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Complete Casting Announced for SHADES OF BLUE and WHAT WAS LOST at Beautiful Soup
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 17, 2014

After Beautiful Soup Theater's acclaimed and sold-out production of Little Wars in April, they proudly presents the last two works in Steven Carl McCasland's trilogy examining women in the arts. Complete casting for both plays has been announced.

Pennylynn White & More Join Beautiful Soup's WHAT WAS LOST; Complete Cast Announced
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 10, 2014

After Beautiful Soup Theater's acclaimed and sold-out production of Little Wars in April, they'll present the last two works in Steven Carl McCasland's trilogy examining women in the arts.

Cincinnati Shakespeare's PRIVATE LIVES Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2014

Cincinnati Shakespeare will present the final production in their 20th Anniversary season, Noel Coward's 'Private Lives'. This sparkling comedy is the perfect ending to a fantastic season at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company! The design is generously sponsored by Thompson Hine.

Summer Stages: Top Picks for Santa Barbara Theatre
by Maggie Yates - Jun 4, 2014

5 Picks for Summer Shows in the Santa Barbara Area.

Beautiful Soup Postpones Return Engagement of LITTLE WARS; 'SHADES OF BLUE' & WHAT WAS LOST to Run 8/27-9/13
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 3, 2014

Due to scheduling conflicts with its original cast, Beautiful Soup will postpone the return engagement of Steven Carl McCasland's Little Wars. Replacing it in repertory with the previously announced Shades of Blue: The Decline and Fall of Lady Day, What Was Lost is a new play by McCasland chronicling Laurette Taylor's rehearsal process for the original production of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie.

Valerie Harper Says Health is 'Looking Better and Better'
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 3, 2014

At last night's Monday Fred and Adele Astaire Awards in New York City, actress Valerie Harper spoke to PEOPLE about her present health,

Tennessee Williams' Circle of Friends to Run 9/25-28
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 2, 2014

The 9th Tennessee Williams Theater Festival, Tennessee Williams' Circle of Friends, features humor, love, disappointment and healing that springs from friendships.

Bryan Cranston, Jim Parsons & Valerie Harper Among Nominees for 2014 TCA AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - May 27, 2014

The Television Critics Association has unveiled the full list of nominees for the 2014 TCA Awards, which recognize outstanding television programming in the 2013-2014 season

Suzanne Froix & Richard Pryor, Jr. to Lead Beautiful Soup's SHADES OF BLUE, 8/27-9/13
by Tyler Peterson - May 23, 2014

As previously announced, Beautiful Soup's critically acclaimed production of Little Wars returns for an extended engagement at The Dorothy Strelsin Theatre. The play will run in repertory with a workshop of McCasland's latest play, Shades Of Blue: The Decline and Fall of Lady Day.

Valerie Harper & Matthew Lombardo Settle LOOPED Lawsuit
by Tyler Peterson - May 18, 2014

According to TMZ, Valerie Harper and LOOPED playwright Matthew Lombardo have settled their legal battle, which has been ongoing since late April. Harper's attorney will reportedly receive $50,000 per the settlement, ending both suits.

Cincinnati Shakespeare's PRIVATE LIVES to Open 6/6
by Tyler Peterson - May 16, 2014

Cincinnati Shakespeare will present the final production in their 20th Anniversary season, Noel Coward's "Private Lives". This sparkling comedy is the perfect ending to a fantastic season at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company! The design is generously sponsored by Thompson Hine.

BWW Reviews: MAURICE HINES IS TAPPIN' THRU LIFE Combines Incredible Dancing and Heartfelt Memories
by Shari Barrett - May 10, 2014

The show is a celebration of the life of Maurice Hines, his brother Gregory, and their parents who Maurice fondly remembers throughout the show. Adding to emotional content, moveable screens that divide the orchestra from the performing area were often used to display photographs of the Hines family in their early days. And throughout the show, Hines, now a young 70 years old, expresses sheer joy in entertaining his audience, singing and dancing with a passion from deep within his soul. You can't help but be pulled into the magic!

Valerie Harper Asks Judge to Dismiss Lombardo Lawsuit
by Caryn Robbins - May 5, 2014

Harper is asking a judge to dismiss the lawsuit, maintaining Lombardo is 'off base' and that he found out about her cancer at the same time that she did.

Matthew Lombardo Speaks Out on Valerie Harper Lawsuit
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 28, 2014

Yesterday, BWW reported that beloved Broadway veteran Valerie Harper was facing a lawsuit from 'Looped' playwright Matthew Lombardo. The scribe claims that during rehearsals for the Broadway production, the actress began to slur her speech and forget her lines. When she went to the doctor, it was discovered that her lung cancer had spread to her brain. Lombardo was forced to replace Harper at the last minute, which he claims cost him $500,000.

Lombardo Sues Valerie Harper Over Brain Cancer
by Courtnie Mele - Apr 27, 2014

The Broadway play Looped was written by Matthew Lombardo and starred Valerie Harper. However, during rehearsals, Harper started slurring her speech and forgetting her lines. When she went to the doctors, they discovered that her lung cancer had spread to her brain. Lombardo was forced to replace Harper last minute, which he claims cost him $500,000. According to TMZ, Lombardo plans to make up for his losses by suing Harper.

Broadway Vet Valerie Harper Denies Reports of Being 'Absolutely Cancer-Free'
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2014

Broadway favorite Valerie Harper has some wonderful news to share with her adoring fans.

VIDEO: Valerie Harper Advises 'Live the Moment' on TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 16, 2014

Valerie Harper stopped by this morning's TODAY on NBC to share the joyful news that she is currently cancer-free, despite her grim diagnosis a year ago that she had only a few months to live.

Broadway Vet Valerie Harper Reveals: 'I Am Absolutely Cancer-Free!'
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 16, 2014

Broadway favorite Valerie Harper has some wonderful news to share with her adoring fans.

Northlight Theatre to Present LOST IN YONKERS, 5/2-6/8
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 11, 2014

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, presents Lost in Yonkers by Neil Simon, directed by Devon de Mayo. The production will run at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie, from May 2 - June 8, 2014. The Press Opening is Friday, May 9, at 7:30 pm.

Diversionary Theatre's BOYS & GIRLS Opens Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 28, 2014

Diversionary Theatre's production of 'Boys and Girls' written by Tom Donaghy opens on March 1st, 2014. Shana Wride Directs.

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