Meryl Streep News

Kimmel revealed that he prefers the original Ken Burns version of the singer's life and went on to share it with viewers. Check it out below!

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has today announced that Tom Hanks , the BAFTA-nominated and Oscar-winning actor, will discuss his craft and career at a special 'BAFTA A Life In Pictures' event at BAFTA's headquarters, 195 Piccadilly in London

Country music star Taylor Swift has joined the cast of THE GIVER, according to The New York Post's Page Six. The singer joins previously announced cast members Meryl Streep, Katie Holmes and Jeff Bridges.

Katie Holmes has signed on to join Meryl Streep and Jeff Bridges in The Giver, a Phillip Noyce-directed drama from The Weinstein Co. and Walden Media.

Theater Wit and Chicago's own Nora Dunn, actress, comedienne and writer, have announced that Dunn's premiere of her one-woman show, Mythical Proportions, has been extended by popular demand at Theater Wit through October 19, 2013. Theater Wit is located in the heart of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood at 1229 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. For tickets and information, visit TheaterWit.org or call773.975.8150. Ticket prices range $30-$36.

The very first look at stage and screen superstar Meryl Streep as the Witch in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's fairy tale-themed musical INTO THE WOODS has now been revealed, showcasing the three-time Academy Award winner in perhaps her most grisly guise to date.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Katie Holmes has signed on for the film adaptation of the hit young adult novel THE GIVER by Lois Lowry, directed by Philip Noyce. The movie will hit theaters on August 15, 2014, also starring Meryl Streep, Jeff Bridges and Brenton Thwaites. Michael Mitnick penned the script.

The first video footage of the starry cast assembled for the big screen adaptation of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's fairy tale musical INTO THE WOODS on location in the UK is now available to view, including an extensive preview of Cinderella's Wedding and the orchestral fanfare from Sondheim's score to be featured in the scene.

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has announced The Pianist of Willesden Lane, a one-woman play starring internationally acclaimed pianist and storyteller Mona Golabek. Based on the book The Children of Willesden Lane by Golabek and Lee Cohen, the play is set in Vienna in 1938 and in London during the Blitzkrieg and tells the true story of Golabek's mother, Lisa Jura, a young Jewish musician whose dreams are interrupted by the Nazi regime. In this poignant show, Golabek performs some of the world's most beautiful music live as she relates the real-life legacy of her mother's quest to survive.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Sting's 'The Last Ship' and the Broadway In Chicago spring season, 'Oz' in 3D, updates on TV's 'The Sound Of Music' and 'Glee,' plus Groff at Ravinia, 'Lanyard Skynerd' at Martyrs, a road trip 'Ragtime' and more!

Julia Roberts (45) is tapped to be honored at the 17th annual Hollywood Film Awards for her supporting performance in 'August: Osage County.'

Justin Timberlake, who earlier this week unveiled his newest single, 'TKO,' from his upcoming release The 20/20 Experience: Part 2, appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night for an outdoor concert on Hollywood Blvd. and treated fans to live performance of his hit, 'Take Back the Night.'

Justin Timberlake, who earlier this week unveiled his newest single, 'TKO,' from his upcoming release The 20/20 Experience: Part 2, appeared on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE last night in an outdoor concert and treated fans to live performance of his hit, 'Take Back the Night.' Check it out below!

Playscripts, Inc. and the International Center for Women Playwrights have joined forces to figure out if what happened in Bonanza could possibly be a global trend. The Are Women Funny? One-Act Play Contest invites playwrights who:

On last night's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE legendary musician Paul McCartney gave an outside concert on Hollywood Boulevard. The former Beatle treated the crowd to a performance of his new single 'New.' Check out the appearance below!

On last night's Jimmy Kimmel Live legendary musician Paul McCartney gave an outside concert on Hollywood Boulevard. The former Beatle treated the crowd to a performance of his new single, 'New'. Check out the appearance below!

On Tuesday night's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, the late night host welcomed pop superstar Justin Timberlake both as his guest and to perform songs from his latest album "The 20/20 Experience - 2 of 2" in front of thousands of fans in a free concert on Hollywood Boulevard.

THE WIZARD OF OZ national tour, with old standards and new music written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber and a book adapted by Lloyd Webber and Jeremy Sams, opened at Hollywood's Pantages Theatre last week on September 18. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!

On Monday night's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' the late night host welcomed musical legend and former Beatle -- Paul McCartney. Upon entering the 'JKL' studio, the icon received a standing ovation.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film, directed by Philip Noyce, will hit theaters on August 15, 2014, with Meryl Streep and Jeff Bridges starring. Vadim Perelman penned the script.