Best-Selling Author of THE BUTLER, Wil Haygood, Returns Home to Columbus for Latest Book Release, 9/29
The Lincoln Theatre Association and the King Arts Complex are partnering to celebrate the most recent release of New York Times best-selling author, journalist, and Columbus native Wil Haygood on Tuesday, September 29. Showdown: Thurgood Marshall and the Supreme Court Nomination that Changed America is Haygood's sweeping epic about the tumultuous, real-life events surrounding the heated appointment of Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court justice, to be released September 15. Haygood will read excerpts from his book, discuss the journey that led him to recount this turbulent period of our history, and participate in a question and answer session. Pre-signed books will be available for sale at the event.
Wil Haygood to Celebrate Latest Book Release at Lincoln Theatre, 9/29
The Lincoln Theatre Association and the King Arts Complex are partnering to celebrate the most recent release of New York Times best-selling author, journalist, and Columbus native Wil Haygood on Tuesday, September 29. Showdown: Thurgood Marshall and the Supreme Court Nomination that Changed America is Haygood's sweeping epic about the tumultuous, real-life events surrounding the heated appointment of Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court justice, to be released September 15. Haygood will read excerpts from his book, discuss the journey that led him to recount this turbulent period of our history, and participate in a question and answer session. Pre-signed books will be available for sale at the event.
Pianist Wu Han to Make ASO Debut in January
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) will welcome two debuts in January. First, acclaimed pianist Wu Han - named Musical America's 2012 Musician of the Year - will make her ASO debut playing Britten's Piano Concerto. Additionally, two enormous bronze church bells, one of only a few sets in the U.S., will make their debut during Berlioz's iconic Symphonie fantastique. Led by Music Director Robert Spano, audiences can experience these concerts on January 23, 2014, at 8:00 p.m., January 25, 2014, at 7:30 p.m., and January 26, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. in Atlanta Symphony Hall at the Woodruff Arts Center.
VIDEO: Sneak Peek of Oprah's LATE SHOW Appearance Tonight
David Letterman and Oprah Winfrey share their mutual affinity for meditation when she visits the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Thursday, August 1. This is her second-ever visit to the LATE SHOW and her first appearance on the LATE SHOW since Dec. 1, 2005.
Oprah Winfrey Heading to Broadway?
TV talk-show host and Oscar nominee Oprah Winfrey appeared as a special guest anchor on this morning's GOOD MORNING AMERICA on ABC and revealed her plans to perform on a Broadway stage. "My dream is to do Broadway," asserted Winfrey. "That is going to happen."
Liev Schreiber Joins Cast of THE BUTLER Film
According to Deadline.com, stage veteran Liev Schreiber has joined the cast of the upcoming Lee Daniels film The Butler, as Lyndon B Johnson. Danny Strong wrote the script with Daniels.
Jane Fonda to Play Nancy Reagan in THE BUTLER?
According to The Huffington Post, Jane Fonda is currently in talks to portray former first lady Nancy Reagan in the upcoming film THE BUTLER. The film will be directed by Lee Daniels.
Oprah Winfrey to Star in Lee Daniel's THE BUTLER?
As first reported in the Hollywood Reporter, media queen Oprah Winfrey is considering a return to the big screen in Lee Daniel's film THE BUTLER. The film will tell the story of Eugene Allen, an African-American who served as a butler in the White House through eight presidential administrations from 1952 - 1986.
