TV STAGE TUBE: William H. Macy Guests on NBC's ER

Academy Award Nominee and current star of SPEED-THE-PLOW on Broadway, William H. Macy ("WILD HOGS," "THANK YOU FOR SMOKING") AND Shannon Woodward ("THE RICHES") Guest Star on NBC's ER on February 5th. Here is a sneak peek of Macy's work on the episode.

The episode is described in press notes as, "Gates (John Stamos) and Morris (Scott Grimes) treat an older man that comes into the ER after being assaulted on the street. While treating a mother thought to have late stage cancer, Dr. Brenner (David Lyons) gets a shocking diagnosis from another patient. Sam (Linda Cardellini) gets an unexpected visit from her sister (guest star Shannon Woodward). Meanwhile, Dr. Morgenstern (guest star William H. Macy) decides to visit to County General when he finds out an old mentor is gravely ill". Parminder Nagra also stars.

William H. Macy, three-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza and television's hottest new star Elisabeth Moss star in Speed-The-Plow. One dirty rotten scoundrel joins two dirty rotten scoundrels in David Mamet's sizzling and sexy take on Hollywood deal making and deal breaking.

Directed by Neil Pepe, it's a behind the scenes story of handshaking, dealbreaking, backstabbing and moviemaking as only Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet can tell it.

Speed-the-Plow performs at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th St). Performances are Tuesdays at 7 pm, Wednesday-Saturday at 8 pm, Wednesday and Saturday at 2 pm and Sunday at 3 pm. Tickets are sold through Telecharge.com or 212-239-6200.