Rainn Wilson News

Angela Lansbury and Dana Ivey will head an all-star cast in the staged reading of the beloved British comedy, Lettice and Lovage, a benefit for The Acting Company, to be held one night only, Monday, June 13, at 7 PM, at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, it was announced this afternoon.

The Acting Company will continue its 2016 John McDonald Salon Series with a reading of Oscar Wilde's beloved comedy An Ideal Husband on Monday, April 18th at 7 PM at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater at the West Side YMCA, 10 W. 64th Street, New York, NY. Single tickets are $35 and include a post-show reception with the cast. The performance is sold out. For waitlist information, call (212) 258-3111 or visit www.theactingcompany.org. 

Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world - crossing genres of classical, jazz, and old-fashioned pop - Thomas Lauderdale founded Pink Martini in 1994 to provide more beautiful and inclusive musical soundtracks for political fundraisers for causes such as civil rights, affordable housing, the environment, libraries, public broadcasting, education, and parks. More than 20 years later, Pink Martini still tours the world, singing in 22 languages at opera houses, concert halls, film festivals, museums, and fashion shows. This performance of the biggest little orchestra around will feature lead singer China Forbes.

The Acting Company continues its 2016 John McDonald Salon Series with a reading of Noel Coward's charming comedy PRESENT LAUGHTER tonight, February 22nd at 7 PM at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater at the West Side YMCA, 10 W. 64th Street, New York, NY. The reading, set to star Tony winners Kevin Kline and Nina Arianda, is sold out.

Syfy today announced that independent filmmaker Craig William Macneill (“The Boy,” “Henley”) will direct all six episodes of the new limited anthology series CHANNEL ZERO: Candle Cove, which will premiere in October 2016. Universal Cable Productions will be the studio.

Just announced, The Acting Company will continue its 2016 John McDonald Salon Series with a reading of Noel Coward's charming comedy PRESENT LAUGHTER on Monday, February 22nd at 7 PM at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater at the West Side YMCA, 10 W. 64th Street, New York, NY. The reading, set to star Tony winners Kevin Kline and Nina Arianda, is already sold out!

Sony Pictures Animation today announced the addition of three new cast for the lineup of talent in the next Smurf adventure SMURF'S: THE LOST VILLAGE, hitting theaters March 31, 2017.

The Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the oldest theatrical organization in the United States, announces Golden Globe-nominated and Emmy-winning actor, director and producer Joseph Gordon-Levitt as the recipient of its 2016 Man of the Year Award

The Acting Company (Ian Belknap, Artistic Director; Elisa Spencer-Kaplan, Executive Director) will launch its 2016 John McDonald Salon Series with a reading of Harley Granville-Barker's controversial British drama Waste on Monday, January 25th at 7 PM at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater at the West Side YMCA, 10 W. 64th Street, New York, NY. Single tickets are $35 and include a post-show reception with the cast. Series subscriptions are also available. Purchase at www.theactingcompany.org or call (212) 258-3111.

Geffen Playhouse announces a premiere theatrical event for Los Angeles - ten years in the making. Will Eno's lauded play was a finalist for the 2005 Pulitzer Prize in Drama and has been translated into more than fifteen languages, with more than 100 productions mounted worldwide.

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, James learned Rainn Wilson is a sucker for a particular Nicolas Cage Christmas movie while Anthony Mackie has loose criteria for what he defines as a holiday film.

NBC wins Tuesday among the Big 4 in adults 18-49 and all other key demos, led by the #1 show of the night in 18-49, “The Voice,” and “Chicago Fire,” which equaled its highest rating in the past year.

On last night's LATE NIGHT, guest Rainn Wilson explained how he became 'The Bassoon King'. Later, the actor talks about his new book and shares that he was once rejected for a job at Mrs. Fields.

The actor stopped by TODAY's Kathie Lee and Hoda to reveal his roots as a high school nerd and drama geek.

Rainn Wilson's new book 'The Bassoon King' is available in stores on November 10, but his sweet bassoon jams were available for all hear on last night's LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT.

The Acting Company (Margot Harley, Co-Founder and Producer), America's best known touring repertory theater, will honor Emmy Award-winner Tom Fontana, educator and student mentor Paul Fontana, and Acting Company Co-founder and Producer Margot Harley at a Gala Benefit evening on Monday, November 9th atCapitale (130 Bowery - between Broome & Grand Sts). Both of the gentlemen will each be presented with the Warburg Humanitarian Award for their outstanding philanthropic endeavors on behalf of children, education and the arts, while Ms. Harley will be saluted for her 43 years of leadership and achievement as she steps down as Producer of The Acting Company.  

Tim Dang, Producing Artistic Director of East West Players in Los Angeles, CA, is the 2015 recipient of the Zelda Fichandler Award, an award to recognize an outstanding director or choreographer who is transforming the regional arts landscape through imaginative, brave work in theatre.  The $5,000 award, given by Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, heralds both accomplishment to date and promise for the future, and lauds deep commitment to a community.

From the twisted minds of Leigh Whannell (co-creator of Saw and Insidious) and Ian Brennan (co-creator of 'Glee'), COOTIES is a horror comedy with unexpected laughs and unapologetic thrills.

It's Not Just a Movie…It's a Movie at the Warner! Tonight, August 15 at 7 pm, the Warner Theatre will show Chiller Films' THE BOY on our 50' screen. THE BOY is a chilling, intimate portrait of a 9-year-old sociopath's growing fascination with death.

It's Not Just a Movie…It's a Movie at the Warner! On Saturday, August 15 at 7 pm, the Warner Theatre will show Chiller Films' THE BOY on our 50' screen. THE BOY is a chilling, intimate portrait of a 9-year-old sociopath's growing fascination with death.