Lauren Wolman - Page 105

Book by Delia Ephron, John Forster and Judith Kahan

The Baltimore Playwrights Festival (www.baltplayfest.com) announces our seventh public reading 'Marathon' of the 30th season on 12 March at the Audrey Herman Spotlighters Theatre, 817 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. Beginning at 11:30 a.m. plays to be read are: Veteran's Day, by Judith Glass Collins, followed by inconstancy, by Bob Barr, at 1:00 p.m., and Familiar Strangers, by Margy Kahn at 3:00 p.m. After each reading there will be a discussion of the script with the playwright, director and actors. The event is free, and the general public is encouraged to attend.

The Directors Lab West Steering Committee has announced the dates for its 12th annual event. The 2011 Lab will take place June 11 - 18 in residence at The Pasadena Playhouse. This year's dates coincide with several other events bringing national attention to the L.A. theatre scene, including the Theatre Communications Group (TCG) annual conference. This will be an exciting time to explore current issues and perspectives in both the local and national theatre communities.

GLEE star Matthew Morrison visited 'The Late Show with David Letterman' and revealed how Dave helped launch his showbiz career with the fake boy band, 'Fresh Step.'

According to the New York Times, another delay in the opening of SPIDER-MAN: TURN OF THE DARK may be imminent. A sixth postponement is being considered by the producers of the $65 million musical.

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and legendary Broadway star Betty Buckley, currently co-starring in the Dallas Theatre Center's production of Arsenic and Old Lace, present three benefit concerts featuring her recent Song Interpretation Workshop participants. The concerts are set for March 28, 30 and 31 at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth at 7:30pm.

Michael Güttler wird anstelle des erkrankten Jeffrey Tate die Vorstellungen von 'Ariadne auf Naxos' am 7., 9. und 12. März an der Wiener Staatsoper dirigieren.

The Japanese American Cultural and Community Center is proud to present two of Japan's most critically acclaimed taiko soloists and former members of Kodo, Hiroyuki Hayashida and Shuichi Hidano, joined by Jun Takada, to make up a Super Taiko trio. The Taiko Center of LA Ensemble under the direction of Rev. Tom Kurai will open for this high-octane performance on the iconic JACCC Plaza, Saturday, March 5, 2011.

Tony Goldwyn has joined the cast Shonda Rhimes' ABC pilot, 'Damage Control,' according to the Hollywood Reporter.

The New South Wales Minister for Tourism hosts the World Premiere of a new musical, DOCTOR ZHIVAGO starring Anthony Warlow. One of the most breathtaking love stories ever told, this exciting new production is directed by Broadway's Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, Tommy), with music composed by Lucy Simon (The Secret Garden), lyrics by Michael Korie and Amy Powers and book by Michael Weller. Produced by John Frost and Anita Waxman, DOCTOR ZHIVAGO plays an exclusive eight week engagement at the Lyric Theatre, Star City before an Australian tour.

Daniel Radcliffe will make his Broadway musical debut in the 50th anniversary revival of the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. Previews begin Feb. 26 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

Surfside Players, Cocoa Beach, is excited to announce AUDITIONS for its modern psychological thriller, THE PILLOWMAN, by Martin McDonagh, directed by Janet Bentley-Hallberg. Auditions are February 27 and 28, Sunday and Monday, from 7:00 - 10:00pm (at the latest), for performances April 29 - May 8.

Amphibian Stage Productions is proud to continue its twelfth season with the regional premiere of the acclaimed play Animals Out of Paper by Pulitzer finalist Rajiv Joseph. Amphibian veteran Evan Mueller directs Andrés Ortiz, Laurel Whitsett, and Marshall York in this heartwarming comedy that runs from March 11 to 27 at the Hardy & Betty Sanders Theatre in the Fort Worth Community Arts Center.

Weekend movie box office estimates: February 11-February 13, 2011.

Stage veterans Joan Cusack, Jane Lynch and Anna Paquin are all set to provide guest voices for the upcoming season of Disney Channel's animated series 'Phineas and Ferb,' according to Variety. The show follows the lives of stepbrothers Phineas and Ferb, who tackle new schemes and adventures each episode.

Julie Andrews won the 2011 Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album For Children for 'Julie Andrews' Collection Of Poems, Songs, And Lullabies'

In the heart of awards season, between the Golden Globes and The Academy Awards, the Orange British Academy Film Awards sees the biggest movie stars in Britain and Hollywood come together to honor this year's best in film. Hosted by Jonathan Ross, the 2011 Awards were broadcast from London's Royal Opera House.

Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. is excited to present for its' second show of their 25th season,The Homecoming by Harold Pinter at Angel Island, 735 W. Sheridan. It will open Friday, March 4th, 2011 at 8 p.m. and run Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 on Thursday and Sunday, $20 on Friday, and $22 on Saturday. There will be no performance on Thursday, November 25th. There will be previews on Wednesday & Thursday March 2nd and 3rd at 8 p.m. Tickets for previews are $5. We will close on Sunday, April 10th, 2011 at 7 p.m. There is parking available in the Mobil Gas Station across from the theater at a fee determined by Mobil Gas. For more information and reservations call (773) 871-0442.

Signal Ensemble Theatre announces the third production in their 2010-2011, eighth anniversary season, Dario Fo's 'Accidental Death of An Anarchist,' directed by ensemble member Anthony Ingram. A bomb blast in a bank kills dozens and injures over a hundred, and the police pick up a professed anarchist for questioning. While being interrogated, he 'accidentally' falls out of a fourth floor window. Based on this true event which marked the beginning of a decade of state-sponsored terror, Nobel Award-winner Fo's play is a hilariously scathing satire that uses brutally funny violence and tragic wit to shine a light on the terrifying lengths governments will go to preserve their grip on power. The show will run about two hours with one intermission, and $5 from every ticket sold on March 12 will benefit SeasonofConcern.org

Internet sensation Team StarKid will offer last-minute tickets for its SOLD OUT run of the new comedy musical Starship, playing at the Hoover-Leppen Theatre at Center on Halsted, 3656 North Halsted, February 11 - 23, 2011. Last-minute tickets, priced at $25, will be announced on a day-by-day basis via the Team StarKid Twitter: @teamstarkid or twitter.com/teamstarkid. Purchase instructions will be posted at Noon on days with last-minute ticket availability only.