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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Bobby Cannavale to Join Lauren Ambrose in Broadway's Funny Girl by Andy Propst

Two-time Tony Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Bobby Cannavale will star as Nick Arnstein opposite the previously announced Lauren Ambrose as Fanny Brice in the upcoming revival of Funny …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:19PM

Tiffany Haas to Play Glinda Second North American Tour of Wicked by Andy Propst

Tiffany Haas will assume the role of Glinda in the second North American tour of Wicked on September 27, during the show's engagement at the Benedum Center. Haas has appeared in the …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:06PM

Tiffany Haas to Play Glinda in Second North American Tour of Wicked by Andy Propst

Tiffany Haas will assume the role of Glinda in the second North American tour of Wicked on September 27, during the show's engagement at the Benedum Center. Haas has appeared in the …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:06PM

Soho Rep Announces 2011-2012 Season by Andy Propst

Soho Rep has announced its 2011-2012 season. The company will begin the year with David Adjmi's Elective Affinities, which will begin performances on November 17. Sarah Benson will di…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:18PM

Mint Theater Extends Teresa Deevy's Temporal Powers Through October 9 by Andy Propst

The Mint Theater has announced an additional one-week extension of its production of Teresa Deevy's Temporal Powers, which will now play through October 9. Jonathan Bank has directed t…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:45PM

Wynton Marsalis at 50 Concert Set for October 13 Live From Lincoln Center Broadcast by Andy Propst

PBS will broadcast Jazz at Lincoln Center's Wynton Marsalis at 50 as part of its Live From Lincoln Center series on Thursday, October 13 at 8pm (check local listings). The concert feat…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:26AM

Debbie Allen, Andy Blankenbuehler, Judith Ivey, et al. Receive Suzi Award Nominations by Andy Propst

The nominations for the 2010-2011 Suzi Awards, which recognize excellence in Atlanta Theatre, have been announced. The prizes will be presented in a ceremony to be held on Monday, November …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:57AM

West End's The Lion King to Play 5,000th Performance by Andy Propst

The West End production of The Lion King will play its 5,000th performance at the Lyceum Theatre on Tuesday, September 13. Based on the 1994 Disney animated film, the stage musical featur…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:57AM

The Phantom of the Opera at Royal Albert Hall to Be Broadcast in U.S. Movie Theaters by Andy Propst

A performance of the previously announced The Phantom of the Opera at Royal Albert Hall 25th anniversary concert will be broadcast live to movie theaters in the U.S. on October 2 at 2pm (ET)…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:17AM

Olivier Award Winner Lesli Margherita to Star in Zorro in Shanghai by Andy Propst

Lesli Margherita will reprise her Olivier Award winning portrayal of Inez in Zorro the Musical at the Oriental Art Center in Shanghai, to run October 26 - November 13. Her other stage cre…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:31AM

The Fartiste to Begin Off-Broadway Run in October by Andy Propst

Casting has been announced for The Fartiste, which will begin an Off-Broadway run at Sofia's Downstairs on October 9, with an opening scheduled for October 27. With book by Charlie Sch…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:13AM

The Fartiste to Begin Off-Broadway Run in October by Andy Propst

Casting has been announced for The Fartiste, which will begin an Off-Broadway run at Sofia's Downstairs on October 9, with an opening scheduled for October 27. John Gould Rubin will di…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:13AM
Monday, September 12, 2011

Review: The Lapsburgh Layover by Andy Propst

This mostly giddy romp set in a fictional mystery dinner theater inspires both guffaws and groans.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM

Claire Danes, Lea Michele, Ian Somerhalder, Sofia Vergara, et al. Set for 2011 Emmy Awards by Andy Propst

An updated list of presenters for the 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards, which will be held on Sunday, September 18 in Los Angeles and broadcast live on FOX, has been announced. Presenters will in…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:32PM

Katherine Kelly, Steve Pemberton, Sophie Thompson Set for National Theatre's She Stoops to Conquer by Andy Propst

Katherine Kelly, Steve Pemberton, and Sophie Thompson will appear in Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer, which will play in the National Theatre's Olivier Theatre beginning i…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:12PM

Lea Michele, Ian Somerhalder, Sofia Vergara, et al. Set for 2011 Emmy Awards by Andy Propst

Don Cheadle, Kaley Cuoco, Rob Lowe, Melissa McCarthy, Lea Michele, and Ian Somerhalder will join previously announced celebrities Will Arnett, Zooey Deschanel, Ashton Kutcher, Julianna Margu…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:32PM

Eric Kunze to Star in San Diego Musical Theatre's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Andy Propst

Eric Kunze will play the title role in San Diego Musical Theatre's production of the megamix version of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamc…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:06PM

Mary McCormack Welcomes Third Daughter by Andy Propst

Tony nominee Mary McCormack and her husband, producer Michael Morris, have welcomed their third child, a baby girl, according to a report on TVGuide.com. The couple has two other daughters…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:05PM

New Georges Announces Casting for Sylvan Oswald's Nightlands by Andy Propst

New Georges has announced casting for Sylvan Oswald's Nightlands, to run October 5-29 at HERE Arts Center. Tamilla Woodard will direct the production. The memory play, loosely inspire…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:06PM

Judith Jamison to Receive The Town Hall's Friend of the Arts Award by Andy Propst

Judith Jamison will receive The Town Hall's Friend of the Arts award at a gala event to be held on October 16. The prize is presented annually to individuals in recognition and appreci…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:39PM

Bill Irwin, Sam Waterston, Frank Wood et al. Set for Public Theater's King Lear by Andy Propst

The Public Theater has announced complete casting for Shakespeare's King Lear, to run October 18 - November 20. James MacDonald will direct the production. The company will feature, a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:53AM

Shirley Jones, Lea Thompson, et al. Set for Broadway Rocks Anaheim 2011 by Andy Propst

An initial lineup of performers has been announced for Broadway Rocks Anaheim 2011, a benefit concert to be offered on November 5 at 8pm at the Heritage Forum. Calvin Remsberg will direct t…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:37AM

Plays by Stephen Belber, Cusi Cram, Florencia Lozano Set for LAByrinth's Barn Series by Andy Propst

LAByrinth Theater Company has announced an initial slate of plays that will be presented as part of its 12th annual Barn Series, a year-long festival of free staged readings highlighting 13 …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:24AM

CAP21 Announces Complete Casting for Southern Comfort by Andy Propst

Complete casting has been announced for Southern Comfort, which will play CAP21, October 5-29. Tom Caruso will direct the production, which will have musical direction by Emily Otto. The s…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:01AM

Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith, Sheridan Smith, et al. Set for Dustin Hoffman-Directed Quartet Film by Andy Propst

Principal casting has been announced for the movie version of Ronald Harwood's play Quartet, according to a report in The Hollywood Reporter. Stage and screen star Dustin Hoffman will …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:44AM

Three Stooges Movie, with Sean Hayes, Jane Lynch, et al., Set for April 4 Opening by Andy Propst

The new movie based on The Three Stooges will open on April 4, according to a report on Deadline.com. Peter and Bobby Farrelly are directing the project. As previously reported, the film …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:03AM

PHOTO FLASH: Patrick Breen, Bill Irwin, et al. at Sweet and Sad Opening by Andy Propst

The Public Theater's production of Richard Nelson's Sweet and Sad opened September 11. Playwright Nelson has directed his script. Along with cast members, the guests at the openi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:36AM

After Show with David Bedella to Play London's Alley Cat Bar by Andy Propst

After Show with David Bedella will begin a run at London's Alley Cat Bar in Soho, on Thursday, October 13. The monthly event will continue to be offered ever second Thursday of the mon…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:07AM
Sunday, September 11, 2011

Review: Bogboy by Andy Propst

Sorcha Fox and Steve Blount give powerful performances in Deirdre Kinahan's richly imagined play about an unlikely friendship.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Friday, September 9, 2011

VIDEO FLASH: Alan Alda, Laura Benanti, Laura Linney on Showtime's The Big C by Andy Propst

Showtime has released a clip from the September 12 episode of The Big C which will feature Alan Alda and Laura Benanti as guest stars. The show stars Laura Linney, who plays a woman who rec…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:30PM

Metropolitan Opera to Offer Free September 22 Dress Rehearsal of Anna Bolena by Andy Propst

The Metropolitan Opera will offer a free open dress rehearsal of Donizetti's Anna Bolena on Thursday, September 22 at 11am. David McVicar will direct the production, which will be cond…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:13PM

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