SAG-AFTRA Foundation and BroadwayWorld have partnered for a filmed Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City. Join us on Friday, October 18 (1PM) at the Robin Williams Center (247 West 54th Street) for a career reflection with Tracy Letts. Moderated by BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge of 'Backstage with Richard Ridge!'
Elton John talks about writing his great new memoir a?oeMe,a?? touring since he was 17, wanting to be home with his kids, letting Stevie Wonder drive his snowmobile, playing charades at Neil Diamond's house with Bob Dylan, being a technophobe, not owning a cell phone, his love of paper shredding, and he weighs in on the shoe color debate.
Taika talks about writing, directing and starring in Jojo Rabbit, playing Adolf Hitler, being from New Zealand, being caught sleeping on the job, directing What We Do in the Shadows and Thor: Ragnarok, and the new Thor movie with Natalie Portman.
Jeff talks about meeting Snoop Dogg backstage, his upcoming milestone birthday, taking pictures on movie sets, his new photography book, and he takes a portrait of Jimmy with his cool Japanese panning camera.
Howard talks about being in LA, his friendship with Jimmy, Jimmy's family working on the show, his book “Howard Stern Comes Again,” having Donald Trump as a guest before he was in office, how his radio show has evolved over the years, being married to Beth for 11 years, wanting to marry her again, and he surprises everyone with an impromptu proposal.
Aaron talks about rebooting the “Breaking Bad” world for the new movie El Camino with creator Vince Gilligan, doing a scavenger hunt in Boise, Idaho for tickets to the premiere, the crazy lengths his fans went to for tickets, and he shows an exclusive never-before-seen clip from the film and talks about his baby girl.
Based on the smash-hit movie starring Tom Hanks, BIG The Musical is only on for three more weeks at the Dominion Theatre, closing on 2 November 2019. Below, watch as Jay McGuiness (Josh Baskin) and Kimberley Walsh (Susan Lawrence) sing 'We're Gonna Be Fine'.
Legendary actor Al Pacino joins fellow Academy Award winner Geoffrey Rush for Simply Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice, a one-night only staged benefit reading to support The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles. Tony Award winner Dan Sullivan reunites Pacino (Shylock) with his Merchant of Venice Broadway stars Lily Rabe (Portia) and Hamish Linklater (Bassanio). All three actors originally appeared in Sullivan's 2010 production for the New York Shakespeare Festival's summer festival in Central Park that quickly transferred to Broadway for a limited sold-out run. Rush steps in to read the role of Antonio and Keith David will read the roles of the Duke of Venice and Solerio. Simply Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice will take place Monday, October 28 at 8pm at The Gindi Auditorium, American Jewish University.
On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' Danny talks about “Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” playing the violin on “Taxi,” his real mom playing his mother on the show, the Jumanji sequel, working with The Rock, and Jimmy does his best impression of Danny with the help of an insanely realistic looking mask.
On Saturday, October 26th, the APSU Department of Theatre and Dance and the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA) will present a public Q&A with Tony winning director and Acuff chair Freddie Ashley.
On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' Gwyneth Paltrow talks about her one year anniversary to Brad Falchuk, finally moving in together last month, not realizing she was in Spider-Man: Homecoming, her new Netflix show “The Politician,” and she goes through a bunch of interesting GOOP products with Jimmy. Watch the clip below!
Outfest, the Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization promoting equality by creating, sharing, and protecting LGBTQ stories on the screen, announced today that it will honor Emmy Award-winning “Queer Eye” production company Scout Productions at the 2019 Outfest Legacy Awards Gala: A Benefit to Protect Our Past and Build Our Future, on Sunday, October 27th. Outfest will also honor “Vida” creator, executive producer and showrunner Tanya Saracho during the “Unveiling of a New Era” themed gala. The show will be hosted by Emmy nominated Sheryl Lee Ralph and include a special performance by Dana Goldberg. This year's awards dinner will once again take place at performing arts venue Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles, with head chef Neal Fraser of Redbird and the show will be produced by Tony award-winning producer Scott Mauro.
Joaquin Phoenix stops by 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' and talks about losing weight for Joker, movie spoilers, his whole family coming to the premiere, his sisters' reaction to the film, having a good time making the movie, and Jimmy reveals a never-before-seen outtake of Joaquin from the set. Watch the clip below!