Ronald Reagan News

This unprecedented look inside the famed ballet company debuts MONDAY, DEC. 21 (9:00-10:25 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

At a 1981 televised inauguration party for President Ronald Reagan, Ben Vereen performed a tribute that was severely edited when broadcast.

Lee Roy Reams is making history in Boca Raton. This is the first time in the U.S. that the title role in HELLO, DOLLY! is being played by a man. The Broadway veteran, who will also direct the show, is joined by an all-star cast, including multiple Tony nominee Lewis J. Stadlen, James Clow and Susan Powell.

Rehearsals are in full swing for the November 5 opening of HELLO, DOLLY!, starring Lee Roy Reams in the title role. This is the first time that the part of 'Dolly' will be played by a man in a sanctioned, Equity production.

For more than three decades, Sir Ronnie Seaton served as Master Executive Chef of the White House in Washington, D.C. In his new autobiography 'Sir White House Chef' (Heritage Builders Publishing, ISBN# 978-1-941437-93-3, $24.95, November 2015), Sir Ronnie shares his favorite experiences serving five U.S. Presidents - from Reagan to Obama.

HELLO, DOLLY!, starring Lee Roy Reams in the title role, begins tonight, November 5 at The Wick Theatre. This is the first time in the U.S. that the part of 'Dolly' will be played by a man.

The second edition of 'America's Lost Opportunity: Stolen Victories 2012' has been released by author Deborah K. Smarth. This new edition provides many interesting vignettes and facts which emerged after the publication of the first edition concerning the 2012 presidential campaign. The manuscript also delves into the early stage developments of the 2016 presidential election. The narrative on both the 2012 and 2016 presidential election contains facts and occurrences that will make you double down! It begs the reader to ask the question, 'Will this upcoming presidential election prove to be more of the same?'

Rehearsals are in full swing for the November 5 opening of HELLO, DOLLY!, starring Lee Roy Reams in the title role. This is the first time in the U.S. that the part of 'Dolly' will be played by a man.

A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre, presents two free, staged readings this fall: Are You Now or Have You Ever Been by Eric Bentley, directed by Apollo Dukakis, on Wednesday, November 11 at 7 pm; and, on Monday, November 16 at 7PM, in partnership with East West Players, The Recognition of Shakuntala by Kalidasa, translated by W. J. Johnson, directed by Jonathan Munoz-Proulx. Both readings are performed as part of Words Within, A Noise Within's ongoing series of free play readings by resident artists. Both readings take place at A Noise Within, 3352 East Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107.

Estes Park Productions will present an invited industry reading of Louis Nevaer's new dark comedy about the Reagan administration on November 5th. The arms-for-hostages Iran-Contra scandal in 1984 casts a shadow over Ronald Reagan's foreign policy. Jeane Kirkpatrick, American ambassador to the United Nations, is in conflict with Nora Astorga, Nicaragua's deputy foreign minister who has become that nation's ambassador to the United Nations. The women, mocked as 'Amazonian Bitches' by the delegates to this male-dominated organization, clash as each tries to sway world public opinion. Their confrontations become legendary as they work feverishly to prevail-each coming to respect the other before fate intervenes.

CNN and the Democratic National Committee announced Thursday that CNN will host the first Democratic presidential debate tonight, October 13, 2015.

Harry Truman once stated, 'The presidents made the highlights of American history, and when you tell about them, you've got it.' Americans can learn a tremendous amount about the world in which they live by studying the 43 presidents, including what they said to and about each other. Author Nero James Pruitt tackles the task, explaining why they should care.

This week, we go around our Broadway World to feature stories in Washington DC, Los Angeles, Spain and more. Check out our top 10 stories around our Broadway World below, which include Arena Stage's DESTINY OF DESIRE, THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour in LA, and BLOOD BROTHERS in Chicago, just to name a few.

Shaking the Tree's PASSION PLAY is an intense and beautiful work.

National Geographic Channel (NGC) president Tim Pastore announced today that the network will continue its successful partnership with Scott Free Productions to produce the next movie based on the latest highly anticipated book from Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard, 'Killing Reagan.'

On last night's LATE SHOW on CBS, host Stephen Colbert asked his guest Ted Cruz if he will wind up like Ronald Reagan, particularly when it comes to amnesty.

Local entertainer Jay White will commemorate Neil Diamond in a one-night-only tribute performance at the Suncoast Showroom, tonight, Sept 12.

Academy Award Nominee &  Golden Globe Winner Kathleen Turner and Grammy Award Nominee Deborah Cox have signed on to join the cast of the world premiere Off Broadway production WOULD YOU STILL LOVE ME IF

One of America's most controversial men takes center stage in a new play by Joan Beber called IN BED WITH ROY COHN. Directed by Katrin Hilbe, IN BED WITH ROY COHN opened last night, September 2nd, and will run through October 3rd at Theater Row's Lion Theatre (410 West 42nd Street). Tickets are $55-65 and can be purchased by visiting www.Telecharge.com. Check out photos from opening night below!

One of America's most controversial men takes center stage in a new play by Joan Beber called IN BED WITH ROY COHN. Directed by Katrin Hilbe, IN BED WITH ROY COHN opens tonight, September 2nd, and will run through October 3rd at Theater Row's Lion Theatre (410 West 42nd Street).