Yo-Yo Ma, Sarah Jessica Parker and More to Participate in White House's Turnaround Arts Initiative
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 23, 2012
Today the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities announced the launch of a new artseducation initiative to help turn around low-performing schools, developed in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Education and the White House Domestic Policy Council. The Turnaround Arts initiative is a new public-private partnership designed to narrow the achievement gap and increase student engagement through the arts. Working in some of the nation's lowest-performing elementary and middle schools, this program will test the hypothesis that high-quality and integrated arts education boosts academic achievement, motivates student learning and improves school culture in the context of overall school reform, announced the committee's co-chairs, George Stevens Jr. and Margo Lion. Presidentially-appointed artists Chuck Close, Yo-Yo Ma, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kerry Washington, Forest Whitaker, Damian Woetzel and Alfre Woodard to work with schools in eight states as part of the program.
STAGE TUBE: Cheyenne Jackson, Brian Stokes Mitchell, et al. Celebrate Smith Center Opening!
by Jennie Mamary
- Mar 11, 2012
An extraordinary line-up of performers from across the arts community ushered in a new era of culture as they graced the stage for the opening of The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas on March 10. Led by award-winning actor, Neil Patrick Harris, the evening featured performances by the who's who of music and Broadway's brightest stars. Check out photos and videos from the event below!
CBS to Broadcast KENNEDY CENTER HONORS Through 2018
by Caryn Robbins
- Feb 23, 2012
CBS and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced today a new agreement that will keep the annual KENNEDY CENTER HONORS broadcast on CBS through 2018. The new deal further extends one of the longest broadcast partnerships in television history. The special has been broadcast on CBS each year since its debut in 1978.
Photo Coverage: Distinguished Guests & Broadway's Best at The Kennedy Center Honors!
by Walter McBride
- Dec 5, 2011
Last night, The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts honored its 2011 recipients of their prestigious prize. The 2011 honorees include Barbara Cook, Neil Diamond, Yo-Yo Ma, Sonny Rollins & Meryl Streep. The gala will be broadcast on CBS on December 27, 2011 at 9:00-11:00 p.m., ET/PT. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you Red Carpet coverage of the distinguished guests, including Broadway favorites Audra McDonald, Will Swenson, Laura Osnes, Patti LuPone and more!
HBO Debuts 'Thurgood,' Starring Fishburne, Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 24, 2011
THURGOOD, filmed in front of a live audience at the Kennedy Center's Eisenhower Theater in Washington, D.C., will debut THURSDAY, FEB. 24 (9:00-10:45 p.m. ET/PT) during Black History Month, exclusively on HBO, it was announced today by Len Amato, president, HBO Films. The one-man play stars Laurence Fishburne in his Tony-nominated performance as Thurgood Marshall, the remarkable Civil Rights lawyer and Supreme Court Justice. THURGOOD was written by Academy Award(R) and Emmy(R) Award winner George Stevens, Jr.; directed by Emmy(R) Award winner Michael Stevens; and executive produced by Bill Haber.
HBO Debuts 'Thurgood,' Starring Fishburne, 2/24
by Charlie Piane
- Jan 7, 2011
THURGOOD, filmed in front of a live audience at the Kennedy Center's Eisenhower Theater in Washington, D.C., will debut THURSDAY, FEB. 24 (9:00-10:45 p.m. ET/PT) during Black History Month, exclusively on HBO, it was announced today by Len Amato, president, HBO Films. The one-man play stars Laurence Fishburne in his Tony-nominated performance as Thurgood Marshall, the remarkable Civil Rights lawyer and Supreme Court Justice. THURGOOD was written by Academy Award(R) and Emmy(R) Award winner George Stevens, Jr.; directed by Emmy(R) Award winner Michael Stevens; and executive produced by Bill Haber.
Laurence Fishburne Stars In THURGOOD At The Geffen 6/27-8/8
by BWW
News Desk
- Aug 8, 2010
Tony Award Winner, Emmy Award Winner and Oscar Nominee Laurence Fishburne transforms into Thurgood Marshall to tell the triumphant story of how a boy from the backstreets of Baltimore changed history. Written by George Stevens Jr and helmed by Leonard Foglia, Thurgood plays at the Geffen Playhouse from June 27 to August 8, 2010, with an opening night of July 7.
Laurence Fishburne Stars In THURGOOD At The Geffen 6/27-8/8
by BWW
News Desk
- Jun 27, 2010
Tony Award Winner, Emmy Award Winner and Oscar Nominee Laurence Fishburne transforms into Thurgood Marshall to tell the triumphant story of how a boy from the backstreets of Baltimore changed history. Written by George Stevens Jr and helmed by Leonard Foglia, Thurgood plays at the Geffen Playhouse from June 27 to August 8, 2010, with an opening night of July 7.
THURGOOD Closes at the Kennedy Center, 6/20
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 20, 2010
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents the Geffen Playhouse production of THURGOOD in the Eisenhower Theater June 1 to June 20, 2010. Following the Kennedy Center engagement, THURGOOD will run at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, CA. Written and produced by George Stevens, Jr. and directed by Leonard Foglia, THURGOOD stars Tony Award® winner and Academy Award® nominee Laurence Fishburne.
Laurence Fishburne to Bring THURGOOD to Kennedy Center, 6/1-6/20
by BWW
News Desk
- Jun 1, 2010
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents the Geffen Playhouse production of THURGOOD in the Eisenhower Theater June 1 to June 20, 2010. Following the Kennedy Center engagement, THURGOOD will run at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, CA. Written and produced by George Stevens, Jr. and directed by Leonard Foglia, THURGOOD stars Tony Award® winner and Academy Award® nominee Laurence Fishburne.
2010 Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced!
by Jessica Lewis
- May 12, 2010
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 37th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards. Many of the major categories were announced this morning on 'CBS News' 'The Early Show,' by Bree Williamson (Jessica Brennan on 'One Life to Live,' ABC) and Travis Stork ('The Doctors,' Syndicated) including the naming of the Lifetime Achievement honoree, Agnes Nixon, the grand dame of Daytime serial drama.
Laurence Fishburne Stars In THURGOOD At The Geffen 6/27-8/8
by Charlie Piane
- Apr 21, 2010
Tony Award Winner, Emmy Award Winner and Oscar Nominee Laurence Fishburne transforms into Thurgood Marshall to tell the triumphant story of how a boy from the backstreets of Baltimore changed history. Written by George Stevens Jr and helmed by Leonard Foglia, Thurgood plays at the Geffen Playhouse from June 27 to August 8, 2010, with an opening night of July 7.
Laurence Fishburne to Bring THURGOOD to Kennedy Center, 6/1-6/20
by Lauren Wolman
- Apr 21, 2010
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents the Geffen Playhouse production of THURGOOD in the Eisenhower Theater June 1 to June 20, 2010. Following the Kennedy Center engagement, THURGOOD will run at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, CA. Written and produced by George Stevens, Jr. and directed by Leonard Foglia, THURGOOD stars Tony Award® winner and Academy Award® nominee Laurence Fishburne.
Photo Coverage: 2009 Kennedy Center Honors: The Ladies
by Walter McBride
- Dec 7, 2009
Mel Brooks, Dave Brubeck, Grace Bumbry, Robert De Niro and Bruce Springsteen were the honorees for this year's Kennedy Center Honors and eminent artist friends and peers of this year's five honorees converged in Washington, D.C. last night (Dec. 6) to present entertaining and heartfelt tributes at THE 32ND ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, an entertainment special to be broadcast Tuesday, Dec. 29 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, with Caroline Kennedy as host for the seventh consecutive year.
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