Broadway Lights Will Be Dimmed in Honor of Charles Durning Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 27, 2012
The Broadway community mourns the loss of acclaimed actor Charles Durning, who passed away on Monday at age 89. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in his memory tonight, Thursday, December 27th, at exactly 8:00pm for one minute.
Photo Blast from the Past: Remembering Charles Durning
by Walter McBride - Dec 27, 2012
The Broadway community mourns the loss of acclaimed actor Charles Durning, who passed away on Monday at age 89. Take a look back with photos from BroadwayWorld's own senior photographer Walter McBride.
Shakespeare Theatre Celebrates Holidays with A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Now thru 12/30
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2012
The Shakespeare Theatre Company, recipient of the 2012 Regional Theatre Tony Award, kicks off its holiday season with William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Director Ethan McSweeny (Much Ado About Nothing, The Merchant of Venice) takes a fresh approach to this well-loved play filled with magic and wonder. The production runs at STC's Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street NW) from tonight, November 15-December 30, 2012.
Angela Lansbury Set to Headline THE CHALK GARDEN, Fall 2013
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 5, 2012
Angela Lansbury, whose career has spanned close to seven decades in film and theatre, is currently gearing up for an Australian tour of DRIVING MISS DAISY opposite James Earl Jones. The tour, which launches in February, will wrap up in June 2013 - but don't expect Lansbury to take too much down time. She tells the Sydney Morning Herald that she'll be back to performing next fall in New York, in a new production of Enid Bagnold's THE CHALK GARDEN.
Shakespeare Theatre Celebrates Holidays with A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, 11/15-12/30
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2012
The Shakespeare Theatre Company, recipient of the 2012 Regional Theatre Tony Award®, kicks off its holiday season with William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Director Ethan McSweeny (Much Ado About Nothing, The Merchant of Venice) takes a fresh approach to this well-loved play filled with magic and wonder. The production runs at STC's Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street NW) from November 15-December 30, 2012.
Review - Bring It On: Blithe Spirit
by Ben Peltz - Aug 27, 2012
Reviewing mindless fun can be dangerous terrain. In the first half of the last century magnificent wits like P.G. Wodehouse and George S. Kaufman wrote the books for mindlessly fun musical comedies showcasing scores by the likes of Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hart and the Gershwins that invented a new sophistication in American music and lyrics. The plots may have been silly, but the mindless fun of 1920s and 30s (Of Thee I Sing, Anything Goes, The Boys From Syracuse for starters) was often literate and inventive.
Photo Coverage: Kristin Davis, John Larroquette, and More Celebrate Gore Vidal
by Walter McBride - Aug 23, 2012
Friends and admirers from film, television and theatre presented selections of Vidal's famous works, as well as share personal remembrances and stories. Patricipants included: Susan Sarandon, John Larroquette, James Earl Jones, Alan Cumming, Christine Ebersole, and many more. BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration and we bring you full photo coverage of the star-studded arrivals below.
TV Exclusive: Susan Sarandon, Alan Cumming, James Earl Jones, and More Remember Gore Vidal
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 23, 2012
Friends and admirers from film, television and theatre presented selections of Vidal's famous works, as well as share personal remembrances and stories. Patricipants included: Susan Sarandon, John Larroquette, James Earl Jones, Alan Cumming, Christine Ebersole, and mnay more. BroadwayWorld brings you exclusive highlights below!
Gore Vidal Biography Planned for 2015
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 22, 2012
According to the New York Times, Doubleday will soon publish a biography of recently deceased playwright Gore Vidal. Jay Parini, a friend of Vidal's for many years, will write the book, which is planned to be released in 2015.
Review - The Best Man: Change We Can Believe In
by Ben Peltz - Aug 8, 2012
Two days after the death of its author, I had the pleasure of taking in director Michael Wilson's outstanding revival of The Best Man – one of the best evenings Broadway had to offer last season – for the third time. Gore Vidal most certainly went out with a landslide victory.
PBS' AMERICAN MASTERS: GORE VIDAL Now Available for Streaming
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 3, 2012
Beginning today, PBS and American Masters are making the 2003 documentary American Masters The Education of Gore Vidal available for streaming on the American Masters website (http://pbs.org/americanmasters) and PBS Video (http://pbs.org/video) to commemorate the life of the eclectic intellectual who passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at age 86.
Theater Talk Rebroadcasts Interview with Playwright Gore Vidal, 8/3-6
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 3, 2012
THEATER TALK remembers the late novelist, playwright, historian and political pundit Gore Vidal in a rebroadcast of an interview recorded in October 2000 and updated for the current Broadway run of his 1960 play, The Best Man. The interview was related to the play's first-ever revival on Broadway in 2000.
Theater Talk Rebroadcasts Interview with Playwright Gore Vidal, 8/3-6
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2012
THEATER TALK remembers the late novelist, playwright, historian and political pundit Gore Vidal in a rebroadcast of an interview recorded in October 2000 and updated for the current Broadway run of his 1960 play, The Best Man. The interview was related to the play's first-ever revival on Broadway in 2000.
Broadway to Dim Lights for Gore Vidal on Friday
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 1, 2012
The Broadway community mourns the loss of celebrated writer Gore Vidal, who passed away yesterday at age 86. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in his memory on Friday, August 3rd, at exactly 8:00 p.m. for one minute.
STAGE TUBE: Flashback - Gore Vidal on THE BEST MAN and More
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 1, 2012
Gore Vidal, the writer recognized as one of the foremost authors and essayists of the last several decades, passed away yesterday at 86 years old. Vidal is currently represented on Broadway by the star-studded revival of THE BEST MAN, which began a limited run on April 1, was twice extended, and will close on September 9. THE BEST MAN also saw a Broadway run in 2000, at which time Vidal appeared on Theater Talk - view the appearance below.
Video Flash: THE BEST MAN's Stamos, Davis Guest on GAA
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 1, 2012
John Stamos and Kristin Davis, who recently joined the cast of Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN on Broadway, were guests on yesterday's edition of GOOD AFTERNOON AMERICA on ABC. The actors discussed their hit Broadway play as well as their early beginnings in television. To view their appearance, click here!
Broadway Records to Record New Concept Album of JEKYLL & HYDE; BWW to Host Liner Notes Essay Contest!
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2012
BroadwayWorld.com and Broadway Records are co-sponsoring a liner notes essay contest for the new Jekyll & Hyde studio concept recording. Fans will have the opportunity to submit a 250 to 500 word essay for consideration. Five finalists will be chosen by the staff of BroadwayWorld.com in consultation with Broadway Records. Frank Wildhorn, Constantine Maroulis and Broadway Records will select the Grand Prize Winner who will have his or her liner notes essay will be included in the upcoming recording.
Cybill Shepherd, Kristin Davis, John Stamos Join THE BEST MAN Tomorrow, 7/10
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 9, 2012
Golden Globe Award winner CYBILL SHEPHERD and Emmy Award nominee KRISTIN DAVIS will make their Broadway debuts while Emmy Award nominee JOHN STAMOS makes his Broadway straight play debut when they join the cast of the Tony-nominated Broadway revival of Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN tomorrow, Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 7:00pm.
TV EXCLUSIVE: Sneak Peek - Candice Bergen Chats BEST MAN on 'Rock Center'
by Stage Tube - Jun 14, 2012
Candice Bergen is now appearing in Broadway's THE BEST MAN, and shares the stage with such bold-face names as John Larroquette, James Earl Jones, Eric McCormack and Angela Lansbury. The actress told Rock Center's Harry Smith that eight performances a week is something that helps to keep her sane. Bergen will be featured this Thursday, June 14 on NBC's 'Rock Center with Brian Williams' at 10pm/9c. Want a sneak peek at the segment? BWW presents an exclusive clip below!
John Stamos Joins Cast of MY MAN IS A LOSER
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 13, 2012
Deadline.com reports that John Stamos has joined the cast of the indie comedy MY MAN IS A LOSER. The actor will join previously announced cast members Michael Rappaport and Bryan Callen.
TV EXCLUSIVE: Sneak Peek - Candice Bergen Chats BEST MAN on 'Rock Center'
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 11, 2012
Candice Bergen is now appearing in Broadway's THE BEST MAN, and shares the stage with such bold-face names as John Larroquette, James Earl Jones, Eric McCormack and Angela Lansbury. The actress told Rock Center's Harry Smith that eight performances a week is something that helps to keep her sane. Bergen will be featured this Thursday, June 14 on NBC's 'Rock Center with Brian Williams' at 10pm/9c. Want a sneak peek at the segment? BWW presents an exclusive clip below!
Mark Blum to Permanently Replace Michael McKean in THE BEST MAN
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 4, 2012
Producers of the Tony-nominated Broadway revival of Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN have announced that Obie Award winner MARK BLUM will permanently assume the role of Dick Jensen, the role regularly played by MICHAEL McKEAN. Blum, who originated the same role in the 2000 Broadway revival, appeared off-Broadway this past year in Paul Weitz's Lonely, I'm Not at Second Stage and We Live Here by Zoe Kazan at Manhattan Theatre Club.