CAPA Presents An Evening With Joan Baez 3/9
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 9, 2009
'A half century into her career, folk icon Joan Baez is making a return of sorts-not to vintage material, but to songs that evoke the spirit and message of her defining early work...Baez has never sounded wiser, or more deeply human.' - The Boston Globe
Singer, musician, social activist, and goodwill ambassador Joan Baez has had a profound and durable influence on American and international music for 50 years. She celebrates that anniversary with a 2008 Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album for her 24th studio album, Day After Tomorrow, and a tour stop at Columbus' Southern Theatre.
Hugh Jackman Hosts 81st Academy Awards Tonight 2/22
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 22, 2009
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed that Hugh Jackman will host the 81st annual Academy Awards.The Academy said Friday that the 40-year-old Australian actor, recently named People magazine's 'Sexiest Man Alive,' will host the Oscars.
Jackman Looks to 'Humor' and 'Nudity' for Oscar Hosting Success
by Eddie Varley
- Feb 20, 2009
Hugh Jackman tell the Associated Press he'll be bringing plenty of nudity to this years Oscar telecast. Jackman discussed his upcoming Academy Award hosting duties saying, 'I haven't told anyone this, but we are going to do most of it naked and we're going to sing through the whole show,' the affable actor joked during an interview backstage at the Kodak Theatre. 'In fact, all the acceptance speeches are going to be sung. There will be some interpretive dance behind them, and I really think it will be beautiful and touching.'
Oscar Nominee Anne Hathaway to be Part of Academy Awards Opening
by Robert Diamond
- Feb 19, 2009
IMDB.com and other sources are reporting that Academy Award nominee Anne Hathway is now set to be part of the opening number for this Sunday's Oscars with a 'song and dance routine' that she's been spotted rehearsing along with Hugh Jackman in preparation for Sunday's awards.
Walters Reveals Oscar Host Jackman is 'Nervous' About Big Night
by Eddie Varley
- Feb 18, 2009
ABC's Barbara Walters, who interviewed Hugh Jackman for her annual Oscar-night special, says the actor's role as host of Sunday's Oscar broadcast has given him a trace of pre-show jitters. Walters revealed, 'He's nervous about it. He's never done it before!' She added, 'I said, 'What would REALLY make you nervous?' And he said, 'Looking in the front row and seeing Jack Nicholson.'
CAPA Presents An Evening With Joan Baez 3/9
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Feb 17, 2009
'A half century into her career, folk icon Joan Baez is making a return of sorts-not to vintage material, but to songs that evoke the spirit and message of her defining early work...Baez has never sounded wiser, or more deeply human.' - The Boston Globe
Singer, musician, social activist, and goodwill ambassador Joan Baez has had a profound and durable influence on American and international music for 50 years. She celebrates that anniversary with a 2008 Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album for her 24th studio album, Day After Tomorrow, and a tour stop at Columbus' Southern Theatre.
Jackman Promises A 'Good Time' At Oscar Telecast
by Eddie Varley
- Feb 14, 2009
Hugh Jackman tell the Associated Press he knows the Oscars ceremony isn't about him, but he's looking forward to enjoying it all the same. The screen and stage superstar chatted with the AP in a phone interview yesterday, Friday, February 13th, less than two weeks before the Feb. 22 ceremony which will be airing on ABC.
Ashford Joins Jackman and Luhrmann for OSCARS Staging
by Eddie Varley
- Feb 2, 2009
The New York Times has reported that Tony winner Rob Ashford will lend his talents to director Baz Luhrmann's staging for Hugh Jackman's opening number for the 81st Annual Academy Awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on December 12th, 2008, that Hugh Jackman will host this year's Oscar telecast. Previous hosts have usually been TV or film comedians including Bob Hope, Johnny Carson, David Letterman, Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Steve Martin, John Stewart, Chris Rock, Ellen DeGeneres and others
Broderick, Gold, Black Appear On AWKWARD 10 MINUTES W/ MIKE
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jan 30, 2009
'Awkward 10 Minutes With Mike' continues into February after each Wednesday evening's performance of Sleepwalk With Me starring Mike Birbiglia at The Bleecker Street Theater.
February's lineup:
February 4: Judy Gold ('Mommy Queerist,' '25 Questions for a Jewish Mother,' 'The Rosie O'Donnell Show)
February 11: John Oliver ('The Daily Show with John Stewart,' 'The Love Guru')
February 18: Michael Ian Black ('I Love the 80's,' 'Spy TV,' 'Ed')
February 25: Matthew Broderick ('Ferris Bueller's Day Off,' The Producers)
Jackman Gives EW A Hint About His Oscar Hosting Plan: 'Nudity'
by Eddie Varley
- Jan 28, 2009
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on December 12th, 2008, that Hugh Jackman will host the 81st annual Academy Awards. The film and stage superstar spoke to Entertainment Weekly about hosting the legendary telecast, including his sure-fire secret to television success, 'nudity'.
DANCING with the STARS Dreams of 'Jackman'
by Eddie Varley
- Jan 5, 2009
Dancing with the Stars host Samantha Harris told People when that her ideal Dancing with the Stars contestant would be the one and only Hugh Jackman. 'He's a song and dance man. He's a Broadway guy. He's got charisma and you know he can move' she told the entertainment magazine.
Hugh Jackman Won't Sing For Soderbergh's 'CLEO'
by Eddie Varley
- Jan 2, 2009
Variety is reporting that Hugh Jackman has removed himself from discussions to star with Catherine Zeta-Jones in 'CLEO,' a 3-D live action musical which Steven Soderbergh will direct as his next project. There had been buzz for the last number of weeks regarding Jackman joining the film.
Hugh Jackman Will Host 81st Academy Awards
by Robert Diamond
- Dec 12, 2008
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed that Hugh Jackman will host the 81st annual Academy Awards.The Academy said Friday that the 40-year-old Australian actor, recently named People magazine's 'Sexiest Man Alive,' will host the Oscars.
'Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson,' Yea... Whatever
by James Sims
- Jan 22, 2008
Center Theatre Group's latest musical, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, has a central message, and it is rather simple, f@$k theatrical conventions. Thanks to the progressive nature of recent offerings including Spring Awakening and the soon to open Passing Strange, Broadway has been breaking away from tradition with rock music infiltrating the stage and concert style staging springing up...
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