Richard Levin News

Logo announced today that it has acquired the off-cable syndication rights to the groundbreaking dramatic series 'Nip/Tuck' in a four-year licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution. This deal marks the premiere for the series in syndication. The agreement includes all 100 episodes spanning the complete seven seasons of the Golden Globe(R) Award-winning and multiple Emmy(R) Award-nominated drama.

In July sixth's New York Times, Helen Hunt spoke with Patrick Healy about joining the Barrow Street Theatre production of OUR TOWN as its first female 'Stage Manager.'

Producers Scott Morfee, Jean Doumanian and Tom Wirtshafter announced today that Academy Award-winning actress Helen Hunt will join the cast of David Cromer's acclaimed production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town, for four weeks only (Tuesday, July 6th to Sunday, August 1st), at the Barrow Street Theatre, succeeding Michael McKean, who will give his final performance on Sunday evening, July 4. Ms. Hunt becomes the sixth actor to assume the iconic role in this record-breaking production.

Catawba Club Productions in association with the Group Rep presents a new family musical - PRISCILLA'S PERFECT DAY, book by Diana Martin, songs by Richard Levinson, directed by Jeremy Aldridge. Saturdays at11:00 am, June 12 through July 17. Pancake party and activities follow the performance.

The Cornelia Street Café (29 Cornelia St.) offers a variety of spoken word this weekend as well as the Composers Collaborative Inc.'s Serial Underground 2010. For more information, please call 212-989-9319 or visit www.corneliastreetcafe.com.

Catawba Club Productions in association with the Group Rep presents a new family musical - PRISCILLA'S PERFECT DAY, book by Diana Martin, songs by Richard Levinson, directed by Jeremy Aldridge. Saturdays at11:00 am, June 12 through July 17. Pancake party and activities follow the performance.

Jumpin' Jehovah! A giant lobster edging in on young Priscilla's blueberry pancake feast! Grab that lobster! Save those pancakes!! This plot sounds quite the yummy treat for kids and adults alike! It sure has my mouth watering! Husband and wife team Diana Martin (book) and Richard Levinson (songs), pianist for the recent hit Louis and Keely Live at the Sahara, are collaborating on Priscilla's Perfect Day to open Saturday June 12 at the GROUP rep in NoHo.

Liev Schreiber is this year's recipient of the Drama Desk Award for Best Actor in a Play.

ABC announces its summer schedule, with the return 'The Bachelorette' on Monday, May 24 (9:00-11:00 p.m.); 'True Beauty' on Monday, May 31 (10:02-11:00 p.m.); a special two-hour blind date-themed episode of 'Wipeout' on Tuesday, June 1 (8:00-10:00 p.m.), before the premiere on Tuesday, June 22 (8:00-10:00 p.m.); 'Dating in the Dark' on Monday, August 9 (10:00-11:00 p.m.), and 'Shaq VS' on Tuesday, August 10 (9:00-10:00 p.m.).

The 2010 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by American Express, the Founding Sponsor of the Festival, today announced its remaining out-of-competition feature film selections in the Encounters, Discovery, Cinemania and Spotlight sections. The Festival will take place from April 21 to May 2, 2010 in lower Manhattan, offering audiences film screenings, conversations and an array of free community events. As previously announced, the 2010 film selection encompasses feature films from 38 different countries, including 45 World Premieres, 7 International Premieres, 14 North American Premieres, 6 U.S. Premieres and 12 New York Premieres.

Tony® Award-winner Liev Schreiber and Golden Globe nominee Scarlett Johansson, in her Broadway debut, will star in Arthur Miller's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE directed by Gregory Mosher on Broadway at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). Performances begin Monday, December 28, 2009 and the official opening is Sunday, January 24, 2010. The limited engagement will run for 14 weeks only.

On the heels of tonight's show, which marks Louis & Keely: Live at the Sahara's 200th performance in the Audrey Skirball Theater at the Geffen Playhouse, the cast of the hit musical announces its sixth extension.

Jeff Goode and Richard Levinson, writers of the new country-western dance hall musical 'Savin' Up For Saturday Night' talk about their new show, set to run September 18 - October 24 at Sacred Fools Theater.

Similar to their namesake act that swept the strip in Vegas decades ago, Louis & Keely: Live at the Sahara is quickly becoming the hottest ticket in town. As such, the play, which was originally set to close on the last week of April, will now be extended for an additional four weeks.

Variety is reporting that Broadway veteran Carla Gugino will star with Liev Schreiber and Helen Hunt will star in the upcoming drama 'Every Day'. The film will be written and directed by Richard Levine.

Bette Midler, the winner of numerous Grammys, a Special Tony Award and the recipient of two Oscar nominations, held her annual Hulaween Gala on October 31st at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel