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Get Shorty centers on Miles Daly, who works as muscle for a murderous crime ring in Nevada. For the sake of his daughter, he attempts to change professions and become a movie producer, laundering money through a Hollywood film. But instead of leaving the criminal world behind, he accidentally brings it with him to Los Angeles.

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'Sopranos' Gandolfini & Chase Reunite on 'Twylight Zones' Flick
by Kelsey Denette - January 24, 2011

James Gandolfini, best known for his leading role on the HBO series 'The Sopranos', will join forces with his former TV producer David Chase in the upcoming film Twylight Zones, reports Deadline.com....


Butz, Tveit, Butler & Wopat Set for CATCH ME IF YOU CAN; Cast Announced
by Robert Diamond - November 10, 2010

Today, lead producers Margo Lion and Hal Luftig announced the complete cast for the new Broadway musical CATCH ME IF YOU CAN. Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz will star as Carl Hanratty and Aaron Tveit will star as Frank Abagnale, Jr. alongside Tony Nominee Tom Wopat as Frank Abagnale, Sr. and Ton...


Tommy Lee Jones Among Donostia Award Honorees at San Sebastian Festival
by Caryn Robbins - September 04, 2012

The 60th edition of the San Sebastian Festival will this year bestow its Donostia Awards on actors John Travolta, Ewan McGregor and Tommy Lee Jones and the Special 60th Anniversary Donostia Award going to director Oliver Stone. In 1969, Jones made his Broadway debut in John Osborne's A Patriot for M...


Young Vic Theatre Presents JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE May 27- July 3
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 29, 2010

August Wilson's masterpiece receives its first major London revival at the Young Vic. Delroy Lindo (The Cider House Rules, Malcolm X, Get Shorty) leads a stellar cast including Adjoa Andoh, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Petra Letang and Danny Sapani for David Lan's new production of Joe Turner's Come and G...


John Lurie to Return to Nitehawk Cinema for MEN IN ORBIT, Q&A and More, 4/17, 20 & 24
by Movies News Desk - April 01, 2013

After hosting a very special one-night event with the estimable John Lurie last November, at which Nitehawk Cinema screened three episodes of his cult-classic television series Fishing With John to a sold-out crowd, Nitehawk is thrilled to have Lurie back to present more episodes as well as the rare...


John Lurie Returns to Nitehawk Cinema for MEN IN ORBIT, Q&A and More, 4/17, 20 & 24
by Movies News Desk - April 17, 2013

After hosting a very special one-night event with the estimable John Lurie last November, at which Nitehawk Cinema screened three episodes of his cult-classic television series Fishing With John to a sold-out crowd, Nitehawk is thrilled to have Lurie back to present more episodes as well as the rare...


Tim Youd's Performance Exhibition of Elmore Leonard's GET SHORT Set for Art Week Miami, 12/4-8
by Tyler Peterson - November 07, 2013

New York, Los Angeles, Indianapolis, Santa Ana and now Miami; Artist Tim Youd continues his ongoing series of durational performances with his re-typing of Elmore Leonard's crime fiction classic Get Shorty as part of his literary performance art exhibition at the Coagula Curatorial Gallery room 218...


Legendary Writer Elmore Leonard Dies at 87
by Caryn Robbins - August 20, 2013

Variety reports that legendary writer Elmore Leonard died this morning, Tuesday, August 20th at the age of 87 from complications from a stroke he recently suffered....


'Sopranos' Gandolfini & Chase Reunite on 'Twylight Zones' Flick
by Kelsey Denette - January 24, 2011

James Gandolfini, best known for his leading role on the HBO series 'The Sopranos', will join forces with his former TV producer David Chase in the upcoming film Twylight Zones, reports Deadline.com....


Jamie Kennedy Comes To Bay Street Theater's Comedy Club 8/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 17, 2010

The Comedy Club at Bay Street Theatre continues the laughs in August as Hollywood favorite, Jamie Kennedy, brings his comedy to the stage on Monday, August 30 at 8 pm. Kennedy rose to fame with a scene-stealing performance in Wes Craven's SCREAM and SCREAM 2. ...


John Lurie to Return to Nitehawk Cinema for MEN IN ORBIT, Q&A and More, 4/17, 20 & 24
by Movies News Desk - April 01, 2013

After hosting a very special one-night event with the estimable John Lurie last November, at which Nitehawk Cinema screened three episodes of his cult-classic television series Fishing With John to a sold-out crowd, Nitehawk is thrilled to have Lurie back to present more episodes as well as the rare...


Bobby Slayton Set For Side Splitters This Weekend
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 31, 2011

A true 'comic's comic,' Bobby Slayton, often referred to as 'The Pitbull of Comedy,' has been performing his own intense style of stand-up comedy for over 20 years, becoming one of the best known, respected, and energetic comics working today....


Bobby Slayton Set for Comix, 4/16 & 4/17
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2010

BOBBY SLAYTON - APRIL 16 & 17 @ 8:00 & 10:30 PM ...


OU Welcomes Elmore Leonard, 11/28
by Kelsey Denette - November 21, 2012

Famed novelist and screenwriter Elmore Leonard will visit Oakland University for an evening of stories and discussion on Wednesday, Nov. 28. Leonard will be joined by his son, Peter - also a novelist - for an entertaining look at 'The Family Business,' which includes all the novels, screenplays and ...


James Gandolfini Set for EATING WITH THE ENEMY
by Nicole Rosky - March 21, 2011

According to Deadline.com, stage veteran James Gandolfini is on board for HBO Films' 'Eating with the Enemy.' Gandolfini will play 'Egan, owner of a Hackensack rib joint who became involved in back channel negotiations with North Korea to stop producing nuclear weapons' as described by Deadline....


Side Splitters Comedy Club Presents BOBBY SLAYTON 1/6-1/8
by Kassie Rivera - January 04, 2011

The Side Splitters Comedy Club in Tampa is proud to present comedian Bobby Slayton January 6-8....


Lenny Clarke, Bobby Slayton & More Set for Comix at Foxwoods' 'Nasty' Showcase Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2013

Comix At Foxwoods is set to bring the laughs with this special summer showcase, as they present a 'Nasty'-themed show featuring some of the most hilarious acts around. Comedians on hand for this special 8 p.m. performance tonight, July 31 will include Lenny Clarke, Bobby Slayton and Otto & George, w...


The Comedy Club at Bay Street Theatre Presents Joe Piscopo and Bobby Slayton 8/23
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2010

The Comedy Club at Bay Street Theatre continues the laughs in August with Joe Piscopo and Bobby Slayton, two comedy greats, who will perform on Monday, August 23 at 8 pm....


James Gandolfini Cast In HBO Films' CINEMA VERITE
by Charlie Piane - May 12, 2010

James Gandolfini is returning to HBO....


GOD OF CARNAGE Tix Go On Sale 1/30 In LA
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2011

Tickets go on sale this Sunday, January 30 at 10 a.m., for the scathingly funny, Tony Award-winning Best Play "God of Carnage." ...


Anthony Bourdain to Host AMC's Second Annual MOB WEEK, Beg. 7/30
by Caryn Robbins - July 18, 2012

AMC announced today that Anthony Bourdain will host its second annual MOB WEEK airing Monday, July 30 through Sunday, August 5....


Lindo Leads Young Vic Revival of JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE; Opens May 27
by Jessica Lewis - April 16, 2010

August Wilson's masterpiece receives its first major London revival at the Young Vic. Delroy Lindo (The Cider House Rules, Malcolm X, Get Shorty) leads a stellar cast including Adjoa Andoh, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Petra Letang and Danny Sapani for David Lan's new production of Joe Turner's Come and G...


Full Cast Announced for THE NORMAL HEART Tour!
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2012

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater produces the 2011 Tony Award-winning production of Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart, directed by George C. Wolfe. Wolfe, who directed the show's sold-out Broadway engagement last season, mounts the professional D.C.-area premiere of this production,...


Danielle Arci Leads HAIRSPRAY! At Engeman Theater. Previews July 7
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 14, 2011

The John W. Engeman Theater is proud to announce the cast and creative team for Hairspray, the first show of their 5th Season. ...


TRIBUTE TO AFRICAN AMERICAN AUTHORS Set for Today at L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2013

The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center celebrates Black History Month with two concurrent free events highlighting some of the cultural contributions African Americans have made to our society: A Tribute to African American Authors, in which renowned actors and ...






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