Light goes out on beloved soap opera Sep 19, 2009
Alumni of the cast include Kevin Bacon, James Earl Jones, JoBeth Williams, Allison Janney and Hayden Panettiere. Star actress Kim Zimmer first created her role of Reva in 1983. (News & Observer)
Guiding Light fades to black after 72 years Sep 19, 2009
These include Kevin Bacon, JoBeth Williams, James Earl Jones, Allison Janney, Brittany Snow, Hayden Panettiere and Melina Kanakaredes. CBS issued word that it would be axed last April, and production of the show, which was taped in Manhattan and in nearby Peapack, N.J., wrapped in August. (MSNBC -- Television)
Camera turns on 'Videocrat' Berlusconi at Venice Sep 4, 2009
Reprising the main characters of his 1998 film "Happiness," Solondz assigns the roles to three new actresses: Joy to Shirley Henderson, Trish to Allison Janney and Helen to Ally Sheedy. Hillcoat's film based on the best-seller by Cormac McCarthy, while billed as post-apocalyptic, was much more about love, its creators said Thursday. (Yahoo! Asia News)
"Happiness" Cast Remade in "Wartime" Sep 4, 2009
" There's a lot of traumatic stress to recover from. Trish, played by Allison Janney, has told everyone, including her young son, that her pedophile husband is dead, avoiding the truth that he has been in prison and freeing herself to fall in love with Harvey, played by Michael Lerner. Her sister Joy, played Shirley Henderson, has just learned that her husband Allen (Michael Kenneth Williams as the character played in "Happiness" by Philip Seymour Hoffman) is not a reformed pervert, as she had... (CBS News)
"Guiding Light" Ends, Lights Out for All? Sep 1, 2009
" Dicopolous, a regular on the show continuously since 1987, plays family man and law-enforcement officer Frank Cooper. He started with a three-year contract, but said he loved the work and the stability, even as he reeled off a few "Light" departees: Kevin Bacon, JoBeth Williams, James Earl Jones, Allison Janney, Brittany Snow, Hayden Panettiere and Melina Kanakaredes (whose character, he noted, had been married to Frank Cooper). Dicopolous acknowledged twinges of sadness in recent weeks. "When... (CBS News)
An institution ends when 'Guiding Light' turns off Sep 1, 2009
He started with a three-year contract, but said he loved the work and the stability, even as he reeled off a few "Light" departees: Kevin Bacon, JoBeth Williams, James Earl Jones, Allison Janney, Brittany Snow, Hayden Panettiere and Melina Kanakaredes (whose character, he noted, had been married to Frank Cooper). Dicopolous acknowledged twinges of sadness in recent weeks. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Parton learns from '9 to 5' Aug 12, 2009
The cast of 9 to 5, Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block and Megan Hilty performs with Dolly Parton at the 63rd Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 7, 2009. Photo: Landov 2009 Landov (CBS Entertainment). (Erie Times-News, PA)
Director Sam Mendes Offers a Heartfelt and Humorous Story of One Couple's Journey to Find the Perfect Place to Call Home Aug 5, 2009
John Krasinski (NBC's "The Office") and Maya Rudolph (NBC's "Saturday Night Live") transcend what you've seen before with break out performances that are warm, emotional and funny, as they go on their journey visiting friends and family brought to life by the enormously talented ensemble cast including Catherine O'Hara (Best In Show), Jeff Daniels (State of Play), Allison Janney (Juno), Maggie Gyllenhaal (Batman: The Dark Knight), and set to the original music of singer songwriter Alexi Murdoch... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Early closure for Parton musical Jul 31, 2009
Following a short run in Los Angeles last year, 9 to 5 opened in April with a cast headed by The West Wing's Allison Janney. The show failed to impress the critics, though, and did not win any of the four Tony Awards for which it was nominated in June. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Broadway musical version of '9 to 5' set to close Jul 30, 2009
"9 to 5" is based on the 1980 film and stars Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block and Megan Hilty as three female office workers who plot against their sexist boss, played by Marc Kudisch. Parton, Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda and Dabney Coleman were featured in the movie. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Its Goodbye Dolly On Broadway Jul 30, 2009
It stars Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block and Megan Hilty. "9 to 5" is based on the 1980 film about three female office workers who plot against their sexist boss. (KWTX.com, TX)
Allison Janney: 'i've Hugged Dolly Parton's Breasts' Jul 27, 2009
ALLISON JANNEY: 'I'VE HUGGED DOLLY PARTON'S BREASTS'- New York Post ... ALLISON JANNEY: 'I'VE HUGGED DOLLY PARTON'S BREASTS ... ALLISON Janney (above) has been getting up close and personal with Dolly Parton's famous assets. (New York Post -- Gossip)
'Away' works on every level Jul 24, 2009
Cast: John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph, Catherine O'Hara, Jeff Daniels, Allison Janney, Jim Gaffigan, Josh Hamilton and Maggie Gyllenhaal ... In fact, I dare you not to laugh when Burt and Verona get to Phoenix and meet up with Lily (Allison Janney) and Lowell (Jim Gaffigan). (Juneau Empire)
Cinema File: Rudolph shines in different role Jul 23, 2009
Through spending an afternoon at the dog track in Phoenix with foul-mouthed former co-worker Lily (Allison Janney) and a dinner disaster at the home of Bert's bizarre hippie sister (Maggie Gyllenhaal), the expectant couple find themselves further alienated from everyone, wondering if they're ever going to find their place ... Stars: John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph, Jeff Daniels, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Allison Janney. (Athens Banner-Herald)
'Away We Go': Good way to play hooky Jul 21, 2009
Most of the Burt and Verona's friends and family members are similarly overcooked, including Allison Janney as Verona's wildly inappropriate former boss and Maggie Gyllenhaal as Burt's New Age not-quite-cousin. ("What's wrong with a stroller?" "I LOVE my babies. Why would I want to PUSH them away from me?"). (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'Away We Go' is the perfect anti-blockbuster Jun 26, 2009
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Director's U-turn Jun 19, 2009
Their travels see them encounter a range of colourful eccentrics, played variously by Jeff Daniels, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Allison Janney from TV's The West Wing. Maya Rudolph and Krasinski play a couple expecting their first child. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
A Road Trip Worth Taking Jun 18, 2009
Along the way, they encounter friends and family with their own issues: a passive-aggressive earth mama, brilliantly played by Maggie Gyllenhaal; Veronas boozing ex-boss (Allison Janney), given to berating her kids with TMI pronouncements; and the Brad-and-Angelina-esque couple whove adopted a multicolored tribe but are no happier for having done so. . (Slate)
'Away We Go' Jun 16, 2009
Cast: John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph, Allison Janney ... First stop: Phoenix, where they check in on Verona's former co-worker Lily (Allison Janney) and her family. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
The New Dave Eggers Movie: A Disappointing Work of Staggering Quirkiness Jun 6, 2009
In Phoenix, they visit Verona's former boss, Lily (Allison Janney), a coarse, braying harridan who insults her husband and children to their faces and makes a drunken pass at Burt. In Madison, Wis. (Slate)
Oh Dolly!: Parton On Her Tony Nod Jun 6, 2009
The musical has also been nominated for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical (Allison Janney, originally performed by Lily Tomlin in the movie), Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical (Marc Kudisch), and Best Choreography (Andy Blankenbuehler). Parton said she's nervous about the 63rd Annual Tony Awards, airing Sunday night. (CBS News)
“Away We Go” again Jun 6, 2009
Beyond Daniels and O Hara, who are great enough in themselves, Away We Go rolls through a best of list in them plus Jim Gaffigan, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Allison Janney. On that list, Gyllenhaal would be at top. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
The Further The Better Jun 5, 2009
Forget that such committed alterna-kids would be unlikely to utter the words "Phoenix" or "Tucson" without shuddering, much less associate with foul- and loud-mouthed broads (such as a Phoenix mom, played by Allison Janney, on loan from "Juno," who refers to her breasts as "jugs" that used to be nice until her kids "sucked 'em dry"). Leave aside the way an earth mother (Maggie Gyllenhaal, who wafts Stevie Nicks-ishly through the heath, breastfeeding her school-age kids and disavowing strollers... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
'Away We Go' a sleeper movie this wkd? Jun 5, 2009
A stop in Phoenix reunites them with Verona's former co-worker (Allison Janney), who's obnoxious around her own kids, and her clueless husband (Jim Gaffigan). Maggie Gyllenhaal is awesome in her self-seriousness as a childhood friend of Burt's and a mother of two with her stay-at-home dad partner (Josh Hamilton). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
CRITIC'S CHOICE: Who should, will win 2009 Tonys Jun 5, 2009
Stockard Channing, Pal Joey Sutton Foster, Shrek Allison Janney, 9 to 5 Alice Ripley, Next to Normal Josefina Scaglione, West Side Story. Should/will win: Foster, Janney and Scaglione were all delightful, but none of them got to have a nervous breakdown on stage. (USA Today -- Life)
Rudolph, Krasinski give momentum to 'Away We Go' Jun 5, 2009
Stars: John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jeff Daniels, Allison Janney, Chris Messina, Catherine O'HaraDirector: Sam MendesDistributor: Focus FeaturesRating: R for language and some sexual contentRunning time: 1 hour, 38 minutesOpens today in select cities ... Maggie Gyllenhaal and Allison Janney give hilarious performances in roles that are extreme yet familiar. (USA Today -- Life)
Top Entertainment Stories From TV to Tonys Jun 5, 2009
The contenders include some television veterans, such as "9 to 5: The Musical" nominee Allison Janney. What was her character's name on "The West Wing". (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Broadway: Retro style Jun 5, 2009
The show, directed by "Wicked's" Joe Mantello hits all the high points (if you happened to be a die-hard fan of the movie) and lets an unlikely Allison Janney shine. It's not, however, the bright new musical you'd think. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
GRAVITY GIVES WAY TO HOPE FOR THIS ... Jun 4, 2009
An ensemble movie, this is a whole crate-load of actors like Jeff Daniels and Allison Janney ... "Oh, you give everyone a chance. If it takes 10 takes, then it does. If they blow up on the ninth, then you simply do a 10th. But look at my ensemble. People like Allison Janney and Jeff Daniels. They're all fun. No temperament. Mike Nichols once said: 'To make it all work, just work with nice people.' " ... Jeff Daniels and Allison Janney are both up for Tonys. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Away We Go takes you on a wonderful ride Jun 3, 2009
Their first stop is Phoenix, home of Veronas old boss Lily (Allison Janney), whos prone to saying the most inappropriate things at the loudest volume, and her glum, apocalypse-minded husband Lowell (Jim Gaffigan). They pop by to see Veronas sister Grace (Carmen Ejogo) in Tucson, where we find out that Verona is still getting over the death of her parents many years earlier. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Entertainment Weekly's Picks of the Week Jun 1, 2009
Director Sam Mendes' supporting cast includes such character actors as Allison Janney and Catherine O'Hara, but Krasinski says the film's highlight is Rudolph's turn as a tender woman adrift. "Every day on set she'd say, 'I'm not an actress!' " the actor recalls. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Q & A WITTH ALLISON May 24, 2009
And it makes so much sense that Allison Janney plays both roles -- the former in the Broadway musical "9 to 5," for which she was nominated for a Tony Award, and the latter on seven seasons of "The West Wing.". When you need a commanding, quick-witted female presence, this 6-foot-tall actress is the obvious choice. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
PATERNITY WARD: Friends of friends have friends on Facebook May 19, 2009
One of them is the actress Allison Janney, whom I actually met once, but it would be presumptuous of me to call her a friend and probably would result in a cease and desist order if I did. On the other hand, she could be my connection to Kevin Bacon. (Florida Today)
B'way ticket availability through Sunday, May 24 May 18, 2009
Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block and Megan Hilty star in a stage version of the movie. The score is by Dolly Parton, one of the film's stars. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
The West Wing: TV Show Review May 16, 2009
The White House Press Secretary C.J. Cregg, played by Allison Janney ... To see long time theater actor Allison Janney s expert performances as The White House Press Secretary C.J. Cregg. (Suite101.com)
Stage stars gather to honor Tony Award nominees May 7, 2009
By Elysa Gardner, USA TODAY NEW YORK Jane Fonda, James Gandolfini, Angela Lansbury, Allison Janney, Liza Minnelli and Geoffrey Rush were among the 2008-2009 Tony nominees who showed up for a press reception in midtown Manhattan Wednesday. Jane Fonda, James Gandolfini, Angela Lansbury, Allison Janney, Liza Minnelli and Geoffrey Rush were among the 2008-2009 Tony nominees who showed up for a press reception in midtown Manhattan Wednesday. (USA Today -- Life)
Billy Elliot scores 15 Tony nominations May 6, 2009
She will compete against Stockard Channing, Pal Joey; Sutton Foster, Shrek; Allison Janney, 9 to 5: The Musical; and Alice Ripley, Next to Normal ... BEST PERFORMANCE BY A LEADING ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL: Stockard Channing, Pal Joey; Sutton Foster, Shrek The Musical; Allison Janney, 9 to 5: The Musical; Alice Ripley, Next to Normal; Josefina Scaglione, West Side Story. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
For Tony, Dolly's A Bust May 6, 2009
"9 to 5" picked up four nominations -- Allison Janney (Best Actress), Marc Kudisch (Featured Actor) and Andy Blankenbuehler (Choreography) were the others. But without a Best Musical nod to brandish around town, this 14 million movie retread is going to find itself in serious trouble. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
'Billy Elliot' ties 'Producers' record with 15 Tony nominations May 6, 2009
And Allison Janney, who assumes the role played by Lily Tomlin in the film, will compete against Stockard Channing (Pal Joey), Broadway sweetheart Sutton Foster (Shrek), musical theater veteran Alice Ripley (Normal) and Josefina Scaglione (West Side Story) for best actress in a musical. More name actors will vie in the plays categories. (USA Today -- Life)
Geoffrey Rush nominated for Tony Award May 6, 2009
She will compete against Stockard Channing, Pal Joey; Sutton Foster, Shrek; Allison Janney, 9 to 5: The Musical; and Alice Ripley, Next to Normal. AP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'Billy Elliot' tops Tony nomination list May 6, 2009
The nominees for leading actress in a musical are Stockard Channing for "Pal Joey," Sutton Foster for "Shrek," Allison Janney for "9 to 5: The Musical," Alice Ripley for "Next to Normal," and Josefina Scaglione for "West Side Story.". Composer and lyricist Jerry Herman ("Hello, Dolly!," "Mame," "La Cage aux Folles") will receive a special Tony Award for lifetime achievement, one of four noncompetitive awards announced Monday. (Boston Globe)
For Dolly Parton, '9 to 5' is all in a day's work May 5, 2009
Parton has lavish praise for the show's three leading ladies Allison Janney, Megan Hilty and Stephanie J. Block and for the cast villain, Marc Kudisch, whose Mr. Hart "is such a turd. But Marc is a precious human being.". Chatting in Janney's dressing room, the actors express their affection in turn. (USA Today)
Parton's Musical Works May 1, 2009
But since we're talking about Allison Janney, Dolly Parton and "9 to 5," what could have been lethal problems turn out to be assets in this goofily entertaining show. Let's start with the issue of timeliness. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Accessible 'Godot,' absurd '9 to 5' round out Broadway season May 1, 2009
Stephanie J. Block, left, Allison Janney and Megan Hilty star as three working women with a loathsome boss in the musical 9 to 5, which was adapted from the film ... But she has also retained a flair for wry, cheeky humor that is well served by the cast particularly Allison Janney, who deftly fills Lily Tomlin's shoes as long-suffering office manager Violet Newstead. (USA Today -- Life)
9 to 5 snags 15 Drama Desk nominations Apr 28, 2009
Dolly Parton, left, is shown with actress Megan Hilty and actress Allison Janney, during a news conference for the musical "9 To 5" in New York. The show received 15 Drama Desk nominations. (MSNBC -- News)
'Guiding Light' going out after 72 years Apr 2, 2009
Other actors who have spent time there include Kevin Bacon, Calista Flockhart, Allison Janney, James Earl Jones, Taye Diggs, Hayden Panettiere and Brittany Snow. (Local and wire reports). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
'Guiding Light' will go out after 72 years Apr 2, 2009
Along the way, it introduced viewers to many stars, including Kevin Bacon, Calista Flockhart, Allison Janney, James Earl Jones, Cicely Tyson, Taye Diggs, Hayden Panettiere and Brittany Snow. But the drama is the least-watched of eight remaining network soaps, averaging 2. (USA Today)
DOLLY GOOD SHOW! Mar 26, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009 Last Update: 07:20 AM EDT. hide stories RELATED TOPICS. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Bullock, McConaughey ready to create sparks Mar 25, 2009
Starring: John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph, Jeff Daniels, Carmen Ejogo, Jim Gaffigan, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Josh Hamilton, Allison Janney Director: Sam Mendes Story: Krasinksi and Rudolph star as a couple expecting their first baby who decide to travel to the U.S. in search of a place to settle down. Worth seeing. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Series not just for television anymore Mar 17, 2009
"It doesn't do anything." Instead, it's about the experience of collaboration, which is how Funny or Die convinced Jack Black to join Allison Janney, Neil Patrick Harris and a host of other stars in "Prop. 8: The Musical," a satire of the gay marriage debate in California. Web series also serve as an inexpensive testing ground for prospective TV shows. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
