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Michael C. Hall will star in what may be the strangest Super Bowl commercial that’s not a Super Bowl commercial: The star will appear live in a one-performance-only half-hour Broadway musical for Skittles on the afternoon of the big game.

Skittles had previously announced its decision to stage a half-hour live musical event in lieu of a typical Super Bowl ad, with some proceeds going to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. And while the large ensemble cast had also been revealed, the identity of the star of the show was a mystery – until today.

So, is it real? Yes. Hall – whose stage credits include Cabaret and the David Bowie musical Lazarus – actually will perform in Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical at The Town Hall theater in Times Square on February 3 at 1 Pm. Ticket prices, via Ticketmaster, range from $30-$205.

“To celebrate the biggest marketing day of the year, Skittles...

A spectacular new production ofDisney's The Little Mermaidkicks off atThe 5th Avenue Theatrethis holiday season. Featuring the critically acclaimed work of DirectorGlenn Casale, this beloved tale of a young mermaid's coming-of-age adventure is told like never before. Previously announced casting includes Seattle's ownDiana Hueyas Ariel andMatthew Kacergisas Prince Eric,with Broadway'sJennifer Allenas Ursula andSteven Blanchardas King Triton.Melvin Abston,Connor RussellandJamie Torcellinijoin the cast as Sebastian, Flounder and Scuttle.The 5th Avenue's production will go on to play engagements in cities includingOrlando,Cincinnati,AtlantaandLouisville, among others.

We told you back in October about H+, the web series from director Bryan Singer (Mockingbird Lane, X-Men, X2). We can now happily report that it has been given a premiere date. We have all the deets for you right here, along with the trailer again to remind you of the awesomeness:

Highly Anticipated Bryan Singer Web Series “H+ The Digital Series” To Premiere August 8 Complete International Cast Announced Including Alexis Denisof (“Buffy The Vampire Slayer”), Hannah Simone (“New Girl”) And Samuel Vauramo (“Beauty And The Bastard”) Series Will Be Previewed At Youtube Comic-con Event Friday, July 13 Followed By Panel With Actors And Producers Moderated By Rotten Tomatoes’ Matt Atchity

Burbank, Calif., July 5, 2012 – A futuristic online series, where the human race is hardwired to the Internet, is coming this summer. From producer Bryan Singer (The Usual Suspects/X-Men: First Class), the highly anticipated live-action web series H+ The Digital Series...

NBC has released a Season 1 trailer and the Super Bowl Xlvi TV spot for Awake, which debuts Thursday, March 1 at 10 Pm Et with its series premiere. Click on the video players below to learn more about this new series starring Jason Isaacs.

Click to watch Awake Season 1 Trailer!

Click to watch Awake Season 1 Super Bowl Xlvi TV Spot!

Awake episode 1.1, "Pilot" airs on NBC March 1st, 2012. The episode stars Melvin Abston, Laura Allen, Anastasia Basil, Emil Beheshti, Daniela Bobadilla, Bailey Chase, Richard Clarke Larsen, Terrence Edwards and is directed by David Slade.