Natalie Portman News

Actress Natalie Portman attends the Dior celebration of the reopening of its 57th Street Boutique at the LVMH Tower Magic Room on December 8, 2010 in New York City.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards Celebration, 'Wicked,' 'The Story Of My Life,' 'The Apple Tree,' 'Hello, Dolly!,' 'Working,' Ann Reinking, more....

Usdan Center For the Creative and Performing Arts, one of America's largest not-for-profit summer arts camps, whose alumni include Natalie Portman, Seth Rudetsky, Mariah Carey, Jordan Leeds, Lisa Gay Hamilton, jazz singer Jane Monheit and other performers, and which was named a "Best Of Classes and Camps for 2010" by TimeOutNY/Kids, is now preparing an array of new programs and calendar options for the summer of 2011, Usdan's 44th season.

When "golden boy" Colin falls for a man half his age, the result is a climactic confrontation with best friend Stew that will forever change their lives.

LACK SWAN follows the story of Nina (Natalie Portman), a ballerina in a New York City ballet company whose life, like all those in her profession, is completely consumed with dance. She lives with her retired ballerina mother Erica (Barbara Hershey) who zealously supports her daughter's professional ambition. Click below to watch an interview with Natalie Portman and clips from this highly anticipated and critically praised film.

Direct from a sold out engagement in Toronto, Rebecca Northan ("Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium" ) stars in the U.S. Premiere of BLIND DATE Featuring Jamie Northan & Bruce Horak

Direct from a sold out engagement in Toronto, Rebecca Northan ("Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium" ) stars in the U.S. Premiere of BLIND DATE Featuring Jamie Northan & Bruce Horak

Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival, announced nominations this morning for the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards. Eva Mendes and Jeremy Renner served as presenters and 2011 Spirit Awards host Joel McHale was also on hand. Nominees for Best Feature include 127 Hours, Black Swan, Greenberg, The Kids Are All Right and Winter's Bone.

'A flight of theatrical fancy that is absolutely magical,' Richard Ouzounian, The Toronto Star Direct from a critically-acclaimed, sold-out engagement in Toronto comes the new comedy BLIND DATE - which Richard Ouzounian of the Toronto Star called 'a flight of theatrical fancy' and Now Magazine labeled 'the perfect marriage of theatre and comedy' - being given its U.S. premiere Off-Broadway with previews beginning December 2 prior to the official press opening on December 6 at the Ars Nova building 511 West 54 Street Created by and starring Rebecca Northan, BLIND DATE is presented by Tony Award-winning producer Kevin McCollum.

BWW Discounts is offering you the chance to save on tickets to Adam and Anthony Live at Town Hall on January 10, 2011!

Puppetmongers' winter holiday performances have been a tradition for families and theatre-goers in Toronto since 1990.

Talk Show Listings for Monday, November 22, 2010.

Talk Show Listings for Monday, November 22, 2010.

Bay Area Cabaret audiences will get a first look at the national tour concert ADAM & ANTHONY LIVE starring Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp. After 15 years of friendship and co-starring roles in Jonathan Larsen's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Rent, these two iconic Broadway stars are coming together to bring fans what they've been waiting for: an up-close-and-personal concert featuring their individual work as well as fan-favorite numbers from the production that rocketed them to international stardom. The concert plays one night only 7pm, Sunday, November 21, 2010 in the Venetian Room of the Fairmont San Francisco. For tickets ($20 students under 21/ $35 subscribers / $40 general) call City Box Office (415) 392-4400 or visit www.bayareacabaret.org. A limited number of attendees will be treated to a post-show party with the artists. For reservations ($75) to the post-show party, call Bay Area Cabaret at 415-927-4636.

FINCA Ambassador of Hope, actress Natalie Portman attends the FINCA 25th Anniversary gala event at Capitale Bowery on November 18, 2010 in New York City.

Direct from a sold out engagement in Toronto, Rebecca Northan ("Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium" ) stars in the U.S. Premiere of BLIND DATE Featuring Jamie Northan & Bruce Horak

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU), The Players Theatre and Back Stage present the industry panel Merchandising: Secondary Revenue Stream and Promotional Tool on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 7:30pm at The Players Theatre, 3rd Floor Loft Theatre, 115 MacDougal Street (below W. 3rd Street), NYC.

Deadline.com reports today that Carey Mulligan will join Leonardo DiCaprio and Toby McGuire in Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby remake in the role of Daisy Buchanan. DiCaprio and McGuire will play the roles of Jay Gatsby and Nick Carraway respectively. The roles were last made famous on screen by Robert Redford, Sam Waterston and Mia Farrow in Francis Ford Coppola's adaptation, directed by Jack Clayton. Luhrmann is co-writing this new adaptation alongside Craig Pearce. Luhrmann, of course, will also direct.

Direct from a sold out engagement in Toronto, Rebecca Northan ("Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium" ) stars in the U.S. Premiere of BLIND DATE Featuring Jamie Northan & Bruce Horak

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU), The Players Theatre and Back Stage present the industry panel Merchandising: Secondary Revenue Stream and Promotional Tool on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 7:30pm at The Players Theatre, 3rd Floor Loft Theatre, 115 MacDougal Street (below W. 3rd Street), NYC.