BWW Reviews: THE GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY at the Peabody Opera House
by Chris Gibson
- Dec 3, 2014
I guess when you're are a writer of Stephen King's stature you can't help be subject to expectations that are often simply too hard to live up to. Most of the criticism directed at THE GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY centers around the book he's cooked up for the show. He and composer (and rock icon) John Mellencamp had been kicking around this idea for about a dozen years, and when it was finally staged it was savaged in a number of ways, with most of the vitriol centered on King's narrative. I wonder if those critics felt the same way a few days after they'd posted their reviews. For me, I've found that the haunting mix of music and imagery has lingered in my memory long after I'd thought it would abate. Charged acting, a terrific roots rock and blues-inflected score, and a story that plays upon simmering tensions that threaten to boil over for the McCandless family, combine to produce something truly special and worthy of appreciation.
Memorable Art Moments in 2013
by Barry Kostrinsky
- Jan 6, 2014
What's hot:
Forgeries, Infinity Rooms. Though a dry year weather wise, rain has been in. Red, Reflective materials. What is not there. Doing very little- like staring. Conceptualism, Caravaggio. Koons, George's as artist (Zimmerman and Bush). The expansion rate of Museum's in China. Post anything, Pussy Riot. Cross over musicians going gaga with Jzzzs'. Art that media jumps.
What's Cold: Arthur Danto
BWW Reviews: What's All This Fuss About Detroit's Art at Risk; Where Does It All End Up Anyway?
by Barry Kostrinsky
- Oct 14, 2013
So what of Detroit's mess. Detroit has been dying since the late 80's. Put a fork in it- it's done. The Japanese made a better product and Detroit has been taking advil ever since for what has swooned to be $18 Bill of debt headaches. The Detroit Institute of Art- DIA was not set up as a non-profit and the art may be vulnerable to a firehouse sale to satisfy some of the debt.
AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! to Partner With 'One For The Heart' Campaign
by Caryn Robbins
- May 11, 2012
Highlighting the evening was an announcement by emcee Ryan Seacrest that AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! is partnering with The Heart Foundation and their One For The Heart campaign by donating $1 of every AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! TOUR 2012 ticket sold to support heart disease research.
Photo Flash: Meryl Streep, Kevin Kilne, et al. Celebrate Public Theater Grant
by Nicole Rosky
- Oct 27, 2011
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) announced today that the Ford Foundation has generously awarded The Public Theater a $2 million grant to support The Public's GOING PUBLIC capital campaign. The largest campaign gift to date after the City's substantial commitment of $28 million, the Ford Foundation will be recognized for this significant grant with the renovated Public Theater lobby being renamed the 'Ford Foundation Lobby.' The $40 million renovation of The Public's long-time home on Lafayette Street is expected to be completed by summer 2012 with a grand reopening in fall 2012.
Nick at Nite Kicks Off New Season Of GLENN MARTIN, DDS 6/11
by BWW
News Desk
- Jun 11, 2010
Nick at Nite will kick off the second season of its original stop-motion animated comedy series, Glenn Martin, DDS, on Friday, June 11, at 10:30 p.m. (ET/PT) with all-new episodes packed with celebrity guest stars including Bret Michaels, Mel Brooks, Fergie, Kristen Bell, Sean Hayes, Betty White, Jimmy Kimmel, John Corbett, Fran Drescher, Bradley Whitford, Cheri Oteri, MC Hammer, Jason Alexander, George Takei, Howie Mandel, Don Johnson, Ty Burrell, Ashley Tisdale, Jim Parsons, two-time Emmy Award winner Bryan Cranston and Oscar nominated actresses Gabourey Sibide and Ellen Page, among others.
Nick at Nite Kicks Off New Season Of GLENN MARTIN, DDS 6/11
by Charlie Piane
- May 14, 2010
Nick at Nite will kick off the second season of its original stop-motion animated comedy series, Glenn Martin, DDS, on Friday, June 11, at 10:30 p.m. (ET/PT) with all-new episodes packed with celebrity guest stars including Bret Michaels, Mel Brooks, Fergie, Kristen Bell, Sean Hayes, Betty White, Jimmy Kimmel, John Corbett, Fran Drescher, Bradley Whitford, Cheri Oteri, MC Hammer, Jason Alexander, George Takei, Howie Mandel, Don Johnson, Ty Burrell, Ashley Tisdale, Jim Parsons, two-time Emmy Award winner Bryan Cranston and Oscar nominated actresses Gabourey Sibide and Ellen Page, among others.
2009 Writer's Guild Awards Honor Shanley, Milk, 30 Rock & More; Complete Winners List Inside
by Robert Diamond
- Feb 8, 2009
The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) announced the winners of the 2009 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for screen, television, radio, news, promotional, and videogame writing at simultaneous ceremonies at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles and the Hudson Theatre at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City.
Confessions of a Mormon Boy Extends in L.A. to 4/15
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 8, 2007
MB Productions and Steven Cohen Productions announce that the Los Angeles premiere of the award-winning, critically-acclaimed, smash-hit Off-Broadway play with music, CONFESSIONS OF A MORMON BOY, written and performed by Steven Fales and directed by Tony Award-winner Jack Hofsiss is extending again and must close Sunday, April 15
Mormon Boy Comes Clean with Confession
by James Sims
- Jan 15, 2007
Confessing one's sins certainly takes an act of bravery, but imagine doing so in front of a packed theatre night after night, let alone revealing your dark past and divulging family tidbits to absolute strangers...
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