Gaines, Colin join 'Columnist'

Boyd Gaines and Margaret Colin have signed on to join John Lithgow in the upcoming Broadway bow of David Auburn's latest, "The Columnist." Colin ("Arcadia") will play the wife of Joseph Alsop, the titular journo played by Lithgow. Four-time Tony winner Gaines is onboard as Stewart, Joseph's brother and a fellow journalist. New play by "Proof" scribe Auburn is based on the late Joseph Alsop, who was a powerful figure in the Washington politico circuit. Storyline centers on the intersection of the scribe's career and personal life. "Columnist" has its world preem on Broadway this spring in a production from Manhattan Theater Club, the Gotham nonprofit where "Proof" originated before producers picked it up for a commercial Rialto transfer that ran for more than two years. "Proof" helmer Daniel Sullivan directs "Columnist." Further casting remains to be locked in for the show, which begins previews April 4 ahead of an April 25 opening at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theater. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com

Gary Carter, Hall of Fame Catcher for the New York Mets, Dies at 57

Ghost Hunters' longtime co-lead investigator Grant Wilson is leaving the Syfy series this May, he announced on Wednesday's episode. "While paranormal investigating has always been and will remain a passion for me, after enjoying nearly eight successful seasons on television, I have made the decision to leave the series in order to focus on... Read More > Other Links From TVGuide.com Grant WilsonJason HawesGhost Hunters

VIDEO: Top NY Casting Directors on 'Working in the Theatre'

VIDEO: Top NY Casting Directors on 'Working in the Theatre' By Daniel Lehman February 13, 2012 What if you could spend an hour with some of the top casting directors in NY? The American Theatre Wing's "Working in the Theatre" brings together some of the greatest artists in the theater for its ongoing video series, and the latest entry focuses on the important and often overlooked role of the casting director.In an hour-long conversation, moderator Patrick Pacheco speaks with NY casting directors David Caparelliotis, Tara Rubin, and Daniel Swee about the casting director's job, their collaboration with directors, recasting shows, and whether stars and "names" are necessary for success on Broadway."An axiom in show business maintains that directing is 90 percent casting," Pacheco says. Watch the entire video below for expert advice and insight from the casting directors themselves: Daniel Swee has cast more than 50 productions in nearly two decades for Lincoln Center Theater, including "Other Desert Cities," "War Horse," and "A Free Man of Color." His other Broadway credits include "God of Carnage," "Frost/Nixon," and the recent revivals of "Exit the King" and "Mary Stuart."David Caparelliotis casts primarily for Manhattan Theater Club, and also operates his own casting office with Mele Nagler, MelCap Casting, to cast for theater, film, and television. Recent Broadway credits include "Stick Fly," "Seminar," "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo," "Good People," and "Fences."Tara Rubin is the casting director for dozens of Broadway plays and musicals, such as "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," "A Little Night Music," "Shrek the Musical," and "Mary Poppins." VIDEO: Top NY Casting Directors on 'Working in the Theatre' By Daniel Lehman February 13, 2012 What if you could spend an hour with some of the top casting directors in NY? The American Theatre Wing's "Working in the Theatre" brings together some of the greatest artists in the theater for its ongoing video series, and the latest entry focuses on the important and often overlooked role of the casting director.In an hour-long conversation, moderator Patrick Pacheco speaks with NY casting directors David Caparelliotis, Tara Rubin, and Daniel Swee about the casting director's job, their collaboration with directors, recasting shows, and whether stars and "names" are necessary for success on Broadway."An axiom in show business maintains that directing is 90 percent casting," Pacheco says. Watch the entire video below for expert advice and insight from the casting directors themselves: Daniel Swee has cast more than 50 productions in nearly two decades for Lincoln Center Theater, including "Other Desert Cities," "War Horse," and "A Free Man of Color." His other Broadway credits include "God of Carnage," "Frost/Nixon," and the recent revivals of "Exit the King" and "Mary Stuart."David Caparelliotis casts primarily for Manhattan Theater Club, and also operates his own casting office with Mele Nagler, MelCap Casting, to cast for theater, film, and television. Recent Broadway credits include "Stick Fly," "Seminar," "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo," "Good People," and "Fences."Tara Rubin is the casting director for dozens of Broadway plays and musicals, such as "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," "A Little Night Music," "Shrek the Musical," and "Mary Poppins."