'Twilight' Stars Aim for the Stage?June 7, 2010According to WhatsOnStage.com 'Twilight' star Kristin Stewart is hoping to soon test her acting chops onstage, preferrably in the West End. Inspired by friend Eddie Redmayne, whom she saw perform in RED at the Donmar Warehouse (Redmayne is now performing in RED on Broadway), Stewart tells 'Vogue' magazine of the challenge: 'Unlike movie acting, you have to deliver the whole performance there and then. You live it every night.'
Ben Vereen Hosts Astaire Awards June 7June 4, 2010The Fred and Adele Astaire Awards will once again recognize excellence in dance on both stage and film. This year's Awards gala will take place June 7, 2010 at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College, 899 Tenth Avenue (between 58th and 59th Streets) New York City 10019.
Bret Michaels Adds Three Dates To TourJune 4, 2010According to Bret Michaels' website the Poison front man has added three dates to his concert tour. A note on the site said 'Once again Bret and all at Michaels Entertainment can not thank you enough for your many well wishes, prayers and thoughts through Bret's recent life threatening health issues! That being said, let's get to it.'
Chernus, Berger, Thurber et al. Celebrate Berman's 'Seventh Heaven' 6/17June 4, 2010various In celebration of the publishing of Brooke Berman's memoir 'No Place Like Home' The New Dramatists is hosting 'Seventh Heaven is for Lovers' on June 17. Joining Berman will be Glen Berger, Lucy Thurber, Karen Hartman, Liz Duffy Adams, Michael Hollinger, Sherry Kramer, Marcus Gradley, Caridad Svich, Kelly Stuart, Rinne Groff, Michael John Harces, Carson Kreitzer, Ruth Margrass and Carlos Murrillo.
Daniel Craig in Negotiations for 'Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' FilmJune 4, 2010According to Entertainment Weekly, Daniel Craig is in early talks to star in 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.' Sony, which is producing the upcoming film says there is no current offer being made, however Craig is scheduled to meet with Davis Fincher the director of the film sometime this week.
Adam Lambert Asks Fans to Donate to Charity in Place of GiftsJune 2, 2010According to ContactMusic.com, Adam Lambert has asked his fans to donate money to a charity in place of sending him gifts, which they do routinely. Lambert tweets: 'Been doing lots of thinking... Last year on the road I received so many thoughtful gifts from all of you. But I very quickly ran out o' (of) room...Instead of giving me gifts, why not donate 2 donorschoose.org or other charity in my name? U can print a receipt 4 me and personalize it.'
Tickets Now On Sale For NUNSENSE; Opens June 13 at Cherry LaneJune 2, 2010Tickets are now on sale for NUNSENSE which will begin preview Off-Broadway at the Cherry Lane Theatre on June 13. The show will officially open on June 20. This production marks the 25th anniversary of NUNSENSE. The show is written and directed by Dan Goggin.
GLEE Tops Billboard Charts Two Weeks In A RowJune 2, 2010According to Entertainment Weekley GLEE is topping Billboard's 200 albums chart for the second week in a row. 'Glee:The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers' has sold 63,000 copies, beating out Justin Bieber's 'My World' and Lady Antebellum's 'Need You Now.'
Cheyenne Jackson Records Scott Alan's 'Blessing' Sing For Gay Charities; Now Available on iTunesJune 2, 2010Cheyenne Jackson (Xandu, Finian's Raonbow), has recorded a new single, 'Blessing,' now available on iTunes. Proceeds from the single will benefit The Trevor Project and The Hetrick-Martin Institute, both designed to provide support for gay youth. These two charities have been singled out, as Alan is a volunteer for the Trevor Project and Jackson serves as an ambassador for the Hetrick-Martin Institute.
Point-Du Jour, Williams et all Lead Sundance Institute 2010 Acting Company LabJune 2, 2010Sundance Institute announced today the acting company for its 2010 Theatre Lab on Governors Island, which began yesterday June 1 and runs through June 12. Under artisitc direction of Philip Himberg, Producing Artistic Director of the Sundance Instittute Theatre Program, the Lab will provide these projects with guidance in the development of new work for the stage.
Daniel Beaty's THROUGH THE NIGHT Extends Through June 8June 2, 2010The Riverside Theatre, Voza Rivers/New Heritage Theatre and Walk Tall Girl Productions have extended the limited-engagement run of Obie Award-winner Daniel Beaty's new solo play THROUGH THE NIGHT by adding four more performances, taking place from Sunday, June 6 - Tuesday, June 8 at The Riverside Theatre, 91 Claremont Ave. (bet. 120th & 122nd St.), Morningside Heights.
McCarthy, Harris, Dixon et al. Set For SWEENEY TODD At Barrington Stage 6/17-7/17June 2, 2010Celebrating Stephen Sondheim's 80th Birthday this year, Barrington Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd and Producing Director Richard M. Parison, Jr., presents the musical thriller, SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Directed by Julianne Boyd, with musical direction by Darren Cohen, Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece begins previews on June 17; opens June 23 at 7:00pm; and runs through July 17.
Jane Lynch Marries Long Time GirlfriendJune 2, 2010GLEE star Jane Lynch married her long time girlfriend psychologist Lara Embry on Monday. The couple exchanged vows at Blue Heron restaurant in Sunderland, Mass. Scott Mercure, the restaurant manager told US Magazine that 'They were very happy. There was lots of smiling.'
Fire Dept. Sites Arson As Cause Of MTS Warehouse Fire, Neil Patrick Harris Lends SupportMay 28, 2010KOAT Albuquerque is reporting that the fire which destroyed Musical Theatre Southwest on Tuesday was the result of arson. As previously reported the theatre warehouse that housed the Musical Theatre Southwest burned to the ground yesterday. The fire began Tuesday afternoon and continued to burn into the day on Wednesday. Despite the fire department's efforts the roof of The Warehouse caved in.