From Playbill:
Debra Messing, Rainn Wilson, Richard Kind, Michael Cerveris and Philip Bosco will be among the performers at The Shakespeare Society’s second annual free Shakespeare Birthday Marathon on April 9 at 6:30 PM at the Kaye Playhouse [in NYC].
Link: Messing, Wilson, Kind, Cerveris, Bosco to Celebrate Shakespeare’s 443rd Birthday
From the NY Post:
He’s doing Dogberry, the dogged policeman of “Much Ado About Nothing.” “Rainn is one of the funniest people on the planet, and Dogberry is a great part for him,” says Michael Sexton, the artistic director of the Shakespeare Society. “He’s someone who speaks with great conviction while being absolutely wrong. That, to me, is the essence of comedy.”
Link: Arresting Bard Role for Dorky ‘Office’ Guy
Tipsters: jljcc, Myra
Thank you! I’m soo going!
I think I’m going to be in NYC then. Hmmm, another Rainn sighting. I’m so spoiled.
ooh, rainn wilson & michael cerveris, 2 of my favorite actors! yay! i’m so going.
i wish i was going…come to think of it…i haven’t seen my brother in awhile…maybe i should go to see rainn…i mean…ryan. my brother ryan.
Dude! That’s my birthday! Woo!! I totally wanna go..
that is one hell of a cast.
Hey! Just a heads-up to anyone planning on going… get there early! These things tend to fill up fast and a lot of seats end up being reserved for special guests or benefactors. The Kaye isn’t enormous, though, so any seat you can get in there should be decent. Will be a great event!
jljcc — how early would you recommend?
i’m so there. do you think two hours is enough time? or should i just skip work? i’ve heard about these free shows filling up fast, but any help anyone could provide would greatly be appreciated.
I’d say at the very least an hour before, if not earlier, though the doors probably won’t open till 6. The free theater events in the city tend to be crowded, especially with this mix of popular theater and tv stars. You can always all and ask what they recommend!
Oh man I’m going to be in NY then! I’m going to line up at 8 am or something. I love waiting in line early lol.
i just may have to be in ny for this!
I talked to Rainn today and he said theres a chance he wont be there.
damn, did he mention why? that sucks.
Nope but hes going to be on Craig Ferguson on monday and im going to go and ask him.
looks like no rainn in new york city tonight. oh well…