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Vandal Savage (Casper Crump) threatens Kendra (aka Hawkgirl, played by Ciara Renee), Barry (aka THE FLASH, played by Grant Gustin) has her hold up in Star City under the watchful eye of Ollie (aka Green ARROW, played by Stephen Amell) in part one of the two-night crossover event. We've got our running shoes on, we'll get you caught up in a flash.
In anticipation of this star-studded event, over the next few days, we are going to be looking at the impressive musical careers (and when possible, musical theatre careers) of THE WIZ LIVE! stars. Today, we are going to throw open the gates of the Emerald City and look at the stars making their home in Oz. First, Queen Latifah as The Wizard of Oz, then Common as the Bouncer, and finally Stephanie Mills as Auntie Em. While Auntie Em never actually does make it to Oz, since Mills has been a major part in the journey of THE WIZ for over 40 years, I think it is safe to say that she is an official Ozian!
Hyper-intelligent super villain Gorilla Grodd (voiced by David Sobolov) makes a monkey out of Barry (aka THE FLASH, played by Grant Gustin) when he kidnaps Caitlin (Danielle Panabaker). Strap on those running shoes, because we're off on this recap.
Barry (aka THE FLASH, played by Grant Gustin) takes Earth-2's Harrison Wells (Tom Cavanagh) up on advice and uses Linda Park (Malese Jow) to pose as Dr. Light in order to trap Zoom. What could possibly go wrong, am I right? We've got our running shoes laced up. We'll get you caught up in no time.
Leading the cast are three stage veterans who have been delighting local audiences for years: Debbie Kraski, Dietz Osborne and Layne Sasser, three names that are sure to attract the attention of theater-goers in the Nashville area. They agreed to take on our Friday Five questions in anticipation of tonight's opening, giving answers we feel certain will encourage you to go see them in their latest onstage adventure.
DC Comic heroine Dr. Light enters THE FLASH and may not have the best of intentions. What's more, her Earth 2 alterego might just be someone whom we already have met on Earth 1. We've got our running shoes on and we'll get you caught up in a flash.
Broadway fans have known that Laura Benanti has superhuman powers for years, but now the whole world is in on our little secret. In the final moments of last week's SUPERGIRL series premiere, the Tony-winner was revealed to not only be playing the title character's dearly departed mother, but her Kryptonian criminal aunt as well. The surprise twist was just part of what made the pilot the most watched debut of the fall season.
As the health of Dr. Stein (Broadway vet Victor Garber) continues to worsen, Barry (Grant Gustin) and the rest of Team Flash race to find a match for Stein's other half of Firestorm. We've got our running shoes on, we'll get you caught up in a flash.
The Acting Company (Margot Harley, Co-Founder and Producer), America's best known touring repertory theater, will honor Emmy Award-winner Tom Fontana, educator and student mentor Paul Fontana, and Acting Company Co-founder and Producer Margot Harley at a Gala Benefit evening on Monday, November 9th atCapitale (130 Bowery - between Broome & Grand Sts). Both of the gentlemen will each be presented with the Warburg Humanitarian Award for their outstanding philanthropic endeavors on behalf of children, education and the arts, while Ms. Harley will be saluted for her 43 years of leadership and achievement as she steps down as Producer of The Acting Company.
On the next episode of The CW's THE FLASH titled "The Fury of Firestorm", Barry (Grant Gustin) and the team look for another Firestorm match for Dr. Stein (Victor Garber).
On the next episode of The CW's THE FLASH titled "Family of Rogues", when Barry (Grant Gustin) and the team find out Captain Cold (guest star Wentworth Miller) has been kidnapped, they form an uneasy alliance with his sister
Old Flash Jay Garrick meets THE FLASH and it's awesome!
On the next episode The CW THE FLASH titled "Flash of Two Worlds", Jay Garrick (guest star Teddy Sears), a mysterious man from Earth-2, appears at S.T.A.R. Labs with a dire warning about an evil speedster named Zoom, who is set on destroying The Flash.
New villains, we lose another ally and Central City celebrates THE FLASH with a bang. Season 2 started tonight. We'll get you caught up before the parade passes by.
MCC THEATER has announced that this year's Miscast gala, an annual showstopper of the theater season, will honor Oscar winning star of stage & screen and MCC alum Marisa Tomei.
The CW's THE FLASH returns for Season 2 on Tuesday, October 6th. Below, watch an all-new trailer featuring a first look at 'Zoom'!
5th Floor Theatre Company brings Jonathan Larson's hit musical RENT to The Secret Theatre in Long Island City, tonight, September 23rd, through September 27th, 2015.
Leading up to the official 25th anniversary of the long-running crime procedural series 'Law & Order', SundanceTV to air 'Law & Order All-Star' marathon during the Labor Day holiday weekend, beginning Sunday, September 6th, at 3:00 p.m. ET/PT and continuing on Monday, September 7th, at 4:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Leading up to the official 25th anniversary of the long-running crime procedural series 'Law & Order', SundanceTV to air 'Law & Order All-Star' marathon during the Labor Day holiday weekend, beginning Sunday, September 6th, at 3:00 p.m. ET/PT and continuing on Monday, September 7th, at 4:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Viva la vie boheme! RENT's 20th anniversary is coming up, and NYC is celebrating with two revivals of Jonathan Larson's hit musical this fall.
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