John Logan's 'Genius' to Hit Screen; Penn to Star?August 5, 2010John Logan has adapted 'Max Perkins: Editor of Genius' into a screenplay, entitled GENIUS, Hollywood.com reports. The film will deal with 'the titular eccentric editor-in-chief of New York publishing house Scribner, who published the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Earnest Hemingway, and other literary luminaries,' especially his relationship with Thomas Wolfe, the website reports.
BAFTA/Los Angeles to Honor Sheen and Nolan, 11/4August 5, 2010The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)/Los Angeles will honor Michael Sheen and Christopher Nolan on November 4, The Hollywood Reporter reports. Sheen will be presented with the Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year, while Nolan will be honored with the John Schlesinger Britannia Award for artistic excellence in directing.
David Arquette to Present BEACHER'S MADHOUSE at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel this FallAugust 5, 2010This summer, the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel will welcome David Arquette Presents: Beacher's Madhouse, a revolutionary Vaudeville-inspired theater development within the iconic property, PR Newswire reports. The five-year, projected 25 million-dollar run will be the foundation to a new chapter in theater and nightlife, elevating the standards of Los Angeles' social scene.
Ralph to Appear with DREAMGIRLS Cast at Benefit 9/20August 5, 2010Sheryl Lee Ralph, who originated the role of Deena Jones in DREAMGIRLS, will appear with the current touring cast of DREAMGIRLS at a benefit at San Francisco's Marines' Memorial Theatre, the theatre's official website announces. The show, which will take place on September 20 at 7:30pm, will benefit The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Masterworks To Release Out-of-Print Recordings DigitallyAugust 5, 2010Masterworks Broadway continues to deliver on its promise to make more of its incomparable catalogue available by announcing weekly digital releases beginning with 'The Leonard Bernstein Songbook' on August 10. Each of these recently out-of-print recordings will be available for download only via major digital service providers.
BLOODY BLOODY to Open 10/13; Previews to Begin 9/20 August 5, 2010Following its successful run at The Public Theater, BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON will now begin performances on Broadway at the Bernard Jacobs Theatre (242 W. 45th Street) on Monday, September 20, 2010 and officially open on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.
LCT Announces Roles for LuPone, Benanti, Scott, et al. in WOMEN ON THE VERGE!August 5, 2010Lincoln Center Theater has announced the roles to be played by the leading cast members of the upcoming musical WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar, with a book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek and direction by Bartlett Sher. This world premiere production will begin previews on Saturday, October 2 at 8pm and open on Thursday, November 4 at 6:45pm on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre (111 W. 44 Street).
Nigel Lythgoe to Rejoin 'American Idol' as Exec. ProducerAugust 5, 2010Nigel Lythgoe will return to his role as an executive producer of 'American Idol' for the show's tenth season, The Hollywood Reporter reports. Lythgoe, who was an executive producer during the show's first seven seasons, will be one of four executive producers, along with Simon Fuller, Cecile Frot-Coutaz and Ken Warwick.
Ravinia Offers 2 for 1 Tickets to Patrons Angry at Short Sondheim ConcertAugust 5, 2010Due to patrons' anger at the short duration of a concert celebration of Stephen Sondheim's eightieth birthday, the Ravinia Festival is offering these concertgoers two-for-one tickets to its upcoming production of ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, the Chicago Tribune's Theater Loop blog reports.