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Val Kilmer's CITIZEN TWAIN Comes to Culver City, 6/28-7/14
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013

Val Kilmer, famous for his portrayals of iconic characters such as Jim Morrison (The Doors), Doc Holliday (Tombstone) and Batman (Batman Forever), inhabits the spirit of yet another legendary figure: Mark Twain. Kilmer continues to develop Citizen Twain, a solo show about the man considered to be the world's greatest storyteller, at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City, June 28 to July 14 for a limited three-week engagement, followed by this fall by performances in London's West End. (more...)

FLASHDANCE Makes Orange County Premiere at Segerstrom Center, Now thru 5/19
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2013

FLASHDANCE - THE MUSICAL, the stage adaptation of the 1983 hit film that defined a generation, will make its Segerstrom Center premiere tonight, May 7 - 19, 2013. (more...)

FLASHDANCE Comes to Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 5/7-19
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2013

Full casting has been announced for the Orange County engagement of FLASHDANCE - THE MUSICAL, the stage adaptation of the 1983 hit film that defined a generation. Joining Jillian Mueller as Alex and Matthew Hydzik as Nick are Katie Webber as Tess, Kelly Felthous as Gloria, DeQuina Moore as Kiki, Jo Ann Cunningham as Hannah, David R. Gordon as Jimmy, Matthew Henerson as Harry and Christian Whelan in the role of C.C. (more...)

Frances McDormand to Star in HBO's OLIVE KITTERIDGE Miniseries
by TV News Desk - May 01, 2013

The network has tapped Lisa Cholodenko (THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT) to direct the four-hour project, with Frances McDormand and Richard Jenkins to star. (more...)

Naomi Watts in Negotiations for Noah Baumbach's WHILE WE'RE YOUNG
by Movies News Desk - May 01, 2013

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actress is in talks for Noah Baumbach's film WHILE WE'RE YOUNG, which is tentatively set to begin production this fall in New York. Scott Rudin will produce. (more...)

Paris Photo Concludes Successful Art Fair in Los Angeles
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2013

Paris Photo Los Angeles concluded Sunday with genuine excitement over the inaugural United States edition of the renowned Paris fair for artworks in the photographic medium. Over 13,500 visitors flocked to the historic Paramount Pictures Studios to view works by masters and emerging artists from an international roster of exhibitors, including 60 galleries and 12 booksellers from cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Paris, London, Mexico City, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, St. Moritz, Marrakech, Amsterdam, Vienna, Berlin and more. (more...)

James Franco Receives Ally Award at 2013 Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival Today
by Movies News Desk - Apr 27, 2013

Celebrating 15 years of fierce and fabulous film, the Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival hits the silver screens around Miami and Miami Beach now through May 5, 2013. The highlight of the festival will be a personal appearance by actor-author-director James Franco who will be at the event to accept the HBO Latin America Ally Award for his career accomplishments and his unwavering support of the LGBT community. The Ally Award presentation will take place today, April 27th, at the Olympia Theater at Gusman Center in downtown Miami immediately preceding the film Out In The Dark at 9:15 p.m. (more...)

The Public's HERE LIES LOVE Extends Through 6/30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2013

Due to strong demand, The Public Theater has announced a four week extension for the critically acclaimed world premiere musical HERE LIES LOVE, with concept and lyrics by David Byrne, music by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, additional music by Tom Gandey and J Pardo, and choreography by Annie-B Parson. Directed by Alex Timbers, HERE LIES LOVE officially opened on Tuesday, April 23 and has been extended for a third time to Sunday, June 30. A new block of tickets is on sale now and can be purchased at (212) 967-7555, www.publictheater.org, or in person at The Public Theater box office at 425 Lafayette Street. (more...)

David Byrne to Speak at Columbia School of the Arts, 5/22
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2013

Columbia University School of the Arts will hold its Celebration of Graduates at 2:00pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Miller Theatre on the Morningside Campus. Graduates of the School's Master of Fine Arts programs in Film, Theatre, Visual Arts and Writing, and the Master of Arts in Film Studies, will be recognized by Carol Becker, Dean of Faculty, and program chairs Ira Deutchman, Christian Parker, Gregory Amenoff and Ben Marcus. (more...)

HERE LIES LOVE Extends Again Through June 2 at the Public
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2013

The Public Theater announced another two week extension today for the world premiere musical HERE LIES LOVE, with concept and lyrics by David Byrne, music by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, additional music by Tom Gandey and J Pardo, and choreography by Annie-B Parson. Directed by Alex Timbers, HERE LIES LOVE began performances on Tuesday, April 2 and has been extended twice due to high demand. The new 360 degree musical will now run through Sunday, June 2 in The Public's LuEsther Theater, with an official press opening on Tuesday, April 23. (more...)

FLASHDANCE Comes to Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 5/7-19
by BWW News Desk - Apr 09, 2013

Full casting has been announced for the Orange County engagement of FLASHDANCE - THE MUSICAL, the stage adaptation of the 1983 hit film that defined a generation. Joining Jillian Mueller as Alex and Matthew Hydzik as Nick are Katie Webber as Tess, Kelly Felthous as Gloria, DeQuina Moore as Kiki, Jo Ann Cunningham as Hannah, David R. Gordon as Jimmy, Matthew Henerson as Harry and Christian Whelan in the role of C.C. (more...)

James Franco to Receive Ally Award at 2013 Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, 4/27
by Movies News Desk - Apr 09, 2013

Celebrating 15 years of fierce and fabulous film, the Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival will hit the silver screens around Miami and Miami Beach from April 26 to May 5, 2013. The highlight of the festival will be a personal appearance by actor-author-director James Franco who will be at the event to accept the HBO Latin America Ally Award for his career accomplishments and his unwavering support of the LGBT community. The Ally Award presentation will take place on Saturday, April 27th, at the Olympia Theater at Gusman Center in downtown Miami immediately preceding the film Out In The Dark at 9:15 p.m. (more...)

James Franco to Receive Ally Award at 15th Annual Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
by Movies News Desk - Apr 09, 2013

The highlight of the festival will be a personal appearance by actor-author-director James Franco who will be at the event to accept the HBO Latin America Ally Award for his career accomplishments and his unwavering support of the LGBT community. (more...)

Hollywood Film Awards to Take Place 10/21
by Movies News Desk - Mar 29, 2013

For a 17th consecutive year, the Hollywood Film Awards continues its mandate of celebrating Hollywood cinema and recognizing excellence in Hollywood, both in-front and behind the camera. This year the Hollywood Film Awards Gala ceremony takes place on October 21, 2013, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills. (more...)

THIS MUST BE THE PLACE, Starring Sean Penn Now Available on Blu-Ray/DVD
by Movies News Desk - Mar 21, 2013

Anchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company released today the Blu-ray and DVD release of THIS MUST BE THE PLACE, from acclaimed Italian director Paolo Sorrentino (Il Divo). (more...)

The Public's HERE LIES LOVE Extends Through May 19
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2013

The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced a two week extension today for the world premiere musical HERE LIES LOVE, with concept and lyrics by David Byrne, music by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, additional music by Tom Gandey and J Pardo, and choreography by Annie-B Parson. Directed by Alex Timbers, HERE LIES LOVE begins performances on Tuesday, April 2 and was originally scheduled to close on Sunday, May 5. It will now run an additional two weeks through Sunday, May 19. (more...)

CITIZEN TWAIN, Starring Val Kilmer, Announces Tour
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2013

Val Kilmer, famous for his portrayals of iconic characters such as Jim Morrison (The Doors), Doc Holliday (Tombstone) and Batman (Batman Forever), inhabits the spirit of yet another legendary figure: Mark Twain. Kilmer continues to develop Citizen Twain, a solo show about the man considered to be the world's greatest storyteller, taking it on the road to venues including the Valley Performing Arts Center in Northridge, CA on April 6; the Wyly Theatre in Dallas, TX, April 18-21; the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts in Wickenburg, AZ, May 3-4; and the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City, June 28-July 28. Check back at www.valkilmer.com for updates on additional venues, including surprise performances at lesser-known "underground" locations and an engagement on London's West End in the fall. (more...)

Memorabilia from THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES Up for Auction Online
by Movies News Desk - Mar 14, 2013

One of this spring's most highly anticipated movie releases, The Place Beyond the Pines, starring Academy Award nominees Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper, and Eva Mendes, will have an original object from the production auctioned off online to benefit Variety (more...)

FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL Comes to the Majestic 6/18; Tickets On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2013

FLASHDANCE-THE MUSICAL, the stage adaptation of the 1983 hit film that defined a generation, will perform at the Majestic Theatre for eight performances June 18-23. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m., Today, March 1. (more...)

FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL Comes to the Majestic 6/18; Tickets On Sale 3/1
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2013

FLASHDANCE-THE MUSICAL, the stage adaptation of the 1983 hit film that defined a generation, will perform at the Majestic Theatre for eight performances June 18-23. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, March 1. (more...)

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