British actress Carey Mulligan, who most recently played Nina in the recent Broadway revival of THE SEAGULL will be honored by the Hollywood Film Festival on October 26th at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Variety is reporting.
'Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire' won the top award at the Toronto International Film Festival today, Saturday, September 19th. 'Precious' captured the festival's People's Choice award, which is voted on by filmgoers. Last year it went to 2009 Best Picture Oscar winner 'Slumdog Millionaire.'
'Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire' won the top award at the Toronto International Film Festival today, Saturday, September 19th. 'Precious' captured the festival's People's Choice award, which is voted on by filmgoers. Last year it went to 2009 Best Picture Oscar winner 'Slumdog Millionaire.'
Erica Watson - 'big, bold and beautiful' actor, comedian, director and commentator for the Oxygen Network and BET - returns to her hometown Chicago with the solo show 'Fat Bitch!' This five-night only run is a funny yet thought-provoking look at how society's obsession with weight, race and class have formed the way the world views her shape, and includes her interactions with men, from the boardroom to the bedroom.
Nashville Shakespeare Festival's 22nd annual Shakespeare in the Park-featuring two productions this year--runs August 13-September 13 in Nashville's historic Centennial Park, including a special show on Labor Day Monday.
The 47th Annual New York Film Festival returns to the fully renovated Alice Tully Hall September 25 through October 11, 2009.
Nashville Shakespeare Festival's 22nd annual Shakespeare in the Park-featuring two productions this year--runs August 13-September 13 in Nashville's historic Centennial Park, including a special show on Labor Day Monday.
Providence's Columbus Theatre is set to host the 48 Hour Film Project (producer, Jay Walker). The premiere screening will take place from July 22-24, 2009 at 7:00 & 9:30 PM. Closing Ceremony for the Providence 48HFP will be on Saturday, August 15th at 7:00 PM. A combination screening/awards ceremony/wrap party for the Best of Providence 48 HFP will take place.
Providence's Columbus Theatre is set to host the 48 Hour Film Project (producer, Jay Walker). The premiere screening will take place from July 22-24, 2009 at 7:00 & 9:30 PM. Closing Ceremony for the Providence 48HFP will be on Saturday, August 15th at 7:00 PM. A combination screening/awards ceremony/wrap party for the Best of Providence 48 HFP will take place.
Rick Crom (Urinetown, The Goodbye Girl), Marina Franklin ('Chappelle's Show') and Erica Watson (upcoming film Push) headline A Hip-Hop Def Comedy Jam at the Comedy Cellar (117 MacDougal Street) on Sunday, June 7, 2009 from 4:00 pm until 6;30 pm. Presented by the production team behind the new play Twin Towers, the event benefits the New York-based non-profit ENACT, where actors use role-play and drama therapy techniques to help New York City students learn emotional and social skills.
Songs by Ridiculously Talented Composers and Lyricists You Probably Don't Know But Should will be presented on August 31st and September 1st at 8:00 p.m.
Bette Midler, the winner of numerous Grammys, a Special Tony Award and the recipient of two Oscar nominations, held her annual Hulaween Gala on October 31st at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel
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