Academy Science And Technology Council Selects Students For 2013 Internshipby Movies News Desk - Jun 19, 2013The Science and Technology Council of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has selected five students to participate in its 2013 summer internship program (more...)
Ron Raines to Bring THE GREAT LOVE OF BROADWAY to Cape May Stage, 7/8by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013Cape May Stage, South Jersey's premiere Equity theatre, is bursting with delight as they welcome stage and screen star, Ron Raines, as he performs in his one-man show The Great Love of Broadway. Join Mr. Raines as he charms the audience with renowned songs on Monday, July 8 at 8 p.m. (more...)
Goodman Theatre Extends THE JUNGLE BOOK Through 8/11by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013Goodman Theatre's world premiere of The Jungle Book begins previews on June 21 (opening night is July 1) and, with a second extension week just added, now runs through August 11. Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman reimagines Walt Disney's 1967 animated hit into a wholly original new work for the stage, drawing from both the film as well as Rudyard Kipling's 1894 collection of stories set in the Indian jungle and featuring original Indian-inspired music and dance. As previously announced, 10-year-old Akash Chopra makes his Chicago debut as young "man cub" Mowgli, who comes of age with the help of the anthropomorphic singing and dancing jungle animals; joining him in the role at select performances is Roni Akurati, who most recently appeared at the Goodman as Tiny Tim in the 2011 production of A Christmas Carol. (more...)
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for June 19th, 2013by Paul W. Thompson - Jun 19, 2013The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'The Jungle Book' opens, Audra and Sondheim visit, Stephen Wallem's St. Louis 'Shrek,' Make Music Chicago, 'The Land Of Smiles,' the Auditorium's cabaret series, Idina in Aurora and more! (more...)
Denver Tourism Breaks Records in 2012by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013Denver had a banner tourism year in 2012, setting new records for visitor volume and spending, according to the Longwoods International annual visitor profile study. The report, commissioned by VISIT DENVER, found that Denver welcomed 13.6 million overnight visitors in 2012, 3 percent more than in 2011 and an all-time high. This increase was reflected in both leisure and business travel sectors:
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Sandra Bullock Will Not Play Miss Hannigan in Upcoming ANNIE Filmby Movies News Desk - Jun 19, 2013According to The Hollywood Reporter, talks between Sony Studios and Sandra Bullock, the actress who was recently offered the role of orphanage meanie 'Miss Hannigan' in the upcoming musical adaptation of ANNIE, have ended. (more...)
NEW VIEWS Now Open at Art Institute of Chicagoby BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013The Art Institute of Chicago is widely known for its archival collections in the field of architecture, including thousands of project renderings, sketches, plans, collages, and drawings by such architects as Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Le Corbusier. This rich practice of architectural rendering has been transformed as contemporary architects have turned to computers to give form to their ideas, integrate their projects into existing landscapes, and plan possibly impossible structures. This revolution in architectural imagery was the subject of an issue of the architectural journal CLOG, with whom the Art Institute collaborated to produce New Views: The Rendered Image in Architecture, which can be seen now in the Art Institute's Kurokowa Gallery (Gallery 286) in the Modern Wing. (more...)
Sundance Institute Selects Fellows for 2013 Documentary Edit & Story Labsby Movies News Desk - Jun 19, 2013Sundance Institute today announced the selection of 22 Fellows representing nine documentary film projects to participate in the 2013 Documentary Edit and Story Labs, June 21-29 and July 5-13 at Sundance Resort in Sundance, Utah. (more...)
Are You Following BWW Yet on Twitter & Facebook?by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013Are you one of the thousands already following BroadwayWorld.com, the biggest theatre site on the net on Twitter and Facebook? (more...)
Joan Curto to Perofrm the Songs of Cole Porter at Davenport's, 7/11-20by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013 This must-see return event takes place for 4 performances only at Davenport's. Located at 1383 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, show times are July 11. 12, 19 & 20, 2013 at 8:00pm. There is a $20 cover charge and two-drink minimum. Due to the high demand for these special performances, reservations are highly recommended by calling 773-278-1830 or online atwww.davenportspianobar.com. (more...)
CHICAGO, THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN Set for Valencia College Theater's 2013-14 Seasonby BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013The Valencia College Theater is proud to announce its upcoming 2013-2014 season of productions. This year, Valencia is adding a new element to each theatrical production -- a talk-back session during the run of the show. This will enable the audience to interact directly with the director, cast and crew and, in some cases, with the playwright. The dates for each talkback are noted above the ticket prices. (more...)
Photo Flash: First Look at Todd Meredith, Sean Riley and More in CRT's BUDDY! THE BUDDY HOLLY STORYby BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013Cortland Repertory Theatre invites audiences to 'Rave On!' with its debut production of the international musical sensation 'BUDDY - The Buddy Holly Story'. Performances of this hit rock and roll musical will run from June 19 - July 6 . Tickets may be purchase by calling 800-427-6160 or by visiting the CRT Box Office's new location at 24 Port Watson Street in downtown Cortland. Tickets are also available for sale 24 hours a day through the CRT website at www.cortlandrep.org. Some performances are already sold out, so CRT suggests calling early. (more...)
AUDIO: Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas Debut New Song GONE IN TWO SECONDSby BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013Premiering today is “Gone In Two Seconds” recorded at the same show as the three songs on her latest EP Live At the Magic Bag. Soulful yet powerful with a big boos from the Deltas horn section, you can check out the track below! (more...)
Todd Carey Signs with Blaster Records; New Album Set for 9/17 Releaseby BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013Pop singer, songwriter and musician TODD CAREY has signed an exclusive record deal with Blaster Records, which will release the Chicago-born, New York-based artist's as-yet-untitled full-length album on September 17. The album's first single, “Nintendo,” an infectious nostalgic pop gem that recalls carefree days and young love, will be digitally available on August 20. (more...)
Off-Broadway's Charles Busch, Alison Fraser and Julie Halston to Reunite in THE DIVINE SISTER at L.A. Theatre Works, 7/11-14by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013The Divine Sister - Original Off Broadway cast members Charles Busch, Alison Fraser and Julie Halston reunite to record Busch's comedy that takes a whack at pop-culture nuns - from the singing to the socially-conscious. (more...)
CINDERELLA's Laura Osnes and Santino Fontana to Host 2013 Jimmy Awards; Nominees Announced!by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013The National High School Musical Theater Awards (NHSMTA) is pleased to announce that 62 finalists selected from tens of thousands of students will compete for the coveted Jimmy Award for Best Performance by an Actor and Best Performance by an Actress, scholarships and other honors at an event on Broadway to be hosted by the Tony Award-nominated stars of Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA, Laura Osnes (Cinderella) and Santino Fontana (the Prince). The fifth annual performance showcase featuring dynamic ensemble and solo performances exclusively from the musical theater cannon will take place on Monday, July 1, 2013 at 7:30pm at the Minskoff Theatre (200 W. 45th St). (more...)
EarthLink Launches 4G Wireless Internet-on-the-Go Service Plans; Starting at $29.95 a Monthby BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013EarthLink, Inc., (NASDAQ: ELNK) a leading IT services and communications provider, today announced the launch of its new 4G Internet-on-the-Go wireless mobile Internet plans for consumers. Powered by Clearwire's 4G mobile broadband service via a wholesale agreement announced last September, the two packages offer a hotspot device which provides convenient, mobile Internet access in over 80 cities nationwide. Starting at $29.95 a month, the service delivers wireless Internet on up to 8 Wi-Fi enabled devices including smartphones, tablets and laptops and does not require a contract.
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David Abeles to Join THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 as 'Pierre,' Beginning 7/9by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013David Abeles (Once, Original Cast Member) will take over the role of 'Pierre' in the hit downtown production ofNATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 beginning Tuesday, July 9th. Dave Malloy, the show's creator, will play his final performance as 'Pierre' Friday, June 21st, as he leaves to work on several new projects including commissions from LCT3, San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater, and the Youth Musical Theater Company in Berkeley, as well as upcoming shows at the Incubator Arts Project and The Bushwick Starr. From June 22nd through July 7th, the role of 'Pierre' will be played by Luke Holloway. (more...)
iGear's Rugged iPhone/Samsung Galaxy Case is On Sale at Amazon.comby BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013Yes, there have been plenty of drop tests done at 'normal' heights, 3-feet from your pocket, 6-feet from your ear, or even 10-feet in the air just for kicks. But how about throwing a phone from a second floor window, dropping 20 feet to the driveway? Kids – don't try this at home unless the phone is wearing the right protection.
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Rachel Rashkin-Shoot's IN MY CORNER OF THE MOON Helps Children Heal from Traumaby BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013It has been 26 weeks since 26 innocent people died in the mass shooting in Newtown, CT, and the effects of this devastating trauma will be felt for many years by this community. Unfortunately there are few, if any, healing books available for middle school-aged children who have experienced some form of trauma. In My Corner On the Moon: A Story for Kids Who Experienced Trauma by Rachel Rashkin-Shoot, goes a long way to filling this void. Here is an excerpt from the foreword written by Daniel Mattila, M.Div., LCSW: '...I write this foreword from the town where I have lived for 15 years - Newtown, Connecticut. My community is dealing with trauma and grief from the shooting that happened only months ago. This book is timely and will be useful for many parents, teachers, mental health professionals, and religious leaders.' (more...)
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