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Matthew Broderick 'Very Happy' Over Twins' Birth

24 June 2009 4:25 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

The proud papa speaks: Leaving the stage door late Tuesday night, after his performance in Broadway's The Philanthropist, Matthew Broderick told People about the birth of his and Sarah Jessica Parker's twins, "I'm very happy. I don't know what else to say." He added, "I've seen them already. I just got back" from Ohio, where the girls were born Monday. The show's Steven Weber also told People that Broderick's "very pleased. He's happy … and he's looking forward to having them home."Nursery ReadyThough the twins arrived earlier than their mid-summer due date, their parents were well prepared for their arrival.

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Ferrell's Career Looks Lost Indeed

8 June 2009 1:54 PM, PDT | From newser.com | See recent newser news

Will Ferrell’s Land of the Lost is so far a box office bomb, and that’s no accident, Chris Nashawaty writes in Entertainment Weekly . It’s “just the latest proof that Ferrell’s shtick—the clueless, self-deprecating blowhard man-child—is growing stale.” Step Brothers , Semi Pro , The Producers , and Bewitched were either painful or been-there. “It’s time to change it up, man,” Nashawaty advises. If you bothered to laugh watching Land of the Lost previews, it was just “out of conditioned response to Ferrell’s previous track record.” It’s not that Ferrell wasn’t funny in movies like Anchorman , but his problem is predictability. “You ...

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Vanity Fair's Hollywood ~ Episode 11 (2005)

26 May 2009 2:21 PM, PDT | From FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news

Missed previous episodes? See: 1995 , 1996, 1997, 1998 , 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004.

Vanity Fair briefly killed my enthusiasm for the "Hollywood project" when they nixed the traditional cover for 2009. But time heals most wounds and I have reanimated the project's corpse. 2004's cover had 13 already peaking actresses on it. How'd they follow it in 2005? With another batch of goddesses, 60% of whom had already graced their "Hollywood" cover. In the case of the C/Kates, it was now thrice. Was Vanity Fair running out of ideas? Given the idiosyncratic pool the covers regularly pulled from you'd think there were only 40 actresses in Hollywood... but then, it's probably all in who you know who represents you when it comes to face time here. It's definitely not only about the fame. Consider this: this cover series lasted from 1995 - 2008 and Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Michelle Williams and Tilda Swinton never appeared on them (just four chronologically appropriate examples off the

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Kooky! Addams Family is headed to Broadway.

17 May 2009 7:06 AM, PDT | From Fangoria.com | See recent Fangoria news

When I had heard about an Addams family musical, one thought came to mind: "How come this hasn't been done already?" It has a theatrical A-list cast with Nathan Lane (The Producers) as the patriarch, Gomez and Bebe Neuwirth (Tadpole, Law & Order) as Morticia.

The story will be about Wednesday Addams, who is played by Krysta Rodriguez (Gossip Girl)who falls in love with a nice, normal boy. All of the famous family will be in it, from Uncle Fester to Grandmama and Pugsley. There will be a trial run of the production in Chicago at the Oriental Theater from Nov. 13 through Jan. 10th, then hit is set to hit Broadway around early April.  I'm really interested in seeing this. I have a theater background and I remember when the production rumors and casting began around Februrary this past year. Tickets go on sale May 29th and with all the buzz around the show,

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Kidman Waves Goodbye to Woody Allen Film - Who Should Replace Her?

13 May 2009 12:02 PM, PDT | From Cinematical.com | See recent Cinematical news

When I wrote about Nicole Kidman signing up for the next Woody Allen film in March, I bit my tongue and didn't mention my doubts. While I knew she could handle the material, I had a sneaking suspicion that it wouldn't come to fruition. This was not because I can see the future, but because many projects that she signs on for she inevitably exits -- Manderlay, The Reader, The Producers, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, etc.

And now she's out of Allen's latest ensemble piece, according to Variety. While she was a solid addition to the cast that boasts the likes of Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins, Josh Brolin, Naomi Watts, and Freida Pinto, there's now a big hole to fill before production kicks off in London this summer. So the big question is: Who will fill it this time, and who should?

For the films I mentioned above, Kidman was replaced with Bryce Dallas Howard,

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Will Ferrell Eyes 'Neighborhood Watch' for Fox

6 May 2009 12:00 AM, PDT | From Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news

I am really hoping this summer's Land of the Lost is good as I would like to enjoy a Will Ferrell film again. Strangely enough my favorite Ferrell film from the past five years is one most people don't like at all, last year's Semi-Pro, but considering I haven't seen it since I will have to say Night at the Roxbury remains my favorite film in which Ferrell has toplined. I enjoyed him in Zoolander, he had his moments in Old School, I thought he was the worst part of Wedding Crashers and yet the best thing about the 2005 snoozer The Producers. Unfortunately, a re-team with Wedding Crashers helmer David Dobkin doesn't exactly inspire confidence considering Dobkin's latest effort Fred Claus. The news comes from Variety, reporting Ferrell and Dobkin are both in negotiations for the 20th Century Fox comedy Neighborhood Watch penned by Jared Stern (Bolt). The film chronicles

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Photo Flash: The Play Company's Cabaret Gourmet 2009

29 April 2009 12:43 PM, PDT | From BroadwayWorld.com | See recent BroadwayWorld.com news

Off-Broadway's The Play Company brought together some of NYC's top chefs and theater artists for its sixth annual gala Cabaret Gourmet 2009 -- a unique evening hosted by Broadway's Richard Kind ("The Tales of the Allergist's Wife" and "The Producers") and featuring musical entertainment by cabaret legend Karen Akers ("Nine" and "Grand Hotel"), along with savory and sweet dishes prepared by chefs from several of the city's most celebrated restaurants -- on Monday, April 27 at the American Airlines Theatre Penthouse (227 West 42nd Street) in Manhattan.

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The Red Robin Takes Flight

23 April 2009 7:56 AM, PDT | From The Hollywood Interview | See recent The Hollywood Interview news

By Alan Kline

Modern Primitives Films has announced the second feature film by writer-director Michael Z. Wechsler, entitled The Red Robin. Pitched as a blend of The Celebration and The Manchurian Candidate, the plot focuses on a family reunion which goes very awry when the youngest son accuses his ailing father, a famed psychiatrist, of using his own adopted children as guinea pigs for psychological experiments for the CIA.

The cast includes Jeremy Sisto ("Law and Order", Waitress, "Six Feet Under"), Claire Forlani (Meet Joe Black), Hill Harper ("CSI: N.Y.", Get on the Bus ), and Roger Guenveur Smith (American Gangster). Jonathan Sanger (The Producers, The Elephant Man) is on board as executive producer.

Wechsler has directed series for the BBC and Bravo and previously helmed the feature film Slaves of Hollywood, which also starred Harper. Slaves of Hollywood was a selection at 35 international film festivals and was awarded “Best

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Nathan Lane Hosts Roundabout's Spring Gala Held 4/6

25 March 2009 10:55 AM, PDT | From BroadwayWorld.com | See recent BroadwayWorld.com news

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents its annual 2009 Spring Gala hosted by Tony® Award winner Nathan Lane (Waiting for Godot, The Producers). On Monday, April 6th, 2009, Roundabout will take their guests back in time to the heyday of big bands and classic songs in New York City with a unique evening called "Take Me Back to Manhattan" at Roseland Ballroom (239 West 52nd St, NYC).

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Lane Set to Host Starry Roundabout 'Take Me Back To Manhattan' Spring Gala 4/6

24 March 2009 1:16 PM, PDT | From BroadwayWorld.com | See recent BroadwayWorld.com news

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents its annual 2009 Spring Gala hosted by Tony® Award winner Nathan Lane (Waiting for Godot, The Producers). On Monday, April 6th, 2009, Roundabout will take their guests back in time to the heyday of big bands and classic songs in New York City with a unique evening called "Take Me Back to Manhattan" at Roseland Ballroom (239 West 52nd St, NYC).

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Broderick Snubs Small Screen Role

13 March 2009 12:15 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Theatre star Matthew Broderick has turned down a string of big money offers to star in TV shows - because he refuses to swap his New York home for Los Angeles.

The Producers star's wife, Sarah Jessica Parker, became a fashionable feminist icon in long-running hit TV series Sex and the City.

But Broderick insists he's not eyeing a switch from the stage to the small screen, because he's convinced Parker and their six-year-old son, James Wilkie, would suffer if they moved to L.A.

He tells the New York Post, "With children that's difficult because I'd have to be here. TV is not an appeal because much of it shoots in La. I'm a New Yorker since I'm born. It's the best alternative for my life. Out there you're just staring at your wife and child. New York forces you to interact. My father used to say that in New York just buying a newspaper you get three conversations. I don't see anybody in my family picking up and moving to L.A."

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Broderick, Gold, Black Appear On Awkward 10 Minutes W/ Mike

30 January 2009 5:59 PM, PST | From BroadwayWorld.com | See recent BroadwayWorld.com news

"Awkward 10 Minutes With Mike" continues into February after each Wednesday evening's performance of Sleepwalk With Me starring Mike Birbiglia at The Bleecker Street Theater. February's lineup: February 4: Judy Gold ("Mommy Queerist," "25 Questions for a Jewish Mother," "The Rosie O'Donnell Show) February 11: John Oliver ("The Daily Show with John Stewart," "The Love Guru") February 18: Michael Ian Black ("I Love the 80's," "Spy TV," "Ed") February 25: Matthew Broderick ("Ferris Bueller's Day Off," The Producers)

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Gasteyer, Carmello, Lenox, Dossett, Oscar, Fitzgerald White, Harris & Chase Make Up Starry First Wives Club Reading Cast

27 January 2009 2:19 PM, PST | From BroadwayWorld.com | See recent BroadwayWorld.com news

An all-star cast of Ana Gasteyer (Wicked, "Saturday Night Live"), Carolee Carmello (Mamma, Mia!, Parade), Tony? Award-winner Adriane Lenox (Doubt, Caroline, Or Change), Brad Oscar (The Producers, Jekyll & Hyde), Alton Fitzgerald White (The Lion King, Ragtime), John Dossett (The Constant Wife, Gypsy), Sam Harris (The Producers, The Life) and Sara Chase (Godspell at Paper Mill Playhouse) will star in a reading of the eagerly anticipated Broadway-bound musical First Wives Club this Monday, February 2 in New York City. First Wives Club will have its premiere at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego July 15 through August 23, 2009. The cast for the fully staged production will be announced soon. First Wives Club marks the once-in-a-lifetime reunion of the famous Motown songwriting trio Holland-Dozier-Holland (Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland), who created such monumental hits as "Where Did Our Love Go?," "Baby Love" and "Stop! In The Name of Love" for The Supremes

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Wyman Led Silver Spoon Industry Reading Offered 1/21

19 January 2009 12:21 PM, PST | From BroadwayWorld.com | See recent BroadwayWorld.com news

Casting has been announced for Si Kahn and Amy Merrill's romantic musical comedy, Silver Spoon, which will be presented in two industry readings at Chelsea Studios on Wednesday, January 21 at 3:00pm and 7:00pm. David Glenn Armstrong directs Broadway veterans Nick Wyman (A Tale of Two Cities, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Sly Fox, Phantom, Les Mis?rables) and Madeleine Doherty (The Producers, Les Mis?rables) as two mismatched potential lovers. Wyman and Doherty occasionally appeared together in the original Broadway production of Les Mis?rables as the Th?nardiers and also played their Silver Spoon roles in an earlier reading at the York Theatre. Sandy Rustin (I See London I See France, Election Day, Modern Orthodox, I Love You, You're Perfect...) and Zal Owen (Ogunquit's Fiddler, High School Musical, Les Mis?rables) complete the four-person cast as young lovers from opposite sides of the East River. Ken Clifton (former resident

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Tony-winners Nathan Lane, Anika Noni Rose Set for Vineyard Gala Feb. 9

15 January 2009 4:00 PM, PST | From BroadwayWorld.com | See recent BroadwayWorld.com news

Tony Award-winners Nathan Lane and Anika Noni Rose are set to participant in The Vineyard Theatre's star-studded tribute to Tony Award-winning actress Marian Seldes and The Union Square Partnership at the theatre's annual gala on Monday, February 9th at 6 Pm at The Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th floor) in Manhattan. The Gala, which will benefit the Vineyard Theatre, one of the nation's leading theatres devoted to producing new works, will include salutations to Ms. Seldes -- who originated her role in Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Three Tall Women in 1993 at The Vineyard -- and celebrate its theme of community spirit and neighborhood involvement by also honoring The Union Square Partnership. Nathan Lane, who will host the evening, starred opposite Ms. Seldes Off-Broadway in Terrence McNally's Dedication, Or The Stuff Of Dreams. Mr. Lane is best-known for his Tony Award-winning performances in The Producers, A Funny Thing Happened

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