Citibank Brings MAMMA MIA to ManilaSeptember 11, 2011After presenting 'The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber,' Citibank is bringing another Broadway classic hit to Manila, MAMMA MIA!
CARNAGE, FAUST, WILDE SALOME Win Venice Film Festival Awards September 11, 2011Roman Polanski's film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning play GOD OF CARNAGE, 'Carnage,' received the Leoncino Prize at the Venice Film Festival, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The prize is awarded by area students.
Erika Amato to Replace Renee Hermiz in Cole Porter's PARISSeptember 11, 2011Erika Amato will replace the previously reported Renee Hermiz in the role of Harriett in Cole Porter's PARIS, set to run at Medicine Show Theatre Ensemble from September 16th through October 3rd. Obie Award winner Barbara Vann directs.
Tony Nominee Mary Fickett Dies at 83September 10, 2011Mary Fickett, an original 'All My Children' cast member, has died. The actress who played Ruth Brent Martin was 83 when she passed away I her home in Virginia on Thursday, September 8. Fickett was the first performer to ever win an Emmy Award for working on a soap opera.
Photo Flash: Demeter Fragrances Launches Caravan FragranceSeptember 10, 2011Demeter Fragrances, Jaslene Gonzalez (America's Next Top Model Season 8), Matt Nordgren (Bravo's Most Eligible Dallas), Orfeh (Broadway Star), Kelly Choi (Top Chef) and music artist Rye Rye were there for the launch of Caravan fragrance at the 3rd Annual Fashion Night Out.
The 29th Annual Elly Award Ceremony Set for 9/25 at the Crest TheatreSeptember 10, 2011The premiere event of the community theatre season - The Elly Awards - will be held on Sunday, September 25 at the Crest Theatre located at 1013 K Street in downtown Sacramento from 6:00pm until 10:00pm. Youth Awards will begin at 6pm and Adult Awards will begin at 8pm. This elegant event will honor the best and brightest in local and regional community theatre. Actors, designers and directors will announce the names of over 80 winners who will receive engraved plaques! Musical production numbers will be performed by Elly-nominated theatres including the now-defunct Civic Theatre West, Davis Musical Theatre Company, Runaway Stage Productions, and The Acting Company. This years' featured orchestra is from Rio Americano High School.
HOPE IN CHAOS Closes at Richmond Shepard Theatre 9/10September 10, 2011HOPE IN CHAOS, a new play written by 9/11 relief worker, Heather McCuen which enjoyed a run at the Mainline Theatre Montreal in 2010, has been playing in New York City as part of the Tenth Anniversary Memorial Commemorations of 9/11. It will close on September 10, 2011 at the Richmond Shepard Theatre.
STAGE TUBE: GLEE Stars Discuss Upcoming Season September 10, 2011Fox's hit television show GLEE will return Tuesday nights Sept. 20. Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison, Chris Colfer, Cory Monteith and more gave some clues as to what to expect for the third season.
Photo Flash: New GLEE Season 3 PhotosSeptember 10, 2011GLEE Season 3 is back this month, and new photos have been released of Sue Sylvester tormenting New Directions! Click below to check out the new promotional pictures.
THE BIG BANG Returns to Philadelphia,9/14-10/30September 10, 2011The Big Bang, starring award-winning actors Tony Braithwaite and Ben Dibble, returns to the Kimmel Center stage September 14-October 30. Tickets for the return engagement are currently on sale and can be purchased at www.kimmelcenter.org or by calling the box office at 215-893-1999. Talk Backs with the actors will take place after select performances.
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Christopher Plummer in BARRYMORE FilmSeptember 11, 2011Barrymore will premiere at the 2011 Toronto Film Festival. Barrymore brings Christopher Plummer's Tony Award-winning tour-de-force stage performance to the screen in this film version of the Broadway hit adapted and directed by Erik Canuel.