SEDUCED AND ABANDONED, Alec Baldwin's Quest to Make a Movie, to Premiere on HBO
by Caryn Robbins - October 14, 2013 The cinematic romp SEDUCED AND ABANDONED captures the tug-of-war between the eternal dream of creating pure art and the bracing reality of modern movie commerce. James Toback's celebration of movie-making debuts MONDAY, OCT. 28 (9:00-10:45 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO....
Melissa Joan Hart & More Pay Tribute to James Avery
by Caryn Robbins - January 02, 2014 Yesterday celebrities took to Twitter to pay homage to the late actor....
Disabled Group Rep Actor Runs LA Marathon This Sunday
by Don Grigware - March 07, 2014 Just short of his 66th birthday, Henry Holden, an actor with a disability, will run the LA MARATHON this Sunday, March 9. In doing so, he will help raise funds to support his theatre company, the Group Rep at the Lonny Chapman Theatre, which is facing a frivolous lawsuit that could drain their opera...
BWW Reviews: First Stage Sings 'Get Your Shrek On!'
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - October 15, 2013 Get your Shrek on with a set of those tiny, tree like buds the lovable ogre Shrek sprouts on his glamorous green head. Milwaukee's First Stage makes the ears available in their Todd Wehr Theater lobby when the company presents, Shrek,The Musical to open their 2013-2014 season. The fairy tale charact...
BWW Reviews: Maura Hanlon Smith in LIFE, LOVE AND ALL THAT COMES WITH IT
by Ellen Dostal - June 10, 2014 Michael Sterling celebrated the 8th anniversary of his popular Supper Club, Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal, on Monday, June 9th, continuing a tradition he began in 2006 to honor his dear friend and mentor, Rosemary Clooney. Sterling promised her that he would make sure future generations would b...
Broadway By The Bay Stages IN THE HEIGHTS, Now thru 7/6
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2014 In The Heights, winner of four 2008 Tony Awards and the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, runs from today, June 20th to July 6th, 2014 at the historic Fox Theater in Redwood City (2215 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA)....
BWW Reviews: APT's A DOCTOR'S DILEMMA Dissects Truths to Life and Death
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - August 22, 2014 “I can't afford to save my life,” Dr. Blenkinsop tells a cadre of more successful physicians in George Bernard Shaw's The Doctor's Dilemma. Spring Green's American Players Theatre presents Shaw's riveting drama at the Up the Hill Theatre this fall, a diverting play that discusses contemporary medica...
BWW Review: NOT JENNY World Premiere at Bridge Rep
by Nancy Grossman - December 13, 2013 NOT JENNY is not a holiday show, but its pay-what-you-can admission policy is Bridge Repertory Theater of Boston's gift to the city. MJ Halberstadt's world premiere play is a dark comedy with characters who would be at home in an Edward Albee or Tracy Letts vehicle....
Barbara Werner Shares Food with a Musical Pairing at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Manhattan, 7/17
by Christina Mancuso - July 10, 2014 New York, NY...
SEDUCED AND ABANDONED, Alec Baldwin's Quest to Make a Movie, Premieres on HBO Today
by TV News Desk - October 28, 2013 The cinematic romp SEDUCED AND ABANDONED captures the tug-of-war between the eternal dream of creating pure art and the bracing reality of modern movie commerce. James Toback's celebration of movie-making debuts tonight, OCT. 28 (9:00-10:45 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO....
VIDEO: 'Fresh Prince' Star Alfonso Ribeiro Remembers James Avery
by Caryn Robbins - January 03, 2014 In an exclusive interview with TMZ, actor Alfonso Ribeiro, who portrayed the TV son of late actor James Avery 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air', spoke about fond memories he had of his time spent with the actor....
THE VERY CRANKY BEAR Goes From Page to Stage at Patch Theatre from Aug 9
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2014 Leading South Australian children's theatre company, Patch Theatre, continue their leadership position in producing inspirational new work for 4-8 year olds with the creation of their latest work Cranky Bear based on the best-selling children's picture book The Very Cranky Bear by Australian author ...
Open Books to Release REEL ROY REVIEWS, VOL. 1: KEEPIN' IT REAL
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2014 Reel Roy Reviews, Vol. 1: Keepin' It Real, a book of Roy Sextons movie reviews is going to be released on February 28. You can find out more at this link: http://www.open-bks.com/library/moderns/reel-roy-reviews/about-book.html...
New Book from Jeanmarie Wilson Encourages Soulful Parenting
by Robert Diamond - June 15, 2014 Jeanmarie Wilson offers readers a new perspective on raising children and shares insights she wishes she had when her children were young in her new book 'Parenting From Your Soul: A Spiritual Approach to Raising Children with Compassion and Wisdom' (published by Balboa Press)....
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Hosts Book Signing Event Featuring Chaplain Author Dr. Mark Young
by Robert Diamond - October 18, 2014 Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital recently hosted a free book signing event featuring their very own chaplain, Rev. Mark Young, D. Min., who serves as the hospital's director of spiritual care and values integration. His book, Faith Prints: God is Here, was recently published by Westbow Pre...
New Book, 'Quintessence', by CoCo Bijou is Released
by Christina Mancuso - August 08, 2014 Calgary, Alberta...
Natalia Osipova & Ivan Vasiliev to Bring SOLO FOR TWO to London Coliseum, 6-9 August
by Tyler Peterson - May 07, 2014 The world's most celebrated dancing partners, Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev are re-united for this summer's hottest ticket, at the London Coliseum, Wednesday 6th - Saturday 9th August in producer Sergei Danilian's presentation of SOLO FOR TWO....
HBO to Exclusively Debut Moving Documentary OPEN HEART, 10/14
by Caryn Robbins - October 01, 2013 OPEN HEART, spotlighting an Italian cardiologist in Northern Sudan as he fights to save young patients who have traveled from Rwanda for this high-risk procedure, debuts MONDAY, OCT. 14 (10:20-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO....
Seattle Rep Sets June 2nd Memorial for Artistic Director Jerry Manning
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2014 A memorial service has been set to celebrate the life of Seattle Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Jerry Manning, who died at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle on Apr. 30 due to complications from surgery for a congenital heart defect. An all-around theatre practitioner, Jerry was a beloved leade...
Roy Sexton's REEL ROY REVIEWS to be Released 2/28
by Tyler Peterson - January 23, 2014 Roy Sexton's first book Reel Roy Reviews, Vol. 1: Keepin' It Real is set for release on the Open Books imprint February 28, 2014. Sexton, a resident of Saline/Ann Arbor, launched his entertainment blog of the same name (www.reelroyreviews.com) on Independence Day in 2012 and, nearly two years later,...
Zak Resnick, Leslie Kritzer, de'Adre Aziza, Teal Wicks and More to Star in PIECE OF MY HEART; Full Cast Announced, Rehearsals Begin Today!
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2014 The full cast has been announced for Piece of My Heart: The Bert Berns Story, an upcoming new musical based on the life and songs of legendary songwriter Bert Berns. Produced by Merged Work Productions (lead producers) and Jack Thomas (Executive Producer), the show began rehearsals today, and begins...
Madonna's MDNA Show Released on DVD/Blu-ray Today
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2013 Madonna's groundbreaking, critically acclaimed, controversial and visually stunning MDNA concert will be available in the US today, August 27th (August 26 th globally), it was announced today by Universal Music....
Will Smith Pays Tribute to 'Fresh Prince' Co-Star James Avery
by Caryn Robbins - January 06, 2014 Actor Will Smith used his official Facebook page to pay tribute to his fictional TV Uncle, James Avery, who passed away last week at the age of 68....
HBO to Exclusively Debut Documentary OPEN HEART Today
by TV News Desk - October 14, 2013 Heart disease is often associated with an unhealthy lifestyle in the West, but in Sub-Saharan Africa treatable maladies such as strep throat can lead to rheumatic fever that causes heart damage, especially in young children and teenagers. Though it is invasive, dangerous and prohibitively expensive,...
WORDS FOR PEACE and Karen Finley Set for DWOW Series, 9/11 & 9/18
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2013 DiverseWorks has announced its continuing DWOW events as part of its DiverseWorks on Wednesdays series. Details below!... |