Latest Articles About American Masters on PBS
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Broderick, Lane & More Featured on PBS's MEL BROOKS Special
by Caryn Robbins - March 11, 2013 Premiering nationwide Monday, May 20, 2013 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on PBS (check local listings), American Masters Mel Brooks: Make a Noise features new interviews with Brooks, his friends and colleagues, including Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Cloris Leachman and Joan Rivers. Get a sneak peek below!...
VIDEO: First Look - PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS MEL BROOKS: MAKE A NOISE, Premiering Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 20, 2013 In PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS: Mel Brooks - MAKE A NOISE, comedian Mel Brooks shares never-before-heard stories about his personal life and 60-year career in the film. The larger-than-life legend is very private, making his participation in this film a genuine first. Featuring new interviews with Matthe...
Mandy Patinkin to Narrate PBS's MAVERICKS OF AMERICAN DANCE, 12/28
by Caryn Robbins - November 12, 2012 Narrated by Mandy Patinkin (Homeland), the film features interviews with former and current Joffrey dancers, the breakthroughs of choreograpers Twyla Tharp, Laura Dean and Margo Sappington, and rare archival performance footage, including excerpts from signature works Astarte, Trinity, and Billboard...
INVENTING DAVID GEFFEN Premieres 11/20 on PBS
by Kelsey Denette - July 10, 2012 David Geffen's far-reaching influence - as agent, manager, record industry mogul, Hollywood and Broadway producer, and philanthropist - has helped shape American popular culture for the past four decades....
Mandy Patinkin to Narrate PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS JOFFREY, 12/28
by Caryn Robbins - June 18, 2012 Mandy Patinkin will narrate PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS JOFFREY BALLET on Friday December 28th at 9pm. The special will cover the story of the first quintessentially American dance company founded by Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino, who pioneered a new dance philosophy....
VIDEO: Joffrey Ballet's PARADE Revival Featured in Upcoming PBS Documentary
by Tyler Peterson - December 17, 2012 American Masters Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance, premiering nationally Friday, December 28, 2012 at 9 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings), tells the story of the first quintessentially American dance company, the Joffrey Ballet....
PBS Announces Black History Month Special Programming
by Caryn Robbins - January 28, 2013 In celebration of Black History Month and as part of its year-round commitment to diverse programming, PBS today announced an on-air lineup commemorating the contributions of African Americans in music, dance, television and civil rights, providing an in-depth look at key figures and events that sh...
Sister Rosetta Tharpe Set for Season 27 of THIRTEEN's American Masters Tonight
by TV News Desk - February 22, 2013 American Masters opens its 27th season with the story of African-American gospel singer and guitar virtuoso Sister Rosetta Tharpe (March 20, 1915-October 9, 1973)....
SMASH, BREAKING BAD Among Nominees for 63RD ANNUAL ACE AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - January 11, 2013 American Cinema Editors (ACE) today announced nominations for the 63rd Annual ACE Eddie Awards recognizing outstanding editing in nine categories of film, television and documentaries....
STAGE TUBE: Preview AMERICAN MASTERS MARILYN MONROE: STILL LIFE, Airing on PBS, 8/5
by Movies News Desk - August 01, 2012 PBS presents a special encore of the award-winning 2006 documentary American Masters Marilyn Monroe: Still Life this Sunday, August 5 from 8-9 p.m, nationwide on PBS and in the New York metro area on THIRTEEN to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Monroe's death (8/5/62). Get preview of the document...
VIDEO: PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS MEL BROOKS: MAKE A NOISE, Premiering 5/20
by Caryn Robbins - April 24, 2013 In PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS: Mel Brooks - MAKE A NOISE, comedian Mel Brooks shares never-before-heard stories about his personal life and 60-year career in the film. The larger-than-life legend is very private, making his participation in this film a genuine first. Check out clips and interviews from ...
Canyon Moon Theatre Presents IN SEARCH OF THE SACRED Benefit, 3/29
by Harmony Wheeler - March 21, 2012 Poetry is the language in which humanity explores its own amazement. Such explorations will unfold at 7 PM on Thursday, March 29th at the Canyon Moon Theatre in the Village of Oak Creek in the Outlet Mall on SR179. After weeks of planning by Mary Guaraldi, the Director-Producer will be opening the t...
Sister Rosetta Tharpe Set for Season 27 of THIRTEEN's American Masters
by Caryn Robbins - February 19, 2013 American Masters opens its 27th season with the story of African-American gospel singer and guitar virtuoso Sister Rosetta Tharpe (March 20, 1915-October 9, 1973)....
Joel Grey to Narrate PBS's BROADWAY MUSICALS: A JEWISH LEGACY, 1/1
by Caryn Robbins - November 27, 2012 As Sir Robin carols merrily to King Arthur in Monty Python's Spamalot, 'In any great adventure, if you don't want to lose…you won't succeed on Broadway if you don't have any Jews.' Eric Idle's cheeky lyric, which unfailingly generated knowing guffaws from Broadway audiences, proves to be more than a...
Thirteen's AMERICAN MASTERS Presents 'Philip Roth: Unmasked' Tonight
by TV News Desk - March 29, 2013 Philip Roth: Unmasked had its world theatrical premiere March 13-19 for one week only at Film Forum in New York City and premieres nationally tonight, March 29 at 9 pm (ET) on PBS (check local listings) in honor of Roth's 80th birthday....
VIDEO: Must Watch - Mel Brooks AMERICAN MASTERS on PBS May 20!
by Robert Diamond - May 19, 2013 We've got a MUST WATCH reminder for Monday night - American Masters Mel Brooks: Make a Noise, the newest film in the American Masters series, will premiere nationally Monday, May 20 at 9pm ET/PT on PBS(check local listings), and will be released on DVD by Shout! Factory on May 21....
WILLY WONKA Director Mel Stuart Dies at 83
by Caryn Robbins - August 10, 2012 ETonline reports that director Mel Stuart has passed away at the age of 83. Stuart is best known for helming the musical film 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.'...
VIDEO: First Look - PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS MEL BROOKS: MAKE A NOISE, Premiering 5/20
by Caryn Robbins - April 17, 2013 In PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS: MEL BROOKS - MAKE A NOISE, comedian Mel Brooks shares never-before-heard stories about his personal life and 60-year career in the film. Check out clips below to get a first look!...
BROADWAY IDIOT Documentary Following AMERICAN IDIOT Musical to Make World Premiere at SXSW 2013
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2013 According to SXSW's 2013 website, the documentary film BROADWAY IDIOT, which follows the musical AMERICAN IDIOT's journey to Broadway, will have its World Premiere at this year's film festival....
Mandy Patinkin Narrates PBS's MAVERICKS OF AMERICAN DANCE Tonight
by TV News Desk - December 28, 2012 American Masters Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance, premiering nationally tonight, December 28, 2012 at 9 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings), tells the story of the first quintessentially American dance company, the Joffrey Ballet....
Joan Baez Confirms Summer Tour Dates
by Kelsey Denette - March 25, 2013 Legendary artist Joan Baez will take to the road in the U.S. in June, including ten co-headlining shows with Indigo Girls. The joint performances, including dates at Ravinia, Summerstage and Tanglewood, will feature material spanning both artists' vast catalogs. (See below for complete tour details....
'Cab Calloway: Sketches' Premieres 2/26 on THIRTEEN
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2012 'Hi de hi de hi de ho!' Charismatic music and dance pioneer Cab Calloway (12-25-1907 - 11-18-94) is an exceptional figure in the history of jazz. As a singer, dancer and bandleader, he charmed audiences around the world with his boundless energy, bravado and elegant showmanship. Calloway was also an...
VIDEO: AMERICAN MASTERS: SISTER ROSETTA THARPE Doc on PBS, 2/22
by Tyler Peterson - January 11, 2013 'American Masters Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock & Roll' premieres nationwide Friday, February 22 at 9pm (ET/PT) in honor of Black History Month This year is the 40th anniversary of her death. Check out a first look at the documentary below!...
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of Irish Rep's NEW GIRL IN TOWN
by Stage Tube - July 23, 2012 Performances of NEW GIRL IN TOWN are running now through September 9, 2012 at The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues). Click below to watch behind-the-scenes footage from the production and interviews with the cast and creative team!...
Carl Sandburg PBS Documentary Premieres 9/24 with Pete Seeger, Studs Terkel & More!
by Robert Diamond - September 12, 2012 For much of the 20th century, Carl Sandburg (1/6/1878 - 7/22/1967) was synonymous with the American experience, a spokesman on behalf of "the people." One of the most successful writers in the English language, Sandburg was a three-time Pulitzer Prize-winner for his poetry (Cornhuskers, 1918 and Com... |
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