Today we are talking to one half of the supremely talented composing team responsible for ZOMBIE PROM, THE FIX, THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK, and, now, BROTHER RUSSIA, the lyricist of the formidable Dempsey/Rowe himself, John Dempsey. In this career-spanning conversation, Dempsey and I discuss major and minor details of his handful of skillfully written and entertaining shows written with the collaboration of composer Dana Rowe (who will also be highlighted in this column next week), in particular their affiliation with legendary producer Cameron Mackintosh and Signature Theater founder and director Eric Schaeffer, director of the US premieres of three of their musicals, including the most current one opening later this month - as well as touch on his work with Boublil & Shonberg on THE PIRATE QUEEN and his musical adaptation of the religious-themed film SAVED! As if all of that were not enough, Dempsey and I also dissect the finer points of the new Dempsey/Rowe show in previews in Washington, D.C., BROTHER RUSSIA, as he outlines its inspiration, purpose, style and the intriguing story of the new heavy metal fairy tale meta rock opera - all of that and much, much more.
MCC THEATER has just announced another all-star line-up for the company's highly anticipated annual gala, to be held Monday, March 26, 2012 at The Hammerstein Ballroom (311 West 34th Street). Miscast 2012 will honor the creators of Carrie, Academy Award-winning composer Michael Gore (Fame, Terms of Endearment), Academy Award-winning lyricist Dean Pitchford (Fame, Footloose) and Writer Lawrence D. Cohen (screenwriter of the classic film, Carrie) for their bold, daring, risk-taking spirit. Funds raised from Miscast help MCC Theater produce some of the most talked-about new work Off Broadway and support their Youth Company and in-school partnerships that serve New York City public high school students, as well as their literary development work with emerging playwrights.
JACK THE GIANT KILLER is coming to theaters on June 15, 2012 from Warner Brothers Pictures. The adventure dram is directed by Bryan Singer and stars Stanley Tucci, Ewan McGregor, Bill Nighy, Nicholas Hoult, Warwick Davis, Ian McShane, Ewen Bremner, Eddie Marsan, John Kassir, Eleanor Tomlinson and Ben Daniels.
In MCC Theater's annual Miscast gala, Broadway's hottest stars perform songs from roles in which they would never be cast. Check out a photo of Broadway favorite Jonathan Groff rehearsing for the event, as featured on the MCC blog!
A teaser trailer has just been released for the highly anticipated film SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN coming to theaters June 1, 2012. from Universal Pictures.
TEEN CHOICE 2011 will celebrate the hottest teen icons in film, television, music, sports and fashion in the choicest, star-studded two-hour event airing live Sunday, Aug. 7 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse' leads the TEEN CHOICE 2011 nominees with 12 nominations, and GLEE has nine nominations. In addition, 'The Vampire Diaries' has seven nominations, while 'The Hangover Part II,' Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez each earned six nominations.
Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre is offering 'Pirates' pleasures galore, including set pieces, props and costumes from Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films' new epic adventure, 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,' in Disney Digital 3DTM and RealDTM 3D, during its special engagement from May 20th through June 22nd, it was announced today by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Disney
ABC Family has acquired the Walt Disney Pictures film 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides' from Disney-ABC Domestic Television, it was announced today by Tom Zappala, executive vice president, Program Acquisitions & Scheduling, ABC Cable Networks Group.
Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre is offering 'Pirates' pleasures galore, including set pieces, props and costumes from Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films' new epic adventure, 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,' in Disney Digital 3DTM and RealDTM 3D, during its special engagement from May 20th through June 22nd, it was announced today by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Disney
The Walt Disney Company is donating proceeds from the highly anticipated World Premiere of Walt Disney Pictures/Jerry Bruckheimer Films' "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, it was announced today by Rich Ross, Chairman, The Walt Disney Studios.
'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides' premiered the other night at the Palais des Festivals during the 64th Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2011 in Cannes, France.
Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre is offering 'Pirates' pleasures galore, including set pieces, props and costumes from Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films' new epic adventure, 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,' in Disney Digital 3DTM and RealDTM 3D, during its special engagement from May 20th through June 22nd, it was announced today by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Disney
The BritWeek Film and TV Summit, a co-production between the Los Angeles chapter of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts and Variety, is committed to exploring how entertainment breaks through and crosses over in the U.K. and U.S.
The BritWeek Film and TV Summit, a co-production between the Los Angeles chapter of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts and Variety, is committed to exploring how entertainment breaks through and crosses over in the U.K. and U.S.
The BritWeek Film and TV Summit, a co-production between the Los Angeles chapter of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts and Variety, is committed to exploring how entertainment breaks through and crosses over in the U.K. and U.S. The return of this popular conference series will focus on the latest trends in production, distribution, finance and marketing, as they relate to connecting to today's audiences on both sides of the pond.
The Walt Disney Company is donating proceeds from the highly anticipated World Premiere of Walt Disney Pictures/Jerry Bruckheimer Films' "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, it was announced today by Rich Ross, Chairman, The Walt Disney Studios.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, stage veterans Nicholas Hoult, John Kassir, Ewan McGregor, Ian McShane, Bill Nighy, and Stanley Tucci are on board for New Line/Legendary's 'Jack the Giant Killer.' The movie will be written by Darren Lemke and directed by Bryan Singer.
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES will land in theaters May 20, 2011. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Rob Marshall, this new episode from the legendary saga captures the fun, adventure and humor that ignited the hit franchise-this time in Disney Digital 3D.
LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & MC COY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT are thrilled to present Marilu Henner, who will be reprising her critically-acclaimed Broadway performance as Lee Green and Caroline Aaron will star as Marjorie Taub in a newly-revised version of Charles Busch's hilarious Broadway hit, THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE, directed by Jeff Maynard (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee). THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE will open October 1 and run through Sunday, October 17 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada. The October 1st performance of THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE is a California Arts Day 2010 special event.
LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & MC COY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT are thrilled to present Marilu Henner, who will be reprising her critically-acclaimed Broadway performance as Lee Green and Caroline Aaron will star as Marjorie Taub in a newly-revised version of Charles Busch's hilarious Broadway hit, THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE, directed by Jeff Maynard (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee). THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE will open October 1 and run through Sunday, October 17 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.
