Billy Crystal News

Today we are shifting our focus from the stages of Broadway and beyond to the stages of the previous 84 Academy Awards telecasts that have transpired to date, in anticipation of Sunday night's big, big, big show. After all, this year's Academy Awards is of particular interest and excitement to theatre fans around the globe, especially because super-producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron are behind it - the men responsible for the hit stage-to-screen adaptations of CHICAGO and HAIRSPRAY, as well as the small-screen successes GYPSY, LIFE WITH JUDY GARLAND: ME & MY SHADOWS, ANNIE, and, most recently, NBC's musical series SMASH, to name a few of their many marvelous musical-friendly credits. They told me themselves earlier this week that this year's telecast would be the most music-packed Academy Awards show to date, and, just judging from the announced tributes, performers and presenters thus far it is clear to see that they were not kidding - reunions of the casts of the film versions of CHICAGO and LES MISERABLES live onstage, singing their film's most famous songs to Jennifer Hudson leading a DREAMGIRLS tribute all the way to a James Bond 50th anniversary celebration featuring Adele and Shirley Bassey on some famous Bond themes, as well as Barbra Streisand herself singing 'The Way We Were' in memory of friend and collaborator, three-time Oscar-winner Marvin Hamlisch.

North Coast Repertory Theatre will present Time Stands Still by Donald Margulies. Directed by David Ellenstein, the show runs tonight, February 23 - March 17, 2013.

The 8th annual JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE: AFTER THE OSCARS special airs live on ABC SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 with guests including Academy Award-Winner Jamie Foxx, Channing Tatum and 'Good Morning America' co-anchor Robin Roberts.

La Jolla Playhouse will bring back the hilarious The Second City for a return engagement March 20 - 23, 2013 in the Playhouse's specially-designed cabaret-style performance space in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre. Created by the Playhouse's scene shop artisans for the theatre's 2011, 2012 and 2013 Galas, this unique cabaret-style venue features a 1920s 'supper club' atmosphere, with multi-level platforms and custom banquettes. Performances will take place Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 8:00 pm and Saturday at 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm.

ABC has your VIP ticket to experience a first in the history of the Academy Awards: Katie Couric takes movie fans of all ages inside the vast Oscar archives to witness the greatest moments in the show's history and to see rare behind-the-scenes footage and home movies of some of Hollywood's most iconic stars. 

The 8th annual JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE: AFTER THE OSCARS, special airs live on ABC SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 with guests including Academy Award Winner Jamie Foxx, Channing Tatum and "Good Morning America" host Robin Roberts.

La Jolla Playhouse announces the next presentation in its acclaimed Without Walls (WoW) series, ACCOMPLICE: SAN DIEGO, written by Tom Salamon and Betsy Salamon-Sufott and directed by Tom Salamon. Part game, part theatre and using the city as its stage, this exciting interactive experience will take place in San Diego's Little Italy district, March 26 - April 14, 2013.

ABC is rolling out the red carpet for The Oscars when the network kicks off Hollywood's most spectacular night with a week of specials and themed episodes, beginning February 18 and ending with the star-studded Oscar presentation hosted by Seth MacFarlane, live on the ABC Television Network, Sunday, February 24 at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood and Highland Center.

North Coast Repertory Theatre will present Time Stands Still by Donald Margulies. Directed by David Ellenstein, the show runs in previews February 20 - 22, 2013 and continues for a regular run February 23 - March 17, 2013.

Sirius XM Radio announced that internationally renowned, multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban will sit down for a Q&A session with a select group of SiriusXM listeners at the SiriusXM studios in New York City.

John Goodman stopped by last night's 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' on NBC to talk about his latest film, the animated prequel to Pixar's MONSTERS, INC. The actor surprised fans by unveiling a new clip from the highly anticipated film. Check it out below!

La Jolla Playhouse announces a fifth production for its 2013/14 season: the world premiere of The Tallest Tree, a new play with music written and performed by Daniel Beaty (Emergency, Through the Night), directed by Moises Kaufman (I Am My Own Wife, The Laramie Project). A co-production with Kansas City Repertory Theatre, The Tallest Tree will run in the Playhouse's Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre October 9 - November 3, 2013. The piece is produced in association with Tectonic Theater Project.

Disney/Pixar has released an all-new new trailer for the highly anticipated animated feature film MONSTER'S UNIVERSITY. The comedy opens in 3D and 2D theaters on June 21. Get a first look below!

Pixar has just debuted a new extended preview for their upcoming animated sequel MONSTER'S UNIVERSITY. Check it out below!

ABC has your VIP ticket to experience a first in the history of the Academy Awards: Katie Couric takes movie fans of all ages inside the vast Oscar archives to witness the greatest moments in the show's history and to see rare behind-the-scenes footage and home movies of some of Hollywood's most iconic stars. 

Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jeremy Blocker, Managing Director) announces its February lineup featuring exciting new comedy, music and theater programming, all part of its continuing 10th Anniversary Season.

ReelzChannel - TV About Movies(R) today announced that all six seasons of the three-time Emmy Award(R) winning satirical sitcom THE LARRY SANDERS SHOW will air on REELZ, premiering Monday, March 4 at 1pm ET/ 10am PT.

Sirius XM Radio announced today that internationally renowned, multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban will sit down for a Q&A session with a select group of SiriusXM listeners at the SiriusXM studios in New York City.