JFL NorthWest to Welcome Vir Das to the Bell Performing Arts Centre
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 15, 2015
JFL NorthWest is pleased to add Vir Das, India's biggest name in comedy, to its star-studded lineup. The inaugural festival takes place from Thursday, February 18 to Saturday, February 27, 2016 at multiple venues across the Lower Mainland. Vir Das is scheduled to perform in Surrey at the Bell Performing Arts Centre on Friday, February 26 at 7:00pm.
Jane Lynch, Joan Rivers Tribute & More Set for Kennedy Center's 2016 Comedy Lineup
by Tyler Peterson
- Nov 18, 2015
The Kennedy Center today announced a robust schedule of 2015-2016 performances as part of Comedy at the Kennedy Center, the largest since the new series was established in the 2014-2015 season. Capital One is the presenting sponsor. Comedy at the Kennedy Center will include three signature events in the Concert Hall, featuring nationally renowned comedic acts, and the Center's first District of Comedy Festival from June 22-25, showcasing an array of celebrated comedians who will be performing on stages across the building. The District of Comedy Festival will also launch a newly-engaged collaboration with Chicago's legendary comedy theater, The Second City, featuring a Kennedy Center commission that focuses on the history of the United States, which will run for six weeks in the Theater Lab. Tickets for these events go on sale to members on Monday, November 23, 2015 and to the general public on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 (unless otherwise noted).
From Stage to Screen and Back Again, Sarah Hyland's Musical Moments
by Matt Tamanini
- Oct 10, 2015
The majority of Americans know Sarah Hyland as Haley, the super-hot oldest daughter of Phil and Claire Dunphey on ABC's hit comedy MODERN FAMILY. But, we theatre fans remember her as young Jackie Bouvier (who would grow to become a Kennedy) in the Tony-winning Original Broadway production of GREY GARDENS. Of course, the most astute amongst us will point out that she played Molly, the littlest orphan, in the 1999 TV movie version of ANNIE that starred Victor Garber, Audra McDonald, Kathy Bates, Alan Cumming, Krisitin Cenoweth, and more.
Winners Announced for 5th Annual STREAMY AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins
- Sep 18, 2015
Tubefilter, dick clark productions and VH1 announced today the winners of the final nine Streamy Awards categories presented live from the Hollywood Palladium.
35 Winners Announced for 5th Annual STREAMYS AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins
- Sep 15, 2015
Tubefilter, dick clark productions and VH1 announced today the 35 winners of the Official Streamys Nominee Reception. Hosts for the Official Nominee Reception,Chelsea Briggs and GloZell Green, welcomed the winners to the stage at YouTube Space LA in Playa Vista, California.
STAGE TUBE: Miranda Sings Quits Youtube; Announces Book Plans!
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 25, 2015
Internet star Miranda Sings is quitting YouTube to... write a book? In this decidedly unhelpful, candid, hilarious "how-to" guide, YouTube personality Miranda Sings offers life lessons and tutorials with her signature sassy attitude. Simon & Schuster will release 'Selp Helf' on July 21, 2015.
STAGE TUBE: Flashback- Lin-Manuel Miranda Sings from HAMILTON in 2009!
by Nicole Rosky
- Jan 28, 2015
HAMILTON began performances on Tuesday, January 20 and has been extended twice through April 5, with an official press opening on Tuesday, February 17. This world premiere musical features a book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda; is inspired by the book 'Alexander Hamilton' by Ron Chernow; with choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler; and directed byThomas Kail. Back in 2009, Miranda performed some of the songs from the new musical at the White House Poetry Jam, and then again in 2012 as a part of his American Songbook concert. Check out videos of both performances below!
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