David James News

Hairspray, New Line Cinema's upcoming film version of the Broadway smash, is currently in production for a July 20th release

Year-end round up of the best in regional/Equity theatre productions seen in Baltimore in 2006.

Turtle Shell Productions and artistic director John W. Cooper present the New York premiere of Norman Beim's comedy/drama, On a Darkling Plain, which takes place during the final days of the McCarthy era. The play is the winner of the Americana Theatre's David James Ellis Memorial Award and was chosen as best new play in a nationwide competition conducted by the Street Players Theatre in Norman, Oklahoma.

Two Tracy Turnblads recently met on the set of Hairspray, New Line Cinema's upcoming film version of the Broadway smash.

WHO: Toby's Dinner Theatre of Baltimore WHAT: It's a Wonderful Life: The Musical WHEN: Through January 14th, Thurs - Sun, with select Weds and Thurs matinees HOW MUCH: Prices vary. Go to www.tobysdinnertheatre.com

WHO: Toby's Dinner Theatre of Columbia WHAT: Kiss, Me Kate WHEN: through November 19th. Times and prices vary. Go to www.tobysdinnertheatre.com

Turtle Shell Productions has announced its next show, a trilogy of one-acts by Norman Beim entitled Stranger Than Fiction; 3 Plays Based on Fact.

WHO: Toby's Dinner Theatre of Baltimore WHAT: Disney's Beauty and the Beast WHEN & HOW MUCH: Now through May 28, call the theatre for show times and prices.

The Helen Hayes Awards honor achievement, celebrate, and promote the Washington D.C. professional theatre.