June 17th, 2009 ~ Michael drops out of Word Theatre reading

It looks like Michael has dropped out of the June 27th WordTheatre reading in East Hampton, NY. His name is no longer listed on their website and has been replaced with:

Xander Berkley (24, Taken) and
Jackson Rathbone (Twilight; The Twilight Saga: New Moon)

If you were planning on going to see Michael, be sure to call the box office at 310.915.5150 to see who will be reading at this event. Source: WordTheatre.com

June 13th, 2009 ~ Word Theatre Reading with Michael: Pushcart Prize Benefit

Pushcart Prize Benefit

   June 27, 2009 @ Guild Hall

James Franco (Board Member)
Amanda Seyfried (Honorary Board Member)
Heide Banks
Kieran Beer
Melissa Benson
Joan Caspi
Alana Frankfort
Valerie Heller
Gabriella Hersham
Nancy Moonves
Michelle Murphy Strada
Jane Oster
Stella Schnabel
Robert Strada
Hans Van de Bovenkamp
Mary Ann Zacharia
and Bill Henderson (Editor of the Pushcart Prize)

invite you to be there as

WordTheatre once again honors the Pushcart Prize, considered "one of the most important publishing projects in American history" (Publishers Weekly), with a benefit at the newly renovated Guild Hall in Easthampton, New York.

This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the Pushcart Prize, and WordTheatre's fifth year working with them. Their "yearly volumes of stories, poems and essays feature much of the best writing available in this country." (New York Times Book Review).

This year's celebration will feature performances of Pushcart Prize winning stories from:
  • Nicole Ansari (Rock n' Roll on Broadway, As Good as Dead)
  • Brian Cox (The Bourne Supremacy, The Escapist)
  • Edi Gathegi (Twilight; Gone, Baby, Gone)
  • John Heard (Home Alone, The Sopranos)
  • Samantha Mathis (Broadway's 33 Variations; American Psycho)
  • Linus Roache (Law and Order, The Wings of the Dove)
  • Michael T. Weiss (Broadway's Impressionism, The Pretender)
  • Lynn Whitfield (The Josephine Baker Story, Head of State)
  • Sean Young (Bladerunner)


Celebrating the oral storytelling tradition with world-class authors and actors at our literary salons in Los Angeles, New York and London.

With After Party musical performances by 100 Monkeys

Produced and Directed by Cedering Fox

Ticket Details:

$25/$45 General Admission and $100 Premium (including After party with the cast) tickets are available at https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/659655

Tickets sold on this website are $250 Patron tickets and include an exclusive catered pre-show reception with the cast.

Location

Guild Hall
158 Main Street
East Hampton, NY 11937
Tickets

$25-$40 General Admission and $100 Premium (including afterparty with the cast) tickets are available at https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/659655 $250 Patron tickets (including exclusive catered pre-party with the cast as well as the afterparty) are available at the "Buy Tickets" button on this page





Source: WordTheatre.com

June 1st, 2009 ~ Word Theatre Reading with Michael

The Los Angeles-based nonprofit WordTheatre has brought its reading series east. On June 7 at 3, Sarah Paulson, Ben Foster, Michael T. Weiss, and Rae Dawn Chong read stories by Rick Moody, A. M. Homes, and James Salter. A question-and-answer session with the authors follows the reading. (Soho House New York, 29-35 Ninth Ave. For tickets and more information, call 310-915-5150, or visit www.wordtheatre.com.)

Source: The New Yorker

9 Read 9

   June 7, 2009 @ Soho House

WordTheatre is bringing our favorite east coast authors and actors to Soho House in New York with a series of three events in the luxurious fifth floor library. We'll be selling books, talking to the authors (all of whom will be present) and enjoying the silky syllables of great short stories on Sunday afternoons from 3 - 5 PM.



Celebrating the oral storytelling tradition with world-class authors and actors at our literary salons in Los Angeles, New York and London.
The third installment is set for Sunday June 7th, 2009 and will feature:
  • Rae Dawn Chong (Mysterious Ways, The Color Purple) reading "Such Fun" by James Salter
  • Sarah Paulson (The Spirit, Serenity) and Ben Foster (3:10 to Yuma, X-Men: The Last Stand) reading "Modern Lovers" by Rick Moody
  • Michael T. Weiss (Broadway's Impressionism, The Pretender) reading "Brother on Sunday" by A.M. Homes
Produced and Directed by Cedering Fox

Tickets allow access to this private club for Lunch or Dinner on the day of the event
For Meal Reservations call 212.627.9800

Location
Soho House
The 5th Floor Library
29-35 Ninth Avenue
New York, NY 10014
Tickets

Tickets are $25.00
in advance and $35.00 at
the door

Source: WordTheatre.com

May 6th, 2009 ~ Vanity Fair Celebrates Broadway

The Players Club

For the June 2009 issue, Vanity Fair gathered 25 acclaimed Broadway stars of stage and screen for an original portrait taken by famed photographer Mark Seliger. The actors featured are now appearing on the New York stage in some of the hottest Broadway plays of the spring season.

From left: André De Shields, Impressionism; Geoffrey Rush, Exit the King; Joan Allen, Impressionism; Colin Hanks, 33 Variations; Janet McTeer, Mary Stuart; John Glover, Waiting for Godot; Lauren Ambrose, Exit the King; Marcia Gay Harden, God of Carnage; Jeremy Irons, Impressionism; Hope Davis, God of Carnage; James Gandolfini, God of Carnage; Andrea Martin, Exit the King; Steven Weber, The Philanthropist; Marsha Mason, Impressionism; Matthew Broderick, The Philanthropist; Jeff Daniels, God of Carnage; Nathan Lane, Waiting for Godot; Michael T. Weiss, Impressionism; Harriet Walter, Mary Stuart; Susan Sarandon, Exit the King; Jane Fonda, 33 Variations; Tovah Feldshuh, Irena's Vow; David Hyde Pierce, Accent on Youth; Samantha Mathis, 33 Variations; Bill Irwin, Waiting for Godot. Photograph by Mark Seliger; styled by Christine Hahn. Enlarge this photo.

For full article and video from the photo shoot click here.

Source: Vanity Fair

(Do you ladies see what I do at 3am when I can't sleep?)

May 1st, 2009 ~ Now presenting at the Lortel Awards ...

Kristen Johnston, John Glover, Jeremy Irons, Jane Krakowski, Parker Posey, et al. Set for Lortel Awards

Kristen Johnston will host the 2009 Lucille Lortel Awards ceremony, to be held at 7pm on Sunday, May 3 at the Marriott Marquis. This year's ceremony, which honors the best in Off-Broadway, will benefit The Actors Fund.

Presenters and performers will include Jane Krakowski, Parker Posey, Mamie Gummer, Piper Perabo, Lisa Edelstein, Jeremy Irons, Ari Graynor, Rosie Perez, Ellen Burstyn, Christian Siriano, Tim Gunn, Mireille Enos, Olivia d'Abo, Lukas Haas, John Glover, Mike Birbiglia, Margarita Levieva, Mark Indelicato, Keith Nobbs, Kerry Butler, Marsha Mason, Robert Verdi, Karen Olivo, Stephanie J Block, Fern Mallis, Phyllis Newman, Ty Burrell, Michael T. Weiss, Kate Jennings Grant, Jessica Blank, and Erik Jensen.

For a full list of nominations, click here.

For more information, visit www.LortelAward.com.

Source: Theater Mania

April 26th, 2009 ~ Impressionism to Close on Broadway May 10

The new Michael Jacobs play Impressionism -- starring Tony winners Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons -- will play its final performance at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre May 10..

Read the full article here.

April 21st, 2009 ~ Michael donates new art to the Huntington for Annual Fund Raiser

Monday, May 4, 2009 at the Sheraton Boston Hotel and Towers


Click pic to view
larger image.
Online Close     May. 1, 2009 5:00 PM EDT
Opening Bid     $500.00

Item Information

Estimated Value     Priceless
Item Number          403

Item Description


Click above to go to the Huntington's page
on the event or CLICK HERE for Michael's donation page.
You've seen Michael T. Weiss' talent on stage, now appreciate his artistry through another medium. Own this unique piece of provocative artwork entitled "Eden," created by the actor/artist himself. The piece is an original one-of-a-kind Giclee print composed with original photography, digital manipulation, and colored pencil on Bamboo paper.

The celebrated actor was last seen at the Huntington as Le Vicomte de Valmont in Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Weiss also starred in the Huntington's 2005 production of Lanford Wilson's Burn This. Best known for the lead role as Jarod on the hit NBC television series "The Pretender," Weiss is a playwright, artist, environmental activist, and friend of the Huntington.

The artwork is framed and measures 16"x 20" (with frame).

Special Instructions

This item will be available at the live event for final bidding.

Live Event Item

After the online close, this item will be going to a Live Event for further bidding. Absentee Bidding offered.
Donated by:     

SPONSOR TABLES:
      ANGELS Table(s) for Ten at $25,000
      PRODUCERS Table(s) for Ten at $15,000
      DIRECTORS Table(s) for Ten at $10,000
      STARS Table(s) for Ten at $7,500
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS:
      ACTORS Ticket(s) at $1,500
      PATRON Ticket(s) at $500

Source: Huntington C-Market

April 13th, 2009 ~ Broadway's $500,000 Sets, Unions Scare Investors: Commentary

Check out this article/interview with Michael Jacobs, writer of Impressionism.

He talks about the bad reviews, ticket sales and much more. Very interesting!

I've also begun adding those bad reviews along with some more articles. You can find them all in one place in Press Pass.

April 1st, 2009 ~ Broadway Grosses for Impressionism



Source: BroadwayWorld.com

March 28th, 2009 ~ Opening Night coverage for Impressionism / More voice work for Michael

Yes I know, I'm running a bit behind with the reviews and such, but I hope you are enjoying all the new photos that have surfaced from opening night.

I have added three articles with photos of the cast from opening night's curtain call and after-party.

  • Photo Coverage: 'IMPRESSIONISM' Opening Night Party
  • Photo Coverage: 'IMPRESSIONISM' Opening Night Curtain Call
  • Impressionism Opens on Broadway



  • I have just found out that Michael did some other voice work in 2002 for the Jackie Chan Adventures animation series. He played Giles in the episode "Pleasure Cruise."

    Jackie Chan Adventures is an American animated television series chronicling the adventures of a fictionalized version of action film star Jackie Chan. Many of the episodes contain references to Chan's actual works. This series ran on Kids' WB from September 9, 2000 to July 8, 2005 for a total of 95 episodes, or 5 seasons. During its run, it was also shown on Cartoon Network, and afterwards, its reruns landed on Toon Disney's Jetix block. An Arabic translation has been airing on MBC 3 since early 2006. There have been several toys and video games based on the series. Its main character designer is Jeff Matsuda, the same designer of the animated series The Batman.

    So far I have not been able to find if this episode is on a DVD somewhere, though I was able to find it on the net ....

    March 27th, 2009 ~ Opening Moves {excerpt} / Broadway World Impressionism Preview

    Opening Moves
    Joan Allen, Kerry Butler, Goldie Hawn, Jeremy Irons, Chris Noth, Miranda Richardson, Geoffrey Rush, Susan Sarandon, Elaine Stritch, Tim Robbins and other stars light up Broadway's two opening nights this week.
    Television favorite Michael T. Weiss appears as a wealthy art lover.

    Catch highlights starring Tony Award winners Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons who have returned to Broadway to star together in the world premiere of Impressionism, a new American play by Michael Jacobs which opened at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on Tuesday March 24, 2009. The production, directed by Tony Award-winner Jack O'Brien, began preview performances on February 28.

    The cast also features Marsha Mason, André De Shields, Michael T. Weiss, Aaron Lazar, Margarita Levieva and Hadley Delany.

    IMPRESSIONISM's creative team is Scott Pask (scenic design),Catherine Zuber (costume design), Natasha Katz (lighting design), Elaine McCarthy (projection design) and Leon Rothenberg (sound design). Original music is by Bob James.

    The production marks Ms. Allen's first return to Broadway since The Heidi Chronicles in 1989, and Mr. Irons' first time on Broadway since The Real Thing in 1984.

    IMPRESSIONISM is the story of a world traveling photojournalist and a New York gallery owner who discover each other and also that there might be an art to repairing broken lives.

    For more information, visit www.impressionismtheplay.com

    Edited by Craig Brockman

    Source: BroadwayWorld.com

    Click on screen to the right for Broadway Beat video.

    March 24th, 2009 ~ Opening Night for Impressionism

    Tonight's the night!! Opening night for Impressionism and JSH would like to wish the entire cast the best of luck!

    I will be adding some more articles and some stage photos shortly!






    IMPRESSIONISM Opens on Bdwy 3/24

    Tuesday, March 24, 2009; Posted: 07:03 AM - by BWW News Desk

    Tony Award winners Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons return to Broadway to star together in the world premiere of Impressionism, a new American play by Michael Jacobs opening at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on Tuesday March 24, 2009. The production, directed by Tony Award-winner Jack O'Brien, began preview performances on February 28.

    IMPRESSIONISM stars Tony Award winners Jeremy Irons and Joan Allen and is directed by Tony Award-winner Jack O'Brien. The cast features Marsha Mason, André De Shields, Michael T. Weiss, Aaron Lazar, Margarita Levieva and Hadley Delany.

    IMPRESSIONISM's creative team is Scott Pask (scenic design), Catherine Zuber (costume design), Natasha Katz (lighting design), Elaine McCarthy (projection design) and Leon Rothenberg (sound design). Original music is by Bob James.

    The production will mark Ms. Allen's first return to Broadway since The Heidi Chronicles in 1989, and Mr. Irons' first time on Broadway since The Real Thing in 1984.

    IMPRESSIONISM is produced by Ostar Productions, Roy Furman, Stephanie P. McClelland, Chase Mishkin, Jamie DeRoy, Thomas Murphy, Broadway Across America, Michael Filerman, Eric Falkenstein, Morris Berchard, Matt Murphy/Suisman-Gasparian Philip Geier/Donald R. Keough, Jennifer Manocherian/Wendy Federman, Randall L. Wreghitt, Barbara Freitag/Ergo Entertainment, Max OnStage/Hugh Hysell/Richard Jordan.

    IMPRESSIONISM is the story of a world traveling photojournalist and a New York gallery owner who discover each other and also that there might be an art to repairing broken lives.

    For more information, visit www.impressionismtheplay.com

    Photo by Joan Marcus

    Source: BroadwayWorld.com

    March 6th, 2009 ~ Impressionism Opening Date Moved to March 24th, March 9th performance cancelled / Michael does voice work for Batman cartoon



    Michael T. Weiss - Signing Autographs at Impressionism Stage Door
    The opening night of the new Broadway play Impressionism, which had been scheduled for March 12, has been adjusted by nearly two weeks. The new work, which co-stars Jeremy Irons and Joan Allen, will now officially open March 24 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

    Read the complete articles here.

















    Michael has done some more voice-work for animation. This time to kick off the second season of "Batman: The Brave and The Bold". Michael will play Adam Strange in the upcoming episode Mystery In Space!.

    Synopsis:
    Aquaman joins Batman in a thrilling space adventure on Adam Strange's home planet of Rann. There, our heroes join forces to battle Gordanian General Kreegaar and his reptilian horde. It's the power of justice and a good old fashioned fight that resurrects Aquaman's heroism as he leads the team to on a mission to destroy the Eye of Zared!

    The episode will air in the US on the Cartoon Network March 13, 2009 at 8pm ET and again March 14, 2009 at 1030am.

    Read the complete articles here.

    February 28th, 2009 ~ Impressionism previews start today

    Today marks the start of previews for Impressionism. Previews will run through March 11th and then the play will officially open at 630pm March 12th.

    JSH would like to extend their best wishes to the cast and crew for a great preview run! Knock 'em dead guys/girls! Best of luck!

    Allen, Irons, Mason, De Shields Begin Impressionism Run on Broadway

    Tony Award winners Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons return to Broadway Feb. 28 with the 8 PM first preview of the new American play, Impressionism, by Michael Jacobs, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

    Read the complete article here.





    BWW TV: Broadway Beat - Irons, Allen & Co. in Rehearsal and THE STORY OF MY LIFE

    This week the show features the starry cast of the new drama IMPRESSIONISM and the opening night of the recently shuttered THE STORY OF MY LIFE - all right here with Broadway Beat and BroadwayWorld.com!

    Broadway Beat, the popular weekly television program for and about the theatre world, right here on the web site. Broadway Beat is the premier, award-winning half hour television program covering theatre, music and performers. Each week, the show's popular and knowledgeable host, Richard Ridge, takes you behind-the-scenes for a look at the very best of New York Theatre - on Broadway, and beyond. The show always features beautiful footage shot by video veteran Bradshaw Smith.

    Broadway Beat takes you from the rehearsal studios to opening nights, including in-depth interviews with Tony Award winning stars and directors. Broadway Beat is your front row seat to all the music, all the magic, and all of the magnificent drama that is Broadway.

    Source: BroadwayWorld.com

    Click on screen to the right for Broadway Beat video.



    February 24th, 2009 ~ Interview with Michael

    Michael T. Weiss (Douglas Finch) talks about his character in the upcoming play Impressionism, about working with the cast and working with director Jack O'Brien (from the pre-rehearsal Meet & Greet for Impressionism at the New 42nd Street Studios on February 17, 2009 in New York City).

    For more information on the production check out these websites:

  • Official Website
  • BroadwaySpace.com
  • Facebook.com
  • MySpace.com
  • YouTube.com
  • Impressionism's Blog (BrooklynArtProject)







  • February 18th, 2009 ~ IMPRESSIONISM Cast Ready for Broadway

    PHOTO CALL: Broadway's Impressionism Cast Meets the Press

    By Ernio Hernandez
    18 Feb 2009

    Tony Award winners Jeremy Irons and Joan Allen will star in the upcoming Broadway premiere of Michael Jacobs' Impressionism at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

    Jack O'Brien directs the production, which also features Marsha Mason, André De Shields, Michael T. Weiss, Aaron Lazar, Margarita Levieva and Hadley Delany.

    Impressionism "is the story of a world traveling photojournalist and a New York gallery owner who discover each other and also that there might be an art to repairing broken lives," according to show notes.

    For more information, visit impressionismtheplay.com.

    Click Here to Buy Tickets to This Show

    Source: Playbill.com (02.18.09)

    This photo (and many more) is available in their posted size in the
    Scrapbook

    Photo Op: Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons Make a Great First Impressionism

    They're tall, they're slender, and they look great together. You know who we're talking about: Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons, who are heading to Broadway on February 28 in the new play Impressionism. This Tony-winning twosome plays a pair of lonelyhearts working together in her character's art gallery amid paintings and photos that jog their memories. Allen, Irons and starry cohorts Marsha Mason, André De Shields, Aaron Lazar and Michael T. Weiss got together for a pre-rehearsal meet-and-greet on February 17 at New 42nd Street Studios. Soon you can see this A-list crew onstage at the Schoenfeld Theatre too!


    A parting shot of the entire cast. We're eager to discover the "art" of Impressionism at the Schoenfeld Theatre, beginning February 28.


    Source: Broadway.com (02.17.09)

    Additional Videos:
  • On The Scene: Impressionism Meet and Greet (Broadway.com)
  • Boomtown! Impressionism - Aaron Lazar (Broadway.com)

  • February 13th, 2009 ~ Special Tickets Reserved For IMPRESSIONISM w/ Allen, Irons

    MIRACLE HOUSE ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE BROADWAY BENEFIT FEATURING TONY WINNER Joan Allen ON TUESDAY, MARCH 17



    Miracle House provides housing, meals, and advocacy to caregivers and patients coming to New York City for critical medical treatment.

    Event Details:
    8:00 Curtain
    Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
    236 West 45th Street
    Between Broadway & 8th

    After-Theatre Reception:
    Sardi's
    234 West 44th Street
    Between Broadway & 8th

    View the
    benefits page
    periodically for updates.
    Miracle House has a special block of orchestra tickets reserved for the new play, Impressionism, by Michael Jacobs, featuring Tony winners Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons. Following the performance, an After-Theatre Reception will be held at the legendary Sardi's with Joan Allen.

    The After-Theatre Reception will celebrate Ms. Allen's continued commitment to Miracle House. Along with her cast members, including Marsha Mason, we will be honoring Ms. Allen for her longstanding support and generosity to Miracle House.

    "I feel blessed to be a part of this compassionate organization. I have been privileged to witness first hand how Miracle House saves lives." - Joan Allen on Miracle House

    The After-Theatre Reception will feature a silent auction with exciting NYC packages.

    Miracle House provides temporary housing, meals, and advocacy to caregivers and patients coming to New York City for critical medical treatment.

    Impressionism is the story of a world traveling photojournalist and a New York gallery owner who discover that there might be an art to repairing lives. In addition to Ms. Allen and Mr. Irons, the stellar cast includes Marsha Mason, Andre De Shields, Michael T. Weiss, Margarita Levieva, Aaron Lazar and is directed by Tony Winner, Jack O'Brien.

    Impressionism will be Ms. Allen's first time back on Broadway in 19 years. Allen is one of the New York theater world's most honored actresses and winner of every major prize for her work on and off-Broadway. She won a Best Actress Tony Award for her performance in Lanford Wilson's Burn This, and was nominated in the same category for the title role in The Heidi Chronicles. Three-time Oscar nominee, Ms. Allen is one of the film world's busiest actresses. Her roles in "The Contender," "The Crucible," and "Nixon" all garnered her Academy Award nominations. In 2007, she appeared opposite Matt Damon in the box-office smash, "The Bourne Ultimatum." Allen has been a long time supporter of Miracle House and has been a spokesperson for the agency on various occasions.

    Ticket levels range from $125 (performance only) to Sponsor Packages of $3000 and are available through the Miracle House website at miraclehouse.org or by calling 212-989-7790 ext. 12

    Source: BroadwayWorld.com

    Update: Michael has NOT confirmed whether or not he will attend.


    Headlines: Hadley Delany Completes Cast of Impressionism

    Hadley Delany will play the younger version of Katharine, the leading character played by Joan Allen, in the Broadway premiere of Impressionism. Michael Jacobs' play begins previews at the Schoenfeld Theatre on February 28 and will open on March 12, directed by Jack O'Brien.

    Delany, a New York City third grader who will make her Broadway debut, completes a cast that includes previously announced stars Allen, Jeremy Irons, Marsha Mason, André De Shields, Michael T. Weiss, Aaron Lazar and Margarita Levieva.

    Impressionism is the story of a world traveling photojournalist (Irons) and a New York gallery owner (Allen) who discover that there might be an art to repairing their broken lives.

    The creative team for Impressionism includes Scott Pask (scenic design), Catherine Zuber (costume design), Natasha Katz (lighting design), Elaine McCarthy (projection design) and Leon Rothenberg (sound design). Original music is by Bob James.

    Impressionism will be produced by Ostar Productions, Roy Furman, Stephanie P. McClelland, Chase Mishkin, Thomas Murphy, Jamie deRoy, Broadway Across America, Michael Filerman, Eric Falkenstein, Morris Berchard, Matt Murphy, Philip Geier/Donald R. Keough, Jennifer Manocherian/Wendy Federman and Max OnStage/Hugh Hysell.

    Source: Broadway.com


    Additional Article/News:
    February 10th, 2009 ~ IOWA on DVD Today

    Iowa (NR, 2005, Koch Vision) Describing "Iowa" in any sort of meaningful detail presents a bit of a conundrum: How do you explain that it's a completely messed-up message movie and discuss that message without somewhat spoiling where the story, about a young dead-ender (Matt Farnsworth) who come into an unexpected family inheritance, eventually leads? You can't. So if you don't wish to know anything more about "Iowa" but can satisfactorily be blindly intrigued by the notion of a film that completely, absolutely loses its mind but still quite resoundingly manages to make its point, you're better off not reading any further.

    If you need more information or simply don't care, here's the scoop: "Iowa" does for methamphetamine what "Requiem for a Dream" does for heroin, and it throws in a bloody, nasty story of greed, love, familial betrayal and revenge for good measure. It isn't pretty, not even close, and it probably won't teach you anything you already didn't know or at least assume. But if you like your entertainment dark to the point of well done, "Iowa's" tastefully graphic storytelling methodology makes it awfully hard to look away. Diane Foster, Rosanna Arquette, John Savage, David Backus, Amanda Tepe and a completely unrecognizable Michael T. Weiss also star.

    Extras: Two Farnsworth-produced documentaries about methamphetamine.

    Source: Billy O'Keefe DVD and Game Reviews

    February 5th, 2009 ~ The Mummy: The Animated Series now on DVD

    On December 16th 2008, Universal Studios released the full series of The Mummy: The Animated Series on DVD. As you may recall, Michael did the voice of "Nizam Toth: the Dark Medjai" in two of this series' episodes: "The Spring of Evil" and "The Dark Medjai."

    To purchase this animated series, goto Amazon.com.

    Episodes:
    The Summoning
    A Candle In the Darkness
    Against the Elements
    The Deep Blue Sea
    Eruption
    Orb of Aten
    The Black Forest
    The Cloud People
    Fear Itself
    Volume 1 contains the first 9 episodes plus bonus character guide.
    Episodes:
    The Boy Who Would Be King
    Howl
    The Puzzle
    The Maze
    A New Beginning Part 1
    A New Beginning Part 2
    The Dark Medjai*
    Like Father, Like Son
    Volume 2 has 8 episodes, including the transition from the first to the second season.
    There's also an extra Featurette titled "Egyptology", with fun facts about Egypt.
    Episodes:
    A Fair to Remember
    The Enemy of My Enemy
    The Cold
    Time Before Time
    Spring of Evil*
    Old Friends
    Trio
    Just Another Piece of Jewelry
    The Reckoning
    Volume 3 finishes off the program's run with the remaining 9 episodes.

    February 4th, 2009 ~ IMPRESSIONISM cast update

    The official Impressionism website has been updated with cast biographies and character names.

    JEREMY IRONS (Thomas Buckle)
    JOAN ALLEN (Katharine Keenan)
    MARSHA MASON (Julia Davidson)
    ANDRÉ DE SHIELDS (Chiambuane)

    MICHAEL T. WEISS (Douglas Finch). Theater: "Herb" in Scarcity (Drama Desk Nom; Atlantic Theater), "Of Equal Measure" (Center Theater Group), "Pale" in Burn This; "Valmont" in Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Huntington), Look Back in Anger (Dir. Forest Whitaker), Taming Of the Shrew. Film: Freeway (Sundance; Prod. Oliver Stone), Jeffrey (from Paul Rudnick's play), Bones, Until the Night, Iowa (Tribeca Film Festival; Midwest FF 'Best Actor Award'), Net Worth, Marmalade. TV: starred in NBC's "The Pretender" as multiple characters, as well as numerous other series regulars & guest stars.

    AARON LAZAR (Ben Joplin)
    MARGARITA LEVIEVA (Nicole Hallady)
    HADLEY DELANY (Young Katharine)

    January 27th, 2009 ~ IMPRESSIONISM official website

    A very nice website has been set up for Impressionism.

    Content includes/will include:
    * About the Show
    * Press (coming soon)
    * Cast/Creative (Small cast photos available but no infos yet / Creative (coming soon))
    * Photos (coming soon)
    You can also go to the Telecharge.com website from here to purchase tickets!

    Don't forget to scroll down to the bottom of the page and sign up for their newsletter!


    Click here to find out more about the venue/theater!

    UPDATE!

    Impression now has pages set up on:

  • BroadwaySpace.com
  • Facebook.com
  • MySpace.com

  • January 24th, 2009 ~ IMPRESSIONISM tickets on sale now!

    Artwork by illustrator Craig Nelson
    Tickets are now on sale for Impressionism.

    Tony Award winners Jeremy Irons and Joan Allen return to Broadway in Impressionism, a love story - no matter how you look at it.

    Set in Manhattan, Impressionism is the story of an international photojournalist and a New York gallery owner whose unexpected brush with intimacy leads them to realize that there is quite an art to repairing broken lives.

    Written by Michael Jacobs and directed by three-time Tony Award-winner Jack O'Brien, this remarkable portrait of human nature marks Mr. Irons first Broadway appearance since his 1984 Tony-winning turn in The Real Thing, and Ms. Allen's first since her Tony-nominated performance in The Heidi Chronicles in 1989.



    To Purchase Single Tickets:
    For information about individual ticket sales call (212) 239-6200 (Outside the NY metro area (800) 432-7250) or visit: Telecharge.com and click the FIND TICKETS button to purchase.

    Group Sales: For information about group sales for groups of 10 or more, please visit Telecharge.com Group Sales or call (212) 239-6262 (outside the NY metro area (800) 432-7780.)

    Tickets on sale thru July 5

    * Limited Engagement: 18 weeks only! -- March 12 - July 5
       Previews begin February 28; schedule may vary between February 28 - March 16


    January 20th, 2009 ~ Confessions of An Action Star on DVD today!

    Hi Karen,

    Sledge ... under the official release title CONFESSIONS OF AN ACTION STAR, has just hit stores on DVD! Find it in Hollywood Video, on Amazon, and many other retail locations! And many thanks for the patience and support; we're proud to have so many great fans.

    All the best,
    Todd Grossman
    Producer, Confessions of an Action Star





    January 19th, 2009 ~ IMPRESSIONISM tickets on sale!

    Impressionism
    Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre

    Tickets:
    Tickets on sale January 24.
    Pricing: $66.50 - $116.50
    Box Office: Tele-charge: (212) 239-6200, (800) 432-7250.

    Show Dates:
    Performances from 28 Feb 2009
    Opening 12 Mar 2009
    Closing 05 Jul 2009

    Performance Schedule:
    Tuesday - Saturday @8pm
    Wednesday and Saturday @2pm
    Sunday @3pm

    Show Run Time:
    TBA

    Show Advisory:
    None

    Theatre Information:
    Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
    236 West 45th Street
    New York, NY 10036
    US

    Genre:
    Drama

    Cast List:
    Joan Allen
    Jeremy Irons
    Marsha Mason
    André De Shields
    Michael T. Weiss
    Aaron Lazar
    Margarita Levieva
    Production Credits:
    Jack O'Brien (Direction)

    Other Credits:
    Written by: Michael Jacobs
    Tony winners Jeremy Irons and Joan Allen star in the world premiere of a new play by Michael Jacobs (Cheaters).
    Source: Playbill

    January 16th, 2009 ~ IMPRESSIONISM starring Jeremy Irons and Joan Allen Begins Rehearsals 1/20

    Rehearsals for the new American play IMPRESSIONISM starring Tony Award winners Jeremy Irons and Joan Allen will begin on Tuesday January 20 in New York.

    The production, which will be directed by Tony Award-winner Jack O'Brien, will begin preview performances on February 28 and open on March 12 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45 Street).

    The cast features Marsha Mason, Andre DeShields, Michael T. Weiss, Aaron Lazar, and Margarita Levieva.

    IMPRESSIONISM's creative team is Scott Pask (scenic design), Catherine Zuber (costume design), Natasha Katz (lighting design), Elaine McCarthy (projection design) and Leon Rothenberg (sound design). Original music is by Bob James.

    The production will mark Ms. Allen's first return to Broadway since The Heidi Chronicles in 1989, and Mr. Irons' first time on Broadway since The Real Thing in 1984.

    IMPRESSIONISM will be produced by Ostar Productions.

    IMPRESSIONISM is the story of a world traveling photojournalist and a New York gallery owner who discover each other and also that there might be an art to repairing broken lives.

    Jeremy Irons is appearing with the permission of Actors' Equity Association.

    January 15th, 2009 ~ Impressionism  Update: Ticketing and Scheduling

    SYNOPSIS:  Tony Award winners Jeremy Irons and Joan Allen return to Broadway to star together in the world premiere of Impressionism, a new American play by Michael Jacobs. Impressionism is the story of a world traveling photojournalist and New York gallery owner who discover each other and also that there might be an art to repairing broken lives. The production will mark Ms. Allen's first return to Broadway since The Heidi Chronicles in 1989, and Mr. Irons' first time on Broadway since The Real Thing in 1984.

    CAST:  Jeremy Irons, Joan Allen, Marsha Mason, Andre DeShields, Michael T. Weiss, Aaron Lazar, Margarita Levieva

    PREVIEWS START:  February 29, 2009
    SHOW OPENS:           March 12, 2009
                                        Open Run - Tickets on Sale Thru July 5, 2009


    VENUE:
    Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
    236 West 45th Street
    New York, NY 10036
    (Between Broadway and 8th Avenue)

    Running Time: TBA
    TICKET PRICES:
    Orchestra: $116.50
    Mezzanine (Rows A-F): $116.50
    Mezzanine (Rows G-K): $66.50
    Premium Seat Price: $251.50
    Friday & Saturday evenings: $301.50
    PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
    Tuesday -- 8:00pm
    Wednesday -- 2:00pm & 8:00pm
    Thursday -- 8:00pm
    Friday -- 8:00pm
    Saturday -- 2:00pm & 8:00pm
    Sunday -- 3:00pm
    Added Performances:
    Monday - March 2 @ 8pm
    Monday - March 9 @ 8pm
    Time Change: Thursday - March 12 @ 6:30pm (opening night)
    No Performances:
    Sunday - March 1 @ 3pm
    Sunday - March 8 @ 3pm
    * So far, the SCHEDULE covers through the end of April.
    IMPORTANT NOTICE:
    Orders are now being taken for groups of 20 or more. Please visit Telecharge.com Group Sales or call (212) 239-6262 (outside the NY metro area (800) 432-7780.)

    To Purchase Single Tickets:
    For information about individual ticket sales call (212) 239-6200 (Outside the NY metro area (800) 432-7250.)

    January 3rd, 2009 ~ Another email about Marmalade from Jill Sorensen

    Dear Karen,
    Thank you for your interest in Marmalade. I'm sorry to say due to various reasons it never got a big screen release. It's also not available in stores. We still get lots of requests and inquiries about the movie so we might start selling the DVD on my website in the near future. It seems to have meant a lot to many people -- sorry we weren't able to share it with everybody. Thanks again for your interest.
    Sincerely,
    Jill Sorensen



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