Universal Studios News

An elaborate presentation took place at Universal this week as the characters from Whoville honored Tippi Hedren for her work with animals at The Shambala Preserve (Shambala.org).

Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover) plays opposite young stars Keir Gilchrist (United States of Tara) and Emma Roberts (Valentine's Day) in the Focus Features film It's Kind of a Funny Story, a smart and upbeat comedy about life, love, and the pressures of growing up. Craig (Gilchrist) is a stressed-out teenager who checks himself into a mental health clinic for a little time out. What he finds instead is an unlikely mentor in Bobby (Galifianakis), a potential new romance with Noelle (Roberts), and the opportunity to begin anew. Also starring Academy Award nominee Viola Davis (Doubt), Lauren Graham(Parenthood), Jim Gaffigan (Away We Go), and Zoe Kravitz (No Reservations), It's Kind of a Funny Story has been hailed as 'a perfect coming-of-age comedy' (Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times). The film debuts on Blu-rayTM, DVD, Digital Download and On-Demand February 8, 2011 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Celebrities from the worlds of film, television and music will help Universal Studios Hollywood(SM) guests celebrate the holiday season-and encourage families to read together-with nightly readings of 'Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!' during the theme park's 'GrinchmasTM' celebration, from December 18 through January 2, 2011.

HYPERBOLE: origins - It's the birth of the universe - live on stage! The award-winning Rogue Artists Ensemble creates a celebratory theatrical event that examines ancient and modern stories of origin. In this world premiere Hyper-theatrical show, myths and science collide with masks, puppets, music and cutting-edge technology to create an exhilarating experience. SEE the amazing Origin Machine© and experience the fantastic Origin-torium©! Witness a performance drawing from myth, science, humanity, and faith and set to an eclectic soundtrack from around the world, including contributions from Animal Collective, Josiah Wolf, The Very Best, Deerhoof, Oh No Ono, Max Tundra, The Ditty Bops and more.

The Falcon Theatre presents Troubadour Theater Company's THE FIRST JO-EL, the third production in its 2010-2011 Subscription Season. They May Be Right or they may be crazy, but the Troubies are telling the story of the nativity with the help of Piano Man, Billy Joel. Let go of that New York State of Mind, and Say Goodbye to Hollywood, and hello to Bethlehem! She's Got a pregnant Way About Her, but when they Tell Her About It that there's no room at the inn, Joseph and Mary are Movin' Out to the manger. Come out and enjoy yourself for The Longest Time!

Cabrillo Music Theatre proudly announces its fourth consecutive year of providing holiday entertainment to military service families. A star-studded gathering of Cabrillo stars past and present will join stars Shirley Jones and Patrick Cassidy in The CABRILLO 2010 HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR, directed by Cheryl Baxter at the 1,800-seat Fred Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.

Aurora Theatre will brighten your holiday season with our original holiday musical spectacle Christmas Canteen 2010. This living Christmas card is filled with music that will evoke warm holiday memories.

Aurora Theatre will brighten your holiday season with our original holiday musical spectacle Christmas Canteen 2010. This living Christmas card is filled with music that will evoke warm holiday memories.

CURIOUS GEORGE®, the irrepressible little monkey who has captured children's hearts for generations, jumps into action when he takes the stage in Curious George Live! Curious George swings onto the stage at Fox Theatre from Friday, Nov. 5 through Sunday, Nov. 7. Tickets for all six performances go on sale Monday, Sept. 13 at 10:00 a.m.

CURIOUS GEORGE®, the irrepressible little monkey who has captured children's hearts for generations, jumps into action when he takes the stage in Curious George Live! Curious George swings onto the stage at Fox Theatre from Friday, Nov. 5 through Sunday, Nov. 7. Tickets for all six performances go on sale Monday, Sept. 13 at 10:00 a.m.

It's the birth of the universe - live on stage! Los Angeles' award-winning art collective Rogue Artists Ensemble presents the world premiere of HYPEBOLE: origins at [Inside] the Ford beginning October 30.

The Falcon Theatre presents Troubadour Theater Company's THE FIRST JO-EL, the third production in its 2010-2011 Subscription Season. They May Be Right or they may be crazy, but the Troubies are telling the story of the nativity with the help of Piano Man, Billy Joel. Let go of that New York State of Mind, and Say Goodbye to Hollywood, and hello to Bethlehem! She's Got a pregnant Way About Her, but when they Tell Her About It that there's no room at the inn, Joseph and Mary are Movin' Out to the manger. Come out and enjoy yourself for The Longest Time!

At 88 miles per hour, Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd took millions of spellbound viewers on a high-flying voyage across the space-time continuum in a trio of wildly inventive tales that broke box-office records around the world. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Academy Award®-winning cinematic franchise that generated nearly one billion dollars worldwide, the Back to the Future 25th Anniversary Trilogy will debut on Blu-rayTM on October 26, 2010 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The 25th Anniversary Trilogy will also be available on DVD.

HYPERBOLE: origins - It's the birth of the universe - live on stage! The award-winning Rogue Artists Ensemble creates a celebratory theatrical event that examines ancient and modern stories of origin. In this world premiere Hyper-theatrical show, myths and science collide with masks, puppets, music and cutting-edge technology to create an exhilarating experience. SEE the amazing Origin Machine© and experience the fantastic Origin-torium©! Witness a performance drawing from myth, science, humanity, and faith and set to an eclectic soundtrack from around the world, including contributions from Animal Collective, Josiah Wolf, The Very Best, Deerhoof, Oh No Ono, Max Tundra, The Ditty Bops and more.

For the past 4 years, Steps has been packing them in for what has become a "must see" tradition for many local families, the annual Halloween Show and Super Kid's Halloween Party at Steps Off Broadway Theatre in Bellingham, and tickets are going fast!

Lyricist Amanda McBroom (Pasadena Playhouse's Heartbeats and "The Rose"/Bette Midler) and composer Michele Brourman (TV's The Land Before Time and Universal Studios' The Little Engine that Could), the musical writing-duo of Pasadena Playhouse's upcoming musical Dangerous Beauty, together with the world premiere musical's leading lady Jenny Powers (Broadway's Grease as Rizzo and Little Women as Meg), will perform one special night at Show at Barre entitled DANGEROUS BEAUTIES.

Opening night of Red Hot & New: A Songwriters' and Singers' Soiree at Ido Sushi New York Starting Thursday October 21st at 8:30PM Red Hot & New the newest weekly party to hit the theater and cabaret scene opens with a bang.

Comic Book legends Stan Lee and Neal Adams will be making appearances at Animazing Gallery in SoHo this October.

After winning the Festival Favorite Award at the 2010 FRIGID New York Festival, an award-winning, sold-out run at the 2009 San Francisco Fringe Festival, and their most recent run as part of the New York Clown Theatre Festival at The Brick in Williamsburg, LEGS AND ALL returns to Horse Trade Theater Group for a limited engagement, October 2-16 at The Kraine Theater.

Fox Associates has named Kristin Caskey to the position of President of Fox Theatricals. Ms. Caskey has been a producer with New York based Fox Theatricals, a division of Fox Associates, for more than 12 years.