Woody Allen News

Executive Producer Aaron Grant has announced the addition of Emmy Award-winning actress Robin Strasser to the cast of the reading of Gary Morgenstein's new play, A TOMATO CAN'T GROW IN THE BRONX at the Jerry Orbach Theatre at the Snapple Theatre Center on December 20, 2011 at 3:30pm.

Following sold out runs on Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club and Off-Broadway at Classic Stage Company, VENUS IN FUR, the acclaimed new play by David Ives, directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie, will transfer to Broadway's Lyceum Theatre starring Tony Award nominee Nina Arianda and Emmy Award nominee Hugh Dancy.

This winter/spring season, The Kentucky Center is offering something for everyone. The Winter/Spring 2012 season includes dance, comedy, zydeco, pop, orchestra, country and even kitchen king Anthony Bourdain.

Connecticut Repertory Theatre debuts far-from-bland comedy that gets Connecticut laughing at itself.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will honor Steve Guttenberg with a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, December 12, at 11:30 a.m.

Music for the American Wing- a weekend of events- marks the completed renovation of the New American Wing Galleries for Paintings, Sculpture.

The Carlyle Hotel (Erich Steinbock, Managing Director) has announced the 2012 Winter season of performers at the legendary Cafe Carlyle - the "favorite of all New York nightspots," says Liz Smith - another New York legend.

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces the cast & creative team for The Last Romance by Joe DiPietro, beginning December 7. Directed by Drama Desk Award winner Russell Treyz, The Last Romance will run in the Gompertz Theatre (located at 1247 1st Street,Sarasota,FL) through February 11. Opening night is Friday, December 9 at 8pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.FloridaStudioTheatre.org, by phone at (941) 366-9000 or by visiting the Box Office.

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) has announced the cast & creative team for The Last Romance by Joe DiPietro, beginning December 7. Directed by Drama Desk Award winner Russell Treyz, The Last Romance will run in the Gompertz Theatre (located at 1247 1st Street, Sarasota, FL) through February 11. Opening night is Friday, December 9 at 8pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.FloridaStudioTheatre.org, by phone at (941) 366-9000 or by visiting the Box Office.

According to published reports, stage veteran Peter Weller is set to join previously announced Chrias Pine and Zachary Quinto in the upcoming sequel to J.J. Abrams' 'Star Trek.' Weller will play a CEO in the film, which is set for a May 2013 release.

Nellie McKay to perform on Sunday, February 12, 7 p.m. at the Bomhard Theater.

E! Entertainment announced today a talent deal with David Burtka in which he will serve as correspondent for "E! News," as well as other programming initiatives, including participating in "Live from the Red Carpet" and E! Specials.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will honor Steve Guttenberg with a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, December 12, at 11:30 a.m.

Multitalented actor Liev Schreiber has been cast in the title role in the SHOWTIME pilot RAY DONOVAN, a drama set in Hollywood, California. Production will begin in Los Angeles in early 2012. RAY DONOVAN is a SHOWTIME production and is created by Southland creator Ann Biderman. Biderman, Mark Gordon and Bryan Zuriff will executive produce.

The Actors Fund is proud to continue their 'Musical Monday' benefits - a special series of intimate concerts with some of theatre's finest performers including Brian Stokes Mitchell, Melissa Manchester, Peter Gallagher, Valarie Pettiford, Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner, Sam Harris, Stephen Schwartz and Carol Channing. The Actors Fund presents a very special Musical Monday -in the historic lobby of the Pantages Theatre with TONY Award Winner Betty Buckley in 'AH MEN! The Boys of Broadway.' The concert will be held on Monday, December 5th - 8:30pm.

BroadwayWorld.com is very excited to share news straight from Tony-winner Betty Buckley that she will soon head back into the studio to record a new album capturing songs from her recent and upcoming hit engagements of AH MEN! The Boys of Broadway. In the show, Buckley performs men's songs from Broadway shows that she has always wanted to sing, including numbers from Sweeney Todd, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, Pippin, Mame and La Cage Aux Folles.

Comedian/actress/writer NANCY REDMAN has received the 2011 United Solo Best Comedian for her play 'CLUTTER: I'm Saving My Life and It's Killing Me', directed by AUSTIN PENDLETON.

The Play Company will present the U.S. debut of WORKING ON A SPECIAL DAY, which the company will present in collaboration with Mexico City-based Por Piedad Teatro.