Review: PRIMA FACIE at State Theatre Centre
PRIMA FACIE is a powerful one-person play by Suzie Miller that explores the complex perception of sexual assault survivors from the point of view of a lawyer hopelessly dedicated to the law. The play explores the legal system and its impact on sexual assault survivors, and Sophia Forrest’s performance coupled with the minimalist staging gives the audience no choice but fully confront these issues.
ROMEO AND JULIET Comes to Austin Shakespeare in May
Austin Shakespeare, in conjunction with the University of Austin, presents Shakespeare’s classic love story, Romeo and Juliet, at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, May 23 to June 9, at the Curtain Theater.
Gallery Wendi Norris Presents Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons: IF I WERE A POET
Cuban-born artist Mar a Magdalena Campos-Pons addresses the unique and resilient nature of the Afro Cuban diaspora through photography, sculpture, performances, and video installations. Her West Coast debut and first exhibition with Gallery Wendi Norris, presents works ranging from 1990 to 2017, including three major installations, rare large-format Polaroid photographs, and a performance work.
Gallery Wendi Norris presents MARIA MAGDALENA CAMPOS-PONS If I Were a Poet
Cuban-born artist Mar a Magdalena Campos-Pons addresses the unique and resilient nature of the Afro Cuban diaspora through photography, sculpture, performances, and video installations. Her West Coast debut and first exhibition with Gallery Wendi Norris, presents works ranging from 1990 to 2017, including three major installations, rare large-format Polaroid photographs, and a performance work.
Idina Menzel & Taye Diggs Present A BROADER WAY Karaoke Today
Tony Award-winning Broadway superstar Idina Menzel and popular Broadway-Hollywood crossover star Taye Diggs - husband and wife in real life - host a special fundraising event for their kids' charity, A BROADER WAY, tonight, July 22, hosted by the one and only Whoopi Goldberg.
Menzel & Diggs Present A BROADER WAY Karaoke 7/22
Tony Award-winning Broadway superstar Idina Menzel and popular BroadwayHollywood crossover star Taye Diggs - husband and wife in real life - will host a special fundraising event for their kids' charity A BROADER WAY later this month, hosted by Whoopi Goldberg.
HBO to Develop New WWII Miniseries with Steven Spielberg & Tom Hanks
HBO has finally announced its follow-up to the previous miniseries BAND OF BROTHERS and THE PACIFIC. The latest entry comes as an adaptation of Donald Miller's nonfiction piece, MASTERS OF THE AIR - with Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks set as executive producers. The Hollywood Reporter first broke the news.
SHOWDOWN SATURDAY to Include 16 Teams in BCS Standings on ESPN Networks
'Showdown Saturday' will include 16 of the teams in the BCS Standings across ESPN networks, top rivalries, the last two undefeated programs, matchups between ranked teams, Notre Dame competing for a spot in the Discover BCS National Championship and more. Highlights for Saturday, Nov. 24:
Trinity Rep Celebrates Charles Dickens' 200th Birthday with A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Now thru 12/29
Trinity Rep celebrates the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens with their annual presentation of his classic tale of A Christmas Carol, as adapted by Adrian Hall and Richard Cumming, presented by Cardi's Furniture with supporting sponsor Amica Insurance. Performances begin tonight, November 10th and run through December 29th. Appealing to young and old alike, this heartwarming story of the power of forgiveness shows us that anything is possible - and hope is always just around the corner.
HBO Considering Reviving BAND OF BROTHERS for Third Season
As The Playlist reported earlier today, HBO is considering bringing back the critically acclaimed BAND OF BROTHERS for a third run on television. The first series aired in 2001, followed by the followup series, THE PACIFIC, in 2010.