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Soap Stars’ Kid Hits the Stage!

Thursday, June 13, 2013 @ 1:18 PM
The Pasadena Playhouse

The Pasadena Playhouse

’” alums (ex-Andy Dixon) and (ex-Carly Tenney; Ava Jerome, “;” ex-Diane Jenkins, ““) have been in the spotlight for years, and their son, , seems to be following in his parent’s footsteps!

The young actor is currently starring as Jonah in “Sleepless in Seattle — The Musical,” which is based off of the hit romantic comedy film of the same name, and there are only a few more chances left to catch his performance! Tickets to the show, which is playing at The Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, CA, can be purchased at www.PasadenaPlayhouse.org or by calling 626-356-7529.

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Grant Aleksander Joins The Cast of ‘Tainted Dreams’

Thursday, June 13, 2013 @ 1:11 PM
George De Sota/JPI Studios

George De Sota/JPI Studios

The web series “” already has a long list of confirmed soap star talent, and now one more has been added to the roster: “” alum (ex-Phillip Spaulding)! The Maryland native, who also played “’s” Alec McIntyre, has signed on to play Adam Clark, the executive producer of “Painted Dreams,” the fictional show within the series.

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‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’ Starring Billy Magnussen Wins Best Play at Tony Awards

Monday, June 10, 2013 @ 4:31 AM
Brigitte Lacombe for The New Yorker

Brigitte Lacombe for The New Yorker

While  (ex-Casey Hughes, ““) did not win Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for his performance as Spike in “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” the play itself did win in the category of Best Play. Written by , “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” tells the story of Vanya (David Hyde Piece, ““) and Sonia (,”“) and Masha (, “Political Animals”) and Spike (Magnussen), who together turn a generally quiet household into a standing circus full of intrigue and super fun.

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FILED UNDER: Off-Broadway, On Stage

Tony Award Productions

Judith Light Takes Home Second Consecutive Tony Award

Monday, June 10, 2013 @ 4:00 AM
Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images

Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images

“I don’t expect to get it. They usually don’t give it to you two years in a row. So for me the real thing is to have been nominated and to have been acknowledged in this way, which is really an acknowledgment of this extraordinary play by . This brilliant direction by and this cast, which is my heart… I’m so appreciative, I really am,” said (ex-Karen Wolek, ““) on the red carpet of the 2013 Tony Awards just moments before taking home her second Tony on Sunday, June 9. The actress won for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for her work as Faye in “.” The play also stars (ex-Noah Mayer, ““) playing the dual role of Scotty/Tim.

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FILED UNDER: Broadway, On Stage

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‘ATWT’s’ Billy Magnussen in the Race for a Tony Award; Star-Studded Event Airs This Weekend

Friday, June 7, 2013 @ 5:17 PM
Steven Bergman Photography

Steven Bergman Photography

Daytime fans might remember as “’” Casey Hughes, a role he played from 2008-2010. But the Broadway world has taken notice of the young actor for his work in front of live audiences, and his recent stint as the empty-headed yet handsome boy-toy Spike in “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” has even earned him a Tony nomination! But will the former soap stud be able to nab the role? You’ll have to tune in to find out!

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Former ‘General Hospital’ and ‘Young and the Restless’ Star Upped to Series Regular on ‘Blue Bloods’

Tuesday, June 4, 2013 @ 11:03 PM
Craig Blankenhorn/CBS

Craig Blankenhorn/CBS

According to the Hollywood Reporter, former “” star (ex-Gia Campbell; ex-Carmen Mesta, ““) has been upped to series regular on CBS’ “” beginning with the primetime shows fourth season premiering in the fall. Ramirez, who joined the show as a recurring guest-star starting with the Friday, March 8 episode entitled “Protest Too Much,” portrays Detective Maria Baez, the former and now full-time partner of ‘s Detective Danny Raegan. The actress is replacing , who portrayed Wahlberg’s onscreen partner, Jackie Curatola, on the drama series until November of last year.

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FILED UNDER: News, Primetime

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Terri Conn Heads to the Stage

Wednesday, May 29, 2013 @ 2:13 PM
Donna Svennevik/ABC

Donna Svennevik/ABC

It’s been awhile since (ex-Aubrey Wentworth, “;” ex-Katie Peretti, “”) has been in the public eye, but that’s all about to change! The actress will be joining (“,” ““) and Patrick James Lynch (“At the Top of the Pyramid”) in leading a benefit reading of “,” an event that will generate proceeds to help the Hemophilia Association of New York.

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FILED UNDER: Charity, Events, News, On Stage, Theatre

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FIRST LOOK: Paolo Seganti as Arturo Bandini on ‘One Life to Live’

Tuesday, May 28, 2013 @ 11:38 AM
Eric Liebowitz/The OnLine Network

Eric Liebowitz/

As previously reported, (ex-Damien Grimaldi, ““) has joined the cast of The OnLine Network’s “” as Arturo Bandini, a wealthy, suave and sexy man whose family is very influential in the art world, beginning with the Thursday, June 27 episode. has released the first image of Seganti in his new role, which can be viewed above.

Joining the “OLTL” cast along with Seganti are former Procter & Gamble stars  (ex-Alison Stewart, “As The World Turns”) and  (ex-Alan Spaulding, ““). For more on their roles and their first airdates, click here.

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Former ‘Guiding Light’ and ‘As The World Turns’ Stars Joining ‘One Life to Live’

Friday, May 24, 2013 @ 5:27 PM
George DeSota/JPI Studios

George De Sota/JPI Studios

” alums (ex-Damien Grimaldi) and (ex-Alison Stewart) along with “” alum (ex-Alan Spaulding) are joining the cast of ‘s “,” the network announced today. The three former CBS Daytime soap stars make their Llanview debuts this summer in newly created roles.

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‘ATWT’ Jesse Lee Soffer Stars In True Crime Film

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 @ 12:59 PM
Patrick Ecclestine/FOX

Patrick Ecclestine/FOX

The harrowing real-life case of has gripped the nation for months, and hot off the heels of the 28-year-old woman’s conviction last week for murdering her former lover, Travis Alexander, comes a Lifetime original movie detailing Arias’ life and the details behind the killing that shocked America.

“Jodi Aria: Dirty Little Secret” stars (“,” “,” “”) as Arias, an aspiring photographer found guilty of murdering Alexander (; Will Munson, “”), who was found nude in his shower with a slit throat, 27 additional stab wounds and a bullet to the head. Look for the horrifying movie, which also stars (“”) and (“”), to air on Lifetime on Saturday, June 22 at 8pm ET/PT.

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