P. Wilson News

Side Splitters Comedy Club in Tampa is celebrating 20 years of bringing laughter to the bay. The club will welcome Jim Jefferies this weekend, followed by Tim Wilson the next. Details below!

In his new novel "David Sunshine: A Novel of the Communications Industry" (published by AuthorHouse), author, playwright and actor Morrow Wilson presents readers with a story they'll recognize from television: a young man, coming to the big city and discovering that his dreams and idols are not the shining examples he thought they were.

The Society for the Preservation of Music Hall (SPMH) presents its first silent film - Buster Keaton in Steamboat Bill, Jr., featuring the Mighty Wurlitzer and acclaimed theatre organist Clark Wilson - at Cincinnati's Music Hall Ballroom on Thursday, May 9 at 10:30 AM and 7:00 PM. The event is being presented in cooperation with the Ohio Valley Chapter of the American Organ Society.

Geva Theatre Center's 40th Anniversary Season continues with The Whipping Man by Matthew Lopez, directed by Tim Ocel. This new Civil War drama begins performances tonight, April 2 and runs in the Elaine P. Wilson Mainstage through April 28.

Willie Wilson's Wondrous Tails book series written and illustrated by Susan Castriota were created to teach and inform young readers about important issues in our world. 'Wilson Learns Manners!' shows the significance of good manners to children. Manners have to be taught and there is no age limit for their application. 'Manners are a subject that are easily glossed over and forgotten in our fast-paced society today,' said Castriota. 'However, the reality of having good manners and being a grateful and conscientious person is never a bad thing and really help you be successful in life.' Even restaurants are thinking about good manners with children. Manner article NY Times

Deadline reports that Mamie Gummer has signed on to star in the CBS adaptation of the best selling Swedish book series BACKSTROM. The actress joins previously announced cast members Rainn Wilson, Dennis Haysbert and Kristoffer Polaha.

Confucius, Vishnu and Jesus may have radically philosophical and religious affiliations, but all share life-changing wisdom in Angels Talk, the groundbreaking new book by Jan Wilson.

Geva Theatre Center's Artistic Director Mark Cuddy and Executive Director Tom Parrish are proud to announce the much anticipated 2013-2014 season, the organization's 41st season of producing professional theatre of a national standard for audiences in the Greater Rochester region. The 2013-2014 Wilson Mainstage Season features a high octane, all-American musical; a hilarious homage to a Hitchcock classic film; a new play by the author of Almost, Maine; an Olivier, Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play about race and real estate; the world premiere of a play ripped from the headlines; and the finale - a beloved and timeless comedy from an American Master. Geva's magical production of A Christmas Carol has become Rochester's holiday tradition and will return for 2013.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Rainn Wilson has signed on to lead the CBS adaptation of the best selling Swedish book series BACKSTROM.

Geva Theatre Center's 40th Anniversary Season continues with The Whipping Man by Matthew Lopez, directed by Tim Ocel. This new Civil War drama begins performances on April 2 and runs in the Elaine P. Wilson Mainstage through April 28.

The quotation, "A woman is like a tea bag: you cannot tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water", is attributed to two former First LadiesEleanor Roosevelt and Nancy Reagan. The former First Ladies' words come to life in the story of another first woman in Carol Butler's debut book titled, Genois Wilson, Firefighter: She Dared to Be First. It's an audacious woman's moving life story that shows how passion and determination can lead to incredible success in life.

Lanford Wilson was born on April 13, 1937 in Lebanon, Missouri. At age 11, after his parents divorced and mother remarried, Wilson moved with his mother to Ozark where he developed an appreciation for art and tried his hand at performing in high school plays.

Geva Theatre Center's 40th Anniversary Season continues with The Book Club Play by Karen Zacarias, and directed by Sean Daniels. This delightful comedy about books and the people who read them begins performances tonight, February 19 and runs in the Elaine P. Wilson Mainstage through March 17.

American Stage Theatre Company presents the sixth installment in its August Wilson Century Cycle and the first play in its 2012-2013 Spring Mainstage Series: August Wilson's THE PIANO LESSON. The production is currently playing and runs through March 3, 2013.

This Sunday's all-new episode of HBO's award-winning series GIRLS entitled "One Man's Trash" features actor Patrick Wilson ('A Gifted Man,' 'The Switch') as 'Joshua', a Brooklyn doctor to whom Hannah finds herself inexorably drawn. Check out the sneak peek below!

President Harry S Truman said, "If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog". Many of our nation's leaders would obviously concur with President Truman's wisdom. "WILSON AND THE WHITE HOUSE PUPS' which sold out of its first edition, demonstrates the importance of these precious pets to many of our 44 United States Presidents, 31 of whom had dogs during their period of residency in the White House.

Artist Series presents The Capitol Steps, playing Florida State College at Jacksonville's South Campus Wilson Center for the Arts, Tuesday, February 5th - Sunday, February 10th, for eight performances, matinees and evenings.

How good can chicken taste when you really wanted ham-when you've spent an exhaustive amount of energy for it? Chicken will never taste the same again: probably sour and, perhaps pridelessly cheap. Fittingly for TWO TRAINS RUNNING, ham and chicken are inherently a cultural war cry, excitedly felt at Syracuse Stage.

DailyCandy, the original trusted source for expertly curated discoveries of fashion, food, and fun, today announced Alexa Wilson as its Vice President of Marketing.

Geva Theatre Center's 40th Anniversary Season continues with The Book Club Play by Karen Zacarias, and directed by Sean Daniels. This delightful comedy about books and the people who read them begins performances on February 19 and runs in the Elaine P. Wilson Mainstage through March 17.