Bell to Star in 'Scream 4'August 26, 2010Kristen Bell is to star in 'Scream 4', contactmusic.com reports. The film, which is be directed by Wes Craven, will also feature Courteney Cox, Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Emma Roberts, Hayden Panetierre, and Anna Paquin.
GREASE Plays The Buell Theater 10/12 For Eight PerformancesAugust 26, 2010The one that you want is back! GREASE, Time Magazine's 2007 pick for '#1 musical of the year,' is rockin' across the country in this new production direct from Broadway. The 2010-2011 national tour of the new Broadway production of GREASE plays the Buell Theatre beginning October 12 for eight performances only.
Honens Competition Artistic Director Passes AwayAugust 26, 2010The Board and Staff of Honens International Piano Competition sadly announce the passing of former Artistic Director, Andrew Raeburn, at age 77. Raeburn was administrative and artistic leader of the Honens Competition in Calgary from 1993 until his retirement in 2004.
Actress, Writer Suzanne Grossmann Dies at 72August 26, 2010Actress and writer Suzanne Grossmann has died, Variety reports. Grossmann died on August 19 in Lose Angeles at the age of 72. Her death was due to Chronic Obstructed Pulmonary Disorder.
3-Legged Dog Theatre Co. Reaches Settlement with LandlordAugust 26, 2010The theater company 3-Legged Dog has made a settlement with its landlord, the Metropolitan Transit Authority, the New York Times reports. The MTA had previously threatened 3-Legged Dog with eviction from its 80 Greenwich Street location, due to 3-Legged Dog's failure to pay over $300,000 owed to MTA.
Disney to Withdraw from International Animated Film SocietyAugust 26, 2010Walt Disney Studios announced on August 24 that it would withdraw from the International Animated Film Society, the New York Times reports. Disney's withdrawal is due to discontent with the society's Annie Awards, given for achievement in animation.
Will Forte to Depart 'Saturday Night Live'August 26, 2010Will Forte is to leave the cast of 'Saturday Night Live,' the New York Times reports. A source told the Times that Forte 'plans to pursue other projects' after departing the show.
Baryshnikov To Perform with Merce Cunnigham Dance Company, 10/4August 26, 2010Mikhail Baryshnikov will perform at an October 4 benefit beginning 'a new collaboration between the Merce Cunningham Dance Company and the Baryshnikov Arts Center,' The New York Times reports. Baryshnikov and the Merce Cunningham Dance Company will perform 'Occasion Piece2,' accompanied by Joan La Barbara and John Kelly performing music from John Cage's 'Song Books.' The film 'With Merce,' created by Charles Atlas, will also be shown.
Paul Rudd, Former Broadway Actor, Dies At Age 70August 13, 2010Paul Rudd, who acted in the 1960s and 1970s, died August 10 in Greenwich, Connecticut, the Hartford Courant's Behind the Curtain Blog reports. Rudd, who was seventy years old, died of pancreatic cancer.
Lorna Luft to Guest Star in 'Broadway Meets Hollywood' 9/16 & 9/19August 13, 2010Lorna Luft will appear as a special guest star in 'Broadway Meets Hollywood--In Concert,' the New West Symphony has announced. Luft will appear with conductor Steven Goldstein and the New West Pops, as well as music director and conductor Colin Freeman and vocalists Tobi Foster and Blake Ginther.