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Today, Blonsky shares her fondest memories from the film, including meeting John Travolta for the very first time, and explains why she believes the message of Hairspray is one that still resonates today.
The Public Theater recently announced that Louis Cancelmi, last seen as Caliban in the Shakespeare in the Park production of The Tempest, had stepped into the company of Troilus and Cressida as Achilles, replacing David Harbour, who suffered an injury during previews and will be unable to complete the run. The play celebrates its opening tonight, August 9, after a short delay.
Atlantic Theater Company just announced casting for the world premiere musical The Band's Visit, directed by Lortel and Obie Award winner David Cromer and featuring a book by Drama Desk Award nominee Itamar Moses, an original score by three-time Tony Award nominee David Yazbekand choreography by Lee Sher.
To acknowledge his outstanding contribution to classical theatre in America, British actor Charles Dance will accept the Shakespeare Theatre Company's (STC) prestigious William Shakespeare Award for Classical Theatre (Will Award) at the Harman Center for the Arts Annual Gala on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at Sidney Harman Hall (610 F St NW).
Actor Christopher Walken stopped by TODAY to talk about his new comedy “Nine Lives,” in which Kevin Spacey plays a man trapped in a cat’s body.
One of the most noteworthy and versatile actors, Christopher Walken supports Best Friends Animal Society's efforts to bring awareness to the plight of millions of cats who die in our nation's shelters every year.
The Public Theater announced today that Louis Cancelmi, last seen as Caliban in the Shakespeare in the Park production of The Tempest, has joined the company of TROILUS AND CRESSIDA as Achilles. He is replacing David Harbour who suffered an injury during previews and will be unable to complete the run. The new press opening will now be Tuesday, August 9.
Happy Birthday Emily Skinner! Emily Skinner was nominated for a Best Actress TONY Award for the Original Broadway Production of Side Show. Other Broadway credits include the original casts of Jekyll & Hyde, James Joyce's The Dead (with Christopher Walken) The Full Monty, Dinner at Eight (Outer Critics Circle nomination, Drama League Award). Most recently, she starred in the Broadway production of Billy Elliot.
Brian Austin Green (“Anger Management,” “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles”) has been cast in a series regular role in the upcoming second season of ROSEWOOD.
HB Studio, one of New York's most venerable institutions for theater training and practice, will honor cherished Broadway, film and television actress Helen Gallagher on Monday, July 18th for her 90th Birthday in a musical celebration benefiting the HB Studio Scholarship Fund.
EuropaCorp has just released a BRAND NEW Trailer and Poster for their upcoming family film, NINE LIVES!
The Actors' Equity Foundation's 2016 Clarence Derwent Awards for most promising female and male performers on the New York metropolitan scene have gone to Alana Arenas (Head of Passes) and Ben Platt (Dear Evan Hansen). The announcement was made by Arne Gundersen, president of the Foundation, which administers the awards.
The Theatre World Awards, Inc. Board of Directors (Dale Badway, President) has announced the 2016 Theatre World Award Honorees for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance who will be celebrated at the 72nd Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony on Monday evening, May 23, 2016 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Circle in the Square Theatre (West 50th Street, between Broadway and 8th Avenue), home of the current 2015 Tony® Award-winning Best Musical, Fun Home.
Below, check out the new music video for the DJDS Remix of “Trust In Me” from THE JUNGLE BOOK. “Trust In Me” is performed by Scarlett Johansson and produced by Mark Ronson.
It was announced today by The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors, and The Dorothy Loudon Foundation, Broadway newcomer Nicholas Barasch, currently appearing in the Broadway revival of She Loves Me at Studio 54, will be honored with the 8th Annual Dorothy Loudon Award at the 72nd Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony set for Monday evening, May 23, 2016 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Circle in the Square Theatre (West 50th Street, between Broadway and 8th Avenue), home of the current 2015 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Fun Home. The 2016 Theatre World winners will be announced shortly.
Opening the night was celebrity contestant Kim Fields and her partner Sasha Farber who danced a Jive to 'You Can't Stop The Beat' from HAIRSPRAY.
Below, check out Baloo (voiced by Bill Murray) and Mowgli (played by Neel Sethi) singing the film's classic song 'The Bare Necessities.'
Disney's extraordinary 3D adventure filmTHE JUNGLE BOOK, directed by Jon Favreau captivated audiences and brought a mighty roar to the box office as the exhilarating motion picture generatedapproximately 43% of its domestic opening weekend gross on 3D equipped screens.
Walt Disney Records releases The Jungle Book soundtrack, featuring score by award-winning composer John Debney
Kevin Spacey lends his voice for this summer's purrfect comedy for the whole family NINE LIVES. The film hits theaters on August 5th. Check out the all-new trailer below!
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