Gemma Arterton Joins Stephen Dillane at Almeida For THE MASTER BUILDER
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 18, 2010
Gemma Arterton will join Stephen Dillane in the Almeida Theatre production of The Master Builder. Directed by Travis Preston and in Kenneth McLeish's translation of Henrik Ibsen's original, The Master Builder previews from 12 November and runs until 8 January 2011, with press night on 18 November. Designs are by Vicki Mortimer with lighting by Paul Pyant and sound by John Leonard. Further casting will be announced shortly.
MTV Premieres THE REAL WORLD: NEW ORLEANS 6/30
by Charlie Piane - Jun 17, 2010
MTV heads back to the Bayou in the height of Mardi Gras madness and Super Bowl mania, with the network premiere of 'The Real World: New Orleans' on Wednesday, June 30 at 10PM ET/PT. Once again, eight diverse strangers come together in the 'Who Dat Nation' to experience life, love, and the 24-hour party that is New Orleans, while also discovering a passion for the city's legendary food and music. The premiere episode opens up with the roommates in the middle of The French Quarter, where they quickly find out first impressions are not always what they seem.
Penn Shakes. Fest Opens Season With THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD 6/16
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 16, 2010
The Irish play that led to riots in the streets of Dublin when it debuted 103 years ago and became a comic masterpiece, The Playboy of the Western World, opens the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's 19th season. With previews June 16 and 17, the play opens June 18 in the Schubert Theatre and continues through July 3.
Tony Awards 2010 Special Interview: David Hyde Pierce
by Robert Diamond - Jun 11, 2010
Today we continue our series of conversations with the recipients of the 2010 Tony Awards for Special Achievement which this year is being awarded to the Alzheimer's Association of America and their spokesperson: Broadway, film and television star - and past Tony-winner - David Hyde Pierce. In the first part of this discussion yesterday, I spoke to Harry Johns, the CEO of the organization. Now, in the second part, I speak to the magnetic and magnanimous Mr. Hyde Pierce himself.
PA Shakes Launches A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM 6/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 9, 2010
Outrageous situations lead to hilarious complications in the legendary musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opening on the Main Stage at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Friday, June 25. With previews June 23 and 24, Forum continues through July 11. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53.
Tony Awards 2010 Special Interview: B.H. Barry
by Robert Diamond - Jun 3, 2010
Today, we are talking to legendary fight coordinator and director B.H. Barry who has worked with basically every major director of the last thirty years and most major stars. A fascinating man himself, he opens up about his life, career, art and collaboration and what winning a Tony Award means to him. Plus, we discuss everything from the revival of Cole Porter's KISS ME, KATE to David Mamet's OLEANNA...
BroadwayGirlNYC: A View from The Fridge
by BroadwayGirl NYC - May 20, 2010
It's go time, theatre fans! With less than a month till the Tony Awards, it's time to kick into high gear on planning your Tony Party. But guess what? This year I'm doing the heavy lifting for you. Consider this your Tony Party guide.
I like to have a theme for my bash each year, and this time, I'm inviting you to share it. Borrow from it, adapt it, or just take it and tell your friends you thought it up yourself. Just get your oven preheated and your grocery shopping done, because the theme of this year's party is... A VIEW FROM THE FRIDGE: Food & Drinks Inspired by the Broadway Musicals and Plays of 2010!
ABC Announces 2010-11 Primetime Schedule
by Charlie Piane - May 18, 2010
Stephen McPherson, president, ABC Entertainment Group, will outline ABC's plans for next season and unveil the network's 2010-11 fall schedule before the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall.
ABC Announces 2010-2011 Primetime Schedule
by Jessica Lewis - May 18, 2010
Stephen McPherson, president, ABC Entertainment Group, will outline ABC's plans for next season and unveil the network's 2010-11 fall schedule before the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall.
Penn Shakes. Fest Opens Season With THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD 6/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 13, 2010
The Irish play that led to riots in the streets of Dublin when it debuted 103 years ago and became a comic masterpiece, The Playboy of the Western World, opens the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's 19th season. With previews June 16 and 17, the play opens June 18 in the Schubert Theatre and continues through July 3.
Broadway Beat Tony 2010 Q&A: Christopher Walken
by Broadway Beat - May 19, 2010
The Tony Awards Nominations were announced Tuesday, May 4th and the Tony Awards will be broadcast in a live three-hour ceremony from Radio City Music Hall on the CBS television network on Sunday, June 13, 2010.
The day after the nominations, on Wednesday, May 5th, Broadway Beat talked to nearly all of the nominated stars in advance of a special two-part Broadway Beat Tony Awards extravanganza. Every day, we'll be presenting unedited, raw 'Short Takes' sneak peeks of some of these amazing interviews. Next up - Christopher Walken, nominated for Best Leading Actor in a Play for his performance in A BEHANDING IN SPOKANE. Read the transcript of his interview below!
Broadway Beat Tony 2010 Q&A: Sean Hayes
by Broadway Beat - May 11, 2010
The Tony Awards Nominations were announced Tuesday, May 4th and the Tony Awards will be broadcast in a live three-hour ceremony from Radio City Music Hall on the CBS television network on Sunday, June 13, 2010.
The day after the nominations, on Wednesday, May 5th, Broadway Beat talked to nearly all of the nominated stars in advance of a special two-part Broadway Beat Tony Awards extravanganza. Every day, we'll be presenting unedited, raw 'Short Takes' sneak peeks of some of these amazing interviews. Next up - Sean Hayes, nominated for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his performance in PROMISES, PROMISES. Read the transcript of his interview below!
The InterSchool Orchestras of NY Hosts Free Mothers Day Concert In Central Park 5/9
by BWW
News Desk - May 9, 2010
In honor of Margaret Wise Brown's 100th Birthday, The InterSchool Orchestra of New York (ISO) (www.isorch.org) in association with GPR Records (Glen Roven, Peter Fitzgerald, Richard Cohen, artistic directors) have announced a live concert based on Brown's two best selling children's books Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny.
The InterSchool Orchestras of NY Hosts Free Mothers Day Concert In Central Park 5/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 30, 2010
In honor of Margaret Wise Brown's 100th Birthday, The InterSchool Orchestra of New York (ISO) (www.isorch.org) in association with GPR Records (Glen Roven, Peter Fitzgerald, Richard Cohen, artistic directors) have announced a live concert based on Brown's two best selling children's books Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny.
InterSchool Orchestras of NY Presents MOTHER'S DAY CONCERT in CENTRAL PARK
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 19, 2010
In honor of Margaret Wise Brown's 100th Birthday, The InterSchool Orchestra of New York (ISO) (www.isorch.org) in association with GPR Records (Glen Roven, Peter Fitzgerald, Richard Cohen, artistic directors) have announced a live concert based on Brown's two best selling children's books Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny.
The Rat Pack Is Back at Jorgensen Cabaret 4/16, 4/17
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 17, 2010
The Rat Pack Is Back at Jorgensen Cabaret Fri & Sat, Apr 16 & 17, 2010, 8 pm. Doors open at 7 pm. What happens in Vegas...all started with The Rat Pack. Their 1960s style and swagger come to Storrs when Jorgensen brings The Rat Pack Is Back! to the Cabaret at 8 pm, Friday and Saturday, April 16 and 17.