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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Hugh Laurie to Perform at Manhattan Center on September 10 by Brian Scott Lipton

Actor Hugh Laurie will be performing with The Cooper Bottom Band in the Grand Ballroom of Manhattan Center on September 10 in support of his debut album Let Them Talk. The album, produced …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:45PM

Bill Galarno, Rachael Hip-Flores, Merle Louise Set for Judith Shakespeare Company's Cymbeline by Brian Scott Lipton

The Judith Shakespeare Company will present three "Shakespeare Unplugged" concert performances of Cymbeline, July 17-19 at 7pm at Theatre 54 at Shetler Studios. Joanne Zipay will…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:37PM

Review: An Evening With Laura Osnes by Brian Scott Lipton

The Broadway star's highly enjoyable cabaret debut at the Cafe Carlyle is a superb showcase for her flexibility and versatility as a performer.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Hugh Jackman to Host June 23 Tropfest in Bryant Park by Brian Scott Lipton

Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman will host Tropfest, a festival of short films, to take place starting at 3pm on Saturday, June 23 at Bryant Park. The eight 2012 finalists to be screened in T…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:09AM

Dirty Dancing UK Tour Announces New Casting by Brian Scott Lipton

The UK national tour of the musical Dirty Dancing- The Classic Story On Stage has announced new casting for the remainder of its 2012-2013 tour, beginning with its engagement at the Birmingh…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:48AM

Feature: INTERVIEW: Pat Sajak Takes The Odd Couple For a Spin by Brian Scott Lipton

The Emmy Award-winning television star discusses starring in Neil Simon's comedy, the success of Wheel of Fortune, and his future plans.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00AM
Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Broadway's Jesus Christ Superstar May Close on July 1 by Brian Scott Lipton

The Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Jesus Christ Superstar will close on Sunday, July 1 at the Neil Simon Theatre unless business improves, according to the show&…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:46PM

Video Feature: VIDEO FEATURE: Abigail/1702 by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

Chloe Sevigny, Patrick Heusinger, Laila Robins, and Paxton Whitehead discussing starring in Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's new play at the Powerhouse Theater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:11PM

Matt De Angelis, Julie Reiber to Star in Guild Hall's The Last Five Years by Brian Scott Lipton

Julie Reiber and Matt De Angelis will star in a one-night only performance of Jason Robert Brown's award-winning musical The Last Five Years on Friday, August 3 in the John Drew Theater…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:42PM

Jon Bernthal to Star in MCC Theater's Small Engine Repair by Brian Scott Lipton

MCC Theater will present John Pollono's play Small Engine Repair at the Lucille Lortel Theater as the third play in its 2012-2013 season, running May 16 through June 23. The production …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:39PM

Antonio Banderas to Appear in Pedro Almodovar's I'm So Excited Film by Brian Scott Lipton

Stage and screen star Antonio Banderas will appear in director Pedro Almodovar's new film I'm So Excited, scheduled to be released in September 2013, according to The Hollywood Rep…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:55PM

Samantha Harris to Co-Host NBC's Stars Earn Stripes by Brian Scott Lipton

Broadway veteran and television personality Samantha Harris will co-host the new NBC-TV reality series Stars Earn Stripes alongside retired U.S. General Wesley Clark, according to EW.com. Th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:51PM

Tony Award Winner Victor Spinetti Has Died by Brian Scott Lipton

Actor Victor Spinetti, who won a Tony Award and Theatre World Award in 1965 for his work in Oh, What a Lovely War, has died at age 82, according to reports. A native of Wales, Spinetti work…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:46PM

George Clooney to Produce Movie Version of August: Osage County With Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts by Brian Scott Lipton

George Clooney and Grant Heslov have signed on to prodcue the film version of Tracy Letts' August: Osage County. John Wells will direct the film, which will star Oscar winners Meryl Str…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:23PM
Monday, June 18, 2012

Sydney James Harcourt, Liz Mikel Set for Dallas Theater Center's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Brian Scott Lipton

Sydney James Harcourt and Liz Mikel will star in Dallas Theater Center production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, June 22-Aug…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:20PM

Oscar Nominee Susan Tyrrell Has Died by Brian Scott Lipton

Oscar nominee and Broadway veteran Susan Tyrrell has died at age 67 after a long illness, according to published reports. Tyrrell began her career as a teenager in regional theater and late…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:49PM

Larry Hochman, Doug Katsarsos, Bill Schemerhorn Win Daytime Emmy Awards by Brian Scott Lipton

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the winners of the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sunday, June 17 at the Westin Bonaventure i…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:22PM

FOX's Glee to Debut on September 13 by Brian Scott Lipton

The fourth season of FOX's hit musical series Glee will premiere on Thursday, September 13. As previously, the new season will have a "show-within-a-show" format featuring th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:37PM

Spike Lee to Direct Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth at Broadway's Longacre Theatre by Brian Scott Lipton

Academy Award nominee Spike Lee will direct the one-man show, Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth to run at Broadway's Longacre Theatre, July 31-August 5. The show, which tells the life story…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:19PM

Mandy Patinkin to Narrate PBS' American Masters Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance by Brian Scott Lipton

Tony Award winner Mandy Patinkin will narrate American Masters Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance, to premiere nationally on Friday, December 28 at 9pm on PBS. The show, part of PBS'…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:21AM

Sam Mendes' Production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to Play London Palladium in 2013 by Brian Scott Lipton

A new musical production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will officially open at the London Palladium in June 2013. It will be directed by Academy Award winner Sam Mendes, with a book…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:29AM
Sunday, June 17, 2012

Review: Uncle Vanya by Brian Scott Lipton

Reed Birney is marvelous as the title character in Sam Gold's highly affecting, remarkably atmospheric production of Anton Chekhov's classic drama.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM

Patti LuPone Extends 54 Below Engagement of Far Away Places Through June 23 by Brian Scott Lipton

Tony Award winner Patti LuPone will extend the engagement of her critically acclaimed cabaret act Far Away Places at 54 Below, June 19-June 23. LuPone's shows will replace those of And…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:56PM
Saturday, June 16, 2012

Cheyenne Jackson Joins Mockingbird Lane Pilot by Brian Scott Lipton

Broadway veteran Cheyenne Jackson will guest star on the pilot of NBC's Mockingbird Lane, according to Deadline.com. The proposed series, a reboot of The Munsters will star Broadway ve…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Michael Boyd, Kenneth Branagh, Kate Winslet Receive Queen's Birthday Honours by Brian Scott Lipton

Queen Elizabeth II has announced her list of 2012 birthday honours. Among the many entertainment personalities who have been recognized this year are, Royal Shakespeare Company artistic dir…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:53AM
Friday, June 15, 2012

Bring It On: The Musical to Perform July 19 on NBC's Today by Brian Scott Lipton

The cast of the Broadway-bound musical Bring It On: The Musical will perform live on NBC's Today on Tuesday, July 19. The show, which has been touring the country, will play Broadway&a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:30PM

Bring It On: The Musical to Perform June 19 on NBC's Today by Brian Scott Lipton

The cast of the Broadway-bound musical Bring It On: The Musical will perform live on NBC's Today on Tuesday, June 19. The show, which has been touring the country, will play Broadway&a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:30PM

Deborah Hedwall, Brian Hutchison, Victor Slezak Set for Bay Street's Men's Lives by Brian Scott Lipton

Full cast and creative team have been announced for the Bay Street Theatre production of Joe Pintauro's Men's Lives, based on the book by Peter Matthiessen, to run July 3-29. Harri…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:24PM

Nicole Scherzinger to Join Britian's The X Factor by Brian Scott Lipton

Singer and actress Nicole Scherzinger will join Louis Walsh, Gary Barlow and Tulisa Contostavlos as judges on the British version of the reality singing competition The X Factor. She will re…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:59PM

Christina Ricci to Star in Around the Block Film by Brian Scott Lipton

Stage and screen star Christina Ricci will star in the Australian film Around the Block, according to published reports. The film will be written and directed by Sarah Spillane. She will pl…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:15PM
Thursday, June 14, 2012

Jeremy Jordan to Join NBC's Smash by Brian Scott Lipton

2012 Tony Award nominee and Theatre World Award winner Jeremy Jordan will join the cast of NBC's Smash next season, according to TVLine.com. The site reports he will play a sexy, stra…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:09PM

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