The Ensemble Theatre Celebrated A Night To 'Elevate The Arts'
The Ensemble Theatre celebrated its 2018 Celebrity Black Tie Gala - Elevating the Arts! at the Hilton Americas-Houston, Saturday, August 18, 2018. Lead sponsors: H-E-B; Shell, BP America, Inc, United, Bracewell LLP, Frost Bank, Andrea and Jarvis Hollingsworth, Wendy and Vince Armstrong, were joined by a host of devoted corporations and individuals who continue to invest in the advancement of the theatre's mission to enlighten, entertain, and enrich diverse audiences. The Gala serves as the theatre's major fundraiser supporting its annual $2 million operating budget that includes six mainstage season productions, and its educational initiatives directed toward youth. The theatre's board of directors and staff welcomed more than 400 esteemed donors and supporters.
Hollywood Publicist Dale Olson Passes Away at 78
Dale Olson, One of the entertainment industry's greatest Publicists passed away this morning, August 9, 2012, at the Burbank Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center after a long battle with cancer. He was 78.
'Vigil' at Westport to Star Busfield & Stenborg
Westport Country Playhouse has announced that Emmy Award winner Timothy Busfield and Drama Desk Lifetime Achievement Award and Obie Award winner Helen Stenborg will open the Playhouse's 78th season in the dark comedy Vigil by Morris Panych. The play will run from February 26 through March 15. Director is Stephen DiMenna.