Playbill.com writer Harry Haun provides the latest insight into the buzz Off-Broadway and beyond.

Mr. Wright was Tony-nominated for his performance in the 1997 revival of Ivanov.

The 2019–2020 season at the New Jersey venue will also include the world premiere of The Hombres plus Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s Lackawanna Blues.

Performances by Bill Irwin, Tonya Pinkins, and more top Morris’ list.

Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You and The Actor’s Nightmare will play the Massachusetts venue in August.

Julie Budd, Billy Stritch, Christine Pedi, Jim Brochu, and Sheryl Lee Ralph lead the lineup.

Julie Budd, Billy Stritch, Christine Pedi, and Sheryl Lee Ralph lead the lineup.

A trailer has been released for the Lionsgate film "Cymbeline," which updates the setting of William Shakespeare's classic to the drug gang underworld of the present, and which will arrive in cinemas and on demand March 13 starring Oscar nominees Ethan Hawke and Ed Harris.

The 6th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Spectacular, featuring Joe Iconis & Family — who describe themselves as a "merry band of musical theatre punks" — is held Dec. 20-21 at 54 Below. In celebration of the annual holiday event, members of the "family" pick their favorite holiday tunes as part of this week's Playbill Playlist.

The 6th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Spectacular, featuring Joe Iconis & Family — who describe themselves as a "merry band of musical theatre punks" — is held Dec. 20-21 at 54 Below. In celebration of the annual holiday event, members of the "family" pick their favorite holiday tunes as part of this week's Playbill Playlist.

Playbill.com's weekly planner reminds you that Patti LuPone, Christine Ebersole, Lewis Black and more have gigs on New Year's Eve… Bring It On tosses its last cheerleader… Flashdance spreads the "feeling" across the country… and Pippin has "Magic to Do" in Cambridge. Kick off 2013 in style this WEEK AHEAD!

Elizabeth A. Davis, a 2012 Tony Award nominee for her performance in Once, fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire of random facts, backstage trivia and pop-culture tidbits.

Elizabeth A. Davis, a 2012 Tony Award nominee for her performance in Once, fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire of random facts, backstage trivia and pop-culture tidbits.

This month we speak to The American Plan's Mercedes Ruehl, look at William H. Macy's history with David Mamet, and bid farewell to actor Brad Sullivan.

This month we speak to The American Plan's Mercedes Ruehl, look at William H. Macy's history with David Mamet, and bid farewell to actor Brad Sullivan.

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BERNADETTE PETERS
Two-time Tony winner Bernadette Peters has been cast in an upcoming film for Showtime that will begin shooting in Ireland later this month; in Bobbie’s Girl, Peters will co-star with Rachel Ward and Jonathan Silverman. Due to filming, Peters has canceled a few of her upcoming concert dates, including those in Toronto, Pennsylvania, Minnesota and Dallas, Texas. The former Song & Dance star has, however, rescheduled her Minneapolis, MN, performances for June 8 and 9 and her Johnstown, PA, performance for June 23. . . The dazzling performer will also make another guest appearance on FOX TV’s “Ally McBeal” on Monday, April 16, and the independent film in which she stars, "Let it Snow" (aka "Snow Days"), will finally be released this August in ten major cities across the country, and will eventually be aired on HBO, too. You can also catch BP next Thursday, April 12 on Channel 2’s “Live at 4” program, where she will promote the upcoming event, “Art for Animals.” And, as if all this weren’t enough, Peters heads back into the recording studio this summer to wrap her golden vocals around the classic songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein for a new solo CD on the Angel Records label. Stay tuned for more details. . .

KAREN MASON
This week, Karen Mason began a lengthy run at Arci’s Place, one of the city’s newest cabaret rooms. Mason, who received much critical acclaim when she was the standby-to-the-stars in Broadway’s Sunset Boulevard, has long been one of the brightest lights on the New York cabaret scene. I recently had the chance to chat with this charming performer, and the Q&A with the talented songstress follows. If you’re in the metropolitan area, be sure to catch Mason in action; you will not be disappointed . . . Arci’s Place is located at 450 Park Avenue South. There is a $30 cover and a $15 food/drink minimum; call (212) 532-4370 for reservations.