Susan Haskins News

Writer/actor Harvey Fierstein pays a holiday visit. He has returned to the Broadway's Hairspray for the final month of the musical's successful run, playing 'Edna Turnblad,' the role that he originated in the hit show over 6 years ago. Friday, December 19th on Thirteen, 1:30 AM (Saturday morning) *Please note time change for this week only.

Critics John Heilpern of The New York Observer, Mike Kuchwara of The Associated Press and Jacques le Sourd of CBS radio, discuss the profound impact of the economy on their profession and whether professional drama critics are, in Riedel's words, 'doomed.' This program was taped 4 days after le Sourd, the theater critic at Gannett Newspapers for 35 years, was laid off. (The company is not planning to replace him, but will eliminate his position.)

A conversation with Stephen Daldry, the director of the beloved film Billy Elliot, as well as the celebrated musical theater version of the movie, opening this week on Broadway. Also a review of the late Sarah Kane's controversial play Blasted (now at The Soho Rep.) by our New Theater Corps Editor, Aaron Riccio. (Reairs on CUNY TV, Channel 75 on Saturday, November 22 at 8:30 PM; Sunday, November 23 at 12:30 PM; and Monday, November 24 at 7:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 7:30 PM.)

A conversation with Stephen Daldry, the director of the beloved film Billy Elliot, as well as the celebrated musical theater version of the movie, opening this week on Broadway. Also a review of the late Sarah Kane's controversial play Blasted (now at The Soho Rep.) by our New Theater Corps Editor, Aaron Riccio. (Reairs on CUNY TV, Channel 75 on Saturday, November 22 at 8:30 PM; Sunday, November 23 at 12:30 PM; and Monday, November 24 at 7:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 7:30 PM.)

"Theater Talk," the nationally syndicated program co-hosted by New York Post theater columnist Michael Riedel and producer Susan Haskins, has announced two new additions to their upcoming lineup.

Theatre Talk presents producers Emanuel Azenberg and James Freydberg, who will appear on Friday, October 24th at 1:00 AM (Saturday morning) on Thirteen. Also coming up, actors Richard Griffiths and Daniel Radcliffe appear on Friday, October 31st at 1:00 AM (Saturday morning) on Thirteen.

Theatre Talk presents producers Emanuel Azenberg and James Freydberg, who will appear on Friday, October 24th at 1:00 AM (Saturday morning) on Thirteen. Also coming up, actors Richard Griffiths and Daniel Radcliffe appear on Friday, October 31st at 1:00 AM (Saturday morning) on Thirteen.

'Theater Talk,' the nationally syndicated program co-hosted by New York Post theater columnist Michael Riedel and producer Susan Haskins, has announced two new additions to their upcoming lineup

'Theater Talk,' the nationally syndicated program co-hosted by New York Post theater columnist Michael Riedel and producer Susan Haskins, will air a historic panel discussion about the state of Midwest resident theatres on Friday, October 3 (early Saturday morning) at 12:30 AM on WNET, Channel 13.

'Theater Talk,' the nationally syndicated program co-hosted by New York Post theater columnist Michael Riedel and producer Susan Haskins, will air a historic panel discussion about the state of Midwest resident theatres on Friday, October 3 (early Saturday morning) at 12:30 AM on WNET, Channel 13.

The popular series THEATER TALK returns the first week in October for a new season of lively and entertaining interviews relating to the world of the stage and particularly the 2008-09 theater season in New York. Viewers may see it on public television (see list at end of release) or online at www.cuny.tv/series/theatertalk.

The Guthrie Theater announced that Broadway theater columnist and 'Theater Talk' co-host Michael Riedel and 'Theater Talk' producer and co-host Susan Haskins will moderate a historic panel discussion with Guthrie Director Joe Dowling, The Children's Theatre Company Artistic Director Peter Brosius, Chicago Shakespeare Theater Artistic Director Barbara Gaines and Steppenwolf Artistic Director Martha Lavey on Monday, August 4 at 7:30 p.m. on the Guthrie's Wurtele Thrust Stage. The discussion will be taped for national broadcast. Tickets are priced from $15 to $35 and are on sale through the Guthrie Box Office at 612.377.2224, toll-free 877.44.STAGE and online at www.guthrietheater.org.

The Guthrie Theater announced that Broadway theater columnist and 'Theater Talk' co-host Michael Riedel and 'Theater Talk' producer and co-host Susan Haskins will moderate a historic panel discussion with Guthrie Director Joe Dowling, The Children's Theatre Company Artistic Director Peter Brosius, Chicago Shakespeare Theater Artistic Director Barbara Gaines and Steppenwolf Artistic Director Martha Lavey on Monday, August 4 at 7:30 p.m. on the Guthrie's Wurtele Thrust Stage. The discussion will be taped for national broadcast. Tickets are priced from $15 to $35 and are on sale through the Guthrie Box Office at 612.377.2224, toll-free 877.44.STAGE and online at www.guthrietheater.org.

The Guthrie Theater announced today that Broadway theater columnist and 'Theater Talk' co-host Michael Riedel and 'Theater Talk' producer and co-host Susan Haskins will moderate a historic panel discussion with Guthrie Director Joe Dowling, The Children's Theatre Company Artistic Director Peter Brosius, Chicago Shakespeare Theater Artistic Director Barbara Gaines and Steppenwolf Artistic Director Martha Lavey on Monday, August 4 at 7:30 p.m. on the Guthrie's Wurtele Thrust Stage. The discussion will be taped for national broadcast. Tickets are priced from $15 to $35 and are on sale through the Guthrie Box Office at 612.377.2224, toll-free 877.44.STAGE and online at www.guthrietheater.org. Due to the nature of the event several seats will be obstructed view. To ensure the best seat location, tickets should be purchased in advance.

Friday, June 13th at 1:30 AM on Thirteen (Saturday morning) THEATER TALK premieres its 12th Annual TONY Predictions Special.

Melissa Bernardo (Entertainment Weekly), Martin Denton (NYTheatre.com), Robert Diamond (BroadwayWorld.com), Elysa Gardner (USA Today), Susan Haskins ('Theater Talk'), Leonard Jacobs (Back Stage), Brian Lipton (TheaterMania.com), Tom O'Neil In_the_heights_tonys (TheEnvelope.com), Michael Riedel (New York Post / 'Theater Talk'), David Sheward (Back Stage), Paul Sheehan (TheEnvelope.com), Matt Windman (AM New York) and Linda Winer (Newsday).

As theater-lovers look forward to the annual TONY Awards ceremony and the conclusion of the 2007-2008 theater season, television's long-running THEATER TALK series presents two original programs to fuel their anticipation.

This week, 'Theater Talk' welcomes journalist and playwright George Packer, who discusses his critically acclaimed Iraq drama 'Betrayed.'

Nation's Theater-Lovers Can Turn to PBS Stations or the Web for Wealth of Broadway Insiders' Opinions Beginning June 11.

John Waters to be the guest on April 25th 'Theater Talk' on PBS Thirteen.