Elle News

As the oldest performing arts organization in Palm Beach County, The Lake Worth Playhouse has announced its 62nd season.

New Repertory Theatre announces NEXT VOICES: NEW PLAY READINGS, March 24, April 9, & April 21, 2014. Featuring the work of Danny Bryck, Deirdre Girard, and Evan Sanderson. Performed in the Black Box Theater at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, in Watertown, MA. All readings are free and open to the public; reservations are suggested by contacting tickets@newrep.org.

Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Joe Masteroff, John Kander and Fred Ebb's Tony winning musical Cabaret, starring Tony Award-winner Alan Cumming and Golden Globe-winner Michelle Williams, begins previews tomorrow, Friday March 21. Cabaret officially opens on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). This is a 24-week limited engagement. Scroll down to learn more about the full company, plus watch a TV spot for the production below!

Kira Dikhtyar is currently one of the models who is appearing in the hit reality show, “The Face” on Oxygen. Hosted by Nigel Barker, it has proven to be one of America's most popular modeling competition shows. Kira currently resides in New York City and Broadwayworld.com Fashion had an opportunity to interview her during this very busy time.

A stellar group of literary, theater and musical talent will gather for the 2014 Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival, marking its 28th anniversary, today, March 19-23.

Focus Features has released a new trailer for their new animated film, THE BOXTROLLS, hitting theaters on September 26. The film features the voices of Ben Kingsley, Isaac Hempstead-Wright, Elle Fanning, Jared Harris, Toni Collette, Nick Frost, Richard Ayoade, Tracy Morgan and Simon Pegg. Get a first look below!

A new trailer for Disney's MALEFICENT, starring Angelina Jolie. The trailer features new clips and voiceovers from the highly anticipated film, opening in theaters on May 30, 2014.

Following a sold-out show in January, Broadway Melodies returns to the West End Theater for an all-new comedy spectacular. The show will consist of three 20-minute musical sketch comedies. This month's event will include Into the Globe by Lori Mannette, You're a Good Man, Charlie Sheen by Becca Anderson, and Love Never Dies: the LIVE Movie Musical by Victoria Saxton.

SundanceTV examines the world of sartorial knock offs in its fourth all new special hosted by ELLE Creative Director Joe Zee, "Revealing: True or Faux," airing Wednesday, April 16th

Walt Disney Studios has released an all-new trailer for MALEFICENT, starring Angelina Jolie in the title role. The film will hit theaters on May 30, 2014.

To learn more about this Haven Writing Retreat and how to register, call Alchemy Retreats at: 802-362-0570. Or email them at: retreats (at) om-consultants (dot) com.

After seven tours of duty, Lifetime celebrates the legacy of its longest-running series with the two-hour special, Army Wives: A Final Salute, premiering tonight, March 16, at 9pm ET/PT. The retrospective provides a look back at the program with members of the cast and production team as they come together for a final heartfelt goodbye to Army Wives.

Heathers: The Musical is starting previews tonight at New Stages Theatre. Heathers is based on the 1980s cult classic and was written and composed by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O'Keefe. It is also directed by Andy Fickman. Heathers will officially open March 31.

The new musical ROCKY, starring Andy Karl and Margo Seibert, opens tomorrow, March 13, at Broadway's historic Winter Garden Theatre. Scroll down to learn more about the full company, plus watch footage of Sylvester Stallone's speech following the first preview of Rocky on Broadway!

Vanessa Friedman, currently the fashion editor of the Financial Times (FT), has been named fashion director and chief fashion critic for The New York Times. She will take up her position next month and lead global fashion coverage for both The New York Times and International New York Times on all platforms.

Dallas Contemporary announces “Negation of the Universe,” an exhibition of work by Richard Phillips (American, b. 1962), on view from April 11 – August 10, 2014. Phillips' first solo museum exhibition in the United States, “Negation of the Universe” surveys his work of the past two decades and encompasses over 40 paintings, sculptures and films. The exhibition offers a unique opportunity to experience the full scope of his exploration into political and social identity; consumerism; eroticized desire; and social constraints through multiple media in a single space.

On tonight's episode of Oxygen's THE FACE, Frederic Fekkai and the Supermodel Coaches create new looks for the modeltestants

Opera Columbus today announced the lineup for its 2014-15 season, premiering the first season in Opera Columbus history to present all locally produced productions. Opera Columbus opens the season with a never-been-done-before collaboration with BalletMet and the Columbus Symphony and Chorus to present the world premiere of Twisted, an all-original work written and directed by Crystal Manich, featuring dancers, singers, and musicians from all three organizations on stage together for the first time.

The producers of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, the new stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film, have announced that The Hasty Pudding Institute of 1770 has chosen HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL as their first foray into producing a New York stage production. Their newest initiative, Hasty Pudding Presents, is a production arm whose mission is to develop the Hasty Pudding franchise by backing performing arts endeavors consistent with its unique 200 year old brand.

ULTRAVIOLET LIVE [UVL] is a New York University tradition showcasing the best of NYU student talent. Preliminary rounds are hosted across the university's campuses in New York, Shanghai and Abu Dhabi and the best 15 acts compete live at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. UVL, sponsored by the Inter-Residence Hall Council [IRHC] and Tisch Alumni Relations, is now in its eleventh year.