Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ's THE TEMPEST Opens 6/27June 27, 2009The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey continues its annual summer tradition of family theatre 'under-the-stars' with William Shakespeare's magical and mysterious romance The Tempest directed by Joe Discher.
Yazbeck and Goldyn Led MSMT CRAZY FOR YOU Opens 6/27June 27, 2009Maine State Music Theatre continues its 2009 season with the award winning 'Crazy for You.' Winner of three Tony Awards (including Best Musical in 1992), two Drama Desk Awards and three Laurence Olivier Awards, the show dazzles audiences with spectacular dance numbers and catchy, toe-tapping songs.
Photo Flash: Laura Bell Bundy Gets A Surprise On LEGALLY BLONDE Tour!June 27, 2009Laura Bell Bundy is currently starring in the Nashville stop of the LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL, as the tour Elle Woods (Becky Gulsvig) takes her vacation. On the opening night Tues, June 23rd, in Nashville, Mrs. Betty Witherspoon, mother of actress Reese Witherspoon who created the role in the film version of LEGALLY BLONDE, came to the show and presented Laura with flowers during the curtain call.
STAGE TUBE: 'CATCH ME IF YOU CAN' Sneak PeekJune 27, 2009Adapted from the screenplay by Jeff Nathanson and the book written by Frank Abagnale Jr. and Stan Redding, the original musical CATCH ME IF YOU CAN boasts a book by four-time Tony Award-winner Terrence McNally, who joins forces with the collaborative team behind the hit musical Hairspray (which also premiered at the 5th), including five-time Tony Award-winning director Jack O'Brien, Tony Award-winning choreographer Jerry Mitchell, and Tony Award-winning composing team Marc Shaiman (music & lyrics) and Scott Wittman (lyrics).
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STAGE TUBE: HAIR Performs On Good Morning AmericaJune 26, 2009The entire cast and all-star band of HAIR, the Tony-Award Winning Best Musical Revival, performed live on the 'Good Morning America' Summer Concert Series this morning, Friday, June 26th, in Central Park. This concert was open to the public and attracted a huge 'hippie' and happy audience!
Katie Holmes Set For 'So You Think You Can Dance' PerformanceJune 26, 2009PEOPLE is reporting that Katie Holmes will put on her dancing shoes for So You Think You Can Dance this season. The show's producer Nigel Lythgoe confirmed the news to PEOPLE saying, 'It's about a charity, I do not have the status.' Lythgoe is rumored to be directing Holmes in choreography by Tyce Diorio.
SUPERIOR DONUTS To Play The Music Box Theatre, Previews Begin 9/17, Opens 10/1June 25, 2009Superior Donuts, Steppenwolf's new American play by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning ensemble member Tracy Letts will follow Letts' Tony Award-winning play August: Osage County into The Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street), beginning performances on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, with an officially opening on Thursday, October 1, 2009.
Ryan O'Neal, 'ANGELS' And Friends Comment On Fawcett PassingJune 25, 2009The actress led a career that spanned over three decades, Farrah Fawcett was best known for her role on Charlie's Angels. Fawcett left the popular series to pursue roles in film, stage and television. That move would allow her to stretch her acting talents and gain respect and acclaim for her dramatic work. Her family, loved ones and friends have spoken out about her passing in emotional tributes to the time they spent with the television icon.
Actress Farrah Fawcett Loses Battle With Cancer, Passes Away At 62June 25, 2009CNN reports the sad news that Farrah Fawcett, the actress whose best-selling poster and 'Charlie's Angels' stardom made her one of the most famous faces in the world, has died. She was 62. Earlier today ABC News reported, a Catholic priest had given actress Farrah Fawcett her Last Rites.