Tommy Tune News

NY Daily News reports Catherine Zeta-Jones has withdrawn from the cast of Rob Marshall's up-coming film adaptation of the musical Nine.

The official opening night of Young Frankenstein was a star-studded event, November 8 at the Hilton Theatre (213 W 42nd St).

Only Make Believe honored the Sesame Workshop with the first annual Only Make Believe Community Award and Bon Jovi founding member and keyboardist David Bryan with the James Hammerstein Award at their 7th Annual Gala on Monday November 5 at 7PM at the Millennium Hotel's Hudson Theatre.

The American Theatre Wing and the League of American Theatres and Producers presented the 2007 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre on Tuesday October 30 at 11:30AM at the world-famous Tavern on the Green.

For one night only, 'Dance Rocks - An Electrifying Evening of Entertainment,' offers a free dress rehearsal at City Center on Monday October 29 at 1-1:30PM.

The Falcon Theatre is happy to announce that Sally Struthers is now starring in the insanely hilarious comedy, Sheldon & Mrs. Levine, written by Sam Bobrick and Julie Stein, directed by John Bowab. Ms. Struthers replaces Penny Marshall, who was forced to resign from the cast due to illness...

The York Theatre Company presents The Baker's Wife as the fourth and final show in the Fall 2007 Musicals in Mufti Series - the York's acclaimed series of musical theatre gems in staged concert performances. This Series celebrates the work of playwright Joseph Stein. Remaining performances are Saturday October 27 at 8PM and Sunday, October 28 at 2:30PM & 7:30PM at the Theatre at Saint Peters.

The American Theatre Wing and the League of American Theatres and Producers will present the 2007 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre on Tuesday October 30 at 11:30AM at the world-famous Tavern on the Green.

Ann and Bill Van Ness hosted a cocktail party to toast the honorees, co-chairmen and committees of Career Transition for Dancers upcoming Jubilee Gala 'Dance Rocks' at City Center on October 29.

Tommy Tune attended the closing NYMF performance of Mud Donahue & Son, starring Shonn Wiley and Karen Murphy, at the 45th Street Theater. Following the performance, a party was held at John's Pizzeria.

On Tuesday, October 2nd, Gerard Alessandrini's Forbidden Broadway marks its 25th Anniversary with a brand-new edition Forbidden Broadway: Rude Awakening, at the 47th Street Theatre (304 West 47 Street). To mark the occasion, Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Office of Theatre, Film and Television has named October 2, 2007 as 'Forbidden Broadway Day.' At 6PM, prior to the opening night performance on October 2, two-time Tony Award winner (and beloved subject of Forbidden Broadway parodies) Chita Rivera will be on hand to read a proclamation from Mayor Michael Bloomberg and unveil a street sign renaming West 47th Street 'Forbidden Broadway.' Opening night curtain is at 7PM.

Gretchen Wyler (1932-2007), dancer/singer/actress/activist (Guys and Dolls, Silk Stockings, Damn Yankees, Rumple, Bye Bye Birdie, Sly Fox, Applause) was remembered Tuesday, September 24 in a memorial service at Sardi's in New York City.

Forbidden Broadway: Rude Awakening, the 25th Anniversary edition of Gerard Alessandrini's long-running musical, has moved its opening night performance to Tuesday, October 2. The opening has been delayed a week to allow Alessandrini an additional week to add new material to the latest edition, which is currently in previews at the 47th Street Theatre.

According to a reporter from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Academy Awardi-nominated director Rob Marshall (Chicago) has confirmed lead cast members for his up-coming film adaptation of the musical Nine.

Chad McCallon will perform his show 'I Can't Say No' at the Duplex (61 Christopher Street, at 7th Ave) on Mondays September 17 & 24 at 9:30PM. Phil Hall is the musical director. There is a $5.00 cover and 2-drink minimum.

According to Variety, director Rob Marshall and Miramax's Harvey Weinstein have reportedly asked Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz and Marion Cotillard to star in their movie-adaptation of the musical 'Nine.'

Gerard Alessandrini's Forbidden Broadway will mark its 25th Anniversary on Sunday, September 23rd, with a brand-new edition Forbidden Broadway: Rude Awakening at the 47th Street Theatre

The upcoming film version of Nine, directed by Rob Marshall, will be penned by Oscar-nominated screenwriter and novelist Michael Tolkin

More stars have been announced as teachers at Broadway Theatre Project in Tampa, during the second week of the program.

The Drowsy Chaperone's JoAnne Worley took time out from her busy schedule to catch a performance of Forbidden Broadway: The Roast of Utopia, which spoofs The Drowsy Chaperone.