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ENTERTAINING MR. SLOANE Plays Actors Company Theatre, 6/22-7/24
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 6, 2011


British playwright Joe Orton's classic dark comedy ENTERTAINING MR. SLOANE, hits Los Angeles this June for a four week run at the Actors Company theater. The play, which originally debuted in London in 1964, tells a sexy, suspenseful, and often humorous story that continues to captivate and surprise audiences today. Director Stan Zimmerman leads an ensemble cast which includes: Ian Buchanan (The Bold and the Beautiful), Olivia d'Abo (THE WONDER YEARS), Emrhys Cooper (We Will Rock You) and Robin Gammell (NIP/TUCK).

Vice President Biden to Make Appearance at Ford's Theatre Gala, 6/5
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2011


Vice President Joe Biden will deliver remarks at the Ford's Theatre Annual Gala: 'Lincoln's Legacy and a New Era of Hope' on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW). The evening will include the presentation of the Lincoln Medal to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Julie Andrews, whose extraordinary careers and commitment to education, understanding and equality exemplify the character and lasting legacy of President Abraham Lincoln.

Michael Arden, Scott Bakula & More Set For Ford's Theater Society Gala 6/5
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2011


Ford's Theatre Society will host its annual gala on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW) followed by a seated dinner at the National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum (750 Ninth Street NW).

ONE MAN STAR WARS TRILOGY Clsoes at Long Center, 6/5
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2011


One-Man Star Wars Trilogy, the abridged retelling of George Lucas' popular film series, will clsoe at the Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre in the Long Center on June 5.

Vice President Biden to Make Appearance at Ford's Theatre Gala, 6/5
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 3, 2011


Vice President Joe Biden will deliver remarks at the Ford's Theatre Annual Gala: 'Lincoln's Legacy and a New Era of Hope' on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW). The evening will include the presentation of the Lincoln Medal to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Julie Andrews, whose extraordinary careers and commitment to education, understanding and equality exemplify the character and lasting legacy of President Abraham Lincoln.

ONE MAN STAR WARS TRILOGY Plays Long Center, 6/2-6/5
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2011


One-Man Star Wars Trilogy, the abridged retelling of George Lucas' popular film series, will play the Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre in the Long Center from June 2-5.

Michael Arden, Scott Bakula & More Set For Ford's Theater Society Gala 6/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 20, 2011


Ford's Theatre Society will host its annual gala on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW) followed by a seated dinner at the National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum (750 Ninth Street NW).

AFI And TV Land Announce Benefit Committee for AFI Life Achievement Award
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 26, 2011


American film's finest have confirmed their participation on the American Film Institute (AFI) Gala Benefit Committee honoring 39th Life Achievement Award recipient, Morgan Freeman.

ONE MAN STAR WARS TRILOGY Plays Long Center, 6/2-6/5
by James Miller - Feb 25, 2011


One-Man Star Wars Trilogy, the abridged retelling of George Lucas' popular film series, will play the Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre in the Long Center from June 2-5.

Bass Hall Welcomes Boz Scaggs, 2/14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2011


Performing Arts Fort Worth proudly welcomes back Dallas-bred singer/songwriter Boz Scaggs to Bass Performance Hall on Monday, February 14, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $27.50-$60.50, and will go on sale THIS SATURDAY, December 11, at 10:00 a.m.

Houston Grand Opera Celebrates Houston's Eastern Communities
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2011


Houston Grand Opera announces the launch of Song of Houston: East + West, a series of new operas that celebrate Houston as a meeting place for Eastern and Western cultures.

La Mirada Theatre Features Frenchie Davis in SWEET SOUL MUSIC, 1/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 24, 2011


LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & UPRIGHT CABARET are thrilled to announce the remaining performers for its second show of their season, SWEET SOUL MUSIC, which will include Tony Award-nominee Brandon Victor Dixon (Broadway: The Color Purple, The Scottsboro Boys), & Leslie Odom, Jr. (Broadway: Rent, Jersey Boys, Regional: Leap of Faith opposite Brooke Shields), with the previously announced American Idol star Frenchie Davis, performing the music of RAY CHARLES, MARVIN GAYE and GLADYS KNIGHT, and their own selections, under the musical direction of Todd Schroeder, in a one night only concert - SWEET SOUL MUSIC. SWEET SOUL MUSIC will perform on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at 7:30PM at the NEW Cabaret Lounge at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd. in La Mirada.

La Mirada Theater Presents SWEET SOUL MUSIC! 1.30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 13, 2011


LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & UPRIGHT CABARET are thrilled to announce the remaining performers for its second show of their season, SWEET SOUL MUSIC, which will include Tony Award-nominee Brandon Victor Dixon (Broadway: The Color Purple, The Scottsboro Boys), & Leslie Odom, Jr. (Broadway: Rent, Jersey Boys, Regional: Leap of Faith opposite Brooke Shields), with the previously announced American Idol star Frenchie Davis, performing the music of RAY CHARLES, MARVIN GAYE and GLADYS KNIGHT, and their own selections, under the musical direction of Todd Schroeder, in a one night only concert - SWEET SOUL MUSIC.

George Takai Joins Nickelodeon's SUPAH NINJAS
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 10, 2011


George Takei joins the cast of Nickelodeon's brand-new live-action comedy series, Supah Ninjas, one of five original series premiering on Nickelodeon in early 2011. Comic book in tone and cinematic in style, the half-hour series follows three unsuspecting kids who are drafted into the secret world of crime-fighting after Mike Fukanaga, an average high school student, discovers he is descended from a long line of ninjas. He is helped along the way by the spirit of his recently deceased grandfather (Takei), who appears to him and the team of 'Supah Ninjas' as an interactive hologram who offers guidance, wisdom and training. Picked up for 26 episodes, Nickelodeon will air a special preview of Supah Ninjas on Monday, January 17 at 9:00PM (ET/PT), following back-to-back premieres of the hit comedy series Victorious starring Victoria Justice.

Science Channel Greenlights 'Prophets of Science Fiction' With Scott
by Charlie Piane - Jan 6, 2011


Ridley Scott, the visionary mind behind iconic works of science fiction including 'Blade Runner' and the 'Alien' franchise, and epic adventures such as 'Gladiator', brings his unique expertise to Science Channel for the project, PROPHETS OF SCIENCE FICTION. The network today announced the greenlight of the eight-episode series that will profile great minds of science fiction who later inspired 'science fact.' PROPHETS OF SCIENCE FICTION explores legendary figures; including Isaac Asimov, Gene Roddenberry and George Lucas, and examines how their work often inspired future discoveries decades before they took place.

Houston Grand Opera Celebrates Houston's Eastern Communities
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 3, 2011


Houston Grand Opera announces the launch of Song of Houston: East + West, a series of new operas that celebrate Houston as a meeting place for Eastern and Western cultures.

ONE-MAN STAR WARS TRILOGY Invades Sarasorta 12/29, 2010
by BWW News Desk - Dec 29, 2010


Ready your light sabers Sarasota, Asolo Rep is bringing Charles Ross' wildly entertaining One-Man Star Wars Trilogy to town, on December 28 and 29 at 5 and 8 p.m.

'Grey Gardens,' 'Saturday Night Live' et al. Added to National Film Registry
by Adam Britten - Dec 28, 2010


Earlier today the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress published a list of 25 films to be added to the list of over 500 respected movies dating back to 1891. As specified by the National Film Preservation Act, the Library of Congress names 25 movies every year to the registry that are 'culturally, historically, or aesthetically' significant. The movies do not need to be feature-length, or even have had a theatrical release; however they do need to be at least 10 years old.

ONE-MAN STAR WARS TRILOGY Invades Sarasorta 12/28-29, 2010
by BWW News Desk - Dec 28, 2010


Ready your light sabers Sarasota, Asolo Rep is bringing Charles Ross' wildly entertaining One-Man Star Wars Trilogy to town, on December 28 and 29 at 5 and 8 p.m.

ONE-MAN STAR WARS TRILOGY Invades Sarasorta 12/28-29, 2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 16, 2010


Ready your light sabers Sarasota, Asolo Rep is bringing Charles Ross' wildly entertaining One-Man Star Wars Trilogy to town, on December 28 and 29 at 5 and 8 p.m.

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