Watch GODSPELL & Sutton Foster on PROJECT RUNWAY!February 18, 2012Broadway's new revival of Stephen Schwartz's GODSPELL was featured on Lifetime Television's acclaimed reality competition 'Project Runway All Stars,' February 16. In the episode, the contestants competed for their 'Broadway debut' when Stephen Schwartz challenged the All Stars to put together an outfit for inclusion in the Broadway production of GODSPELL. The episode also featured ANYTHING GOES star and Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as a guest judge.
Bucks County Playhouse Announces Rennovation PlansFebruary 18, 2012At an open house event held on February 16, Bucks County Playhouse (BCP), the legendary and beloved theater in New Hope, Pennsylvania, revealed exciting and sweeping renovation plans to its storied facilities. The long-term vision is centered on how to make the Playhouse more functional, self-sustaining, and enjoyable for all who visit, and these renovations will be executed in phases.
Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, et al. Win NAACP Image AwardsFebruary 18, 2012The 43rd Annual NAACP Image Awards were held on Friday, February 17 at the Shrine Auditorium. The awards were hosted by Sanaa Latham and Anthony Mackie. According to Deadline.com, 'The Help' was the big winner of the night, taking home the award for Outstanding Motion Picture. The film's stars Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer won Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture.
STAGE TUBE: Lapine & Blankenbuehler Talk ANNIE!February 18, 2012Director James Lapine and Choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler talk about the return of ANNIE, which is headed to Broadway in the Fall. See audition footage and hear what the have to say about the new revival below!
John Leguizamo Joins ABC's 'Only Fools and Horses'February 18, 2012According to Deadline.com, actor and comedian John Leguizamo is set to star in the new ABC pilot, 'Only Fools and Horses.' The comedy is based on the British format. It is adapted and executive produced by Steven Cragg and Brian Bradley. It is also executive produced by Leguizamo's manager Jeff Golenberg.
Julie White Signs on to NBC's 'Go On'February 18, 2012Deadline.com announced that Tony Award winner Julie White has been cast in the new NBC pilot, 'Go On.' The comedy is written and executive produced by Scott Silveri (Friends). It is also executive produced by Karey Burke and directed by Todd Holland.
Romney Announces Plans to Reduce National Arts FundingFebruary 18, 2012According to The Huffington Post, GOP candidate Mitt Romney said that he would reduce National Arts funding by half. He would 'enact deep reductions' in cultural and art grantmaking agencies, such as the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities.'
AUDIO: First Listen- Katherine McPhee & Megan Hilty Sing 'Call Me' & 'Crazy Dreams' on 2nd Episode of SMASH!February 12, 2012On the February 13th episode of NBC's new musical drama series SMASH entitled 'Callbacks', Ivy (Megan Hilty) and Karen (Katharine McPhee) jump through hoops for the brilliant but temperamental director Derek Wills (Jack Davenport) as they pursue the role of a lifetime. Meanwhile, Julia (Debra Messing) and her husband Frank (Brian d'Arcy James), are frustrated by the red tape of an international adoption process, and Eileen (Anjelica Huston) fights to finance her new musical in the midst of an acrimonious divorce. Christian Borle, Raza Jaffrey, and Jaime Cepero also star. The episode airs Monday, February 13th at 10:00 pm/ET.
Sinfonia Toronto Announces 2012-2013 season February 12, 2012Sinfonia Toronto has just announced its 2012-2013 season, the orchestra's 14th under the artistic direction of conductor Nurhan Arman. Next season the orchestra will again present a 7-concert Masterpiece Series featuring a rich variety of guest artists. All concerts except the season's opening concert will take place in Glenn Gould Studio. The series will open on October 27 with a special Gala Concert at George Weston Recital Hall featuring the cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan. Mr. Hakhnazaryan became an instant sensation last June when he won the Gold Medal at the Tchaikovsky International Competition in Moscow. The October 27 concert with Sinfonia Toronto will be Mr. Hakhnazaryan's Canadian debut.
Actor Philip Bruns Dies at 80February 12, 2012According to published reports, actor Philip Bruns has died at the age of 80. It has been reported that he died of natural causes on Wednesday, February 8th.
Aya Cash Joins Allison Janney in NBC's 'Friday Night Dinner'February 12, 2012According to Deadline.com, Aya Cash along with Kevin Bigley and Gil Ozeri will join the previously cast Allison Janney and Tony Shalhoub in the new NBC pilot 'Friday Night Dinner'. Greg Daniels' pilot is based on the UK comedy of the same name.