Stockard Channing

diva talk with stockard channing Stockard Channing is one of those extremely rare species: an actor who can stand still on stage, say nothing, and be completely riveting. Add to that her consummate acting skills, her intelligent delivery of a lyric — her "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered" is a mini-drama in itself — and it is no wonder she is one of the great theatre actors of her generation. Audiences are currently getting the chance to revel in Channing's latest role as the sophisticated "cougar" Vera Simpson in the Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of the Rodgers and Hart musical Pal Joey , which boasts ... Read Full Story

...this great star of stage, screen and television turns 65 years old today. Yes, Rizzo is 65! My favorite line of her's in "Grease" is this: "Sorry French!" My friend Brent can deliver it perfectly. But Stockard Channing is so much more than the fabulous Betty Rizzo. She's a Tony winner with an impressive Broadway resume, a three-time Emmy winner including a win for her role as the First Lady on "West Wing," and she earned an Oscar nomination for best actress for her - in my opinion - best performance ever in "Six Degrees of Seperation." Miss Channing, who I've had the pleasure ... Read Full Story

Legit News: Thesp will play Lady Bracknell in Dublin, Ireland show -- Stockard Channing will topline a production of "The Importance of Being Earnest" staged in Dublin, Ireland by Rough Magic Theater Company. Read Full Story

Joey Evans has a dream, and he wants a sugar mama to help him get it. The story comes from John O’Hara’s 1939 novel and first hit the stage in 1940. Pal Joey is back on Broadway and is one hot ticket , Tony and Emmy Award winner Stockard Channing, Matthew Risch, and Tony and Emmy nominated Martha Plimpton make up the stories lead roles. The Show’s opening night is Tomorrow, December 16th. Posted in Art   Tagged: broadway, John O'Hara, Martha Plimpton, Mathew Risch, novel, nyc, Pal Joey, Stockard Channing, theater    Read Full Story

Legit News: Jane Alexander, Stockard Channing to star in play -- Jane Alexander and Stockard Channing will topline the David Hare two-hander "The Breath of Life" at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Conn. this fall. Read Full Story