ABC Announces 'Dancing With the Stars' Cast: David Arquette, Nancy Grace & MoreAugust 29, 2011A dynamic lineup of stars - including a U.S. veteran, an NBA champion, a film and TV star, a TV host and journalist, a Grammy-nominated singer, a supermodel, a reality TV star, a showbiz legacy and activist, and a World Cup star -- will take the stage for the two-hour season premiere of 'Dancing with the Stars,' MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
Elephant Theatre Company Premieres LOVE SICK, Opens 9/23August 29, 2011The Elephant Theatre Company, David Fofi and Lindsay Allbaugh, Co-Artistic Directors, has announced the world premiere of Love Sick by Kristina Poe, directed by Fofi, at the Elephant Space in Hollywood. There will be two preview performances on September 21 and 22, with opening night set for Friday, September 23 at 8:00. Love Sick will play a limited engagement through October 29.
Miguel Cervantes, Eryn Murman et al. Lead SJ Rep's SPRING AWAKENINGAugust 29, 2011Spring Awakening, the winner of 8 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, will deliver home-grown talent and Broadway-rocking pizzazz to San Jose Rep's stage this September. The unique cast features a blend of Broadway stars, local Bay Area up-and-comers, and three students from San Jose State University.
Broadway By the Bay Presents GYPSY, 9/22-10/9August 29, 2011Broadway By The Bay, the Peninsula's premiere musical theatre company, presents the delightful Broadway classic GYPSY, running Thursday, September 22 through Sunday, October 9, at their new home, the historic Fox Theatre in Redwood City (2215 Broadway Street, Redwood City). Press night is scheduled for Friday, September 23, 2011 at 8:00. Tickets for GYPSY range in price from $22 - $48 and are on sale now at Broadway By The Bay Box Office (851 Burlway Road, Suite 300, Burlingame), by phone at 650-579-5565 and on the Web at www.broadwaybythebay.org. Special youth, student, senior and group pricings are available.
The Empresarios Release Bestia EPAugust 29, 2011Fort Knox Recordings announced today the Bestia EP, the Empresarios follow-up release to their debut album, Sabor Tropical.
Marin Theatre Company Announces BELLWETHER, 10/6-30August 29, 2011Marin Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Bellwether by Steve Yockey, the company's former Playwright in Residence, from October 6 to October 30. Ryan Rilette, MTC's producing director, directs a large ensemble cast of Bay Area actors led by Arwen Anderson and Gabriel Marin in this spine-tingling fairy tale for adults. Opening night is on Tuesday, October 11.
Disney Channel Orders Third Season of 'Good Luck Charlie'August 29, 2011Disney Channel has ordered a third season of its hit kid and family sitcom, 'Good Luck Charlie.' Production is scheduled to resume in Los Angeles for a season premiere in early 2012. The series, created by Phil Baker and Drew Vaupen ('Suddenly Susan' and 'What I Like About You'), is executive-produced by Baker, Vaupen and Dan Staley ('Cheers,' 'Love & Money') and stars Bridgit Mendler, Jason Dolley, Leigh-Allyn Baker, Bradley Steven Perry, Mia Talerico and Eric Allan Kramer.
GSN Announces An All-New 'Dog Park Superstars' One-Hour SpecialAugust 29, 2011GSN (Game Show Network) is definitely barking up the right tree as the network announced today the return of an audience favorite: an all-new one-hour special, DOG PARK SUPERSTARS, the action-filled show in which dogs and their owners compete in intriguing and funny games of skill, teamwork and obedience.
PERFECT CRIME to Present Saturday Matinee as UsualAugust 26, 2011Perfect Crime, Warren Manzi's long-running Off Broadway thriller, will perform its usual 2pm matinee on Saturday, August 27, 2011. Perfect Crime is performed at The Snapple Theater Center, 210 West 50th Street at Broadway.
Stages St. Louis Presents VICTOR/VICTORIA, 9/9-10/9August 26, 2011A woman pretending to be a man pretending to be a woman? The side-splitting musical comedy, Victor/Victoria opens September 9 at STAGES ST. LOUIS and continues through October 9 at the Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood.
USA Network Orders Season Four of 'White Collar'August 26, 2011After dominating the television landscape this summer with an impressive slate of top-rated and critically-acclaimed new and returning originals, USA Network today announced the season four pickup of 16 episodes of the hit original series WHITE COLLAR. The series currently stars Matt Bomer ('In Time'), Tim DeKay ('Tell Me You Love Me'), Tiffani Thiessen ('What About Brian'), Willie Garson ('Sex and the City'), Sharif Atkins ('ER'), Marsha Thomason ('Lost') and Hilarie Burton ('One Tree Hill').
Syfy Goes Into Production on Saturday Original Movie 'The Philadelphia Experiment'August 26, 2011Syfy is going into production on the Saturday Original Movie The Philadelphia Experiment, featuring a star-studded cast of Nicholas Lea (V, Kyle X-Y), Michael Pare (The Virgin Suicides, Hope Floats), Ryan Robbins (Sanctuary, Riese), Gina Holden (Saw 3D, Final Destination 3), Emilie Ullerup (Sanctuary) and Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange, Entourage).
OMPHALOS Enters Second Week of Principal PhotographyAugust 25, 2011Noted writer-director Gabriel Judet-Weinshel has started his second week of principal photography on his highly-anticipated sci-fi feature film OMPHALOS. Edoardo Ballerini stars in this genre-bending film. Compared to the cult-hit PI by indie master filmmaker Darren Aronofsky, the flick is being touted as a probable "break-through performance" for Ballerini. www.omphalosmovie.com.
Icicle Creek Music Center Presents All 'Four Seasons,' 9/17August 25, 2011Icicle Creek Music Center presents 'Four Seasons' its second annual gala dinner auction and concert under the stars, where guests will have the opportunity to experience all four seasons in one evening - Saturday, September 17, 2011.