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Date Of Birth:
January 12, 1960 (53)
Birth Place:
Windsor, ON, CANADA
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Burning Coal Theatre Company Announces 8-Week Classes for Adults
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013

Burning Coal Theatre Company's artistic director, Jerome Davis, will conduct an eight week acting class based on the concepts the legendary acting teacher, Uta Hagen. The class will take place Mondays from 7 to 10 pm, June 10 through July 29th. The class is a scene study class which emphasizes ideas discussed in Ms. Hagen's landmark book Respect for Acting. Tuition is $200. To enroll, or for more information, please call 919.834.4001. Further information may be found at http://burningcoal.org/uta-hagen/. The class is open to people of all skill and experience levels age 16 and up. (more...)

VIDEO: First Look - THE BIG C's Series Finale, Airing 5/20
by TV News Desk - May 14, 2013

Showtime has released a first look at THE BIG C's series finale, airing next Monday, May 20, at 10 p.m. Check out a sneak peek below! (more...)

Adam Brody Joins THINK LIKE A MAN Sequel
by Movies News Desk - May 13, 2013

Adam Brody, fresh off a stint on Showtime's HOUSE OF LIES, has officially signed on for Sony's upcoming THINK LIKE A MAN sequel, according to Deadline. (more...)

2013 James Beard Foundation Awards Winners Announced
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2013

Winners were announced last night, Monday, May 6, 2013, at the 2013 James Beard Foundation Awards, the nation's most prestigious recognition program honoring professionals in the food and beverage industries. During a ceremony hosted by popular American actor Oliver Platt at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall, awards in the Restaurant and Chef and the Design categories were presented, as well as a number of special achievement awards. (more...)

GINGER & ROSA Set for DVD Release on 7/23
by Movies News Desk - May 06, 2013

Critics are raving about Ginger & Rosa, the 'exhilarating and heartbreaking' (Wall Street Journal) film that tells the emotional coming-of-age story of two best friends whose relationship is effected by the events of the 1960s. Led by a critically-acclaimed performance from Elle Fanning (Super 8, We Bought a Zoo) and the feature-length film debut of dazzling newcomer Alice Englert (Beautiful Creatures), Ginger & Rosa arrives on DVD July 23 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. (more...)

HBO Documentary Films to Heat Up Mondays This Summer; Full Line-Up Announced
by TV News Desk - May 01, 2013

HBO Documentary Films heats up the summer with compelling new films on Monday nights, kicking off a new ten-week anthology series Monday, June 10, exclusively on HBO. (more...)

Warner Channel Developing Latin American NIP/TUCK Remake
by TV News Desk - Apr 30, 2013

According to Variety, Warner Channel is developing a Latin American 'redo' of Ryan Murphy's stylish plastic surgery series NIP/TUCK. (more...)

Fox Planning GUYS AND DOLLS Remake; Channing Tatum & Joseph Gordon-Levitt to Star?
by Movies News Desk - Apr 24, 2013

According to Deadline, Fox has landed the rights to the classic musical, and though no writer or director is attached to the project, execs reportedly have their eyes on Channing Tatum and Joseph Gordon-Levitt to take on the original roles made famous by Frank Sinatra and Marlon Brando. (more...)

Tituss Burgess Performs COMFORTABLE Selections at The Cutting Room, 5/13
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2013

TITUSS BURGESS - the rising R&B vocalist and songwriter who has starred on television in the Emmy Award winning NBC comedy "30 Rock" and on Broadway in Jersey Boys and The Little Mermaid - will celebrate his exciting and personal debut R&B/Soul album Comfortable with a special concert event at The Cutting Room (44 East 32nd Street in New York) on Monday, May 13 at 9:00 PM. Tickets, $15 in advance and $20 at the door, include a copy of the CD and are available at Ticketfly.com. A full dinner is available and there is a $20 food and beverage minimum. Comfortable will be available on Tuesday, May 14 at iTunes, Amazon.com and CDBaby.com. (more...)

Crime and Intrigue Coming to Thirteen's REEL 13 This April
by TV News Desk - Apr 04, 2013

Crime, mysteries, and intrigue on REEL 13 in April on THIRTEEN. Several major indie actresses shine in strong performances throughout the month (more...)

Faith Prince to Release 'Total Faith' Album on 4/12
by BWW News Desk - Apr 02, 2013

The first new album from Broadway legend Faith Prince in 13 years is set for release on Broadway Records. 'Total Faith: Live from the Royal Room at The Colony' was recorded live at the Royal Room of the Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida in Spring, 2010 and will be released on April 16, 2013 and is available for pre-order athttp://amzn.com/B00BT0NPI4. The digital release will be available on April 12th. (more...)

Finn Wittrock, Sarah Wayne Callies and Shuler Hensley to Lead THE GUARDSMAN at the Kennedy Center
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2013

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced Finn Wittrock as The Actor, Sarah Wayne Callies as The Actress, and Shuler Hensley as The Critic in the Kennedy Center production of The Guardsman in the Eisenhower Theater May 25 to June 23, 2013. Based on the 1910 comedy by Hungarian playwright Ferenc Molnar, The Guardsman features a new literal translation by Richard Nelson and is directed by Gregory Mosher. The press opening will take place on Thursday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m. (more...)

Summertime Entertainment's LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY'S RETURN Signs Major Distribution Deal in U.S. and Canada
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2013

Summertime Entertainment has inked a deal with Clarius Entertainment for a wide theatrical release, with significant prints & advertising support in the U.S. and Canada, for the 3-D animated musical film "Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return." The release date will be slated for 1stquarter of 2014. As part of the pact, Home Entertainment will be provided by a major studio partner, with sub-distribution rights handled by others. The company is beginning discussions for international distribution for the film, which had a prior working title "Dorothy of Oz." (more...)

Lea Michele, Bernadette Peters, Megan Hilty and More Lend Voices to Musical Film LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY'S RETURN; Set for 2014 Release
by Movies News Desk - Mar 12, 2013

Summertime Entertainment has inked a deal with Clarius Entertainment for a wide theatrical release, with significant prints & advertising support in the U.S. and Canada, for the 3-D animated musical film 'Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return.' The release date will be slated for 1st quarter of 2014. As part of the pact, Home Entertainment will be provided by a major studio partner, with sub-distribution rights handled by others. The company is beginning discussions for international distribution for the film, which had a prior working title 'Dorothy of Oz.' (more...)

South Bend Civic Theatre Presents GUYS & DOLLS, Now thru 3/17
by BWW News Desk - Mar 01, 2013

South Bend Civic Theatre bets on fun with Guys and Dolls tonight, March 1-17. (more...)

Eden Riegel Set to Return for ALL MY CHILDREN Online Revival
by TV News Desk - Feb 22, 2013

Eden Riegel is set to reprise her EMMY award winning role as Bianca Montgomory as a cameo guest arc in the online revival of the ABC daytime drama ALL MY CHILDREN. Ms. Riegel's sensitive portrayal of Daytime's first ever soap heroine to come out of the closet garnered her a Daytime Emmy Award, multiple Soap Opera Digest Awards and four Emmy Award Nominations. (more...)

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Trailer for Final Season of Showtime's THE BIG C
by TV News Desk - Feb 08, 2013

Showtime's hit drama series THE BIG C will not return to the air until Monday, April 29th but you can get a sneak peek at the show's final season. Below, check out a trailer, for the cable network series entitled 'Hereafter'! (more...)

Photo Flash: Oliver Platt Visits WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
by BWW News Desk - Feb 02, 2013

This afternoon, February 2, 2013, the cast and crew of Edward Albee's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? were visited by Oliver Platt after the matinee. Check out a photo of the group below! (more...)

Tony Winner Nina Arianda Joins Toni Collette in LUCKY THEM Comedy Film
by Movies News Desk - Jan 31, 2013

According to Deadline.com, Broadway's Nina Arianda has joined Megan Griffiths' comedy Lucky Them, starring Toni Collette and produced by Joanne Woodward. (more...)

South Bend Civic Theatre Presents GUYS & DOLLS, 3/1-17
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2013

South Bend Civic Theatre bets on fun with Guys and Dolls March 1-17. (more...)

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