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HALLMARK HALL OF FAME - PAGE 11


For more than 60 years, the Hallmark Hall of Fame presents original films that entertain, enlighten and inspire.

The first Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation (December 24, 1951) was the world premiere of Gian Carlo Menotti's opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors. The first original opera ever commissioned for television, Amahl enjoyed several encore presentations over the years. It made further television network history in 1953 when it became the first sponsored program ever presented in color.

Many Hallmark Hall of Fame presentations since have been groundbreaking. Hamlet (1953) was the first play by William Shakespeare ever presented on television. More people watched that broadcast than had seen the classic play on stage during the 350 years since it was written. The series also earns the acclaim of consumers and critics for its award-winning commercials. In an age of increasing clutter, Hallmark Hall of Fame broadcasts are distinguished by fewer commercial minutes and fewer commercial breaks than other network programming.

Hallmark Cards Chairman Donald J. Hall says the Hallmark Hall of Fame remains an integral and vibrant part of the company's culture. "We are in the business of helping people communicate," says Hall, "a key part of that mandate has been the Hallmark Hall of Fame."

"Thanks to the enormous contributions of hundreds of superbly talented writers, actors, directors and other creative artists, we've been able to develop and present material that both informs and entertains. We've stayed the course for 60 years, and I think our artistic record speaks for itself. I'm proud of the Hallmark Hall of Fame's history and feel confident about its future."

Rosie O'Donnell Talks Lifetime's 'AMERICA' to AP
by Eddie Varley - February 26, 2009

13 time Emmy Award winner Rosie O'Donnell stars in and executive produces the poignant new Lifetime Original Movie, 'America,' premiering, Saturday February, 28th 2009. Based on E.R. Frank's book of the same name, the film follows the story of a boy named America, an emotionally vacant sixteen-year-...


James Naughton and Joanne Woodward Join Cast of Holiday Show at Westport Country Playhouse
by Robert Diamond - November 13, 2008

Two-time Tony Award winner James Naughton and Academy Award winner Joanne Woodward have joined the cast of 'A Holiday Garland' at Westport Country Playhouse (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director)....


Hensley and Dullea to Read THEY KNEW WHAT THEY WANTED, Directed by Joanne Woodward at WPC
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2008

Shuler Hensley ('Young Frankenstein: The New Mel Brooks Musical'), Keir Dullea ('The Good Shepherd') and other actors will read the Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'They Knew What They Wanted,' written by Sidney Howard and directed by Joanne Woodward, on Monday, November 10, 7 p.m., at Westport Country ...


'The Atheist' Opens at Barrow Street Theatre Tonight October 12th
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2008

Circle in the Square Theatre (Theodore Mann, Artistic Director and Paul Libin, Managing Director) has joined Culture Project as producer of the upcoming New York production of The Atheist, presented by Culture Project (Allan Buchman, Artistic Director). The dark comedy, written by Ronan Noone, direc...


James Naughton and Joanne Woodward Join Cast of Holiday Show at Westport Country Playhouse
by Robert Diamond - November 13, 2008

Two-time Tony Award winner James Naughton and Academy Award winner Joanne Woodward have joined the cast of 'A Holiday Garland' at Westport Country Playhouse (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director)....


Pinkins and Thoms To Star In 'And Her Hair Went With Her'
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2008

Tony Award-winner Tonya Pinkins (Jelly's Last Jam, Caroline or Change) and Tracie Thoms (Broadway's Drowning Crow, TV's Cold Case) star in And Her Hair Went With Her, a tour de-force for two actors by Zina Camblin. ...


August Wilson's 'Gem of the Ocean' Opens at Fountain Theater
by Kristin Allard - September 16, 2008

'Gem of the Ocean' opens on October 11, with performances Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm through November 16. Previews are scheduled October 3 through 10. Tickets are $25.00 on Thursdays and Fridays and $28.00 on Saturdays and Sundays, except opening night (October 11),...


Rosie O'Donnell to Produce and Star in Lifetime's 'America'
by Eddie Varley - October 22, 2008

Emmy winner Rosie O'Donnell has signed on to star in and executive produce the poignant new Lifetime Original Movie, 'America,' premiering in February 2009. Based on E.R. Frank's book of the same name, the film follows the story of a boy named America, an emotionally vacant sixteen-year-old, who spe...


Baltimore/Washington Backstage - February 21, 2008
by Charles Shubow - February 21, 2008

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Rosie O'Donnell to Produce and Star in Lifetime's 'America'
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2009

Emmy winner Rosie O'Donnell has signed on to star in and executive produce the poignant new Lifetime Original Movie, 'America,' premiering in February 2009. Based on E.R. Frank's book of the same name, the film follows the story of a boy named America, an emotionally vacant sixteen-year-old, who spe...


Kirk Browning, Lincoln Center & Broadway Director, Dies at 86
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2008

The longtime director of 'Live From Lincoln Center,' Kirk Browning, died on Sunday, February 10 of cardiac arrest, in Manhattan where he lived. Browning was 86....


James Naughton and Joanne Woodward Join Cast of Holiday Show at Westport Country Playhouse
by Robert Diamond - November 13, 2008

Two-time Tony Award winner James Naughton and Academy Award winner Joanne Woodward have joined the cast of 'A Holiday Garland' at Westport Country Playhouse (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director)....


Marisa Tomei To Star In Westport's Reading of 'Golden Boy'
by Faetra Petillo - August 13, 2008

Academy Award winner Marisa Tomei and other actors to be announced will read the classic play 'Golden Boy' written by Clifford Odets and directed by Joanne Woodward, on Monday, August 25, 7 p.m., at Westport Country Playhouse (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, and Jodi Schoenbrun C...


Latessa, Masur an Others Join Tomei in 'Golden Boy' Reading
by Faetra Petillo - August 19, 2008

Broadway and film actor Ned Eisenberg, Tony Award winner Dick Latessa, Emmy nominee Richard Masur and others will join previously announced Academy Award winner Marisa Tomei to read the classic play 'Golden Boy,' written by Clifford Odets and directed by Joanne Woodward, on Monday, August 25, 7 p.m....


42nd Street Comes to Cabrillo Music Theatre March 27 - April 5
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2009

Cabrillo Music Theatre continues its 2008-2009 season with the grandest and most spectacular musical of all, 42ND STREET. Directed and Choreographed by original Broadway cast member and Dance Captain, Jon Engstrom, 42ND STREET features a cast of 40, a full professional orchestra, and some of the g...


Naughton and Woodward Join Cast of 'A HOLIDAY GARLAND'
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2008

Two-time Tony Award winner James Naughton and Academy Award winner Joanne Woodward have joined the cast of ?A Holiday Garland? at Westport Country Playhouse (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director). Staged December 13 ? 21, the production will ...


Naughton and Woodward Join Cast of 'A HOLIDAY GARLAND'
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2008

Two-time Tony Award winner James Naughton and Academy Award winner Joanne Woodward have joined the cast of ?A Holiday Garland? at Westport Country Playhouse (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director). Staged December 13 ? 21, the production will ...


Campbell Scott in 'The Atheist' for Culture Project 5/20
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2008

Culture Project has announced that it will present a special one-night-only performance of 'The Atheist', written by Ronan Noone, directed by Justin Waldman and starring Campbell Scott on May 20th. ...


Hensley and Dullea to Read THEY KNEW WHAT THEY WANTED, Directed by Joanne Woodward at WPC
by Faetra Petillo - October 28, 2008

Shuler Hensley ('Young Frankenstein: The New Mel Brooks Musical'), Keir Dullea ('The Good Shepherd') and other actors will read the Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'They Knew What They Wanted,' written by Sidney Howard and directed by Joanne Woodward, on Monday, November 10, 7 p.m., at Westport Country ...


'Sweet Nothing in My Ear' Play to be Adapted for CBS
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2007

Playwright Stephen Sachs has adapted his original play, Sweet Nothing In My Ear, for a Hallmark Hall of Fame television movie set to air on CBS in April....


McCormack, Grabeel, Groener Set for Reprise's 'THE FANTASTICKS' 5/5 - 5/17
by Eddie Varley - March 31, 2009

Eric McCormack, Emmy Award winner for 'Will & Grace,' will play El Gallo, Lucas Grabeel from 'High School Musical' will play Matt, and Broadway star and Tony nominee Harry Groener will play Bellomy in 'The Fantasticks,' which concludes the 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company at the Freud Playhouse May...


EXIT THE KING Begins Performances 3/7 At The Barrymore
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 03, 2009

Academy? Award-winners Geoffrey Rush (Shine) as King Berenger and Susan Sarandon (Dead Men Walking) as Queen Marguerite will star in Eugene Ionesco's EXIT THE KING on Broadway. This production marks Rush's Broadway debut. Translated by Neil Armfield and Geoffrey Rush and directed by Neil Armfield, E...


EXIT THE KING Begins Performances 3/7 At The Barrymore
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2009

Academy? Award-winners Geoffrey Rush (Shine) as King Berenger and Susan Sarandon (Dead Men Walking) as Queen Marguerite will star in Eugene Ionesco's EXIT THE KING on Broadway. This production marks Rush's Broadway debut. Translated by Neil Armfield and Geoffrey Rush and directed by Neil Armfield, E...


Cabrillo Music Theater Presents 42ND STREET 3/27-4/5
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2009

Cabrillo Music Theatre continues its 2008-2009 season with the grandest and most spectacular musical of all, 42ND STREET. Directed and Choreographed by original Broadway cast member and Dance Captain, Jon Engstrom, 42ND STREET features a cast of 40, a full professional orchestra, and some of the gre...


Marisa Tomei To Star In Westport's Reading of 'Golden Boy'
by Faetra Petillo - August 13, 2008

Academy Award winner Marisa Tomei and other actors to be announced will read the classic play 'Golden Boy' written by Clifford Odets and directed by Joanne Woodward, on Monday, August 25, 7 p.m., at Westport Country Playhouse (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, and Jodi Schoenbrun C...






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