In an interview published in yesterday's New York Times, Julie Taymor, who is currently focusing on her new production of “A Midsummer Night's Dream,” reveals that she has plans to develop three new television series.
Julie Taymor, the Oscar and Tony Award-winning director of film, theatre and opera comes to 92Y on Sunday, November 17 to talk about her work in a conversation moderated by actor Harry Lennix, who received a Golden Satellite Award in Taymor's Titus. The event -From Stage to Screen and Back Again - will be illustrated with clips from her productions. Taymor is acclaimed for infusing her work with a uniquely theatrical vision - from the internationally acclaimed stage musical The Lion King, to the Beatles-inspired screen musical, Across the Universe, the timeless magic of Shakespeare on screen in Titus and The Tempest, to Shakespeare on stage, with her highly-anticipated upcoming production of A Midsummer Night's Dream for Theatre for a New Audience.
Single tickets go on sale today, September 13, for Theatre for a New Audience's inaugural production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by multiple Tony Award-winner Julie Taymor with original music composed by Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning Elliot Goldenthal, at the Theatre's newly-named building, Polonsky Shakespeare Center, 262 Ashland Place between Lafayette Avenue and Fulton Street, Brooklyn.
Today, theCongressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)announced the performance of five time Grammy Award and Latin Grammy-winning international superstarOlga Tanonat its 36th Annual Awards Gala
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) today announced that Emmy Award winning journalist Jose Diaz-Balart, news anchor for 'Noticiero Telemundo' and host of 'Enfoque con Jose Diaz-Balart,' will serve as celebrity host at its 36th Annual Awards Gala on October 2, 2013 in Washington, D.C. The event is the largest gathering of Latino leaders in the country and is part of CHCI's Hispanic Heritage Month events, including its 2013 Public Policy Conference and Reyes of Comedy. Diaz-Balart is celebrity hosting thanks to long time CHCI partner and Telemundo parent company, Comcast NBCUniversal.
Today, Campari is officially unveiling Uma Thurman as the star of the Campari Calendar 2014, which will be captured by noted fashion photographer Koto Bolofo. The iconic, edgy actress takes the lead in the 2014 edition of the Calendar which is entitled 'Worldwide Celebrations', with each month focusing on a unique festival from a number of different cultures around the world. Through this intriguing new theme, Campari intends to highlight how cultures around the world have become more global than ever before, and reinterprets each celebration through its spirit made of passion, style and charisma.
Broadway powerhouse and Glee favorite Idina Menzel - the Tony Award-winning Elphaba from Wicked - is gracing the RiverEdge Park stage during its inaugural season celebration.
According to Deadline.com, myriad stars have joined the voice cast for Khalil Gibran's THE PROPHET animated film written and directed by Roger Allers. Liam Neeson, Salma Hayek, John Krasinski, Frank Langella, Alfred Molina and Quvenzhane Wallis will all lend their voices to the upcoming feature.
CNN Films' GIRL RISING, the groundbreaking film directed by Academy Award nominee Richard Robbins, will debut on CNN and CNN International tonight, June 16 at 9 pm ET.
Broadway powerhouse and Glee favorite Idina Menzel - the Tony Award-winning Elphaba from Wicked - is gracing the RiverEdge Park stage during its inaugural season celebration.
The Stella Adler Studio of Acting has announced that the Eighth Annual Stella by Starlight Benefit Gala will be held tonight, June 10 at Espace in New York City. This year's honorees include acting luminaries Elaine Stritch and George Takei, Broadway idol Stephen Sondheim and real estate mogul Charles S. Cohen. The gala will feature a special live performance from Ms. Stritch's friend Bernadette Peters and red carpet appearances by Alec Baldwin, Liza Minnelli and James Gandolfini. Additional red carpet guests include gala co-hosts and Stella Adler alums JANE LEVY (Evil Dead, Suburgatory) and Keith Powell (30 Rock).
CNN Films' GIRL RISING, the groundbreaking film directed by Academy Award nominee Richard Robbins, will debut on CNN and CNN International on Sunday, June 16 at 9 pm ET.
Last night, NBC aired 'The Women's Concert for Change: Live from London,' a live concert event from Twickenham Stadium in London. Check out photos from the event below!
'The Women's Concert for Change: Live from London' (0.8/2 in 18-49, 3.0 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) ranked #1 for its second hour from 10-11 p.m. among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49
NBC is set to air 'The Women's Concert for Change: Live from London,' a live concert event from Twickenham Stadium in London, tonight, June 2 (9-11 p.m. ET).
The Women's Concert for Change: Live from London airs Sunday, June 2 on NBC (9-11 p.m. ET)
Performers include Beyonce, Ellie Golding, Florence + the Machine, Jay Z, Jennifer Lopez, John Legend, and Timbaland.