Broadway Palm Announces New Leadership
Broadway Palm has announced the promotion of four longstanding team members within the organization. Kathy Bernier, Elizabeth Collins, Maureen Green-Prather, and Ann Marie Yeager, have been promoted to the executive leadership team. All four have been an integral part of the theatres’ operations over the years.
Chef Roy Choi's First TV Series BROKEN BREAD Premieres 5/15
KCET, a producer of award-winning and diverse original content for public media, and Tastemade, a global media company creating premium video programming in the food, travel and home verticals, will premiere the series BROKEN BREAD, hosted by restaurant entrepreneur, social activist and acclaimed chef Roy Choi. In the show, Choi explores complex social justice issues and meets inspiring individuals and organizations who use food as a platform for activism as well as a catalyst for change. The series broadcast premiere is Wed., May 15 at 8:30 p.m. on PBS channel KCET in Southern California and on Tastemade TV now available on major streaming platforms. The series will subsequently air May 20 on PBS SoCal at 7:30 p.m. and May 21 on Link TV via DirecTV (channel 375) / Dish Network (channel 9410) at 9:30 pm ET/PT. Episodes will also be available on brokenbread.tv as well as the free PBS App.
RAISED BY GAYS AND TURNED OUT OK! Comes to Theatre Row One Night Only
RAISED BY GAYS AND TURNED OUT OK! is a one-person show written and performed by Elizabeth Collins, comedian and storyteller. 'Raised by Gays' debuted at the Hollywood Fringe Festival to rave reviews. Jason Rohrer, critic for Bitter Lemons said '...it's extremely funny. Collins writes of family drama with the wry observation of a David Sedaris and the understatement of a Sarah Vowell...' The show has since been to Houston, San Francisco, Santa Barbara and Bakersfield.
RAISED BY GAYS AND TURNED OUT OK! Comes to Theatre Row One Night Only
RAISED BY GAYS AND TURNED OUT OK! is a one-person show written and performed by Elizabeth Collins, comedian and storyteller. 'Raised by Gays' debuted at the Hollywood Fringe Festival to rave reviews. Jason Rohrer, critic for Bitter Lemons said '...it's extremely funny. Collins writes of family drama with the wry observation of a David Sedaris and the understatement of a Sarah Vowell...' The show has since been to Houston, San Francisco, Santa Barbara and Bakersfield.
Jim Parsons Joins the Cast of Ted Bundy Flick Starring Zac Efron
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory) has joined the cast of EXTREMELY WICKED, SHOCKINGLY EVIL AND VILE based on the life of serial killer Ted Bundy. Parsons joins a star studded cast which includes Zac Efron, Lily Collins, John Malkovich, and Jeffrey Donovan.
Jeffrey Donovan Set to Star Alongside Zac Efron in Ted Bundy Biopic
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Jeffrey Donovan (BURN NOTICE) is scheduled to star alongside Zac Efron in the upcoming Ted Bundy film EXTREMELY WICKED, SHOCKINGLY EVIL, AND VILE. Donovan joins Efron, along with John Malkovich (PLACES IN THE HEART) and Lily Collins (MIRROR MIRROR).
RAISED BY GAYS AND TURNED OUT OK! Set for 2016 San Francisco Fringe Festival
Elizabeth Collins did not have a 'normal' childhood. Her formative years were shaped by her father coming out of the closet, her parents' divorce and the second half of her childhood living with two gay men. In the rollercoaster ride of her experience, what Collins developed most was a wicked sense of humor, a dry wit, acceptance, lots of love...and some amazing stories!
RAISED BY GAYS AND TURNED OUT OK! Set for 2016 San Francisco Fringe Festival
Elizabeth Collins did not have a 'normal' childhood. Her formative years were shaped by her father coming out of the closet, her parents' divorce and the second half of her childhood living with two gay men. In the rollercoaster ride of her experience, what Collins developed most was a wicked sense of humor, a dry wit, acceptance, lots of love...and some amazing stories!
Chicago DanzTheatre Presents BINDIS AND BRUISES and ECUENTROS
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble continues with their 15th season dedicated to the woman's voice. True to their social justice mission of "Performance With A Purpose," CDE creates change through one voice, one story, one person at a time with Bindis and Bruises and Encuentros.
Morningstar Releases Why Moats Matter: The Morningstar Approach to Stock Investing
CHICAGO, July 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ Identifying 'economic moats,' or structural barriers that protect companies from competition, is the cornerstone of Morningstar's equity analysis. Similar to the way castles are protected by moats, companies with economic moats are great businesses that can fend off competition and earn high returns on capital for many years. Morningstar's new book, Why Moats Matter: The Morningstar Approach to Stock Investing (Wiley: ISBN: 978-1-118-76023-9), helps investors find superior businesses and determine when to buy them to maximize returns over the long term.
United States Artists Relocates Headquarters to Chicago
Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Commissioner Michelle Boone, Carolina Garcia Jayaram, Chief Executive Officer of United States Artists (USA) and USA's Board of Directors are announcing today that USA, one of the nation's largest grant-making and advocacy organizations, supporting artists across eight major disciplines, will move its headquarters from Los Angeles to Chicago. USA is in the process of hiring local staff and finding a location for the new office within the city.
STAGE TUBE: First Look - Johnny Depp in Trailer for DARK SHADOWS
DARK SHADOWS will be released in theaters on May 11, 2012 from Warner Brothers Pictures. The dramatic horror film is directed by Tim Burton and stars Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Chloe Moretz, Michelle Pfeiffer, Eva Green, Jackie Earle Haley, Christopher Lee, Thomas McDonell and Jonny Lee Miller.
Pure Theater Presents CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION
PURE Theatre is proud to open its eighth season Nomads & Fools with the regional premiere of Annie Baker's Circle Mirror Transformation. Directed by PURE's Co-Founder and Artistic Director Sharon Graci, and will feature Pam Galle, Paul Whitty, Randy Neale, Sullivan Graci Hamilton, and Carri Schwab.
Pure Theater Presents CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION
PURE Theatre is proud to open its eighth season Nomads & Fools with the regional premiere of Annie Baker's Circle Mirror Transformation. Directed by PURE's Co-Founder and Artistic Director Sharon Graci, and will feature Pam Galle, Paul Whitty, Randy Neale, Sullivan Graci Hamilton, and Carri Schwab.