Partch Returns To REDCAT 6/2-3May 17, 2010Outfitted with an amazing array of custom-built microtonal instruments, Partch, continues its ongoing survey of the profound music of Harry Partch with two evenings of microtonal music and experimental film. Under the direction of John Schneider, the ensemble returns for a sixth year to REDCAT with Even Wild Horses presented on Wednesday, June 2 and again on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at the Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater. Curtain for the performances is 8:30pm.
Bristol Riverside Theatre Announces 2010-11 SeasonMay 17, 2010Bristol Riverside Theatre announces its 2010-11 season of four plays and one musical featuring Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Jeffrey Hatcher, Old Wicked Songs by John Marans, The Little Prince by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar, All My Sons by Arthur Miller, and Little Women with book by Allan Knee, music by Jason Howland and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein.
Shows Developed At Berkeley Rep Receive Outer Critics Circle AwardsMay 17, 2010Today, with the announcement of its annual awards, the Outer Critics Circle recognized two shows developed at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Carrie Fisher won the award for Outstanding Solo Performance with Wishful Drinking, and Kevin Adams of American Idiot was honored for Outstanding Lighting Design. The Outer Critics Circle - the official organization of writers covering New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers, national publications, and other media beyond Broadway - has given awards since 1950.
Hallmark Channel Original Movie JACK'S FAMILY ADVENTURE Premieres 7/17May 17, 2010A family more dependent on technology than each other goes off the grid in 'Jack's Family Adventure' a Hallmark Channel Original Movie premiering Saturday, July 17 (9p.m. ET/PT 8C). Emmy(R) winner Peter Strauss ('The Jericho Mile') stars as a modern-day cowboy alongside veteran performers Jonathan Silverman ('Weekend at Bernies') and DeDee Pfeiffer ('Cybill') in a story that reminds us it's not how many times you fall off the horse that matters, it's how many times you climb back in the saddle.
SNL Delivers Top-Rated Season Finale In Five YearsMay 17, 2010The 35th season finale of 'Saturday Night Live' has delivered the show's highest metered-market household rating for a season-ender in five years, according to 'live plus same day' in-home viewing figures from the 56 local markets metered by Nielsen Media Research.
Miss Michigan USA Crowned 'Miss USA 2010' During Live NBC TelecastMay 17, 2010Last night, during one of the year's most watched live television events, a star-studded panel of judges chose Miss Michigan USA, Rima Fakih, as Miss USA 2010. Internationally-renowned chef and current 'Celebrity Apprentice' contestant Curtis Stone and 'Today' show co-host and correspondent Natalie Morales hosted the 59th Annual Miss USA Pageant from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in one of the world's most electrifying cities, Las Vegas. The comedic mother-daughter duo Joan and Melissa Rivers were on hand providing backstage color commentary.
A NATION DIVIDED Reporting On Immigration Debuts Across All NBC News Platforms 5/26May 17, 2010According to a recent NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll - the majority of Americans (64 percent) back Arizona's new controversial immigration law. Yet nearly an identical amount (66 percent) believe the law will lead to the discrimination of Latino immigrants who reside in the U.S. legally. NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC and Telemundo take a special look at the complicated topic of immigration during a daylong series of reports on-air and online May 26, 2010.
Affleck, Longoria Parker & Usher Profiled On NBC NIGHTLY NEWS This WeekMay 17, 2010'NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams' will feature the charitable involvement of Sally Field, Ben Affleck, Eva Longoria Parker, Usher and Will Ferrell this week. Each evening, starting today, Monday, May 17, the newscast will feature an actor or artist discussing their personal commitment to an important cause for the broadcast's 'Making a Difference' segments.
CNBC Presents ESCAPE FROM HAVANA: AN AMERICAN STORY 5/27May 17, 2010As the debate over immigration policy in the United States heats up, CNBC unearths an extraordinary chapter in American history that sheds new light on the controversial issue. It is the heart-wrenching tale of a group of immigrants who arrived on U.S. shores as children-without their parents-and have succeeded in America against all odds.
THE READY SET To Release Debut Album 6/15, First Single 'Love Like Woe' Hits 5/24May 17, 2010Alternative-pop solo artist THE READY SET will be releasing his debut album on June 15, 2010. I'm Alive, I'm Dreaming is the first release from the newly minted joint venture between Pete Wentz's Decaydance Records and Sire Records. The album will be a physical exclusive to Hot Topic and will also be available through all digital retailers.
LOST's Cuse And Lindelof Will Present 'Top Ten' List On LETTERMAN 5/19May 17, 2010Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof, the executive producers and creative forces behind the series 'Lost,' will present the Top Ten List on the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Wednesday, May 19 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT). The sixth and final season of 'Lost' wraps up with the series finale on Sunday, May 23.
BBC America Co-Produces New Drama Series OUTCASTSMay 17, 2010BBC AMERICA today announced the co-production of a new high concept drama Outcasts. From Kudos Film & TV, the makers of award-winning and international hit series Life on Mars, MI-5, Hustle and Occupation, Outcasts takes viewers into a new world as it explores humans' drive for power, politics and sex in a new post-earth era. Created by Ben Richards (MI-5), the new explosive series stars Eric Mabius (Ugly Betty, The L Word), Liam Cunningham (Clash Of The Titans) and Hermione Norris (MI-5, Wire In The Blood).
CBS' SURVIVOR Tops Sunday RatingsMay 17, 2010The season finale of SURVIVOR: HEROES VS. VILLAINS was Sunday's number one program in viewers and key demographics, leading CBS to its 10th consecutive Sunday win in viewers and seventh win in the last 10 weeks in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for May 16.
FOX Orders 13-Episode Pickup Of RUNNING WILDE With Will Arnett And Keri RussellMay 17, 2010LIONSGATE (NYSE: LGF), the leading next generation studio, has landed an initial 13-episode pickup order from FOX for its new comedy series RUNNING WILDE, produced in association with Tantamount Studios, Will Arnett, Peter Principato and Paul Young. Starring an ensemble cast led by Arnett and Keri Russell, the half-hour series will debut on FOX this fall, airing Tuesdays at 9:30 PM ET/PT.