Broadway actors already know that their Saturdays and Sundays aren’t really weekends — in fact, they are often their busiest days. But on the other side of the Atlantic, many of London’s West End theatres are actually closed on Sundays to give actors the day off.
West End Actors Vote on Increasing Sunday Performances Read More »
Anna: “Usually in this business, the most talented person does not get the job”
What do you do when there isn’t a “type” for you to be typed into?
Black, White, and Frustrated All Over? Read More »
It’s not enough for you to say you’re a great, professional actor; you need someone else to say it for you!
Third Party Endorsement – You Can’t Get a Good Agent Without One Read More »
The best way to describe Ann, Holland Taylor’s one-woman show about former governor of Texas Ann Richards that she both wrote and stars in, is what the Hall of Presidents in Disney World would be like if instead of a robotic Barack Obama the host was a Texas-twanged white-haired lady who didn’t care that she was on a stage in the family-friendliest theme park in the world.
Review: ‘Ann’ at the Vivian Beaumont Theater (NYC) Read More »
Dogs have been on Broadway before — a major character in the musical Annie, which is currently back on Broadway, is her dog Sandy — but as far as I know the most memorable cats on Broadway were, well, the cats in Cats.
Winning an Oscar is a major artistic accomplishment for actors and actresses professionally, but how much does it affect their wallets? I mean, wouldn’t you expect an Oscar winner to demand a higher salary on his or her next film just so the producers can put “Academy Award Winner” above his or her name on the poster?
Ben Foster is set to replace Shia LaBeouf in Orphans the producers announced today. He will take over the role of ‘Treat’ and begin rehearsals immediately.
Ben Foster Replaces Shia LeBeouf in Broadway’s ‘Orphans’ Read More »
Shia LaBeouf, who has certainly made his mouth a familiar spot for his foot in the past, was set to make his Broadway debut opposite Alec Baldwin in Orphans, with previews set to begin March 17. However, yesterday it was announced that LaBeouf had left the play because of “creative differences.” Naturally, inquiring minds want to know what exactly those differences were/are.
Jane Lynch will make her Broadway debut as Miss Hannigan in Annie.
Jane Lynch to Make Her Broadway Debut in ‘Annie’ Read More »
