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Everything We Know About the Competing Fred Astaire Biopics
by Michael Major - Feb 14, 2023

It has been reported that two different Fred Astaire biopics are currently in the works. To make matters even more complicated, both actors playing Astaire on the big screen, Jamie Bell and Tom Holland, have played the title role in Billy Elliot in the past. BroadwayWorld has compiled everything we know about each of them so far.

HBO Max Shares August 2020 Highlights
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 20, 2020

From blockbuster films to star-studded new original series, there's plenty of content to enjoy this August on HBO Max.

James Reese Presents Europe WWI Centennial Tribute Concert
by Julie Musbach - May 17, 2018

American ragtime and early jazz bandleader, arranger, and composer, James Reese Europe, will be celebrated at a World War I Centennial Tribute Concert on June 8, 2018 at Symphony Space. The evening will be presented by New York Jazzharmonic Traditional Jazz Sextet under the baton of Ron Wasserman and vocalist Aubrey Barnes. Presented in collaboration with the United States World War I Centennial Commission and the New York Veteran's Alliance.

TCM & Sony Masterworks Celebrate FRED ASTAIRE w/ 2-CD Set
by Christina Raquel - Nov 18, 2013

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and Sony Masterworks team up to celebrate one of Hollywood's most beloved stars: Fred Astaire. The new 2-CD set from Sony Masterworks, Fred Astaire: The Early Years at RKO, is available November 19 and TCM names Astaire their “Star of the Month” for December.

Turner Classic Movies & Sony Masterworks Join Forces to Honor Legendary Fred Astaire
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 15, 2013

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and Sony Masterworks team up to celebrate one of Hollywood's most beloved stars: Fred Astaire.

Rob Marshall, Joel Grey, et al. Head 2011 Astaire Awards Honorary Committee
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 28, 2011

Ava Astaire and Patricia Watt have announced the nominating committee for the 2011 Fred & Adele Astaire Awards, the only awards that recognize excellence in dance on Broadway and in film.

Nominations Announced for 2009 Astaire Awards; Cumming to Host, Rush & Minnelli to Present
by Robert Diamond - May 5, 2009

Nominations for the 2009 Astaire Awards were announced last night at Elaine?s Restaurant by Michael Riedel of the New York Post. These selections were made by this year?s Nominating Committee; Sylviane Gold (Theater Columnist for Dance Magazine), Anna Kisselgoff (former Chief Dance Critic of The New York Times), Wendy Perron (Editor in Chief of Dance Magazine), Linda Winer (Chief Theater Critic of Newsday) and Damian Woetzel (Former Principal Dancer, New York City Ballet). The producers of the 2009 Astaire Awards, which recognizes excellence in dance on stage and in film, are Patricia Watt and Ron Glucksman.

Minnelli, Rush & Cumming Announce 2009 Astaire Award Nominations 5/4
by Eddie Varley - Apr 30, 2009

Patricia Watt and Ron Glucksman, Producers of the 2009 Astaire Awards, have announced that this year's Nominating Committee, Sylviane Gold (Theater Columnist for Dance Magazine), Anna Kisselgoff (former Chief Dance Critic of The New York Times), Wendy Perron (Editor in Chief of Dance Magazine), Linda Winer (Chief Theater Critic of Newsday) and Damian Woetzel (Former Principal Dancer, New York City Ballet), will announce this year's nominees from the best of Broadway and film performances and choreography this season on Monday, May 4 at 7:00pm at Elaine's Restaurant (1703 2nd Avenue at 88th Street). The Astaire Awards recognize excellence in dance on stage and in film.

'Syncopation' Dances to the Stars - and Moon
by Nancy Grossman - Mar 30, 2007

With flawless direction, inventive choreography, and creative design across the board, this play does not miss a beat.