Katharine McPhee, Daniel Radcliffe Set for NYMF Gala by Dan Bacalzo

American Idol finalist Katharine McPhee will perform a song from NBC's new musical drama Smash at the New York Musical Theatre Festival's Eighth Annual Season Awards Gala, to be he…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:13am on November 1, 2011☆⚑

London War Horse Announces New Cast by Dan Bacalzo

A new cast of actors and puppeteers will join the National Theatre's internationally award-winning production of War Horse at the New London Theatre, beginning November 16, 2011. Marian…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 9:38am on November 1, 2011☆⚑

William Hill, Jordan Lage, Rusty Ross Set for Baltimore CENTERSTAGE's American Buffalo by Dan Bacalzo

William Hill, Jordan Lage, and Rusty Ross will star in Baltimore CENTERSTAGE's production of David Mamet's American Buffalo, to run November 2-December 11. Liesl Tommy will direct.…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 4:52pm on October 31, 2011☆⚑

Barefoot Theatre Company Announces Cast for Israel Horovitz's Gloucester Blue by Dan Bacalzo

Barefoot Theatre Company has announced casting for a workshop production of Israel Horovitz's Gloucester Blue, which will conclude the company's STRIPPED festival with performances…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 4:43pm on October 31, 2011☆⚑

Carly Jibson, Kacie Sheik et al. Set for Headliners! at Le Poisson Rouge by Dan Bacalzo

Celina Carvajal, Carly Jibson, Kacie Sheik, and Katie Thompson will perform in Headliners! at Le Poisson Rouge on Tuesday, November 15 at 10pm. Tim Drucker will direct, with musical directio…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 4:16pm on October 31, 2011☆⚑

FringeNYC Hit facebook me to Play DR2 Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

A hit at the 2011 New York International Fringe Festival, facebook me, developed by the 13-15 year-old members of The Arts Effect All-Girl Theatre Company, will return for three performances…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 4:05pm on October 31, 2011☆⚑

Colman Domingo, Matt Doyle, Rory O'Malley, et al. Named to "OUT100" by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway actors Colman Domingo, Matt Doyle, and Rory O'Malley have been named as part of the "OUT100" who will be celebrated in the magazine Out's annual issue that comme…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 3:56pm on October 31, 2011☆⚑

PHOTO FLASH: Spider-Man's Reeve Carney, Patrick Page Honor Everyday Hero Jacqueline Morelli by Dan Bacalzo

Reeve Carney and Patrick Page, who respectively star as Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Norman Osborn/The Green Goblin in the Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, posed with Jacquelin…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 3:33pm on October 31, 2011☆⚑

PHOTO FLASH: Andre De Shields, Angela Lansbury, Malachy McCourt et al. Attend Bill Whelan Concert by Dan Bacalzo

Grammy Award-winning composer Bill Whelan celebrated the opening night of his concert, An Evening with Bill Whelan, at the Irish Arts Center on Saturday, October 29. Whelan, best known for …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 3:19pm on October 31, 2011☆⚑

Jane Kaczmarek, David Krumholtz, Alfred Molina Set for L.A. Theatre Works' Copenhagen by Dan Bacalzo

Alfred Molina, David Krumholtz and Jane Kaczmarek will star in the L.A. Theatre Works presentation of Michael Frayn's Copenhagen, to be presented at UCLA's James Bridges Theater, N…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 3:04pm on October 31, 2011☆⚑

Broadway Cast of Godspell to Perform on November 1 Late Night with David Letterman by Dan Bacalzo

The Broadway cast of Godspell will perform a medley from the musical on the Tuesday, November 1 episode of Late Night with David Letterman at 11:35pm ET. Conceived and originally directed b…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 2:58pm on October 31, 2011☆⚑

Amy Coleman, Steve Schalchlin to Play Don't Tell Mama by Dan Bacalzo

Amy Coleman will reunite with Steve Schalchlin for Coleman & Shack, to be presented at Don't Tell Mama on Friday, November 11 at 9:15pm. Coleman previously appeared in the Off-Broa…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 2:30pm on October 31, 2011☆⚑

Northlight Announces Casting for Black Pearl Sings!, Ten Chimneys, [title of show] by Dan Bacalzo

Northlight Theatre has announced casting for several of its upcoming shows. E. Faye Butler and Susie McMonagle will star in Black Pearl Sings! (January 13-February 19), by Frank Higgins. St…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 1:55pm on October 31, 2011☆⚑

Chita Rivera to Be Celebrated During Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's 2012 Season by Dan Bacalzo

The 2012 season of Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will be highlighted by the summer event, "Celebrating Chita!" which will pay tribute to Broadway icon Chita Rivera. The Lyric will fir…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 1:43pm on October 31, 2011☆⚑

Mackenzie Crook, Ruthie Henshall, Julian Sands, et al. Set for London 24 Hour Plays Celebrity Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Jane Asher, Nancy Carroll, Lily Cole, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Brendan Coyle, Mackenzie Crook, Lisa Dillon, Freddie Fox, Robert Glenister, Anthony Head, Ruthie Henshall, Mathew Horne, David Horovitc…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 1:30pm on October 31, 2011☆⚑

Kristin Chenoweth to Co-Host and Perform at American Country Awards Ceremony by Dan Bacalzo

Tony and Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth will co-hos and perform at the American Country Awards, which will be held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on December 5. Trace Adkins will co-hos…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 1:18pm on October 31, 2011☆⚑

Justin Vivian Bond, Daniel Breaker, Taylor Mac et al. Set for Joe's Pub in November by Dan Bacalzo

Joe's Pub has announced an updated line-up for November. Among the artists who will perform in concert are Taylor Mac (November 6), Justin Vivian Bond (November 6, 13, 20 & 27), Da…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 1:17pm on October 31, 2011☆⚑

Anthony Lapaglia to Join Film Cast of Django Unchained by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award winner Anthony Lapaglia has joined the cast of the upcoming Quentin Tarantino film, Django Unchained, according to Deadline.com. The movie will focus on Django, a freed slave, wh…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 1:00pm on October 31, 2011☆⚑

Rob Evan, Annie Golden, Julia Murney, et al. Set for Shriners Hospitals for Children Benefit by Dan Bacalzo

Rob Evan, Annie Golden, Robi Hager, Donna Kane, Matt Leisy, Julia Murney, Ciaran Sheehan, and Ed Watts will be among the performers in a one-night-only benefit for Shriners Hospitals for Chi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:30pm on October 31, 2011☆⚑

John Barrowman, Graham Norton, Jimmy Osmond et al. Set for Macmillan Centenary Gala by Dan Bacalzo

John Barrowman, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Jimmy Carr, Fearne Cotton, Danielle Hope, Miranda Hart, The Nolans, Jimmy Osmond, Arlene Phillips, Kristina Rihanoff, Robin Windsor, and the casts of the…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:16pm on October 31, 2011☆⚑

Judith Ivey, Brian Murray, Bobby Steggert, et al. Set for November 21 Project Shaw by Dan Bacalzo

Cynthia Darlow, Jack Gilpin, Cynthia Harris, Judith Ivey, Brian Murray, and Bobby Steggert will perform in the November 21 installment of Project Shaw, at The Players Club on Monday, Novembe…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:02pm on October 31, 2011☆⚑

Jenny Allen, Eve Plumb, Amanda Setton to Join Love, Loss and What I Wore by Dan Bacalzo

Jenny Allen, Eve Plumb, and Amanda Setton will join the Off-Broadway cast of Love, Loss and What I Wore, at the Westside Theatre, November 2-December 4. They will join the previously reporte…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:40am on October 31, 2011☆⚑

Review: Angels of Swedenborg by Dan Bacalzo

Ping Chong's dance-theater meditation on questions of spirituality contains moments of elegance and beauty.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00pm on October 30, 2011☆⚑

Derek Jacobi, Michael Sheen, et al. Receive Theatre Awards UK by Dan Bacalzo

The Theatrical Management Association (TMA) has announced the winners for its Theatre Awards UK 2011, which honor creative excellence and the outstanding work seen on stages throughout Engla…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 7:11pm on October 30, 2011☆⚑

Russell Simmons to Be Honored at Fortune Society Benefit by Dan Bacalzo

Russell Simmons, who produced the Broadway run of Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam as well as its television incarnation, will be honored at The Fortune Society annual benefit, to be held at T…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 5:38pm on October 28, 2011☆⚑