Browner, Rep. Gutierrez et al. To Appear On MEET THE PRESS 5/30May 28, 2010This Sunday: It is now being called the worst leak in U.S. history, surpassing the Exxon Valdez disaster, and forcing the resignation of the head of the agency that oversees offshore drilling. When will workers finally get the spill under control? And what is the plan to clean up the affected areas and help the Gulf residents impacted by the leak? We'll ask the point person for President Obama on energy and environmental policy: Carol Browner.
ABC's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE Wins 2010 SILVER CLIO Award For Innovative MediaMay 28, 2010'Jimmy Kimmel Live' was awarded a SILVER CLIO in the Innovative Media category for its partnership project with Warner Brothers' film 'The Informant,' as the two teamed up to create 'Guillermo in the Informant.' 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' was recognized with its award in the digital gallery of the Skylight Studios Soho in New York during last night's CLIO Awards presentation of Interactive & Innovative Awards.
Isherwood Says Lane Is 'Greatest Entertainer'May 28, 2010Noted theatre critic Charles Isherwood has written a virtual valentine to theatre favorite Nathan Lane, currently starring on Broadway in the new musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY.
Photo Flash: SYCAMORE TREES At Signature TheatreMay 28, 2010Signature Theatre, the current recipient of the Tony Award® for Regional Theatre, presents the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees by Ricky Ian Gordon, composer of the acclaimed opera The Grapes of Wrath and the OBIE Award-winning Orpheus and Euridice, as well as the musicals My Life with Albertine and Dream True. Gordon's autobiographical setting of his family's struggles and triumphs over 50 years, Sycamore Trees will run through June 13, 2010 in the intimate playing space of the 276-seat MAX Theatre.
Photo Flash: SCR's BEN AND THE MAGIC PAINTBRUSHMay 27, 2010A pair of plucky orphans fall into the clutches of a greedy couple in the final installment of SCR's 2009-2010 Theatre for Young Audiences season. Ben and the Magic Paintbrush, adapted by Bathsheba Doran from a Chinese folk tale, has its world premiere May 21 through June 6 on the Julianne Argyros stage.
McVey, Moriber & Picardo To Star In ROCKET BOYS Industry Presentation 6/7May 27, 2010Rocket Boys, the musical based on the classic New York Times #1 bestseller by Homer Hickam (also immortalized in the hit Universal Pictures film October Sky starring Jake Gyllenhaal as Hickam), is preparing for an exclusive industry presentation in New York City, Monday, June 7th, at 2pm and 7pm.
The Grove Theatre Presents Cabaret Night 6/2May 27, 2010The Grove Theatre invites you to join us on Wednesday, June 2nd for 'Cabaret Night' At The Grove. Come enjoy Broadway and pop tunes, performed by the talented cast of Urinetown, currently running At the Grove. This evening of entertaining music is one not to be missed, and can be enjoyed by all ages.
Urban Research Theater presents PLAY/WAR 7/15-8/14May 27, 2010URBAN RESEARCH THEATER presents the world premiere of PLAY/WAR, an explosive journey through intimacy, violence, and liberation. The performance explores the intermingling of play and war through an encounter between two nameless men, one in army camouflage and the other wearing a business suit. Over the course of the hour-long performance, the relationship of these two men passes through aggressive confrontation, childhood innocence, erotic potential, and more. PLAY/WAR explores contemporary masculinity through original dialogue, choreography, and songs ranging in style from traditional folk and sacred music to hip-hop.
Photo Flash: Connecticut Repertory Theatre's RENT 5/27-6/6May 27, 2010Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, opens its Nutmeg Summer Series with the rock musical, Rent, running May 27 through June 6 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre (Lower Jorgensen). The preview performance takes place on May 27 at 7:30 p.m. , and Opening Night is May 28 at 8 p.m.
Connecticut Repertory Theatre Presents RENT 5/27-6/6May 27, 2010Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, opens its Nutmeg Summer Series with the rock musical, Rent, running May 27 through June 6 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre (Lower Jorgensen). The preview performance takes place on May 27 at 7:30 p.m. , and Opening Night is May 28 at 8 p.m.
Lookingglass Theatre Company Announces Return Of LOOKINGGLASS ALICE 6/16-8/1May 27, 2010Lookingglass Theatre Company proudly announces the return of its circus-inspired theatrical events Lookingglass Alice, adapted and directed by Ensemble Member David Catlin. Lookingglass Alice will run at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave., June 16-August 1, 2010. The press performance is Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at 7:30 p.m.