A. Wilson News

 Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures (MGM) have partnered to develop a live action motion picture based on Mattel's classic American Girl® line of books and dolls.

Thalia's Umbrella is thrilled to present the Seattle premiere of Bess Wohl's (mostly) silent comedy Small Mouth Sounds at 12th Avenue Arts April 18 to May 11, 2019.

In the hilarious new comedy THE HUSTLE, Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson star as female scam artists, one low rent and the other high class, who team up to take down the dirty rotten men who have wronged them.

ANN WILSON of Heart, whose IMMORTAL album (BMG) has garnered radio success and critical acclaim, is heading to NYC next week for two high-profile events: The Woman's Day 16th Annual Red Dress Awards Tuesday, February 12 at the Appel Room at Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City and iHeartMedia presents iHeartRadio ICONS with Ann Wilson of HEART at the iHeart Theater.

Riverside Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director/CEO Allen D. Cornell and Managing Director/COO Jon R. Moses, present one of Broadway's great musicals and the Lerner and Loewe classic, My Fair Lady. Sponsored by Bill & Laura Frick and Riverside Theatre's Patron Producers Group, My Fair Lady performs on the Stark Stage from March 12-31, 2019

From YouTube and Laugh Out Loud, the second season of YouTube Original series KEVIN HART: WHAT THE FIT launches today, February 7th, 2019, on Kevin's LOL Network on YouTube.  The first episode features Rebel Wilson alongside Kevin as they attempt to learn karate. Created by Hart, Matt Kunitz, David Shumsky and Rebecca Shumsky Quinn in association with Lionsgate, the series will continue to merge ridiculous workouts with hilarious special guest celebrity appearances throughout all 10 episodes. The series is available to audiences around the world on the Laugh Out Loud Network on YouTube, with new episodes airing every Thursday and bonus footage hitting every Monday.

'Bring it On' meets 'Dreamgirls' in the girl-group musical, 'Betty and the Belrays' by William Electric Black aka Ian Ellis James, which will be presented by Theater for the New City January 31 to February 17. The piece tells the story of three white female singers from Detroit who struggle to change a racially divided society by singing for a black record label. Book and lyrics are by William Electric Black. Music is by Black, Valerie Ghent (arranger/keyboards for Ashford & Simpson) and Gary Schreiner. Choreography is by Jeremy Lardieri. Director is Mr. Black.

YouTube today debuted the highly anticipated trailer for SEASON 2 of YouTube Original series KEVIN HART: WHAT THE FIT on Hart's Laugh Out Loud Network on YouTube. Created by Hart, Matt Kunitz, David Shumsky and Rebecca Shumsky Quinn in association with Lionsgate, the comedy will continue to merge ridiculous workouts with hilarious special guest celebrity appearances throughout all 10 episodes. 

The Joyce Theater Foundation (Linda Shelton, Executive Director) is pleased to welcome the return of Camille A. Brown & Dancers with the New York premiere of ink, the conclusion of the Bessie Award-winning dance theater trilogy about identity, from February 5-10 at The Joyce Theater. Tickets, ranging in price from $10-$40, can be purchased at www.Joyce.org, or by calling JoyceCharge at 212-242-0800. Please note: ticket prices are subject to change. The Joyce Theater is located at 175 Eighth Avenue at West 19th Street. For more information, please visit www.Joyce.org.

Theatre Royal Stratford East has announced the full cast for King Hedley II, which is directed by Artistic Director Nadia Fall. Joining Lenny Henry, who is appearing as smooth-talking hustler Elmore, are Dexter Flanders (Leo), Martina Laird (Ruby), Aaron Pierre (King Hedley), Cherrelle Skeete (Tonya) and Leo Wringer (Stool Pigeon).

Luke Wilson has joined the DC Universe series Stargirl, according to Deadline. Wilson is set to portray mechanic-turned-superhero Pat Dugan, who pilots Stripe, a hulking 15-foot robot of his own invention.

Two nights of sensational soul is heading to Parr Hall in September as Frankly Aretha and Soul Legends grace the stage.

This winter and spring, the Arden Theatre Company in Philadelphia will celebrate the work of late playwright August Wilson with two productions that explore the genius of the iconic writer. Wilson's GEM OF THE OCEAN, the first installment of his decade-by-decade, ten-play chronicle, The American Century Cycle, begins performances on February 27, 2019 at the F. Otto Haas Stage. Starting on March 7, 2019, Wilson's autobiographical solo show, HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED, co-conceived by Todd Kreidler, will play the Bob and Selma Horan Studio Theatre at the Arden's Hamilton Family Arts Center.

What can I say about the 4th Wall production of Kate Hamill's PRIDE & PREJUDICE? I dig it.

'Bring it On' meets 'Dreamgirls' in the girl-group musical, 'Betty and the Belrays' by William Electric Black aka Ian Ellis James, which will be presented by Theater for the New City January 31 to February 17. The piece tells the story of three white female singers from Detroit who struggle to change a racially divided society by singing for a black record label. Book and lyrics are by William Electric Black. Music is by Black, Valerie Ghent (arranger/keyboards for Ashford & Simpson) and Gary Schreiner. Choreography is by Jeremy Lardieri. Director is Mr. Black.

Ovation, America's only arts network, is warming up the winter months with a slate of premium artistic and cultural programming that includes Travel Man, The Pacific: In the Wake of Captain Cook with Sam Neill, the two-part original Ovation special Destination France: The Birthplace of Luxury, and the return of its classic movie strand Red Carpet Cinema every Friday night.

Strawdog Theatre Company celebrates the holidays with its world premiere adaptation of the family classic HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS, based on the book by Eric Kimmel, with book and adaptation by ensemble member Michael Dailey*, music and lyrics by Jacob Combs, direction by Jacqueline Stone and music direction by Rachel Hoovler. HERSHEL will play December 1, 2018 - January 5, 2019 at Strawdog's new home at 1802 W. Berenice Ave.

CHAMPIONSHIPS, the highly-anticipated fourth studio album from multi-platinum rapper & criminal justice reform advocate MEEK MILL arrives at all digital retailers & streaming partners today. The album – which marks the rapper's first full-length album since his release from prison in April – features a blockbuster roster of featured guests including Jay-Z, Drake, Cardi B, Kodak Black, Rick Ross, Ella Mai and more. 

Adam Devine will co-star in the CBS Films' comedy “Lexi,” according to Variety.

It has been reported that R&B superstar Jason Derulo has joined the star-studded cast of the upcoming film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS.