Jeff Dennhardt - Page 13

Tonight, 'American Idol' presented a special episode, benefitting 'Idol Gives Back,' the historic Emmy Award-winning television event and music celebration, that has raised more than $140 million to benefit charities around the world and across the United States. Tonight, 'Idol' saluted a number of charities, including Feeding America, Save the Children, the United Nations Foundation, the Elton John Aids Foundation, and Idol Aid.

The top seven contestants of 'American Idol' kicked off the week with a set of inspirational songs led by the incomparable Alicia Keys. Keys was brought in due to her talent as well as her charity involvement, specifically working with families suffering from HIV and AIDS, as the show celebrates 'Idol Gives Back' this week. Some of the performances were perfect for the theme, while other lacked inspiration and felt as though they could have been performed any other week. As the competition heats up, the contestants will have to give standout performances weekly, and some of them failed to grow this week, while others had fantastic showings.

London's National Theatre will host the premiere of Tasmin Oglesby's REALLY OLD, LIKE FORTY FIVE beginning tonight, February 3rd. Tamsin Oglesby's furious comedy confronts head-on our embarrassment and fear about old age. It exposes a society in which compassion vies with pragmatism and, by asking unequivocal questions, it comes up with some extraordinary answers.

Estimated Weekend Movie Box Office: April 16 - April 18, 2010.

ENJOY -- the comedy by the renowned, contemporary Japanese playwright Toshiki Okada -- will extend one week Off-Broadway through May 1, it has been announced by The Play Company, whose production of the play at 59E59 Theaters has enjoyed considerable critical and popular acclaim since it began previews on March 27 and opened April 6, 2010.

A second round of auditions has been scheduled for the "Art of Cabaret - Master Classes in Song Performance" which will be presented at THE PERRY-MANSFIELD PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL & CAMP (40755 RCR 36 Steamboat Springs, CO - 970-879-7125) the week of August 23rd through 30th. Master Teachers include Andrea Marcovicci, Karen Mason, Christopher Denny, Barry Kleinbort, Shelly Markham and David Gaines.

String quartet Crucible (Cornelius Dufallo and Chris Otto, violins; John King, viola; and Alex Waterman, cello) will perform music from composer John King's new CD "10 Mysteries" at NYC's Roulette on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 8:30 pm.

Tickets are going fast for the Pinckney Players' final show of the season, Mitch Albom's "Duck Hunter Shoots Angel" at the Jane Tasch Theatre in Pinckney. This play is an out-of-this-world tale full of magical moments and unexpected second chances and has a surprise ending that few theatre goers see coming.

No Strings Theatre Company in association with Black Box Theatre has announced their 2010-2011 season. The season will feature A DELICATE BALANCE, LONE STAR LAUNDRY & BOURBON, COCKEYED, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, SPITFIRE GRILL, AND BOOM.

Two-time OBIE Award-winner Matthew Maguire performs his acclaimed solo show 'Wild Man' as a benefit for Son of Semele.

Positive Motions Foundation in association with the Glendale Philharmonic Association and Positive Motions Concert Series, Ruslan Biryukov, Producer and Artistic Director, will present 'FOR ALL OUR MOTHERS,' a concert in honor of Mother's Day, to be presented on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Glendale; 209 N. Louise Street (at Wilson Avenue); Glendale, CA 91206.

FMPAT will present it's Young Artist Training Program's production of Peter Pan, lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, music by Mark Charlap and Jule Styne, and book by J.M. Barrie. This production is directed by Stephanie Riggs with musical direction by Adam C. Wright from April 28 to May 8.

Green Day and AMERICAN IDIOT director Michael Mayer recently sat down to discuss the parallels of their album-turned-musical AMERICAN IDIOT to more classic musical theatre shows.

Hosted by WABC-7 News Anchor Michelle Charlesworth and Tony Award nominee & LEND ME A TENOR star Tony Shaloub, WABC is set to bring viewers on a sneak peek at Broadway's upcoming and newest shows.

The George St. Playhouse recently released a preview of their current production, A.R. Gurney's SYLVIA, starring Rachel Dracht. SYLVIA is directed by David Saint and will run through April 25th, 2010.

Jeff Daniels recently spoke with the New York Post about his favorite New York City locations to listen to the city's hottest music. Daniels said he will often check out the Birdland Jazz Club to find the cities hot tunes.