Sanaa Lathan and Glee heartthrob Jonathan Groff have landed new regular roles on the second season of Starz’s drama series Boss. The Lionsgate TV-produced series stars recent Golden Globe winner Kelsey Grammer as ruthless Chicago mayor Tom Kane. Lathan is finalizing a deal to play Mona, Kane’s incorruptible new chief of staff, who becomes an obsession for him. Lathan, repped by ICM and John Carrabino, voices the female lead on Fox’s The Cleveland Show and was most recently seen in the feature Contagion. Groff will play Ian Todd, a smart and ambitious staffer in Kane’s office who steps into the void Ezra Stone (Martin Donovan) has left to offer astute council to Kane. WME-repped Groff is best known for his recurring role as villain-turned-good guy Jesse St. James on the Fox musical dramedy Glee.

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LOCKHART & GARDNER GOES AFTER A SOFTWARE COMPANY FOR ILLEGALLY SELLING PRODUCTS TO SYRIA, ON “THE GOOD WIFE” SUNDAY, FEB. 19
Guest Stars Include Jonathan Groff, Rita Wilson, Parker Posey and Amy Sedaris

“Live From Damascus” – Lockhart & Gardner leads a class action suit against a software company that allowed the Syrian government to “disappear” American citizens. Also, Will faces a hard decision in the wake of the Grand Jury proceedings, on “THE GOOD WIFE,” Sunday, Feb. 19 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television. Guest stars include Jonathan Groff (“Glee”), Rita Wilson (“Larry Crowne”), Parker Posey (“Superman Returns”) and Amy Sedaris (“Strangers With Candy”).

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In the car in my way to the #SAGawards2012!! With my very handsome date Mr Jonathan Groff:) 9 hours ago

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January 29 2012: 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards – Arrivals
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MCC Theater has just announced another all-star line-up for the company’s highly anticipated annual gala, to be held Monday, March 26, 2012 at The Hammerstein Ballroom (311 West 34th Street). Miscast 2012 will honor the creators of Carrie, Academy Award-winning composer Michael Gore (Fame, Terms of Endearment), Academy Award-winning lyricist Dean Pitchford (Fame, Footloose) and Writer Lawrence D. Cohen (screenwriter of the classic film, Carrie) for their bold, daring, risk-taking spirit. Funds raised from Miscast help MCC Theater produce some of the most talked-about new work Off Broadway and support their Youth Company and in-school partnerships that serve New York City public high school students, as well as their literary development work with emerging playwrights.

MCC Theater’s annual Miscast gala is one of the most exciting and unique theater events in town. Broadway’s hottest stars perform songs from roles in which they would never be cast. And the results are thrilling! This year’s roster of performers for this one-of-a-kind theatrical evening includes Tony® Award-winner Laura Benanti (Gypsy, Women On The Verge…), Christian Borle (“Smash,” Peter and the Starcatcher), Tony® Award-winner Norbert Leo Butz (Catch Me If You Can, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), Jonathan Groff (“Glee,” Spring Awakening), Megan Hilty (“Smash,” 9 to 5), Tony® Award-winner Nikki M. James (The Book of Mormon), Steven Pasquale (“Rescue Me,” Reasons to Be Pretty), with many more favorites to be announced. The Musical Director for the evening is Phil Reno.

For ticket and table purchasing options, visit www.mcctheater.org/galamiscast_tickets.html. To purchase tickets, please contact Kathryn Banas at (212) 727-7722, ext. 232 or via email at kbanas@mcctheater.org. Gala tickets begin at $500, with mezzanine level show-only tickets available for $79 (general admission) and $99 (reserved seating).

The schedule for the evening is as follows:
6:30 p.m. Cocktails and Silent Auction
7:30 p.m. Dinner and Honoree Celebration
8:45 p.m. Miscast 2012 Revue

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From Youtube:

MCC Alumnus Jonathan Groff (The Submission, 2011) shares why he’s excited about “Carrie” at MCC Theater.

Ok, now we want to know why you’re excited. Enter to win! Here’s how…

* Create a video that’s approximately 30 seconds to 2 minutes long, explaining why you are excited about Carrie at MCC Theater, and upload it to your YouTube account.
* Then, go to http://www.mcctheater.org/shows/11-12_season/carrie/contest.html and complete the form to submit your entry.
* Entries must be submitted on or before Feb 14.

You will be entered to win a pair of VIP tickets to MCC Theater’s opening night performance of Carrie at The Lucille Lortel Theatre on Mar 1 at 8pm, and the party that follows. You’ll also have the opportunity to get your picture taken with Carrie herself (actor Molly Ranson)!

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Jonathan Groff is going to have a lot of famous company when he appears on The Good Wife. A slew of actors who have previously been on the acclaimed CBS drama all coming back for one special episode during February sweeps.

Check out this list of former guest stars that returning to the show: Rita Wilson as Viola Walsh, Golden Globe Award nominee Parker Posey as Vanessa Gold, Denis O’Hare as Judge Charles Abernathy, Emmy Award winner Edward Herrmann as Lionel Deerfield, John Benjamin Hickey as Neil Gross, Amy Sedaris as Stacie Hall, Renee Elise Goldsberry as Geneva Pine, Anna Camp as Caitlin D’Arcy, Monica Raymund as Dana Lodge, and Jack Carpenter as Patrick Edelstein. They’re all back for an episode that will air on Feb. 19.

If that date sounds familiar, it’s also the Good Wife episode that will feature Glee‘s Groff, making his debut guest appearance on the program.

The hour’s setup: Lockhart & Gardner leads a class action suit against a software company that allowed the Syrian government to “disappear” American citizens.

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The Good Wife is taking Jesse St. James to court!
Recurring Glee star Jonathan Groff has landed a guest stint on the CBS drama, TVLine has learned exclusively.
Groff will appear in this season’s 15th episode as Jimmy, a plaintiff suing a software company after his sister disappears during a peaceful protest in Syria.
The episode is slated to air during February sweeps.
As previously reported, Groff is set to return to Glee later this season — this time as the coach of New Directions’ rival choir Vocal Adrenaline.

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Many hold it as tradition to lock lips with someone when ringing in the new year, including “Glee” star Lea Michele.

And the newly single 25-year-old already has a plan in place. (Are we the only ones who can picture her “Glee” alter-ego Rachel Berry doing the exact same thing?)

“I’m a single girl, so I’ve brought in my best friend Jonathan [presumably, Groff] to give me my kiss on New Year’s Eve,” Michele told CNN Sunday.

“He’s going to take one for the team and give me my kiss. We were on Broadway together, and had to make out every single night, so it’ll be like old habit for me. But you’ve got to have somebody!”

You know, no pressure.

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