Kennedy Center Announces Schedule For 8th Annual Page-To-Stage Festival, Runs 9/5-9/7
by Charlie Piane - Aug 12, 2009
On Saturday, September 5, 2009 through Monday, September 7, 2009, the Kennedy Center hosts its eighth annual Page-to-Stage New Play Festival, featuring more than 30 theaters from the D.C. metropolitan area, all with a mission to produce and support new work. The three-day, Center-wide event offers a series of free readings and open rehearsals of plays and musicals being developed by local, regional, and national playwrights, librettists, and composers.
Streisand Talks Obama, Life and DVD Release to Reuters
by Eddie Varley - Apr 23, 2009
Barbra Streisand's liberal political voice was a passionate beacon during last year's U.S. presidential race. After the Barrack win, the singing legend now says that successful election has allowed her to relax.
Streisand Talks YENTL to Newsweek
by Eddie Varley - Mar 15, 2009
As producer, co-writer, director and star of Yentl, Barbra Streisand brought her legendary talents to the acclaimed film about a young woman who risks everything for her insatiable passion to learn.
Streisand Talks YENTL & 'NORMAL HEART' with Los Angeles Times
by Eddie Varley - Feb 25, 2009
The Yentl Extended Director's Edition Two-Disc DVD set was released Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009. The long awaited release includes never before seen bonus features such as Barbra Streisand's Original Concept Reel, rehearsal/final film comparisons, storyboard montages for musical numbers, deleted scenes, and much more, Streisand spoke to The Los Angeles Times about the film, her directorial debut and the possibility of her working on The Normal Heart.
Raul Esparza to Appear on Future Law & Order: Criminal Intent Episode
by Robert Diamond - Feb 20, 2009
Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Raul Esparza has booked an episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent that starts shooting next week, the magazine's web site notes that 'He'll play a shady district attorney in a Goren-centric episode.' No air date has been set for the episode.
'Streisand Live In Concert 2006' Coming to DVD/Blu-Ray
by Eddie Varley - Feb 16, 2009
BarbraNews.com is reporting that 'Barbra Streisand Live In Concert 2006' will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray. This is the first time that a Barbra Streisand concert will be available on Blu-Ray.
Streisand Talks YENTL, Upcoming CD and Obama to AP
by Eddie Varley - Feb 3, 2009
As producer, co-writer, director and star of Yentl, Barbra Streisand brought her legendary talents to the acclaimed film about a young woman who risks everything for her insatiable passion to learn. The Yentl Extended Director's Edition Two-Disc DVD set is released today, Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009. The long awaited release includes never before seen bonus features such as Barbra Streisand's Original Concept Reel, rehearsal/final film comparisons, storyboard montages for musical numbers, deleted scenes, and much more, Streisand spoke to the Associated Press about the film, her upcoming CD and President Obama.
Rainbow Room to Close 'Grill' Restaurant, Cites Economy
by Eddie Varley - Jan 3, 2009
The recession has reached the ritzy Rainbow Room, the fabled special-occasion spot that looks out over Rockefeller Center reports the Associated Press. The owners plan to close the Italian-themed Rainbow Grill restaurant temporarily, while keeping the establishment's bar, banquet space and dinner-dancing going.
Barbra Streisand Guests on CBS EARLY SHOW 12/30
by Eddie Varley - Dec 30, 2008
Barbra Streisand guests and talks about her impoverished childhood on CBS' 'The Early Show' today Dec. 30th -- the the network airs the Kennedy Center Honors tonight at 9pm EST.
Barbra Streisand Guests on CBS EARLY SHOW 12/30
by Eddie Varley - Dec 23, 2008
Barbra Streisand guests and talks about her impoverished childhood on CBS' 'The Early Show' on Dec. 30th -- the same day the network airs the Kennedy Center Honors.
Streisand Looks to THE NORMAL HEART As Possible Next Film to Direct
by Eddie Varley - Dec 6, 2008
In a relaxed and wide-ranging interview with the Washington Post on the eve of her Kennedy Center honor, Barbra Streisand revealed that she would like to have her next directorial duty for film be 'The Normal Heart'. Streisand has long desired to bring Larry Kramer's powerful AIDS drama to the stage.