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Famed participatory journalist George Plimpton (19272003) was a writer, editor, amateur sportsman, actor, and friend to many.

Today, TIME reveals the eleventh annual TIME 100, TIME's list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Famed participatory journalist George Plimpton (19272003) was a writer, editor, amateur sportsman, actor, and friend to many.

George Plimpton's April Fool's joke: NY Mets' Sidd Finch - new PBS video w/ Jonathan Dee Famed participatory journalist George Plimpton (1927-2003) was a writer, editor, amateur sportsman, actor, and friend to many.

The cinematic romp SEDUCED AND ABANDONED captures the tug-of-war between the eternal dream of creating pure art and the bracing reality of modern movie commerce. James Toback's celebration of movie-making debuts tonight, OCT. 28 (9:00-10:45 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

The cinematic romp SEDUCED AND ABANDONED captures the tug-of-war between the eternal dream of creating pure art and the bracing reality of modern movie commerce. James Toback's celebration of movie-making debuts MONDAY, OCT. 28 (9:00-10:45 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

The Women's Media Center announced its honorees for The 2013 Women's Media Awards today, October 8th at 583 Park Avenue in New York City. Lily Tomlin will host the event.

The Women's Media Center announced its honorees for The 2013 Women's Media Awards on Tuesday October 8th at 583 Park Avenue in New York City. Lily Tomlin will host the event.

For ten days in May 2012, director James Toback and actor Alec Baldwin worked their way through the Cannes Film Festival in an attempt to secure financing for a proposed film project, a political-erotic Middle Eastern adventure inspired by Bernardo Bertolucci's classic 'Last Tango in Paris.' As they dashed around - hopeful against all odds - Toback filmed the hilarious and revealing proceedings, from pitches to billionaires, studio moguls, producers and international sales financiers, to intimate encounters with major movie stars and iconic directors whose passion for movies proves it's still possible to transcend the madness.

I'LL EAT YOU LAST star Bette Midler was featured on 'CBS Sunday Morning' today, June 2. Midler sat down with correspondent Mo Rocca at the Booth Theatre on the set of I'LL EAT YOU LAST to discuss her critically acclaimed return to Broadway playing Hollywood superagent Sue Mengers and her career in film, television, and music. Click below to watch the interview!

I'LL EAT YOU LAST star Bette Midler will be featured on 'CBS Sunday Morning' today, June 2. Midler sat down with correspondent Mo Rocca at the Booth Theatre on the set ofI'LL EAT YOU LAST to discuss her critically acclaimed return to Broadway playing Hollywood superagent Sue Mengers and her career in film, television, and music. 'CBS Sunday Morning' airs locally on WCBS2 between 9-10:30AM. If outside the tristate area, please check local listings.

I'LL EAT YOU LAST star Bette Midler will be featured on 'CBS Sunday Morning' Sunday, June 2. Midler sat down with correspondent Mo Rocca at the Booth Theatre on the set ofI'LL EAT YOU LAST to discuss her critically acclaimed return to Broadway playing Hollywood superagent Sue Mengers and her career in film, television, and music. 'CBS Sunday Morning' airs locally on WCBS2 between 9-10:30AM. If outside the tristate area, please check local listings.

The producers of I'LL EAT YOU LAST, Bette Midler's critically acclaimed return to Broadway by Tony Award winner John Logan, directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, are pleased to announce that the world premiere production has recouped its initial Broadway investment of $2.4 million in just over eight weeks at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street).

The show opened last night and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the evening, check out photos from the star studded red carpet.

The show opened last night and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the evening, check out photos below from the opening night press reception.

The Drama League (Executive Director, Gabriel Shanks) has announced the 2013 Drama League Awards Nominees for Distinguished Play, Distinguished Revival of a Play, Distinguished Musical, Distinguished Revival of a Musical, and Distinguished Performance Award. The nominations were announced at a ceremony hosted by Patina Miller and Michael Urie this morning at Sardi's Restaurant which were streamed live online at www.BroadwayWorld.com.

As Rita Wilson continued her week-long engagement at 54 Below, a starry audience came to cheer her on. Attendees included Elvis Costello, Rosie O'Donnell, Julianne Moore, Kristin Chenoweth, Allison Williams, Brian Williams, Jane Stoddard Williams, Kathy Najimy, Natasha Lyonne, Bart Freundlich, Bryan Cranston, Peter Scolari and more. Scroll below for photos of the guests backstage with Wilson!

I'LL EAT YOU LAST, the new one-woman play which marks Bette Midler's return to Broadway, announces its rush ticket policy: A limited number of $35 rush tickets (including facility fee) will be available for purchase in-person at the Booth Theatre box office (222 West 45th Street) when it opens for that day's performance(s) only. There is a limit of two tickets per person. Tickets are subject to availability and may not be offered at all performances.

Tickets go on sale today at the Booth Theatre Box Office (222 West 45th Street) for Bette Midler's return to Broadway in John Logan's new one-woman play I'LL EAT YOU LAST: A CHAT WITH SUE MENGERS, directed by Joe Mantello. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 212-239-6200 or visit Telecharge.com.

Bette Midler's return to Broadway in John Logan's new one-woman play I'll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers, directed by Joe Mantello celebrates the Booth Theatre Box Office (222 West 45th Street) opening today, March 15.