AUDIO: First Listen- Katherine McPhee & Megan Hilty Sing 'Call Me' & 'Crazy Dreams' on 2nd Episode of SMASH!February 12, 2012On the February 13th episode of NBC's new musical drama series SMASH entitled 'Callbacks', Ivy (Megan Hilty) and Karen (Katharine McPhee) jump through hoops for the brilliant but temperamental director Derek Wills (Jack Davenport) as they pursue the role of a lifetime. Meanwhile, Julia (Debra Messing) and her husband Frank (Brian d'Arcy James), are frustrated by the red tape of an international adoption process, and Eileen (Anjelica Huston) fights to finance her new musical in the midst of an acrimonious divorce. Christian Borle, Raza Jaffrey, and Jaime Cepero also star. The episode airs Monday, February 13th at 10:00 pm/ET.
Sinfonia Toronto Announces 2012-2013 season February 12, 2012Sinfonia Toronto has just announced its 2012-2013 season, the orchestra's 14th under the artistic direction of conductor Nurhan Arman. Next season the orchestra will again present a 7-concert Masterpiece Series featuring a rich variety of guest artists. All concerts except the season's opening concert will take place in Glenn Gould Studio. The series will open on October 27 with a special Gala Concert at George Weston Recital Hall featuring the cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan. Mr. Hakhnazaryan became an instant sensation last June when he won the Gold Medal at the Tchaikovsky International Competition in Moscow. The October 27 concert with Sinfonia Toronto will be Mr. Hakhnazaryan's Canadian debut.
Actor Philip Bruns Dies at 80February 12, 2012According to published reports, actor Philip Bruns has died at the age of 80. It has been reported that he died of natural causes on Wednesday, February 8th.
Aya Cash Joins Allison Janney in NBC's 'Friday Night Dinner'February 12, 2012According to Deadline.com, Aya Cash along with Kevin Bigley and Gil Ozeri will join the previously cast Allison Janney and Tony Shalhoub in the new NBC pilot 'Friday Night Dinner'. Greg Daniels' pilot is based on the UK comedy of the same name.
Jane Lynch Signs on to 'A.C.O.D' FilmFebruary 12, 2012According to Deadline.com, GLEE's Jane Lynch has been cast in the indie film 'A.C.O.D'. She will co-star with previously cast Richard Jenkins and Adam Scott. The film is written by Stuart Zicherman and Ben Karlin and directed Zicherman. It is produced by Teddy Schwarzman with Black Bear Pictures and by Karlin and Tim Perell.
John Stamos Cast in FOX's 'Little Brother'February 11, 2012According to Deadline.com, John Stamos has signed on to star in FOX's 'Little Brother' pilot. Stamos will join previously cast T.J. Miller. The comedy is written by Mike Royce and directed by Shawn Levy.
James Wolk Set to Star in USA's 'Political Animals'February 11, 2012Deadline.com reported that actor James Wolk has signed on to USA's new drama 'Political Animals'. The series is written by Greg Berlanti. It consists of six episodes and is set to air in the summer.
Blythe Danner Joins the Cast of ABC's 'Gilded Lilys'February 11, 2012Deadline.com announced that Tony and Emmy Award winner Blythe Danner has signed on to ABC's 'Gilded Lilys' pilot. Also cast in the drama are Sarah Bolger and Madeline Zima. The pilot is written and executive produced by KJ Steinberg and executive produced by Shonda Rhimes, and directed by Brian Kirk.
The Music Theatre Company Presents PIPPIN, 3/22-5/6February 11, 2012The Music Theatre Company, Highland Park's Equity theatre, announced its spring production of Pippin by Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson, directed and choreographed by Founding Artistic Director Jessica Redish. The production will run March 22 - May 6, 2012 at The Music Theatre Company located in the Karger Center, 1850 Green Bay Road in Highland Park.
STAGE TUBE: Matt Von Roderick's 'Let the Trumpet Talk,' Directed By ROCK OF AGES' Kristin Hanggi!February 11, 2012Check out singer and songwriter Matt Von Roderick's music video for his new single 'Let the Trumpet Talk.' The video is directed by the Tony nominated director of ROCK OF AGES, Kristin Hanggi. Also featured in the video are Autumn Reeser (Entourage, The OC) and Jerry Zucker (Airplane, Naked Gun). The single is produced by Swiss American Federation (Far East Movement, Nelly Furtado, Madonna).