Jersey's Meadowlands Extends CAVALIA Through 7/5June 25, 2010CAVALIA, originally scheduled to run at New Jersey's Meadowlands until June 20, will now run until July 5, the show's official website announces. Tickets for the remaining performances can be purchased by calling 1-866-999-8111, by visiting www.cavalia.net, or by visiting the box office at the Meadowlands Sports Complex, 50 State Route 120, East Rutherford, New Jersey.
DANDY IN THE UNDERWORLD Continues Despite Horsley's DeathJune 25, 2010Despite the death last week of its subject, artist Sebastian Horsley, the one-man play DEATH IN THE UNDERWORLD will continue to run unaltered at London's Soho Theatre, the Guardian reports. The play, written by Tim Fountain and starring Milo Twomey as Horsley, is based on Horsley's memoir of the same title.
Martha Clarke Receives 2010 Scripps/ADF AwardJune 24, 2010Modern dance choreographer Martha Clarke has won the prestigious $50,000 Scripps/ADF award, The New York Times reports. The award, established in 1981, is presented by the American Dance Festival. This year's Festival will present the premiere of Clarke's ANGEL REAPERS, dealing with the life of Shaker founder Ann Lee, on July 5.
Kathryn Hahn to Guest Star on 'Hung'June 24, 2010Actress Kathryn Hahn will appear in the first several episodes of Season Two of 'Hung,' Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello reports. Hahn will play a heavily pregnant client of teacher-turned-prostitute Ray Drecker (Thomas Jane).
Waterston, Murray to Star in New Haven's THE OLD MASTERS 1/19-2/13June 24, 2010Sam Waterston and Brian Murray will star in Simon Gray's THE OLD MASTERS, which will have its United States premiere at the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut, courant.com's 'Behind the Curtain' blog reports. The production will run from January 19 to February 13 and is expected to transfer to Broadway with John Martello and Elliot Martin producing.
Jason Biggs and Joel David Moore to Star in 'Grassroots' FilmJune 24, 2010Actors Jason Biggs and Joel David Moore will star in 'Grassroots,' an independent political comedy, Variety reports. The film, based on Phil Campbell's memoir 'Zioncheck for President' will be co-written and directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.
Opera Orchestra of New York To Return With Concert Productions in '10-'11June 24, 2010The Opera Orchestra of New York will end its hiatus with two concert productions, The New York Times reports. For economic reasons, the company has not presented any operas since 2008, presenting recitals instead; however, the operas will return with Giacomo Meyerbeer's L'AFRICAINE and a double bill of Jules Massenet's LA NAVARRAISE and Pietro Mascagni's CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA.
Yellow Sound Label to Release IMAGINOCEAN Cast Recording, 7/27June 24, 2010Jellyfish Jive Productions announces that the Original Off-Broadway Cast recording of John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean will be released on Yellow Sound Label on July 27. The Official Cast album features the vocal talents of Tony and Emmy Award Nominee John Tartaglia, who created and wrote the undersea family musical adventure that opened on March 31, 2010 at New World Stages in New York.
Paramount to Release 'Grease Sing-Along' to Select Theatres 7/8June 24, 2010'Grease Sing-Along,' the sing-along version of the hit movie musical, will be released to select theatres on July 8. These will include theatres in Ocala, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, Dallas, Seattle, Miami, San Diego, Austin, and Atlanta. The film will also be shown at the Hollywood Bowl, where it will debut on June 25, as previously reported on BroadwayWorld.
Adrienne Barbeau to Join 'General Hospital' 8/12June 24, 2010Actress Adrienne Barbeau will join the cast of ABC's 'General Hospital,' TV Guide reports. Barbeau will play Suzanne Stanwyck, a tough woman who runs an Italian children's charity, and will first appear on the show on August 12. She is scheduled to appear on the show for several weeks or more.
NAKED BOYS SINGING Plays Provincetown 6/24/-9/15June 24, 2010The musical revue NAKED BOYS SINGING will run in Provincetown, Massachusetts from June 24 to September 15, theproducersperspective.com reports. The cast will include David Bryant, Ryan Obermeier, Brad Greer, Garrett Bruce, Chris Marchant and Garrett Olthuis. The production will be produced and directed by Tom D'Angora and Michael Duling.
Kristen Bell in Negotiations to Star in 'Whales'June 22, 2010Actress Kristen Bell is in talks to star with Drew Barrymore in the upcoming film 'Whales,' contactmusic.com reports. The film is based on a true story of a journalist and a charity worker who worked together to free whales trapped in Arctic ice, while dealing with tension between Russia and the United States. Bell would play the journalist, who relies on her looks to create a story.
Daniel Radcliffe Sings Karaoke With 'Harry Potter' Co-StarsJune 22, 2010Actor Daniel Radcliffe, who plays Harry Potter on film and who is to star in the 2011 Broadway revival of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, recently practiced his singing skills at a karaoke party with fellow 'Harry Potter' cast members, the IMDB reports. Radcliffe has been taking voice lessons 'for two and a half years,' he told MTV.com.