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EDINBURGH 2022: Jordan Gray Guest Blog

Guest Blog: Jordan Gray brings effervescent new comedy show to the Fringe

EDINBURGH 2022: Brennan Reece Q&A

BWW catches up with Brennan Reece to chat about bringing Crowded to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

BRUCE MCCULLOCH: TALES OF BRAVERY AND STUPIDITY to be Presented Off-Broadway

Comedian, actor, writer, director and Kid In The Hall, Bruce McCulloch has announced the off-Broadway run of his new show, Bruce McCulloch: Tales of Bravery and Stupidity, running June 1 – 12 at SoHo Playhouse.

Alexander Goudie to Be Showcased in An Artist's Life, Act I at The Scottish Gallery

This new exhibition at The Scottish Gallery charts his beginnings in post-war Paisley in the 1940s, student years at Glasgow School of Art in the 1950s and his early career – a period in which Goudie embarked upon a life-long project to document the evolving landscape and culture of his wife’s homeland, Brittany.

Eddi Reader Celebrates 40 Years on Stage With New Tour

One of Scotland's greatest living female voices Eddi Reader will be celebrating  her 40th year on stage with a ‘40 Years Live’ concert, which tours to the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill on Tuesday 5 October 2021. Support comes from prestigious Scottish folk artist Findlay Napier.

QUARTET Comes to Limelight Theatre This September

Written by Ronald Harwood and directed by Gwen Browning at Limelight Theatre, Quartet is set in an aged care home with Cecily, Reggie and Wilfred ready to celebrate Verdi's birthday with an annual concert. 

QUARTET Comes to Limelight Theatre

Get ready to laugh, sigh and cry a little as four retired opera singers take you into the bittersweet world of facing up to age and mortality.

The Players Presents A Pipe Night Honoring Joe Iconis On Monday

The Players announces its next Pipe Night, honoring Tony Award-nominated composer and writer Joe Iconis (Be More Chill). A favorite Players tradition that has celebrated significant cultural figures for over a century, the Pipe Night for Mr. Iconis will be held on Monday, September 9th starting at 6:30 pm at The Players, located at 16 Gramercy Park South. 

Bird College - Conservatoire For Dance And Musical Theatre Announces John Reid As The College's New Patron

Bird College - Conservatoire for Dance and Musical Theatre today announces the appointment of John Reid as a new patron, working alongside the President Stephen Mear and joining patrons Gary Avis, Christopher Biggins, Baroness Tessa Blackstone, Gavin Lee, Lara Pulver, Liz Robertson and Dougie Squires OBE MVO, adding to the breadth of ambassadors within the arts.

Comedian Hannah Gadsby Will Bring DOUGLAS Off-Broadway This Summer

WestBeth Entertainment will present HANNAH GADSBY'S latest solo show, DOUGLAS, for a 4-week limited engagement, July 23 - August 17, at the Daryl Roth Theater (101 East 15th Street). Tickets go on sale to the general public on Sunday, April 14 at 10:00am at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

The music video of Billy Boyd performing THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES' end title song, 'The Last Goodbye' has just been released, and you can check it out below!

A new behind-the-scenes look at Benedict Cumberbatch's motion capture sessions for THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG have been released as part of the bonus features on the DVD/Blu-ray set. Check it out below!

The directorial debut of Dustin Hoffman, QUARTET is a comedy starring Maggie Smith (HARRY POTTER franchise, GNOMEO AND JULIET), Billy Connolly (GULLIVER'S TRAVELS, THE LAST SAMURAI), Michael Gambon (HARRY POTTER franchise, THE KING'S SPEECH) and Pauline Collins (ALBERT NOBBS, FROM TIME TO TIME). QUARTET tells the story of Reggie (Courtenay), Wilf (Connolly) and Cissy (Collins) who reside in Beecham House, a home for retired opera singers. Each year they stage a concert to celebrate Verdi's birthday, which also raises funds for the home. Reggie's ex-wife Jean (Smith) arrives at the home and creates tension, playing the diva part but refusing to sing in the concert. QUARTET was written by Sir Ronald Harwood.

Eminent artists, friends and peers of this year's seven honorees converged in Washington, D.C., on December 2, 2012 to present entertaining and heartfelt tributes at THE 35TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS. Below, check out highlights of the special evening!

Kennedy Center Honoree David Letterman got personal with fellow recipients Led Zeppelin and Dustin Hoffman on CBS's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN. Check out the clips below!

Eminent artists, friends and peers of this year's seven honorees converged in Washington, D.C., on December 2, 2012 to present entertaining and heartfelt tributes at THE 35TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, an entertainment special to be broadcast Wednesday, Dec. 26 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Get a sneak peek below!

Billy Connolly was a guest on CONAN earlier this week. Click below to watch the interview, as he tells Conan about smoking a bible. Yes, smoking a bible.

Dustin Hoffman makes his directorial debut in QUARTET, which hits theaters December 28. The all-star cast includes Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay, Billy Connolly, Pauline Collins, Michael Gambon and Sheridan Smith. Check out the just-released trailer below!

The second TV spot has aired for Peter Jackson's highly anticipated film THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY. The film opens December 14th. Check out the ad below!

The first TV spot has aired for Peter Jackson's highly anticipated film THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY. The film opens December 14th. Check out the ad below!