BWW Reviews: MARILYN... MADNESS & ME - A Curiosity at El Portal's Monroe Forum
by Don Grigware
- Sep 28, 2013
Frank V. Furino's world premiere play Marilyn MADNESS & Me, like the film My Week with Marilyn, puts a lesser known character in the lead and Marilyn is seen through his eyes, eyes filled with more than just lust and obsession...with real love for Norma Jean. Now at the El Portal Monroe Forum, the play, although still in the rough stages, presents an engrossing slant on the human side of Norma Jean, how she affected one average human being, as well as presenting a panorama of historical events of the 60s, woven together by a curiously fictional thread.
Photo Flash: MARILYN ... MADNESS & ME Celebrates Opening at El Portal Theatre
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 28, 2013
Among the guests attending the opening night gala for the West Coast theatrical premiere of 'Marylin ... MADNESS & Me' were those who worked with the plays subject matter, Marilyn Monroe, such as Dawn Wells who appeared as an extra in Monroe's last film, 'The Misfits' and Oscar winner George Chakiris, who danced with Monroe in 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.' Other noted guests in attendance for the celebration included Judy Tenuta, Ilene Graff, Jerry Mathers, Florence Henderson, Michael Learned, Geri Jewell, Erin Murphy, Kate Linder, Jane Kean, Mrs. Dick 'Cari' Clark and more. Scroll down for photos from the production and the festivities!
New! First Class France-Switzerland Deluxe Pass Exclusively From Rail Europe
by Robert Diamond
- Sep 26, 2013
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Traveling to France or Switzerland this fall? Rail Europe Inc., the largest distributor of European rail products in North America, is now offering travelers the chance to explore both countries with the First Class France-Switzerland Deluxe Pass* to enjoy six days of first class train travel within a one-month period at a special discounted price. Book the First Class France-Switzerland Deluxe Pass between September 19 and October 16, 2013, and experience three days of travel in each France and Switzerland. With two very extensive rail networks and the high speed Lyria trains connecting France and Switzerland, the choices are vast.**
Nickelodeon to Debut Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Season Two, 10/12
by Caryn Robbins
- Sep 26, 2013
Nickelodeon launches season two of the hit animated series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Saturday, Oct. 12, at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT), continuing the crime-fighting adventures of the four mutant turtlesLeonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo.
HORMIGOPOLIS to Play Espacio Cultural Carlos Gardel, Sept 21
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 20, 2013
De los creadores de 2070 Un mundo sin agua llega... HORMIGÓPOLIS, Obra musical infantil de Tatiana Cittadini, Musica original: Raul Rosciano. ¡34 artistas en escena! Sabados 14 y 21 de septiembre 17 hs, Espacio Cultural Carlos Gardel, Olleros 3640 C.A.B.A. Entrada libre y gratuita.
Leonardo DiCaprio Set to Lead Woodrow Wilson Biopic; Warner Bros. Close to Deal
by Tyler Peterson
- Sep 17, 2013
According to The Hollywood Reporter, DiCaprio, who's just coming off of Baz Luhrmaan's THE GREAT GATSBY, is set to produce and star in the film adaptation of Peter Berg's recently released biography, titled WILSON. Variety first reported the rumor yesterday, but THR has confirmed that DiCaprio's deal is done, and that the film will move forward once Warner Bros. signs on.
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