April 1999
20th Patrick amongst Drama Desk nominees
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Drama Desk Awards
Amongst this years Drama Desk Award nominees, announced yesterday, were a strong contingent of British actors and actresses including Dame Judy Dench, Corin Redgrave, Toby Stephens and Patrick Stewart.

Patrick received the nomination in the Outstanding Actor (Play) catagory for his role of Lyman Felt in last November's production of 'The Ride Down Mount Morgan' by Arthur Miller at The Public Theater in NYC.

The awards will be presented on May 9th at LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. Live broadcast of the event will be on NY-1.

Info on the event and nominees is at Playbill Online.
 

18th Insurrection DVD release date
Star Trek The Magazine The release date for Star Trek : Insurrection on DVD (Region 1) in the US/Canada is May 25th.
You can now pre-order it from Amazon.com

UK/European fans will have to wait some while for the Region 2 release unless you're lucky enough to have a dual region player of course!

New Star Trek Official Magazine launched

Go to stmagazine.com to find out about the new magazine recently launched in the US.
Issue 1 has an interview with Patrick talking about Trek and his career.
 

7th Patrick honoured by American Theatre Wing
The Starlight Roof of the Waldorf Astoria will be the new site for The American Theatre Wing Honors Luncheon to be held on Monday, April 12th, at 12 Noon.

The larger venue is needed for the gala Celebrating 'Men For All Seasons' Ossie Davie, Kevin Kline, Jason Robards, Patrick Stewart & Sam Waterson for their distinguished achievement in the theatre.

The annual star studded benefit helps to provide some of the funds for the continuation of many of the Wing's outstanding education programs.

For tickets and information call (212) 765-0606.

Info courtesy of
Tonys Online