VIDEO: BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL At Signature TheatreNovember 7, 2018Signature Theatre is proud to present Billy Elliot the Musical directed and choreographed by Signature Theatre Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner (Signature's Passion, West Side Story). Based on the powerful and acclaimed film, all 11-year-old Billy wants to do is dance. Initially facing opposition from society and his father, Billy's passion instead unites the community and changes his life in extraordinary ways. The original production with book and lyrics by Lee Hall and music by Tony, Grammy and Academy Award® winner Elton John was universally lauded, sweeping the Tony, Drama Desk and Olivier Awards for Best Musical. Billy Elliot the Musical runs now thru January 6, 2019 in Signature Theatre's intimate MAX Theatre.
Insight Editions Announces Two Special Edition Harry Potter Film Tie-In TitlesNovember 7, 2018A striking and comprehensive exploration of the Wizarding World's most important and mystical tool, Harry Potter: The Wand Collection: Collector's Edition builds upon 2017's IBPA Ben Franklin Award–winning original. With never-before-seen art and content from the real-life wandmakers behind the Harry Potter films, as well as a trove of collectible items, this is the set that all fans of the Wizarding World have been waiting for.
The 5th Annual Philip K. Dick European Science Fiction Film Festival Announces Award WinnersNovember 5, 2018The Philip K. Dick European Science Fiction Film Festival has announced the award winners for its fifth annual event. The gathering saluted the legacy of novelist Philip K. Dick with a slate of independent science fiction films, nine of which were honored for their cinematic excellence. The festival was held in Lille, France from October 25-26 and in Cologne, Germany from November 1-2.
Hold Up! Oscar Winner Rita Moreno Will Not Join IN THE HEIGHTS FilmNovember 5, 2018Despite an earlier report from the Hollywood Reporter, it has been reported that Academy Award-winner Rita Moreno (West Side Story) will not join the cast of the upcoming big screen adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, In The Heights, after all.
Photo Flash: Original HAIRSPRAY Film Cast Members Re-Unite for First Time In 30 YearsOctober 30, 2018During rehearsals at producer Mandee K. Hammerstein's home in Bucks County, fellow cast members (Clayton Prince & Joey Perillo) from the 1988 original film 'Hairspray', reunite for the first time in 30-years. Prince ('Seaweed') and Perillo (Security Guard) exchange fond, movie-making memories, while talking future theatrical goals, all in anticipation of working together again on the New Feathers Production Stage this month.
Video: See All Of The Thrillifying Performances From A VERY WICKED HALLOWEENOctober 29, 2018To celebrate 'Wicked's' 15th anniversary on Broadway, NBC threw a joyous Halloween party for the ages. This televised concert featured songs from the blockbuster musical hit 'Wicked' will showcase a cavalcade of special guest stars to help celebrate the music and the magic of the show that tells the story of what happened in Oz before Dorothy dropped in. Check out all the performances from the special below!
HOW HOT IS IT GOING TO GET? Documentary Explores the Effects of Climate ChangeOctober 26, 2018130F Films and director/writer Michael Allen present How Hot Is It Going To Get?, a new feature-length global warming documentary that asks a simple question and reveals both the Fahrenheit answer to this question and how young voters can change the answer. The film lays bare the chief hurdles in getting global warming recognized as fact and achieving real policy change in the U.S. to ensure a livable Earth for current and future generations. A dynamic, animation-enhanced visual presentation, How Hot Is It Going To Get? includes interviews with Millennial-generation voters, political experts and climate change scientists who give lucid analysis of the clear and present challenge to prevent a Soylent Green-like future on Earth.