VIDEO: Bette Midler Talks About Her Johnny Carson Audition
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 17, 2021
Bette talks about getting vaccinated, keeping busy during quarantine, her daughter getting married, being married by an Elvis impersonator in Vegas in 1984, her new children’s book “The Tale of the Mandarin Duck,” being on the cover of Rolling Stone 48 years ago, and auditioning to be on Johnny Carson.
TISM's THE RIGHT WING GUIDE TO PLEASURING Out December 4
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2020
TISM see sex less in terms of penetration, especially now they can't achieve it. As award-winning author of The Slap, Christos Tsiolkas, said so wisely after TISM explained to him their theories of the intertwined nature of patriarchal hierarchy and the reluctance of cis-gendered males to grasp a less phallocentric conception of pleasure: “Who are you guys? Piss off.”
VIDEO: See Bette Midler in a Clip from COASTAL ELITES on HBO
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 3, 2020
HBO's special presentation COASTAL ELITES explores our current world of deeply divided politics and the universal pursuit of human connection, spotlighting five distinct and impassioned points-of-view across the United States. When the shutdown forces these characters to cope in isolation, they react with frustration, hilarity and introspection.
MTV Announces First-Ever Performances From Black Eyed Peas and DaBaby for 2020 VMAs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2020
For the first time ever, DaBaby and Black Eyed Peas will be both taking the stage at the MTV “VMAs” and will join the previously announced star studded lineup including Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, The Weeknd, J Balvin, Doja Cat and more. Da Baby is also up for three nominations this year.
BWW Interview: David Greig Talks ADVENTURES WITH THE PAINTED PEOPLE
by Jonathan Marshall - Jun 4, 2020
Prolific playwright David Greig has a varied catalogue of work ranging from the recently revived Europe to West End hit Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and his acclaimed adaptation of Touching the Void. He is also Artistic Director of Edinburgh's Royal Lyceum Theatre. Greig's first original play in 7 years Adventures with the Painted People was due to begin its run in Edinburgh this summer but has since been adapted for radio due to the pandemic. The writer spoke with BroadwayWorld about his creative process, the future of theatre and his latest work.
Opera San Jose Announces Free Live Stream Of Mozart April 18-May 18
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2020
While it will not be opening The Magic Flute in April due to COVID-19 restrictions, Opera San José has announced something all opera patrons can enjoy at home instead: the FREE live stream viewing of its breathtaking 2011 production of Mozart's first dramatic masterpiece, the rarely produced Idomeneo: ré di Creta.
Comedian Rob Auton Comes to Swindon
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2020
Award-winning comedian and poet Rob Auton will embark on his biggest tour to date from 1st February to the 16th May 2020. Rob will play his critically acclaimed Edinburgh comedy/theatre/spoken word show about time, The Time Show, over 50 dates nationwide culminating in two weeks at the Soho Theatre from 4th to 16th May.
Tennessee Shakespeare Company to Host Elizabethan Feast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2020
Tennessee Shakespeare Company is swinging open its doors for a new, indoor/outdoor Renaissance party that is immersive, breezy and costumed on Saturday, April 25 at 6 p.m. at TSC's theatre located at 7950 Trinity Road in Memphis.
Rodrigo Y Gabriela Comes to Majestic Theatre, March 11
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2020
Acclaimed guitar virtuosos Rodrigo y Gabriela won the GRAMMY for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album at the 62nd GRAMMY Awards ceremony yesterday. The award was given for Rodrigo y Gabriela's latest album METTALVOLUTION, (ATO) their fifth studio album and first in five years. It was the duo's first-ever Grammy win. Rodrigo y Gabriela have been traveling the world in support of METTAVOLUTION, and are announcing new tour dates with a performance at the Majestic Theatre (224 E. Houston St.) in San Antonio, TX on Wednesday, March 11 at 8:00 PM. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 31, at 11:00 AM.