Jim Jones News

Profiles Theatre concludes its 2010-2011 Season with the Midwest premiere of Fifty Words by Michael Weller, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus.

Profiles Theatre concludes its 2010-2011 Season with the Midwest premiere of Fifty Words by Michael Weller, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus.

Spring fever is coming 'atchoo' on VH1 with six new series set to premiere in March and April 2011 followed by some summer lovin' with VH1's 'Tough Love' guru Steve Ward. March madness kicks off with three new series 'Ton of Cash,' 'Love & Hip Hop' and 'Beverly Hills Fabulous' followed by 'Audrina,' 'Wedding Wars' and 'Saddle Ranch' in April. Summer kicks-off muy caliente when Steve Ward travels to Miami for 'VH1 Tough Love Miami' to help relationship-challenged women to make a splash in the dating pool. From capturing a young starlet's rise in Hollywood and couples competing for the wedding of their dreams to following a group of women behind some of the biggest names in hip hop and going inside the over the top world of a posh Beverly Hills salon and the LA restaurant world, VH1 gives you a never-before-seen look into competition, life and love.

March madness kicks off on VH1 with three new series premiering Monday, March 14 beginning at 9 PM ET/PT. Watch as 12 newly engaged couples battle for the wedding of their dreams through intense competitions on 'Wedding Wars,' followed by an up-close and personal look at the swanky Elgin Charles Salon, the only African-American beauty salon in Beverly Hills, on 'Beverly Hills Fabulous.' End your night getting to know the ladies of 'Love & Hip Hop,' a series that gives an exclusive look into the relationship drama facing a group of women behind some of the biggest names in hip hop. 'Wedding Wars,' 'Beverly Hills Fabulous' and 'Love & Hip Hop' give viewers a never-before-seen look into the world of competition, celebrity life and love.

On Twitter Watch, Anika Noni Rose wrote 'AnikaNoniRose Thanks so much to all my new followers! (sounds a bit Jim Jones, but its sincere) A little T Thoms shout-out goes a long way! Thanks, lady. AnikaNoniRose just found out The Dalai Lama is on this piece! THE DALAI LAMA!! What was Iiii waiting for! '

March madness kicks off on VH1 with three new series premiering Monday, March 14 beginning at 9 PM ET/PT. Watch as 12 newly engaged couples battle for the wedding of their dreams through intense competitions on 'Wedding Wars,' followed by an up-close and personal look at the swanky Elgin Charles Salon, the only African-American beauty salon in Beverly Hills, on 'Beverly Hills Fabulous.' End your night getting to know the ladies of 'Love & Hip Hop,' a series that gives an exclusive look into the relationship drama facing a group of women behind some of the biggest names in hip hop. 'Wedding Wars,' 'Beverly Hills Fabulous' and 'Love & Hip Hop' give viewers a never-before-seen look into the world of competition, celebrity life and love.

Profiles Theatre continues its 2010-2011 Season with reasons to be pretty by Neil LaBute, directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder.

Spring fever is coming 'atchoo' on VH1 with six new series set to premiere in March and April 2011 followed by some summer lovin' with VH1's 'Tough Love' guru Steve Ward. March madness kicks off with three new series 'Ton of Cash,' 'Love & Hip Hop' and 'Beverly Hills Fabulous' followed by 'Audrina,' 'Wedding Wars' and 'Saddle Ranch' in April. Summer kicks-off muy caliente when Steve Ward travels to Miami for 'VH1 Tough Love Miami' to help relationship-challenged women to make a splash in the dating pool. From capturing a young starlet's rise in Hollywood and couples competing for the wedding of their dreams to following a group of women behind some of the biggest names in hip hop and going inside the over the top world of a posh Beverly Hills salon and the LA restaurant world, VH1 gives you a never-before-seen look into competition, life and love.

CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR "SELLING OUT"The reading of SELLING OUT by J Kyle Manzay is by invitation only

CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR "SELLING OUT"The reading of SELLING OUT by J Kyle Manzay is by invitation only

American Theater Company (ATC) opens its 26th season with David Mamet's Oleanna and Speed-the-Plow in repertory for the first time ever. The productions are directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder and will run at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St, Chicago. Press opening for Speed-the-Plow and Oleanna is Monday, September 20 at 6:00PM and 9:00PM, respectively.

American Theater Company (ATC) opens its 26th season with David Mamet's Oleanna and Speed-the-Plow in repertory for the first time ever. The productions are directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder and will run at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St, Chicago. Press opening for Speed-the-Plow and Oleanna is Monday, September 20 at 6:00PM and 9:00PM, respectively.

MTV2 teams up with radio and TV personality Funkmaster Flex for the latest look at the life of the man behind the turntables. Funk Flex Full Throttle, premiering on Sunday, May 2 at 2pm ET/PT takes viewers along for a high-adrenaline ride as Flex switches lanes from interviewing the hottest names in hip-hop to creating the freshest rides at his car customization shop. Drake will kick off the premiere episode by talking about the whirl-wind experiences he has encountered as the one biggest artists leading in to the release of his freshman album. Other entertainers stopping by the shop to chop it up with Flex this season include Juelz Santana, Fabolous, Mike Epps, Diddy, Swizz Beatz, Nicki Minaj, Young Money, Trey Songz, Jim Jones, Maino, Red Cafe, Jadakiss and Ludacris.

Profiles Theatre will end the run of its hit production Killer Joe by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts, directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder on April 11th.

After a successful premiere aboard the Manhattan-docked Steamship Lilac, THE REPORT OF MY DEATH sets out to follow the equator, re-creating Twain's international lecture tour from over a century ago.

MTV2, Man's Best Friend, is rolling out a slate of brand defining originals, daily features and a cast of MTV2 on-air personalities. Distributed in nearly 80 million homes, MTV2 already the highest concentration of both men 12-24 and 12-34 on TV today, and coming off its highest rated year ever, will expand its programming with a new lineup of original shows and blocks that are unapologetically guy.

After a successful premiere aboard the Manhattan-docked Steamship Lilac, THE REPORT OF MY DEATH sets out to follow the equator, re-creating Twain's international lecture tour from over a century ago.

Profiles Theatre announces the extension of its hit production Killer Joe by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts, directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder. All cast members are continuing in their roles, including Profiles ensemble members Darrell W. Cox and Somer Benson along with Kevin Bigley, Howie Johnson and Claire Wellin. The critically-acclaimed production has been extended for an additional six weeks, through April 11, 2010, at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway..

JUST ANNOUNCED FREEWAY & JAKE ONE - Tue. Feb 16 - DOORS @ 7PM SAM MOORE 'The Original Soul Man' of Sam & Dave - Sun. Feb 21 - DOORS @ 6PM, PORTUGAL. THE MAN - Fri. March 19 - DOORS @ 7

Profiles Theatre continues its 2009-2010 Season with Killer Joe by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts, directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder. The production runs January 8- February 28, 2010, at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway. The press opening is Thursday, January 14, 2010, at 8:00 p.m.