Tony Plana News

The Falcon Theatre presents the west coast premiere of EXIT STRATEGY, the second production in its 2009-2010 Subscription Season.

NCLR (National Council of La Raza) the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization today announced that this year s revamped 2009 ALMA Awards® will showcase more Latino talent in more arenas than ever before. NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguía and Executive Producer Eva Longoria Parker made the announcement at a news conference at Beso Restaurant, Longoria Parker s Latin-themed restaurant in Hollywood. Among the major changes to this acclaimed show is the addition of a co-host, the actor, comedian, and talk show host George Lopez.

NCLR (National Council of La Raza) the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization today announced that this year s revamped 2009 ALMA Awards® will showcase more Latino talent in more arenas than ever before. NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguía and Executive Producer Eva Longoria Parker made the announcement at a news conference at Beso Restaurant, Longoria Parker s Latin-themed restaurant in Hollywood. Among the major changes to this acclaimed show is the addition of a co-host, the actor, comedian, and talk show host George Lopez.

CLR (National Council of La Raza)-the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization-today announced that this year's revamped 2009 ALMA Awards® will showcase more Latino talent in more arenas than ever before. NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguía and Executive Producer Eva Longoria Parker made the announcement at a news conference at Beso Restaurant, Longoria Parker's Latin-themed restaurant in Hollywood. Among the major changes to this acclaimed show is the addition of a co-host, the actor, comedian, and talk show host George Lopez.

The New Mambo Kings is coming to the historic Starlight Theatre in Balboa Park for a three night limited engagement. Starlight Theatre is thrilled to announce that a new date of Sunday, August 2 nd has just been released to the public due to popular demand. When Starlight Theatre's new Guest Artistic Director, Carlos Mendoza, came onboard this year for the 63 rd Season at Starlight his desire was to bring a part of his cultural roots to current and prospective audiences.

The New Mambo Kings is coming to the historic Starlight Theatre in Balboa Park for a three night limited engagement. Starlight Theatre is thrilled to announce that a new date of Sunday, August 2 nd has just been released to the public due to popular demand. When Starlight Theatre's new Guest Artistic Director, Carlos Mendoza, came onboard this year for the 63 rd Season at Starlight his desire was to bring a part of his cultural roots to current and prospective audiences.

The New Mambo Kings is coming to the historic Starlight Theatre in Balboa Park for a three night limited engagement. Starlight Theatre is thrilled to announce that a new date of Sunday, August 2 nd has just been released to the public due to popular demand. When Starlight Theatre's new Guest Artistic Director, Carlos Mendoza, came onboard this year for the 63 rd Season at Starlight his desire was to bring a part of his cultural roots to current and prospective audiences.

The New Mambo Kings is coming to the historic Starlight Theatre in Balboa Park for a three night limited engagement. Starlight Theatre is thrilled to announce that a new date of Sunday, August 2 nd has just been released to the public due to popular demand. When Starlight Theatre's new Guest Artistic Director, Carlos Mendoza, came onboard this year for the 63 rd Season at Starlight his desire was to bring a part of his cultural roots to current and prospective audiences.

The Paley Center for Media will premiere a new Ugly Betty episode 'The Rabbit Test,' followed by a conversation with members of the cast and creative team.

Point Foundation (Point), the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students of merit, honored the recipients of its Courage, Inspiration and Legend Awards earlier this week.

Celebrities Danny Glover, Faith Evans, and Tony Plana speak out in support for ReVision Theatre's East Coast Premiere of the new Latin Hip Hop rock musical Kingdom, playing at the VFW Theatre, 701 Lake Avenue, in Asbury Park, New Jersey, now through May 3.

Emmy and Tony Award Winner Christine Baranski Guest Stars as Victoria Hartley on ABC's UGLY BETTY 'A Mother of a Problem' - Betty meets Matt's mother (guest star Christine Baranski) but things don't go as she expects. Meanwhile, Wilhelmina gets creative to solve a cash flow problem, Daniel deals with the latest wrinkle in his relationship with Molly, and the Suarez family conspire to set Hilda up with Archie (guest star Ralph Macchio), the promising city councilman from Queens, on ABC's 'Ugly Betty,' THURSDAY, MARCH 12 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Yale Repertory Theatre (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents the east coast premiere of Lydia by Octavio Solis, directed by Juliette Carrillo at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, at York Street) beginning February 6 through February 28. Opening Night is Thursday, February 12. Lydia features music composed by Chris Webb; sets by Andrew Boyce; costumes by Amanda Seymour; lighting by Jesse Belsky; sound design, additional music, and arrangements by David Molina; voice and dialect by Beth McGuire; fight direction by Rick Sordelet; dramaturgy by Matt Cornish; and stage management by Donald E. Claxon.

YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents the east coast premiere of LYDIA by OCTAVIO SOLIS, directed by JULIETTE CARRILLO at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, at York Street) beginning February 6 through February 28. Opening Night is Thursday, February 12. LYDIA features music composed by Chris Webb; sets by Andrew Boyce; costumes by Amanda Seymour; lighting by Jesse Belsky; sound design, additional music, and arrangements by David Molina; voice and dialect by Beth McGuire; fight direction by Rick Sordelet; dramaturgy by Matt Cornish; and stage management by Donald E. Claxon. The cast of LYDIA includes Carlo Alb?n, Christian Barillas, Stephanie Beatriz, Armando Dur?n, Catalina Maynard, Onahoua Rodriguez, and Tony Sancho.

Freddy Rodriguez will guest star as Gio on Ugly Betty on the upcoming episode 'Betty Suarez Land' airing January 29th on ABC. 'Gio returns and Betty tries to make amends, but he's not having it. Meanwhile, Daniel struggles with some shocking family news, on ABC's 'Ugly Betty.' 'Ugly Betty' stars America Ferrera as Betty Suarez, Eric Mabius as Daniel Meade, Tony Plana as Ignacio, Ana Ortiz as Hilda, Ashley Jensen as Christina, Becki Newton as Amanda, Mark Indelicato as Justin, Michael Urie as Marc, Judith Light as Claire Meade and Vanessa Williams as Wilhelmina Slater. Rebecca Romijn is a recurring guest star as Alexis Meade.

Freddy Rodriguez will guest star as Gio on Ugly Betty on the upcoming episode 'Betty Suarez Land' airing January 29th on ABC. 'Gio returns and Betty tries to make amends, but he's not having it. Meanwhile, Daniel struggles with some shocking family news, on ABC's 'Ugly Betty.' 'Ugly Betty' stars America Ferrera as Betty Suarez, Eric Mabius as Daniel Meade, Tony Plana as Ignacio, Ana Ortiz as Hilda, Ashley Jensen as Christina, Becki Newton as Amanda, Mark Indelicato as Justin, Michael Urie as Marc, Judith Light as Claire Meade and Vanessa Williams as Wilhelmina Slater. Rebecca Romijn is a recurring guest star as Alexis Meade.

YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents the east coast premiere of LYDIA by OCTAVIO SOLIS, directed by JULIETTE CARRILLO at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, at York Street) beginning February 6 through February 28. Opening Night is Thursday, February 12. LYDIA features music composed by Chris Webb; sets by Andrew Boyce; costumes by Amanda Seymour; lighting by Jesse Belsky; sound design, additional music, and arrangements by David Molina; voice and dialect by Beth McGuire; fight direction by Rick Sordelet; dramaturgy by Matt Cornish; and stage management by Donald E. Claxon. The cast of LYDIA includes Carlo Alb?n, Christian Barillas, Stephanie Beatriz, Armando Dur?n, Catalina Maynard, Onahoua Rodriguez, and Tony Sancho.

Bernadette Peter is currently starring on ABC's 'Ugly Betty' as Jodie Papadakis the editor running YETI, he recently chatted with 'Ugly Betty' star, Michael Urie for the 'Ugly Betty' podcast, it is now available on iTunes.

Broadway's Aaron Lazar will guest star on the Thursday, December 4th episode of the ABC hit sitcom 'Ugly Betty', he'll be playing the role of 'Claudio'. The episode airs at 8pm (EST).

Performer Rob Bartlett's web site has posted that he will make a guest appearance on Ugly Betty, tonight, October 9, 2008.