'The Voice' Judges to Perform Queen Medley, 6/7June 6, 2011NBC's popular 'The Voice' will open the first of its live episodes on Tuesday, June 7 (9-11 p.m. ET) with a lively medley of memorable Queen songs from musician coaches Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton.
ANYTHING GOES to be Featured on The Early Show and David Letterman This WeekJune 6, 2011On Wednesday, June 8th between 7AM-9AM Sutton Foster, Joel Grey and Kathleen Marshall will take 'CBS Early Show' behind the scenes at Anything Goes and on Tuesday, June 14th watch 'The Late Show with David Letterman' to see Sutton Foster and the cast perform 'Blow, Gabriel Blow' between 11:35PM-12:35AM.
ENTERTAINING MR. SLOANE Plays Actors Company Theatre, 6/22-7/24June 6, 2011British playwright Joe Orton's classic dark comedy ENTERTAINING MR. SLOANE, hits Los Angeles this June for a four week run at the Actors Company theater. The play, which originally debuted in London in 1964, tells a sexy, suspenseful, and often humorous story that continues to captivate and surprise audiences today. Director Stan Zimmerman leads an ensemble cast which includes: Ian Buchanan (The Bold and the Beautiful), Olivia d'Abo (THE WONDER YEARS), Emrhys Cooper (We Will Rock You) and Robin Gammell (NIP/TUCK).
Jackie Hoffman, Daisy Eagan, & More Join 'Night of a Thousand Judys,' 6/13June 6, 2011The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, called 'a riotously funny and campy variety show' by Next Magazine, and 'a rollicking, wry affair complete with funny political commentary on current events' by Gay City News, will present their second annual Pride benefit for The Ali Forney Center at Joe's Pub on Monday, June 13 at 7:00 PM.
STAGE TUBE: Robin Williams Talks BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOOJune 6, 2011The Oscar, Emmy and Grammy Award-winning actor Robin Williams made his Broadway acting debut in BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO, having previously appeared Off-Broadway opposite Steve Martin in Samuel Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot' at Lincoln Center in 1988. Below, he talks with Joy Behar about his Broadway experience, the play, and more!
TLC Orders Second Season of 'Extreme Couponing'June 6, 2011TLC has renewed the hit series EXTREME COUPONING for a second season. To date, EXTREME COUPONING, which reveals the dramatic shopping skills of everyday people who clip and save their way to shocking savings - and massive stockpiles, has averaged a 1.4 HH rating and 1.9M P2+ viewers and has become a pop culture phenomenon.
New York Public Library to Host Noël Coward Exhibition in 2012June 6, 2011The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center and the Noël Coward Foundation are delighted to announce that Star Quality: The World of Noël Coward, a major exhibition focusing on Coward as playwright; composer; director; stage, screen, and cabaret performer; and, international celebrity, will run March 12th to June 9th, 2012 in the Donald and Mary Oenslager Gallery at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.
MTV's 'Jersey Shore' Premieres in Italy, 8/4June 3, 2011Get ready to say 'G.T.L.' in Italian! MTV today announced that Season Four of its hit series 'Jersey Shore' will premiere Thursday, August 4 at 10p.m. ET/PT, as the cast goes to Florence, Italy. This summer will be hotter than ever when America's favorite roommates head overseas to learn all about the culture they love and live by in the birthplace where it all began.
Neil Diamond to Work on Musical of His Life? June 3, 2011Singer/songwriter Neil Diamond has had a strong presence in the entertainment industry for more than fifty years. Across his career, Diamond has earned a dozen Grammy nominations and millions of albums sold - and surely the singer has also picked up some interesting stories along the way. What better way to tell his life story than in musical form?
SiriusXM 'Iconography' Series to Feature Larry Kramer Throughout JuneJune 3, 2011AIDS activist Larry Kramer is the featured subject of the next installment of Iconography, an exclusive series that honors the life, career, and impact of iconic personalities on SiriusXM's 24/7 LGBT channel OutQ (channel 108). Iconography: Larry Kramer offers an intimate look at the life and work of playwright, author, public health advocate, and LGBT rights activist.
Rising Circle Theater Collective Announces PlayRISE FestivalJune 3, 2011Five talented emerging playwrights of color will unveil exciting new works when Rising Circle Theater Collective presents PlayRISE, a series of readings featuring Bill Heck (Angels in America), Maria Elena Ramirez (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), Francis Jue (M. Butterfly), Victoire Charles (Ruined), and Bhavesh Patel (War Horse), June 13-17 at Theatre Row's Studio Theatre.
Desert Star to Present Goldilocks Capone and the 3 Amigos, Opens 6/16June 3, 2011In the sleepy border town of West Wendover, an evil lurks: Goldilocks Capone, an aging former child star-turned-gangster wants to legalize gambling in Utah. Desert Star Playhouse presents 'Goldilocks Capone and the 3 Amigos,' a hilarious new musical comedy for the whole family opening June 16.
Michele Lee to Star in Ogunquit Playhouse SUMMER OF LOVEJune 3, 2011The Ogunquit Playhouse is thrilled to announce that star of film, television and stage, the renowned Michelle Lee will headline in the East Coast Premiere of the new Roger Bean musical Summer of Love, on stage June 22 through July 16! Michele Lee has starred on Broadway, in feature and television films and recorded and performed with legends of the entertainment industry.
Premiere of Disney's Friends for Change Anthem Premieres 6/10June 3, 2011'We Can Change the World,' the inspiring new pop/rock anthem for Disney's Friends for Change -- performed and co-written by 18-year-old actress and Hollywood Records recording artist Bridgit Mendler ('Good Luck Charlie,' 'Lemonade Mouth') -- will premiere FRIDAY, JUNE 10 on Radio Disney (7:00 p.m., ET/4:00 p.m., PT) and Disney Channel (in the 7:00 p.m., ET/PT hour).
Celebration Theatre Presents BASH'D, Opening June 10June 3, 2011Sean Bradford (Original Cast of The Scottsboro Boys, The Lion King) and Chris Ferro ('All My Children') will explore the effects of homophobic violence in the West Coast Premiere of BASH'D! - A GAY RAP OPERA.
Hennepin Theatre Trust to Establish the New Century TheatreJune 3, 2011Hennepin Theatre Trust announced that it will establish the New Century Theatre, a flexible use performance space on the street level of City Center in downtown Minneapolis. Launching this new 300 seat theatre is a key part of the Trust's work in continuing to revitalize Hennepin Avenue and increase its arts education and presenting activities. The New Century Theatre will be adjacent to the Trust's office headquarters which, as of July 1, 2011, will be located at 615 Hennepin Avenue, between 6th and 7th Streets, in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55402.