Adam Britten - Page 12

Earlier this morning the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced a list of esteemed presenters for their 2011 inductees. Among those presenting are Paul Simon, Elton John, John Legend, Bette Midler, and Neil Young. The list of inductees includes Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond, Leon Russell, and more. For a complete list, visit the official website.

FAB Cafe, the artists' cafe in the East 4th Street Cultural District, is planning a sweet surprise to celebrate the opening week of New York Theatre Workshop's musical Peter and the Starcatcher. FAB Cafe will celebrate its new concession partnership with New York Theatre Workshop by offering delicious mini-cupcakes from the Lower East Side Girls Club's Sweet Things Bakeshop starting February 18, 2011. Cupcakes will be sold for $1 and will be available in the theater's lobby during performances and at the Cafe's main location at 75 East 4th Street. For kids, it doesn't get better - an entertaining, exciting show hand in hand with sweets.

As theatregoers, we are used to seeing the reviews of critics up on the marquee. We're also used to artistic directors asking for comments from audience members, according to Boston.com. But Robert J. Orchard at the Paramount Center is trying something new with his show 'The Color of Rose.' He's putting audience tweets on the marquee outside.

Nineteen of the 20 nominees in the acting categories will be among more than 140 Oscar® nominees who will gather at noon on Monday, February 7, at the Beverly Hilton when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honors this year's Oscar contenders at its annual Nominees Luncheon. Additional confirmations are expected to come in over the weekend.

SHOWTIME is airing a marathon of the first four installments of its newest hit series SHAMELESS on Saturday, February 5th, starting at 5:00 PM. SHAMELESS stars William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum and Joan Cusack. New episodes air on Sundays at 10:00pm. SHAMELESS is SHOWTIME's best performing freshman drama series in the past seven years.

In celebration of Black History Month, The Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) is hosting its 'African American Arts Festival' with programming over the course of two weekends. Aimed at young children and parents, activities, CMOM's performances, activities and music pay homage to the Black experience in America.

Kate Walsh will return to ABC's Grey's Anatomy for an upcoming musical episode, according to TVGuide.com. Walsh currently stars as Dr. Addison Montgomery in Private Practice, ABC's spin-off series from Grey's Anatomy.

After announcing this morning that he will return to the Royal Shakespeare Company this summer, Patrick Stewart has also announced that he will be returning to the Young Vic next year. He will appear as William Shakespeare in Edward Bond's 1973 play Bingo, a play he first appeared in back in April 2010 at Chichester Festival's Minerva theatre.

The Theater Company (TTC) can't stand the 'antici...pation' anymore! Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW opens next week! This is TTC's second time producing this Sci-fi cult hit. Due to popular demand, it is being staged again after several years of their patrons begging for a revival. But don't expect the same production as last time, 'Rocky can be done in many different ways,' notes Producing Artistic Director David Zimmerman, 'and we are bringing a fresh design and look to the show instead of copying the movie or our past production. Director Billy Mitchell has shown in the past that he can relate to an audience and create something different and interesting all at the same time, so I am confident we will not only repeat our success, but sell out this production!'

Pam Murphy's one woman show, The C Word, is coming back to the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre on Wednesday February 9th and 16th, at 8:00 PM. The C Word was named BEST SOLO SHOW OF 2010 by Time Out NY.

Recent Golden Globe & Emmy winner Jane Lynch is currently working on memoir titled 'Happy Accidents' which will be released in September 2011, as reported by The New York Times. The GLEE star's book will cover the beginning of her career in improv comedy and character roles in hit films such as Role Models and Best in Show as well as her work in her critically acclaimed GLEE role, Sue Sylvester. Lynch will also discuss her personal struggle with alcoholism and homosexuality and her personal connection to Sue Sylvester.

Christina Applegate, star of stage and screen, has confirmed to E! News that she and her fiancé Martyn LeNoble welcomed a baby girl into their family. Sadie Grace LeNoble was born Thursday, January 27 in Los Angeles. A representative for Christina and Martyn said that 'mother and daughter are doing great.'

Therapy Lounge, located at 348 W.52nd Street (between 8th and 9th Aves.), is thrilled to continue our newest addition to the Therapy line-up, BROADWAY BROUHAHA. Every Tuesday from 11pm until Midnight, pros from Broadway belt it out on the stage upstairs at Therapy Lounge. Join host BRANDON CUTRELL (Bistro, MAC and Nightlife Award winner) for this weekly party in the theatre district. While there is no cover charge or minimum for this event, it is 21 and over only.

Tyler Perry has been announced as the title character in 'I, Alex Cross' as reported by Variety. Rob Cohen will direct the project which currently does not have a release date.

As Valentine's Day approaches, Hedgerow Theatre, America's First Repertory Theatre, enters the comedy portion of its winter repertory schedule with Neil Simon's comic gem Plaza Suite, Feb. 9-March 6. Janet Kelsey directs the production.

Shoshana Bean, known for her roles in WICKED and HAIRSPRAY, has released a new single that she co-wrote with singer-composer-lyricist Scott Alan. The song is titled 'A Little Hope' and was originally written for the 2009 Broadway in South Africa benefit concert. 'A Little Hope' was arranged and orchestrated by Jesse Vargas, and is now available for purchase on iTunes.

With awards season in full swing, Documentary Channel (DOC) will present a special four-day 'Oscar Weekend' block of Academy Award winning and nominated favorites in primetime, beginning Thursday, Feb. 24. DOC also will premiere an all-new Oscar-themed special episode of 'DocTalk,' featuring exclusive interviews with this year's 83rd Academy Award nominees including 'Exit Through the Gift Shop' producer Jaimie D'Cruz, 'Waste Land' director Lucy Walker, 'Restrepo' director Sebastian Junger, and 'Inside Job' director Charles Ferguson.

Kate Walsh will return to ABC's Grey's Anatomy for an upcoming musical episode, according to TVGuide.com. Walsh currently stars as Dr. Addison Montgomery in Private Practice, ABC's spin-off series from Grey's Anatomy.

The League of Professional Theatre Women (LPTW) is pleased to host Arielle Tepper Madover as the guest speaker at the LPTW's annual Leadership Luncheon. Ms. Tepper Madover will share her insights into producing new works for the New York theatre today, and the Summer Play Festival.

Voice casting has been announced for the upcoming Dreamworks Animation film 'Rise of the Guardians.' Included in the cast are Chris Pine, Hugh Jackman, Alec Baldwin, Isla Fisher and Jude Law, as reported by Variety. The screenplay was written by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, who recently released a film version of his Pulitzer Prize winning play Rabbit Role.