Emmy winning actress/singer Vicki Lawrence hardly needs an introduction. Having co-starred on The Carol Burnett Show for 11 years (1967-1978) and then star of Mama's Family in '83 and then 86-90, she has established herself as one of TV's most endearing comediennes. Lawrence will appear at the Welk Resort in Escondido from May 19-22 in her one-woman - oops! I mean two character - show as herself and of course, Mama. In our chat she talks about her show, Mama, Harvey Korman and lots of other fun legendary memories.
While older plays can often be interpreted to suit modern tastes and standards, films serve as permanent records of the public attitudes of their times; particularly when considering the ways ethnic minorities were portrayed. Many a fine film from long ago can contain moments that strike the modern eye as racist, even in cases where the intention was to be racially sensitive. In the case of black actors from early Hollywood, we can admire the talent of the likes of Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson, Butterfly McQueen and Stepin Fetchit and say they opened door for others, but many have argued that their success came from demeaning their race as a whole by taking the types of roles that were within the white viewers' comfort zones.
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today new original programming coming to OWN including four series pick ups and six new series totaling over 60 hours of television.
terraNOVA Collective will hold a post-show discussion with the audience immediately following performances of their mainstage production, FEEDER: A LOVE STORY at HERE (145 6th Avenue - Entrance on Dominick Street, 1 block south of Spring Street) on Monday, March 21. Admission to these special events is included with the purchase of a ticket to any performance of Feeder: A Love Story.
terraNOVA Collective will hold post-show discussions with the audience immediately following performances of their mainstage production, FEEDER: A LOVE STORY at HERE (145 6th Avenue - Entrance on Dominick Street, 1 block south of Spring Street) on Monday, March 14 & 21.
The historic Gem Theatre presents Late Nite Catechism 3:‘Til Death Do Us Part for a limited engagement thru March 6, 2011. Mary Zentmyer returns as Sister in this brand-new, third addition to the sinfully funny Late Nite series.
terraNOVA Collective will hold post-show discussions with the audience immediately following performances of their mainstage production, FEEDER: A LOVE STORY at HERE (145 6th Avenue - Entrance on Dominick Street, 1 block south of Spring Street) on Monday, March 14 & 21.
MIKE RUIZ, celebrity photographer and star of Bravo's "The A-List" and "RuPaul's Drag Race" guest co-hosts with Sweetie and the cast of weekly changing NYC drag sensations at the Times Square Arts Center! Mike Ruiz is known as Hollywood's 'It' man when it comes to working behind the lens.
The historic Gem Theatre is offering $10 off tickets (was $29.50, now $19.50) to the final six Wednesday and Thursday performances of Late Nite Catechism 3:‘Til Death Do Us Part, which plays the theater now through March 6, 2011.
MIKE RUIZ, celebrity photographer and star of Bravo's "The A-List" and "RuPaul's Drag Race" guest co-hosts with Sweetie and the cast of weekly changing NYC drag sensations at the Times Square Arts Center! Mike Ruiz is known as Hollywood's 'It' man when it comes to working behind the lens.
The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Stephen Eich, Executive Director) announced that 'TIL DEATH DO US PART: LATE NIGHT CATECHISM 3 will play a limited engagement in the Carrie Hamilton Theatre at The Pasadena Playhouse. Performances will begin March 3, 2011, with a press opening on Monday, March 7, 2011.
LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & MC COY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT rapturously present the third production of their 2010-2011 season of shows - the heavenly, 'TIL DEATH DO US PART: LATE NITE CATECHISM 3', starring everyone's favorite Sister - Maripat Donovan, written by Maripat Donovan with Marc Silvia and directed by Marc Silvia.
On February 12th, you and your valentine can enjoy the vocal stylings of Stephanie Riggs, singing some of your favorite romantic songs with the talented Mark Mullino on piano. Then, let comedienne Kristin Weber tickle your funny bone with her family friendly comedy! Wrap it all up in a bow with the classic romantic comedy SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE (PG), written & directed by Norah Ephron. The live entertainment begins at 7:30 p.m. and the movie begins at 8:35 p.m.
The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Stephen Eich, Executive Director) announced that 'TIL DEATH DO US PART: LATE NIGHT CATECHISM 3 will play a limited engagement in the Carrie Hamilton Theatre at The Pasadena Playhouse. Performances will begin March 3, 2011, with a press opening on Monday, March 7, 2011.
On February 12th, you and your valentine can enjoy the vocal stylings of Stephanie Riggs, singing some of your favorite romantic songs with the talented Mark Mullino on piano. Then, let comedienne Kristin Weber tickle your funny bone with her family friendly comedy! Wrap it all up in a bow with the classic romantic comedy SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE (PG), written & directed by Norah Ephron. The live entertainment begins at 7:30 p.m. and the movie begins at 8:35 p.m.
The new interactive musical comedy, ‘The Ultimate Drag Off' opened Off-Broadway on January 15th, 2011. With a fabulous spin on 70's game shows such as ‘Let's Make a Deal' and ‘The Price Is Right', The Ultimate Drag Off takes the audience into a cabaret style theatre space where you can play for prizes. Be a part of the DRAG OFF Revolution and join one of the hottest Saturday Night downtown events for theatre enthusiasts after the Broadway shows are all over!
Christine Pedi guest co-hosts with Sweetie and the cast of weekly changing NYC drag sensations at the Times Square Arts Center! Currently starring in off-Broadway's "Newsical:The Musical", Christine Pedi will lend her 'Vanna' skills as Guest Co-Host of the newest off-Broadway spectacle & Interactive Game Show-The Ultimate Drag Off!
Treat your sweetie to an evening of heartwarming favorites as multi-talented singer and songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway joins Peter Nero and the Philly Pops for an evening of 'love'-ly standards entitled Singin' and Swingin' (February 2, 4-6, 2011). Peter and The POPS open the program with swinging and swooning orchestral favorites by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Benny Goodman, along with a few symphonic surprises too good to spoil ahead of time! Before intermission, Ms. Callaway graces the stage joining the Maestro and his orchestra to perform three timeless standards-'Lover, Come Back to Me,' 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow,' and 'Pick Yourself Up.'
The second half of the evening finds the sublime Ms. Callaway front and center with our very own Peter Nero leading The POPS from the keyboard. Sentimental favorites by America's greatest songwriters, including Cole Porter ('From This Moment On' and 'Let's Do It, Let's Fall in Love'); Rodgers and Hart ('With a Song in My Heart'); George and Ira Gershwin ('The Man I Love'); and Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer ('Blues in the Night') are featured alongside Ms. Callaway's own remarkable songs. As a special treat, Ms. Callaway shares her impressive improvisational skills each night as she takes words and phrases from the audience to create a one-of-a-kind song on the spot.
