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East Lynne Theater Co Interviews THE DICTATOR's Tom Byrn

In the spring of 2009, Tom Byrn auditioned for East Lynne Theater Company's world premiere of 'The Ransom of Red Chief' and was cast as one of the thieves in this adaptation of a famous O. Henry story. Now, he's currently portraying Charley Hyne, the role originally played by John Barrymore on Broadway, in the hilarious farce, 'The Dictator.'

Spike Lee Returns to New Orleans in HBO Documentary, 8/23-24

Five years after Hurricane Katrina, director Spike Lee returns to New Orleans to see how the ambitious plans to reinvent the Crescent City are playing out in the all-new, four-hour documentary IF GOD IS WILLING AND DA CREEK DON'T RISE. He finds a patchwork of hope and heartache in a story that is book-ended by a pair of momentous events - the historic 2010 Super Bowl victory and the disastrous British Petroleum oil spill - that changed the history of America's most unique city once again. The film debuts in two parts on MONDAY, AUG. 23 (9:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) and TUESDAY, AUG. 24 (9:00-11:00 p.m.), exclusively on HBO.

Laurence Fishburne Stars In THURGOOD At The Geffen 6/27-8/8

Tony Award Winner, Emmy Award Winner and Oscar Nominee Laurence Fishburne transforms into Thurgood Marshall to tell the triumphant story of how a boy from the backstreets of Baltimore changed history. Written by George Stevens Jr and helmed by Leonard Foglia, Thurgood plays at the Geffen Playhouse from June 27 to August 8, 2010, with an opening night of July 7.

John Logan's 'Genius' to Hit Screen; Penn to Star?

John Logan has adapted 'Max Perkins: Editor of Genius' into a screenplay, entitled GENIUS, Hollywood.com reports. The film will deal with 'the titular eccentric editor-in-chief of New York publishing house Scribner, who published the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Earnest Hemingway, and other literary luminaries,' especially his relationship with Thomas Wolfe, the website reports.

Umoh Joins Cast Of FALLING FOR EVE At The York Theatre 8/3

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) and 1113 Productions (Steven Ullman, Executive Producer) announced today that Stephanie Umoh, most recently seen as 'Sarah' in the Broadway revival of Ragtime, will join the cast of Falling For Eve in its final week

Spike Lee Returns to New Orleans in HBO Documentary, 8/23-24

Five years after Hurricane Katrina, director Spike Lee returns to New Orleans to see how the ambitious plans to reinvent the Crescent City are playing out in the all-new, four-hour documentary IF GOD IS WILLING AND DA CREEK DON'T RISE. He finds a patchwork of hope and heartache in a story that is book-ended by a pair of momentous events - the historic 2010 Super Bowl victory and the disastrous British Petroleum oil spill - that changed the history of America's most unique city once again. The film debuts in two parts on MONDAY, AUG. 23 (9:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) and TUESDAY, AUG. 24 (9:00-11:00 p.m.), exclusively on HBO.

London's WOLFBOY Closes 31 July

Award-winning ‘Hollyoaks' star Emma Rigby and ‘Avenue Q' star Daniel?Boys are now confirmed to complete the cast for the London premiere of the psycho-sexual musical thriller, Wolfboy, which premieres at Trafalgar Studios 2 on Tuesday 6 July and runs to Saturday 31 July.

Umoh Joins Cast Of FALLING FOR EVE At The York Theatre 8/3

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) and 1113 Productions (Steven Ullman, Executive Producer) announced today that Stephanie Umoh, most recently seen as 'Sarah' in the Broadway revival of Ragtime, will join the cast of Falling For Eve in its final week

Frances McDormand to Lead GOOD PEOPLE at MTC in 2011; Sullivan Directs

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are pleased to announce that Academy Award winner Frances McDormand will return to Broadway in Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of GOOD PEOPLE, the new play by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire to be directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan.

WOLFBOY Makes Its West End Premiere at Trafalgar Studios 2, 7/7

Jason Haigh-Ellery and Christopher D Clegg present the West End premiere of the psycho-sexual musical thriller Wolfboy based on the play by Brad Fraser. Book by Russell Labey, Music & Lyrics by Leon Parris, Directed by Russell Labey with a cast that includes Paul Holowaty and Gregg Lowe.

Rigby, Boys-Led London Cast Of WOLFBOY Opens 7/6

Award-winning ‘Hollyoaks' star Emma Rigby and ‘Avenue Q' star Daniel Boys are now confirmed to complete the cast for the London premiere of the psycho-sexual musical thriller, Wolfboy, which premieres at Trafalgar Studios 2 on Tuesday 6 July and runs to Saturday 31 July.

Laurence Fishburne Stars In THURGOOD At The Geffen 6/27-8/8

Tony Award Winner, Emmy Award Winner and Oscar Nominee Laurence Fishburne transforms into Thurgood Marshall to tell the triumphant story of how a boy from the backstreets of Baltimore changed history. Written by George Stevens Jr and helmed by Leonard Foglia, Thurgood plays at the Geffen Playhouse from June 27 to August 8, 2010, with an opening night of July 7.

Circus Theatricals' MORE LIES ABOUT JERZY Closes 6/26

Circus Theatricals opens it 2010 Season with The West Coast Premiere of More Lies About Jerzy by Davey Holmes (WGA Award-winner for In Treatment) and directed by David Trainer (That ‘70s Show) and produced by Jeannine Wisnosky Stehlin.

HURLYBURLY Plays The American Theater Of Actors, Opens 6/2

A 2010 revival of David Rabe's Hurlyburly, opens this week, June 2, 2010 at the American Theatre of Actors (Sargent Theatre) with sets designed by the Saks Fifth Avenue windows' designer, Kant Smith, and true period costuming by Kathleen Doyle.

Rigby and Boys Join London Cast Of WOLFBOY, Opens July 6

Award-winning ‘Hollyoaks' star Emma Rigby and ‘Avenue Q' star Daniel?Boys are now confirmed to complete the cast for the London premiere of the psycho-sexual musical thriller, Wolfboy, which premieres at Trafalgar Studios 2 on Tuesday 6 July and runs to Saturday 31 July.

QUARTET's Moye Headlines Tommy Newman 'Songbook Series,' 5/24

Broadway veteran James Moye will headline 'The Songbook Series,' directed by John Znidarsic, Monday, May 24th at 6pm at the Bruno Walter Auditorium at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. The concert, free to the general public, celebrates the work of up and coming composer and lyricist Tommy Newman.

JACCC Presents California LOL! & Announces Other Events

California LOL! Comedy Jam 2010 Friday, 05.21.10 8pm. SAVING LIVES CAN BE FULL OF LAUGHTER! Laugh out loud with Dat Phan, champion of Last Comic Standing at California LOL! Comedy Jam 2010. This one-night benefit for A3M, will also feature today's brightest and funniest Asian-American comics, including Tina Kim, Paul Ogata, PK, and Room To Improv.

Sean Penn To Present Humanitarian Award To Jimmy Jean Louis 5/19

Jimmy Jean-Louis, star of NBC's action-drama 'Heroes' and founder of Hollywood Unites for Haiti, will receive the Humanitarian Award from Academy Award winning actor Sean Penn during International Luxury Media's 3rd Annual Better World Awards' (BWA) Glitter and Glam Ball.

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