Stephen Lang News

The New York Philharmonic's staged production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will be telecast nationally on Live From Lincoln Center, hosted by Audra McDonald, on PBS stations. The air date will be announced at a later time. The production, which opened last night and will run through March 8, 2014, stars bass-baritone Bryn Terfel in the title role and Academy Award-winning actressEmma Thompson as Mrs. Lovett in her Philharmonic debut, New York stage debut, and first time performing the role. Jeff Blumenkrantz will portray The Beadle; Tony Award winnerChristian Borle, Pirelli (marking his Philharmonic debut); Kyle Brenn, Tobias Ragg (debut); Jay Armstrong Johnson,Anthony Hope (debut); Erin Mackey, Johanna (debut); and Olivier Award winner Philip Quast, Judge Turpin (debut and New York stage debut). Music Director Alan Gilbert will conduct, Grant Sturiale is the assistant conductor, Lonny Price will direct, Lonny Price and Matt Cowart are the producers, and Josh Rhodes is the choreographer. BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photos of the stars on the red carpet below!

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced that tonight's The Unknown 'Lincoln-Douglass' Debate on has been scheduled for Thursday, February 18, 6:00 pm at The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium, due to inclement weather.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art will host The Unknown 'Lincoln-Douglass' Debate today, February 13, 6:00 pm at The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium.

Eloise Mumford, known for her roles on television's LONE STAR and THE RIVER, and appearing in the film adaptation of EL James' racy best-selling novel FIFTY SHADES OF GREY, has just signed on to lead ABC's upcoming pilot WARRIORS, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art will host The Unknown 'Lincoln-Douglass' Debate on Thursday, February 13, 6:00 pm at The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium.

The world premiere of Greg Edwards & Andy Sandberg's new comedy, Craving for Travel will run Off-Broadway through February 9, 2014 at the Peter J. Sharp Theater (416 W. 42nd Street, NYC). Directed by Sandberg (Shida, The Last Smoker in America), a Tony Award-winner as a producer of Hair, the cast features Michele Ragusa (Young Frankenstein, Disaster!) and Thom Sesma (The Lion King, The Times They Are A-Changin') collectively playing thirty characters-chiefly, Joanne and Gary, rival travel agents (and former spouses) vying for their industry's most prestigious honor: the Globel Prize. Craving for Travel is commissioned and produced by Jim Strong, one of America's leading luxury travel agents. The show opened last night and you can check out photos fom the big event below!

Plot points on all three planned sequels are being kept under wraps, but THR has confirmed with sources that 'Sully and Neytiri, the characters played by Worthington and Saldana, respectively, have kids.'

Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO, Kate Maguire are excited to announce the 2014 spring schedule of events and the 2014 summer season musical. Tickets are available for purchase to members and pass holders on Friday, December 13 and to the general public on Monday, December 16.

MET MUSEUM PRESENTS has announced its January and February 2014 lineup.

In a statement released today by AVATAR director James Cameron, it was confirmed that actor Stephen Lang will reprise his role of Colonel Miles Quaritch in all three upcoming sequels to the hit saga.

The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts and the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative (MHVI) are teaming up for Socks and Coats for Vets. The collection will take place on Friday, November 1 from 7:00 am - 10:00 am in front of the Marcus Center at 929 North Water Street.

In an interview with Australian radio station Nova 96.9, Sam Worthington confirmed that production on AVATAR 2 is expected to begin in October 2014, with the third and fourth film on its heels. The three sequels are expected to be released in 2016, 2017, and 2018.

Stephen Lang, award winning playwright, stage and screen star, is bringing back his acclaimed stage production of BEYOND GLORY and will take it on the road this fall. BEYOND GLORY brings the stories of eight American servicemen, each a recipient of the Medal of Honor, to the stage in a one-man show that will reach into the audience's soul and keep them thoroughly spellbound. BEYOND GLORY is adapted from Larry Smith's stirring book and Lang's stage production of BEYOND GLORY is the actor's most memorable and brilliant work.

Friday October 11 at 7pm, the Warner Theatre will present the CT screening of NBC Universal Chiller Film's The Monkey's Paw.

Anchor Bay Entertainment President Bill Clark announced today that Anchor Bay Films has acquired North American rights to In The Blood, a taut action thriller starring former MMA fighter turned action star, Gina Carano.

Stephen Lang, award winning playwright, stage and screen star, is bringing back his acclaimed stage production of BEYOND GLORY and will take it on the road this fall. The show will make a stop at the Marcus Center's Uihlein Hall for ONE NIGHT ONLY on Monday, November 11 at 7:30 pm. This special event will take place on Veterans Day and is part of the Marcus Center's mission as a designated War Memorial to 'Honor the Dead by Serving the Living.' A portion of ticket revenue will go to support the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative. Tickets go on sale this Sunday, September 29.

The Warner Theatre is celebrating October and Halloween with a line-up of campy musical theatre, cult classic film and the CT screening of a new horror film.

Stephen Lang, award winning playwright, stage and screen star, is bringing back his acclaimed stage production of BEYOND GLORY and will take it on the road this fall. BEYOND GLORY brings the stories of eight American servicemen, each a recipient of the Medal of Honor, to the stage in a one-man show that will reach into the audience's soul and keep them thoroughly spellbound. BEYOND GLORY is adapted from Larry Smith's stirring book and Lang's stage production of BEYOND GLORY is the actor's most memorable and brilliant work.

Deadline reports that James Cameron is planning three upcoming sequels to his blockbuster hit film AVATAR. The sci fi fantasy was the highest grossing film in history.

Symphony Space, New York's home for innovative and diverse cultural programming on the Upper West Side, celebrates its 35th season of Music programs in 2013-14 with a stellar array of artists in imaginative, thought-provoking presentations. Curated by Artistic Director Laura Kaminsky, the offerings range from marathon celebrations to intimate recitals, encompassing a rich variety of musical styles. Highlights include a visit from Krzysztof Penderecki, October 25; the fifth THE MUSIC OF NOW MARATHON, with the dream-inspired theme of 'REM: Rapid Ear Movement,' February 1; and appearances by Dar Williams, Tom Paxton, Christine Lavin, and other icons of folk/acoustic music. Capping the season is SLEEPING AROUND, a multidisciplinary festival celebrating the culture, history, art, scene, and scandal of New York's most famous hotels, highlighted by WALL TO WALL SLEEPING AROUND on May 3.