Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT) will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special Gala at the historic Edison Ballroom on Sunday evening, May 22nd. This special event saluting NFT, for 40 years a seminal force in Black Theater, will be co-hosted by Randall Pinkston (CBS News) and Lynn Whitfield. Chairmen for the event are Laurence Fishburne, John Morning and Susan Taylor. The Honorary Chair is Dr. Maya Angelou. In addition to celebrating NFT's vital contribution to the arts internationally, the Gala will feature special awards for 13 individuals that changed the cultural life of our nation: Sidney Poitier, Ntozake Shange, Ruby Dee, Alicia Keys, Mayor David Dinkins, Imhotep Gary Byrd, George Faison, Amiri Baraka, Rev. Malcolm Boyd, Elizabeth McCann, Carla Pinza, Terrie Williams and Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin (for the National Black Theatre Festival).
Music icon, producer, actor and director RZA (American Gangster, Derailed) has signed on for the 5th season of the hit SHOWTIME comedy series CALIFORNICATION. RZA will guest star in multiple episodes as an extreme-living, mega-rich hip hop mogul who hires Hank (series star and executive producer David Duchovny) to write a screenplay for his hot new film. Production on the 5th season begins this May.
Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT) will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special Gala at the historic Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street) on Sunday evening, May 22nd.
Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT) will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special Gala at the historic Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street) on Sunday evening, May 22nd. This special event saluting NFT, for 40 years a seminal force in Black Theater, will be co-hosted by Randall Pinkston (CBS News) and Lynn Whitfield. Chairmen for the event are Laurence Fishburne, John Morning and Susan Taylor. The Honorary Chair is Dr. Maya Angelou
Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT) will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special Gala at the historic Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street) on Sunday evening, May 22nd. This special event saluting NFT, for 40 years a seminal force in Black Theater, will be co-hosted by Randall Pinkston (CBS News) and Lynn Whitfield. Chairmen for the event are Laurence Fishburne, John Morning and Susan Taylor. The Honorary Chair is Dr. Maya Angelou.
Beloved Emmy Award-winning television host Regis Philbin ('LIVE! with Regis and Kelly,' 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire') will receive the Legend Award at The Ninth Annual 'TV Land Awards' in New York City, it was announced today by Larry W. Jones, president, TV Land.
According to CNN, Mila Kunis is currently in talks to join 'Oz, the Great and Powerful' as the Wicked Witch of the West. Additionally, James Franco is rumored to have stepped into the title role. Th film begins production in July.
Beloved Emmy Award-winning television host Regis Philbin ('LIVE! with Regis and Kelly,' 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire') will receive the Legend Award at The Ninth Annual 'TV Land Awards' in New York City, it was announced today by Larry W. Jones, president, TV Land.
The Noble Fool Theatricals Performing Arts Academy (soon-to-be Fox Valley Rep Performing Arts Academy in January) is proud to partner with the largest regional stage combat workshop, the Winter Wonderland Workshop, to offer a special teens class on January 8, 2011 at Pheasant Run Resort (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; admin telephone 630-443-0438).
The winners of the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2011 were announced during the live broadcast at the Nokia Theater, L.A. Live on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 (9:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.
The Noble Fool Theatricals Performing Arts Academy (soon-to-be Fox Valley Rep Performing Arts Academy in January) is proud to partner with the largest regional stage combat workshop, the Winter Wonderland Workshop, to offer a special teens class on January 8, 2011 at Pheasant Run Resort (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; admin telephone 630-443-0438).
Ladies, pick up your copy of People Magazine -- the steamy list of 100 sexiest men have been announced for 2010. Actor Ryan Reynolds tops the list, which also includes stage veterans Matthew Morrison, Jesse Williams and Jon Hamm. Other celebrities (who are sure to make you swoon) are Robert Downey, Jr., Vin Diesel, Jake Gyllenhaal, Drake and Justin Timberlake -- not to mention plenty more. Stage vets Hugh Jackman, Jude Law and Bradley Cooper also make another sexy list, which clearly needed a category of its own: the top 25 Sexiest Chests.
Actor James Denton from Desperate Housewives is immensely popular and every woman's dream man. When I met him at a charity event for SeaGlass Theatre recently, he struck me as a really nice guy, warm, friendly and very easy going. We talked about SeaGlass, their fall project,opening at the Victory Theatre on September 18, his music - and of course, Desperate Housewives.
Building on the record-breaking success of 'The Real Housewives' franchise, Bravo is heading to one of the most glamorous cities in the world for its newest installment, 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.' The highly anticipated series premieres on Thursday, October 14 at 10 p.m ET/PT. The series follows six of the most affluent women in the country as they enjoy the lavish lifestyle that only Beverly Hills can provide.
On August 8, the CBS Sunday morning show profiled performing arts breeding ground, Stagedoor Manor, and the recently released book that takes readers inside the camp, 'Theater Geek.' BroadwayWorld brings you the segment below.
