Richard Alfieri News

According to Deadline.com, Jacki Weaver is joining Gena Rowlands and Cheyenne Jackson in 6 Dance Lesons In 6 Weeks, based on Richard Alfieri's Broadway play. Weaver will play Irene, one of Michael's dance students.

The Village Voice's Michael Musto reports that Ann-Margret, Rita Moreno and Julian Sands have joined the cast of the upcoming film SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS. The actors will join previously announced cast members Cheyenne Jackson and Gena Rowlands.

According to Deadline.com, Cheyenne Jackson will replace Sean Hayes as 'Michael Minetti' in 6 Dance Lessons In 6 Weeks, directed by Allan Seidelman with a screenplay based on Richard Alfieri's Broadway play.

After yesterday's news that his pilot had been picked up by NBC, Deadline reports that Sean Hayes has signed a deal to star in the upcoming adaptation of 6 DANCE LESSONS IN 6 WEEKS. Based upon Richard Alfieri's Broadway play, Hayes will appear alongside Gena Rowlands.

As we come to end of July, I hope you have made your plans to attend at least a couple of the shows playing at some of the live performance and theatre venues that are easily found up and down the friendly California Central Coast!

Hudson Village Theatre (HVT), celebrating its 20th anniversary this summer, is once again under the Artistic Directorship of its founder, Heather Markgraf and has announced the following upcoming events.

Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks is a comedy about Lily Harrison (Phyllis Spear), who hires Michael Minetti (Larry Buzzeo) for private lessons in Tango, Swing, Modern, Foxtrot and Cha-Cha. Over the course of six weeks, this odd couple transforms their acrimony into a dance of intimacy as they learn to overcome their differences and create a poignant connection to each other.

Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks is a comedy about Lily Harrison (Phyllis Spear), who hires Michael Minetti (Larry Buzzeo) for private lessons in Tango, Swing, Modern, Foxtrot and Cha-Cha. Over the course of six weeks, this odd couple transforms their acrimony into a dance of intimacy as they learn to overcome their differences and create a poignant connection to each other.

According to published reports, 'The Perfect Host,' starring stage and screen star David Hyde Pierce, is set for a theatrical release on July 1, 2011. The film, which premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival, also stars Clayne Crawford, Nathaniel Parker, Helen Reddy, Megahn Perry and Joseph Will.

The Vagabond Players begins 2011 with a true 'Dancing with the Stars' experience. The Vagabond Theatre, located in historic Fells Point, is delighted to present the Baltimore premier of Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks, written by Richard Alfieri and directed by Roy Hammond. The production closes February 6.

According to a report by Variety, a handful of producers are currently working on both musical and screen adaptations of Howard Richardson's 1945 play, DARK OF THE MOON. The production team is aiming for a Broadway run in 2012.

The Vagabond Players presents the Baltimore premier of Richard Alfieri's comedy with dance and music about the friendship that develops between a feisty widow and an acerbic dance instructor as they swing, foxtrot, tango and more.

The Vagabond Players presents the Baltimore premier of Richard Alfieri's comedy with dance and music about the friendship that develops between a feisty widow and an acerbic dance instructor as they swing, foxtrot, tango and more.

The Vagabond Players presents the Baltimore premier of Richard Alfieri's comedy with dance and music about the friendship that develops between a feisty widow and an acerbic dance instructor as they swing, foxtrot, tango and more.

The Vagabond Players begins 2011 with a true "Dancing with the Stars" experience.

The Vagabond Players begins 2011 with a true "Dancing with the Stars" experience.

The Vagabond Players begins 2011 with a true "Dancing with the Stars" experience.

The Vagabond Players begins 2011 with a true "Dancing with the Stars" experience.