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23rd Annual New York Cabaret Convention Recap: Two Out of Three Solid Shows Ain't Bad (Oct 21, 2012)

Academy Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Chaplin's LIMELIGHT Today, 10/3 (Oct 3, 2012)

Academy to Celebrate 60th Anniversary of Chaplin's LIMELIGHT on 10/3 (Sep 25, 2012)

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23rd Annual New York Cabaret Convention Recap: Two Out of Three Solid Shows Ain't Bad
by Stephen Hanks - Oct 21, 2012

There may have been 40 cabaret performers strutting their stuff this past week at the 23rd New York Cabaret Convention at the Rose Theater at Lincoln Center, but the true star of the three-night extravaganza (October 17-19) was the late Donald Smith, the cabaret impresario and guru to the genre's luminaries, who died this past March at 79. Sponsored by the Mabel Mercer Foundation, which Smith founded in 1985, this year's Convention featured numerous homages to Smith from the performers, many of whom had their career's supported and advanced with the help of the colorful and beloved cabaret producer and promoter. Early in Wednesday's Gala Opening Night show, the 'first lady of the American keyboard' Barbara Carroll called her friend Donald Smith 'the quintessential New Yorker,' and when Mark Nadler closed night one with George and Ira Gershwin's 'Our Love Is Here to Stay,' he said, 'Everybody who cares about the myths of these songs are in this room tonight.' Well, it was clear that anyone who cared about Donald Smith was at the Rose Theater for at least one of the three shows. (more...)

Academy Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Chaplin's LIMELIGHT Today, 10/3
by Movies News Desk - Oct 03, 2012

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present a 60th anniversary screening of 'Limelight,' Charlie Chaplin's final masterpiece, today, October 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. Presented as an installment of the Jack Oakie Celebration of Comedy in Film, the evening will welcome co-stars Claire Bloom and Norman Lloyd, who will discuss their work with Chaplin and the influence he had on their distinguished careers. (more...)

Academy to Celebrate 60th Anniversary of Chaplin's LIMELIGHT on 10/3
by Movies News Desk - Sep 25, 2012

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present a 60th anniversary screening of 'Limelight,' Charlie Chaplin's final masterpiece, on Wednesday, October 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. Presented as an installment of the Jack Oakie Celebration of Comedy in Film, the evening will welcome co-stars Claire Bloom and Norman Lloyd, who will discuss their work with Chaplin and the influence he had on their distinguished careers. (more...)

Academy to Present An Evening With Blake Edwards 9/30
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2010

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences will present "An Evening with Blake Edwards," which will include a screening of his Hollywood satire "S.O.B." (1981), on Thursday, September 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. (more...)

Academy to Present An Evening With Blake Edwards 9/30
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2010

'A RUBICON FAMILY CHRISTMAS' Brings Festive Cheer to Rubicon Theater 12/6
by BWW News Desk - Dec 01, 2009

Ventura's new holiday tradition 'A RUBICON FAMILY CHRISTMAS' Conceived and Directed by Brian McDonald With Musical Arrangements by Steven Cahill Opens Saturday, December 6th at the Rubicon Theater in Ventura! Move over Scrooge...here comes Santa Claus! From December 4 through December 28, Rubicon Theatre Company swings and sings its way through the holidays with the delightful musical presentation of A Rubicon Family Christmas. Enjoy complementary warm cider and sweet treats as the stellar cast of Broadway performers and a choir of the region's brightest young stars serenade you with fanciful renditions of traditional Christmas classics and favorite holiday songs. This magical concert, framed in a glorious wintery wonderland is sure to bring a smile to the face and warmth to the heart. (more...)

'A RUBICON FAMILY CHRISTMAS' Brings Festive Cheer to Rubicon Theater 12/6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2009

'A RUBICON FAMILY CHRISTMAS' Opens At Rubicon Theater 12/6
by BWW News Desk - Dec 06, 2008

'A RUBICON FAMILY CHRISTMAS' Opens At Rubicon Theater 12/6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2008