Ron Rifkin News

The Ojai Playwrights Conference launches its 14th season with its annual Benefit Gala themed 'Substance of Desire' - a celebration of love, lust and laughter in the plays of Jon Robin Baitz. Scheduled for Saturday, March 26, 2011, the Benefit begins at 5:30 pm at Matilija Auditorium with a dramatic event created especially for this evening. The all- star cast includes David Burtka, Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met your Mother), Jane Kaczmarek (Malcolm in the Middle), Stacy Keach (Lights Out), Ron Rifkin (Brothers & Sisters), Steven Weber (Wings), Noah Wyle (ER) and others to be announced. Following the show, the festivities continue at St. Thomas Aquinas Hall with music, martinis, a gourmet dinner prepared by celebrity chef Michael Hollingsworth, the 2011 OPC Awards, and a live auction featuring fabulous trips and entertainment packages.

Our Time has announced that David Seidler, who recently won an Academy Award for writing this year's Best Picture, ‘The King's Speech', will be honored for his achievements, at their 9th Annual Gala, April 11th, 2011, in NYC. The event will take place at 7pm at Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.

Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) critically acclaimed Broadway production of Oscar Wilde's comedy The Importance of Being Earnest, directed by and starring Brian Bedford, will be filmed live with multiple high definition cameras during public performances on March 11 and 12, 2011 at the American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd St.).

The Ojai Playwrights Conference launches its 14th season with its annual Benefit Gala themed 'Substance of Desire' - a celebration of love, lust and laughter in the plays of Jon Robin Baitz. Scheduled for Saturday, March 26, 2011, the Benefit begins at 5:30 pm at Matilija Auditorium with a dramatic event created especially for this evening. The all- star cast includes David Burtka, Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met your Mother), Jane Kaczmarek (Malcolm in the Middle), Stacy Keach (Lights Out), Ron Rifkin (Brothers & Sisters), Steven Weber (Wings), Noah Wyle (ER) and others to be announced. Following the show, the festivities continue at St. Thomas Aquinas Hall with music, martinis, a gourmet dinner prepared by celebrity chef Michael Hollingsworth, the 2011 OPC Awards, and a live auction featuring fabulous trips and entertainment packages.

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.

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.

Naked Angels will celebrate its 25th Anniversary as one of the most innovative theatre companies in New York with a spectacular Gala at Roseland Ballroom (239 West 52nd Street). Naked Angels company members Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick are Honorary Co-Chairs for the event. Conceived as an imagined history of Naked Angels - and promising to be bigger than all of the company's previous parties put together - One Big Ball will be a frivolous and inauthentic romp through Naked Angels' 25 years, written and performed by Naked Angels members, with many friends and surprise guests. Naked Angels company member and Tony Award-winner Joe Mantello directs the evening.

'Faking It' - Kitty continues her stay in Ojai, trying to reinvent herself, when she meets a handsomely rugged handyman, Jack. As Kitty fakes her persona to seem like a local, she winds up in a situation that proves that honesty usually is the best policy. Meanwhile, the rest of the Walkers are in on a little surprise birthday celebration for Sarah; what they all don't know is that Sarah has been lying to Luc about her age to appear younger... It's hard to keep up with the truth, on 'Brothers & Sisters,' SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 10/10/10)

'Safe at Home' - The Walkers are excited when Tommy comes down for a visit, but his new girlfriend's enthusiasm for Walker family history rubs the family the wrong way, on 'Brothers & Sisters,' SUNDAY, JANUARY 16 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Lincoln Center Theater production of Jon Robin Baitz' OTHER DESERT CITIES, directed by Joe Mantello, opened last night, (January 13) at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. The cast features Stockard Channing, Stacy Keach, Linda Lavin, Elizabeth Marvel and Thomas Sadoski. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night party and brings you photo coverage below.

Lincoln Center Theater production of Jon Robin Baitz' OTHER DESERT CITIES, directed by Joe Mantello, opened last night, (January 13) at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. The cast features Stockard Channing, Stacy Keach, Linda Lavin, Elizabeth Marvel and Thomas Sadoski. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night and brings you photo coverage below.

'Faking It' - Kitty continues her stay in Ojai, trying to reinvent herself, when she meets a handsomely rugged handyman, Jack. As Kitty fakes her persona to seem like a local, she winds up in a situation that proves that honesty usually is the best policy. Meanwhile, the rest of the Walkers are in on a little surprise birthday celebration for Sarah; what they all don't know is that Sarah has been lying to Luc about her age to appear younger... It's hard to keep up with the truth, on 'Brothers & Sisters,' SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 10/10/10)

Naked Angels will celebrate its 25th Anniversary as one of the most innovative theatre companies in New York with a spectacular Gala at Roseland Ballroom (239 West 52nd Street). Naked Angels company members Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick are Honorary Co-Chairs for the event. Conceived as an imagined history of Naked Angels - and promising to be bigger than all of the company's previous parties put together - One Big Ball will be a frivolous and inauthentic romp through Naked Angels' 25 years, written and performed by Naked Angels members, with many friends and surprise guests. Naked Angels company member and Tony Award-winner Joe Mantello directs the evening.

Thanks for the Memories' -- While walking down memory lane, Nora and Holly have a shocking revelation about Nora's past that may help Holly make a decision about moving away from California. Meanwhile, just as Justin and Annie begin to get comfortable in their relationship, in walks an old flame (guest starring Rob Kazinsky as Dr. Rick) who makes Justin jealous; Kevin and Scotty reconsider becoming adoptive parents; and Saul finds forgiveness in his heart for Jonathan (guest starring Richard Chamberlain as Jonathan), on 'Brothers & Sisters,' SUNDAY, JANUARY 9 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

'Scandalized' - Nora's seemingly innocent date night scandalizes every couple in the Walker family, while Kitty's new relationship with Seth sparks a flurry of internet gossip and an unexpected reaction by Kitty's boss, on 'Brothers & Sisters,' SUNDAY, JANUARY 2 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

'Safe at Home' - The Walkers are excited when Tommy comes down for a visit, but his new girlfriend's enthusiasm for Walker family history rubs the family the wrong way, on 'Brothers & Sisters,' SUNDAY, JANUARY 16 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Thanks for the Memories' -- While walking down memory lane, Nora and Holly have a shocking revelation about Nora's past that may help Holly make a decision about moving away from California. Meanwhile, just as Justin and Annie begin to get comfortable in their relationship, in walks an old flame (guest starring Rob Kazinsky as Dr. Rick) who makes Justin jealous; Kevin and Scotty reconsider becoming adoptive parents; and Saul finds forgiveness in his heart for Jonathan (guest starring Richard Chamberlain as Jonathan), on 'Brothers & Sisters,' SUNDAY, JANUARY 9 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

'Scandalized' - Nora's seemingly innocent date night scandalizes every couple in the Walker family, while Kitty's new relationship with Seth sparks a flurry of internet gossip and an unexpected reaction by Kitty's boss, on 'Brothers & Sisters,' SUNDAY, JANUARY 2 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

'Cold Turkey' - With the holiday season come panic and discord in the Walker family when Nora takes a last minute getaway with Karl. Saul has a chance encounter with a past love, guest starring Richard Chamberlain as Stephen, who he believes had a lasting and very permanent effect on his life., on 'Brothers & Sisters,' SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

'Cold Turkey' - With the holiday season come panic and discord in the Walker family when Nora takes a last minute getaway with Karl. Saul has a chance encounter with a past love, guest starring Richard Chamberlain as Stephen, who he believes had a lasting and very permanent effect on his life., on 'Brothers & Sisters,' SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.