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Review: HOLIDAY at Arena Stage
by Alexander C. Kafka - Oct 14, 2022

Philip Barry's 1928 classic is a romantic comedy, as advertised, but its layers of bittersweet emotional valence come through in this handsome production, directed by Anita Maynard-Losh.

Stage Directors & Choreographers Foundation Announces Annual Gala
by Julie Musbach - Sep 19, 2018

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the independent, not-for-profit affiliate of SDC, Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, today announced unique plans for its 2019 award evening, which will feature original choreographic pieces resulting from a special commissioning program, with the application period now open. SDCF also announced that Victoria Traube would receive a special 'Mr. Abbott' Award at the event, to be held March 25 at the French Institute Alliance Francaise (FIAF).

Busby Berkeley Series to Kick Off This Month at Film Forum
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2016

'BUSBY BERKELEY,' a nine-day festival spotlighting the early movie musical trailblazer famous for his eye-popping kaleidoscopic production numbers, will run at Film Forum from Today, December 7 through Thursday, December 15.

Busby Berkeley Series to Kick Off This Month at Film Forum
by Movies News Desk - Dec 2, 2016

'BUSBY BERKELEY,' a nine-day festival spotlighting the early movie musical trailblazer famous for his eye-popping kaleidoscopic production numbers, will run at Film Forum from Wednesday, December 7 through Thursday, December 15.

George Cukor Classics Starring Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn Lead REEL 13 May Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - May 5, 2016

Director George Cukor's romantic comedies The Philadelphia Story and Holiday, both based on hit Broadway plays by Philip Barry,open the May lineup on Reel 13

DR. KILDARE Among Warner Archive's New Releases
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 21, 2014

Warner Archive Collection announces its latest releases!

WILSON, IF KENNEDY LIVED & More Set for New York Historical Society in November
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 18, 2013

The New-York Historical Society ha just announced events for November 2013. For more information, contact the Communications Office at (212) 485-9263. All programs are presented at the New-York Historical Society unless otherwise noted. Sign up for our RSS feeds at http://www.nyhistory.org/rss-feeds.

BWW Reviews: BABES IN HOLLYWOOD Takes Audiences On a Nostalgia-Fueled Sentimental Journey
by Jeffrey Ellis - Feb 29, 2012

Granted, Babes in Hollywood isn't for all theater audiences-although, frankly, it should be…what's with you people?-and you'll certainly love it more if you're at least somewhat informed about the Garland/Rooney film oeuvre or the legendarily close relationship the two young stars forged as children and continued throughout their lives. Although that friendship was abruptly ended in 1969 when Garland died in London (I remember reading the news in the Memphis Press-Scimitar as a sixth grader), I've no doubt Mickey Rooney still has conversations with his old pal, somewhere within the recesses of his memory and his heart.

Anna Aimee White Plays Ginger Rogers in New Musical at Cleveland Play House
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2011

Acclaimed actress Anna Aimee White takes on the role of Ginger Rogers in Backwards In High Heels:The Ginger Musical, the captivating story of the star's journey from her hometown to Hollywood and from one love affair to another.

Anna Aimee White Plays Ginger Rogers in New Musical at Cleveland Play House
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 21, 2010

Acclaimed actress Anna Aimee White takes on the role of Ginger Rogers in Backwards In High Heels:The Ginger Musical, the captivating story of the star's journey from her hometown to Hollywood and from one love affair to another.

ATC Opens Season with BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS, 10/7
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2010

Ginger Rogers danced her way into our hearts in the arms of Fred Astaire, setting the gold standard for grace and elegance on the silver screen. In her surprising true-life story, we follow her from the vaudeville stage at the age of 15 through her ascension to Hollywood goddess. BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS tells the story of this legendary dancer, singer and actress through the music of some of the 20th century's greatest composers and with plenty of dance numbers worthy of the Hollywood icon. BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS plays in Tucson at the Temple of Music and Art from September 10 through October 2. It continues its run in Phoenix at the Herberger Theater Center from October 7 through October 24. The Tucson media sponsors for the 2010-2011 season are Tucson Lifestyle, KGUN9 and MIX-FM. Arizona Theatre Company's season sponsors are I. Michael and Beth Kasser.

ATC Opens Season with BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS, 10/7
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 9, 2010

Ginger Rogers danced her way into our hearts in the arms of Fred Astaire, setting the gold standard for grace and elegance on the silver screen. In her surprising true-life story, we follow her from the vaudeville stage at the age of 15 through her ascension to Hollywood goddess. BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS tells the story of this legendary dancer, singer and actress through the music of some of the 20th century's greatest composers and with plenty of dance numbers worthy of the Hollywood icon. BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS plays in Tucson at the Temple of Music and Art from September 10 through October 2. It continues its run in Phoenix at the Herberger Theater Center from October 7 through October 24. The Tucson media sponsors for the 2010-2011 season are Tucson Lifestyle, KGUN9 and MIX-FM. Arizona Theatre Company's season sponsors are I. Michael and Beth Kasser.

Daniel Radcliffe to Lead 'All Quiet on the Western Front' Remake
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 23, 2010

Variety reports that Daniel Radcliffe will headline the upcoming remake of, All Queit on the Western Front. All Quiet on the Western Front is an epic 1930 American war film based on the Erich Maria Remarque novel of the same name and centers on warfare during WWI. The original film was directed by Lewis Milestone, and stars Louis Wolheim, Lew Ayres, John Wray, Arnold Lucy and Ben Alexander. It was later made into an unpopular television movie in 1979.

International City Theatre Ends Run of BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS: The Ginger Musical, 3/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2010

International City Theatre will close out the first production of its 25th, Silver Jubilee Season, the Los Angeles premiere of a new musical about Silver Screen legend Ginger Rogers entitled BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS on March 21st.

Ginger Rogers Musical Goes Backwards in High Heels at ICT
by Don Grigware - Mar 2, 2010

Legendary star Ginger Rogers is long overdue for a musical show in her honor. Overshadowed by dancing partner Fred Astaire, she was known to have said 'I did everything he did only backwards in high heels'. Thus, we have the basis for the title of this classy, snappy new musical at ICT which is an instant audience pleaser.

International City Theatre Kicks off Its 25th Anniversary Season With BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS: The Ginger Musical
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2010

International City Theatre opens its 25th, Silver Jubilee Season with the Los Angeles premiere of a new musical about Silver Screen legend Ginger Rogers.

International City Theatre Kicks off Its 25th Anniversary Season With BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS: The Ginger Musical
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 28, 2010

International City Theatre opens its 25th, Silver Jubilee Season with the Los Angeles premiere of a new musical about Silver Screen legend Ginger Rogers.