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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Kristen Bell, Ben Affleck Win Do Something Awards; Ceremony Airs Aug. 21 by Michael Gioia

The 2012 Do Something Awards, which honor the nation's "best, young world-changers," were presented Aug. 19 at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. "Glee" stars Lea Mic…

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Bernard Telsey, Justin Huff, Jay Binder, Tara Rubin Among Casting Directors Nominated for 2012 Artios Awards by Michael Gioia

The Casting Society of America (CSA) will present the 28th annual Artios Awards, celebrating outstanding achievement in casting in film, television and theatre, Oct. 29 at ceremonies in New …

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Silent Film Legend Chaplin Tramps Onto Broadway; Previews Begin Aug. 21 by Michael Gioia

The new Broadway musical Chaplin, depicting the life of screen legend Charlie Chaplin and chronicling the rise and fall of the infamous Little Tramp, begins previews Aug. 21 at the Barrymore…

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Monday, August 20, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Playbill Video Joins Broadway Newcomer Ariana DeBose on Bring It On's Opening Night (Video) by Michael Gioia

As the high-flying new musical Bring It On prepared to basket-toss its way onto Broadway, cast member Ariana DeBose ("So You Think You Can Dance"), who plays Danielle's Jackson…

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Rosie O'Donnell Recovering from Heart Attack by Michael Gioia

Emmy Award winner, Broadway actress and television personality Rosie O'Donnell suffered a heart attack last week, according to her blog at Rosie.com.

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Sas Goldberg, Alicia Sable, Tom O'Keefe and More Cast in The Best of Everything Play, Based on Rona Jaffe Novel by Michael Gioia

The Best of Everything, based on Rona Jaffe's 1958 controversial bestselling novel of the same name, will begin performances Sept. 29, prior to an official opening Oct. 4, at HERE Arts C…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Williamstown Theatre Festival Takes on Jessie J's "Domino" (Video) by Michael Gioia

Before the 2012 Williamstown Theatre Festival season came to a close, the company took part in one final performance — a lip-sync music video to Jessie J's "Domino."

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Mummenschanz Will Celebrate 40th Anniversary With North American Tour and NYC Holiday Engagement by Michael Gioia

The Swiss performance troupe Mummenschanz — seen on Broadway in 1977 and 1986 — will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a North American tour, which includes a four-week holiday…

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Randy Graff, Daniel Goldstein, Jennifer Mudge Will Take Part in "ESPA*Drills" Reading Series of New Work by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Randy Graff is among the performers featured in the 2012 "ESPA*Drills" reading series, Primary Stages Einhorn School of Performing Arts' annual new play devel…

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TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Will Offer Tenth Annual Anything Goes Costume Gala in October by Michael Gioia

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will present its tenth annual Anything Goes costume gala Oct. 20 at the TheatreWorks Scene Shop in Menlo Park.

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Darren Criss and Jenna Ushkowitz Will Cover "Call Me Maybe" on Season Four Premiere of "Glee" (Plus Video) by Michael Gioia

"Glee" stars and Broadway performers Darren Criss (How to Succeed…) and Jenna Ushkowitz (Spring Awakening) will cover Carly Rae Jepsen's summer hit "Call Me Maybe&q…

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Sunday, August 19, 2012

Do Something Awards Held Aug. 19; "Glee," Lea Michele, Neil Patrick Harris, Andrew Garfield Among Nominees by Michael Gioia

The 2012 Do Something Awards, which honor the nation's "best, young world-changers," are presented Aug. 19 at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. "Glee" stars Lea Mich…

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Saturday, August 18, 2012

World Premiere of Release Point, With Michael Irvin Pollard and Jenny Vallancourt, Opens Aug. 18 at NJ Rep by Michael Gioia

The world-premiere production of Gino DiIorio's Release Point, which explores the tortured relationship between a father and daughter, officially opens Aug. 18, following previews that b…

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Broadway Bound Concert, Featuring Music of Adam Gwon, Georgia Stitt, Kerrigan and Lowdermilk, Offered Aug. 18 by Michael Gioia

Broadway Bound, a benefit concert featuring 35 of "Broadway's most promising new talents," is held Aug. 18 at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts in California.

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Friday, August 17, 2012

Porgy and Bess Tony Nominee Norm Lewis Lands Role on ABC's "Scandal" by Michael Gioia

Norm Lewis, who received a 2012 Best Actor Tony Award nomination for his performance in the Tony-winning The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, has landed a recurring role on the ABC political t…

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Casting Announced for Shotgun Players' Assassins in California by Michael Gioia

Shotgun Players will present Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Tony Award-winning musical Assassins beginning Sept. 26, prior to an official opening Oct. 5, in Berkeley, CA.

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Sally Struthers, Becky Gulsvig and Edward Staudenmayer Will Star in Ogunquit Playhouse's 9 to 5 by Michael Gioia

The Ogunquit Playhouse will present 9 to 5: The Musical, which features a score by Grammy Award winner Dolly Parton, beginning Aug. 22, prior to an official opening Aug. 23, in Maine.

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Joy Bryant, Michael Ealy, Kevin Hart, Regina Hall Will Star in Film Adaptation of Mamet's Sexual Perversity in Chicago by Michael Gioia

Joy Bryant, who stars in the NBC series "Parenthood," has been cast in the upcoming film based on the David Mamet play Sexual Perversity in Chicago, according to Deadline.com.

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Jordin Sparks and Late Singer Whitney Houston "Sparkle" in Cinemas Starting Aug. 17 by Michael Gioia

"Sparkle," the feature film that stars "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks and late Grammy Award winner Whitney Houston, hits movie theatres Aug. 17.

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Henry Woronicz Stars in La Jolla Production of Denis O'Hare and Lisa Peterson's An Iliad, Opening Aug. 17 by Michael Gioia

La Jolla Playhouse presents Tony winner Denis O'Hare and Obie winner Lisa Peterson's adaptation of Homer's An Iliad, a one-man production based on a translation by Robert Fagles,…

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Thursday, August 16, 2012

August: Osage County, The Color Purple, Hair, Tommy Set for White Plains Performing Arts Center's Tenth Season by Michael Gioia

The White Plains Performing Arts Center has announced its tenth anniversary season, which includes three mainstage Equity productions as well as a new "Spotlight" series of musical…

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Tony Shalhoub Cast in Untitled Rob Greenberg CBS Comedy Pilot by Michael Gioia

Tony Award nominee Tony Shalhoub has joined the cast of Rob Greenberg's untitled CBS comedy pilot, according to TVLine.com.

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Dermot Mulroney Joins Cast of August: Osage County Film Adaptation by Michael Gioia and Kenneth Jones

Dermot Mulroney will join his "My Best Friend's Wedding" co-star Julia Roberts in the film version of Tracy Letts' Pulitzer Prize-winning play August: Osage Count…

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Tony Winner John Benjamin Hickey Cast in Upcoming Fox Medical Drama "The Mob Doctor" by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner John Benjamin Hickey has been cast in a recurring role on the upcoming Fox medical drama "The Mob Doctor," according to the Hollywood Reporter.

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Closer Than Ever, Last Smoker, Avenue Q and More Will Take Part in Off-Broadway's 20at20 Discount in September by Michael Gioia

The Off Broadway Alliance has announced that 20at20, the bi-annual discount offer celebrating Off-Broadway, will return Sept. 4-23. Participating shows include Closer Than Ever, Avenue Q, Th…

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World Premiere of Release Point, With Michael Irvin Pollard and Jenny Vallancourt, Begins Aug. 16 at NJ Rep by Michael Gioia

The world-premiere production of Gino DiIorio's Release Point, which explores the tortured relationship between a father and daughter, begins performances Aug. 16, prior to an official o…

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2012 Araca Project of New Work Continues With Seth Moore's The Man With America Skin, Aug. 16-26 in NYC by Michael Gioia

The second annual Araca Project, featuring six original shows, continues with Seth Moore's new play The Man With America Skin, exploring the effects of post-traumatic stress in two …

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Dorset Theatre Festival's Deathtrap, With Jonathan Walker, Kirk Jackson, Quincy Dunn Baker, Begins Aug. 16 by Michael Gioia

The Dorset Theatre Festival concludes its 2012 season with the company's "Murder and Mayhem" series, which kicks off with Ira Levin's Deathtrap Aug. 16 at the Dorset Playho…

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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Jessica Phillips and Josh Segarra Among Cast of FX Pilot "Bronx Warrants," Directed by Scott Ellis by Michael Gioia

Jessica Phillips, most recently seen on Broadway in Leap of Faith, and Josh Segarra, a featured member of Off-Broadway's Dogfight, will appear in the FX sitcom pilot "Bronx Warrants…

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Winner of Second Season of Oxygen's "The Glee Project" Named (Plus Video) by Michael Gioia

"Glee" co-creator Ryan Murphy named 19-year-old Blake Jenner winner of the second season of Oxygen Network's "The Glee Project." Jenner will receive a seven-episode a…

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Adam David Thompson and Libby Winters Star in End of Days at FringeNYC Beginning Aug. 15 by Michael Gioia

Jonah's Co. presents Jeffrey James Keyes' The End of Days beginning Aug. 15 at the 16th New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC) at the Soho Playhouse.

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