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Broadway fans had plenty of reasons to celebrate this year, with dozens of shows having opened since January, hundreds of actors having made their debuts, and many more having returned to the stage for critically acclaimed performances. Not all news was good though, as we also suffered a loss of an incredible amount of talent. Below, BroadwayWorld sends a fond farewell to those who passed away in 2014.
Swift reportedly donated $6,000 to the charity for the piece - which Jackman and another audience member also matched.
59E59 Theaters will welcome the world premiere of THE ROAD TO DAMASCUS, written by Tom Dulack and directed by Michael Parva. Produced by The Directors Company and part of the 59E59's inaugural 5A Season, THE ROAD TO DAMASCUS begins performances on Saturday, January 17 at 8 PM for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 1. Opening Night is Tuesday, January 27 at 7 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7 PM; Friday at 8 PM; Saturday at 2 PM & 8 PM; Sunday at 3 PM. Single tickets are $70 ($49 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or visit www.59e59.org.
Lyrics & Lyricists gets going on the opening show of its 45th season with 'A Good Thing Going: The Stephen Sondheim and Harold Prince Collaboration' on January 10, 11 and 12. Artistic director David Loud, himself a frequent Sondheim collaborator, explores the 1970-1981 partnership behind the groundbreaking musicals Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures, Sweeney Todd and Merrily We Roll Along - with cast members Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff, Liz Callaway, James Clow, Jason Danieley, and Jeremy Jordan.
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ Ever wonder what Hollywood's biggest stars actually think about their chosen career? It's a topic that, for nearly a decade, film magazine Little White Lies has explored with a simple question to its A-List subjects: What do you love about movies? The answers have been entertaining, profound, personal, ridiculous, revealing and unexpected, but always unique. And now, the magazine's award-winning editorial and design team has published the most interesting and candid responses into a new book, What I Love About Movies, the ultimate holiday gift for any movie lover.
Nominated for the 2011 Best Play Tony Award, this story is a darkly comic view of addiction, friendship, and love. Jackie, a petty drug dealer, is just out of prison and trying to stay clean. He's also still in love with his coke addicted childhood sweetheart, Veronica. But when he discovers a hat that is not his in the bedroom, life gets a little bit harder.
Five-time Emmy® Award nominee Christina Hendricks (Mad Men) will star in the new SHOWTIME pilot ROADIES, which follows the day-to-day life of a successful rock tour as seen through the eyes of music's unsung heroes
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival, presented by UGG® Australia, is delighted to present the 2015 American Riviera Award to actors Patricia Arquette and Ethan Hawke at the 30th edition of the Fest
Lyrics & Lyricists gets going on the opening show of its 45th season with "A Good Thing Going: The Stephen Sondheim and Harold Prince Collaboration" on January 10, 11 and 12. Artistic director David Loud, himself a frequent Sondheim collaborator, explores the 1970-1981 partnership behind the groundbreaking musicals Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures, Sweeney Todd and Merrily We Roll Along - with cast members Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff, Liz Callaway, James Clow, Jason Danieley, and Alan H. Green.
Online sketch comedy group The Tin Can Brothers hit the stage with their newest live show, SERIOUSLY. NOT A JOKE., tonight, December 11, 12, and 13 at the ACME Comedy Theatre in Hollywood. This sketch show marks the group's west coast debut following sold out performances in Chicago this summer.
Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced that they are now accepting applications for their prestigious training programs for the 2015 Season, which give invaluable on-the-job learning opportunities for performers, directors, writers, designers, technicians, and administrators.
Hugh Jackman stopped by ABC's THE VIEW and spoke about literally leaving blood, sweat and tears on the stage every night in his new Broadway play THE RIVER.
Casting is complete for Second Stage Theatre presentation of the Atlantic Theater Company's production of Stephen Adly Guirgis' acclaimed play, BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY. Ron Cephas Jones (Of Mice of Men and 2ST's Wildflower) and Michael Rispoli (Between Riverside and Crazy at ATC) join previously announced cast members Stephen McKinley Henderson (Fences, 2ST's Jitney), Victor Almanzar (Repertorio Espanol, LAByrinth Theater), Elizabeth Canavan (The Little Flower of East Orange), Rosal Colon (The Motherf*cker with the Hat) and Liza Colon-Zayas (2ST Water by the Spoonful and Living Out).
Academy Award-winner Jennifer Lawrence not only stars in the hit HUNGER GAMES series, but she has also co-recorded a song for the latest film in the saga.
According to an article on MTV's website, THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY director Francis Lawrence said he and others are considering more films beyond Suzanne Collins's original trilogy.
Rentrak (NASDAQ:RENT), the leader in precisely measuring movies and TV everywhere, today announced the top weekly cross-platform entertainment rankings for Nov. 25, 2014.
?On February 5, Geva Theatre Center joined with the Broadway theatre community to dim its lights in honor of the life and work of Rochester's native son, Philip Seymour Hoffman. This is one of the more touching traditions of the theatrical profession, and the ultimate acknowledgement that a person has earned a place in theatre history.
Online sketch comedy group The Tin Can Brothers hit the stage with their newest live show, SERIOUSLY. NOT A JOKE., on December 11, 12, and 13 at the ACME Comedy Theatre in Hollywood. This sketch show marks the group's west coast debut following sold out performances in Chicago this summer.
In The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1, now in theaters, star Jennifer Lawrence sings a new song titled 'The Hanging Tree,' arranged by James Newton and The Lumineers. Get a first listen below!
Production on the film is slated to begin in 2015.
