Lea Salonga Pens Passionate Essay About New MISS SAIGON Star Eva NoblezadaOctober 3, 2014Internationally celebrated stage star and vocalist Lea Salonga pens a passionate essay dedicated to the new leading lady of the West End 25th anniversary production of popular mega-musical MISS SAIGON, sharing her own impressions of the actress taking on the iconic title role which she herself originated.
InDepth InterView: Tracey Ullman On THE BAND WAGON At Encores!, Plus INTO THE WOODS Movie, Stage Roles & MoreOctober 6, 2014Today we are talking to a spectacularly talented and universally beloved stage and screen star who is celebrated around the world for her wacky way with a character - 7-time Emmy Award winner Tracey Ullman. Discussing the finer points of her just announced participation in the upcoming Encores! mounting of celebrated Vincente Minnelli movie musical THE BAND WAGON, Ullman opens up about her anticipation in taking on the role of scrappy and smart Broadway lyricist Lily Marton, famously essayed in the original film by Nanette Fabray. Also, Ullman sheds some light on some of the musical material we can anticipate hearing from her in the newly devised Encores! edition of THE BANDWAGON penned by Douglas Carter Beane, including such showstopping classics as 'That's Entertainment' and 'Louisiana Hayride'. Furthermore, Ullman elaborates on her excitement in teaming with noted co-stars Brian Stokes Mitchell and Michael McKean, as well as performing for the first time at the newly renovated City Center. Plus, Ullman also clues us in on what viewers can expect from the hotly anticipated feature film edition of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's celebrated fairy tale-themed musical INTO THE WOODS and shares stories from the set. Additionally, Ullman reflects on some of her early stage roles, ranging from a Berlin stage production of another Vincente Minnelli movie musical masterpiece, GIGI, along with THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW and more. All of that, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS and much, much more in this exclusive conversation with a comedy legend.
Lynne Shankel Presents New 54 Below Show, SHANKTUNES, TonightOctober 2, 2014Notable Broadway arranger, orchestrator and musical director Lynne Shankel presents an evening of original songs later this year at popular NYC cabaret venue 54 Below, titled SHANKTUNES: A NIGHT OF ORIGINAL SONGS BY LYNNE SHANKEL.
Ben Affleck Sings 'Let It Go' & Talks Kids' FROZEN ObsessionSeptember 30, 2014Multi-Academy Award-winning producer, writer, director and actor Ben Affleck discussed another of his current occupations, father to three kids, while singing a snippet of the FROZEN breakout smash hit 'Let It Go' on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON this week.