Arsht Center Presents Tenth Anniversary Production Of NE 2ND AVENUE
by Beau Higgins
- Dec 29, 2011
Directed by Michael Garces, NE 2ND AVENUE depicts the lives of eight distinct characters: a Puerto Rican small-time drug dealer, a deprived African-American young lady, a Haitian jitney driver, a Cuban-Jewish grandfather, a Rasta Man, an African-American adolescent trying to find his footing in life, a Cuban rafter and a gay man, who each take the audience on a memorable journey through the intense streets of Miami. Through its characters, NE 2ND AVENUE brings voice to Miami's marginalized urban populations, exploring underlying issues of racism and social injustice, acknowledging the differences among us and ultimately discovering the common threads that bind us together.
STAGE TUBE: First Look - MEN IN BLACK III Trailer
by Caryn Robbins
- Dec 12, 2011
MEN IN BLACK III is coming to theaters in 3 D on May 25, 2012 from Sony Pictures. The Sci-fi comedy is directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and stars Will Smith, Alice Eve, Tommy Lee Jones, Jemaine Clement, Josh Brolin, Emma Thompson, Bill Hader, Rip Torn, Nicole Scherzinger, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Kevin Covais.
STAGE TUBE: First Look - Trailer for Disney Pixar's BRAVE
by Caryn Robbins
- Nov 17, 2011
BRAVE is coming to theaters on June 22, 2012 from Disney's Pixar. The animated adventure film includes the voices of Kelly Macdonald, Emma Thompson, Billy Connolly, Kevin McKidd, Craig Ferguson and Robbie Coltrane.
Audra McDonald Brings Concert Tour to Carnegie Hall Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 22, 2011
With four Tony Awards and two Grammy Awards, the Juilliard-trained Audra McDonald returns to performing live full-time this month following four seasons playing Dr. Naomi Bennett on ABC's hit television series Private Practice. Currently starring alongside Norm Lewis in A.R.T.'s PORGY AND BESS, the Broadway-bound singer will make a stop at Carnegie Hall as a part of her 20-city concert tour across North America. McDonald will present her trademark mix of show tunes, classic songs from movies, and pieces written expressly for her by leading contemporary composers.
Audra McDonald to Bring Concert Tour to Carnegie Hall,10/22
by Nicole Rosky
- Sep 14, 2011
With four Tony Awards and two Grammy Awards, the Juilliard-trained Audra McDonald returns to performing live full-time this month following four seasons playing Dr. Naomi Bennett on ABC's hit television series Private Practice. Currently starring alongside Norm Lewis in A.R.T.'s PORGY AND BESS, the Broadway-bound singer will make a stop at Carnegie Hall as a part of her 20-city concert tour across North America. McDonald will present her trademark mix of show tunes, classic songs from movies, and pieces written expressly for her by leading contemporary composers.
PBS Features Hugh Laurie, San Francisco Ballet, et al. in Fall 2011 Schedule
by BWW
News Desk
- Sep 11, 2011
PBS raises the curtain on a new fall season celebrating the arts, exploring America's 'Great Experiment' with PROHIBITION, and traveling to the edges of the universe with NOVA's 'The Fabric of the Cosmos.' Also on tap this season, PBS will premiere new shows from MASTERPIECE featuring award-winning actors including Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman and Bill Nighy; a look at prolific director Woody Allen on AMERICAN MASTERS; and a special tribute event commemorating the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001.
Rita Rudner Returns to Laguna Playhouse 8/26-29
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 29, 2011
'Soft-spoken but not without bite, and all delivered with exquisite timing,' says the New York Times. 'A wildly successful show...an endless chain of jokes and one-liners,' says Los Angeles Times. 'The funniest female performer on earth,' says Las Vegas Weekly.
Rita Rudner Returns to Laguna Playhouse 8/26-29
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 26, 2011
'Soft-spoken but not without bite, and all delivered with exquisite timing,' says the New York Times. 'A wildly successful show...an endless chain of jokes and one-liners,' says Los Angeles Times. 'The funniest female performer on earth,' says Las Vegas Weekly.
Audra McDonald to Tour Beginning October 1
by Kelsey Denette
- Aug 17, 2011
With four Tony Awards and two Grammy Awards, the Juilliard-trained Audra McDonald returns to performing live full-time this month following four seasons playing Dr. Naomi Bennett on ABC's hit television series Private Practice.
PBS' Chief Optimistic on Pubcaster's Relevance; Announces New Projects
by Lauren Wolman
- Jul 31, 2011
PBS' president and CEO Paula Kerger is optimistic about the pubcasters, according to Deadline. During PBS' portion of the TCA summer press tour, Kerger explained that the government funding crisis that was happening the last time she faced critics (in January) was less severe now.
PBS Features Hugh Laurie, San Francisco Ballet, et al. in Fall 2011 Schedule
by Nicole Rosky
- Jul 13, 2011
PBS raises the curtain on a new fall season celebrating the arts, exploring America's 'Great Experiment' with PROHIBITION, and traveling to the edges of the universe with NOVA's 'The Fabric of the Cosmos.' Also on tap this season, PBS will premiere new shows from MASTERPIECE featuring award-winning actors including Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman and Bill Nighy; a look at prolific director Woody Allen on AMERICAN MASTERS; and a special tribute event commemorating the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001.
Will Smith Calls on Emma Thompson to Pen New ANNIE Flick for Willow
by Jessica Lewis
- Jun 24, 2011
As previously reported, an Annie remake is in the works, produced by Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jay-Z and partners, and starring the Smith's youngest, Willow. No other casting has been revealed (Willow has, however, expressed her wish for Brad Pitt to step into the shoes of Daddy Warbucks), and while for a time it seemed GLEE's Ryan Murphy was in talks to direct, it appears those talks are off, according to published reports.
Today, New York Magazine reveals that Will Smith has called upon Emma Thompson, with whom he is currently starring in Men in Black III, to readapt John Huston's screenplay for the latest reincarnation of the famous story.
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