Steve Martin News

The Boston College Theatre Department presents the first play of the spring semester: the acclaimed comedy Picasso at the Lapin Agile. Written by iconic comedian Steve Martin, the production is directed by BC senior and theater major Shannon DeBari. It will be presented, in the Bonn Studio Theater of BC's Robsham Theater Arts Center, from January 30 through February 2, 2013.

The Broadhurst Theatre box office opens tomorrow, Friday, January 25 at 10:00 AM for LUCKY GUY, starring two-time Academy Award-winner Tom Hanks, in the final work by three-time Academy Award-nominee Nora Ephron and directed by two-time Tony Award-winner George C. Wolfe. The Broadhurst Theatre is located at 235 West 44th Street. The production will play a strictly limited engagement. Opening night is Monday, April 1. Previews begin Friday, March 1.

Yale Repertory Theatre presents Paul Giamatti in HAMLET by William Shakespeare, directed by James Bundy, at the University Theatre (222 York Street), March 15-April 13. Opening Night is Thursday, March 21, at 7:30PM.

The three cast members of My Name is Asher Lev come to 92YTribeca on Thursday, March 28 for a conversation about this highly-praised new play based on the best-selling novel by Chaim Potok (author of The Chosen). The cast will also perform a few of their favorite excerpts from the show.

Stamford Center for the Arts is pleased to announce Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers featuring Edie Brickell as the featured artists for the Palace Theatre's 4th Annual Gala on June 21st. The event is made possible through the generous support of Presenting Sponsors Purdue Pharma and RFR Realty. Tickets go on sale to SCA members Friday, January 25th at 11:00am and on sale to the general public Friday, February 1st at 11:00am at www.SCAlive.org. Gala tickets may be purchased by calling the Development Office at 203-517-3426.

Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers, featuring Edie Brickell announced their North American dates today for a tour which kicks off on May 22 in Ft. Meyers, Florida. The highly anticipated tour is the first for Martin and Brickell, who will perform songs from their album Love Has Come for You. The remarkable new collaboration isset for release on April 23 on Rounder Records.

Today in 1957 Waiting for Godot opened at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, where it ran for 6 performances. An absurdist play by Samuel Beckett, it revolves around two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, who wait endlessly and in vain for someone named Godot to arrive. Godot's absence, as well as numerous other aspects of the play, have led to many different interpretations since the play's premiere. Since its US premiere in 1956, several notable revivals have been produced, including the 1988 production featuring Robin Williams and Steve Martin, and the 2009 revival starring Nathan Lane and Bill Irwin.

Bravo's Million Dollar Decorators Martyn Lawrence Bullard and Kathryn Ireland will be guests at Art Van Furniture in Novi (27775 Novi Road) today, January 20 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at a special 'High Style, High Tea and Hijinks' event. The duo will participate in an informative and entertaining Q&A session, emceed by WDIV TV Style Editor Jon Jordan . Fans of the internationally-known interior designers can reserve a spot by calling 888-619-2199. Bullard and Ireland will share their style expertise and offer tips on how to make any home 'look like a million dollars!' Guests will be able to ask specific questions and have their picture taken with the popular pair.

RESERVE CHANNEL has just released an series of in-depth interviews with some of the most acclaimed comedy talent in entertainment today. Many of these live onstage conversations, produced by The Paley Center for Media, are making their public premiere on RESERVE CHANNEL - a YouTube original channel that provides access to some of the most extraordinary people and places in the world. These uncensored Q&A sessions featuring comedians Louis C.K., Ricky Gervais, Sarah Silverman and the writers of Saturday Night Live featuring Seth Meyersprovide the ultimate insider's look at how the best in the comedy business practice their craft.

Domani il tanto atteso debutto di FANTASMI A ROMA, UNA FAVOLA MUSICALE nel magico scenario dell'Aula Magna dell'Università 'La Sapienza' di Roma. Per stemperare l'attesa vi proponiamo l'intervista fatta a Carlo Reali (Il Principe Annibale) durante l'incisione del Cast Album presso i Forward Studios di Grottaferrata (RM).

Robin Williams has officially signed on to star in Dito Montiel's upcoming film BOULEVARD, Camellia Entertainment announced this evening.

In honor of comedy legend Carl Reiner's 75 years in the business, Center Theatre Group is presenting a staged reading of "Enter Laughing, The Musical," which is inspired by Reiner's experiences as a young man struggling to break into theatre in New York. The one night only event directed by Stuart Ross ("Forever Plaid"), Mark Taper Forum on Monday, January 28, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. is already sold out.

The past year has taken the Steep Canyon Rangers to new heights. In March 2011, the band released its first collaborative record with Steve Martin, "Rare Bird Alert" which debuted at #1 on Billboard's Bluegrass Chart and at #43 on the Billboard Top 200. In 2010, the latest solo record from Steep Canyon Rangers, "Deep In The Shade", remained in the Bluegrass Top 10 on Billboard for 18 weeks.

Bravo's Million Dollar Decorators Martyn Lawrence Bullard and Kathryn Ireland will be guests at Art Van Furniture in Novi (27775 Novi Road) on Sunday, January 20 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at a special 'High Style, High Tea and Hijinks' event. The duo will participate in an informative and entertaining Q&A session, emceed by WDIV TV Style Editor Jon Jordan . Fans of the internationally-known interior designers can reserve a spot by calling 888-619-2199. Bullard and Ireland will share their style expertise and offer tips on how to make any home 'look like a million dollars!' Guests will be able to ask specific questions and have their picture taken with the popular pair.

Rounder Records will release Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's inaugural duo effort 'Love Has Come For You' on April 23.

The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi will appear on the one-hour 30 ROCK series finale. Tina Fey's universally acclaimed comedy is set to conclude its run on Jan. 31.

Direct from its sold-out World Premiere at Barrington Stage Company, Dr. Ruth, All The Way will be directed by Julianne Boyd co-founder and Artistic Director of Barrington Stage Company (BSC). TheaterWorks' production will be a revised version of BSC's production starring stage, film and television actress Debra Jo Rupp (Kitty Forman on That 70's Show). Dr. Ruth, All the Way will run May 31st through July 7th, 2013.

Below, check out recently discovered deleted scenes from the 1986 film adaptation of the off-Broadway musical comedy LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Included in the videos are cut lines, alternate shots and extended scenes, as well as a cut verse of 'The Meek Shall Inherit.'

As Sir Robin carols merrily to King Arthur in Monty Python's Spamalot, 'In any great adventure, if you don't want to lose...you won't succeed on Broadway if you don't have any Jews.' Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy is a new, 90-minute documentary by Michael Kantor, creator of the Emmy-winning series, Broadway: The American Musical. The special just aired on Great Performances yesterday, January 1 on PBS. Click below to watch!

ImprovBoston is kicking off 2013 by welcoming back comedian Todd Barry for a two show performance on Tuesday, January 22 at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Following his sold-out show at the 2011 Boston Comedy Arts Festival, Barry returns to ImprovBoston for a stop on his Crowd Work Tour. Tickets cost $15 and are available online at www.improvboston.com. ImprovBoston is located at 40 Prospect Street.