Gone Viral: John Travolta Introduces 'Adela Dazeem' at Oscars; Twitter Explodes
by Matt Tamanini
- Mar 2, 2014
Despite being a movie musical icon for roles in GREASE, SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, and HAIRSPRAY, John Travolta had a little trouble introducing Tony winner Idina Menzel for her performance of the Best Original Song 'Let It Go' from FROZEN. Little did he know that 'Adela Dazeem' would be on Twitter just moments after his slip.
5th Avenue Theatre Announces 2014-15 Season - KINKY BOOTS, SOMETHING ROTTEN World Premiere & More!
by Christina Mancuso
- Feb 24, 2014
Standing before a packed house of subscribers, Executive Producer and Artistic Director David Armstrong revealed The 5th Avenue Theatre's 2014/15 season. "Every year we try to choose a season that embodies our mission: to celebrate our great indigenous art form, The Musical - past, present, and future," Armstrong said. "With an array of shows ranging from a hotly-anticipated Broadway tour to a hilarious world premiere, not to mention celebrated contemporary classics and one of the immortal musicals from the Golden Age of Broadway, we believe that this season truly represents the breadth and depth of what musical theater has to offer."
Lily Tomlin to Perform at PlayhouseSquare's Ohio Theatre, 3/9
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 21, 2014
Comedienne Lily Tomlin either has the metabolism of a hummingbird or she never sleeps...it's the only plausible explanation of how she's been able to accomplish her uber-prolific number of entertainment credits! From Tomlin's TV to movies, comedy to drama, records to live stand-up, plus theater, writing and animated features...over-achiever Lily has conquered them all.
Greg Green Joins LEAGUE 43 Film School as Instructor
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 21, 2014
Greg Green Films (www.greggreenfilms.com) announced today that Greg Green has been named to head up and teach its Youth Production 101 course starting in March. This Production class is part of the Idaho Children's Education Film & Television Foundation, which was formed to promote excellence in children's educational opportunities and to create awareness of the effects of visual entertainment on children. Greg Green is a director, producer, writer and editor with over thirty years of experience in television and film production.
Greg Green of Greg Green Films to Teach Youth Production 101 Film Course, March 2014
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 19, 2014
Greg Green Films' (www.greggreenfilms.com) announced today that Greg Green has been named to head up and teach its Youth Production 101 course starting in March. This Production class is part of the Idaho Children's Education Film & Television Foundation, which was formed to promote excellence in children's educational opportunities and to create awareness of the effects of visual entertainment on children. Greg Green is a director, producer, writer and editor with over thirty years' experience in television and film production.
Photo Flash: Inside John Travolta's West End Stage Conversation!
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 17, 2014
Global movie icon John Travolta, one of Hollywood's biggest and best-loved stars, just got up close and personal on stage in London's West End in A Conversation with John Travolta. Travolta, who was first catapulted to international stardom in the blockbuster Saturday Night Fever, which launched the disco phenomenon in the 1970s, treated the audience to an intimate evening of anecdotes about his illustrious career, private insights from his life as one of the world's most admired screen idols as well as taking part in a special question and answer session with audience members. The on stage interview was conducted by film critic, Barry Norman.
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Sha Na Na to Play Ridgefield Playhouse, 4/25
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 11, 2014
In a Doo-Wop and Rock & Roll interactive party extravaganza, Sha Na Na will celebrate the 45th Anniversary of their performance at Woodstock and the 35th Anniversary of their role in the mega hit movie Grease at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, April 25, at 8 p.m. They will perform songs they sang at Woodstock where they got their big start 45 years ago, in the movie Grease 35 years ago, on The Sha Na Na TV show as well as music from their world-wide concert tour stops. Sha Na Na was cast in Grease as 'Johnny Casino and the Gamblers' and performed six songs on the movie soundtrack. The smash hit ballad 'Sandy', sung by John Travolta, was co-written by Sha Na Na's piano man, Screamin' Scott Simon. Sha Na Na hits include 'Blue Moon', 'We Go Together', 'You're the One That I Want', 'Hopelessly Devoted to You' and many more. An AllShows.com VIP Party Pass ($25 addt'l per person), which includes a pre-show cocktail party 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. with open bar, hors-d'oeuvre and priority parking, is available for this show by calling the box office (203-438-5795). This event is part of the Xfinity Rock Series.
Olivia Newton-John's 'Summer Nights' to Heat Up Flamingo Las Vegas
by Robert Diamond
- Feb 4, 2014
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ Get ready for some summer lovin' and 'have a blast' as Olivia Newton-John makes her way to Flamingo Las Vegas with her 'Summer Nights' residency. Opening inside the Donny & Marie Showroom on Tuesday, April 8, the beloved internationally-renowned singer-actress will take audiences on a musical journey through her life in film and music.
Swedish Marines Perform 'Greased Lightning' In Afghanistan
by Pat Cerasaro
- Jan 29, 2014
An attention-grabbing new viral video has appeared online featuring several Swedish Marines performing some spectacular lipsynching and choreography to iconic GREASE showstopper 'Greased Lightning' and it is now available to view in full.
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