Deadline reports that two-time Tony award winner James Naughton has joined the cast of the upcoming CBS drama pilot HOSTAGES. The actor joins previously announced cast member Toni Collette on the project from Jerry Bruckheimer TV and Warner Bros TV.
Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) will host its annual Gala at the Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Avenue, Astoria NY, on Thursday, March 14, 2013. For their extraordinary service to the community and their support of the arts, APAC will be honoring Assembly Member Aravella Simotas and Donna Finn, Principal of the Frank Sinatra School for the Performing Arts. The evening will include a cocktail reception catered by The Astor Room, an opportunity to explore the museum, and a special performance directed by APAC Artistic Director Tom Wojtunik. Tickets are currently on sale at apacny.org. APAC's next show, the musical Blood Brothers, with book, music, and lyrics by Willy Russell, directed by Tom Wojtunik will open at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church on May 2, 2013.
Emmy(R) award-winning wildlife enthusiast Bindi Irwin ('Nim's Island,' 'Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove') returns as Nim, a brave young heroine determined to protect her island and all the wildlife that call it home, in RETURN TO NIM'S ISLAND, a Hallmark Channel Original Movie World
Rep Stage, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Howard Community College (HCC), continues its 20th anniversary season with 'Home,' Samm-Art Williams' brilliantly inventive, lyrically expressive play that tells the coming-of-age story of a young black man, Cephus Miles, from rural North Carolina. From beginning to end - and through tragedy and triumph - Cephus never loses his joyful goodwill, his indomitable spirit, and the conviction that one day his quest for fulfillment with be rewarded. 'Home' stars returning Rep Stage actors Felicia Curry and Fatima Quander, as well as Rep newcomer Robert Lee Hardy in the role of Cephus Miles.
Morphic Graffiti has announced that Tim Walton will be playing the title role in the forthcoming production of The Revenge of Sherlock Holmes! at the renowned Hoxton Hall. Tim is a leading West End actor with credits that include Matilda, Love Never Dies, Wicked and most recently Kiss Me Kate at the Old Vic.
Actress Jennifer Lawrence has been very busy lately! Tonight she is attending the Oscars hoping to win for her performance in “Sliver Linings Playbook.” She has already nabbed the Golden Globe and SAG Award for her spirited performance opposite fellow nominee Bradley Cooper.
Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Neal Street Productions and Kevin McCormick's production of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory opens at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 25th June 2013, directed by Sam Mendes. In the videos below, Mendes introduces the show and takes you inside the set design for this whimsical production!
"Myths are public dreams," wrote the renowned mythologist Joseph Campbell, "and dreams are personal myths"-a sentiment echoed by the therapist in Mary Zimmerman's 'Metamorphoses,' now playing at Arena Stage. Yet, Zimmerman's 'Metamorphoses' is so much more than dream. It is theatre as ritual, as rite of passage deep as an archetype, humorous as a limerick, and as universal as our need to love. It is a full-scale baptism in the journey of the soul as it finds its way to love. If you let yourself, especially if get front row seats, you'll get more than a gentle sprinkle of this production's amazing theatrics; you and your companion will get splashed in the waters of redemption.
Whether you make it a date night or a girls night out, everyone is sure to get a kick out of 'SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody' at Club Nokia in LA Live on Feb 15, 16 and 17, 2013. This hilarious unauthorized musical satire brings the naughty fun of the saucy best-selling book to life in a laugh-filled high-energy show that's part Chippendales, part Second City, presented in one deliciously sexy package. The show is definitely for mature audiences so leave the kids at home.
Tonight, February 16th at 8pm, join TV and Film aficionados from across Long Island as the Gold Coast International Film Festival presents DENNEHY BY DONAHUE, a very special discussion with Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe Award Winning actor and Chaminade High School Alum Brian Dennehy hosted by Emmy Award winning and Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame TV Host Phil Donahue, happening at Harbor Links located at 1 Fairway Drive in Port Washington, NY.
From the Masters of family entertainment who brought you CATS and WILLY WONKA, Kelrik Productions will present the Central Coast Premiere production of the Disney musical, TARZAN, playing from tonight, February 16 - March 10.
Following its acclaimed 16-week run at the Lookingglass Theatre Company this fall, Metamorphoses brings the mythical tales of Ovid to life at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, 10 years after the Broadway premiere. Metamorphoses dives onto the Fichandler Stage now through March 17, 2013. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night celebrations below!
Following its acclaimed 16-week run at the Lookingglass Theatre Company this fall, Metamorphoses brings the mythical tales of Ovid to life at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, 10 years after the Broadway premiere. BroadwayWorld has a video of Mary Zimmerman and Arena Stage's Technical Director, Scott Schreck, talking about construction of the production. Check it out below!
Following its acclaimed 16-week run at the Lookingglass Theatre Company this fall, Metamorphoses brings the mythical tales of Ovid to life at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, 10 years after the Broadway premiere. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.
Millions have seen him on The Today Show and Nick Jr., TV, and one of his songs was featured on a World Series broadcast. A former Montessori preschool teacher, Justin Roberts plays Symphony Space on February 23.
Promo Especial Semana del Dia de los Enamorados en Tango Feroz! Por el Dia de los Enamorados, toda la semana, todas las entradas a $100 (todas las localidades de la sala, toda ubicacion). Valido para las funciones del Miercoles 13 al Domingo 17 de Febrero.
Rep Stage, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Howard Community College (HCC), continues its 20th anniversary season with 'Home,' Samm-Art Williams' brilliantly inventive, lyrically expressive play that tells the coming-of-age story of a young black man, Cephus Miles, from rural North Carolina. From beginning to end - and through tragedy and triumph - Cephus never loses his joyful goodwill, his indomitable spirit, and the conviction that one day his quest for fulfillment with be rewarded. 'Home' stars returning Rep Stage actors Felicia Curry and Fatima Quander, as well as Rep newcomer Robert Lee Hardy in the role of Cephus Miles.
Primary Stages continues their 28th season with the 20th anniversary revival of All in the Timing by David Ives. Opening night is Tuesday, February 12. Directed by Tony Award-winner John Rando (Urinetown; A Christmas Story, The Musical),the production features Eric Clem (Blue Man Group), Carson Elrod (Peter and the Starcatcher), Jenn Harris (Silence! The Musical), Liv Rooth (Venus in Fur), and Matthew Saldivar (Peter and the Starcatcher). All in the Timing runs through March 17 at Primary Stages at 59E59 Theaters. Check out photos from opening night below!
