'Molly Pope, Okay?' is an intimate evening of favorite songs with the critically-acclaimed cabaret chanteuse at that beloved West Village institution, The Duplex. The downtown diva covers all the bases from Mozart to Madonna, branding all with her signature stamp of neo-retro verve. Playing it fast and loose, she beguiles the audience in an evening that brings to mind the heyday of mid-century New York City cabaret, spiked with a post-modern twist. Named a 'Village Voice Best of NYC 2011' for Best Singer to Turn Life Into a Cabaret, she is joined on piano by Obie winner/Tony Award-nominee Kenny Mellman. Okay?
Steve Silver's Beach Blanket Babylon, the world's longest running musical revue, rings in 2013 with two special performances on Monday, December 31, 2012. Tickets for these performances range in price from $65 - $190 and are available starting Monday, November 5 at 10 a.m. by phone at 415-421-4222, online at beachblanketbabylon.com or at the Beach Blanket Babylon Box Office (678 Green Street, San Francisco).
The Rodeo Drive Committee and the City of Beverly Hills announced that they will induct legendary jeweler Bulgari into the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style® on December 5, 2012 on Beverly Hills Rodeo Drive. Bulgari Vice Chairman and third generation family member Nicola Bulgari will accept the award on behalf of the Bulgari family.
Despite the fluctuating economy, the U.S. beauty industry is predictable in yearly growth: It's projected to generate $42 billion in sales this year and is expected to grow at a rate of more than 5 percent annually, according to market research company IBISWorld.
On Sunday, October 14, 2012, ACME Comedy Theatre hosted the live comedy show Celebrity Autobiography. Audiences experienced a variety of jaw-dropping vignettes inspired and torn straight from the pages of the most unforgettable tell-alls and more. The cast of the October 14 performance included Roger Bart, Colin Hanks, Florence Henderson , Laraine Newman, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Michael Urie, and Rita Wilson.
Check out photos from the event below!
Madonna will launch Truth or Dare by Madonna Naked, a new fragrance for women, in December. Truth or Dare Naked is a follow up to her debut fragrance, Truth or Dare, and was developed by the same perfumer, Stephen Nilsen.
Suncoast AIDS Theatre Project commemorates World AIDS Day by presenting Keith Haring: Radiant Child, Saturday, December 1st, 2012, at freeFall Theatre in St. Petersburg. This one night only performance will benefit Metropolitan Charities of Pinellas, HIV/AIDS programs.
After an acclaimed run at the 2012 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, writer/performer Peter Michael Marino returns to NYC with his comic autopsy on his $6 million West End musical fiasco Desperately Seeking Susan in DESPERATELY SEEKING THE EXIT. Directed by Obie Award winner John Clancy, performances of this solo tell-all comedy run November 4 & 11 at Top of The Hourglass on Restaurant Row.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, a source close to Super Bowl XLVII has revealed to The Associated Press that Grammy-winning superstar Beyonce will be the halftime performer at this year's Superbowl, taking place at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on February 3, 2013.
After an acclaimed run at the 2012 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, writer/performer Peter Michael Marino returns to NYC with his comic autopsy on his $6 million West End musical fiasco Desperately Seeking Susan in DESPERATELY SEEKING THE EXIT. Directed by Obie Award winner John Clancy, performances of this solo tell-all comedy run tonight, October 14 & the 28th at the Triple Crown.
AIDS Walk Los Angeles is the world's first fundraising event of its kind, and the event continues to keep the public engaged in the HIV/AIDS crisis. Last year, a passionate crowd of 30,000 walkers and 2,500 volunteers raised $3 million for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and advocacy programs. Since its inception, the event has raised more than $72 million to fight the disease in Los Angeles County.
Actress Mia Matthews stars in a new one-woman show celebrating Hollywood Bombshells, 'Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend' at the Plaza Theatre in Manalapan. Creative team includes Broadway musical director and arranger, Barry Levitt and acclaimed theatrical director Donald Birely.
The Drama Desk Award-winning Celebrity Autobiography returns for its fourth season at the Triad Theater (158 West 72 Street) with its new edition Celebrity Autobiography: The Next Chapter, Monday, October 22 at 7pm.
Acclaimed cinematographer Harris Savides, who worked on such films as MILK and ZODIAC, has died at the age of 55. The cause of his death is not yet known.
October 30th will see the release of ROADS, the highly anticipated debut album from classical crossover artist CHRIS MANN. ROADS arrives via Faircraft/Universal Republic, a new imprint headed up by multi-platinum producer and veteran A&R executive Ron Fair (Mary J. Blige, the Black Eyed Peas, Fergie, The Pussycat Dolls, Il Volo, Christina Aguilera), who also served as the album's executive producer.
Yale Repertory Theatre, in a co-production with American Repertory Theater, presents the world premiere of Marie Antoinette by David Adjmi, directed by Rebecca Taichman. Marie Antoinette will be performed at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street) October 26 through November 17. Opening Night is Thursday, November 1. The cast includes Fred Arsenault, Hannah Cabell, David Greenspan, Marin Ireland, Vin Knight, Jo Lampert, Polly Lee, Steven Rattazzi, Jake Silbermann, Teale Sperling, Brian Wiles, and Ashton Woerz.
2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic James Bond film franchise, and in conjunction with EON Productions and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Capitol/EMI is proud to join the world's celebration of 007. BEST OF BOND...JAMES BOND, a new commemorative collection of the legendary films' digitally remastered music, will be released in two configurations today, October 9th (October 8th outside of North America).
The new stage musical KING KONG - one of the greatest love stories ever told - officially launched today by announcing its all-Australian lead cast and the line-up of international artists who will contribute to the score. One of the most ambitious shows to be staged in Australia, KING KONG premieres 15 June 2013 for an exclusive, Melbourne only, season at the Regent Theatre.
