The wait is over as the iconic fashion competition series “Project Runway”returns to its original home on Bravo with supersized 90-minute episodes beginning Thursday, March 14 at 8:00pm ET/PT. This season, as the fashion industry evolves, so does our runway with a new design aesthetic and additions to the judging panel: supermodel and entrepreneur Karlie Kloss joins as host with former “Project Runway” champion and celebrated CFDA fashion designer Christian Siriano as the mentor. ELLE Editor-in-Chief Nina Garcia returns as a judge, along with famed fashion designer Brandon Maxwell and journalist and former Teen Vogue Editor-in-Chief Elaine Welteroth. The new look and feel continues with 16 new designers from across the United States and abroad who will compete for the coveted spot of a lifetime, a chance to show their collection during an exclusive runway show for industry insiders and influencers as well as win the largest cash prize in the show's history. With an all-new runway and workroom furnished with sewing and embroidery machines by Brother, a glam room for the models outfitted by TRESemmé and Maybelline, along with challenges that embrace the nuances of the fashion industry—including flash sales, fast fashion, the inclusion of plus-size models, Instagram, a special Elton John challenge inspired by Paramount Pictures' Rocketman, and so much more. The runway game changes forever beginning now.
Carrie St. Louis (Kinky Boots, Wicked, Rock of Ages) and Alex Newell (Once on this Island and Glee) lead a cast of Broadway favorites and newcomers as Elle Woods and Paulette in the first New York Concert of Legally Blonde: the Musical.
The BiTSY Stage presents "The Basque Things in Life" March 1 through April 14 at 1137 S. Huron St. Denver, CO 80223. Performances are Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at Noon and 2:00 p.m. and Sundays at Noon. All performances are FREE; donations are accepted. Reservations at www.bitsystage.com. Appropriate for all ages.
One of the silver screen's most popular musicals, Singin' in the Rain comes to the stage of Woodbury's Arts Center of Cannon County with all the trappings of a box office smash: memorable score, talented actors and enough technical razzle-dazzle to delight even the most discerning of theater-goers. Opening February 8 (and continuing through February 23) at ACCC, the stage musical stars Austin Jeffrey Smith, Lindsey Mapes Duggin and Daxton Patrick in the film roles immortalized by Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor in the award-winning 1952 film version.
Mark William recently made his solo nightclub debut at The Green Room 42 with the critically-acclaimed world premiere of Come Croon With Me, and has returned for an encore performance on January 25th at 7pm.
RLJE Films (NASDAQ: RLJE) will release 100 YARDS on Digital and DVD on March 5, 2019. The film stars Sean Patrick Flanery (“Dexter”), Steven Brewis (“Tabloid”), Danielle Rayne (“Switched at Birth”) and Rebecca Lim (“The Pupil”). The film is the directorial debut of screenwriter Ross Campbell who co-directed with Dale Fabrigar (Lonely Boy). RLJE Films will release 100 YARDS on DVD for an SRP of $27.97.
The Public Theater will begin previews for the New York premiere of SEA WALL / A LIFE with a Joseph Papp Free Preview performance on Friday, February 1. Written by Simon Stephens and Nick Payne respectively, and directed by Carrie Cracknell, SEA WALL / A LIFE will run through Sunday, March 31 in The Public's Newman Theater with an official press opening on Thursday, February 14. SEA WALL / A LIFE features Jake Gyllenhaal and Tom Sturridge in their Public Theater debuts.
The Strumbellas have announced their fourth album, Rattlesnake, out March 29th via Glassnote Records. Last week the band released the video for 'Salvation', the first single to be taken from the album.
A new month-long contemporary dance festival, March Dance will take over Sydney from the 1st to 31st March 2019, over 50 dance events in 31 days by 9 companies and 45 artists. Tickets go on sale today Monday 21st January.
One year ago today, the all-female, singer-songwriter collective Song Suffragettes released the original song and music video for “Time's Up”, a musical nod to the female empowerment movement that began in January of 2018. The song went on to receive major media coverage, critical accolades and ultimately raised $10,000 for the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund through single sales and streaming. In celebration of this anniversary, Song Suffragettes just released “'Time's Up' – The Story Behind The Song” via their YouTube page which has amassed over 2.6 million views to date.
VIOLET, a multi award-winning musical with Music by Jeanine Tesori (Tony Award winner for Best Original Score with Lisa Kron for Fun Home, and Tony-nominated for Caroline, or Change and Shrek the Musical), and Book & Lyrics by Brian Crawley (The Little Princess), is to get its UK premiere in a 12-week season to Saturday 6 April in an international co-production that will see it transfer to Tokyo
The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture (18 Bleecker Street, at the corner of Elizabeth Street, NYC presents Tony Award winner Lena Hall in 'The Art of the Audition: From Falling Apart to Nailing the Part' live onstage in the Loreto Theater, Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 8PM.
Happy New Year to the Syracuse area theater community! We have a new year filled a variety of theatrical productions throughout the greater Syracuse area coming up! We are fortunate to live in an area that has so many talented actors, technicians, and directors as well as dedicated theater companies - not to mention supportive theatergoers. From the local theaters to the Equity tours that come through the area, we are lucky that Syracuse offers many opportunities to experience live theater. Having seen countless productions in this area since I was young and reviewed many shows for the past few years, I thought I would take a moment to share which productions I am most excited about in 2019!
America's favorite blonde, Elle Woods, is ready to prove who's in charge (again) as Legally Blonde - The Musical comes to The Playhouse on Rodney Square in Wilmington for three performances only, February 23 & 24. The ultimate Broadway tribute to girl power, Legally Blonde will take you from the UCLA sorority house to the Harvard halls of justice with the timely coming of age story of Broadway's brightest heroine.
Pennsylvania native and award winning performer, songwriter and recording artist, Dani-elle Kleha, announced the release of a lyric video for her single, “Runnin' On Dreams,” on Friday January 11 via an Exclusive Premiere on Facebook and YouTube. The video is dedicated to her fans and those who have supported her dream of performing and sharing messages through music. Watch the video here.
As the world premiere of Ishy Din's Approaching Empty opens at Kiln Theatre, the company's Artistic Director, Indhu Rubasingham, announces the casting for the UK premiere of Florian Zeller's The Son, in a translation by Christopher Hampton. Michael Longhurst directs Amanda Abbington, Laurie Kynaston, John Light, Oseloka Obi, Amaka Okafor and Martin Turner. The production opens on 26 February, with previews from 20 February, and runs until 6 April.
The fabulously fun and international award-winning National Tour of Legally Blonde - The Musical comes to the Palace Theater in Waterbury for three performances February 15 - 16. The ultimate Broadway tribute to Girl Power, Legally Blonde - The Musical will take you from the sorority house to the halls of justice with Broadway's brightest heroine and, of course, her Chihuahua, Bruiser.
Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures (MGM) announced today acclaimed stage director Liesl Tommy, the first black woman to earn a Tony Award nomination for Best Direction of a Play, is set to direct Respect, a feature film based on the life of music icon Aretha Franklin. As previously announced, Academy Award, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, BAFTA and Grammy Award winner Jennifer Hudson was personally handpicked by Ms. Franklin to portray her on the big screen. Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Callie Khouri (Thelma & Louise, creator of Nashville) will pen the screenplay following the rise of Ms. Franklin's career, from a child singing in her father's church's choir to an iconic and international superstar. The announcement was made today by Jonathan Glickman, President, Motion Picture Group.
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