As reported earlier this week, actor/singer-songwriter Reeve Carney (Broadway's Spiderman: Turn off the Dark) has been cast as Jeff Buckley in the forthcoming 'Untitled Jeff Buckley' film, it was announced by the filmmakers. Carney told Bilboard about the project: 'I think we're all on the same page in wanting to make something that honors Jeff's life and his legacy. There's something about Jeff -- there's so much mystery surrounding his existence. He just had this... mystic quality, that's similar to what James Dean had.'
Actor/singer-songwriter Reeve Carney (Broadway's Spiderman: Turn off the Dark) has been cast as Jeff Buckley in the forthcoming 'Untitled Jeff Buckley' film, it was announced today by the filmmakers.
Actor/singer-songwriter Reeve Carney (Broadway's Spiderman: Turn off the Dark) has been cast as Jeff Buckley in the forthcoming 'Untitled Jeff Buckley' film, it was announced today by the filmmakers. To be directed by Jake Scott (Welcome to the Rileys), and written by Ryan Jaffe (story by, The Rocker), the filmmakers hold a robust rights package that includes the exclusive rights to Jeff's music and personal archives, and is fully supported by Buckley's mother, Mary Guibert, who serves as executive producer. Michelle Sy (Finding Neverland) and Orian Williams (Control) are producing, with Alison Raykovich (Jeff Buckley Music) serving as associate producer. Producers are currently out to additional cast for the project.
From the Great White Way to the Champs-Elysees, Chanson d'amour is a journey through the Great French Songbook from an American perspective. Led by two of the most illustrious cabaret singers ever to grace the stage, Amanda McBroom and Lee Lessack, Chanson d'amour explores the works of such French composers as Jacques Brel, Michael Legrand, Charles Aznavour and Gilbert Bécaud.
Experience the daring, explosive mix of classic rock and originals; sonic temptations that are both seductive and unpredictable. This piano trio with string quartet plays unique spins of Bowie, Zeppelin, Hendrix, and more. Sketchy Black Dog takes timeless rock songs and originals to places both irreverent and fragile. Sketchy Black Dog is the brainchild of pianist Misha Piatigorsky and drummer Chris Wabich - both internationally recognized musicians.
The 2011 Helpmann Awards® Ceremony was held earleir today. Monday 1 August at Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House, hosted by Jonathan Biggins will Host the Awards Ceremony.
Dueting it for the Kids will be a night full of surprises with a massive roster of artists collaborating for one night only at Sydney's State Theatre on Monday 22 August.
Multi-platinum-selling singer, actress, Maureen McGovern, will return to Bucks County for performances at Bob Egan's Cabaret Supper Club, Friday, July 29 and Saturday, July 30 at 8:30 pm each evening.
They're back! The North Carolina Symphony welcomes self-described "classically trained garage band" Time for Three to the Triangle to close out the 2011 edition of the Rex Healthcare Summerfest Series.
Multi-platinum-selling singer, actress, Maureen McGovern, will return to Bucks County for performances at Bob Egan's Cabaret Supper Club, Friday, July 29 and Saturday, July 30 at 8:30 pm each evening.
The annual Helpmann Awards® recognise distinguished artistic achievement and excellence in the many disciplines of Australia's vibrant live performance sectors, including musical theatre, contemporary music, comedy, opera, classical music, theatre, dance and physical theatre. The Helpmann Awards also incorporates the JC Williamson Award for outstanding contribution to the Australian live performance industry.
The Napa Valley Opera House is pleased to welcome ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro back to the Opera House to perform tunes from his newly released album 'Peace Love Ukulele.' Always a popular entertainer, Jake has formed a dedicated group of fans in the Napa Valley who are thrilled to cheer him on the stage again.
The world premiere of the new comedy, 'Jackass Flats,' written by C.C. Loveheart and John Simon, opens tonight at upstate New York's Shadowland Theatre in Ellenville, site of the non-profit, Actors' Equity theater's first world premiere in 15 years.
Jazz songstress Ali Hughes (frontwoman for Sydney ensemble ali & the thieves) is about to take the New York Fringe Festival by storm with Leonard Cohen Koans, a stunning exploration of the artist's work. Catch highlights from this show and Ali's other interpretations when she sings at The Wharf Sessions accompanied by Leonie Cohen.
They're back! The North Carolina Symphony welcomes self-described "classically trained garage band" Time for Three to the Triangle to close out the 2011 edition of the Rex Healthcare Summerfest Series.
Grey announced today that its Fifth Annual Legends of Music Seminar will feature Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Patti Smith, the American singer-songwriter, poet, author and artist, who is widely regarded as the 'Godmother of Punk' on Friday, June 24th (1:45 p.m. Cannes time) at the Debussy Theater.
Jazz songstress Ali Hughes (frontwoman for Sydney ensemble ali & the thieves) is about to take the New York Fringe Festival by storm with Leonard Cohen Koans, a stunning exploration of the artist's work. Catch highlights from this show and Ali's other interpretations when she sings at The Wharf Sessions accompanied by Leonie Cohen.
Liars & Believers (formerly The Performance LAB) presents a world premiere indie rock musical, Song of Songs - a LoveRomp, inspired by the classic text The Song of Songs.
Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) This week's column features Jennifer Sheehan at The Metropolitan Room, Steve Sieck at Don't Tell Mama, Alex Getlin at Feinstein's, and Jarrod Spector, also at Feinstein's!
