Michael Smith News

Holland America Line is enhancing the Terrace Grill on its 15 premium ships and rebranding the popular lunch spot as "Dive-In at the Terrace Grill." The outdoor bistro-style grill area by the ships' Lido pool will feature new signature burgers, hot dogs and fries.

This spring, American Theater Group, New Jersey's newest professional theater, will present a new musical, Marry Harry, from April 23 - May 11th. Check out a hilarious clip of two of the actors here.

Chef Gerry Garvin, aka 'G.', hits the road again for the third season of Road Trip with G. Garvin, premiering Wednesday, May 21st at 9pm ET/6pm PT on Cooking Channel.

The First Family of Cooking Channel, actress Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos, return for the fourth season of Extra Virgin, premiering tonight, April 2nd at 8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT on Cooking Channel.

According to Deadline, the former BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY's star has signed on to play Edward Nygma, aka 'The Riddler' in Fox's upcoming Batman prequel drama, also starring Ben McKenzie and Donal Logue.

Emergent Arts presents its second Improv Mixer at The Mix Studio Theater , 8 N. Washington Street in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on April 11 & 12, and April 18 & 19 at 8pm each night, featuring a variety of rising improvisational acting troupes from around Southeast Michigan. All tickets are $8, either on-line at www.emergentarts.com, or at the door by cash or check.

Cooking Channel invites you to pull up a seat for the debut of Dinner at Tiffani's, a primetime special hosted by Tiffani Thiessen premiering tonight, March 23rd at 8pmET/5pmPT.

Four new aspiring chefs head to culinary school in the docu-series The Freshman Class: Santa Cruz, premiering tonight, March 11th at 8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT on Cooking Channel.

Bergen County Players continues its 'From Page to Stage' season with Christopher Sergel's adaptation of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning landmark American classic 'To Kill a Mockingbird' beginning Saturday, March 22nd and concluding Saturday, April 12th. This timeless tale of innocence and tolerance follows the journey of a young white girl whose father has been appointed to defend a black man framed for a crime he claims he did not commit. Performed at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell, the drama provides a poignant look at justice and the human spirit, as told through the eyes of a young girl learning the mysteries and realities of adulthood. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm ($20) and Sundays at 2:00 pm ($16). Tickets may be purchased online at www.bcplayers.org, by calling 201-261-4200 or by visiting the box office at 298 Kinderkamack Road during regular box office hours. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' contains strong racial language.

Cooking Channel invites you to pull up a seat for the debut of Dinner at Tiffani's, a primetime special hosted by Tiffani Thiessen premiering Sunday, March 23rd at 8pmET/5pmPT.

The First Family of Cooking Channel, actress Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos, return for the fourth season of Extra Virgin, premiering Wednesday, April 2nd at 8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT on Cooking Channel.

Halfway thru its 81st season, the Bergen County Players (BCP) continues its 'From Page to Stage' season theme with its' presentation of Around The World In 80 Days. Under the direction of Ray Yucis, Around The World In 80 Days will be performed at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell from February 15th through March 8th.

Variety writes that Alec Baldwin will guest star on NBC's LAW & ORDER: SVU this spring in his first TV acting appearance since 30 ROCK.

Million Dollar Quartet, the longest-running Broadway musical production in Chicago's history, has been extended through August 31, 2014. With over 2,000 performances and 5 smash years in Chicago, the Tony Award-winning rock 'n' roll musical recently set a new record for the longest-running Broadway musical in Chicago. Tickets will go on sale Friday, February 7, 2014, at 10am.

Smith will take on the role of 'Tommy, a seemingly charming traveling salesman who meets Blanchett and Mara's characters on the road.'

Halfway thru its' 81st season, the Bergen County Players (BCP) continues its' 'From Page to Stage' season theme with its' presentation of Around The World In 80 Days. Under the direction of Ray Yucis, Around The World In 80 Days will be performed at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell from February 15th through March 8th. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 pm and Sunday performances are at 2 pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.bcplayers.org, by calling 201-261-4200 or by visiting the box office at 298 Kinderkamack Road during regular box office hours.

The Riant Theatre invites the public to the Strawberry One-Act Festival 25th Season Launch Party on Sunday, February 9 for a free, fun cultural day for youngsters and adults filled with theatre, film, book, music, poetry dance, award programs and creative workshops from 12noon to 9:00pm at the Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse, between 165th & 166th Street in the Bronx.

Have you ever wanted to see Shakespeare without having to sit through three or four long acts? Or do you just love Shakespeare whenever and wherever you can see it? Bergen County Players has the answer to your dreams - A Midsummer Night's Dream, that is. Performed at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell, showtimes are Saturday, January 25, 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, January 26, 7:00 p.m. All tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased online at www.bcplayers.org, by telephone at 201-261-4200 or by visiting the box office at 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell during regular box office hours.

Academy Award winner Frances McDormand ('Fargo,' 'North Country') and Academy Award nominee Richard Jenkins ('The Visitor,' HBO's 'Six Feet Under') star in the HBO Miniseries drama OLIVE KITTERIDGE, a film by Academy Award-nominated director Lisa Cholodenko ('The Kids Are All Right,' 'Laurel Canyon'). Based on Elizabeth Strout's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name and written by Emmy-winner Jane Anderson (HBO's 'The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom' and 'Normal'), the miniseries recently completed production in Massachusetts for debut later this year on HBO.

Spice queen Bal Arneson cranks up the fire, flavor and fun in the new Cooking Channel series, Spice of Life with Bal Arneson,premiering tonight, January 8th, at 9pm ET/6pm PT.