George H.W. Bush News

The Military Channel announced today it will dedicate a night of programming on Tuesday, January 8 starting at 8PM E/P, to commemorate the celebrated career of retired General Norman Schwarzkopf, who passed away last week. General Schwarzkopf led the allied forces to a routing of Iraq in the 1991 Persian Gulf War, becoming one of the nation's most celebrated military heroes of the era.

Following four sell-out performances last year, witty impressionist, actor and comedian Dana Carvey returns to The Orleans Showroom, February 1 and 2.

Brett Smock has joined the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse and Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival as general manager and associate artistic director. In this role, Smock will work with Producing Director Ed Sayles and assume the responsibilities currently assigned to the interim managing director, while placing a particular emphasis on talent negotiations, cost control and new play development. Smock is based in New York City. He is a well-known creative producer, director and choreographer within the theater industry with a special interest in developing new plays and musicals.

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.

Check out THE 'LATE SHOW' TOP TEN - 'Lame October Surprises' as presented on the Wednesday, Oct. 24 broadcast of the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, seen weeknights (11:35 PM12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Presidential debates are famous for their catch phrases and game changing moments, evidence Al Gore's "lock box," George H.W. Bush's checking his watch and Ronald Reagan's "There you go again." Candidate neckties have received much less focus, even though they have been worn 42 times since the period of regular debates began in 1976. Since then, several clear trends have emerged, especially during the more recent red state vs. blue state era.

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine has personally overseen a new 20th Anniversary Edition of the band's most popular album, 1992's double Platinum-certifiedCountdown to Extinction, to be released November 6th by Capitol/EMI. After wrapping up their 'TH1RT3EN World Tour' this fall, Megadeth will perform the acclaimed album in its entirety on their 'Countdown to Extinction Tour' this November and December (dates and pre-sale / on sale details below).

The first documentary to tell George Herbert Walker Bush's story in his own words, the exclusive HBO presentation 41 is a rare, intimate glimpse at the life and times of the 41st president of the United States.

Last night, June 12, homeless youth working towards brighter futures got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform with Broadway stars at Covenant House's A Night of Broadway Stars gala on the stage of Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Homeless youth working towards brighter futures will get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform with Broadway stars at Covenant House's A Night of Broadway Stars gala tonight, June 12 on the stage of Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center. A Night of Broadway Stars starts at 6:00 pm with a cocktail reception. The show begins at 7:30 pm, followed by a dessert reception with the stars.

Award-winning filmmaker, actress and Afghan-American activist Sonia Nassery Cole, whose current film continues to gain attention, was recently chosen to receive an honor at the 2012 Women Together Awards.

President George HW Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush honored the Ogunquit Playhouse by attending yesterday's (June 3rd) Matinee performance of Always, Patsy Cline, now playing through June 16. Sally Struthers (as Louise) and Carter Calvert (as Patsy Cline) welcomed them backstage during intermission, where President and Mrs. Bush exalted both leading lady's performances. The former President and First Lady "loved" the show, and the cast, musicians and audience members loved seeing them as well. Check out the photo below!

Homeless youth working towards brighter futures will get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform with Broadway stars at Covenant House's A Night of Broadway Stars gala on Tuesday, June 12 on the stage of Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center. A Night of Broadway Stars starts at 6:00 pm with a cocktail reception. The show begins at 7:30 pm, followed by a dessert reception with the stars.

Back by popular demand, pianist Doug Montgomery returns to the Spencer Theater tonight, June 2 at 8 p.m. for a concert of classical music and popular show tunes.

Back by popular demand, pianist Doug Montgomery returns to the Spencer Theater on Saturday, June 2 at 8 p.m. for a concert of classical music and popular show tunes.

On Friday, May 25th, at 12:45, nearly 100 Rosie's Theater Kids (RTKids) program students from the second and third grade will meet in the "gymatorium" at PS 51, the Elias Howe School, to celebrate National Tap Dance Day with a 30 minute performance. National Tap Dance Day falls on May 25 every year and is a celebration of tap dancing as an American art form.

Ronan Tynan will be awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor today, May 12, 2012, at Ellis Island.

Museum of the Moving Image presents a conversation with television pioneer Joan Ganz Cooney, co-founder of Sesame Workshop and originator of Sesame Street. Moderated by CBS reporter Lesley Stahl, the program will take place tonight, May 2, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Museum's main theater.

The first documentary to tell George Herbert Walker Bush's story in his own words, the exclusive HBO presentation 41 is a rare, intimate glimpse at the life and times of the 41st president of the United States.

Museum of the Moving Image will present a conversation with television pioneer Joan Ganz Cooney, co-founder of Sesame Workshop and originator of Sesame Street. Moderated by CBS reporter Lesley Stahl, the program will take place on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Museum's main theater.