
The Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) announces their Tenth Anniversary Season Gala honoring Hal Rosenbluth (Kaufman Astoria Studios) and Council Member Peter Vallone Jr. The Gala will feature a special performance entitled BEAUTIFUL MUSIC: 10 YEARS OF APAC, music directed by APAC Alum Jeffrey Campos and directed by APAC Artistic Director Tom Wojtunik.
On the eve of the artist's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on March 14, Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings are proud to announce the release of Neil Diamond The Bang Years 1966 - 1968, 23 core cuts establishing the artist's electrifying transition from struggling Tin Pan Alley songwriter to full-on American rock star lovingly restored to full-impact original mono for this definitive edition.
The Public Theater began previews Tuesday, February 1 for the world premiere production of Rinne Groff's COMPULSION, directed by Oskar Eustis. The cast features Hannah Cabell, Matte Osian, and Mandy Patinkin, with puppet design and puppetry supervision by Matt Acheson. COMPULSION runs through Sunday, March 13 at The Public Theater (425 Lafayette Street). The show officially opened last night, February 17. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below!
Whatsonstage.com reports today that Trudie Styler will take the stage with Ian Redford and Russell Barr in Out of Joint's A Dish Of Tea with Dr. Johnson at Customs House in South Shields on Tyneside, March 4th and 5th. Styler will play society hostess Mrs. Thrale, the 'unrequited' love of writer Samuel Jognson (played by Russell). Out of Joint's artistic director Max Stafford-Clark directs.
Last night, February 14, Naked Angels celebrated its 25th anniversary as one of the most innovative theatre companies in New York with a spectacular Gala, including cocktails, an elegant dinner and skits written and performed by Naked Angels company members. Company Members Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick served as Honorary Co-Chairs for the evening, with entertainment directed by Tony Award-winning Company Member Joe Mantello.
2nd Story Theatre will host a casual conversation with Obie Award-winning playwright Gina Gionfriddo and Artistic Director Ed Shea on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 12:00 PM at 2nd Story, 28 Market Street, Warren, RI. The pair will talk about Becky Shaw, Ms. Gionfriddo's highly acclaimed play set in Providence, RI.
Academy Award(R) winner Tommy Lee Jones ('No Country for Old Men,' 'The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada') and Academy Award(R) nominee Samuel L. Jackson (the 'Iron Man' series, 'Pulp Fiction') star in HBO Films' THE SUNSET LIMITED, debuting SATURDAY, FEB. 12 (9:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.
New York native and stage and screen star, Brooke Shields, made her solo cabaret debut on Tuesday, February 1 at Feinstein's at Loews Regency. Under the direction of Mark Waldrop, Ms. Shields presents In My Life, an intimate look into the life of the actress, from her early days as the 'Ivory Soap baby' to now. She shares stories from her incredible journey in show business in an evening that features some of her favorite pop songs, those from previous Broadway appearances, and selections from the upcoming Broadway musicals, Leap of Faith and Ever After. Special guests Tommy Tune, Alan Menken and Raul Esparza took in the show last night. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below.
Having appeared on Broadway in FOOTLOOSE, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF co-starring James Earl Jones and Phylicia Rashad, and snagging a Tony Award for her work on Jeanine Tesori and Tony Kushner's CAROLINE, OR CHANGE, Anika Noni Rose cites the stage as her first love.
Actors Zach Grenier, Samantha Mathis, Don Amendolia, Susan Kellermann, Greg Keller, Grant James Varjas, Scott Barrow and Caitlin O'Connell will join the previously announced Jane Fonda in the Tectonic Theater Project production of '33 Variations,' opening February 9, 2011, at the CTG/Ahmanson Theatre. Previews begin January 30 for the compelling new play, written and directed by Moisés Kaufman, and performances continue through March 6.
Below, BroadwayWorld brings you the series finale of Billy Green, appropriately entitled, 'The Conclusion.' Viewer discretion is advised.
Broadway cast members will perform at a benefit for the children of PS 166 - The Richard Rodgers School - on Monday, February 7th, at 7pm in the school's auditorium.
On Feb. 7, 2011, composer-lyricist Ryan Scott Oliver will release his first published songbook of 20 songs from his musicals Darling, 35mm, and more.
According to Bad Ass Digest, Oscar winner Alan Menken is working on music for the 'Captain America' film. He won't be writing the score, but a song or a few songs.
Casa Mañana's production of the Tony Award-winning musical EVITA will feature Lauren Kennedy as 'Evita,' Kevin Gray as 'Che' and is set to be directed and choreographed by Richard Stafford.
2nd Story Theatre will host a casual conversation with Obie Award-winning playwright Gina Gionfriddo and Artistic Director Ed Shea on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 12:00 PM at 2nd Story, 28 Market Street, Warren, RI. The pair will talk about Becky Shaw, Ms. Gionfriddo's highly acclaimed play set in Providence, RI.
Beloved Emmy Award-winning television host Regis Philbin ('LIVE! with Regis and Kelly,' 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire') will receive the Legend Award at The Ninth Annual 'TV Land Awards' in New York City, it was announced today by Larry W. Jones, president, TV Land.
Last week, as part of a new work convening at Arena Stage, I was able to finally spark a conversation that I have been wanting to have for over a year now.Rocco Landesman, the Broadway producer responsible for a multitude of hits and current chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, published an post in his blog today which discussed the changing role of the NEA in the future, how to balance supply and demand in the arts, and more.
According to the New Haven Courant, two-time Tony Award-nominee Terrence Mann will star as Professor Henry Higgins in the musical 'My Fair Lady' at the Nutmeg Summer Series at the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre on the UConn campus in Storrs.
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