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ANNIE HALL, KRAMER V KRAMER Among Reel 13's July Lineup

The Reel 13 summer schedule opens on July 4 with Robert Benton's drama Kramer vs. Kramer about a just-divorced career man who must learn to take care of his son on his own and then must fight in court to keep custody of him.

Lily Tomlin Coming to Capitol Center for the Arts, Today

Don't miss an unforgettable evening of fun and sidesplitting laughter at the Capitol Center for the Arts with Grammy, Tony and Emmy Award-winner Lily Tomlin today April 24, at 8pm. You don't want to miss this warm and uniquely affecting experience filled with comical insights and wildly, witty observations about the human condition.

Connecticut Cabaret Theatre Stages IT'S A BIRD... IT'S A PLANE... IT'S SUPERMAN, Now thru 5/30

The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre presents It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman, a musical comedy based on the comic strip Superman. The show features book by David Newman and Robert Benton, lyrics by Lee Adams, and music by Charles Strouse. Produced and directed by Kris McMurray with musical director Sean Lewis, the production runs tonight, April 17th thru May 30th, 2015.

Mary-Louise Parker & Bruce Willis to Co-Host TONY Nominations Announcement Live

Mary-Louise Parker, a Tony Award winner and three time Tony nominee, will be joined by Emmy and Golden Globe winner Bruce Willis to announce the nominations for the American Theatre Wing's TONY AWARDS in a live webcast, beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, April 28 at TonyAwards.com.

Connecticut Cabaret Theatre to Stage IT'S A BIRD... IT'S A PLANE... IT'S SUPERMAN, 4/17-5/30

The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre presents It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman, a musical comedy based on the comic strip Superman. The show features book by David Newman and Robert Benton, lyrics by Lee Adams, and music by Charles Strouse. Produced and directed by Kris McMurray with musical director Sean Lewis, the production runs April 17th thru May 30th, 2015.

Lily Tomlin Coming to Capitol Center for the Arts, 4/24

Don't miss an unforgettable evening of fun and sidesplitting laughter at the Capitol Center for the Arts with Grammy, Tony and Emmy Award-winner Lily Tomlin on Friday April 24, at 8pm. You don't want to miss this warm and uniquely affecting experience filled with comical insights and wildly, witty observations about the human condition.

WGAW to Honor Harold Ramis with 2015 Screen Laurel Award

The Writers Guild of America, West will honor late screenwriter-director-actor-producer Harold Ramis with its Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement at the Writers Guild Awards ceremony on Saturday, February 14. Erica Mann Ramis and family will accept the award on his behalf.

SUPERMAN WEST END TRANSFER Cast Announced

Premiering on Broadway in 1966, IT'S A BIRD… IT'S A PLANE… IT'S SUPERMAN was first presented in the UK by All Star Productions in March 2014 at Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre in Walthamstow. Casting has just been announced for the upcoming West End transfer of SUPERMAN, and will include Craig Berry (SUPERMAN), Michelle LaFortune (LOIS), Paul Harwood (MAX), Sarah Kennedy (SYDNEY), Matthew Ibbotson (SEDGWICK), Charlie Vose (JIM), Andrew Truluck (PERRY), Jonathan Chan (FATHER LING), Thomas Widdop (FAN PO LING), Christina Harris (TAI LING), William M Lee (DING LING), Jade Nelson (MING FOO LING), Vicky Longley (ENSEMBLE), Charlotte Debattista (ENSEMBLE) and Shiv Rabheru (ENSEMBLE).

GO SEE by Norman Mailer's Widow Makes World Premiere at King's Head Theatre Tonight

This month, Islington's King's Head Theatre is to stage the world premiere of Norris Church Mailer's stage play Go See, a gripping exploration of personal, cultural and sexual identity in a big city. Directed by Sondra Lee and designed by Klara Zieglerova with lighting design by Mike Robertson, the show runs tonight, November 12 to 29, 2014. Press night is slated for November 14 at 7.15 p.m.

GO SEE by Norman Mailer's Widow, to Make World Premiere at King's Head Theatre, Nov 12-29

This November Islington's King's Head Theatre is to stage the world premiere of Norris Church Mailer's stage play Go See, a gripping exploration of personal, cultural and sexual identity in a big city. Directed by Sondra Lee and designed by Klara Zieglerova with lighting design by Mike Robertson, the show runs November 12 to 29, 2014. Press night is slated for November 14 at 7.15 p.m.

Morgan Freeman Joins Cast of TED 2

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Morgan Freeman has signed on for Seth MacFarlane's sequel to 2011's TED, joining Mark Wahlberg and Amanda Seyfried.

Tamara Tunie and Hamish Linklater Co-Host 2014 Obie Awards Tonight; Harvey Fierstein and More to Present!

The Village Voice, the nation's largest alternative weekly newspaper, will hold the 59th Annual Obie Awards tonight, Monday, May 19, 2014, at Webster Hall in the East Village, 125 East 11th Street. The Obies will be co-hosted by the distinguished actress Tamara Tunie, whose many memorable stage performances include the lead in the Public Theater's Troilus and Cressida, while her film and television credits include Devil's Advocate, FLIGHT, City Hall, Snake Eyes, Eve's Bayou, The Caveman's Valentine, The Red Road, 'Law and Order: SVU', '24', 'Sex and The City', 'NYPD Blue'.

Danny Glover & Debbi Morgan to Host NFT 44th Anniversary Gala, 3/16

Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre's 44th anniversary will culminate with a special Gala at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center (199 Chambers Street) on Sunday evening March 16th. This special event saluting NFT, for over 40 years a seminal force in Black Theater, will be hosted by Danny Glover and Debbi Morgan. Honorary Chairmen are Harry Belafonte and Hon. Mayor David N. Dinkins. The celebration will kick off at 4pm, and feature performances from Daniel Beaty, Impact Repertory Theater (Academy Award Nominee, 'Raise It Up' from the film August Rush), Chuck Jackson, and Valerie Simpson.

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