Ribbons Down Their Backs: The Supporting Ladies of HELLO, DOLLY!May 29, 2017Hello, Dolly! is one of the most famous Broadway star vehicles, and no production has yet made that clearer than the one with Bette Midler's name floating high atop the marquee (and the 'sold out' sign). But what about the supporting ladies that fill the stage alongside the whirlwind Dolly Levi?
VIDEO: Hillary Versus Trump Debate Generates Shouting Match on Bill MaherMay 21, 2017RawStory revealed a video from Real Time with Bill Maher in which the host got into a shouting match with Cornel West, a professor and social activist. The two argued over Cornel's previous statement that between Clinton and Trump, one was a disaster and the other was a catastrophe. Maher vehemently defended Clinton while West remained fervently in support of Bernie Sanders.
VIDEO: Darren Criss' Computer Games Releases Music Video for 'Every Single Night'May 21, 2017Indie alt-pop band Computer Games, comprised of frontman Darren Criss and multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Chuck Criss, have released their first music video for "Every Single Night," lead track from their debut album Lost Boys Life EP. Directed by Y2K, the video encapsulates the songs eclectic instrumentation, explosive rhythms, and juicy harmonies through vibrant visuals and playful choreography.
VIDEO: They Told the Truth, They Didn't Come to Fool You - SNL's Team Trump Performs 'Hallelujah'May 21, 2017This week's episode of SNL featured a cold open and a broken Hallelujah. Team Trump, featuring Kellyanne Conway, Mike Pence, Melania Trump, Ivanka Trump (Scarlett Johansson), Donald Trump Jr, Eric Trump, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Grim Reaper Steve Bannon, and the man himself assembled a the piano to croon out the Leonard Cohen ballad.
VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Talks Taking on Empowering Role in HAIRSPRAY LIVEMay 20, 2017Jennifer Hudson recently sat down with GoldDerby to have a conversation about what it was like taking on the iconic role of Motormouth Maybelle in NBC's Hairspray Live. Hudson describes the role as deeply empowering and very relevant to times today. She also touches on the difficulties in taking on a role that so many greats have played before her and how she brought her own experiences into the character. Check out the full interview for more.
VIDEO: Colbert Digs Up Clip of Richard Gere Starring in GREASEMay 6, 2017During his visit to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Richard Gere was given a flashback all the way to 1973 when Colbert dug up a clip of 22 year-old Gere starring as the iconic Danny Zuko in the West End production of Grease. Check out the interview below!
Review Roundup: DREAMGIRLS in the West End - NYT Weighs InApril 30, 2017The long-awaited UK premiere of Dreamgirls opened on Wednesday 14 December at the Savoy Theatre in London. The New York Times has just had the opportunity to weigh in on the production, check out what critic Ben Brantley had to say!
Copyright Case Against HAND TO GOD Appealed to the Supreme CourtApril 29, 2017According to Forbes, the descendants of Abbott and Costello have appealed their copyright claim against the play HAND TO GOD all the way to the Supreme Court. The case originated when the heirs discovered that the play used over a minute of the famous 'Who's on First' routine without permission. The federal appellate court, however, decided the heirs do not in fact have a copyright claim to the material.