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UPDATE: Actors Equity Association Hires Counsel to Investigate Suicide of CHICAGO Standby Jeff Loeffelholz

Last week, it was reported that Jeff Loeffelholz, an original cast member of the 1996 revival of Chicago, had taken his own life. Since then, the producers of the show have hired attorney Judd Burstein to oversee the developing situation and conduct an exhaustive investigation.
UPDATE: Attorney Judd Burstein Launches Investigation Into Suicide of CHICAGO Standby Jeff Loeffelholz

Last week, it was reported that Jeff Loeffelholz, an original cast member of the 1996 revival of Chicago, had taken his own life. Since then, the producers of the show have hired attorney Judd Burstein to oversee the developing situation and conduct an exhaustive investigation.
Investigations Opened to Explore Suicide of CHICAGO Actor Jeff Loeffelholz

This week, it was reported that Jeff Loeffelholz, an original cast member of the 1996 revival of Chicago, had taken his own life. Now, some of the late actor's loved one have launched an online investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Photo Coverage: Julia Stiles, Edward Norton & More Play Celebrity Charades at Labyrinth Theater Company

Labyrinth Theater Company, the award-winning, downtown ensemble, just welcomed a star-studded lineup of players for this year's signature annual benefit Celebrity Charades 2014: Judgment Day, which took place last night, October 27, 2014, at Capitale (130 Bowery).
Julia Stiles, Josh Charles, Daphne Rubin-Vega & More Set for Labyrinth Theater Company's 2014 CELEBRITY CHARADES Tonight

Labyrinth Theater Company, the award-winning, downtown ensemble, welcomes a star-studded lineup of players for this year's signature annual benefit Celebrity Charades 2014: Judgment Day, which will take place tonight, October 27, 2014, at Capitale (130 Bowery).
Julia Stiles, Josh Charles, Daphne Rubin-Vega & More Set for Labyrinth Theater Company's 2014 CELEBRITY CHARADES

Labyrinth Theater Company (Artistic Director, Mimi O'Donnell, and Executive Director, Danny Feldman), the award-winning, downtown ensemble, has announced its star-studded lineup of players for this year's signature annual benefit Celebrity Charades 2014: Judgment Day, which will take place on Monday, October 27, 2014, at Capitale (130 Bowery).
Phillip Seymour Hoffman's Friend David Bar Katz Uses Libel Suit Settlement to Create Foundation, Award in His Honor

When Phillip Seymour Hoffman's friend, playwright David Bar Katz, saw a story by The National Enquirer claiming he and Hoffman had been 'lovers who had freebased cocaine the night before his death, and said Mr. Katz claimed to have seen him using heroin many times', he immediately filed a libel suit. After two days, The Enquirer had withdrawn the article and apologized. But Katz's settlement included much more.
Photo Flash: Westport Country Playhouse Gala Grosses $1,407,610

A sold-out audience of over 550 people attended the annual benefit, 'Footlights and Film: A Celebration of the Great Musicals from Stage and Screen,' hosted by Julia Roberts and featuring a special tribute to Angela Lansbury presented by Bernadette Peters, at Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, CT (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director) on Monday evening, September 15. The fundraiser grossed $1,407,610, including revenue from tickets, donations and silent auctions.
Hoffman, Lithgow and More Lend Hand To Support Westport County Playhouse

Award-winning actors Philip Seymour Hoffman, John Lithgow and other celebrities will offer one-of-a-kind entertainment experiences in a silent auction to benefit Westport Country Playhouse (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director), at the historic Westport, Connecticut theatre's annual fundraising gala on Monday, September 15. In addition to celebrity auction items, there will be sports, vacation, fashion and jewelry auction packages. Full details of all silent auction items are available at www.westportplayhouse.org
Burgess, Butler, Murney and More Added to Wesport's Gala

Broadway talents Tituss Burgess ('The Little Mermaid'), Kerry Butler ('Xanadu'), Gavin Lee ('Mary Poppins'), Nedra McClyde, Julia Murney, Q. Smith and Aurelia Williams will join previously announced Laura Benanti ('Gypsy'), Raúl Esparza ('Company') and Steven Pasquale ('The Light in the Piazza') on Monday, September 15, at the annual gala for the venerable 78-year-old Westport Country Playhouse (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director), Westport, Connecticut.
Peters, Benanti, & Esparza Added to Westport Benefit

Laura Benanti, Raúl Esparza, Angela Lansbury, Steven Pasquale and Bernadette Peters have been added to the roster of stars on stage at Westport Country Playhouse's annual gala in Westport, CT (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director) on Monday, September 15.
Julia Roberts To Host Westport's Benefit 9/15

Julia Roberts will host the annual gala for Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, CT (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director) on Monday, September 15.
Photo Flash: The Ladies Who Sing Sondheim

Legendary composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim, who served as an apprentice at Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut 56 years ago, returned to the Playhouse as guest of honor for 'The Ladies Who Sing Sondheim' on September 25

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