Paul Mazursky News

The New York Post has reported that stage and screen actor and longtime political activist Ron Silver died this morning, ending a long battle with cancer, friends of the liberal Democrat-turned-GOP stalwart told The Post.

The Hayworth Theatre presents the West Coast Premiere of Michael Murphy's 2005 Obie-nominated 'Sin, A Cardinal Deposed,' a concert production based entirely on the actual transcripts of the 2002 prosecution of the Boston Arch Diocese in the wake of accusations regarding priest sexual impropriety. Directing is multi Academy Award-nominated Paul Mazursky. The production premiered Thursday, February 26, continuing Thursdays only at 8pm until April 2.

The Hayworth Theater presents Michael Murphy's Obie-nominated SIN, A CARDINAL DEPOSED, directed By Paul Mazursky Featuring Bruce Davison, Gary Cole, Dan Lauria, Wendie Mallick, Hamish Linklater, James Handy Opens Thursday, February 26, continuing Thursdays only at 8pm In Suffolk Superior Court, lawyer Orson Krieger treads a fine line between respect and contempt as he relentlessly pursues answers from the elusive Cardinal Bernard Law, the Archbishop of Boston, for his failure to protect the victims of sexual abuse at the hands of priests in his archdiocese. Every question, every answer, every word of this play was taken from two hearings and one trial. All the characters are real.

The Hayworth Theater presents Michael Murphy's Obie-nominated SIN, A CARDINAL DEPOSED, directed By Paul Mazursky Featuring Bruce Davison, Gary Cole, Dan Lauria, Wendie Mallick, Hamish Linklater, James Handy Opens Thursday, February 26, continuing Thursdays only at 8pm In Suffolk Superior Court, lawyer Orson Krieger treads a fine line between respect and contempt as he relentlessly pursues answers from the elusive Cardinal Bernard Law, the Archbishop of Boston, for his failure to protect the victims of sexual abuse at the hands of priests in his archdiocese. Every question, every answer, every word of this play was taken from two hearings and one trial. All the characters are real.

Starry Night Entertainment has announced that performances of the New York premiere of White People, written by J. T. Rogers and directed by Gus Reyes, will begin Wednesday, January 28, at 8pm, at the Atlantic Stage 2, 330 West 16 Street. The opening night is Tuesday, February 3, at 8pm.

Starry Night Entertainment has announced that performances of the New York premiere of White People, written by J. T. Rogers and directed by Gus Reyes, will begin Wednesday, January 28, at 8pm, at the Atlantic Stage 2, 330 West 16 Street. The opening night is Tuesday, February 3, at 8pm.

Michael Cristofer, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and award-winning actor, and Marsha Mason, Golden Globe Award winner and Academy Award nominee, will read the new comedy, 'The Whore and Mr. Moore' by Michael Cristofer, on Monday, October 20, 7 p.m. at Westport Country Playhouse (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, and Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director).

The Hayworth Theatre, in association with Roz Bernstein Productions, will present the world debut of 'Lovelace: A Rock Opera,' on October 18, 2008. The new show, recounting the life and times of legendary adult film superstar Linda Lovelace of 'Deep Throat' fame, is based on the Book, Music and Lyrics of Charlotte Caffey (founding member of 'The Go-Go's,) and Anna Waronker (singer/songwriter, founding member of 'That Dog.,') with the Original Concept and Lyrics from Jeffery Leonard Bowman.

Michael Cristofer, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and award-winning actor, and Marsha Mason, Golden Globe Award winner and Academy Award nominee, will read the new comedy, 'The Whore and Mr. Moore' by Michael Cristofer, on Monday, October 20, 7 p.m. at Westport Country Playhouse (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, and Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director).

The Hayworth Theatre, in association with Roz Bernstein Productions, will present the world debut of 'Lovelace: A Rock Opera,' on October 18, 2008. The new show, recounting the life and times of legendary adult film superstar Linda Lovelace of 'Deep Throat' fame, is based on the Book, Music and Lyrics of Charlotte Caffey (founding member of 'The Go-Go's,) and Anna Waronker (singer/songwriter, founding member of 'That Dog.,') with the Original Concept and Lyrics from Jeffery Leonard Bowman.

Four time Academy Award nominee and Broadway actress talks about new acting program being offered at Wesleyan College in Connecticut

Ugly Betty star Michael Urie, Hamish Linklater, Wendie Malick, Dan Lauria and Tom O'Keefe will star in a staged reading of the play, The Crowd You're In With, Monday, April 21, 8 p.m at The Hayworth. Directed by Amy Glazer and written by Rebecca Gilman, The Crowd You're In With is a production of The Hayworth Theatre's popular Bruno Kirby Celebrity Reading Series.

Hal Ackerman takes a frank look at his own mortality in his play Testosterone: How Prostate Cancer Made a Man of Me. The playwright also takes center stage in his autobiographical work, joined by supporting cast members Dennis Lee Kelly and Lisa Robins. Michael Arabian directs a four-week run at The Powerhouse Theatre in Santa Monica April 18 through May 10.

Freddie Fields, Hollywood agent, producer and studio executive who represented Mel Gibson, Richard Gere and others, died from lung cancer in his Beverly Hills Home on Tuesday, December 11. He was 84 years old

Jerry O'Connell, Michael Urie and Carol Kane star in a staged reading of Badge on Monday, November 12 at 8PM at The Hayworth Theater. Written by Matthew Schneck, produced by Stacy Cole and directed by noted television director Steve Zuckerman, Badge is a production of The Hayworth Theatre's popular Bruno Kirby Celebrity Reading Series.

Canal Street, starring acclaimed director Paul Mazursky (An Unmarried Woman, Moscow on the Hudson) and 'Grey's Anatomy' star Chandra Wilson (The Good Times Are Killing Me, On the Town), will be the second installment of the 'Bruno Kirby Celebrity Reading Series' to be presented at The Hayworth Theatre on Monday, August 20th at 8pm.

The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award winning smash The Producers, will open on Broadway November 8th 2007 at the Hilton Theatre (213 W 42nd St). Previews begin October 11th 2007. The production stars Roger Bart (Dr. Frederick Frankenstein), Megan Mullally (Elizabeth), Sutton Foster (Inga), Shuler Hensley (The Monster), Fred Applegate (Kemp) and Christopher Fitzgerald (Igor).

The Catskill Sonata, directed by Paul Mazursky, garnering critical acclaim upon its March 9 debut, will now have its April 14 run extended through April 29, it was announced today by The Hayworth Theater

Acclaimed film director Paul Mazursky, whose career spans the last four decades, having directed such films as Bob, Carol, Ted & Alice, Down and Out in Beverly Hills, Harry and Tonto, and An Unmarried Woman, is the director of a new play, The Catskill Sonata, which debuted March 9th at The Hayworth Theatre.

Acclaimed film director Paul Mazursky, whose career spans the last four decades, having directed such films as Bob, Carol, Ted & Alice, Down and Out in Beverly Hills, Harry and Tonto, and An Unmarried Woman, is the director of a new play, The Catskill Sonata, which will debut March 9th at The Hayworth Theatre