Photo Flash: Channing, Fleming, et al. Keep the Spirit AliveAugust 23, 2010Margaret O'Brien, Rhonda Fleming and Carol Channing were on hand to greet and thank WWII Veterans in Los Angeles on August 14th in true Hollywood Canteen style as thousands across the nation gathered in over 200 cities to Keep the Spirit of '45 Alive! The grassroots campaign was created to promote a national day of remembrance for greatest generation. Also in attendance were Kelly Stewart on behalf of her father, WWII Veteran Jimmy Stewart and actress and USO performer Kate Linder of The Young & the Restless, who had been one of the artists to attend the first event launch announcing the plans for this event and the resolution going through Congress at the time. Two very special guest were Bea Cohen, who at 101 shared memories of the WWII Experience and that day in in 1945 and WWII Veteran Harry Kullijian, who reiterated that 'You've all heard that there were no atheists in fox holes, but there also weren't any skin colors, religions or political parties. You knew you were Americans and that was all you needed to know.'
Photo Flash: Noel Paul Stookey Performs in StoningtonAugust 23, 2010Noel Paul Stookey. Noel Paul Stookey who has recorded over 45 albums, both as part of the legendary trio Peter, Paul and Mary and as a solo artist performs at the Stonington Opera House. In addition to his performance life, Stookey oversees Neworld Multimedia, presenting new artists and creating children s TV shows and music. The royalties from his classic Wedding Song go to the Public Domain Foundation, where nearly $2 million has been put to work for charitable causes.
Photo Flash: LEAP OF FAITH Reveals Rehearsal PhotosAugust 20, 2010The full cast is set for the world premiere of the new musical 'Leap of Faith,' which will begin performances at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on September 11, 2010 and continue through October 24. The opening is scheduled for October 3. Check out the new rehearsal photos below.
Photo Flash: Britney Spears on GLEEAugust 19, 2010With the Season 2 premiere of GLEE rapidly appoaching, anticipation for the much talked about Britney Spears episode is growing daily. Check out this photo of GLEE's Brittany, played by Heather Morris, posing with the pop music superstar.
Photo Flash: Matrix Theatre Releases NEIGHBORS Production ShotsAugust 19, 2010Subtitled 'A Play with Cartoons,' Neighbors is guaranteed to be the most provocative play you'll see this year. Following on the heels of last season's multiple award-winning production of Stick Fly, Joseph Stern's Matrix Theatre Company is back with Brenden Jacobs-Jenkins' shocking, explosive, and wildly theatrical new play that examines race relations in post-racial America. Nataki Garrett directs the West Coast premiere at The Matrix Theatre, August 28 through October 24, with previews beginning August 19.
New Art Revealed for BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSONAugust 19, 2010Following its successful run at The Public Theater, BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON will begin performances on Broadway at the Bernard Jacobs Theatre (242 W. 45th Street) on September 20, 2010 and officially open on October 13, 2010. Check out the new art that was recently revealed on the BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON website below.
Photo Flash: Don Quixote Premieres in MoscowAugust 19, 2010 Anastasia Sitnikova as Doctor and Sergei Volobuyev as Don Quixote perform in a scene from I, Don Quixote ballet staged by Boris Eifman State Academic Ballet Theater at the Lensovet Place of Culture.
Photo Flash: Clubbed Thumb Releases ROADKILL CONFIDENTIAL Press PhotosAugust 18, 2010Obie Award-winning Clubbed Thumb, celebrating their 15th season, proudly present the World Premiere of Roadkill Confidential, written by Sheila Callaghan and directed by Kip Fagan. Roadkill Confidential runs Off-Broadway from September 7 - 28, 2010 in a limited engagement at the 3LD Art & Technology Center, located at 80 Greenwich Street (at Rector Street) in NYC. Previews begin September 7 for a September 10 opening.