CRIME SCENES: DONALD WESTLAKE ON FILM to Celebrate the Famed Writer's Work
by A.A. Cristi
- Apr 10, 2017
Donald E. Westlake published nearly a hundred novels under various pseudonyms during his half-century career, the most influential being the hard-boiled Parker novels. Over the years, the hallmarks of a Westlake book never changed: He was a dedicated craftsman, writing clean, unfussy, powerfully effective prose, weaving complicated and surprising plots, and always letting a deep interest in (and often amusement at) human behavior drive the action. His prose has been the font for many and varied works of cinema-more than 30 films have been made of his books. From May 12 through 14, 2017, Museum of the Moving Image presents Crime Scenes: Donald Westlake on Film, an all-35mm screening series, featuring the most successful and interesting films based on Westlake's books.
BWW Review: Taylor and Bologna's LOVE ALLWAYS Enjoys L.A. Premiere at Gray Studios
by Shari Barrett
- Mar 27, 2017
Comprised of 10 short plays in 2 acts about the follies and foibles of love and lovers, LOVE ALLWAYS addresses the subjects of love and romance which have long provided great source material for comedy, created from the pens of two proven masters of American comedy. With busy careers in film, television and Broadway, Taylor and Bologna have defied the Hollywood odds with a marriage that's lasted 51 years (so far). And no doubt, many of the relationship stories shared must be of a very personal nature to them, or perhaps some of their closest friends!
BWW Review: Relive Pioneering Series THE GREAT AMERICAN DREAM MACHINE with New DVD Set
by Jeffrey Walker
- Oct 27, 2015
What is the American dream? This question and many others were asked and explored on a ground-breaking public television series from the early 1970s. Combining elements of variety shows and sketch comedy, documentary film, witty animated sequences, and a who's who of pop culture icons, THE GREAT AMERICAN DREAM MACHINE paved the way for future television programming. Years before SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE and THE DAILY SHOW, a just before cult classics like THE GROOVE TUBE and KENTUCKY FRIED MOVIE offered topical and satirical comedy on film, THE GREAT AMERICAN DREAM MACHINE was pioneering television.
Mary Jo Mecca Joins THE HOUSE OF NUNZIO Staged Reading Cast
by Tyler Peterson
- Apr 24, 2015
Veteran actress Mary Jo Mecca (LITTLE HOUSE... at The Guthrie; Jerry Herman's SHOWTUNE at the Pasadena Playhouse) joins the cast of the staged reading of Patrick Riviere's play, THE HOUSE OF NUNZIO, which will be presented on April 27th at 7pm and April 28th at 2pm at The Davenport Mainstage Theatre in New York City directed by award winning director Stephen Nachamie.
BALLROOM WITH A TWIST Dances Into Bucks County Playhouse, 11/4
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 31, 2014
Bucks County Playhouse opens up its stage to the star power talent with the National Tour of BALLROOM WITH A TWIST this November 4th. Audiences are invited to experience the unique and live thrill of witnessing pros from Dancing with the Stars, American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance move together now all on one stage at the Playhouse.
Renee Taylor to Bring MY LIFE ON A DIET to The Grove Theatre, 3/7
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 17, 2014
My Life on a Diet opens at The Grove Theatre on Friday, March 7th. Starring Hollywood legend Renee Taylor, and based on the book, My Life On A Diet: Confessions Of A Hollywood Diet Junkie, written by Ms. Taylor, it takes the audience on a trip through her 60+ year career from movies, Broadway, & her iconic role as Sylvia, Fran Drescher's over bearing, food loving mother on the hit TV series, The Nanny, The Tonight Show, and as Ted Mosby's neighbor, Mrs. Matsen, on How I Met Your Mother. Throughout this trip, her perseverance and dieting, as well as her 47 year marriage to actor/director Joe Bologna, are the true constants in her life.
BERMUDA AVENUE TRIANGLE to Open 10/11 in Kihei
by Molly Tracy
- Sep 6, 2013
ProArts is proud to present 'Bermuda Avenue Triangle' - the hilarious comedy written by Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologna - as the first show of their Fall 2013 season.
Photo Flash: First Look at Players Guild of Leonia's BEDROOMS
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 19, 2013
The Players Guild of Leonia presents Bedrooms, written by Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologna. Directed by Claudia MacDermott, the show opened on January 18th and runs through February 3rd, 2013, playing Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm. Get a first look at the cast onstage in the photos below!
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