David Selby News

The Old Globe today announced that Sean Lyons will play the role of Niccolò Machiavelli in the West Coast Premiere of Divine Rivalry.

The Old Globe today announced the cast and creative team for the West Coast Premiere of Divine Rivalry by Michael Kramer with D. S. Moynihan.

Director and actor Natalija Nogulich has been named as director for the Chicago premiere of songwriter Spider Saloff's one-woman musical, THE ROAR OF THE BUTTERFLY, to be presented by KMP Artists at Victory Gardens' Richard Christiansen Theater May 2 - 20, 2012. In the tradition of Lilly Tomlin and Tracey Ullman, Saloff portrays eight different characters in this new musical comedy.

Paul R. Tetreault, Director of Ford's Theatre Society, announced that the new Ford's Theatre Center for Education and Leadership (located at 514 Tenth Street NW, Washington, D.C.) will open in February 2012.

The Ford's Theatre Society's world premiere of NECESSARY SACRIFICES has been extended through February 18, 2012. Check out photos from the world premiere below!

The Ford's Theatre Society announced that Craig Wallace will take on the role of Frederick Douglass in the world premiere of Necessary Sacrifices by Richard Hellesen.

The Ford's Theatre Society announced that Craig Wallace will take on the role of Frederick Douglass in the world premiere of Necessary Sacrifices by Richard Hellesen.

The Ford's Theatre Society presents the world premiere of the newly commissioned play Necessary Sacrifices by Richard Hellesen, directed by Jennifer L. Nelson from January 20-February 12, 2012. Necessary Sacrifices explores the two documented White House encounters between Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln during a period of national crisis. The production stars David Selby as Abraham Lincoln and David Emerson Toney as Frederick Douglass. The play is presented in connection with the opening of the new Ford's Theatre Center for Education and Leadership (514 Tenth Street NW, Washington, D.C.) in February 2012.

The Ford's Theatre Society presents the world premiere of the newly commissioned play Necessary Sacrifices by Richard Hellesen, directed by Jennifer L. Nelson from January 20-February 12, 2012. Necessary Sacrifices explores the two documented White House encounters between Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln during a period of national crisis. The production stars David Selby as Abraham Lincoln and David Emerson Toney as Frederick Douglass. The play is presented in connection with the opening of the new Ford's Theatre Center for Education and Leadership (514 Tenth Street NW, Washington, D.C.) in February 2012.

Paul R. Tetreault, Director of Ford's Theatre Society, announced that the new Ford's Theatre Center for Education and Leadership (located at 514 Tenth Street NW, Washington, D.C.) will open in February 2012.

Tribute artist Peter Mac, nominated for 4 BWW Awards 2011, left his dresses in the closet November 25 and 26 to present an intimate evening of song at the Gardenia in honor of his favorite composers.Potpourri was almost the title of the show, Mac explained, because the composers as diverse as Harold Arlen and Bobby Darin, who composed the opener and title song 'As Long As I'm Singing', created tunes with a mix of styles. Very few impressionists can strip away the makeup and perform as themselves. Jim Bailey did it on occasion, and Peter Mac is following gloriously in his footsteps. Mac has a terrific vocal range, and much, much more... he's sexy and has an aura, a charismatic spirit that never lets down. Anecdote follows anecdote, and he keeps his audience on their toes as they are asked to take commemorative journeys with him. Such TV programs as Dark Shadows and everyone's fav vampire Barnabas Collins played into a couple of his songs. Remember? Those who did not live through the 60s had either collected those delightful Shadows videos like Mac himself or had found themselves entertained by the gothic soap's actors, such as David Selby or Lara Parker, at yearly conventions/festivals. If none of the preceding, you can look forward to the new film starring Johnny Depp as Collins. Mac essayed 'If I Can't Love Her' from Beauty and the Beast and really delved into this in depth love that he compared to that of Barnabas and his beloved Josette Dupres.

The weekend of August 19,20,21, 2011 brought members of the original cast of TV's Dark Shadows to The Marriott at The Brooklyn Bridge, in Brooklyn, NY.

Vice President Joe Biden will deliver remarks at the Ford's Theatre Annual Gala: 'Lincoln's Legacy and a New Era of Hope' on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW). The evening will include the presentation of the Lincoln Medal to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Julie Andrews, whose extraordinary careers and commitment to education, understanding and equality exemplify the character and lasting legacy of President Abraham Lincoln.

Ford's Theatre Society will host its annual gala on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW) followed by a seated dinner at the National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum (750 Ninth Street NW).

Vice President Joe Biden will deliver remarks at the Ford's Theatre Annual Gala: 'Lincoln's Legacy and a New Era of Hope' on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW). The evening will include the presentation of the Lincoln Medal to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Julie Andrews, whose extraordinary careers and commitment to education, understanding and equality exemplify the character and lasting legacy of President Abraham Lincoln.

Ford's Theatre Society will host its annual gala on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW) followed by a seated dinner at the National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum (750 Ninth Street NW).

Dracula - Before Twilight, before True Blood, only one vampire commanded 'the children of the night.' In this blood-thirsty tale of unholy terror, Count Dracula (Ben Cross) slips into Victorian London with a cargo of his native Transylvanian soil - so he can rest between victims.

Kathleen Turner, Matthew Rhys, Ron Rifkin, Steven Weber, Billy Crudup, Jane Kaczmarek, David Selby, Julian Sands, Tate Donovan and Dulé Hill are just some of the stars lined up to perform in an exciting lineup of 10 plays for L.A. Theatre Works' 2010-11 Season.

This weekend, beginning Saturday, November 14, L.A. Theatre Works will air Pack of Lies by Hugh Whitemore, starring Julian Sands, David Selby, Roxanne Hart, Rosalind Ayres and Martin Jarvis. The broadcast can be heard locally in Southern California on Saturday from 10 pm to midnight on KPCC 89.3 FM, and can also be streamed on demand at http://www.latw.org/.

This weekend, beginning Saturday, November 14, L.A. Theatre Works will air Pack of Lies by Hugh Whitemore, starring Julian Sands, David Selby, Roxanne Hart, Rosalind Ayres and Martin Jarvis. The broadcast can be heard locally in Southern California on Saturday from 10 pm to midnight on KPCC 89.3 FM, and can also be streamed on demand at http://www.latw.org/.