Daryl Hannah News

There's a lightning-in-a-bottle quality that permeates Steel Magnolias. With a cast that includes Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, and Julia Roberts, it's no surprise that the film version was such a hit and continues to be an enduring classic. But the true power of Steel Magnolias is its story and themes of the bonds between women, and that's exactly why City Theatre's production of the play is such a success. Director Andy Berkovsky and his incredible cast of six aren't interested in replicating Sally, Dolly, Shirley, Daryl, Olympia, and Julia. They're interested in creating original characters with deep friendships.

On the next episode of CBS's HAWAII FIVE-O titled 'Ua Nalohia', while working the murder case of an undercover ATF agent, McGarrett and the Five-0 team are tasked with watching Mary's newly adopted baby after she gets sick.

The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) presents the 24th annual Fall Festival, with more than 60 events that will explore the theme of ANIMAL: What Makes Us Human, Nov. 1-10 at venues across Chicago. This year's presenters include political consultant and former Senior Advisor to President Obama David Axelrod, revolutionary chef, restaurateur and TV personality Rick Bayless, celebrated author of Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close and Eating Animals Jonathan Safran Foer, autism activist and author Temple Grandin, 59 Grand Slam title-winning tennis player Martina Navratilova, critically-acclaimed director of Boys Don't Cry and the recently released Carrie remake Kimberly Peirce, author of A Series of Unfortunate Events Lemony Snicket (Daniel Handler), author of The Secret History and the newly released novel The Goldfinch Donna Tartt, and many more.

Singer/guitarist/songwriter Jonny Kaplan of Jonny Kaplan & The Lazy Stars is a travelling troubadour in the truest sense.

The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) presents Rainpan 43's Elephant Room, a comedic tribute to the world of magic, co-presented with the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), Nov. 2-10, 2013 at the Edlis Neeson Theater.

JONNY KAPLAN & THE LAZY STARS released their long-awaited fourth album, SPARKLE AND SHINE, today on Reckless Grace Music. The Southern California band has created an innovative and engaging collection of American rock numbers that opens singer/songwriter/guitarist Jonny Kaplan into a new era of his musical career.

As the 17th annual Fringe Festival comes to a close, FringeArts (formerly the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe) is embarking on a bold new chapter: expanding programming to include a year-round series of high-quality local and national dance, theater and music performances in a brand-new contemporary arts center on the Delaware River waterfront. Tickets to FringeArts' inaugural season performances are available now by calling 215-413-1318 or visiting fringearts.ticketleap.com.

In a new interview series on AXS TV, which premieres on Monday, Aaron Sorkin discusses 'The West Wing' and 'The Newsroom'

LA Film Festival presents a showcase of emerging filmmakers, hailing from the United States, Canada, Syria, and Turkey, with a diverse line-up of short films, documentaries, and a feature film.

ARISE Festival recently announced headlining artist Michael Franti and Spearhead to complete the 100+ performer lineup that encompasses a variety of musicians, independent films, workshops and environmental speakers over three days and nights this August at Sunrise Ranch in Loveland, Colorado.

Vertical Entertainment previously announced that Susan Seidelman's The Hot Flashes would be available on DVD beginning today, Aug. 13, 2013.

ARISE Festival will open their gates to the public for the first time in Colorado in just two weeks! Featuring over 100 performers on 5 stages, the festival boasts international, national and local musicians ranging from world music to bluegrass, EDM and everything in between. Notables include musical guests Michael Franti and Spearhead, Xavier Rudd,Keller and the Keels, Zap Mama,Greensky Bluegrass, Midnite, Michal Menert and Random Rab along with celebrity activists Daryl Hannah, Julia Butterfly Hill and local grassroots presenter, 13 year old Xiuhtezcatl Martinez.

Vertical Entertainment will be releasing THE HOT FLASHES on DVD on Aug. 13, 2013. The film stars Brooke Shields, Wanda Sykes, Virginia Madsen, Daryl Hannah, Camryn Manheim, Eric Roberts and directed by Susan Seidelman.

Singer/guitarist/songwriter Jonny Kaplan of Jonny Kaplan & The Lazy Stars is a travelling troubadour in the truest sense.

The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) announced today several of its performing arts presentations for the 2013 Fall Festival, which will explore the theme of Animal: What Makes Us Human, Oct. 13, 20, and Nov. 1-10 at venues across Chicago. CHF will present more performing arts offerings than ever before, spotlighting music, theater, performance art, and dance. Offerings include: a performance of Voice of the Whale featuring flutist and founder of International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) Claire Chase; Chicago-based Jazz band The Fat Babies; pianist Anthony Molinaro; two theater productions:Rainpan 43's homage to magic Elephant Room and Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour's White Rabbit, Red Rabbit; a double feature event with performance artists Holly Hughes and Deke Weaver; and an exploration of South Asian myths by Chicago's Kalapriya Dance.

One Earth Productions announced today that the feature documentary GREEDY LYING BASTARDS will be available for digital download and on demand Tuesday, July 16, 2013. The film, which began theatrically on March 8th, ultimately played in 50 markets.

ARISE Festival just announced headlining artist Michael Franti and Spearhead to complete the 100+ performer lineup that encompasses a variety of musicians, independent films, workshops and environmental speakers over three days and nights this August at Sunrise Ranch in Loveland, Colorado.

Stage and screen superstar Brooke Shields joins with comedian Wanda Sykes and more talented leading ladies in the new feature film comedy HOT FLASHES and the first trailer has just been released.

The first ever ARISE Music Festival is scheduled to take place this summer August 14 -18, 2013, in a picturesque mountain setting near Loveland, Colorado at Sunrise Ranch. The festival features 5 stages with national and internationally renowned musical acts, as well as favorite regional and local talent, a mini film series, yoga and healing workshops as well as discussion forums with global leaders in environmental advocacy.

One Earth Productions announced that the feature documentary GREEDY LYING BASTARDS will open nationally today, March 8, 2013 in the top twenty markets including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington DC, San Francisco, Houston, Detroit, Seattle, Tampa, Miami, Denver, Phoenix and San Diego.