Sarita Choudhury News

Casting has just been announced for Vassar & New York Stage and Film Powerhouse Theater's three musicals of the 25th anniversary season.

Vassar & New York Stage and Film's Powerhouse Theater announces the cast for the first of three Mainstage productions of the 25th anniversary season: Ninety, by Joanna Murray-Smith, directed by Maria Mileaf, beginning performances June 30 and running through July 12, and new additions to the star-filled line-up for the 25th anniversary gala benefit, 'Silver Celebration under the Stars,' June 27.

Off-Broadway's The Play Company brought together some of NYC's top chefs and theater artists for its sixth annual gala CABARET GOURMET 2009 -- a unique evening hosted by Broadway's Richard Kind ('The Tales of the Allergist's Wife' and 'The Producers') and featuring musical entertainment by cabaret legend Karen Akers ('Nine' and 'Grand Hotel'), along with savory and sweet dishes prepared by chefs from several of the city's most celebrated restaurants -- on Monday, April 27 at the American Airlines Theatre Penthouse (227 West 42nd Street) in Manhattan.

The New Group proudly presents Eugene O'Neill's epic drama Mourning Becomes Electra as the second production in its 2008-2009 season. Directed by Scott Elliott, this production is playing a limited Off-Broadway run January 27 - April 18th, 2009. The classic drama had an Official Opening Night on Thursday, February 19th and BroadwayWorld was there as the cast celebrated at the starry after party!

The New Group proudly presented a benefit evening honoring Ethan Hawke with the third annual Michael Mendelson Award for Outstanding Commitment to the Theater. The event took place Monday, November 10th at Chelsea Piers.

The New Group will present the U.S. premiere of Ayub Khan-Din's Rafta, Rafta… in a limited Off-Broadway run from April 18 - June 21.

The Rise of Dorothy Hale, the new mystery/thriller by Myra Bairstow, directed by Pamela Hall, welcomes Purva Bedi, Dina Ann Comolli, and Matthew Cowles to the cast, joining remaining cast members Patrick Boll, Laura Koffman, and Mark LaMura, beginning Monday November 12.

The cast of The Rise Of Dorothy Hale, Michael Badalucco, Patrick Boll, Sarita Choudhury, Laura Koffman, Mark LaMura and Sarah Wynter will preside over the closing bell on Thursday, October 18 at 4PM at the NASDAQ MarketSite

The Rise Of Dorothy Hale, a new play by Myra Bairstow, celebrated its company opening performance on Sunday, September 30 at St. Luke's Theatre, followed by a cast party at Sardi's Restaurant. Because of a change in directors, opening night is scheduled for October 4.

The Rise Of Dorothy Hale, a new play by Myra Bairstow, debuts off-Broadway with performances beginning September 19, opening October 4 at St. Luke's Theatre.

The Rise Of Dorothy Hale, a new play by Myra Bairstow premieres off-Broadway at St. Luke's Theater on September 19, opening October 4.

The Play Company proudly announces its 2005 winter benefit, Cabaret Gourmet, to be held on Monday, February 7th at Canal Room (285 West Broadway @ Canal Street). After a successful debut last year, Cabaret Gourmet returns as a celebration of the shared spirit of the culinary and theatre arts. Both offer delightful 'food' for the soul…but dinner theater, this is not!

This year¹s event will include performances by Michael Cerveris, Sarita Choudhury, Peter Dinklage, Ana Gasteyer, Buck Henry, Anthony Mackie, Karen Ziemba and writers Colman Andrews (Saveur Magazine) and Calvin Trillin (The New Yorker) among others.