
News and Features
Three new characters are being cast to join the ensemble of the Marilyn Monroe musical "Bombshell," the fictional sh... More »
The winners of the Gershwin Awards and New York City’s Gershwin candidates for the Jimmy Awards, were determined on ... More »
"The Phantom of the Opera -- The Complete Story" to hit theaters and "Harvey," with Jim Parsons, starts previews. More »

Features
Stella Adler Acting Studio Gala Celebrates Earl Jones, Belafonte
The Stella by Starlight Gala honored James Earl Jones, Harry Belafonte, and others on Sunday at The Players Club in New York City. More »

Cannes: Thomas Vinterberg Talks ‘Jageten'; Pete Doherty Delights Fans
Danish filmmaker Thomas Vinterberg discusses his film, "Jageten," and Pete Doherty plays up his bad boy image. More »

Exploring Lives of Mid-Century Artists in 'February House'
Four actors tackle W.H. Auden, Gypsy Rose Lee, Benjamin Britten, and Carson McCullers in a new musical, at the Public. More »

Cross-Country Auditioning
Regional combined auditions such as StrawHat, UPTA, and SETC give performers the opportunity to audition for dozens of companies at once. More »

News
Broadway Box Office: 'Lion King' Leads; 'Evita' Breaks House Record
The Disney musical stays ahead of "Wicked" while the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice revival soars to the number-three spot. More »

Now Casting Extras for KGB Drama Pilot 'The Americans'
Grant Wilfley Casting is casting background for "The Americans," a new FX drama pilot starring Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys as married KGB spies. More »

Weekend Box Office: 'Avengers' Overtakes 'Hunger Games'
The Marvel superhero spectacle surges ahead of "The Hunger Games" in box-office totals and outdistances newcomer "Battleship." More »

'Priscilla' Closing; 'Newsies' Extends; 'Ever After' Announces Run
"Priscilla Queen of the Desert" leaves the Palace open for "Annie," "Newsies" extends, and "Ever After" is headed our way. More »

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Spotlights
Spotlight on the Cannes Film Festival
Back Stage is on the ground at the Cannes Film Festival. Check back here for regular updates and celebrity interviews... More »

Editorials
Bad Apple Agents
Far too many actors have been coming to me near to tears while recalling personal horror stories of agents. More »


Who Got the Part
Jess Brown ... Got the Part
Watching the 1967 film version of "The Graduate" helps the actor land the role of Elaine at Ivoryton Playhouse. More »




















