Winter in New York City is not known for being particularly steamy (though the unseasonably mild weather this year gives one reason to pause), but there is always Complexions Contemporary Ballet's season at the Joyce Theater to turn up the heat to a feverish, sweltering boiling point! For the 26th season, the company revived recent seminal works -- Bach 25 and Woke -- alongside favorites spanning from 1994 to a brand new solo in Essential Parts, which acted as a 'Greatest Hits' compilation for the ever-evolving, always revolutionary dance troupe. This year also marked the World Premiere of their latest exploration of the full canon of a particular musician's oeuvre -- Love Rocks featuring the music of the iconic Grammy-winning rockstar, Lenny Kravitz. For patrons unable to attend all programs, FOMO (fear of missing out) syndrome is understandable, but for those who are highly familiar with the group's work or only getting their first taste, Program C -- which featured the latter two mentioned -- was the most delectable sampling of Complexions offerings old and new. The fascinating thing about such juxtapositions is that, in seeing the latest creations from 2020 side-by-side with choreography premiered in the early 1990s, it is remarkable to note how the level of innovation, depth of emotion and current relevance remains the same. It's a reminder that timeliness and timelessness can coexist, given the right mediums and masters. The genius of legendary Co-Founders, Co-Artistic Directors Desmond Richard and Dwight Rhoden (also the Principal Choreographer) cannot be underestimated. Indeed, it has not. They have both achieved phenomenal success and longevity, been lauded as trailblazers and received numerous accolades from peers, critics and audiences alike since they burst on the dance scene. It's no wonder that they have utilized the music of David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, Kendrick Lamar and Lenny Kravitz to tell their stories through bodies in motion -- they are rockstars themselves!
Tika talks about her mom being a prison guard at Rikers Island, having 'Family Day' there, Sonic the Hedgehog coming out on Valentine's Day, working at a movie theatre, and acting in 'Mixed-ish.'
Nick talks about doing stand-up comedy in Europe, spending time with his parents in London, his very average sized penis, writing his funny and filthy show “Big Mouth,” the incredible cast, and asking Howard Stern to be on it.
MaryJo Mundy, the highly acclaimed and beloved cabaret singer and founder of the longest running open mic at the famed Gardenia, hosts the 4th night of what celebrates and fosters musical theatre/cabaret performers,
while also showcasing her own remarkable talent. On the third Saturday of every month Ms. Mundy (co-hosted monthly by Alexis Gach and singer/songwriter/producer Hillary Rollins ) throws a 'cabaret party' on-stage at the Gardenia along with three guest performers.
Al talks about the Iowa Caucuses, watching the State of the Union, what Trump is trying to do to the Affordable Care Act, texting with former Senate colleagues during the impeachment trial, the crazy way he met Donald Trump in NY, and his podcast.
Paul talks about running in to Jimmy at dinner in Arizona, the 35th anniversary of Pee-wee's Big Adventure, and he remembers some of the really great times he has had on our show over the years.
Broadway's newest Evan Hansen, Jordan Fisher, is the star of Domino's newest commercial. In the ad, Fisher recreates the iconic scene from Risky Business, the 1983 film starring Tom Cruise.
Producer Michael Cohl/S2BN Entertainment, in association with Barry Habib, Scott Prisand/Seth Fass, Tony Smith, and Randi Zuckerberg/Mara Burros-Sandler have announced that three-time Emmy Award nominee Dot-Marie Jones ('Glee') will make her New York stage debut as Bourbon Room owner Dennis Dupree in the 10th Anniversary Production of Rock of Ages at New World Stages (340 W 50th St) for eight weeks only, from February 24 through April 19, 2020.
There is certainly a dramatic story to be told behind the highly successful '60s folk-rock duo Simon & Garfunkel, from their brief high school success that got them on 'American Bandstand' to their later 1960s stardom, their love/hate relationship and mutual artistic dependence. All of that is barely mentioned, though, in the nationally touring 'The Simon & Garfunkel Story,' currently in a three show run at the National Theatre.
Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson talks about getting his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Eminem and Dr. Dre speaking at his ceremony, Jimmy having the same agent as Stephen Colbert, the most money he has ever lost betting at a sports book, the end of series 'Power,' and his new show 'For Life' on ABC.
Renee Zellweger spoke to Jimmy Kimmel about winning an Oscar in 2004, being on the cover of Vanity Fair with Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Lopez, her childhood house being up for sale, being nominated for an Oscar for playing Judy Garland in the movie Judy, singing all of the songs live, and visiting Abbey Road.
LaKeith talks about going to modeling school, acting in Uncut Gems with Adam Sandler & Kevin Garnett, his new movie The Photograph with Issa Rae, and wanting to play the Joker.