Morgan Freeman And Jeff Skoll To Be Honored At Geffen Playhouse Annual Fundraiser
by Caryn Robbins
- Mar 8, 2016
'Backstage at the Geffen,' fundraiser gathers superstars from the worlds of stage and screen to share irreverent, behind-the-curtain stories of the struggles and surprises that memorably shaped their lives and careers. Always a sold-out show, the event has raised millions to support education and the arts. David Geffen will serve as 20 th Anniversary Honorary Chair.
George Lucas, Elton John & More to Be Honored at Geffen Playhouse's Annual Fundraiser This Spring
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 17, 2014
Next year's eagerly awaited 'Backstage at the Geffen' will honor Mellody Hobson and George Lucas with the Distinction in Service Award and Sir Elton John and David Furnish with the Distinction in Theater Award at the 13th annual fundraiser, slated for Sunday, March 22, 2015. The irreverent evening of laughter, music and stories featuring personal 'backstage' memories and songs by a cavalcade of stars precedes the award ceremony in the Gil Cates Theater at the Geffen Playhouse and will be produced by Vice Chair of the Board, Gil Cates, Jr. David Geffen is Honorary Chair. The event also launches the 20th anniversary of the founding of the not-for-profit theater.
James Cameron Announces Cirque du Soleil AVATAR Touring Show
by Caryn Robbins
- May 29, 2014
Today, Daniel Lamarre, President and CEO of Cirque du Soleil and James Cameron announced a new partnership to develop an arena-touring show inspired by the world of Cameron's history-making motion picture, AVATAR. The 'live experience' will launch its global tour in late 2015.
Photo Flash: Inside Hugh Jackman's ONE NIGHT ONLY Birthday Benefit Concert!
by Nicole Rosky
- Oct 14, 2013
Academy Award nominee and Tony and Golden Globe Award winner Hugh Jackman brought his critically acclaimed one-man show from Broadway to Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre for a performance benefitting MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund), Saturday, October 12th. The event raised $1.85 million. Check out photos of Jackman on stage below!
Hugh Jackman Brings ONE NIGHT ONLY to LA's Dolby Theatre to Benefit MPTF Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 12, 2013
Academy Award nominee and Tony and Golden Globe Award winner Hugh Jackman brings his critically acclaimed one-man show from Broadway to Los Angeles for a one night only performance benefitting MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). Hugh Jackman...One Night Only will take place tonight, October 12, 2013, at The Dolby Theatre, marking his first time performing in Southern California. The One Night Only event is co-chaired by Jim Gianopulos, Chairman and CEO, 20th Century Fox, and his wife Ann, longtime supporters of MPTF.
Hugh Jackman to Bring ONE NIGHT ONLY to LA's Dolby Theatre to Benefit MPTF on October 12
by Nicole Rosky
- Jul 23, 2013
Academy Award nominee and Tony and Golden Globe Award winner Hugh Jackman will bring his critically acclaimed one-man show from Broadway to Los Angeles for a one night only performance benefitting MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). Hugh Jackman...One Night Only will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2013, at The Dolby Theatre, marking his first time performing in Southern California. The One Night Only event is co-chaired by Jim Gianopulos, Chairman and CEO, 20th Century Fox, and his wife Ann, longtime supporters of MPTF.
20th Century Fox Enlists Broadway Producer Kevin McCollum, Filmmaker John Davis and More to Develop New Stage Musicals
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 11, 2013
20th Century Fox has formed a joint venture with top Broadway producer and Tony Award winner Kevin McCollum (Motown, Rent, Avenue Q, In the Heights), prolific film producer John Davis (Predator, The Firm, Grumpy Old Men, I Robot, Chronicle) and leading industry executive Tom McGrath, to develop live stage productions based upon the studio's vast library of films.
20th Century Fox Celebrates 25 Years of DIE HARD
by Caryn Robbins
- Feb 1, 2013
Twentieth Century Fox marked the silver anniversary of its blockbuster DIE HARD movie franchise with a ceremony on the historic studio backlot, during which a massive mural depicting the film's iconic hero John McClane was unveiled in front of Stage 8.
Photo Coverage: LES MIS Cast Celebrates Hugh Jackman at Museum of the Moving Image Salute
by Walter McBride
- Dec 12, 2012
Tony and Emmy Award winner Hugh Jackman was honored by Museum of the Moving Image at its 27th annual Salute last night, December 11, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York. Jackman wase on hand to accept his Salute, along with Alec Baldwin and Mike Nichols (both past MMI Salutees), Rachel Weisz, Anne Hathaway, Liev Schreiber, Universal's Ron Meyer, Fox's Jim Gianopulos and many of his fellow cast-mates from Les Miserables.
BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration and you can check out complete coverage below!
Photo Flash: Carol Burnett, Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison et al. at BACKSTAGE AT THE GEFFEN Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 5, 2012
Last night's star-studded event at the Geffen Playhouse and the pre-show host committee dinner at Los Angeles' The Backyard restaurant grossed over $1 million for the Geffen Playhouse's education, outreach and artistic initiatives. The fundraiser, honoring Hollywood legend Carol Burnett and Chairman and CEO of Fox Filmed Entertainment Jim Gianopulos, was co-chaired by Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company Robert A. Iger and his wife, journalist Willow Bay. See below for photos from the event, featuring Burnett, Dick Van Dyke, Warren Beatty, Jane Lynch, Annette Bening, Helen Mirren, Matthew Morrison and more!
Jane Lynch, Carol Burnett Set for BACKSTAGE AT THE GEFFEN Tonight, 6/4
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 4, 2012
Emmy Award winning actress Jane Lynch will host this year's Backstage at the Geffen fundraiser, which recognizes leadership in the theater community while raising support for the theater's artistic and outreach initiatives, honoring Hollywood legend Carol Burnett and Chairman and CEO of Fox Filmed Entertainment Jim Gianopulos. Ms. Burnett will receive the Distinction in Theater Award and Mr. Gianopulos will be presented with the Distinction in Service Award by entertainment icon and longtime colleague Warren Beatty. The star-studded event will be co-chaired by Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company Robert A. Iger and his wife, journalist Willow Bay. This irreverent evening of laughter, music and stories, which is sponsored by City National Bank, will be held tonight, June 4, 2012 at the Geffen Playhouse.
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