Janet Gaynor News

The York Theatre Company, as part of its acclaimed Developmental Readings Series, presents Call My Publicist! - The Starry Education of a Broadway Press Agent, written and performed by Joshua Ellis. This premiere reading, directed by Gretchen Cryer will be presented for one-performance only on Wednesday evening, April 8, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's (Entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue). The reading is open to the public with a suggested donation of $5.00.

The Seattle Theatre Group has announced the next beloved silent film series at the Historic Paramount Theatre. Now in its 11th year sponsored by Trader Joe's, the ADORED AND RESTORED Winter Series focuses on the importance of film preservation and the art of cinema by presenting some of the most influential films from the silent movie era. Each film was a 'special pick' by one of STG's partners and includes a CineClub discussion led by a film professional. Highlights include Paramount movie history and its beginnings and livelihood as a movie palace.

Oscar Season is in full swing; the big, end-of-year releases are hitting theaters and nominations voting began Monday. From now until the awards ceremony on February 24, the film world is abuzz with Oscar predictions. The Music Box Theatre takes this opportunity to take a look at some past award winners and see how this year's crop stacks up! Oscar-Winning Filmsmatinee series features a roster of movies that have racked up at least three Academy Awards apiece. Oscar-Winning Films show weekends, December 29, 2012-February 24, 2013, 11:30 a.m. at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. Tickets are $7.25 at the box office.

From the Tony and Olivier Award-Winning Director of Les Miserables and the creators of Jane Eyre, PCPA presents the musical hit, Daddy Long Legs, with music and lyrics by Paul Gordon and Book by John Caird. It will play in the Marian Theatre August 1 - 19, then in the open air Solvang Festival Theater August 23 - September 9.

STG presents Trader Joe's Silent Movie Mondays First Academy Awards at The Paramount Theatre featuring TEMPEST on January 23rd, STREET ANGEL on January 30th, THE LAST COMMAND on February 6th, and ending with WINGS on February 13th. This all-classic film series, First Oscars, is accompanied by live music from the historic Mighty Wurlitzer organ, one of the last three remaining organs of its kind to reside in its original environment, played by critically acclaimed organist Jim Riggs.

The 1927 Photoplay Magazine Medal of Honor winner '7th Heaven' will be the next film screened in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 'Summer of Silents' series on Monday, August 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

The 1927 Photoplay Magazine Medal of Honor winner '7th Heaven' will be the next film screened in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 'Summer of Silents' series on Monday, August 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

As previously reported by BroadwayWorld, Clint Eastwood is set to direct and produce an upcoming remake of A STAR IS BORN starring Beyonce. Will Fetters will pen the screen play, while Billy Gerber and Jon Peters will produce the film. A fourth version of the classic film has been talked about for quite a while.

According to Deadline.com, Clint Eastwood is set to direct and produce an upcoming remake of A STAR IS BORN. Will Fetters will pen the screen play, while Billy Gerber and Jon Peters will produce the film. A fourth version of the classic film has been talked about for quite a while. names that have been associated with the project in the past include Beyoncé and Will Smith.

During a recent promotional stop for new film ROBIN HOOD, star Russell Crowe addressed the rumor that he would star in a remake of A STAR IS BORN opposite Beyonce.

As previously reported, a remake of the classic 'A Star is Born,' is moving along in the development process at Warner Bros. Pictures after years of treading water. The most recent rendition, released in 1976 stared Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson and Gary Busey. Previous incarnations have starred Janet Gaynor and Fredric March (1937), and Judy Garland and James Mason (1954).

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) presents Trader Joe's Silent Movie Mondays this June at The Paramount Theatre, Mondays at 7:00 p.m. This all classic silent film series features lovely women of the twenties and is accompanied live by Dennis James on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. The first film of this series, Flesh and the Devil will be screened for free, courtesy of Trader Joe's, STG's silent film series sponsor since 2002.

IMDB has reported that Kevin Spacey has dropped plans to star in a West End production of A Star Is Born. The Award winning Spacey was set to play the role of washed up star Norman Maine in a new stage adaptation of the famous film, to be presented at London's Old Vic theatre, where Spacey is artistic director.

The New York Post's Michael Riedel has revealed that Hugh Jackman, who was flirting with starring in a stage musical of 'A Star Is Born,' has passed on being a part of the upcoming production. Kevin Spacey will now play the role of washed-up Hollywood star Norman Maine in a workshop in London next month reports Riedel. If all goes well explains Michael Riedel, look for it to open at the Old Vic, which Spacey heads, in the fall of 2009.

According to various news reports, music superstar and Dreamgirls lead Beyonce has been signed to star in the long planned remake of A Star Is Born. The film has been remade many times, including by Barbra Streisand in the 1970s, Judy Garland in the 1950s and Janet Gaynor in the 1930s.

The Barbra Steisand remake of A Star is Born will be available on DVD on September 20th, which coincides with the release of her 61st album