Photo & Video: Meryl Streep Talks FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS & More in 'TimesTalks'by Oliver Oliveros - August 14, 2016Moderated by the New York Times' (NYT) chief classical music critic Anthony Tommasini, three-time Academy Award winner Meryl Streep, who plays the titular role of the tone-deaf operatic soprano Florence Foster Jenkins in the movie of the same name, recently talked about the connection between acting and music; her desire to work on an original theater piece on the Broadway stage, among other things, in 'TimesTalks.' FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS Character Card #3 Simon Helberg as Cosme McMoonby BWW News Desk - August 13, 2016The third character in the unique trio at the heart of Florence Foster Jenkins is Cosme McMoon, Florence's high-anxiety accompanist. Simon Helberg was cast in the role in part because he is a rare double threat: a skilled comic actor who is also a talented pianist. Updated Roundup - New York Times & More Review FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINSby Caryn Robbins - August 12, 2016The new drama comedy FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS hits theaters today, Friday August 12, 2016f from Paramount Pictures. Directed by Stephen Frears and written by Nicholas Martin, the film stars Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant, Simon Helberg, Rebecca Ferguson, and Nina Arianda. FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS Character Card #1 Meryl Streep as Florence Foster Jenkinsby BWW News Desk - August 9, 2016In the annals of eccentric celebrities, Florence Foster Jenkins (Meryl Streep) stands apart. A wealthy socialite, she gained renown as a spectacularly jarring singer. Audiences in war-time Manhattan were thrilled to hear her excruciatingly off-the-mark yet entertaining warblings. She was so enthusiastically bad for a long time it seemed no one was willing to deny the strange joy of her performances. Photo Coverage: Broadway Comes Out to Celebrate FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS!by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2016Just last night, Broadway's best came out for a special screening of Florence Foster Jenkins. Hosted by Colman Domingo, Cynthia Erivo, Patina Miller, Matthew Morrison, and Max von Essen, the evening celebrated Paramount's new film, which hits theatres on August 12. TV: Laura Osnes & THE COLOR PURPLE Make Dreams Come True at MY CARNEGIE MOMENT!by Nicole Rosky - July 16, 2016Florence Foster Jenkins (out in theatres on August 12) is the true story of the legendary New York heiress and socialite (Streep) who obsessively pursued her dream of becoming a great singer and perform on the Carnegie Hall stage - despite having a terrible voice.
In the spirit of the movie, several aspiring singers were just given the opportunity to perform on the world's most famous stage for My Carnegie Moment. Paramount Pictures Gives Aspiring Singers Chance to Perform at Carnegie Hallby Caryn Robbins - June 29, 2016In celebration of the upcoming film “FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS,” the true story of the American socialite who followed her dreams of becoming a singer and performing at Carnegie Hall, Paramount Pictures is helping aspiring singers realize their dreams of performing on the prestigious New York City stage in their very own “My Carnegie Moment.”
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