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Upright Cabaret Presents Lesli Margherita, David Hernandez & More in RHYTHM OF THE NIGHT!
by Harmony Wheeler - Apr 9, 2012

CHRIS ISAACSON announces the performers for UPRIGHT CABARET's AMERICAN ICON SERIES' third show of their 3rd Season, RHYTHM OF THE NIGHT, starring Olivier Award-Winner LESLI MARGHERITA, American Idol's DAVID HERNANDEZ (Thousand Oaks and Hollywood Shows only) & LEXI LAWSON, (Rent, In The Heights)) and ROGELIO DOUGLAS, JR. (In The Heights, The Little Mermaid)) celebrating the music of Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan and Santana!

Halle Berry to Star in Joel Schumacher's THE HIVE
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 15, 2012

As first reported in Variety, actress Halle Berry has been cast in Joel Schumacher's upcoming thriller THE HIVE. Schumacher will direct the film which was penned by Thir13en Ghosts and Exit Wounds writer Richard D'Ovidio.

Tickets On Sale for 12th Annual Monte Cristo Awards, Honoring Michael Douglas
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 13, 2012

Individual tickets and table reservations are now available for the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's 12th Annual Monte Cristo Award honoring Michael Douglas. Individual tickets are $750 and $1,000 (including event program listing), and are available online at www.theoneill.org. The award will be presented during a gala dinner at the Edison Ballroom in New York City on Monday, April 16th at 6:30pm.

Claudia Acosta To Lead Artes de la Rosa's ELECTRICIDAD
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2012

Artes de la Rosa has announced the casting of New York based Actress Claudia Acosta for the upcoming Regional Premiere of the play ELECTRICIDAD by Luis Alfaro.

Claudia Acosta To Lead Artes de la Rosa's ELECTRICIDAD
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 23, 2012

Artes de la Rosa has announced the casting of New York based Actress Claudia Acosta for the upcoming Regional Premiere of the play ELECTRICIDAD by Luis Alfaro.

YoungArts Announces Master Teachers in Miami: Bill T. Jones, Malcom Gets & More
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 10, 2012

YoungArts, the core program of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts is proud to welcome several world-renowned artists to Miami January 9-14, 2012, to serve as Master Teachers for YoungArts Week. Every year YoungArts selects approximately 150 of the nation's most talented 17-18 year old artists to travel to Miami for YoungArts Week, an all-expense paid weeklong gathering that includes master classes, workshops, readings, and exhibitions and performances that are open to the public. This year's class of students will have the exclusive experience of participating in master classes with Robert Redford, Bill T. Jones, Jacques d'Amboise, Jon Secada, Malcolm Gets and Debi Mazar. They will also participate in a special arts advocacy session with Robert L. Lynch (Americans for the Arts).

Lesli Margherita To Open International Tour Of ZORRO THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2011

Lesli Margherita, star of the original West End production, will recreate her Olivier Award-winning role of Inez in the first international tour of ZORRO THE MUSICAL, opening next month at the Oriental Art Center in Shanghai.

THE HELP Cast To Be Honored at the Hollywood Film Awards 10/24
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2011

The 15th Annual Hollywood Film Festival and Hollywood Film Awards, presented by Starz Entertainment, have announced that the cast of DreamWorks Pictures and Participant Media's 'The Help' - Jessica Chastain, Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard, Allison Janney, Chris Lowell, Ahna O'Reilly, Octavia Spencer, Emma Stone, Sissy Spacek, Mary Steenburgen, Cicely Tyson and Mike Vogel - will be recognized at the Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony with the 'Hollywood Ensemble Acting Award.'

LATE LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG FERGUSON Announces Upcoming Guests 10/17 - 28
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 17, 2011

UPCOMING GUESTS ON 'THE LATE LATE SHOW with CRAIG FERGUSON' ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK (Monday through Friday, 12:37-1:37 AM, ET/PT, Following Broadcasts of the 'Late Show with David Letterman')

DVR ALERT: Talk Show Listings For Monday, October 17-Stockard Channing
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2011

Talk show listings for Monday, October 17.

DVR ALERT: Talk Show Listings For Monday, October 17-Stockard Channing
by Lauren Wolman - Oct 15, 2011

Talk show listings for Monday, October 17.

STAGE TUBE: First Look - TRESPASS Trailer Starring Nicolas Cage
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 14, 2011

Opening today in limited theatrical release is the drama, thriller TRESPASS starring Nicolas Cage, Nicole Kidman, Ben Mendelsohn, Cam Gigandet and Liana Liberato. The film is directed by Joel Schumacher.

SOUND OFF: PHANTOM 25 - Sweet Intoxication
by Pat Cerasaro - Oct 3, 2011

Today we are analyzing all aspects of last night's spectacular special presentation of the 25th anniversary of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA live from the Royal Albert Hall. This unprecedented full performance of the world's most successful entertainment staged specifically for this event was simulcast live to hundreds of theaters around the world, with Fathom proving yet again - LES MISERABLES, Sondheim's COMPANY and the Shakespeare's Globe Series, among many others, coming before - that they are the pioneers of perhaps the most exciting Broadway-related entertainment entity of the twenty-first century - live HD filming of theatrical enterprises. Over the course of the three hours of the complete musical as it has been performed on Broadway and the West End and around the world for twenty-five years, as well as a phantastic reception and encore featuring Andrew Lloyd Webber, Michael Crawford, Sarah Brightman, Cameron MackIntosh and four famous Phantoms - Toronto's Colm Wilkinson, the West End's John Owen Jones, Australia's Anthony Warlow and the new incoming West End title player Peter Joback - PHANTOM 25 is the theatre event of the year. Yes, PHANTOM 25 may very well be the most exciting and engrossing live show ever filmed and the presentation was exceedingly superb in technical aspects - and, now, the mind boggles at how utterly brilliant and breathtaking the forthcoming Blu-ray will be based on last night's performance (November in the UK, February in the US). Capturing the comedy in an enjoyable and surprising manner while still containing the menace and horror that gives it a distinct bite in the musical theatre realm (from the original director of SWEENEY TODD, Harold Prince, no less), and, most of all, arousing the most passionate and carnal of emotions in any willing and ready viewer. And so much more. PHANTOM 25 is now the crowning jewel of the show's legacy - the mask on the eponymous master magician and musician's face that somehow manages to make him truly, finally complete.

FLASH FRIDAY Special Edition: The Music & Magic of PHANTOM 25
by Pat Cerasaro - Sep 30, 2011

In honor of this Sunday's once-in-a-lifetime worldwide live movie theater showing of the 25th anniversary celebration of Andrew Lloyd Webber's PHANTOM OF THE OPERA by Fathom - the same company who recently brought us LES MISERABLES, Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY, and Shakespeare's Globe Series, among others - today we are going to take a look at many of the various aspects of the world's most successful entertainment as it swings like a wonton chandelier into cinemas worldwide direct from the Royal Albert Hall for the next two weeks. By going back and revisiting the hallowed origins of the haunting operatic musical - Hal Prince, Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman included - as well as a look at the various iterations of the show since its inception - such as the 2004 film version, PHANTOM VEGAS and the musical sequel, LOVE NEVER DIES - perhaps we, too, can bring back the music and memories and magical moments of so many years ago - 25 to be exact - with this special spotlight of illumination on all aspects of what makes PHANTOM a sensation, now and forever.

THE HELP Cast To Be Honored at the Hollywood Film Awards 10/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 20, 2011

The 15th Annual Hollywood Film Festival and Hollywood Film Awards, presented by Starz Entertainment, have announced that the cast of DreamWorks Pictures and Participant Media's 'The Help' - Jessica Chastain, Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard, Allison Janney, Chris Lowell, Ahna O'Reilly, Octavia Spencer, Emma Stone, Sissy Spacek, Mary Steenburgen, Cicely Tyson and Mike Vogel - will be recognized at the Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony with the 'Hollywood Ensemble Acting Award.'

Lesli Margherita Brings ALL HAIL THE QUEEN (HAIL YES!) To NYC 8/9
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2011

Olivier Award Winner Lesli Margherita (ZORRO - West End) makes her NYC nightclub debut with her critically acclaimed act ALL HAIL THE QUEEN (HAIL YES!). The show will play Tuesday, August 9th at 10:00pm at The Midtown Theatre (163 W. 46th St. NYC).

Lesli Margherita Brings ALL HAIL THE QUEEN (HAIL YES!) To NYC 8/8-9
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2011

Olivier Award Winner Lesli Margherita (ZORRO - West End) makes her NYC nightclub debut with her critically acclaimed act ALL HAIL THE QUEEN (HAIL YES!).

Lesli Margherita Brings ALL HAIL THE QUEEN (HAIL YES!) To NYC 8/8-9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 6, 2011

Olivier Award Winner Lesli Margherita (ZORRO - West End) makes her NYC nightclub debut with her critically acclaimed act ALL HAIL THE QUEEN (HAIL YES!).

Photo Flash: La Mirada's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Talkback
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 20, 2011

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & MC COY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT present the fourth production of their 2010-2011 season of shows, the blood-thirsty musical comedy LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, music by Alan Menken, book and lyrics by Howard Ashman, musical direction by David O, choreography by Dana Solimando, directed by La Mirada Theatre's Producing Artistic Director Brian Kite and starring Brett Ryback, Lesli Margherita and Bob Amaral. LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS will open on Friday, April 15 (with a press opening on Saturday, April 16) and run through Sunday, May 1 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.

La Mirada Theatre Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Opens 4/15
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2011

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & MC COY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT present the fourth production of their 2010-2011 season of shows, the blood-thirsty musical comedy LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, music by Alan Menken, book and lyrics by Howard Ashman, musical direction by David O, choreography by Dana Solimando, directed by La Mirada Theatre's Producing Artistic Director Brian Kite and starring Brett Ryback, Lesli Margherita and Bob Amaral.

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