February 27, 2007
JAMES REYNOLDS STARS IN “I
, TOO, AM AMERICA” AT FREMONT CENTRE THEATRE FOR LIMITED RUN BEGINNING
MAY 5; SHARES THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
James Reynolds has long enjoyed a national fan following for his
portrayal of Police Commissioner Abe Carver on the daytime TV drama
“Days Of Our Lives.” Midway through his twenty-five-year span on that
show, he spent a season starring in the groundbreaking daytime serial
“Generations” portraying Henry Marshall. Both roles earned him Emmy®
nominations. He is also one of the artistic directors of Fremont Centre
Theatre in South Pasadena, where his show “I, Too, Am America” will be
performed. He created the show 20 years ago and has often toured
with it throughout the years. Reynolds portrays more than 20 different
characters including Paul Robeson, Sojourner Truth, Deadwood
Dick, and his own family members. He describes the show as “an evening
of sharing the experiences, thoughts, and feelings throughout history
as seen through the eyes of musicians, historians, ex-slaves, poets,
artists, teachers, and others who have contributed to the vastness of
the African-American experience.” After each performance, Mr. Reynolds
will answer questions from the audience. James Reynolds is the
recipient of numerous accolades, including NAACP Image Award
nominations for his television work, numerous stage awards, and a
designation as a Great Kansan by the Kansas State Historical Society.
Anyone interested in America and a story as exciting as America itself
will enjoy “I, Too, Am America.” It’s been 4 years since the show was
last performed in Los Angeles. Don’t miss it. The play will be
performed at the Fremont Centre Theatre in South Pasadena, CA, May 5 to
June 2, 2007. For tickets call (866) 811-4111 or visit www.fremontcentretheatre.com . Contributed by LMS
February 26, 2007
Rumors are circulating that As the
World Turns is about to make some major casting changes. Buzz is
that the character of Craig is getting a new face. Apparently,
the actor who originated the role, namely Scott Bryce, has been tapped
to take on the character once again. If that's the case, what's
to happen to Jeffrey Meek? Although we cannot confirm it at this
moment, Craig's alleged last tape day was last Friday. Our question is,
could this possibly be true? Stay tuned to Soapdom as we stay on
top of this breaking story. Contributed by LMS
The Young and the Restless loses ground down under. In at least one
Australian market, Melbourne, The Young and the Restless is being
bumped off the air in favor of something different. After two
decades, The Nine Network is replacing Y&R with daytime talkshow
fabfest, a la The View. According the "The Age," a Melbourne
publication, "Nine decided this year to end its 20-year relationship
with American soap The Young and the Restless and try something new in
its timeslot." Contributed by LMS
February 23, 2007
"I
got my Digest early this week," Soapdom's Laura DeBrizzi informed
us. Here is her recap of what's hot in Digest. Be sure to pick up
your copy at the newsstands.
"The
Cover is a total DAYS mishmash that talks about Kayla (Mary Beth Evans)
taking out John's (Drake Hogestyn) kidney (OK?) and Mimi (Farah Fath)
being identified as the killer of her evil dad (William
Bumiller). The actions of that night will be told in newly taped
flashbacks. Ironically, Judi Evans who joins Fath in fleeing Salem as
Bonnie will be taking only a mini-break from the NBC sudser as plans
are more than underway for a return as her former character, Adrienne
Kiriakis, a role she assumed from 1986 thru 1991. Odd. I thought
for sure when Hogan Sheffer came aboard we would be rid of this kind of
far-fetched drama. While there is no official confirmation from the
show, it appears to be a done deal: "It sounds like a really good idea
to me. It has to work with Patch's (Stephen Nichols) story.
Let's just wait and see," comments Executive Producer Ken Corday to the
magazine. Also, Shawn (Brandon Beemer) and Belle (Martha Madison)
finally kiss on whatever island it is that they're stranded on.
"In
some General Hospital Buzz, I knew this guy was going to stick
around: Sebastian Roche (James Craig) will continue to lurk about
Port Charles in to the foreseeable future. This makes sense being
that he was witty and quite charming during the entire hostage fiasco
... and, of course, there is the fact that Sonny and Jason never
actually exterminate their enemies. Too busy shucking coffee
beans, I guess. Oh and Jason Gerhardt (Cooper) is on contract
status. He was number three during the during the Metro Court
break-in. I guess it pays to be a nice - and hot -guy cooped up
in a vault with Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms). I would assume this
is going to be her new man. The Metro Court saga paid off for
GH--- it saw its ratings increase to a healthy 3.0, safely awarding it
a firm grip on 3rd place. "There's also a nice feature with Jeff
Meek (Craig, As The World Turns)
"For Y&R Fans,
Victoria Rowell (Dru, The Young And The Restless) reveals that her
character is no longer involved in scenes with Michelle Stafford's
Phyllis because of a request put in by another actor who she refuses to
name. Rowell admits to being pretty disappointed because she felt
that Dru and Phyllis had the potential to become one of the best duos
in daytime. Rowell goes on to say that her recent pre-Emmy nomination
snub is not the impetus for her moving on from the show, although she
does believe that her story did indeed carry Y&R this year and she
had more than her fair share of episodes to be considered Emmy worthy.
"In
some AMC Buzz, Cady McClain (ex-Dixie) is still whining about the
cathartic and polarizing blog she posted on her official website
www.cadymcclain.com two weeks prior. In the tirade, the Emmy winner
expressed quite matter-of-factly her displeasure over the direction All
My Children was headed, not to mention the inability of its writers to
create compelling story for Dixie. I say shut up, date Hunt Block
and go back to living the life of a bohemian.
"Here's another juicy tidbit, but not from Digest:
"Tyler
Christopher (Nikolas, General Hospital) seems to have found a home away
from Port Charles where his talents continue to be favored by
critics. Starring as Max in the 68 Center Crew Theatre Company's
production of Bent at Theatre 68 - 5419 Sunset Boulevard, Suite D; Los
Angeles, California - the actor has received phenomenal reviews from
one of the most prestigious publications. Backstage writer Les
Spindle piles praise on Christopher's acting choices throughout the
review, saying: "As a character who at first seems to react stoically
to having killed his own lover, Christopher fashions a finely nuanced
portrayal of a man whose need for affection runs deep. Beyond Max's
courageous façade is fear and despair—brilliantly conveyed in
Christopher's poignant and indelible characterization."Performances run
through March 4th. For ticket information, call: 323 960
7827. Contributed by LDB
February 22, 2007
NY Daily News reports that the soon-to-be-ex Young &
Restless star, Victoria Rowell (Dru), has gotten awfully cozy with
Oscar winner Jamie Foxx. According to the paper, spies report
that the two were behaving like more than just friends at the Belvedere
vodka party at the Empire Ballroom in Las Vegas. A few kisses and
some tender embraces are said to have been exchanged by Rowell and
Foxx. Contributed by LDBFebruary 21, 2007
February 20, 2007
In some where are they now Buzz, General Hospital's
Ignacio Serricchio (Diego) guest stars in Wildfire on ABC Family on
Monday, March 12, 2007. The episode is titled "You Can Count on
Me." Serricchio stars as "Jace," Kris' long lost half
brother. Viewers will be able to learn more about Kris’ past and
her relationship with her half-brother, Jace, in webisodes that will be
launched on ABCFamily.com immediately following the finale of Wildfire
on Monday, March 26. ABCFamily.com will also host an online
viewing party with the simulcast of the season finale. During this
interactive online event, fans will be able to host their own online
viewing party. Users will be able to watch the finale together
online and chat in real-time while viewing. Contributed by LMS
One Life to Live’s Ilene Kristen (Roxy) appears at
The Triad, 158 W. 72nd Street this weekend. It’s a $20 cover
charge and a two drink minimum. “To one and all....it will be a
sweltering 38 degrees Saturday night, February 24th in New York
City. Please help me thaw out.......if you're coming please make
a reservation and bring cash (they don't take cards).... I'll certainly
help you spend it........lot's o love-I.” RSVP: 212
362-2511 Contributed by LMS
February 19, 2007
Buzz over at Guiding Light is that they are looking for a pretty Latino actress in her early 30s to play a working class girl from Chicago who comes to Springfield for an ongoing recurring role. The role will begin taping the end of March for a mid-April air date. Stay tuned. Contributed by LMS
Bryan Datillo (Lucas) of Days of our Lives blew into the
Windy City (Chicago), of which he is a native suburbanite, and whooed
the crowds at Harry Carey's in the Loop. Datillo was talking up a
storm, signing autographs, and posing for pictures with many devoted
Days fans. Contributed by MEW.
SOAPDOM BLIND ITEM: Things are getting very hot on one New York produced soap. It seems that an executive producer was seen fraternizing with one of the starlets on the show when they were seen together at a Rick Springfield concert at the Nokia Theatre in Times Square, Friday night, February 16. The two in question were getting quite cozy in the front row of the promenade. They were nuzzling and he appeared to be kissing her neck. They were laughing and cuddling ---- definitely not just friends, lots of whispering in ears and giggling. No way it was a buddies' night out with the boss. They seemed to be having a great time. Is a new behind the scenes romance in bloom? Stay tuned. Contributed by LDB
February 16, 2007
Y&R Fans! CBS says, "Don't miss Monday, February
19th on The Young and the Restless. Find out who killed Carmen!"
Was it Dru, Kevin, Brad or ....? Contributed by LMS
February 15, 2007
Congratulations to As The World Turns for its GLAAD Media Award nomination in the category of Outstanding Daily Drama. The 18th Annual GLAAD Media Awards will be presented on Monday, March 26th at the New York Marriott Marquis. Contributed by LMS
February 12, 2007
One Life to Live's Kassie dePaiva (Blair) will be singing this week on the show. Contributed by LMS
For those of you who have been campaigning to bring Cady
McClain (ex Dixie) back to All My Children, McClain has written a very
heartfelt and personal blog explaining the situation of her firing, how
she reacted, and the reasons she believes it may have happened. She
also puts to bed some rumors and requests that instead of fans flooding
the show with phone calls, they should send snail mail if they are
unhappy with the way things turned out for Dix. Read Cady McClain's entire blog, "Deep Sigh." Soapdom wishes McClain the very best in future endeavors. We will miss her in Pine Valley. Contributed by CL & LMS
Congratulations to As the World Turns. While everyone in the
music industry was focused on last night's 49th Annual Grammy Awards
(whose headquarters is about two blocks from Soapdom's offices),
another awards ceremony was being held in New York City. The As
the World Turns writing staff (Jean Passanante, Leah Laiman,
Christopher Whitesell, Courtney Simon, Anna Cascio, Lisa Connor, Paula
Cwikly, Hogan Sheffer, Judy Tate, Bettina Bradbury, Richard Culliton,
Susan Dansby, Judy Donato, Josh Griffith, Elizabeth Page, Melissa
Salmons, and Charlotte Gibson) walked away with the top honor at Sunday
night's Writer's Guild of America (WGA) awards, winning for their work
on As the World Turns. Contributed by CL & LMS
In
more ATWT Buzz, and according to SOD, Marnie Schulenberg has been cast
as the new Alison Stewert. But she is not heading straight to Oakdale.
A cross-over role, Schulenberg first starts on Y&R on Feb 22, as a
friend to Amber Moore. She moves to ATWT some time shortly thereafter.
Stay tuned. Contributed by CL
James
Reynolds (Abe, Days of Our Lives) will be a presentor at the 17th
Annual NAACP Theatre Awards on Monday, February 19 at 7:00 pm at the
Directors Guild of America Theatre in Los Angeles. Contributed by LMS
Feburary 8, 2007
All My Children meets Broadway when Ashley Brown, currently starring
on Broadway in the title role of Mary Poppins and Josh Strickland,
currently starring on Broadway in the title role of Tarzan, will make
special guest star appearances on All My Children. Brown and
Strickland will play themselves in the episode set to air on March 6,
2007. Their mutual appearance is also in support of their
participation in the up and coming 3rd Annual ABC Daytime Salutes
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS benefit at Town Hall in New York City
on Sunday, February 25, 2007. Contributed by LMS
February 7, 2007
Over at The Young and the Restless, Don Stark (“That ‘70s Show”) and Miriam Flynn (“Grounded for Life”) taped a guest spot together to air on February 22. They play Minister Frank McCallister and his wife Edna, a couple who run a wedding chapel in Las Vegas, in a storyline involving Amber (Adrienne Frantz). Is Amber running away with Cane for a quickie "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas" wedding? Tune in to find out. Contributed by LMS
Four's the charm for ATWT's Maura West (Carly) and husband
Scott DeFreitas. They welcomed their fourth child, son Basil John
DeFreitas on January 30th. A big boy, baby Basil weighed in at 9
pounds, ten ounces. Soapdom congratulates West and the entire DeFreitas
family. Contributed by CL & LMS
Tampa Bay "Soap Star" Charity Brunch---- Come mingle and have your
favorite Soap Opera Stars take pictures with you at the Tampa Bay
“Star” Charity Brunch at the Tampa Airport's Marriott Hotel Sunday,
March 11, 2007 Doors Open: 10:30a.m. – 3:30p.m. Appearing……from Daytime
Television Soap Stars: Rodney Van Johnson (TC, Passions), David Fumero
(Cristian, One Life to Live), Catherine Hickland (Lindsay, One Life to
Live), Forbes Marsh (Nash, One Life to Live), Hillary B. Smith (Nora,
One Life to Live), and Walt Willey (Jackson, All My Children).
Tickets are $85 per person (Non-Refundable). There's Free Parking in
Hotel 
Garage. But wait! There's more...**VIP SEATING AT
A CELEBRITY TABLE: $150 per person (NON- REFUNDABLE) Pick your favorite
STARS table, while seats are available! To purchase an entire table for
your party(8) to sit with a STAR, $800. Proceeds to benefit BIG
BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF PINELLAS COUNTY. (Free Valet Parking at
Hotel)** Mail check/money order and a SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE
(a receipt will be mailed back to you. Your name/table assignment will
be at reservation table on the day of the event.) Payable to: Designers
Image, 928 West Bay Drive, Largo, FL 33770 ***Attendees who wish to be
seated together, must include all payments in the same envelope (Max. 8
seats per table).*** Reservation Deadline: February 28, 2007. For more
information call: Patti (727) 595-0255, (727) 410-0427 or Barbie (727)
319-8260 or (727) 410-0424. EMAIL:
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WEB: www.myspace.com/soapstarevent_tampabay Contributed by GS
Tune into a special Inside the Light episode on Wednesday, February 14th, to see Guiding Light stars as you’ve never seen them before, making a difference for the residents of Biloxi, Mississippi. Contributed by LMS
OLTL's Catherine Hickland (Lindsay) will be at WJRZ Women's
Expo at the Ritacco Center, 1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, New
Jersey 08753. She'll be signing autographs and personally giving
8-minute makeovers to some lucky women. Don't miss this wonderful event
that's All About Women! Mapquest map for location Contributed by GS
February 5, 2007
James Reynolds (Days of Our Lives) will ride in the 25th
Annual Black History Parade & Festival on Saturday, February 17,
2007. The parade begins at 10:00 am at the Charles White Park in
Altadena, California and precedes a family festival from 12:00 noon to
4:00 pm at Robinson Park in Pasadena. The parade theme is “Uniting our
community through pride and commitment.” Reynolds and his wife,
actress Lissa Layng, live in South Pasadena, where they also own and
operate the Fremont Centre Theatre. For more information on the
event, please contact Christine Harris at 626-744-7300. Contributed by LMS
The Bold & the Beautiful Executive Producer and Head Writer Bradley P. Bell has announced which cast will be traveling to Australia from February 25th to March 2nd, 2007 to tape scenes from The Bold and the Beautiful in Sydney, Australia. Making the trip will be Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke Logan), Ronn Moss (Ridge Forrester), MacKenzie Mauzy (Phoebe Forrester) and Kyle Lowder (Rick Forrester). Contributed by LMS
In honor of Valentine's Day, one of Harmony's newest
couples, Paloma (Silvana Arias) and Noah (Dylan Fergus), will be
hosting a live blog on Monday, February 12 at 4:00 p.m. (PST).
For more information go to www.nbc.com/passions . Contributed by LMS
ATWT's
Emily is taking on a new profession -- in fact it's the oldest
profession. She is commanding an attractive fee for her services
to the tune of $1,000 a pop. No pun intended. Nice money if you can get
it. But Emily is deserving. Afterall, she's had a bit of experience:
James Stenbeck, Holden Synder, Tonio Reyes, Craig Montgomery, Brock
Lombard, Paul Ryan, Duncan McKechnie, Gavin Krueger, Evan Walsh, Royce
Keller, Jeff Hamlin, Diego Santana, David Stenbeck, Tom Hughes, Chris
Hughes, and Hal Munson -- the only one she married other than her brief
marriage to Paul which was only a setup for Paul. Yup, Emily's
always been a busy girl. Contributed by CL & LMS
February 2, 2007
ATWT's Larry Bryggman stars with Kevin Kline in Shakespeare's King Lear at the Public Theatre, 425 Layafette Street, NYC from February 9 to March 18. There are still some tickets available, but going FAST. Find out more. Contributed by LMS
Passions' Tracey Ross (Eve) will be a presenter at 22nd
Annual Stellar Gospel Awards. The 22nd Annual Gospel Awards will
air from January 26th through February 22nd on various networks.
Check your local listings. Contributed by LMS
General Hospital fans, heads up! ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith portrays a reporter covering the hostage crisis in today's episode. Contributed by LMS
Beth Maitland returns to her role as Traci Abbott on the Young and
the Restless for a small story arc. She begins taping January 24
to air March 1. Contributed by LMS
Speaking of Y&R, congratulations to the talented writing staff
of “The Young and the Restless” for receiving a nomination for the
Writers Guild of America Award in the category of Outstanding
Achievement in Television Writing for a Daytime Serial. The WGA
Awards will take place on February 11. Contributed by LMS
Several of the soaps, including Young and the Restless and One Life
to Live are planning special scenes and/or entire episodes for
Valentine's Day. Contributed by LMS
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