Justin Kirk News

In the 1954 film "A Star is Born," Judy Garland sings "Born in a Trunk," a tale of the actor's life on the road.

Since Weeds is through until 2010, I'm a little surprised Showtime is still cranking out the University of Andy webisodes.

From left, Justin Kirk, Julie White and Mark-Paul Gosselaar in "The Understudy." Justin Kirk would rather play an understudy than be one.

Some plays seem tailor-made to be a walk in the park for critics. Theresa Rebeck's "The Understudy" -- a satiric look at backstage competition, heavy dramatic epics and the Hollywood invasion of Broadway -- couldn't be more old-shoe comfortable.

You heard it this week on Gossip Girl during the threesome. And now Anya Marina's cover of T.I.'s hit "Whatever You Like" is, well, a hit! Download the current #1 song on the iTunes Alternative chart HERE .

Theresa Rebeck, please know that we get it. We get that show business is a cruel, crazy and sometimes wonderful world, because we've heard it over and over and over again - usually from you.

Mark-Paul Gosselaar is a self-professed theater novice and not afraid to admit it.

From l., Julie White, Justin Kirk, and Mark-Paul Gosselaar in 'The Understudy' by Theresa Rebeck.

"The Understudy": Julie White is a harried stage manager in the Roundabout Theater Company's production at the Laura Pels Theater.

Mark-Paul Gosselaar is a self-professed theater novice and not afraid to admit it.

The lights come up Oct. 9 on Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Justin Kirk and Tony Award winner Julie White in the New York City premiere of Theresa Rebeck's show business comedy The Understudy at Roundabout Theatre Company's Laura Pels Theatre.

They say the greatest pain one can suffer is the pain of never knowing. And that may be what motivates Peter Callahan, 46, the writer and director of the very personal independent feature, 'Against The Current,' which will be screened at the Paramount Center for the Arts on Sunday.

Mary-Louise Parker portrays Nancy Botwin in a scene from Weeds. TORONTO - For a show that's often billed as a comedy, things are getting pretty rough and dirty on "Weeds." In Season 5's kickoff this weekend, the show's desperate heroine, Nancy Botwin, has slid further and further into the violent drug underworld, taking her two boys with her.

Jennifer Tilly, Justin Kirk, Jason Day and Thomas Sadoski are starring in "30 Beats," an indie feature inspired by Arthur Schnitzler's classic play "La Ronde." "Beats" explores a series of amorous encounters among 10 people in Manhattan and will feature an international ensemble cast.

Jennifer Tilly, Justin Kirk, Jason Day and Thomas Sadoski are starring in "30 Beats," an indie feature inspired by Arthur Schnitzler's classic play "La Ronde." "Beats" explores a series of amorous encounters among 10 people in Manhattan and will feature an international ensemble cast.

Hunter Parrish , the absolutely do-able hunk from Weeds , was hanging at Chateau Marmont recently, outside on the patio.

Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Justin Kirk will join the already announced Julie White in "The Understudy," a comedy about one of the most underappreciated jobs in theater.

Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Justin Kirk will join the already announced Julie White in "The Understudy," a comedy about one of the most underappreciated jobs in theater.

Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Justin Kirk will join Julie White in the Roundabout Theater Company's Off Broadway production of "The Understudy." In the comedy by Theresa Rebeck , Gosselaar and Kirk play an action-movie star and his understudy, respectively, who appear in a newly discovered play by Franz Kafka.

Mark-Paul Gosselaar doesn't need to worry about a " Saved by the Bell " reunion show; the actor is about to display his acting chops Off-Broadway instead.