Rita Wilson News

Soho Playhouse presents the award-winning and critically acclaimed JAMAICA FAREWELL, written and performed by Debra Ehrhardt and directed by Joel Zwick ('My Big Fat Greek Wedding'), with performances beginning tonight, April 27 prior to an official press opening of Sunday, May 4 at Soho Playhouse (15 Vandam Street) in Manhattan.

Rita Wilson and "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" star Nia Vardalos headed into the cellar this week with star Christopher J. Hanke and playwright Jonathan Tolins at the smash hit comedy (and 2014 Lucille Lortel Award nominated solo play), Buyer & Cellar at the Barrow Street Theatre. Check out photos of the duo backstage with Hanks and Tolins beRita Wilson and 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' star Nia Vardalos headed into the cellar this week with star Christopher J. Hanke and playwright Jonathan Tolins at the smash hit comedy (and 2014 Lucille Lortel Award nominated solo play), Buyer & Cellar at the Barrow Street Theatre. Check out photos of the duo backstage with Hanke and Tolins below!low!

Bay Street Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the World Premiere of CONVICTION (May 27-June 15) by Carey Crim and directed by Scott Schwartz, Bay Street's new Artistic Director. The production is co-produced by Bay Street Theatre, Rubicon Theatre in California, Dead Posh Productions, London and Canada's Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre.

Soho Playhouse presents the award-winning and critically acclaimed JAMAICA FAREWELL, written and performed by Debra Ehrhardt and directed by Joel Zwick ('My Big Fat Greek Wedding'), with performances beginning Sunday, April 27 prior to an official press opening of Sunday, May 4 at Soho Playhouse (15 Vandam Street) in Manhattan.

Atlanta's nationally acclaimed Alliance Theatre will host its 6th annual A Tony Evening at the W Hotel - Midtown on May 10, 2014. The star-studded party of the year benefits the Alliance Theatre's programs for youth and families, connecting the arts to children both young and young at heart.

Winners of the 2014 Joey Awards were announced last weekend at a formal evening ceremony at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. Organized and overseen by the Joe Allen Academy of Arts & Bitching (JAAAB), 'The Joeys' are a set of awards given annually for excellence in food service and patronage at New York's City's famous Times Square celebrity hot-spots: Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's All for the Hall fundraiser will return to Los Angeles for the first time in nearly three years. The event, which will take place on Tuesday, March 4, at Club Nokia, will again follow a 'guitar pull' format, featuring performances by Country Music Hall of Fame members Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Heart and Grammy Award-winning artist Jason Mraz. Acclaimed actress/singer/film producer Rita Wilson will host the event.

PROFILE THEATRE has announced the titles for its 2014 In Dialogue Staged Reading Series, a program intended to explore and augment the mainstage season of plays by Sam Shepard. The plays are HUNGRY by Amy Claussen, BUENA VISTA by Edith Freni, and A LIE OF THE MIND by Sam Shepard. The readings will each have two performances, held at Profile's new home at Artists Repertory Theatre. Tickets are currently on sale at Profiletheatre.org.

A host of major music stars contribute tasty recipes and fond food recollections to the new celebrity cookbook with portions of proceeds going to charity, BLESS THIS TABLE by Teri Diamond and Jaymes Foster.

Sandra Lord, founder of The Hollywood Networking Breakfast (HNB), is proud to announce that Joel Zwick will take the hot seat for the Hollywood Networking Breakfast, today, October 26th.

If Bruce Willis can do another Die Hard movie, we think he can reunite with Cybill Shepherd for a Moonlightingflick. Eonline reports that Cybill Shepherd, who co-starred in the hit detective series wants to bring the show to the big screen.

The LA Phil announces the addition of prolific singer/songwriter Richard Marx ("Right Here Waiting"), singer/songwriter/producer/TV personality Kara DioGuardi (American Idol), and drummer/actor/vocalist Micky Dolenz (The Monkees) to Rita Wilson and Friends at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Tuesday, November 5, 2013. Wilson, the L.A.-born actress/producer, will reveal her expressive, denim-and-suede vocals in a nostalgic throwback to the soft rock of the '70s and '80s. Previously announced special guests include Jackson Browne and Jimmy Webb.

Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein are proud to welcome Broadway and West End performer, Alexandra Silber, to Feinstein's at the Nikko for two performances only - tonight, October 11 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, October 12 at 7 p.m.

Landmark on Main Street launches its 2013-14 Season with a very exciting Fall Line-Up.

Sandra Lord, founder of The Hollywood Networking Breakfast (HNB), is proud to announce that JOEL ZWICK will take the hot seat for the Hollywood Networking Breakfast, on October 26th.

Hotel Nikko San Francisco has announced that during the month of October, they will help paint San Francisco pink as they donate all profits from Kanpai Lounge to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. Located in the lobby of Hotel Nikko (222 Mason Street, San Francisco) Kanpai Lounge will offer specialty pink cocktails - in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month - in addition to an already extensive cocktail selection, light cuisine, and a full bar. In order to bring further awareness to the cause, Nikko will illuminate the hotel's exterior with pink lights outside, as well as sprinkle pink accents throughout the interior and staff uniforms.

Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein have announced the upcoming lineup at the all-new Feinstein's at the Nikko for the months of October, November and December. Artists include Emmy Award winning actress Megan Mullally ('Will and Grace) and actress Stephanie Hunt ('Friday Night Lights,' 'Californication') and their band Nancy & Beth; actress, producer and singer Rita Wilson; Broadway star and recording artist Linda Eder; soul and jazz vocalist Oleta Adams; and more!

Dust off your dance belts and put on your thinking caps! Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Feinstein's at the Nikko are proud to announce the launch of Broadway Bingo, a weekly happy hour event featuring a mix of show-stopping entertainment, trivia and America's favorite pastime - BINGO! Hosted by San Francisco's favorite Russian redhead, The Countess Katya Smirnoff-Skyy, and San Francisco-based musician and cabaretist Joe Wicht, Broadway Bingo will occur every Wednesday from 7 - 9 p.m. in Hotel Nikko's Kanpai Lounge (222 Mason Street, San Francisco), located directly outside of the Feinstein's at the Nikko showroom. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. A variety of food and beverage specials, including small plates crafted exclusively for Feinstein's at the Nikko by Executive Chef Philippe Striffeler through Restaurant Anzu, will be available. Admission to Broadway Bingo is free. Broadway Bingo kicks off tonight, October 2, 2013.

Incredible music, gourmet delicacies and a sophisticated ambiance are hallmarks of Landmark on Main Street's Spotlight Gala. On November 9, Spotlight Gala '13 will step it up a notch when Rita Wilson's performance takes us on an enchanting musical journey followed by a glamorous Hollywood-like Party in the tented Spotlight Club.

The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA) presented its 23rd Annual Simply Shakespeare benefit reading of 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona,' last night, September 25, 2013 at The Broad Stage, Santa Monica. The evening featured a star-studded cast including Sir Paul McCartney, Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson and William Shatner. Check out a look back at the starry red carpet arrivals below!