Ladysmith Black Mambazo to Perform at Byham Theater, 1/29
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 7, 2014
Grammy award-winning South African a cappella group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, will perform traditional songs and gospel inspired music of peace, love and harmony, at the Byham Theater on Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.
InDepth InterView: Marshall Brickman Talks JERSEY BOYS From Stage To Screen, Plus ROY ROGERS, ADDAMS FAMILY, Woody Allen & More
by Pat Cerasaro
- Oct 14, 2013
Today we are talking to a spectacularly talented screenwriter and bookwriter known for his legendary string of onscreen collaborations with Woody Allen as well as for writing and directing films himself in addition to penning the Best Musical Tony Award-winner JERSEY BOYS and others - the accomplished and entertaining Marshall Brickman. Discussing bringing the tale of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons via JERSEY BOYS to the stage as well as the new big screen movie musical adaptation that is currently finishing filming, Brickman outlines his role in the international stage sensation and what we can expect from the highly anticipated celluloid creation on the way in 2014. Besides JERSEY BOYS, Brickman also sheds some light on the ongoing success of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, touring the country and performed around the world. Plus, Brickman shares first details on his new musical project, a biomusical based on the life of legendary 20th century American entertainer Roy Rogers. Additionally, Brickman details the finer points of his decades-spanning collaboration with Woody Allen on an incomparable assortment of modern comedy classics, including MANHATTAN, SLEEPER, MANHATTAN MURDER MYSTERY and the iconic, Best Picture Academy Award-winning ANNIE HALL, for which he and Allen received the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. All of that, reflections on his early career working in the Golden Age of television with legends like Johnny Carson and Dick Cavett and comments on some of his own projects as a writer/director like bringing Christopher Durang's SISTER MARY EXPLAINS IT ALL to the small screen, as well as how his banjo playing figures into a classic DELIVERANCE Hollywood moment, developing a new The Mamas & The Papas biopic - and much, much more!
Farnsworth Presents The Wonderful World of Oz Exhibition on 75th Anniversary of Iconic Film
by Robert Diamond
- Sep 27, 2013
To coincide with the 75th anniversary of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's classic motion picture The Wizard of Oz, the Farnsworth Art Museum will open the exhibition The Wonderful World of Oz-Selections from the Willard Carroll/Tom Wilhite Collection on Saturday, October 12, 2013. The show, drawn from the world's most comprehensive collection of Oz materials, which is based in Maine, will run through March of 2014 in the museum's Crosman Gallery. The opening will be celebrated at a members' preview and reception, on Friday, October 11, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. throughout the museum's galleries.
VANGELIS AND THE JOURNEY TO ITHAKA Now Available on DVD
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 23, 2013
uch to the excitement of music fans worldwide, the new feature length documentary on Greek music legend Vangelis titled 'Vangelis And The Journey To Ithaka' is now available, as of September 23, 2013 by Gonzo MultiMedia UK.
VANGELIS AND THE JOURNEY TO ITHAKA Doc Gets 9/23 DVD Release
by Tyler Peterson
- Jul 25, 2013
Much to the excitement of music fans worldwide, the new feature length documentary on Greek music legend Vangelis titled 'Vangelis And The Journey To Ithaka' will be released on September 23, 2013 by Gonzo MultiMedia UK. The two-hour documentary includes interviews with Vangelis and many of his friends and colleagues, including Sean Connery, Hugh Hudson, Jessye Norman, Oliver Stone, Akiko Ebi, Julian Rachlin and many others. It also includes rare, historical footage, most of which has never been seen before. Another highlight includes recent footage of Vangelis improvising new music!
Fox Developing LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMAN Put Pilot
by Tyler Peterson
- Jul 9, 2013
According to TV Line, FOX has officially ordered a put pilot for The League OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMAN, with Michael Green (HEROES) as the showrunner. Erwin Stoff (THE MATRIX) will also serve as executive producer.
VIDEO: First Look - Dominc Cooper Stars in BBC America's FLEMING
by Caryn Robbins
- Jul 1, 2013
BBC America has released a teaser for its upcoming original film, FLEMING, about the life of Bond creator Ian Fleming. Film star Dominic Cooper will portray the celebrated author in the new original four part drama. Get a first look below!
Jeff Garlin, Tippi Hedren, & More Set for Music Box Theatre's Summer Schedule!
by Tyler Peterson
- May 29, 2013
Chicago's Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport, hosts a variety of special screenings and appearances throughout the summer, including Curb Your Enthusiasm's Jeff Garlin in person for opening weekend of his new IFC Films comedy Dealing With Idiots, Hitchcock muse Tippi Hedren (The Birds) in attendance for a special matinee of Marnie and Alex Winter, aka Bill in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, presenting his new documentary feature Downloaded as part of the fifth annual Summer Music Film Festival.
Warner Bros Classic & Contemporary Gangster Films Come to Blu-ray Today
by Movies News Desk
- May 21, 2013
As part of the studio's 90th Anniversary celebration, eight of Warner Bros. Pictures' greatest gangster films - from Edward G. Robinson's 1931 classic Little Caesar to Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning masterpiece The Departed[i] -- will now be available in two Blu-ray sets today, May 21.
BWW Review: Bond Meets the Bard at Vaquero Playground
by Nancy Grossman
- May 12, 2013
FROM DENMARK WITH LOVE: A 007/HAMLET MASH-UP may be your poison if you know your James Bond movies and the crux of the Shakespeare tragedy. At times difficult to follow, the two vehicles blend better than you might think, thanks to clear direction and an energetic, fun-loving ensemble. Daniel Jones has enough good looks to play both leading men and has his hands full with the Bond girls. Playwright John J. King fulfills his mission to provide mirth while helping to save the earth.
Imagination Stage Announces Casting for Dahl Repertory Shows
by Kelsey Denette
- Apr 23, 2013
James and the Giant Peach, the beloved and well-read Roald Dahl story returns to Imagination Stage and teams up with the world premiere of The Magic Finger, one of Dahl's lesser known stories. The repertory, performed on the same stage and using nearly cast for each show, has been extended to June 2.
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH and THE MAGIC FINGER Extend thru 6/2 at Imagination Stage
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 22, 2013
James and the Giant Peach, the beloved and well-read Roald Dahl story returns to Imagination Stage and teams up with the world premiere of The Magic Finger, one of Dahl's lesser known stories. The repertory, performed on the same stage and using nearly cast for each show, has been extended to June 2.
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