Photo Flash: Rockwell Designed 2009 Oscar Set RevealedFebruary 16, 2009Internationally acclaimed architect and designer David Rockwell, who was selected by Academy Awards producers Laurence Mark and Bill Condon to design the sets for this year's Oscar telecast, is now revealing select design elements of the 81st Academy Awards ceremony, airing February 22, 2009 at 8:00pm EST on ABC.
'THRILLER LIVE!' Extends at Lyric Thru 9/27February 16, 2009The producers of 'Thriller - Live' have announced the production will extend its West End run by four months due to by phenomenal public demand. Its booking period at the Lyric Theatre will be extended by 24 weeks to Sunday September 27.
Photo Flash: UK WICKED Soars to 1000th Performance at the Apollo VictoriaFebruary 16, 2009The smash hit musical WICKED celebrated its 1000th performance at the sell-out matinee on Saturday 14 February.
The award-winning musical opened at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre in September 2006 and is now in its third year. Acknowledged as 'the West End's most successful musical' (The Independent on Sunday), WICKED has already been seen by almost two million people and taken over ?67 million at the Box Office.
DOUBT Star Adams Talks Oscar Nom with UK Times OnlineFebruary 15, 2009Acclaimed young actress Amy Adams has been nominated for a 2009 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film Doubt. She spoke with the U.K.'s Times Online about her work on the film and her inspired life as an actor.
Mo`olelo Performing Arts Co. Launches 'Bridges' ProjectFebruary 15, 2009Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company announced today the launch of Mo`olelo Bridges, a new arts education pilot residency at San Diego's Hoover High School. The program uses storytelling, theater and creative writing activities to teach high school students critical literacy skills and to transform them into storytellers of their own lives.
Manilow Friars Honor Featured in NY Daily NewsFebruary 15, 2009Barry Manilow was inducted into the legendary Friars Club on Saturday, February 14th, joining the ranks of such greats as Frank Sinatra, Billy Crystal and Whoopi Goldberg in the exclusive entertainers' group reports the New York Daily News.
Jane Krakowski Talks Musicals, 'ROCK' and Roles with Chicago TribuneFebruary 15, 2009Jane Krakowski plays vain actress Jenna Maroney on the Emmy-winning sitcom '30 Rock', in real life she's just as at home on the Broadway stage as she is in the NBC sound stages, the uber talented Krakowski chatted with the Chicago Tribune about all things 'ROCK' and 'ROLE'.
TV STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel's 'I STAND' Acoustic Version Music VideoFebruary 15, 2009Idina Menzel reached superstardom on Broadway in two career-defining roles-her Tony Award winning performance in the musicAl Blockbuster 'Wicked' and in the revolutionary 'Rent.' Idina's debut album, I Stand is a powerful collection of new songs. BWW TV STAGE TUBE brings you a special acoustic music video version.
TV STAGE TUBE: 'LIN THE HEIGHTS' Music VideoFebruary 15, 2009In honor of Lin-Manuel Miranda's final performance today and how much Nicholas has been inspired by Manuel's story Dayton created a 'special farewell and thank YouTube to Lin-Manuel Miranda from BroadwayKidd and Shockwave for writing and performing In the Heights, making dreams come true and being a good friend'. BWW TV STAGE TUBE brings it to you here to enjoy as well!
Courthouse Center Presents 'THE GRADUATE' Thru 2/28February 15, 2009The Courthouse Center for the Arts has kicked off its 2009 Main Stage season with The Graduate. The Graduate is a stage adaption by Terry Johnson, based on the hit movie screenplay by Calder Willingham and Buck Henry and the book by Charles Webb. The Graduate runs February 13-28. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, with matinees on Sundays at 2pm.
Cortes Alexander Releases Debut Solo CD 'SWELL' 3/16February 15, 2009Cortes Alexander who just finished a sold-out Broadway run performing with Liza Minnelli in 'Liza's At The Palace...!', has also just completed recording his first solo album, Swell, releasing on March 16th.
Urie, Johnston, Shear & More at 'CELEB AUTOBIO' 2/16February 15, 2009Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words continues its sit-down, open-ended run at the Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street, on Monday, February 16, at 7:30pm, with a cast that includes Scott Adsit, Jackie Hoffman, Kristen Johnston, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Claudia Shear, Sherri Shepherd, and Michael Urie