Roundabout Announces Complete 'Pal Joey' CastingAugust 20, 2008Roundabout Theatre Company anounced today full casting for the upcoming production of Pal Joey in addition to the previously announced Stockard Channing, Martha Plimpton and Christian Hoff.
Jovan Olague On Board at NCTC as Casting DirectorAugust 19, 2008The New Conservatory Theater Center (NCTC), in San Francisco, is pleased to announce the addition to their staff of Jovan Olague, noted Bay Area producer, director and production stage manager, as casting director, effective September 1, 2008.
New Rep Presents 'Eurydice' by Ruhl Starting 9/17August 19, 2008New Repertory Theatre, in residence at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, is excited to present Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl. From the acclaimed playwright of The Clean House comes this beautiful and devastating story about love and choice.
Photo Flash: High School Musical 3 In Theaters 10/24August 20, 2008High School Musical 3: Senior Year finds high school seniors Troy and Gabriella facing the prospect of being separated from one another as they head off in different directions to college. Joined by the rest of the Wildcats, they stage an elaborate spring musical reflecting their experiences, hopes and fears about their future. With incredible new music and exciting dance numbers designed to take maximum advantage of the big screen, this motion picture extravaganza delivers plenty of high-energy entertainment from East High's talented ensemble,' states the article.
Amy Morton To Direct McPherson's 'Dublin Carol' At SteppenwolfAugust 19, 2008Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2008-2009 season, an exploration of the imagination, with a special engagement of Dublin Carol, by Conor McPherson, directed by ensemble member Amy Morton. The production, featuring Stephen Louis Grush, William Petersen and Nicole Wiesner, runs November 6 - December 21, 2008 in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. Single tickets for Dublin Carol go on sale Thursday, September 25 at 11 a.m. The press performance is Sunday, November 16 at 3:00 p.m.
'Project Ghostlight' Is Named Official Selection of NYTVFAugust 19, 2008'PROJECT GHOSTLIGHT' the new series pilot from SchoonerScout Productions has been named an Official Selection in the fourth annual New York Television Festival (NYTVF) held September 12-17, 2008 at New World Stages in New York.
Mamma Mia! The Movie Sing-Along Version In Theaters 8/29August 19, 2008Due to overwhelming demand, Universal Pictures announced today that it will release a special sing-along edition of its worldwide smash hit movie musical Mamma Mia! in selected theaters nationwide, starting Friday, August 29, for a limited time.
High School Musical Fans Have Chance To Be Part of 'Pep Rally'August 19, 20081000 lucky High School Musical super fans selected via call-in opportunities on Radio Disney, KIIS-FM and KABC-TV to show their HSM spirit. WHAT: Welcoming the ultimate High School Musical super fans, the 'High School Musical 3: Senior Year' Pep Rally will get fans pumped up for the film's October 24th opening.
Latessa, Masur an Others Join Tomei in 'Golden Boy' ReadingAugust 19, 2008Broadway and film actor Ned Eisenberg, Tony Award winner Dick Latessa, Emmy nominee Richard Masur and others will join previously announced Academy Award winner Marisa Tomei to read the classic play 'Golden Boy,' written by Clifford Odets and directed by Joanne Woodward, on Monday, August 25, 7 p.m., at Westport Country Playhouse (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, and Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director).
Speed-The-Plow Moves To Ethel Barrymore; Now Opening 10/23August 19, 2008The 20th Anniversary revival of DAVID MAMET's Speed-The-Plow is proud to announce it will now begin previews at the ETHEL BARRYMORE THEATRE (located at 243 West 47th St.) on Friday, October 3, 2008 with a new official opening set for Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 at 7pm.
Steppenwolf Kicks Off Season With 'Kafka on the Shore'August 19, 2008Steppenwolf Theatre Company launches its 2008-2009 season, an exploration of the imagination, with the world premiere of Kafka on the Shore, adaptd for the stage and directed by ensemble member Frank Galati, based on the book by Haruki Murakami.
'White Christmas' Opens on Broadway 11/23, Ticket Sales Begin 8/20August 19, 2008Tickets for the upcoming Broadway production of IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS will go on sale exclusively to American Express® card members this Wednesday, August 20th through Wednesday, September 17th. Preferred seating will be available to Gold Card, Platinum Card® and Centurion® members. Tickets will go sale to the general public on Sunday, September 21st, 2008
Disney's 'Geppetto and Son', New Stage Musical, Premieres at TUTSAugust 19, 2008TUTS' Humphreys School of Musical Theatre is thrilled to announce its fifth annual ACT@TUTS (Apprentice Conservatory Training at Theatre Under The Stars) program will present the Southwest Regional Premiere of Disney's Geppetto & Son a new stage musical based on Disney's made for television movie 'Geppetto.'
'End of Lines', Play About NYC Subway Journeys, Premieres at 59E59August 19, 200859E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is proud to announce the first production in 1st IRISH 2008, the Origin Theater Company production of END OF LINES, an evening of five short plays inspired by journeys on the NYC subway, written by Gary Duggan, Abbie Spallen, Ursula Rani Sarma, Pat Kinevane and Morna Regan. Directed by David Sullivan, Julia Gibson, Fiana Toibin and Alyse Rothman, END OF LINES begins performances on Saturday, September 6 and runs through Sunday, September 28.