Will Rogers News

A press preview for the musical comedy Lone Star Love, which begins previews on November 1st at the Belasco Theatre, was held at the Hilton Theatre Studios in New York City on August 23rd.

Political humorist Will Durst is a funny guy but many of his jokes seem rescued from the recycling bin rather than ripped from the headlines.

'Voices of the Town -- A Vaudeville Salute!' will invade the South Street Seaport.

Playwrights Horizons has announced the creation of Live for Five, a new initiative as part of the theater company's Arts Access program, which allows the institution to reach out to those who may not be able to afford the cost of a full-price theater ticket.

LONE STAR LOVE, a new musical comedy starring Academy Award nominee Randy Quaid in his Broadway debut as Colonel John Falstaff, has announced full casting as it begins rehearsals this week for its Seattle engagement at The 5th Avenue Theatre, September 8 - 30. LONE STAR LOVE will open on Broadway on Monday, December 3 at New York's Belasco Theatre; previews will begin Thursday, November 1.

Lone Star Love, a new musical comedy starring Academy Award-nominee Randy Quaid in his Broadway debut as Colonel John Falstaff, will open on Broadway on Monday, December 3rd at the Belasco Theatre

Broadway's super new hit, Mary Poppins will be mentioned on 'Jeopardy!' today, Wednesday, July 18 in a category called 'Musicals' in the Double Jeopardy round of the show.

Playwrights Horizons has announced additional casting and details for the first production of its 2007/2008 Season, the World Premiere of 100 Saints You Should Know, a new play by Kate Fodor

Ken Davenport and Robyn Goodman, in association with Walt Grossman, Ruth Hendel, Sharon Karmazin, Matt Murphy and Mark Shacket, have announced that Altar Boyz, the acclaimed musical comedy at New World Stages, will play its 1000th performance on Sunday July 22nd

Tony Award-winning producer, Stewart F. Lane (Thoroughly Modern Millie, La Cage aux Folles) and co-owner of The Palace Theatre, introduces his new book 'Let's Put on a Show!' an engaging and entertaining reference guide for theatrical producing novices.

Peter Stone, who is credited with the original book and concept for Curtains, the New Musical Comedy Whodunit, will be honored on 'Theater Talk' on Friday, June 29th with 'Remembering Peter Stone,' a tribute to the great librettist.

A new musical created by Tony Award-nominated Jersey Boys bookwriters Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice may bow at Chicago's Goodman Theatre next year in a production starring Tony Award-winner Tommy Tune.

WHO: Toby's Dinner Theatre of Baltimore WHAT: Grease WHEN: Through August 19. Schedule varies. HOW MUCH: Go to www.tobysdinnertheatre.com or call 1-866-99TOBYS.

In 'Let's Put On A Show,' the legendary Mickey Rooney will offer a night of laughter, anecdotes, songs and a tribute to screen partner Judy Garland.

Curtains will play its 100th performance on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Saturday, June 16th at 8pm. The show opened on March 22, 2007 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre

On Thursday, June 7th at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Center, 2007 Tony Award-nominee, and three-time Tony Award-winning Broadway Producer Stewart Lane, joined by Tony-winner Leslie Uggams, Tony-nominee Dee Hoty and acclaimed vocalist Julie Budd, took part in a performance, discussion and signing.

The Shape of Things, Neil LaBute's critically acclaimed dark comedy, will receive a limited six week run at the Sidewalk Studio Theatre in Los Angeles.

David Hyde Pierce has won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for Curtains.

On Thursday, June 7th at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Center, 2007 Tony Award-nominee, and three-time Tony Award-winning Broadway Producer Stewart Lane, joined by Tony-winner Leslie Uggams, Tony-nominee Dee Hoty and acclaimed vocalist Julie Budd took part in 'Let's Put on a Show!.'

A number from Curtains, the new Broadway musical comedy, will be featured on the 'CBS Early Show' on Saturday, June 9. The show airs locally on WCBS-TV, Channel 2 from 7:00-9:00 AM