Simon & Schuster Audio welcomes Academy Award-winning actress Meryl Streep to narrate THE TESTAMENT OF MARY by Colm Toibin, recently long-listed for the Booker Prize and cited as one of The New York Times' Notable Books of 2012.The audiobook will be available on CD and for download today, September 10, 2013.
Songwriter and Playwright Michael Mitnick (Fly By Night, Animal House) comes to Joe's Pub at The Public for a one-night concert of his songs tonight, September 9th at 9:30 PM.
The Knutsford Guardian reveals that James Corden is gearing himself up to work with Meryl Streep in Rob Marshall's film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's musical INTO THE WOODS -- with just a few reservations.
On Tuesday, September 24, the Arnold & Marie Schwartz Gallery Met will open Laurie Simmons'sTwo Boys, a new exhibition presented in conjunction with the North American premiere of Nico Muhly's opera of the same name. Simmons has created 4 original photographs for the show, which will be on display in Gallery Met through January 15, 2014. The opera Two Boys, which explores identity and desire in the shadowy world of the Internet, opens at the Met on October 21 in a production directed by Bartlett Sher and conducted by David Robertson.
Award-winning photographer and conceptual artist Laurie Simmons and her daughter, Lena Dunham, best known for writing, directing, producing, and acting in the HBO program Girls, will be honored at the eleventh annual Women in the Arts luncheon on Thursday, November 14, 2013. This is the first time the benefit will jointly honor two recipients--a mother-daughter pair. Proceeds from the event will benefit the many educational and artistic programs offered by the Brooklyn Museum and its Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art.
The Velocity of Autumn, a new two-character play from Cleveland-based playwright Eric Coble, opens at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater under the direction of Artistic Director Molly Smith and by special arrangement with HOP Theatricals, LLC.
BAFTA Los Angeles is pleased to announce that Benedict Cumberbatch will be the recipient of this year's BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year, presented at the annual gala ceremony in November.
According to Deadline, the in-demand actor has officially signed on to star in James Gray's upcoming film adaptation of David Grann's best-selling novel.
Playwright Christopher Durang, who recently won the Tony Award for Best Play, and celebrated playwright John Augustine have been announced as Playwrights in Residence at Texas State University for the 2013-14 season as part of the Bowman Guest Artist Series.
Songwriter and Playwright Michael Mitnick (Fly By Night, Animal House) comes to Joe's Pub at The Public for a one-night concert of his songs on September 9th at 9:30 PM. Described as 'his first public concert in 30 years,' Mitnick will be joined by a four-piece band and an ensemble of Broadway performers including Santino Fontana (Billy Elliot, Cinderella), Adam Riegler (Addams Family), Will Connolly (Once), Austin Durant (War Horse), Peter Friedman (Ragtime), Jessica Grove (A Little Night Music) and more. Directed by Daniel Goldstein, Music Directed by Alvin Hough, including some songs written with Will Connolly, Kim Rosenstock, Simon Rich, and Massive Attack.
Telluride Film Festival, presented by the National Film Preserve, today announced its official program selections for the 40th anniversary edition of Telluride Film Festival.
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Mamma Mia!, the global smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, will transfer from the Winter Garden Theatre to the Broadhurst Theatre this fall. The show will play its final performance at the Winter Garden on October 19, with performances beginning at the Broadhurst on November 2. While the show continues to play at the Winter Garden, the marquee just went up at the Broadhurst for the coming transfer. Check it out below!
Come check out You Don't Know My Life, Ni Mi Madre in New York City tonight, August 26 at 7:30pm.
Preview performances begin today, Saturday, August 24, for the new Broadway production of Shakespeare's timeless love story Romeo and Juliet starring international film star Orlando Bloom, making his Broadway debut opposite two-time Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad. The play's Opening Night is set for Thursday, September 19, 2013 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.
The Wrap reports that Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning playwright Tracy Letts (August: Osage County) is in talks to adapt THE GRAPES OF WRATH for DreamWorks' new film version.
Preview performances begin tomorrow, Saturday August 24, for the new Broadway production of Shakespeare's timeless love story ROMEO AND JULIET starring international film star Orlando Bloom, making his Broadway debut opposite two-time Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad. The play's Opening Night is set for Thursday, September 19, 2013 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.
Today we are talking to the daughter of one of the most iconic performers in entertainment history, Judy Garland, who has made a name for herself in show business over the course of an impressive fifty-year career comprising starring roles...
The Shopping Channel announced the prestigious addition of world-renowned fashion designer, author, actor, talk show host and reality star, Isaac Mizrahi to its roster of top fashion and accessory brands with Isaac Mizrahi Live!. Debuting Friday, Sept. 6 at 10 p.m. ET, only on The Shopping Channel, with a beautifully curated selection of apparel, footwear and accessories, Mizrahi will be joined by The Shopping Channel's expert on-air host Rachel Huber, as he welcomes Canadian women into his world of timeless, cosmopolitan style. Mizrahi's line will also be available online at theShoppingChannel.com.
Below, check out highlights of last week's Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC, including visits Oprah Winfrey, Ashton Kutcher and Melanie Griffith!
Joining Ellison for this engagement will be Ashley Blanchet (who made her original Broadway debut in Memphis and is currently on Broadway again in Annie), David Larson (most recently on Broadway in Hands on a Hard Body and Billy Elliott), Christopher Seiber (a Tony Award nominee and most recently on Broadway in Shrek, Spamalot and La Cage aux Folles), and Beth Leavel (Tony Award winner whose Broadway credits include The Drowsy Chaperone, 42nd Street and Crazy for You).
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