The epic saga of THE BORGIAS, a complex, unvarnished portrait of one of history's most infamous dynastic families, is created by Academy Award-winner and Emmy nominee Neil Jordan (The Crying Game, Interview with the Vampire). The series will conclude with its final episode on Sunday, June 16th at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME. This expansive drama series stars Oscar winner Jeremy Irons in his Golden Globe-nominated role as Pope Alexander VI, the cunning, manipulative patriarch of the infamous Borgia dynasty, who builds an empire by bribing, buying and muscling his way into the papacy. THE BORGIAS cast also includes François Arnaud, Holliday Grainger, Joanne Whalley, Lotte Verbeek, Sean Harris, Thure Lindhart, Gina McKee, Peter Sullivan, Julian Bleach and Colm Feore.
Terence Rattigan's The Winslow Boy opens at The Old Vic tonight 19 March 2013. Directed by Lindsay Posner, Rattigan's compelling play is based on the true story of a father's fight to clear his son's name when he is expelled from Naval College after being convicted of theft.First staged in 1946, The Winslow Boy portrays the battle between personal principles and conscience and an impenetrable establishment under the media.
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BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Melbourne in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!
In the 1960's he was Australia's King of Pop. In the 1980's he made musical theatre history when he starred as Jean Valjean in the premiere Australian season of LES MISERABLES. This month a new musical debut celebrates the life and career of the one and only Normie Rowe - a true Australian icon.
The bland MIDI tracked 'overture' that opened More Sex Please We're Seniors gave an indication that none of Peter Sullivan's songs were going to be memorable. They were, however, particularly memorable for one reason; being musically and lyrically feeble. The script by Jon-Michael Howson is boring with jokes that have already been overused, don't work or just simply aren't funny.
'Normie,' an exciting new musical charting the highly successful and controversial 1960s experiences of Australia's first King of Pop, will have its world premiere in Melbourne on November 23.
What better way to start the summer than with killer sharks, albino spiders, piranhacondas and Bigfoot? This month, Syfy will present four Saturday Original Movies - JERSEY SHORE SHARK ATTACK, Piranhaconda, Arachnoquake and Bigfoot -- featuring a veritable who's who of iconic actors including Tony Sirico, Paul Sorvino, Jack Scalia, Barry Williams, Danny Bonaduce, Sherilynn Fenn, Howard Hesseman, Michael Madsen and Tracey Gold.
Featuring a record number of primetime original programming hours, Syfy's hot Summer 2012 will be highlighted by the premiere of the new unscripted series School Sprits (from executive producer Mark Burnett), Insane or Inspired? and Paranormal Highway (working title) starring Jack Osbourne.
What better way to start the summer than with killer sharks, albino spiders, piranhacondas and Bigfoot? In June, Syfy will present four Saturday Original Movies - JERSEY SHORE SHARK ATTACK, Piranhaconda, Arachnoquake and Bigfoot -- featuring a veritable who's who of iconic actors including Tony Sirico, Paul Sorvino, Jack Scalia, Barry Williams, Danny Bonaduce, Sherilynn Fenn, Howard Hesseman, Michael Madsen and Tracey Gold.
Wyatt Earp's Revenge is a gritty and action-packed Western debuting on DVD March 6th from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film stars Shawn Roberts (Resident Evil franchise), GRAMMY® nominated country music recording artist Trace Adkins (The Lincoln Lawyer), Matt Dallas (TV's "Kyle XY") and Val Kilmer (Batman Forever, Heat). Based on the real life events from one of history's most famous lawmen, the film centers around an older Earp as he reflects on his celebrated career, focusing on how he assembled a posse to hunt down the outlaws who brutally murdered the love of his life.
Wyatt Earp's Revenge is a gritty and action-packed Western debuting on DVD March 6th from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film stars Shawn Roberts (Resident Evil franchise), GRAMMY® nominated country music recording artist Trace Adkins (The Lincoln Lawyer), Matt Dallas (TV's "Kyle XY") and Val Kilmer (Batman Forever, Heat). Based on the real life events from one of history's most famous lawmen, the film centers around an older Earp as he reflects on his celebrated career, focusing on how he assembled a posse to hunt down the outlaws who brutally murdered the love of his life.
The Marriott Theatre will hold auditions for the role of Susan Waverly (9 - 12 years old to play 9 years old) for our upcoming production of WHITE CHRISTMAS. The audition will be on Tuesday, July 19th, from 10am to 2pm at the Marriott Theatre Rehearsal Warehouse (1342 Barclay Blvd, Buffalo Grove, 60089).
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One lovesick dog must single-pawedly save his family's Christmas vacation in the ABC Family Original Movie, 'The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation,' premiering Sunday, November 28th (8:00 - 10:00 PM ET/PT), as part of ABC Family's 'Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas' programming event. A joyous holiday sequel to last year's 'The Dog Who Saved Christmas,' the film stars Paris Hilton in her first voice-over role as French poodle Bella and Mario Lopez as lovable Zeus. Also starring in the movie is Gary Valentine ('The King of Queens'), Dean Cain ('Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'), Elisa Donovan ('Clueless'), Casper Van Dien ('Starship Troopers'), Joey Diaz ('The Longest Yard'), Kayley Stallings ('Monk'), Brennan Bailey ('My Sister's Keeper'), Mindy Sterling (the 'Austin Powers' trilogy), Catherine Oxenberg ('Watch Over Me'), Carlson Young ('Pretty Little Liars') with Adrienne Barbeau ('Carnivale').
One lovesick dog must single-pawedly save his family's Christmas vacation in the ABC Family Original Movie, 'The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation,' premiering Sunday, November 28th (8:00 - 10:00 PM ET/PT), as part of ABC Family's 'Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas' programming event. A joyous holiday sequel to last year's 'The Dog Who Saved Christmas,' the film stars Paris Hilton in her first voice-over role as French poodle Bella and Mario Lopez as lovable Zeus. Also starring in the movie is Gary Valentine ('The King of Queens'), Dean Cain ('Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'), Elisa Donovan ('Clueless'), Casper Van Dien ('Starship Troopers'), Joey Diaz ('The Longest Yard'), Kayley Stallings ('Monk'), Brennan Bailey ('My Sister's Keeper'), Mindy Sterling (the 'Austin Powers' trilogy), Catherine Oxenberg ('Watch Over Me'), Carlson Young ('Pretty Little Liars') with Adrienne Barbeau ('Carnivale').
The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, begins its 35th anniversary 2010 season with the internationally acclaimed Broadway musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.
The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, wraps up its highly acclaimed 2009 season with an enchanting retelling of the timeless Tony Award-winning musical MY FAIR LADY. The production opens December 16th and runs through February 14, 2010. Dominic Missimi (Les Miserables) will direct.
The Marriott Theatre will hold general auditions for non-union actors on Friday, October 10th, from 10am to 6pm at the Equity Office (125 S. Clark Street, Suite 1500, Chicago).