Broderick and Lonergan Talk THE STARRY MESSENGER And Friendship At The 92nd Street Y Tonight, 9/30

Matthew Broderick and Kenneth Lonergan have been friends since high school. They worked together before on the film You Can Count on Me, which Lonergan wrote. A high school trip to the Hayden Planetarium is the inspiration for Lonergan's new play, The Starry Messenger, about to open Off-Broadway at The New Group and starring Broderick. The two talk about their friendship and their first stage collaboration tonight at the 92nd Street Y. (more...)

Feeling Better, Parker Posey to Star in FIlm 'Highland Park'

The Lucille Lortel Award-winning Parker Posey has joined the cast of the new film, Highland Park, currently shooting in Detroit. This comes a couple of months after the actress dropped out of Playwrights Horizon's THIS due to a case of Lymes Disease. Parker was replaced by Julianne Nicholson in the production, which begins previews on November 6 and runs through December 2. (more...)

Broderick Led THE STARRY MESSENGER Now Opens 11/23

The New Group will presents the world premiere of The Starry Messenger written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan as the first production in its 2009-2010 season. This production plays a limited Off-Broadway engagement from October 26 - December 12 at The New Group @ Theatre Row, with Official Opening Night now set for Monday, November 23 at 8:00 PM. This delayed opening is due to a last minute cast change (Merwin Goldsmith replaced Jonathan Hadary) as previously reported. (more...)

Comic Legend Elaine May Brings GEORGE IS DEAD to Life at Arizona Theatre Company 10/17-11/7

Arizona Theatre Company presents George Is Dead, a new comedy by acclaimed writer and director Elaine May. (more...)

Comic Legend Elaine May Brings GEORGE IS DEAD to Life at Arizona Theatre Company 10/17-11/7

Arizona Theatre Company presents George Is Dead, a new comedy by acclaimed writer and director Elaine May. (more...)

Comic Legend Elaine May Brings GEORGE IS DEAD to Life at Arizona Theatre Company 10/17-11/7

Arizona Theatre Company presents George Is Dead, a new comedy by acclaimed writer and director Elaine May. (more...)

The Starry Messenger Extends at The New Group Through December 19th

The New Group proudly announces a one-week extension for its current production, Kenneth Lonergan's The Starry Messenger. This world premiere production will now play its final performance on Saturday, December 19 (previous final performance date: December 12)., Previews began Monday, October 26 at The New Group @ Theatre Row, and the show enjoyed its Official Press Opening on Monday, November 23. (more...)

THE STARRY MESSENGER With Broderick & More Set For New Group's 2009-10 Season

The New Group, currently represented Off-Broadway by Ian Bruce's play Groundswell, is pleased to announce its upcoming 2009-2010 season. Leading next season with previews beginning in October 2009 is the world premiere of The Starry Messenger by Kenneth Lonergan, featuring Matthew Broderick. The season continues with a major revival of A Lie of the Mind by Sam Shepard, directed by Ethan Hawke (previews begin January 2010). (more...)

Corthron's 'A COOL DIP IN THE BARREN SAHARAN CRICK' Completes Playwrights Horizon's 2009/2010 Season

Playwrights Horizons, under the leadership of Artistic Director Tim Sanford and Managing Director Leslie Marcus, proudly announces the sixth and final production of its upcoming 2009/2010 Season, as well as additional casting. Presented at the theater company's home at 416 West 42nd Street, the new production will be: A COOL DIP IN THE BARREN SAHARAN CRICK - the World Premiere of a new play by Playwrights Horizons alumna Kia Corthron (Breath, Boom at Playwrights Horizons, Force Continuum), directed by Obie Award winner Chay Yew (Durango at The Public). A co-production with The Play Company (Kate Loewald, Founding Producer) and Culture Project (Allan Buchman, Artistic Director). (more...)

Additional Cast and Creative Announced for New Group's THE STARRY MESSENGER, Starring Broderick

Additional cast and creative team members have been announced for The New Group's THE STARRY MESSENGER, starring Matthew Broderick and, as previously reported, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Oscar-nominated in 2005 for her role in 'Maria Full of Grace.' (more...)

Matthew Broderick: Not Interested in 'Sex' Cameo

IMDB News reports that stage and screen star Matthew Broderick, most recently seen in The New Group's Starry Messenger, has repeatedly turned offers to make guests appearances alongside his wife, Sarah Jessica Parker, in Sex and the City. (more...)

Parker Posey Selected for Sundance Awards Jury; David Hyde Pierce to Host Ceremony 1/30

The 2010 Sundance Film Festival announced today the members of five juries awarding prizes at the Festival, which runs January 21-31, 2010 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. The juries collectively are comprised of individuals from the global arts community, each of whom brings unique perspective and range of experience. (more...)

Matthew Broderick Talks Stage and Paparazzi with the New York Post

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Parker Posey Selected for Sundance Awards Jury; David Hyde Pierce to Host Ceremony 1/30

The 2010 Sundance Film Festival announced today the members of five juries awarding prizes at the Festival, which runs January 21-31, 2010 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. The juries collectively are comprised of individuals from the global arts community, each of whom brings unique perspective and range of experience. (more...)

Arkin, Crudup & Kinnear to Star in 'The Convincer' Flick

The Hollywood Reporter reveals that Alan Arkin, Billy Crudup, and Greg Kinnear have signed on to appear in the upcoming film 'The Convincer.' (more...)

THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER Plays Final Performance at OCPAC on 2/21

The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, a grand concert showcasing the Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award®-winning composer's biggest and most memorable hits, makes its way to the Orange County Performing Arts Center for a special one-week-only engagement February 16 - 21 in Segerstrom Hall. (more...)

Matthew Broderick Set to Star in NBC Comedy BEACH LANE

According to The Hollywood Reporter, stage and film actor Matthew Broderick has signed on to star in the NBC comedy pilot 'Beach Lane'. Brokerick will play a celebrity author put in charge of running a struggling small-town newspaper set in the Hamptons. (more...)

THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER Comes To OCPAC 2/16-21/2010

The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, a grand concert showcasing the Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award®-winning composer's biggest and most memorable hits, makes its way to the Orange County Performing Arts Center for a special one-week-only engagement February 16 - 21 in Segerstrom Hall. (more...)

Batchelor, Bausilio & Corrles Star in Chicago's BILLY ELLIOTT; Complete Casting Announced

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment, has announced, with Broadway In Chicago, casting for the Chicago production of Billy Elliot the Musical, beginning preview performances March 18, 2010 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.). Opening night is Sunday, April 11, 2010. The cast includes John Peter (J.P.) Viernes who joins the previously announced actors Tommy Batchelor, Giuseppe Bausilio and Cesar Corrales in the role of ‘Billy'. (more...)

BroadwayWorld.com's On This Day - April 25, 2010

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on April 25 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events! (more...)

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