Gavin Creel Talks Upcoming Role and Activism Ahead of Florida Concert
by Ashlee Latimer - Dec 26, 2016
For the first time since 2011, Gavin Creel is headed to South Florida later this week with Seth Rudetsky to open the third season of Parker Playhouse's Broadway Concert Series. Ahead of the performance, he sat down with the Miami Herald to talk about his career, the current state of the country, and where he sees his role in future activist efforts.
The Nash Presents PAPA, BIRDSEED, and More in August
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 2, 2015
August storms in to Phoenix with a blast of incredible jazz, as local and visiting artists fill the calendar at The Nash. BIRDSEED brings an all - Charlie Parker concert, the new funky band MR. PEOPLE hit the stage for First Friday, and PAPA DEFRANCESCO shows audiences where son Joey got his chops from.
Catherine Zeta-Jones Hosts Benefit Paying Tribute to Hollywood and Broadway
by Lauren Wolman - Oct 16, 2011
Stars from Hollywood and Broadway came together tonight for a one-of-a-kind performance featuring some of the biggest names from stage and screen to benefit the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF). Catherine Zeta-Jones returned to host the evening, marking the 6th anniversary of the event and raising $1 million. Funds raised during the evening support the numerous essential health and social services the MPTF provides to more than 60,000 entertainment industry members every year.
GLEE's Outdone by 'Rudolph,' Still Hits Season High this Week
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 3, 2009
The only program that can compete with GLEE? One 45-year-old animated holiday special also known as 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' on CBS, which drew 10.7 million viewers and a 3.8 preliminary rating among adults 18-49. This makes Rudolph the highest-rated holiday special of 2009 to date, although it's rating were 10% when it aired this same time in 2008.