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Review: The Starship Astrov

Review: The Starship Astrov

Duncan Pflaster's new "Chekhovian Space Comedy" The Starship Astrov ties a clever concept to a sci-fi/speculative drama that authentically has something to say.
Review: Tales from the Tunnel

Review: Tales from the Tunnel

It might sound like an accusation of elitism to say that a certain play would fail anywhere but in New York, but in the case of Troy Diana and James Valletti's Tales from the Tunnel, such an observation comes only with the greatest admiration. In this simply staged but intricately assembled ode to the NYC subway system, writer-directors Diana and Valletti evoke the interview-based collage style of Anna Deavere Smith and The Civilians to piece together a medley of stories from the homeless to the filthy rich. In doing so, the creators have wisely identified the one collective experience that all New Yorkers share: a gritty knowledge of our ever-eccentric mass transit system.
Review: Hunter Gatherers

Review: Hunter Gatherers

Have you ever considered why you are friends with some of your friends? In particular, the friends you were once close with but now you don't see them but once a year or so. Hunter Gatherers made me think about these old bonds and why they can be so hard to break. And I had some laughs on the way.
Review: See Rock City & Other Destinations

Review: See Rock City & Other Destinations

Travel can be a form of self-discovery, as the disparate tourists learn in See Rock City and Other Destinations. This bittersweet, often wondrous new musical by Brad Alexander and Adam Mathias charts 17 different characters across six kitschy yet beautiful American landmarks: Rock City, Roswell, the Alamo, Glacier Bay, Coney Island, and Niagara Falls.
Review: Twelfth Night

Review: Twelfth Night

Oftentimes Shakespeare can be tricky--it takes adeptness with language, talent, and skill. The ensemble of actors in Sonnet Repertory Theatre's Twelfth Night, under the direction of Michael Lluberes, have all of these things and thus make for a very enjoyable night of theatre.

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London: Derek Jacobi, Ron Cook, Paul Jesson, et al. Set for Michael Grandage's...

London: Derek Jacobi, Ron Cook, Paul Jesson, et al. Set for Michael Grandage's...

Additional casting has been announced for Michael Grandage's production of King Lear, to run December 3-February 5 at the Donmar Warehouse with Sir Derek Jacobi in the title role. The show will be broadcast as part of NT Live series on February 3. The company will also feature Pippa...
New York: "50 Years of The Fantasticks" to Air on PBS and CUNY TV

New York: "50 Years of The Fantasticks" to Air on PBS and CUNY TV

"50 Years of The Fantasticks", a special episode of Theater Talk devoted to the world's longest-running musical, will premiere on PBS this Friday evening, July 30, 2010 at 12:30am. The show is hosted by Michael Riedel and Susan Haskins. The episode will also air on CUNY TV on July...
London: Daniel Boys, Chloe Hart, Patina Miller, et al. Set for Homemade...

London: Daniel Boys, Chloe Hart, Patina Miller, et al. Set for Homemade...

The lineup of performers for Homemade Fusion, a concert celebrating the songwriting team Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond, has been announced, according to a report on Whatsonstage.com. The performance will be held on August 12 at the Ambassadors Theatre. Lucy May Barker, Daniel Boys, Chloe...
Connecticut: Stephen Schwartz to Be Honored at Westport Country Playhouse's Gala in...

Connecticut: Stephen Schwartz to Be Honored at Westport Country Playhouse's Gala in...

Stephen Schwartz will be honored at the Westport Country Playhouse's 2010 Gala, The Magical Music of Stephen Schwartz, to be held on September 13, at 6pm. Joe Calarco will direct the event. A lineup of performers will be announced at a later date. The fundraising event will include pre-show...
New York: Karen Murphy, Daryl Sherman, Shonn Wiley, et al. Set for August Events at...

New York: Karen Murphy, Daryl Sherman, Shonn Wiley, et al. Set for August Events at...

Shonn Wiley and Karen Murphy will take part in a performance and CD signing to celebrate the release of the cast recording of My Vaudeville Man, to be offered at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Triangle. The musical, originally seen at the York Theatre Company, chronicles the life of Broadway...

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Bachelorette

Bachelorette

Leslye Headland's depressingly shallow new comedy prizes shock over substance and judgment over character.
Civil War Voices

Civil War Voices

This stirring musical celebration of the Civil War era, featuring period writings and new arrangements of traditional songs, isn’t sure if it’s a concert or a theater piece.
See Rock City & Other Destinations

See Rock City & Other Destinations

Viewing this new multipart musical is like leafing through a friend's vacation photos: Some of the segments work well, while others leave you with that "you had to be there" feeling.
See Rock City & Other Destinations

See Rock City & Other Destinations

Viewing this new multipart musical is like leafing through a friend's vacation photos: Some of the segments work well, while others leave you with that "you had to be there" feeling.
The Irish... and How They Got That Way

The Irish... and How They Got That Way

Frank McCourt's revue somberly serves up the history of the Irish people in song in an evening that inspires respect and admiration but never total enjoyment.

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Article: Alfred Molina Joins ?Law & Order: Los Angeles?

Article: Alfred Molina Joins ?Law & Order: Los Angeles?

Veteran film and Broadway actor Alfred Molina is joining the cast of ?Law & Order: Los Angeles,? which debuts this fall as the newest member of the NBC crime drama family.

Molina will play Deputy District Attorney Morales, said Dick Wolf, creator and executive producer of the series nicknamed ?LOLA? that will air 10 PM Eastern time on Wednesdays.
Article: Meet ?Pillars Of The Earth?s? Redheaded Hero: Eddie Redmayne

Article: Meet ?Pillars Of The Earth?s? Redheaded Hero: Eddie Redmayne

?Pillars of the Earth?s? Eddie Redmayne opens up about filming the eagerly-awaited Starz miniseries, dealing with dyeing his hair an unnatural shade of red to play another artist, and spending time on set with devilishly good actor Ian McShane.
Article: Vanessa Hudgens Talks Gearing Up For ?Rent?

Article: Vanessa Hudgens Talks Gearing Up For ?Rent?

Vanessa Hudgens is looking forward to performing at the Hollywood Bowl ? in fact, she?s just looking forward to seeing the venue for the first time.

The 21-year-old actress admitted to Access Hollywood that she has never been to the famed stage, despite being scheduled to perform there in the musical ?Rent? in less than a month, when her three-night run begins on August 6.
Article: Cherry Jones To Make Broadway Return In Shaw Play

Article: Cherry Jones To Make Broadway Return In Shaw Play

Tony-winning actress Cherry Jones returns to Broadway in a revival of George Bernard Shaw?s ?Mrs. Warren?s Profession.?

The controversial 19th-century family drama examines the tension between a mother and daughter after a family secret is revealed. It is regarded as one of Shaw?s greatest plays.

Jones plays Kitty Warren, a woman forced to make terrible sacrifices for her family. Golden-Globe winner Sally Hawkins makes her Broadway debut as Kitty?s daughter, Vivie.
Article: Daniel Radcliffe Reportedly To Star In ?The Woman In Black?

Article: Daniel Radcliffe Reportedly To Star In ?The Woman In Black?

Daniel Radcliffe is reportedly trading in wizards for ghosts.

According to The BBC, Daniel has been cast as the star of ?The Woman In Black,? based on the novel by Susan Hill.

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Westport to Offer The Magical Music of Stephen Schwartz in September

Westport to Offer The Magical Music of Stephen Schwartz in September

The Westport Country Playhouse will honor Academy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated composer Stephen Schwartz Sept. 13 as part of its 2010 gala.
The Last Dance Reading Features Barbara Barrie, Dick Latessa, Tommy Tune, Dick Cavett and More

The Last Dance Reading Features Barbara Barrie, Dick Latessa, Tommy Tune, Dick Cavett and More

A private reading of The Last Dance, a new musical directed and choreographed by Jonathan Butterell, will be presented July 29.
Darrell Hammond, Chris Bauer Will Join Richard Kind and Reg Rogers in Mamet's Romance at Bay Street

Darrell Hammond, Chris Bauer Will Join Richard Kind and Reg Rogers in Mamet's Romance at Bay Street

Casting and creative duties are now complete for David Mamet's Romance, starring Richard Kind and Reg Rogers, which will begin performances Aug. 10 at the Bay Street Theatre.
Kurt Peterson Will Sing Sondheim Unplugged Aug. 2 in NYC

Kurt Peterson Will Sing Sondheim Unplugged Aug. 2 in NYC

Kurt Peterson, who starred as Young Ben in the original Broadway production of Follies, will be the special guest of the Sondheim Unplugged series Aug. 2 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.
EXCLUSIVE: Gary Beach, Georgia Engel, Danny Gurwin, Michel Bell Will Ride a Show Boat at the Muny

EXCLUSIVE: Gary Beach, Georgia Engel, Danny Gurwin, Michel Bell Will Ride a Show Boat at the Muny

Tony Award winner Gary Beach, most recently on Broadway in the revival of Les Misérables, will play Cap'n Andy in the St. Louis Muny's upcoming production of Show Boat, which will begin performances Aug. 9 at the nation's oldest and largest outdoor theatre.

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Jets and Sharks come to UD Summer Stage - Delco News Network

Jets and Sharks come to UD Summer Stage
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Originally produced on Broadway in 1957, the ground-breaking musical included masculine and athletic street-fight choreography by Jerome Robbins, ...

Photographer Says 'Fela!' Swiped Her Image - Courthouse News Service

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Photographer Says 'Fela!' Swiped Her Image
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MANHATTAN (CN) - An award-winning photographer claims the producers of the Broadway musical "Fela!" used her image of the legendary musician and political ...
Brooklyn photog Marilyn Nance sues Broadway's 'FELA!' for using photo without ...New York Daily News
Photog sues Will Smith, Jay-Z's Broadway musical FELABritain News
NYC Photographer Sues 'Fela!' ProducersABC News

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Highland Stage presents 'Gypsy' - Advertiser-News

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Highland Stage presents 'Gypsy'
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Vernon ? The Highland Stage will perform the Broadway musical ?Gypsy? at Vernon Township High School on Friday and Saturday, July 30 and 31, and Aug. ...

Who-ville who's who: 'Seussical: The Musical' features beloved characters - The News-Press

Who-ville who's who: 'Seussical: The Musical' features beloved characters
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The Broadway Palm stage simply isn't big enough to fit all those wacky Dr. Seuss characters. ?Seuss has written so many books,? says Amy McCleary, ...

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'Mermaid Junior' gets up on its feet - The Journal News | LoHud.com

'Mermaid Junior' gets up on its feet - The Journal News | LoHud.com

'Mermaid Junior' gets up on its feet
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She was the focus of a 1989 feature film, a TV series, a 2008 Broadway musical, and enough merchandising to make Miley Cyrus blush. ...

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It?s Been a Gloomy Summer on New York Stages

It?s Been a Gloomy Summer on New York Stages

It may be the season for breezy entertainment, but you wouldn?t know it from New York?s theaters.
Theater Talkback: Preaching to the Choir on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'?

Theater Talkback: Preaching to the Choir on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'?

The actor and writer Marc Wolf wonders if his solo show about gay men and women in the military can, or should, change people's minds.
Cherry Lane Won?t Produce Plays for a Year or More

Cherry Lane Won?t Produce Plays for a Year or More

The Cherry Lane Theater in Greenwich Village says a shortfall of roughly $167,000 means it won?t produce plays for a year or more.
Up Close and Personal: Theater for Audiences of One

Up Close and Personal: Theater for Audiences of One

High-concept works performed for one person at a time, long popular in Europe, are coming to New York.
Theater: ?You Me Bum Bum Train? in London Is a Wild Ride for One

Theater: ?You Me Bum Bum Train? in London Is a Wild Ride for One

In London, ?You Me Bum Bum Train? thrust audience members ? one at a time ? into challenging situations.

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Fire and Motorcycle Crash Snarl 81 Traffic

Fire and Motorcycle Crash Snarl 81 Traffic

A vehicle fire caused the northbound lanes of Interstate 81 to be closed for about half an hour Saturday afternoon near mile marker 256, south of the Broadway exit.
Fallen Soldier's Body To Return To The Valley

Fallen Soldier's Body To Return To The Valley

Brain "Bucky" Anderson's body will be brought back to the Valley with a military escort this Sunday.
Watersheds in Md., Pa., Va. chosen as pilot projects for Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts

Watersheds in Md., Pa., Va. chosen as pilot projects for Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts

Three watersheds in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania have been chosen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as pilot projects for Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts.
Special Election Draws Light Turnout So Far

Special Election Draws Light Turnout So Far

Voters have turned out "in a trickle" for today's special election in the 26th House District, according to election officials.
Va. soldier dies in Afghanistan

Va. soldier dies in Afghanistan

An Army soldier from Broadway, Va., who was a two-time Virginia Group AA wrestling champion was killed by a roadside bomb Saturday in Afghanistan.

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We Moved

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We Moved
Featured Post: Obama's NEA

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Featured Post: Obama's NEA

Many of us in the theatre community are excited about the new Obama administration and what it could mean for future support and funding of the arts. Playgoer has a really great post on the subject: I'd rather put...
The Harrowing Demise of Jeune Lune

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The Harrowing Demise of Jeune Lune

An incredible video interview with Dominique Serrand of Theatre de la Jeune Lune.
3 Shows, 4 Cities, 4 Weeks: Part the Second

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3 Shows, 4 Cities, 4 Weeks: Part the Second

Next up, The Internationalist opens in Columbus, after about 3 rehearsals.
3 Shows, 3 Cities, 3 Weeks: Part the First

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3 Shows, 3 Cities, 3 Weeks: Part the First

Foolin' Around With Infinity by Steven Dietz - Granville, Ohio - December 20

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Audition Notice ? Glass City Theatre

Audition Notice ? Glass City Theatre

Jesus Hopped the ?A? Train “How many sons of god you know drive a Lexus?” Written by Stephen Adly Guirgis Directed by Angela Konrad Produced by Glass City Theatre Presented by Pacific Theatre Auditions will be held on Monday, August 16th from 10:00am ? 5:00pm at Pacific Theatre (12th Ave and Hemlock St, Vancouver, BC) [...]
Neanderthal Arts Festival premiers next week

Neanderthal Arts Festival premiers next week

A HUGE up to the brains behind Left Right Minds and Upintheair Theatre for taking the mammoth by the horns and kick-starting a brand new indie theatre festival in Vancouver. Taking its cues from Toronto’s Summerworks, Neanderthal is a juried fest that includes both local and national works, 6 in total. I’ll admit I wasn’t [...]
Moving on ? Chapter 1: Art-iculation

Moving on ? Chapter 1: Art-iculation

Greetings gentle reader, deepest apologies for the extended radio silence over here at TNS. We’ve started work on a new chapter that’s begun by pulling up stakes and moving from Vancouver to Victoria, home of the legislature, a pervasive air of polite and – of course – some killer independent theatre. (Hello Victoria! Come see [...]
For Babz

For Babz

At peace at last. But her work continues…
This One Goes to Eleven: Ron Reed

This One Goes to Eleven: Ron Reed

Meet Ron Reed, the Founding Artistic Director of Pacific Theatre, the resident theatre company of the intimate theatre space in the Chalmers Heritage Building at 12th and Hemlock. Ron founded PT in 1984, and the company has resided in its current digs since ’94. They have received an epic 75 Jessie nominations since then. Ron [...]

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Time for an upgrade

Time for an upgrade

For the last 3 weeks or so I've been trying to function without having internet access at home and I'm almost at my wits end. Since I don't have a smartphone I'm not able to check my email, submit to...
Hamlet via Chickens

Hamlet via Chickens

Pop Quiz! Would you rather - A.) be certain you didn't get the job or B.) be certain you got the job, and then didn't I'm having a hard time deciding which outcome I prefer, as I've encountered both. I'm...
Go see SALT

Go see SALT

I have to admit, I'm biased. There is very little that Angelina Jolie can do wrong by me. I've been a fan since Foxfire. So, it's no surprise that I went and saw the 11:00 AM showing of SALT on...
Summer Reading (Like Third Grade)

Summer Reading (Like Third Grade)

I love this book cover. What are her intentions in each headshot? I have a problem with Amazon.com. I find myself browsing the internet ADD style, and before I know it, I'm click-happy and have ordered a whole slew of...
Confessions of a Much Too Serious Actress; Part 2

Confessions of a Much Too Serious Actress; Part 2

Recently, after a commercial audition I ran into an old friend here in New York. That's usually where one ends up running into old friends, at auditions. Ron and I shared the same representation along with another Asian male actor,...

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Money!

Money!

Some rare cash flow making its way to arts orgs...

House Appropriations Committee has approved an extra (wait for it) $2.5 million for the NEA for next fiscal year. FYI, that's enough for one season at a small LORT theatre company or one mid-size Broadway play.

One of George Soros' foundations is offering $11 million just to NYC "nonprofit music, dance, and theatre groups that are recognized for the quality of their artistic work, their strong educational programs for young people, their employment of artists and their other contributions to the vibrancy of New York City?s cultural life."

Meanwhile, some folks just can't throw enough money at Yale Rep. First the Robina Foundation gives just shy of a million and now the Mellons outdo them. The rich get richer....
Quote of the Day II

Quote of the Day II

"To be frank, how could anyone who wasn?t born or raised in England, isn?t Christian, and never took a college Shakespeare course have written either 1599 or Contested Will? His biography suggests that James Shapiro seems to lack all the necessary background and experience. Isn?t it far more likely that 'James Shapiro' is a front, the name a pseudonym? The true author probably prefers to write in peace and is uncomfortable with the public face of publishing."

-Professor James Shapiro
Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

"It?s silly to ask spectators to pony up as much as $400 for a show with a teatro povero aesthetic whose theme is toppling the pampered overclass."

-David Cote, reviewing the late departed Peter Stein Demons epic, as presented by the blue-chip Lincoln Center Festival.

(He adds that despite its flaws, "The Demons is an enriching experience?especially if you didn?t pay for it.")
Caveat Emptor

Caveat Emptor

Before you panic and run to Central Park this week to go wait on line for Al Pacino's last performances, know that his Merchant of Venice will indeed be performing on Broadway in the fall--at a more expensive, but at least more reliable price.

And before you shell out to see Helen Hunt in the hit revival of Our Town, know that you will still have one more chance to see it the way it should be seen--with director David Cromer playing the Stage Manager in September. And then it closes.
The Late James Gammon

The Late James Gammon

More than Shepard himself, even, I would venture James Gammon is the face of Sam Shepard's plays.
The playwright offers a moving tribute to one of his standby actors, who passed away last week:

"This guy walked on stage, and it?s as if everybody else in the play disappeared, as if he had stumbled in from an alleyway and just was this character."

(He also says something about he and Joe Papp fighting so much they were "oil and water"!)

Gammon in Steppenwolf's
1995 revival of Buried Child.