Jack and Jill - 1923 - Broadway
We often wonder how a pair of twins live together. Do the twins feel each other's pain whenever one of them has physical or psychological pain? Do they have the same movements and behaviour from young till old? Let us discover the 'twin connection' in the new movie from Adam Sandler's Happy Madison Productions, "Jack And Jill".
American director, Dennis Dugan had always been creating a new breed of comedy on the silver screen whenever he collaborates with former Saturday Night Live star, Adam Sandler. Movies like "Happy Gilmore", "Big Daddy", "I Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry", "You Don't Mess With The Zohan", "Grown Ups" and "Just Go With It" were both Dugan and Sandler's brilliant comedic work that will give audiences much laughter. This time, the duo are back with "Jack And Jill", a story of Jack Sadelstein (Sandler), a successful advertising executive who lives in Los Angeles with a beautiful wife and children. He lives a steady life, except when it comes to facing his "identical" twin sister, Jill (also Sandler in a double role), Jack has no idea how to deal with her, but to wish her to disappear as soon as possible after Thanksgiving, an event that much to Jack's dismay, brings Jack and Jill together every year.
In the 93 minutes, the audience will get to see how Adam Sandler handles two characters with different sex and attitude. You might expect Sandler to double up the funniness of the plot when you find out that the comedian has to perform for two roles, but the awkward jokes and less than creative movie plot do not exactly hit well with the audiences as it overshadowed Sandler's performance capabilities in some ways. However, his emphasis in the movie is much more on Jill, compared to Jack. His effort in playing Jill allows you to witness a person's neediness and disgusting actions.
Playing himself in the movie, Al Pacino shows a love-struck person's madness when one is falling for a woman. Pacino does not make a cameo in the film, but is the second most important character in the comedy. His appearance gives the audience a chance to look at the funny side of him and his ridiculous-ness is believable.
Despite having some unattractive scenes and dialogues, you can still learn some family values from "Jack And Jill" as it tells you no matter how much you dislike your siblings, someday love will bring us back together and you will realise that they are the one you love and care for the most.
In conclusion, it may not be one of the best Adam Sandler's movies, but you can still have some fun watching "Jack And Jill" with your family and have a good laugh.
by Bonnie Lynn Wagner
- Sep 28, 2018
The Wayward Children books don't necessarily have to be read in order, since each features a different protagonist, but I highly recommend at least reading EVERY HEART A DOORWAY first because it sets the world and reality and introduces the characters of Eleanor West's Home for Wayward Children. Think about Dorothy when she returns from Oz, Alice when she comes back from Wonderland, the Pevensie siblings, who returned to Narnia on multiple occasions. Think about kids who go to amazing worlds and have incredible adventures. What happens when they return home? What happens when nobody believes them? Are they crazy? What if our world is no longer enough, but they can't return where they belong?
by A.A. Cristi
- Oct 9, 2019
Playwrights Project will produce its 35th annual festival of Plays by Young Writers, sponsored by the Sheila and Jeffrey Lipinsky Family Fund, at The Joan B. Kroc Theatre on January 29 - February 1, 2020. The festival will feature winning scripts from Playwrights Project's California Young Playwrights Contest for ages 18 and under.
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Oct 6, 2021
Queer performance company The Neon Coven and Queen of Waacking Princess Lockerooo are teaming up for the dance event DANCE TO THE MOON. DANCE TO THE MOON will feature dance battles in Hustle and Freestyle with prize money of up to $500. The event will feature live performances, DJ sets, celebrity judges, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Oct 29, 2020
Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire have announced Berkshire Theatre’s 2020 holiday season. According to Maguire, “During a time when families are feeling isolated and challenged, we strive to bring you programming that seems more important than ever, imagined in creative spaces, and in the spirit of the holiday season,'
by Bonnie Lynn Wagner
- Oct 12, 2019
THERE WAS AN OLD WOMAN WHO LIVED IN A BOOK by Jomike Tejido was an absolute delight. It begins with the traditional Old Woman from the tales. Her children are missing, so she leaves her home (Which is shaped like A BOOK! If you love books about books, you're going to be head-over-heels for this artwork) and goes to visit her neighbors to see if the kids went next door to visit the three bears from Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
by A.A. Cristi
- Nov 30, 2017
Join 4th Wall Theatre for Reckless, the classic American, dark holiday comedy by Craig Lucas. This reimagining of the company's 2010 Houston production once again stars Kim Tobin-Lehl as the put-upon protagonist, Rachel, and features a strong ensemble cast including former Alley Theatre company member John Feltch; 4th Wall favorites Jennifer Dean and Nick Farco; and Deborah Hope, Kathleen Teodoro, and Zac Kelty in their 4th Wall debuts. Directed by Philip Lehl, Reckless previews November 30th and runs December 1st - 16th at STUDIO 101, Spring Street Studios.
by Tori Hartshorn
- Nov 20, 2018
No Resolution is singer / songwriter / musician Michal Towber's eighth studio album, and her first partnership/collaboration with guitarist/saxophonist AR. The album was co-produced by Towber and Kazim Zaidi, and recorded in his home studio in Freehold, NJ. It was mixed by Dae Bennett and mastered by David Kowalski.
by Stephi Wild
- Nov 15, 2019
Playwrights Project will produce its 35th annual festival of Plays by Young Writers, sponsored by the Sheila and Jeffrey Lipinsky Family Fund, at The Joan B. Kroc Theatre on January 29 - February 1, 2020. The festival will feature winning scripts from Playwrights Project's California Young Playwrights Contest for ages 18 and under.
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Nov 13, 2020
Ayo Davis has been named to the newly created position of Executive Vice President, Creative Development and Strategy, Disney Branded Television, it was announced today by Gary Marsh, President and Chief Creative Officer, Disney Branded Television, to whom she will report.
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Nov 1, 2018
It was a sunshine day at The Brady Bunch house in Los Angeles as six of the legendary sitcom's original cast members came together for the first time in nearly 15 years to kick-off a full-scale overhaul of the world-famous home and begin production on HGTV's newest renovation series, A Very Brady Renovation (w.t.). TV siblings Barry Williams (Greg), Maureen McCormick (Marcia), Christopher Knight (Peter), Eve Plumb (Jan), Mike Lookinland (Bobby) and Susan Olsen (Cindy) gathered with Jonathan and Drew Scott (Property Brothers), Mina Starsiak and Karen E Laine (Good Bones), siblings Leanne and Steve Ford (Restored by the Fords), Jasmine Roth (Hidden Potential) and Lara Spencer (Flea Market Flip) for an on-camera walk-through of the home. As one of the biggest programming events that HGTV has ever undertaken, the renovation of The Brady Bunch house will feature additional surprise celebrity guests. It is scheduled to premiere in September 2019.
by Barry Lenny
- May 7, 2018
After all these years, this is a hard-hitting play, perhaps even more so, now.
by A.A. Cristi
- May 5, 2021
Touchstone Theatre presents the sixteenth year of its acclaimed Young Playwrights' Festival. This showcase of new plays written by local elementary and middle school students will take place on May 22, 2021.
by Charlie Wilks
- May 31, 2018
Everything seems perfect in this cute little suburban town. The sun is shining, the birds sing and a couple arise from their peaceful slumber, greeting each other with love and affection. Nothing seems out of place; the ordinary morning routine is carried out as usual, as papers are read and breakfast is made.
by A.A. Cristi
- May 29, 2020
Actress Laurissa Romain has been Nominated as Best Lead Actress in a Short Film, in the NICE International Film Festival 2020, for 'You Were Always'.
by A.A. Cristi
- May 21, 2018
Chaos reigns supreme in this hilarious reinvention of the classic American family drama. When Isaac returns home from Afghanistan to help take care of his ailing father, he discovers a household in revolt. His mother, Paige, has been liberated from an oppressive marriage, and with the help of her newly "out" transgender teen is passionately dismantling the patriarchy. But in Taylor Mac's shocking and subversive comedy, even the most radical changes can't always free you from the past.
by A.A. Cristi
- May 20, 2020
YALE SCHOOL OF DRAMA introduces the 2020 Class of scenic, costume, lighting, sound, and projection designers, who matriculated this week. A showcase of these artists' work will be held in New York when conditions allow. More information will be shared online at drama.yale.edu/designshowcase2020 when possible.
by Stephi Wild
- Mar 5, 2019
Theatre Now New York (TNNY) has announced that tickets are now on sale for SOUND BITES 6.0, the Sixth Annual Festival of 10-Minute Musicals. This one-night only event, now in its sixth year, showcases 10 new musicals by up-and-coming musical theatre writing teams. SOUND BITES 6.0 will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 7:00pm at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center, 129 West 67th Street, New York, NY 10023.
Tickets are $25, $35, and $45 and are available for purchase at www.tnny.org or by calling 855-254-SHOW [7469]. TNNY Members receive 20% off their ticket purchase (with no service fees). To become a member, visit www.tnny.org. Ticket prices increase by $5 on the day of the festival.
by A.A. Cristi
- Mar 29, 2018
Opera Saratoga's Artistic and General Director Lawrence Edelson announced the complete casting and programming for the company's 2018 Summer Festival, which will feature new productions of four operas at The Spa Little Theater in Spa State Park, along with a wide variety of free and ticketed concert events from May 26th through July 15th at venues throughout the region. Single tickets, as well as subscription packages, are on sale now at www.operasaratoga.org.
by Julie Musbach
- Mar 26, 2019
Theatre Now New York (TNNY) is pleased to announce the official casting and full creative teams for SOUND BITES 6.0, the Sixth Annual Festival of 10-Minute Musicals. This year's festival is scheduled for next Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 7pm at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center, 129 West 67th Street, New York, NY 10023. Scroll down for more detailed information on each musical's casting and creative team.
by Julie Musbach
- Mar 19, 2019
Theatre Now New York (TNNY) is pleased to announce the official judging panel for SOUND BITES 6.0, the Sixth Annual Festival of 10-Minute Musicals, which is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 7pm at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center, 129 West 67th Street, New York, NY 10023.
by Stephi Wild
- Mar 15, 2018
Following the success of his Belgrade Theatre debut in 2017, the Easter Bunny is hopping back to Coventry this spring with an interactive family show that promises to be even more chocolatey than before!
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Jun 6, 2019
Ayo Davis has been promoted to the newly created position of executive vice president, Talent and Casting, ABC Entertainment and Disney+, it was announced today by Karey Burke, president, ABC Entertainment, to whom she will report.
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jun 5, 2020
Association of Performing Arts Professionals has selected Lisa Richards Toney as President and CEO, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). She will begin her tenure on July 1, 2020.
by A.A. Cristi
- Jun 26, 2020
Peter Westervelt, wins award for Best New Director for the short film, he wrote and directed, 'You Were Always' at The NICE International Film Festival that streamed online June 22-26, 2020.
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jul 29, 2020
The Chandler Cultural Foundation welcomes Sherida McMullan to its Managing Board. The recommendation was made by City of Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke with unanimous Board approval.
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Jul 29, 2019
Here's the story…America has passionately followed HGTV's Brady Bunch journey—from the network's purchase of the world-famous North Hollywood house in 2018 to the monumental renovation that made the home a replica of the original TV set design. Now, HGTV is set to unveil the astonishing transformation in the hugely anticipated series A Very Brady Renovation, premiering Monday, Sept. 9, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
by Nicole Rosky
- Jul 11, 2020
Meet Durra Leung and Sam Rosenblatt- a pair of young musical theatre makers on the rise. Both recent graduates of NYU Graduate Musical Theatre Program, the duo has already created a short rom-com musical, The Rise and Fall of Otis, which has received multiple live presentations, including Tisch Fringe Festival next Spring. As a songwriting team, Leung and Rosenblatt will also be joining forces to create a new Zoomsical for middle school students in the fall.
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 7, 2020
Playwrights Project will produce its 35th annual festival of Plays by Young Writers, sponsored by the Sheila and Jeffrey Lipinsky Family Fund, at The Joan B. Kroc Theatre on January 29 - February 1, 2020. The festival will feature winning scripts from Playwrights Project's California Young Playwrights Contest for ages 18 and under.
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 31, 2019
Rising Phoenix Repertory is pleased to announce the publication of the second issue of its theater literary magazine Caffe Cino, edited by Steve McMahon and Daniel Talbott. Inspired by Joe Cino and his original Caffe Cino in New York City's Greenwich Village, Talbott and McMahon invited a group of theater artists to contribute essays, interviews, and previously unpublished plays.
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Jan 17, 2020
Following the title track release comes Broken Back's highly anticipated sophomore album 'Good Days'. Drawing inspiration from his global tour and life on the road, the album is sprinkled with multicultural influences and features instruments from all over the world. The seventeen track LP is a collection of his notable work over the past few years including three acoustic reworks, collaborative track 'Wonders' with Klingande, and six unreleased songs. The full album is available now across all platforms via Ultra Music.
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Feb 9, 2021
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale has named new officers of its Board of Governors. The new officers were elected at the board’s January 28 meeting and include: Andrew M. Heller (Vice Chair), Michelle Howland (Vice Chair), Juan Bergaz Pessino (Secretary) and Laura Palmer (At Large).
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 21, 2018
The Schimmel Center Presents New York Theatre Ballet In MOTHER GOOSE on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. The ballet features the wit, wisdom and whimsy of a lively baker's dozen of Mother Goose characters, including the three blind mice, Little Bo Peep, Jack and Jill, and the three-legged goose.
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 20, 2018
The Schimmel Center presents New York Theatre Ballet in Mother Goose on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. The ballet features the wit, wisdom and whimsy of a lively baker's dozen of Mother Goose characters, including the three blind mice, Little Bo Peep, Jack and Jill, and the three-legged goose.
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 19, 2021
Five young writers between the ages of 13 and 18 have written insightful new plays that will be presented online in Playwrights Project 36th Season of Plays by Young Writers. Playwrights Project's
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 18, 2019
Theatre Now New York (TNNY) is pleased to announce the top 10 musical finalists chosen for SOUND BITES 6.0, the Sixth Annual Festival of 10-Minute Musicals. The SOUND BITES 6.0 Adjudication Committee selected the top 10 finalists for this year's festival from a record-breaking number of submissions. This one-night only event, now in its sixth year, will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 7:00pm at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center, 129 West 67th Street, New York, NY 10023, and showcases 10 new musicals by up-and-coming musical theatre writing teams.
by Julie Musbach
- Feb 15, 2018
Westport Country Playhouse will host the second annual 'Letters to Our Daughters,' a free-of-charge event to celebrate International Women's Day, on Thursday, March 8, at 7 p.m. A diverse group of 13 women, including Tony Award winners Joanna Gleason and Judith Ivey, and 'This Is Us' series regular Susan Kelechi Watson, will read essays and poems written by female authors on global women's issues.
by Julie Musbach
- Feb 12, 2018
Bonnie Clearwater, NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale director and chief curator and Stanley Goodman, M.D., chairman of the Museum's board of governors, are pleased to announce that Andrew M. Heller, Stephen B. Pierce and Walter Padow, M.D., have been named as new board members. They join the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale board of governors as the institution celebrates its 60th anniversary year and embarks on new initiatives in the areas of exhibitions, programming, membership and educational outreach.
by Bonnie Lynn Wagner
- Feb 10, 2020
Seanan McGuire's award-winning series Wayward Children is one such series. Every book is a delight, something original to be cherished and held. Some are terrifying and bleak, while others are full of wonder and whimsy. Readers finish these books and wish there truly were other words to explore so they don't have to go back to the mundane.
by Julie Musbach
- Dec 20, 2017
Signature Theatre is excited to announce the cast and creative team for the world premiere of 4,380 Nights by DC playwright Annalisa Dias. The production will be directed by Kathleen Akerley (Artistic Director of Longacre Lea) and will feature Ahmad Kamal (Woolly Mammoth's KISS) as Malik Essaid/El Hadj El Kaim, Michael John Casey (Shakespeare Theatre's Othello, Folger Theatre's Henry V) as Bud Abramson/Man, Rex Daugherty (Signature'sShakespeare's R&J) as Luke/Colonel Pelissier, and Lynette Rathnam (Ford Theatre's Death of a Salesman) as Woman (complete cast and creative team bios are below). 4,380 Nights will run from January 16 through February 18 in Signature Theatre's ARK Theatre. 4,380 Nights is Signature's submission to the 2018 Women's Voices Theater Festival.
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Dec 16, 2019
Over the past 30 years, Adam Sandler, has enjoyed phenomenal success as a comedian, actor, writer, producer and musician. Sandler brings his 100% Fresher comedy act to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, March 20th at 8:00pm.
by BWW
News Desk
- Aug 17, 2018
Sundown Collaborative Theatre's 'A SMASHED MASH UP' features a variety of short acts ranging from the scripted and linear to the devised and abstract. This year's festival dives into the chaos of contemporary life and explores how we react when forced to confront unexpected and unpredictable situations and people.
by A.A. Cristi
- Aug 17, 2018
Come and meet cast & crew from Bigfoot comedy, THE BIGFOOT PROJECT, alongside several other notable Bigfoot experiences at this year's Oregon Bigfoot Festival from 10-6pm at Glenn Otto Park in Troutdale. A special screening of the film will follow at 7:30pm in the Mt. Hood Community College Theater, followed by a Q&A.
by Julie Musbach
- Aug 13, 2018
The thin line between waking and dreaming, the conscious and subconscious, is exposed in an outrageously funny, surreal sit-com about 18 hours in the life of an all-American nuclear family.Jan Munroe directs theSouthern California premiere ofAll Night Long by John O'Keefe, opening Sept. 14 in anOpen Fist Theatre Companyproduction at Atwater Village Theatre.
by Stephi Wild
- Aug 12, 2018
Sundown Collaborative Theatre's 'A SMASHED MASH UP' features a variety of short acts ranging from the scripted and linear to the devised and abstract. This year's festival dives into the chaos of contemporary life and explores how we react when forced to confront unexpected and unpredictable situations and people.
by A.A. Cristi
- Aug 11, 2020
Leaders in entertainment, business, philanthropy, politics, and the arts will gather virtually for a livestream of the 5th Annual Big Sunday Gala, celebrating more than two decades of the organization's work and three distinguished honorees – Michael Skloff, Tiffany Smith-Anoa'i and Hulu on Wednesday evening, August 12th beginning at 7:00 PM PT.
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Apr 8, 2020
Touchstone Theatre presents the fifteenth year of its acclaimed Young Playwrights' Festival. This showcase of new plays written by local elementary, middle, and high school students will take place online on May 9, 2020.
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 7, 2018
Award-winning pioneer playwright Qui Nguyen brilliantly chronicles the love story of his parents' meeting in an Arkansas refugee center after fleeing Vietnam after the fall of Saigon in 1975. It's a buddy story, an all-American romance, and a motorcycle road-trip adventure that reexamines how we think about the heroes and victims of the Vietnam War. Vietgone skips through time and roams the globe with snarky humor, hip-hop, and lots of sex. It's one ironic, foul-mouthed, bad-ass new play.
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Apr 6, 2021
New York Theatre Barn has announced that it has named Kate Trammell as its Managing Director and Pauls Macs as its Artistic Associate. Under the direction of Joe Barros (Artistic Director) and Jen Sandler (Associate Artistic Director), New York Theatre Barn is an anti-racist non-profit theatre company that has served as a home for original culture shifting musicals during incubation since 2007.
