Roy Zimmerman has shared a stage with everyone from George Carlin to Bill Clinton. Now he's coming to Cinnabar Theater in Sonoma County so local folks can enjoy the hilarious satirist who has delighted audiences on NPR, HBO, MTV and nationwide.
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will present a special night of programming focusing on the conversation around Being gay in America on Sunday, October 27. 'Oprah's Next Chapter' leads off the night (9-10 p.m. ET/PT) and will feature an in-depth conversation with Oprah and popular gay celebrities including comedienne Wanda Sykes, 'Modern Family' star Jesse Tyler Ferguson and 'Scandal' star Dan Bucatinsky. Immediately following is the world television premiere of the groundbreaking documentary 'Bridegroom' (10 p.m. - 12 a.m. ET/PT) from filmmaker and 'Designing Women' creator Linda Bloodworth Thomason. The film chronicles the true story of a gay couple facing the insurmountable obstacles presented by the lack of protection that is supplied by legal marriage.
The Rockefeller Foundation today announced that Sir Elton John will be the recipient of its Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be conferred during the Foundation's Centennial year at its upcoming event - 'A Celebration of American Philanthropy'
BRIDEGROOM tells the emotional journey of Shane and Tom, two young men in a loving and committed relationship that was cut short by a tragic accident. Starting on October 27, this heartbreaking yet inspirational documentary from producer Shane Bitney Crone
Five talented musicians are joining forces to present "Ride the Chariot," an evening of African American songs including such favorites such as "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," "Steal Away," "A City Called Heaven," "Ain't Got Time to Die," among others. Performing are Rashard Allen, baritone; Jessica Gondwe, soprano; Naomi Christine Leapheart, contralto; Christyan Seay, tenor and Maria Thompson Corley, pianist.
'After reviewing and prioritizing our slate of movie/mini-series development, we've decided that we will no longer continue developing the Hillary Clinton mini-series,' the network announced today - just a few hours CNN also confirmed they'd scrapped their own Clinton documentary.
Tickets for these special performances range in price from $25 - $159 and are available beginning today, September 30, at 10 a.m. online at beachblanketbabylon.com, by phone at 415-421-4222, or at the Beach Blanket Babylon Box Office (678 Green Street, San Francisco).
CNN's Piers Morgan sat down with one of the only five living presidents last night, as he was joined by Bill Clinton for an insightful and engaging primetime interview.
In a bold move that signals its evolution from a company that provides aid to one that also invests in the communities in which it gives, TOMS has announced that it will manufacture new pairs of shoes in Haiti beginning in January 2014. The announcement was made today during the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting by TOMS Founder and Chief Shoe Giver, Blake Mycoskie, in revealing the CGI commitment named 'Large Scale Shoe Production and Job Creation in Haiti.'
"We're looking forward to connecting with innovators and collaborators
who share Hyatt's passion for caring for people and creating thriving
communities all over the world," said Webb. "CGI's vision of mobilizing
for impact and turning ideas into positive actions is exactly what Hyatt
is all about. Through our collaboration with CGI and a variety of
partners, we can create lasting, scalable success in the neighborhoods
where our hotels are located, where our associates live and work and our
guests come to visit. As our company continues on its journey to make a
difference, we will continue to work with partners and allies that also
have human care and human spirit at the heart of their business."
Natya Dance Theatre, Chicago's critically-acclaimed and longest running dance company rooted in the Indian dance-theater technique of Bharata Natyam, returns to the Harris Theater with the World Premiere of The Seventh Love, an exploration of love in eastern teachings based on the life of the god Krishna. The Seventh Love is conceived by Natya Associate Artistic Director Krithika Rajagopalan in collaboration with David Kersnar, a founding member of Chicago's Tony Award-winning Lookingglass Theatre, and is written and directed by Kersnar and choreographed by Natya Founder and Artistic Director Hema Rajagopalan. Natya presents The Seventh Love in one performance only at the Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph Street, Saturday, November 2 at 7:30 pm.
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. 54 Below also launched its series of late night events. Joining Tuesday nights' popular 'Backstage' with Susie Mosher is 15:54, and more:
Steve Silver's Beach Blanket Babylon, the world's longest running musical revue, welcomes the season with special holiday performances beginning Wednesday, November 20, 2013. Packed with hilarious spoofs of pop culture & political characters, the holiday show also features a chorus line of tap dancing Christmas trees, special parodies of traditional Christmas carols and the gigantic Yuletide hat.
Former President Bill Clinton will visit the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN Monday, Sept. 23 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, kicking off a week of superstar guests to visit the show next week.
GAL LUSKY, CEO and Founder of Israeli Flying Aid (IFA), a non-profit volunteer group providing humanitarian life-saving aid and relief to communities in areas stricken by natural disaster or territorial conflicts, will travel from the war-town Syrian and Jordanian border where one million refugee children have fled from chemical bombings, to be one of four special guests of RABBI DAVID BARON at Yom Kippur High Holy Day Services on the Eve of Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre) today, September 13, 2013 (5774) at 8:00 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theatre
Comedian, actor and impressionist Frank Caliendo has been making people laugh his whole career. He is known for his dead-on impressions of famous actors, politicians, broadcasters and talk show hosts like Al Pacino, Bill Clinton, John Madden and more! On stage, Caliendo's high-energy act is a blend of observations, impressions, characters and anecdotal stories that build to a frenetic pace. Caliendo is one comedian that should not be missed!
'A Young Lady of Property' opens tonight, September 11, 2013, with a limited run through September 29 in the Studio Theatre of the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center (HVPA) on the campus of HCC. For tickets and additional information, visitwww.repstage.org or call 443-518-1500.
This month readers will gain behind-the-scenes access to the back story of Joseph O'Dell's conviction and execution when 'The Corruption of Innocence: A Journey for Justice' makes its debut. Lori St John, Esq., founder and director of the Innocence Project at Rutgers School of Law, shares the riveting details and underlying politics of her almost four year battle to discover the truth and prevent the unjust execution of Joseph O'Dell. St John discusses for the first time why she married a death row inmate hours before his scheduled execution, and reveals what steps the Department of Corrections and the Commonwealth of Virginia took to protect their conviction, at all costs.