As BroadwayWorld sadly reported earlier this week, Marni Nixon, perhaps best known for dubbing the singing voices of the leading actresses in films, including THE KING AND I, WEST SIDE STORY and MY FAIR LADY, passed away from breast cancer on July 24th. She was 86.
by Caryn Robbins -
The New York Times reports that Marni Nixon, perhaps most famous for dubbing the singing voices of the leading actresses in films, including THE KING AND I, WEST SIDE STORY and MY FAIR LADY, passed away from breast cancer on July 24th. She was 86.
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kykNET films and Vry Films in association with Lion's Head Productions and Who Projects are proud to announce the release of NOBODY'S DIED LAUGHING: A JOURNEY WITH PIETER-DIRK UYS , a theatrical-action-documentary that celebrates the life and work of performing artist and activist Pieter-Dirk Uys.
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Academy, Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Sir Ben Kingsley will join the Houston Symphony in an unforgettable performance of Peter and the Wolf during its Opening Night Concert and Gala at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17, 2016.
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As a premier entertainment showplace for acclaimed international stars, iconic American artists, and celebrated regional performers, The Grand 1894 Opera House continues to produce an annual performing arts season that delivers 'living in the moment' entertainment experiences that capture the imagination of its audiences. Its 2016-2017 Performing Arts Season will include many such memorable events.
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Ana Gasteyer, Ricky Gervais, Cecily Strong and Kevin Kline were among the guest stars on last night's episode of MAYA & MARTY on NBC.
by Tyler Peterson -
The Weston Playhouse Theatre Company launches its 80th anniversary season with an epic musical adventure. MAN OF LA MANCHA begins performances on JUNE 28 with all of the fanfare one would expect from Vermont's longest-running professional theatre company. A bold and charismatic cast comes together with a renowned creative team to present Cervantes' legendary tale on the company's historic MainStage.
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Having performed alone on the stages of the world for well over seven thousand times, Pieter-Dirk Uys has learnt that every show is the first and the last performance - because each audience demands and gets a different energy, topicality and excitement. This year, Uys will be back on stage at Theatre on the Bay in his autobiographical one-man memoir, THE ECHO OF A NOISE.
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The 28TH Annual Colleagues Spring Luncheon and Oscar de la Renta will honor Emmy nominated actress and producer Roma Downey ('Touched by an Angel,' 'The Bible') with The Colleagues Champion of Children Award, which honors those who have made a lasting impact on the lives of children. Actress Angie Harmon will be the Master of Ceremonies at the luncheon which benefits the Children's Institute, Inc (CII).
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If there were a Tony Award category for 'Best Dance Shoes', the most likely nominee (and winner) would be Broadway shoe designer Phil LaDuca. This season alone his custom-made shoes are trotting the boards in a batch of new shows including Shuffle Along, Tuck Everlasting, She Loves Me, and the upcoming New York Spring Spectacular starring the Rockettes. His trendy dance shoes were also worn in the hit movie musical, Chicago, and in Katy Perry's acclaimed performance in last year's Super Bowl XLIX halftime show.
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Rehearsals are underway for Tarragon Theatre's world premiere of The Summoned by celebrated Canadian actor and screenwriter Fabrizio Filippo, now making his Tarragon playwriting debut with this twisted technological thriller that takes audiences on a whirlwind ride from the past and into the future of the digital age. Directed by Tarragon's Artistic Director Richard Rose, The Summoned previews from April 20, opens April 27 and runs to May 29 in Tarragon's Mainspace.
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Film icon Sophia Loren revealed to PEOPLE Magazine that one of her regrets in life is that she never appeared on the Broadway stage.
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Sophia Loren welcomed New York friends Rita McKenzie and Kim Maresca to her dressing room at THE VIEW, where she appeared this past Friday, March 18th, to discuss her legendary film career and her one-woman tour, AN EVENING WITH SOPHIA LOREN. McKenzie and Maresca are both currently starring in the New York musical smash, RUTHLESS. Scroll down for photos!
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?Synonymous with grace, beauty, and artistry, famed Italian movie star Sophia Loren graces the stage at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Thursday, March 31st at 8:00pm. The Oscar-winning actress will captivate the audience with an intimate onstage conversation and question-and-answer session lead by Entertainment Tonight correspondent Bill Harris, as well as film clips from her prolific career spanning more than five decades.
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Lights! Cameras! Action! International Celebrity Images will present The 22nd Production of THE REEL AWARDS, an entertaining two and a half-hour tongue in cheek parody, homage, spoof and tribute to the real Academy Awards, on Monday, February 22, 2016 at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino; 129 East Fremont Street; Las Vegas, NV 89101. Then, from Tuesday through Thursday, February 23 - 25, 2016, the Tribute Artists Convention will be presented at the hotel as well.
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For the first time ever, movie icon Sophia Loren will star in an 11 city US tour, onstage and in person, in AN EVENING WITH SOPHIA LOREN.
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For celebrity chef, author and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich there is no place like home ? especially at Christmas, her favorite time of year.
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For celebrity chef, author and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich there is no place like home -- especially at Christmas, her favorite time of year.
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For celebrity chef, author and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich there is no place like home -- especially at Christmas, her favorite time of year.
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Corbis Entertainment today announced that it has been selected to represent the personality rights of world-renowned musician, singer and writer, Marvin Gaye
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