2013 GRAMMY Nominations Announced - Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys), FUN., Jay-Z, Mumford & Sons, Frank Ocean, and Kanye West Top Noms!
by Robert Diamond
- Dec 5, 2012
Overall, Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys), FUN., Jay-Z, Mumford & Sons, Frank Ocean, and Kanye West top the nominations with six each; The Black Keys, Chick Corea, and Miguel each garner five nods; and producer Jeff Bhasker, mastering engineer Bob Ludwig and Nas are each up for four awards.
VIDEO: Trailer - Morgan Freeman Narrates Documentary BREAKING THE TABOO, Online Tomorrow
by Movies News Desk
- Dec 5, 2012
Sundog Pictures announced today the release of their first feature documentary, "Breaking the Taboo," which takes a critical look at the global war on drugs and how it's failed. In making the announcement, Sundog Pictures founder Sam Branson said, "Having spent two years working on Breaking the Taboo, I am convinced, now more than ever, that this is a debate that has to happen. Not just on a local level, in our own communities, but on the global stage." Watch the trailer below!
Immediate Medium Presents THE FUTURE AT THE END OF THE WORLD, 12/10-12
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 26, 2012
To celebrate the conjunction of its 10th anniversary and the "end" of the Mayan calendar, Immediate Medium is creating an immersive, interdisciplinary group performance called The Future at the End of the World. Working with guest curator Andrew Horwitz, Immediate Medium has selected nine makers of dance, theater, performance, music and media to join them in the largely abandoned offices of the James A. Farley Post Office in Midtown Manhattan.
Festival of Voices Announces 2013 Workshop Program
by Kelsey Denette
- Nov 21, 2012
Tasmania's premier winter festival, the Festival of Voices today announced an outstanding lineup of international guest artists to lead their 2013 workshop series, once again ensuring a warm winter of celebration and song.
PBS Presents AMERICAN MASTERS: INVENTING DAVID GEFFEN Tonight
by TV News Desk
- Nov 20, 2012
THIRTEEN's American Masters presents the first film biography of media mogul David Geffen. The Emmy-winning filmmaker Susan Lacy's new documentary features candid interviews with Geffen, Cher, Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, Elton John, Don Henley, Neil Young, Jackson Browne, Nora Ephron, Mike Nichols, Clive Davis, Irving Azo
Major Garrett Named CBS News Chief White House Correspondent
by Caryn Robbins
- Nov 19, 2012
Major Garrett has been named CBS News' Chief White House Correspondent; it was announced by CBS News Chairman and 60 MINUTES Executive Producer Jeff Fager and CBS News President David Rhodes. The appointment is effective on Nov. 25.
THIRTEEN’s American Masters to Air First Film Bio of Media Mogul David Geffen, 11/20
by Tyler Peterson
- Nov 14, 2012
David Geffen's far-reaching influence - as agent, manager, record industry mogul, Hollywood and Broadway producer, and philanthropist - has helped shape American popular culture for the past four decades. Notoriously press and camera-shy, Geffen reveals himself for the first time in the new two-hour documentary American Masters Inventing David Geffen, premiering nationally Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 8 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings). Two-time Emmy®-winning filmmaker, American Masters creator and executive producer Susan Lacy paints an unflinching portrait of Geffen, who narrates his unorthodox rise from working class Brooklyn boy to billionaire entertainment power broker in extensive interviews.
Andrea McArdle to Release Two New Albums 70s AND SUNNY: LIVE AT 54 BELOW and CALENDAR DREAM
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 7, 2012
Broadway legend Andrea McArdle has two new albums set for release on Broadway Records. The first, '70s and Sunny: Live At 54 BELOW', was recorded during her triumphant debut at the new Broadway hotspot 54 BELOW and will be released on December 11, 2012 and is available for pre-order HERE. The second recording, 'Calendar Dream', is an exciting new project that teams Andrea up with a stellar array of Broadway's most awarded writers to journey though a year of a woman's life.
Phil Coulter Brings THE SONGS I LOVE SO WELL to Irish Rep, Beginning 11/29
by Kelsey Denette
- Nov 5, 2012
Irish Repertory Theatre continues its 25th Anniversary Season with Grammy-nominee Phil Coulter in THE SONGS I LOVE SO WELL, with previews set to begin November 29, prior to its official Off-Broadway opening on Thursday, December 6 on The Irish Repertory Theatre's Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage (132 West 22nd Street).
Itzhak Perlman Comes to Buenos Aires Tonight, Nov 5
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 5, 2012
Luego de 17 años, el Maestro Itzhak Perlman visita la Argentina y se presenta el lunes 5 de noviembre a las 20.30 hs en el Teatro Colon, en el marco de la iniciativa "DAR CULTURA", a beneficio de los programas sociales de La Fundacion de Jabad.
Horse Trade's First Annual Gotham Storyelling Festival Rescheduled for 11/7-11/12
by Kelsey Denette
- Nov 2, 2012
Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy and the current lack of power at UNDER St. Marks Horse Trade Theater Group has been forced to postpone their First Annual Gotham Storytelling Festival for November 7-12. Unfortunately due to outstanding conflicts Ophira Eisenberg, Real Characters, and Blaise Allysen Kearsley's How I Learned will not be appearing in this year's festival as previously scheduled.
Capitol Steps Comes to the Van Wezel, 11/3
by Kelsey Denette
- Oct 29, 2012
As the presidential tour de force reaches its final week, Capitol Steps will be at the Van Wezel to provide their comic interpretation of what some might call a tour de farce! After 30 years of touring, the political humorists have truly perfected the art of satire. If you're looking for a great way to have a healthy laugh at our glorious political system, then look no further. The song and dance parody of our esteemed presidential hopefuls will be sure to lighten your spirits before heading to the voting booth next week.
Charlie Lyons, Jay Russell, Tim Guinee Bringing REAR WINDOW to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky
- Oct 24, 2012
Producer Charlie Lyons (The Water Horse, The Guardian, Ladder 49), director Jay Russell (The Water Horse, Ladder 49, My Dog Skip) and actor Tim Guinee (NBC's "Revolution", Showtime's "Homeland", "Iron Man I & II") worked for two years to acquire the theatrical stage rights to the most famous and beloved of all noir short stories, "Rear Window" (aka "It Had to be Murder"). This unique producing consortium announced today their plans to mount a Broadway production of the iconic and haunting tale of the wheelchair bound witness to a possible murder in his neighboring New York City apartment. Although the Broadway rights in this story have been repeatedly sought over the years from the Sheldon Abend Revocable Trust and its predecessors, this is the first option ever granted.
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