Photo Flash: George Takei Stopped by SOFT POWER at The Public
Conrad Ricamora who plays Oliver in the ABC Series “How To Get Away With Murder” has been jetting back and forth across the country filming the final season of the show and also starring in the new musical “Soft Power” written by David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori at the Public Theatre in NY. Over the weekend, an old friend, George Takei stopped by to see the show and congratulate him backstage along with Playwright David Henry Hwang and the cast.
Pierce Brosnan, George Takei, Julie Dash to Speak at the UCLA Commencement
Teri Schwartz, dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, announced today that two-time Golden Globe-nominated actor Pierce Brosnan has been named the 2019 commencement keynote speaker. Filmmaker Julie Dash (Daughters of the Dust) will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award in Film/Television/Digital Media and actor-activist George Takei (Allegiance) will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award in Theater. Dean Schwartz will preside over the event to be held on Friday, June 14 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at UCLA's Royce Hall.
Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet at HADESTOWN
Following record-breaking runs at New York Theatre Workshop, Canada's Citadel Theatre, and the National Theatre, the new musical Hadestown opened on Broadway last night! BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet below!
Los Angeles LGBT Center to Honor Ricky Martin and More!
The Los Angeles LGBT Center will honor Grammy winner, philanthropist, and writer Ricky Martin; producer, writer, director Greg Berlanti and his husband producer Robbie Rogers; and philanthropist Ariadne Getty at its 49th Anniversary Gala Vanguard Awards. One of the nation's premier LGBT charity events, the Center's Anniversary Gala Vanguard Awards brings together more than 1,200 of the region's most important leaders and influencers in the civic, corporate, entertainment, and philanthropic communities to celebrate this year's inspirational honorees for their unwavering support of the LGBT community and their dedication to creating positive change in the world.
George Takei to Return to ALLEGIANCE for Los Angeles Premiere
East West Players (EWP) and Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) have announced that stage, television, and film star George Takei will lead the cast in the Los Angeles premiere of the Broadway musical Allegiance, which will be co-produced by EWP and JACCC by special arrangement with Sing Out, Louise! Productions and ATA, with performances at JACCC's Aratani Theatre in Los Angeles from February 21-April 1, 2018. Previews will run from February 21-25, with the Opening Night performance and reception on February 28.
East West Players 51st Anniversary Visionary Awards Honors Chloe Bennet and The Ahmanson Foundation
East West Players (EWP), the nation's longest-running professional theatre of color and the largest producing organization of Asian Pacific American artistic work, celebrates RADIANT, its 51st Anniversary season, with the Annual Visionary Awards Dinner & Silent Auction. Recognizing the achievements of individuals who have raised the visibility of the Asian Pacific American (APA) community through their craft, the gala fundraiser takes place on Monday, April 24, 2017 at the Hilton Universal City. Proceeds benefit East West Players' educational and artistic programs.
Nominate George Takei's IT TAKEIS TWO Webseries for The Streamys
The Streamys, the pre-eminent awards for online video, are in the nomination phase and the new web series IT TAKEIS TWO from sci-fi legend and gay-rights icon George Takei and his husband Brad Takei is in consideration ... and George's legion of fans can help!