TV: Celebrating Opening Night of HELLO DOLLY! In Los AngelesFebruary 5, 2019Here she comes, world! The first national tour of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival of Hello, Dolly!, starring Tony Award winner Betty Buckley, launched earlier this year from the Stanley Theatre in Utica, New York. The show just opened at LA's Hollywood Pantages Theatre. See all the red carpet action from opening night in LA below!
VIDEO: Can Jordan Fisher Remember the Lyrics From HAMILTON, MOANA, And More?January 31, 2019Broadway, television and music star Jordan Fisher has been part of some of the most iconic projects of the past decade, making his Broadway debut in Hamilton, lending his voice to a pop version of Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'You're Welcome' from the feature film Moana, and appearing in live television musicals. But can he remember the words?
Anne-Marie Duff And Arthur Darvill To Star In SWEET CHARITY At Donmar WarehouseJanuary 31, 2019The Donmar Warehouse today announces Artistic Director Josie Rourke's farewell production, Sweet Charity, choreographed by the world-renownedWayne McGregor, who reunites with Josie after working on her debut film Mary Queen of Scots. Josie returns to the music of Cy Coleman who wrote the score for Rourke's Olivier Award-winning production of City of Angels. The book is by Neil Simon and lyrics by Dorothy Fields.
VIDEO: FLOWERS FOR THE ROOM At Yellow Tree TheatreJanuary 30, 2019Allison and Jake have only just begun their new lives as husband and wife when a tragic accident changes everything. Confined to a hospital bed and trapped inside a body that won't cooperate, Allison hears the world around her, but the world cannot hear her.
VIDEO: Signature Theatre Presents AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'January 30, 2019Signature Theatre presents Ain't Misbehavin': The Fats Waller Musical Show directed by Signature Theatre's Director of New Works Joe Calarco (Signature's The Scottsboro Boys, Jesus Christ Superstar) and choreographed by Jared Grimes (Signature's The Scottsboro Boys, Jelly's Last Jam).
TV: Alan Menken Joins Disney Leading Ladies For A Trip Down Memory LaneJanuary 30, 2019In honor of its 30th anniversary, two-time Academy Award®-winner (Best Original Score and Best Original Song “Under the Sea,” 1989) “The Little Mermaid,” dives into the highly celebrated Walt Disney Signature Collection with all-new bonus features and a sing-along mode.
MSCHF Internet Studios Launches New Film Company With The Mission To Remove Smoking From HollywoodJanuary 30, 2019MSCHF Internet Studios, the company making internet for the internet, today unveils their latest venture: Cignature Films, a new production studio with the goal to completely remove smoking in Hollywood movies and television. In an effort to better the world around us, the studio will obtain films and TV episodes which feature significant tobacco use, replace each cigarette with a harmless kazoo and then re-release them to the public. Today's launch of the studio comes with the release of their first episode: removing cigarettes from the pilot episode of 'Mad Men' and replacing them with the 'Cignature' kazoos instead. Cignature Films' decision to start with this episode, titled 'Smoke Gets In Your Eyes,' stems from the irony of it advertising cigarettes and the company's goal to end this throughout all movies and television shows.
VIDEO: First Look At 'They Like Me' From CALL ME MADAM At City CenterJanuary 28, 2019For the second time in Encores! history-and to honor City Center's 75th Anniversary Season-the series is reviving one of its own revivals. A highlight of the second season of Encores! (1995) and featuring a memorable score by Irving Berlin and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse.
Original Broadway Cast of RENT Will Make RENT LIVE! AppearanceJanuary 25, 2019There are just a few days until the latest batch of bohemians step into the iconic shoes of Jonathan Larson's family of friends in Rent Live. But according to some exciting new social media posts, it seems Broadway's original cast will also take part in the live event.
VIDEO: FUN HOME Flies Away At Virginia Stage CompanyJanuary 24, 2019Alison Bechdel's iconic graphic novel comes to life in this Tony Award-winning masterpiece musical. Follow her journey of self-discovery as Alison recounts the mysteries of her childhood with her father in the family funeral home. Coming to understand her past leads her on a path of self-discovery and her own journey as an LGBTQ writer, artist, and woman. Join Virginia Stage for this groundbreaking musical enjoyed by play and musical lovers alike that brings forward aspects of our society that do not often take center stage.