Rufous Hound to Make Stage Début in UTOPIA Cast this Summerby BWW News Desk - May 8, 2012Artistic Directors Steve Marmion and Max Roberts today announce the full cast for their joint new writing project UTOPIA, which is making its world premiere at Live Theatre on Thursday 31 May, before transferring to Soho Theatre on Wednesday 20 June, with opening night on Thursday 21 June. UTOPIA will star: Tobi Bakare (Greenland National Theatre; Crawling In The Dark Almeida Theatre and Gone Too Far, Royal Court Theatre); Laura Elphinstone (Top Girls, Chichester Festival Theatre/Trafalgar Studios; A Month in the Country, Chichester Festival Theatre and the film adaptation of The History Boys); Rufus Hound making his theatre debut, is most well-known for his regular team captainship on Argumental, Celebrity Juice, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Never Mind The Buzzcocks; Pamela Miles (Darker Shores, Hampstead Theatre; Pygmalion, Theatre Royal Bath/Old Vic London and Lone Star Mark Three, Salisbury Playhouse); also making her stage debut Sophia Myles who is most well-known for her leading roles in film and TV including Tristan and Isolde and Spooks and David Whitaker one of the founders of Live Theatre, Newcastle, his theatre credits include The Pitmen Painters (Live Theatre/National Theatre/Broadway and West End) plus extensive credits for the Royal Shakespeare Company and Donmar Warehouse. (more...)
TheatreZone Announces Season 8 Hot Seatsby Beau Higgins - May 5, 2012TheatreZone opens Season 8 in December with A Funny Thing Happened On The Way to the Forum. Broadway's great farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written -- the perfect escape from life's troubles. With Book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, music and lyrics by the legendary Stephen Sondheim, Forum takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from time-tested, 2000 year old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville. The result is a non-stop laugh-fest in which a crafty slave (Pseudolus) struggles to win the hand of a beautiful but slow-witted courtesan (Philia) for his young master (Hero), in exchange for freedom. (more...)
Bravo Renews MILLION DOLLAR LISTING NEW YORKby TV News Desk - May 4, 2012As the season one finale of MILLION DOLLAR LISTING NEW YORK delivered its highest rated episode of the season among all key demos with 1.1 million total viewers, Bravo Media greenlights a second season of the popular real estate series. (more...)
ESPN Announces Return of 30 FOR 30 Film Seriesby TV News Desk - May 15, 2012ESPN Films has announced the return of the Emmy-nominated and Peabody Award-winning 30 FOR 30 film series. (more...)
TheatreZone Announces Season 8 Hot Seatsby Beau Higgins - May 12, 2012TheatreZone opens Season 8 in December with A Funny Thing Happened On The Way to the Forum. Broadway's great farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written -- the perfect escape from life's troubles. With Book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, music and lyrics by the legendary Stephen Sondheim, Forum takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from time-tested, 2000 year old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville. The result is a non-stop laugh-fest in which a crafty slave (Pseudolus) struggles to win the hand of a beautiful but slow-witted courtesan (Philia) for his young master (Hero), in exchange for freedom. (more...)
Fifth Anniversary Series Of KRAVIS ON BROADWAYby Beau Higgins - Mar 30, 2012Oh What A 5th Anniversary Season with JERSEY BOYS Working Its Way Back During the 2012-2013 Kravis On Broadway Season
Kravis On Broadway Announces the 2012-2013 Series
* CATCH ME IF YOU CAN (November 13-18)
* JERSEY BOYS (December 19-January 6)
* MARY POPPINS (January 29-February 3)
* BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL (March 5-10)
* JEKYLL & HYDE with Constantine Maroulis & Deborah Cox (March 26-31)
* PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT (April 23-28)
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The Tabard Theatre Company Presents THE TIN PAN ALLEY RAG, 3/30-4/22by BWW
News Desk - Mar 30, 2012The Tabard Theatre Company concludes its 11th season with music and dance and a what-if sense of history as it presents THE TIN PAN ALLEY RAG, a play by Mark Saltzman with music and lyrics by Scott Joplin and Irving Berlin. Fifteen performances will be presented March 30 through April 22 at Theatre on San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose. (more...)
Broadway Las Vegas Season to Open with WICKEDby BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2012The first ever, full-length Broadway Las Vegas season at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts features eight of Broadway's biggest hits, beginning with the world-wide phenomenon WICKED. Other titles in the season include THE ADDAMS FAMILY, BILLY ELLIOT, WEST SIDE STORY, SHREK THE MUSICAL, Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, ANYTHING GOES and CATCH ME IF YOU CAN. Broadway Las Vegas at The Smith Center will also feature two season specials, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT.
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Electus Unveils Unscripted Slate for MIPTV 2012 Global Marketplaceby TV News Desk - Mar 27, 2012Ben Silverman's multimedia entertainment studio Electus, an operating business of IAC (Nasdaq: IACI), today unveiled highlights of its unscripted television programming slate. (more...)
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, MEMPHIS & More Set for the Majestic Theatre in 2012-2013by Erin Privratsky - Mar 26, 2012The 2012-2013 season features six productions opening with Catch Me If You Can, a splashy new musical inspired by the blockbuster DreamWorks film that recounts the true story of a teenager who runs away from home with nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks, October 23 - 28, 2012. Prepare to take flight in an all new production of Peter Pan filled with timeless magical moments and a captivating hook, December 4-9, 2012. The legend you thought you knew, is now the adventure you never dreamed possible. Tony Award nominee Cathy Rigby carries off the flights, fights and acrobatics that will leave you mesmerized. (more...)
Fifth Anniversary Series Of KRAVIS ON BROADWAYby Beau Higgins - Apr 9, 2012Oh What A 5th Anniversary Season with JERSEY BOYS Working Its Way Back During the 2012-2013 Kravis On Broadway Season
Kravis On Broadway Announces the 2012-2013 Series
* CATCH ME IF YOU CAN (November 13-18)
* JERSEY BOYS (December 19-January 6)
* MARY POPPINS (January 29-February 3)
* BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL (March 5-10)
* JEKYLL & HYDE with Constantine Maroulis & Deborah Cox (March 26-31)
* PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT (April 23-28)
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Lakewood Theatre Company 2012-2013 Season to Include SOUTH PACIFIC, WHITE CHRISTMAS, RUMORS, Moreby BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2012Lakewood Theatre Company will celebrate its 60th anniversary season with six productions on its Mainstage and three productions on its Side Door stage beginning July 13, 2012. Season tickets for the 2012-2013 season are on sale now and prices for the six-show season range from $170.00 - $160.00. Performances are Thursday -Saturday at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 7:00 PM and some Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM. Season tickets can be purchased at the LTC Box Office at 368 S. State Street in Lake Oswego. Box Office hours are 9-5 weekdays and 10-4 on Saturdays. Call 503-635-3901 to charge your order by phone. Season tickets may also be purchased on line beginning April 14th at http://www.lakewood-center.org.
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Fifth Anniversary Series Of KRAVIS ON BROADWAYby Beau Higgins - Apr 6, 2012Oh What A 5th Anniversary Season with JERSEY BOYS Working Its Way Back During the 2012-2013 Kravis On Broadway Season
Kravis On Broadway Announces the 2012-2013 Series
* CATCH ME IF YOU CAN (November 13-18)
* JERSEY BOYS (December 19-January 6)
* MARY POPPINS (January 29-February 3)
* BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL (March 5-10)
* JEKYLL & HYDE with Constantine Maroulis & Deborah Cox (March 26-31)
* PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT (April 23-28)
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WEST SIDE STORY & CHICAGO et al. Inlcuded in Van Wezel Performing Arts '12-'13 Season by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2012The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall's 2012-2013 Broadway Season includes nine Broadway shows, and seven Broadway "Specials." (more...)
World Premiere of Jerry Lewis-directed THE NUTTY PROFESSOR Kicks Off TPAC'S 2012-13 Seasonby Jeffrey Ellis - Apr 3, 2012The Nutty Professor, the Jerry Lewis-helmed musical based on his successful film comedy, takes up residence at the James K. Polk Theatre in the Tennessee Performing Arts Center for a July 24-August 19 run, ahead of the production's anticipated November 15 opening on Broadway. (more...)
Fifth Anniversary Series Of KRAVIS ON BROADWAYby Beau Higgins - Apr 28, 2012Oh What A 5th Anniversary Season with JERSEY BOYS Working Its Way Back During the 2012-2013 Kravis On Broadway Season
Kravis On Broadway Announces the 2012-2013 Series
* CATCH ME IF YOU CAN (November 13-18)
* JERSEY BOYS (December 19-January 6)
* MARY POPPINS (January 29-February 3)
* BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL (March 5-10)
* JEKYLL & HYDE with Constantine Maroulis & Deborah Cox (March 26-31)
* PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT (April 23-28)
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TV Land's THE SOUL MAN, Starring Cedric 'The Entertainer' and Niecy Nash, Begins Production; Premieres 6/20by TV News Desk - Apr 28, 2012TV Land is giving one of the original 'Kings of Comedy' his own sitcom. Comedians Cedric 'The Entertainer' and Niecy Nash star in the network's newest original series, 'The Soul Man' (formerly known as 'Have Faith'), which begins production this week for a total of 12 episodes, it was announced yesterday by Keith Cox, executive vice president, development and original programming, TV Land. 'The Soul Man' premieres Wednesday, June 20 at 10pm ET/PT, immediately followed by the season two premiere of TV Land's hit sitcom, 'The Exes,' which stars Donald Faison ('Scrubs'), Wayne Knight ('Seinfeld'), David Alan Basche ('The Starter Wife'), Kelly Stables ('Two and a Half Men') and Kristen Johnston ('3rd Rock From The Sun'). (more...)
The Tabard Theatre Company Closes THE TIN PAN ALLEY RAGby BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2012The Tabard Theatre Company concludes its 11th season with music and dance and a what-if sense of history as it presents THE TIN PAN ALLEY RAG, a play by Mark Saltzman with music and lyrics by Scott Joplin and Irving Berlin. Fifteen performances will be presented March 30 through tonight, April 22 at Theatre on San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose. (more...)
Marcus Center's 2012-13 Season to Include ROCK OF AGES, WICKED and Moreby BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2012The Marcus Center and Broadway Across America invite you to experience Broadway at the Marcus Center throughout 2012-2013. (more...)
Cedric Smith et al. Likely Join Mirvish's THE WIZARD OF OZ Castby BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2012According to a report by the Toronto Star, TV series Road to Avonlea star Cedric Smith will likely play the Wizard in Mirvish and Andrew Lloyd Webber's upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz. (more...)
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