BWW Reviews: 'And the Winners Were...' A Report Card for the Metropolitan Opera's 2012-2013 Seasonby Richard Sasanow - May 17, 2013The regular season just ended for the Metropolitan Opera--all that's left is a series of HD rebroadcasts on Lincoln Center Plaza and a couple of low profile cOncerts in New York City parks--and it's time for a look back at what kind of season it was. With seven new productions and 21 other operas in rep during a season that ran from the end of September to mid-May, the Met was nothing if not far-reaching in its repertoire. And that's the way it should be. But how did its ambitions work out? (more...)
Justin Fenech's New Novel 'Too Many Sparrows in Zaragoza' is Releasedby BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013Author Justin Fenech takes readers on a literary journey that explores the beauties of a life lived well and the moral implications that come as a result in his expansive new novel, “Too Many Sparrows in Zaragoza” (published by AuthorHouse). (more...)
QNET Launches 'InShape' Coursesby BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013QNET Limited, which is one of the world's largest and fastest-growing online direct selling companies, has introduced the newest addition to its InShape product line - the InShape Courses, now available in the company's eStore. (more...)
BODYARMOR SuperDrink(TM) Announces Buster Posey as Spokespersonby BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013LES, CA(Marketwired - May 16, 2013) - BODYARMOR SuperDrink announces today the latest addition to its growing superstar roster of athlete partners Buster Posey, baseball's MVP and two-time world champion catcher. (more...)
BWW Reviews: THE SHEPHERD'S CHAMELEON, The CLF Art Cafe at The Bussey Building, May 16 2013by Gary Naylor - May 17, 2013Gary Naylor sees a play about writing plays (more...)
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Tomorrow's New Episode of MERLIN on Syfyby TV News Desk - May 16, 2013On tomorrow night's all new episode of Syfy's MERLIN, Mordred finds himself torn between loyalty and love. Check out a first look below! (more...)
THE CASUALS, LIVING NEWSPAPERS FESTIVAL and More Set for Jackalope Theatre's Summer 2013 Seasonby BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013Jackalope Theatre Company, the Edgewater based group which cultivates theatre that manifests the adventure deeply rooted in the American mythos, announces their new storefront home - The Frontier, new company members, and their lineup of summer programming, including the world premiere of THE CASUALS, a remount of LONG WAY GO DOWN and the 4th ANNUAL LIVING NEWSPAPERS FESTIVAL. (more...)
Photo Flash: First Look at New Line Theatre's BUKOWSICALby BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013New Line Theatre, 'the bad boy of musical theatre,' closes its 22nd season May 30-June 22, 2013, with the regional premiere of one of the most outrageous shows the company has ever produced. With book and lyrics by Spencer Green and Gary Stockdale, and music by Stockdale, BUKOWSICAL is a wacky, high-energy - and gleefully adult - musical comedy, an ironic and insightful 21st-century reboot of the classic American musical comedy, exploring the intersection between sex, drugs, booze, and art, all through the life story of the great American novelist and poet Charles Bukowski. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below! (more...)
Courtyard Miami Aventura Mall Debuts $2 Million, 5 Month Renovationby BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013Spring is all about renewal, and the Courtyard Miami Aventura Mall has taken that to a whole new level. After more than $2 million and five months, the hotel near Fort Lauderdale debuted its new look, offering guests a more modern, stylish stay.
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The Weinstein Company Developing CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON Sequelby Movies News Desk - May 16, 2013 The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today production of CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON II - THE GREEN DESTINY will begin in March 2014 in Asia. Yuen Wo Ping is set to direct with Donnie Yen starring as Silent Wolf and Michelle Yeoh reprising her role as Yu Shu Lien. The screenplay is based on IRON KNIGHT, SILVER VASE by Wang Du Lu, book 5 in the CRANE-IRON PENTALOGY series, on which the original CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON was based. The screenplay is written by John Fusco (FORBIDDEN KINGDOM, HIDALGO, SPIRIT) and will be produced by Harvey Weinstein and David Thwaites, co-produced by Johnny Levin with Executive Producer Anthony Wong. Yucaipa Films is co-financing the project. (more...)
BWW Interviews: Film, Stage and TV Actor Sebastian La Causeby Gregory G. Allen - May 16, 2013Several Broadway actors have expanded their talents by creating their own production companies. Sebastian La Cause is one of those with an award-winning web series under his belt. (more...)
Tickets Now on Sale for THE GLASS MENAGERIE on Broadway!by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013Producers Jeffrey Richards and John N. Hart Jr., in association with the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.), are pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for the 17-week limited engagement of the critically-acclaimed revival of The Glass Menagerie at the Booth Theatre (222 W 45th Street) with performances beginning Thursday, September 5, 2013, and an opening night set for Thursday, September 26th. The production will star multiple Tony and Emmy Award-winner Cherry Jones as Amanda Wingfield, film and stage star Zachary Quinto as Tom, two-time Tony-nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger as Laura, and Brian J. Smith as Jim, the Gentleman Caller. (more...)
STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS Tops Fandango's 'Most Anticipated Movie' Listby Movies News Desk - May 16, 2013Fandango, the nation's leading moviegoer destination, reported today that J.J. Abrams' highly anticipated 'Star Trek Into Darkness' garnered 96 out of 100 score on the company's Fanticipation movie buzz indicator that measures fan sentiment around the weekend box office line-up. (more...)
NBC's CHICAGO FIRE Climbs to Highest Rating Since Februaryby TV News Desk - May 16, 2013At 10 p.m. ET, "Chicago Fire" (1.9/5 in adults 18-49, 6.9 million viewers overall) climbed to its top 18-49 rating since February 27. (more...)
NIGHTLINE Draws Biggest Overall Audience Yetby TV News Desk - May 16, 2013ABC News' "Nightline" ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (1.779 million) during the second full week of the 2013 May sweep, according to Nielsen Media Research, for the week of May 6, 2013. (more...)
LOMBARD, THE MARK OF A DOG'S FOOT and More Set for 2013 Northeast Indiana Playwright Festival, 5/31-6/2by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013Lombard by Michael B. Druxman will star Jessica Butler as Carole Lombard. Directed by Phillip H. Colglazier, the show is part of the 2013 Northeast Indiana Playwright Festival, running May 31 through June 2, 2013. (more...)
Jennifer Lopez: 'I Do Miss' AMERICAN IDOLby TV News Desk - May 16, 2013'It's great to go back and see the old gang,' she told TV Guide Magazine earlier this week - and commented on her time on the show. 'I do miss it. I had a great time doing IDOL.' (more...)
Photo Flash: First Look at Paul Nolan, Jeremy Kushnier & More in Stratford Festival's TOMMYby BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013Based on The Who's 1969 cOncept album of the same name, Tommy tells the story of a young man who, despite having lost the faculties of speech, sight and hearing, becomes a pinball virtuoso - and the centre of a celebrity cult. In a new production helmed by its original Tony Award-winning director, Des McAnuff (who co-wrote the show with The Who's Pete Townshend), the explosive rock opera features such unforgettable hits as 'Pinball Wizard,' 'See Me, Feel Me,' 'Acid Queen' and 'We're Not Gonna Take It.'
The production features Robert Markus as Tommy, Jewelle Blackman as the Gypsy, Kira Guloien as Mrs. Walker, Jeremy Kushnier as Captain Walker, Paul Nolan as Cousin Kevin and Steve Ross as Uncle Ernie. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the cast in action below! (more...)
ONE NIGHT STAND Pre-Show Mini-Doc Now Availableby Pat Cerasaro - May 16, 2013A mini-documentary shown in movie theaters prior to the actual ONE NIGHT STAND documentary itself as it played around the country over the last two years, a new glimpse behind the scenes of the landmark look into the 24-hours musicals festival is now available, garnering us yet another gander at the rich assortment of talented stars and impressive creative teams assembled for the one night only event. (more...)
Strange Tree's THE HALF-BROTHERS MENDELSSOHN Begins 6/18by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013The Strange Tree Group presents the world premiere of the elaborate time travel comedy THE HALF-BROTHERS MENDELSSOHN by Elizabeth Bagby, directed by Thrisa Hodits, playing June 18 - July 20, 2013 at Signal Ensemble Theatre, 1802 W. Berenice Ave. in Chicago. The production features Strange Tree Ensemble members Cory Aiello, Kate Nawrocki, Stuart Ritter and Jenifer Starewich with Audrey Flagel, Andy Hager, Brandon Ruiter and Joe Stearns. Tickets for THE HALF-BROTHERS MENDELSSOHN are currently on sale at www.strangetree.org. The press opening is Thursday, June 20 at 8 pm. (more...)
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