BWW Review: THE FUTURE at Geffen Playhouse Weaves Illusion and Storytelling into a Virtual Crowd-Pleaser
THE FUTURE at The Geffen is a smart new production, once again written by Helder Guimarães and directed by Frank Marshall, that highlights Guimarães’ ability to weave illusion and storytelling into a satisfying theatrical crowd-pleaser. With the indisputable skill of a master illusionist and the understated style of an artist who takes his desire to bring wonder into the world seriously, Guimarães handily draws us in, even from behind a screen in the comfort of our own homes.
Broadway AM Report, 9/30/2016 - A LIFE, Grumpy Cat in CATS and More!
This weekend's big news: A LIFE, starring David Hyde Pierce, begins Off-Broadway tonight, Leslie Odom, Jr. kicks off the LIVE! from the Rainbow Room series, Tyne Daly stars in DEAR WORLD in concert tonight in L.A., and Internet icon Grumpy Cat joins Broadway's CATS this evening!
Photo Flash: First Look at Helder Guimaraes in VERSO Off-Broadway
Helder Guimarães, one of the premier close-up artists of the world, returns to New York City in his all-new show Verso, following the acclaimed sold-out engagement of Nothing to Hide. Intimate and enigmatic, witty and unorthodox, Verso is Helder's most daunting journey into the impossible yet. Bear witness as he pushes the very limits of magic, and challenges just how much you're willing to accept what your eyes assume to be true. BroadwayWorld has a first look at him in action below!
TwentyWonder Celebrates 5 Years of Music Mayhem and More this Weekend
Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles (DSALA) presents the 5th Annual TWENTYWONDER, A Carnival of the Mind. The 21 and older fundraising event is hosted for the fourth year in a row by the LA Derby Dolls. TWENTYWONDER is on Saturday, June 28 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Doll Factory (1910 West Temple Street) in Los Angeles. The evening features Social Distortion's Jonny Two Bags, Dengue Fever, Rudely Interrupted (from Australia), Lucha VaVOOM, LA Derby Dolls, The Lampshades, and much more. Tickets are on sale at TwentyWonder.org. Proceeds benefit DSALA's efforts to support those born with Trisomy 21/Down syndrome living in greater Los Angeles.
THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: November 2-8
Highlights from this week include a first look into A BED AND A CHAIR, FIRST DATE's recording for CAROL FOR A CURE, as well as pictures from opening night of AFTER MIDNIGHT!
Photo Coverage: Neil Patrick Harris Celebrates Opening Night of NOTHING TO HIDE!
The highly acclaimed show NOTHING TO HIDE opened last night, November 6 in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). Two of the world's most gifted sleight-of-hand artists, Derek DelGaudio (2011 & 2012 Close-up Magician of the Year) and Helder Guimarães (2011 & 2012 Parlor Magician of the Year), star in this uniquely unconventional magic show directed by Emmy Award winner Neil Patrick Harris. BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photos from the after party below!
Photo Coverage: Neil Patrick Harris, Derek DelGaudio & Helder Guimaraes Preview NOTHING TO HIDE
After numerous extensions and unprecedented attendance due to word-of-mouth that broke box office records at theGeffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, the highly acclaimed show NOTHING TO HIDE will premiere in New York this fall in a limited engagement. Two of the world's most gifted sleight-of-hand artists, Derek DelGaudio (2011 & 2012 Close-up Magician of the Year) and Helder Guimarães (2011 & 2012 Parlor Magician of the Year) star in this uniquely unconventional magic show, directed by Emmy Award winner Neil Patrick Harris. Through a series of diverse and engaging vignettes, NOTHING TO HIDE leads the audience on an amazing and memorable journey into a world of pure astonishment.
DelGaudio, Guimaraes and Harris met the press yesterday and you can check out complete photo coverage below!
TV: Neil Patrick Harris & NOTHING TO HIDE Team Show Off Magic Tricks!
After numerous extensions and unprecedented attendance due to word-of-mouth that broke box office records at theGeffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, the highly acclaimed show NOTHING TO HIDE will premiere in New York this fall in a limited engagement. Two of the world's most gifted sleight-of-hand artists, Derek DelGaudio (2011 & 2012 Close-up Magician of the Year) and Helder Guimarães (2011 & 2012 Parlor Magician of the Year) star in this uniquely unconventional magic show, directed by Emmy Award winner Neil Patrick Harris. Through a series of diverse and engaging vignettes, NOTHING TO HIDE leads the audience on an amazing and memorable journey into a world of pure astonishment.
DelGaudio, Guimaraes and Harris met the press earlier today and you can check out what they had to say about the production below!
FREEZE FRAME: NOTHING TO HIDE's Derek DelGaudio, Helder Guimaraes & Neil Patrick Harris Meet the Press!
After numerous extensions and unprecedented attendance due to word-of-mouth that broke box office records at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, the highly acclaimed show NOTHING TO HIDE will premiere in New York this fall in a limited engagement. Two of the world's most gifted sleight-of-hand artists, Derek DelGaudio (2011 & 2012 Close-up Magician of the Year) and Helder Guimarães (2011 & 2012 Parlor Magician of the Year) star in this uniquely unconventional magic show, directed by Emmy Award winner Neil Patrick Harris. Through a series of diverse and engaging vignettes, NOTHING TO HIDE leads the audience on an amazing and memorable journey into a world of pure astonishment.
DelGaudio, Guimaraes and Harris met the press earlier today and you can check out a photo preview below. Check back later for full coverage.
Photo Flash: First Look at Geffen's NOTHING TO HIDE, Directed by Neil Patrick Harris!
Earlier this year, an unlikely series of events led two of the world's most gifted sleight-of-hand artists, Derek DelGaudio (2011 Close-Up Magician of the Year) and Helder Guimarães (2011 Parlour Magician of the Year), to share a stage. Fresh from sold-out performances at the Magic Castle, DelGaudio and Guimarães have joined forces with director Neil Patrick Harris to present Nothing to Hide, a unique and unprecedented theatrical event. Abandoning the antiquated notions of a traditional magic show, Nothing to Hide takes the audience on an imaginary journey through a series of diverse and engaging vignettes brought to life solely from the words and hands of the two masterful magicians. Get a first look at the pair onstage in the photos below!
Neil Patrick Harris Directs Sleight-of-Hand Show NOTHING TO HIDE at the Geffen, Now thru 1/6
Earlier this year, an unlikely series of events led two of the world's most gifted sleight-of-hand artists, Derek DelGaudio (2011 Close-Up Magician of the Year) and Helder Guimarães (2011 Parlour Magician of the Year), to share a stage. Fresh from sold-out performances at the Magic Castle, DelGaudio and Guimarães have joined forces with director Neil Patrick Harris to present Nothing to Hide, a unique and unprecedented theatrical event.
Photo Flash: Neil Patrick Harris at the Geffen Playhouse's 2012 Chairman's Circle Dinner
Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka, Dana Delaney, Jane Kaczmarek, playwright Jane Anderson, playwright Donald Margulies, Geffen Playhouse Artistic Director Randall Arney and more attended the Second Annual Chairman's Circle Dinner for the Geffen Playhouse hosted by LOUIS XIII at the home of renowned producer Frank Mancuso. Check out photos of the group below!
Neil Patrick Harris to Direct Sleight-of-Hand Show NOTHING TO HIDE at the Geffen, 11/27-1/6
Earlier this year, an unlikely series of events led two of the world's most gifted sleight-of-hand artists, Derek DelGaudio (2011 Close-Up Magician of the Year) and Helder Guimarães (2011 Parlour Magician of the Year), to share a stage. Fresh from sold-out performances at the Magic Castle, DelGaudio and Guimarães have joined forces with director Neil Patrick Harris to present Nothing to Hide, a unique and unprecedented theatrical event.