Breslin’s Broadway Appointment Met With Criticism

October 24th, 2009 MIA FARROW and WOODY ALLEN's son has sparked a political controversy after the 21-year-old was appointed a liaison to non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working in Pakistan. Ronan Farrow has followed in his actress mother's footsteps and become a human rights activist, but his appointment to the U.S.

October 12th, 2009 BILL PULLMAN and JULIA STILES have earned mixed reviews from Broadway theatre critics with their revival of DAVID MAMET's play OLEANNA. The show, about the power struggle between a university professor and his female student, opened in New York on Sunday night (11Oct09) to a lukewarm response, with Stiles being criticised for her lack of emotion.

October 10th, 2009 DANIEL RADCLIFFE is eyeing a return to the Broadway stage to debut his song and dance skills, in a new production of Tony Award-winning musical HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. Producers are in the early stages of planning a Broadway revival of the 1961 show and have lined-up Radcliffe for a read-through this December (09), reports Daily Variety.

October 1st, 2009 'Sondheim on Sondheim' set for Broadway in AprilNEW YORK — Get ready for more Stephen Sondheim on Broadway this season — with a little help from Barbara Cook, among others. "Sondheim on Sondheim" will take a look at the man through his music and through film and videotape interviews with the composer.

September 20th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's mother has been given permission to challenge the executors of the King of Pop's estate without jeopardising her position as a will beneficiary. The superstar appointed attorney John Branca and business associate John McCain to take charge of his affairs, while his mum Katherine Jackson was left 40 per cent of the net value of his assets.

September 9th, 2009 R&B singer DEBORAH COX is taking to the stage to star in a Broadway biopic of pioneering African-American performer JOSEPHINE BAKER. The Nobody's Supposed To Be Here star is returning to the theatre to tell the tale of the late singer/actress, who became the first black woman to star in a motion picture and was a leading figure in the U.S.

September 9th, 2009 LINDSAY LOHAN has landed a top job in the fashion industry - she been named as a style consultant for French design house Emanuel Ungaro. Her appointment as artistic adviser comes shortly after bosses replaced the brand's top designer, Esteban Cortazar, who was reportedly furious about having the Mean Girls star attached to the luxurious brand.

September 8th, 2009 Michael Feinstein plans a return to BroadwayNEW YORK — Michael Feinstein plans a return to Broadway early next year — his first appearance there in nearly 20 years. The show is tentatively called "All About Me." It will feature the vocalist and pianist accompanied by a small orchestra in an evening of standards.

September 6th, 2009 Defunct Mass. theater's show to open in BroadwayBEVERLY, Mass.

July 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.

June 30th, 2009 Jerry Lewis set to direct B'way 'Nutty Professor'NEW YORK — Jerry Lewis — Broadway musical director? The legendary comedian will direct a stage version of "The Nutty Professor," the 1963 film he co-wrote and in which he starred as the nerdy title character. The show will feature music by Marvin Hamlisch and a book and lyrics by Rupert Holmes.

June 22nd, 2009 'Memphis' musical coming to Broadway in OctoberNEW YORK — The musical "Memphis" is coming to Broadway. It will open Oct.

June 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.

June 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.

May 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.