Bill Condon News

According to Comingsoon.net, Academy Award-winner Bill Condon has officially signed on to direct The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn. This will be the fourth film in the Twilight series based on the novels of the same name and will star Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. Melissa Rosenberg is currently writing the film's screenplay and Wyck Godfrey, Karen Rosenfelt and Twilight author Stephanie Meyer will produce the film.

Just Added: May 10: LETTERS TO JULIET is a romantic drama set in Italy about a young woman who tries to help an older woman reunite with a long-lost love. Amanda Seyfried, Gael Garcia Bernal, and Vanessa Redgrave star. Guest speaker is producer Mark Canton.

Wadsworth Theatre has just added the film 'Princess Kaiulani' to the to the Spring schedule for 'Reel Talk with Stephen Farber', the film series at the Wadsworth Theatre. 'Princess Kaiulani' will be presented May 3 at 7 pm at the. Other titles previously announced include 'Mimics' on April 26 and 'Holy Rollers' on May 17.

This fresh, entertaining reboot of the Tony® Award-winning stage musical DREAMGIRLS (now playing at the Orange County Performing Arts Center through May 2) is exquisitely vintage, yet surprisingly modern all at the same time. It's a reverent homage to the soulful musical roots of pop music, displayed with a knowing wink and a contemporary eye that aims to be enthralling to both longtime fans of the original stage production and to new fans that have discovered it recently, thanks to Bill Condon's splashy Oscar®-lauded 2006 film adaptation. The iconic, memorable score that accompanies its all-too-familiar story, performed by truly gifted actor-singers within a vividly-conceived backdrop, all mesh together to make this new DREAMGIRLS quite a satisfying revamp.

The following titles have just been added to the Spring schedule for Reel Talk with Stephen Farber, the film series at the Wadsworth Theatre. Reel Talk with Stephen Farber is presented in partnership with RICHMARK Entertainment and Landmark Theatres.

Laura Linney will will be one of many recipients of the Common Wealth Award of Distinguished Service at a ceremony on April 24th.

The multi-talented Anika Noni Rose-Grammy nominated singer, Tony Award-winning actress- is on stage at the William Inge Theatre Festival to undertake one of the most anticipated new roles of theater today.

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) and gala co-chairs Lesley Clement and Carlie Wilmans are proud to announce A.C.T.'s 2009-10 season gala, the Crystal Ball. San Francisco First Lady and A.C.T. Conservatory alumna Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Ken McNeely, president, AT&T California, serve as honorary co-chairs. AT&T is the presenting sponsor for the event. Headlining this special evening is one of the A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts Program's most celebrated graduates, Tony Award-winning actress Anika Noni Rose, whose credits include roles on film (the lead in Disney's The Princess and the Frog and Dreamgirls) and Broadway (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Caroline, or Change).

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) announced today that recording artist Adam Lambert will perform at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards Presented in Los Angeles by ABSOLUT® Vodka on April 17, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza.

The following titles have just been added to the Spring schedule for Reel Talk with Stephen Farber, the film series at the Wadsworth Theatre. Reel Talk with Stephen Farber is presented in partnership with RICHMARK Entertainment and Landmark Theatres.

It is being reported that 'Dreamgirls' and 'Chicago' Writer/Director Bill Condon is favored to direct the final Twilight films. Two pair of films is a result of splitting 'Breaking Dawn' into two movies.

Reel Talk with Stephen Farber, the film series at the Wadsworth Theatre will feature 'Who Do You Love' on April 5th. Reel Talk with Stephen Farber is presented in partnership with RICHMARK Entertainment and Landmark Theatres.

Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose will perform in a concert reading of THE MOUNTAINTOP by Katori Hall. The reading will take place at 7:30 PM on April 3 at the Independence Community College as a part of the William Inge Theatre Festival. Chay Yew will direct.

Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose will perform in a concert reading of THE MOUNTAINTOP by Katori Hall. The reading will take place at 7:30 PM on April 3 at the Independence Community College as a part of the William Inge Theatre Festival. Chay Yew will direct.

The multi-talented Anika Noni Rose-Grammy nominated singer, Tony Award-winning actress- is on stage at the William Inge Theatre Festival to undertake one of the most anticipated new roles of theater today.

GLEE's Jane Lynch has been announced as the recipient of the 14th Annual Achievement Award from from Outfest. The award, Outfest's most prestigious honor, is given each year to an individual who has contributed significantly to LGBT film and media. Lynch will receive the honor on July 8 at a screening at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. She will be among the company of previous winners Don Roos, Jane Anderson, Gregg Araki and Rob Epstein.

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) announced today that recording artist Adam Lambert will perform at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards Presented in Los Angeles by ABSOLUT® Vodka on April 17, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza.

On Sunday, March 28, Jordan Roth, President of Jujamcyn Theaters, continued his multi-evening 92nd Street Y conversation series, 'Broadway Talks,' with Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning actress Laura Linney. Among other topics, Roth and Linney discussed her role in Time Stands Still, at the 92nd Street Y.

On Sunday, March 28, Jordan Roth, President of Jujamcyn Theaters, continues his multi-evening 92nd Street Y conversation series, 'Broadway Talks,' with Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning actress Laura Linney. Among other topics, Roth and Linney will discuss her role in Time Stands Still, at the 92nd Street Y (1395 Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street). The event will take place at 7:30pm.

Laura Linney will will be one of many recipients of the Common Wealth Award of Distinguished Service at a ceremony on April 24th.