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Celebration Theatre Presents American Premiere Of Joe DePietro's F*CKING MEN 9/9-10/25

Celebration Theatre in association with Calvin Remsberg presents the second show of their 2009-2010 season, the American premiere of FUCKING MEN. FUCKING MEN is written by Joe DiPietro and will be directed by Calvin Remsberg. FUCKING MEN will preview on Wednesday, September 9 and Thursday, September 10 at 8pm and open on Friday, September 11 and run through Sunday, October 25 at Celebration Theatre, 7051B Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood. (more...)

WEST SIDE STORY Cast Announced! Cavenaugh, Olivo, Green, Akram and More

The producers of WEST SIDE STORY have confirmed full casting for the new Broadway production. (more...)

Celebration Theatre Presents American Premiere Of Joe DePietro's F*CKING MEN 9/9-10/25

Celebration Theatre in association with Calvin Remsberg presents the second show of their 2009-2010 season, the American premiere of FUCKING MEN. FUCKING MEN is written by Joe DiPietro and will be directed by Calvin Remsberg. FUCKING MEN will preview on Wednesday, September 9 and Thursday, September 10 at 8pm and open on Friday, September 11 and run through Sunday, October 25 at Celebration Theatre, 7051B Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood. (more...)

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: An Arthur Laurents Appreciation

With last night's news of the passing of one of the greatest dramatists of the 20th century, if writer/director Arthur Laurents is remembered a thousand years from new for only penning the books for WEST SIDE STORY and GYPSY, that alone would stand as a testament to the theatrical legacy he leaves behind. In this special digital remembrance of his life and legacy, we take a look back at all the plays, musicals and films that he had a hand in - WEST SIDE STORY and GYPSY, both revived in the 21st century under his direction, to ANYONE CAN WHISTLE, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and NICK & NORA on Broadway; HOME OF THE BRAVE, THE SNAKE PIT, Hitchcock's ROPE, THE WAY WE WERE and THE TURNING POINT in Hollywood - as well as the countless hours of interviews and talks that he gave over the course of his long and storied career. As he wrote for Rose in GYPSY, "You either got it or you ain't," and, boy, oh boy, did Arthur have it - in spades. (more...)

'I Spy' Star Robert Culp Dies at 79

The Los Angeles Times is reporting that actor Robert Culp, best known to television audiences for his role in the 1960's series 'I Spy' opposite Bill Cosby, died on Wednesday morning following a fall at his Hollywood home. Culp was 79. (more...)

Calvin Remsberg to Direct Los Angeles Premiere of GLORY DAYS Opening 3/19

Bella Vita Entertainment, with Anthony Gruppuso, Calvin Remsberg, and Tricia Stabile announces the Los Angeles premiere of Glory Days. Glory Days has music and lyrics by Nick Blaemire and book by James Gardiner, and will be directed by Calvin Remsberg. Glory Days will preview at 8 pm on Thursday, March 17 and Friday, March 18 with opening night at 8:00 pm on Saturday, March 19 and run through April 24 (Thursday through Sunday) at the Lillian Theatre. (more...)

Thomas, Carradine, Frechette, Belenky & Wagner Head Laurents' NEW YEARS EVE at George Street

George Street Playhouse has announced full casting for New Year's Eve a world premiere from the pen of ARTHUR LAURENTS. George Street Playhouse Artistic Director DAVID SAINT will direct a starry cast comprised of WALTER BELENKY, KEITH CARRADINE, PETER FRECHETTE, MARLO THOMAS and NATASHA GREGSON WAGNER. New Year's Eve marks the ninth collaboration between Saint and Laurents at the New Brunswick Playhouse, and the return engagement of Ms. Thomas, who starred in Elaine May's Roger is Dead last season. (more...)

Point Foundation to Honor Arthur Laurents & Ugly Betty Creator April 27

Point Foundation (Point), the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students of merit, today announced the recipients of its Courage, Inspiration and Legend Awards. (more...)

Laurents to Direct Broadway Revival of West Side Story

Legendary nanogenarian director Arthur Laurents - whose production of Gypsy is currently playing as part of Encores! Summer Stars with Patti LuPone and Laura Benanti as stars - will next helm a production of his 1957 classic West Side Story (more...)

On Friday at 12:30 AM on Thirteen, 'The Best of Theater Talk' will present eminent British director/writer Michael Blakemore. (more...)

West Side Story Returns To Broadway Starting In March 09 After DC Tryout!

WEST SIDE STORY, the landmark American musical, will return to Broadway in a new production directed by two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents. (more...)

Calvin Remsberg to Direct Los Angeles Premiere of GLORY DAYS this March

Bella Vita Entertainment, with Anthony Gruppuso, Calvin Remsberg, and Tricia Stabile announces the Los Angeles premiere of Glory Days. Glory Days has music and lyrics by Nick Blaemire and book by James Gardiner, and will be directed by Calvin Remsberg. Glory Days will preview at 8 pm on Thursday, March 17 and Friday, March 18 with opening night at 8:00 pm on Saturday, March 19 and run through April 24 (Thursday through Sunday) at the Lillian Theatre. (more...)

It's Official: 'Gypsy' Opens March 27 with LuPone, Gaines & Benanti

Gypsy, the great American musical, will return to Broadway starring Patti LuPone, the leading lady of the American musical theatre. Gypsy will reunite LuPone with co-stars Boyd Gaines and Laura Benanti. Opens March 27, 2008 at St. James Theatre (more...)

Laurents Talks WEST SIDE STORY to the Washington Post

This spring, WEST SIDE STORY returns to Broadway in a groundbreaking new production, the upcoming revival's director and legendary book writer of the original production Arthur Laurents gives a revealing interview with the Sunday Washington Post. The article is a must read. (more...)

West Side Story Announces Dates For Broadway Engagement

It was announced today that the upcoming previously announced revival of West Side Story will begin previews on February 23, 2009 with an official opening slated for March 19, 2009. (more...)

Laurents Talks Theatre And Life To The Guardian

Theatre legend Arthur Laurents, currently represented on Broadway as both the Librettist and Director of the revival of WEST SIDE STORY, discusses his long-time partnership, new play and career with The Guardian. (more...)

Celebration Theatre Presents American Premiere Of Joe DePietro's F*CKING MEN 9/9-10/25

Celebration Theatre in association with Calvin Remsberg presents the second show of their 2009-2010 season, the American premiere of FUCKING MEN. FUCKING MEN is written by Joe DiPietro and will be directed by Calvin Remsberg. FUCKING MEN will preview on Wednesday, September 9 and Thursday, September 10 at 8pm and open on Friday, September 11 and run through Sunday, October 25 at Celebration Theatre, 7051B Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood. (more...)

Point Foundation to Honor Arthur Laurents & Ugly Betty Creator April 27

Point Foundation (Point), the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students of merit, today announced the recipients of its Courage, Inspiration and Legend Awards. (more...)

Lansbury, Cavenaugh, Scaglione & More Join Point Foundation Honors Gala 4/27

Point Foundation (Point), the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students of merit, today announced the recipients of its Courage, Inspiration and Legend Awards. (more...)

Thomas, Carradine, Frechette, Belenky & Wagner Head Laurents' NEW YEARS EVE at George Street

George Street Playhouse has announced full casting for New Year's Eve a world premiere from the pen of ARTHUR LAURENTS. George Street Playhouse Artistic Director DAVID SAINT will direct a starry cast comprised of WALTER BELENKY, KEITH CARRADINE, PETER FRECHETTE, MARLO THOMAS and NATASHA GREGSON WAGNER. New Year's Eve marks the ninth collaboration between Saint and Laurents at the New Brunswick Playhouse, and the return engagement of Ms. Thomas, who starred in Elaine May's Roger is Dead last season. (more...)

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