Evan Rachel Wood News

From December 11th-22nd, Theatre in the Park will be presenting their 45th anniversary production of A Christmas Carol. I recently had the great pleasure of interviewing the show's playwright, Ira David Wood III, who is not only back directing this year, but he'll also be alternating the role of Ebenezer Scrooge with his oldest son, Ira David Wood IV.

The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the showcase of new independent feature films selected across all categories for the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. The Festival hosts screenings in Park City, Salt Lake City and at Sundance Mountain Resort, from January 23a?"February 2, 2020. The Sundance Film Festival is Sundance Institute's flagship public program, widely regarded as the largest American independent film festival and attended by more than 120,000 people and 1,300 accredited press, and powered by more than 2,000 volunteers last year.

Richard Raymond's 'A Million Eyes' shares the story of a young photographer, grappling with his mother's alcoholism, who sets out to capture something he loves with the help of a mentor. The film introduces 13-year-old Elijah M. Cooper in his debut film role and highlights the importance of the arts education and mentors in young people's lives.

THE GREEN ROOM 42 - the new intimate concert venue dubbed Broadway's 'off-night hotspot' by The New York Times - will present the return of Reeve Carney, Zane Carney and Paris Carney for the star siblings' new evening 'The Carney Family Christmas Extravaganza' on Sunday, December 22 at 9:30 PM. The family has been making music together their entire lives and will come together in harmony again for one night only to perform holiday favorites and their original songs, following a sold out show this past summer.

Evan Rachel Wood talks about her and James Marsden's efforts to turn Westworld into a comedy, the domestic abuse law she helped write and pass in California and singing her own Disney lullaby in Frozen 2.

Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, who won Oscars for their work on the original Frozen, return with a new batch of songs that are a little more melancholy and a little more mature, but also lack a little bit of the sparkle that set the original apart. Sequels are always hard, and the Frozen 2 soundtrack proves that true.

Here is the list of guests for next week's 'Tonight Show!'

THE GREEN ROOM 42 - the new intimate concert venue dubbed Broadway's 'off-night hotspot' by The New York Times - will present 'Evan + Zane: Christmas' on Monday, December 16 at 9:30 PM. Evan + Zane is a new band formed by award-winning actor/vocalist Evan Rachel Wood ('Westworld,' Across The Universe, Thirteen, The Wrestler) and Grammy-nominated guitarist/singer-songwriter Zane Carney (John Mayer, Avril LaVigne, U2's Spider-Man on Broadway). Buckle up and get ready for the most diverse, dynamic and wild Christmas show you've ever seen/heard.

Filmmakers, talent and special guests celebrated Walt Disney Animation Studios' “Frozen 2” last night in Hollywood. “Frozen 2,” stars in attendance included Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, Jonathan Groff, Sterling K. Brown, Evan Rachel Wood, Alfred Molina, Martha Plimpton, Jason Ritter, and more!

Variety chatted with the cast and creatives of Frozen 2 at the film's premiere last night! The cast members sang their auditions songs, talked about the new songs in the film, and much more!

The latest advance transmission from seven-time GRAMMY-winner Beck's forthcoming album Hyperspace, “Uneventful Days,” has been visually realized by director/musician Dev Hynes. The pocket universe created for “Uneventful Days” also features Hyperspace opener “Hyperlife,” as well as starring turns from Evan Rachel Wood, Tessa Thompson and Alia Shawkat (observant longtime Beck fans will spot the principals' wardrobe nods to classic entries in the Beck video canon).

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts and Parker Playhouse have added celebrity housewives, Grammy Award winners, platinum-selling chart-toppers and Santa himself to their schedules. 

Walt Disney Animation Studios' upcoming feature film a?oeFrozen 2a?? features a stunning soundtrack, including original songs from Oscar®- and Grammy®-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, original score by Grammy nominee Christophe Beck, and end-credit artists Panic! At The Disco, Kacey Musgraves and Weezer.The a?oeFrozen 2a?? soundtrack, set for release from Walt Disney Records on Nov. 15, 2019, is now available for digital pre-order, pre-save at Spotify and pre-add at Apple Music (https://disneymusic.co/Frozen2). The a?oeFrozen 2a?? vinyl cast songs soundtrack, a?oeFrozen 2a?? score album and a?oeFrozen 2a?? digital deluxe soundtrack are also available on Nov. 15. a?oeFrozen 2a?? opens in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22.

Elsie Fest, New York City's first music festival featuring stars and songs of the stage and screen, will return for its 5th year this fall! A line-up has not yet been announced, but pre-sale begins today for tickets to the October 5th event.

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