Piven Vindicated In Broadway RowAugust 28th, 2009 An arbitrator has ruled that ENTOURAGE star JEREMY PIVEN did not breach contractual obligations when illness forced him to quit a Broadway show last year (08). Producers of the Broadway revival of David Mamet's Speed-the-Plow filed charges against Piven, claiming his decision to leave the show after falling ill with a severe bout of mercury poisoning cost them undue stress and cash.
Martin McDonagh's "A Behanding in Spokane' set for Broadway next MarchAugust 12th, 2009 McDonagh's 'A Behanding in Spokane' set for B'wayNEW YORK — Martin McDonagh has another play headed for Broadway. Producer Robert Fox says McDonagh's black comedy, "A Behanding in Spokane," will premiere March 4, 2010.
Broadway revival of 'Hair' recoups its $5.76 million production costsAugust 7th, 2009 Broadway revival of 'Hair' recoups its investmentNEW YORK — The Broadway revival of "Hair" is in the black. Public Theater artistic director Oskar Eustis (YEW'-stis) says the Tony-winning revival of the "Age of Aquarius" musical has recouped its $5.76 million productions costs in four months.
David Alan Grier joins the cast of David Mamet's 'Race,' opening on Broadway in DecemberJuly 29th, 2009 David Alan Grier joins cast of Broadway's 'Race'NEW YORK — David Alan Grier is joining the cast of David Mamet's (MAM'-eht) Broadway-bound play "Race."
The 53-year-old actor will star in the production along with the previously announced James Spader (SPAY'-dur), Richard Thomas and Kerry Washington. "Race" opens Dec.
Alicia Silverstone, Laura Linney set for 'Time Stands Still' on BroadwayJuly 21st, 2009 Alicia Silverstone, Laura Linney set for BroadwayNEW YORK — Alicia Silverstone will join Laura Linney on Broadway this season. They will star in "Time Stands Still," a play by Donald Margulies (MAHR'-guh-lees).
Larry King's wife a finalist for Bono's Broadway 'Spider-Man' musicalJuly 15th, 2009 NEW YORK - TV host Larry King's wife Shawn is one of the two finalists being selected for Bono's Broadway musical 'Spider-Man'. The former western-country singer is being considered to play role of Arachne in the much-anticipated and hugely expensive musical, set to debut on Broadway in February, reports New York Post.
Michael McKean is set to star in Broadway's 'Superior Donuts'July 9th, 2009 Michael McKean set for B'way's 'Superior Donuts'NEW YORK — Tracy Letts' new play, "Superior Donuts," has found its Broadway leading man — Michael McKean. Producer Jeffrey Richards says the actor will reprise the role of a doughnut shop owner he played in the show's world premiere last summer at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre.
Julia Stiles, Bill Pullman set for 'Oleanna,' a David Mamet play on BroadwayJune 30th, 2009 Julia Stiles set for David Mamet play on BroadwayNEW YORK — Julia Stiles will make her Broadway debut in a revival of David Mamet's (MAM'-eht) "Oleanna" (OH'-lee-anna), opening Oct. 11 at the Golden Theater in New York.
Jude Law is set to star in 'Hamlet' on Broadway this fallJune 30th, 2009 Jude Law is set to play Hamlet on B'way this fallNEW YORK — Jude Law will play Shakespeare's melancholy Dane on Broadway this fall. The 36-year-old British actor will star in "Hamlet," opening Oct.
Billy Crystal takes his Broadway success, '700 Sundays,' on the road this fallJune 24th, 2009 Billy Crystal takes '700 Sundays' on the roadNEW YORK — Billy Crystal is taking his acclaimed stage autobiography, "700 Sundays," on the road this fall. "700 Sundays" was a Broadway success during the 2004-2005 season, playing to sold-out houses and winning a Tony Award for special theatrical experience.
'Irena's Vow' to close on Broadway, cites low ticket salesJune 17th, 2009 'Irena's Vow' to close on BroadwayNEW YORK — "Irena's Vow" won't be kept on Broadway. Producers announced Tuesday that the play will have its final performance at the Walter Kerr Theatre on June 28.
'Fela!' is set to make the move from off-Broadway to Broadway this fallJune 12th, 2009 'Fela!' makes the move from off-B'way to BroadwayNEW YORK — "Fela!" — one of off-Broadway's big hits last summer — is coming to Broadway. The musical, based on the life of African composer and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti, will open Nov.
Jonny Lee Miller joins Sienna Miller on Broadway in 'After Miss Julie'June 10th, 2009 Jonny Lee Miller joins Sienna Miller on BroadwayNEW YORK — There will be two Millers on Broadway this fall — starring in the same show. Jonny Lee Miller will join Sienna Miller in the Roundabout Theatre Company's production of "After Miss Julie," opening Oct.
Judith Ivey as Ann Landers set to dispense advice off-Broadway this fallJune 1st, 2009 Judith Ivey as Ann Landers set to dispense adviceNEW YORK — Ann Landers will be dispensing advice off-Broadway this fall. Judith Ivey will portray the legendary problem-solving columnist in "The Lady With All the Answers," David Rambo's play drawn from Landers' life and letters.
James Spader set to star in David Mamet's 'Race' on BroadwayMay 12th, 2009 James Spader set to star in 'Race' on BroadwayNEW YORK — James Spader is trading in Boston for Broadway. Producer Jeffrey Richards says the star of TV's "Boston Legal" as well as the film "sex, lies and videotape," will make his Broadway debut in the world premiere of David Mamet's "Race."
The play, which Mamet will direct, has also found a New York home — the Ethel Barrymore Theater — and will go into rehearsal a week earlier than previously announced.
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