The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's All for the Hall fundraiser will return to Los Angeles for the first time in nearly three years. The event, which will take place on Tuesday, March 4, at Club Nokia, will again follow a 'guitar pull' format, featuring performances by Country Music Hall of Fame members Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Heart and Grammy Award-winning artist Jason Mraz. Acclaimed actress/singer/film producer Rita Wilson will host the event.
PROFILE THEATRE has announced the titles for its 2014 In Dialogue Staged Reading Series, a program intended to explore and augment the mainstage season of plays by Sam Shepard. The plays are HUNGRY by Amy Claussen, BUENA VISTA by Edith Freni, and A LIE OF THE MIND by Sam Shepard. The readings will each have two performances, held at Profile's new home at Artists Repertory Theatre. Tickets are currently on sale at Profiletheatre.org.
A host of major music stars contribute tasty recipes and fond food recollections to the new celebrity cookbook with portions of proceeds going to charity, BLESS THIS TABLE by Teri Diamond and Jaymes Foster.
Sandra Lord, founder of The Hollywood Networking Breakfast (HNB), is proud to announce that Joel Zwick will take the hot seat for the Hollywood Networking Breakfast, today, October 26th.
If Bruce Willis can do another Die Hard movie, we think he can reunite with Cybill Shepherd for a Moonlightingflick. Eonline reports that Cybill Shepherd, who co-starred in the hit detective series wants to bring the show to the big screen.
The LA Phil announces the addition of prolific singer/songwriter Richard Marx ("Right Here Waiting"), singer/songwriter/producer/TV personality Kara DioGuardi (American Idol), and drummer/actor/vocalist Micky Dolenz (The Monkees) to Rita Wilson and Friends at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Tuesday, November 5, 2013. Wilson, the L.A.-born actress/producer, will reveal her expressive, denim-and-suede vocals in a nostalgic throwback to the soft rock of the '70s and '80s. Previously announced special guests include Jackson Browne and Jimmy Webb.
Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein are proud to welcome Broadway and West End performer, Alexandra Silber, to Feinstein's at the Nikko for two performances only - tonight, October 11 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, October 12 at 7 p.m.
Sandra Lord, founder of The Hollywood Networking Breakfast (HNB), is proud to announce that JOEL ZWICK will take the hot seat for the Hollywood Networking Breakfast, on October 26th.
Hotel Nikko San Francisco has announced that during the month of October, they will help paint San Francisco pink as they donate all profits from Kanpai Lounge to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. Located in the lobby of Hotel Nikko (222 Mason Street, San Francisco) Kanpai Lounge will offer specialty pink cocktails - in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month - in addition to an already extensive cocktail selection, light cuisine, and a full bar. In order to bring further awareness to the cause, Nikko will illuminate the hotel's exterior with pink lights outside, as well as sprinkle pink accents throughout the interior and staff uniforms.
Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein have announced the upcoming lineup at the all-new Feinstein's at the Nikko for the months of October, November and December. Artists include Emmy Award winning actress Megan Mullally ('Will and Grace) and actress Stephanie Hunt ('Friday Night Lights,' 'Californication') and their band Nancy & Beth; actress, producer and singer Rita Wilson; Broadway star and recording artist Linda Eder; soul and jazz vocalist Oleta Adams; and more!
Dust off your dance belts and put on your thinking caps! Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Feinstein's at the Nikko are proud to announce the launch of Broadway Bingo, a weekly happy hour event featuring a mix of show-stopping entertainment, trivia and America's favorite pastime - BINGO! Hosted by San Francisco's favorite Russian redhead, The Countess Katya Smirnoff-Skyy, and San Francisco-based musician and cabaretist Joe Wicht, Broadway Bingo will occur every Wednesday from 7 - 9 p.m. in Hotel Nikko's Kanpai Lounge (222 Mason Street, San Francisco), located directly outside of the Feinstein's at the Nikko showroom. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. A variety of food and beverage specials, including small plates crafted exclusively for Feinstein's at the Nikko by Executive Chef Philippe Striffeler through Restaurant Anzu, will be available. Admission to Broadway Bingo is free. Broadway Bingo kicks off tonight, October 2, 2013.
Incredible music, gourmet delicacies and a sophisticated ambiance are hallmarks of Landmark on Main Street's Spotlight Gala. On November 9, Spotlight Gala '13 will step it up a notch when Rita Wilson's performance takes us on an enchanting musical journey followed by a glamorous Hollywood-like Party in the tented Spotlight Club.
The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA) presented its 23rd Annual Simply Shakespeare benefit reading of 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona,' last night, September 25, 2013 at The Broad Stage, Santa Monica. The evening featured a star-studded cast including Sir Paul McCartney, Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson and William Shatner. Check out a look back at the starry red carpet arrivals below!
Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein are thrilled to welcome actress, producer and singer Rita Wilson to Feinstein's at the Nikko for three performance only - Thursday, October 31 (8 p.m.), Friday, November 1 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, November 2 (7 p.m.). Described by the Huffington Post as "a songwriter's dream," Wilson will perform songs from her critically acclaimed debut album, "AM/FM" - a collection of classics from the '60s and '70s. Located within Hotel Nikko (222 Mason Street, San Francisco), Feinstein's at the Nikko presents a wide range of entertainers from stage and screen all within an intimate 140-seat cabaret setting. There is a $20 food and beverage minimum per person inside the showroom which guests can use towards cocktails as well as a variety of small plates crafted exclusively for Feinstein's at the Nikko by Executive ChefPhilippe Striffeler, through Restaurant Anzu. Cheese and dessert platters will also be available in the showroom. Tickets for Rita Wilson range in price from $40-$60 and are available now by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com.
A new trailer for JEWTOPIA,based on the Off-Broadway hit, has just debuted. The story focuses on two friends, Adam Lipschitz (Joel David Moore) and his non-Jewish friend Christian (Ivan Sergei), both approaching their 30th birthdays. Gentile Chris is interested in dating a Jewish woman (Jennifer Love Hewitt) because he feels that she will make his life easier by making all of life's decisions for him. Adam wants to date Gentile women because he does not want to be reminded of his roots. The two team up and teach each other how to woo the women of their choice. Check it out below!
Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein are proud to welcome Broadway and West End performer, Alexandra Silber, to Feinstein's at the Nikko for two performances only - Friday, October 11 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, October 12 at 7 p.m.
Dust off your dance belts and put on your thinking caps! Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Feinstein's at the Nikko are proud to announce the launch of Broadway Bingo, a weekly happy hour event featuring a mix of show-stopping entertainment, trivia and America's favorite pastime - BINGO! Hosted by San Francisco's favorite Russian redhead, The Countess Katya Smirnoff-Skyy, and San Francisco-based musician and cabaretist Joe Wicht, Broadway Bingo will occur every Wednesday from 7 - 9 p.m. in Hotel Nikko's Kanpai Lounge (222 Mason Street, San Francisco), located directly outside of the Feinstein's at the Nikko showroom.
Landmark on Main Street is pleased to launch its 2013-14 Season with a very exciting Fall Line-Up. Tickets go on sale for 'Friends of Landmark on Monday, August 5, 2013 through the box office by calling 516-767-6444. General public sales begin Monday, September 9, 2013.
Neil Berg will co-chair a committee, along with his friends Frank Wildhorn (Composer), Stephanie J. Block (Broadway Star), and Capathia Jenkins (Broadway Star), for a new type of fundraising event for Covenant House International. It is called Sleep Out: Broadway Edition, and on August 17th, the committee, along with many others in the NY Theater Community, will be spending an entire night sleeping on the streets of NYC to raise money and awareness for Covenant House's mission. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have also joined the project as honorary chairs.
