VIDEO: EVERYBODY DANCE NOW! A Look Back at 'Big Spender' From SWEET CHARITY
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Apr 17, 2020
In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can! In the spirit of celebrating theater and providing motivation to get up and get shakin', we're taking a look back and paying tribute to some of the greatest dance numbers in musical theater history! Today's number, 'Big Spender' from Sweet Charity!
Amazon Studios Announces Cast for New LORD OF THE RINGS Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Jan 14, 2020
Amazon Studios today announced the first group of series regulars set to star in the new Amazon Original series based on stories from the iconic 'The Lord of the Rings' novels by J.R.R. Tolkien. Newly revealed cast members including Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, Nazanin Boniadi, Tom Budge, Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Ema Horvath, Markella Kavenagh, Joseph Mawle, Tyroe Muhafidin, Sophia Nomvete, Megan Richards, Dylan Smith, Charlie Vickers, and Daniel Weyman. Production will begin in February.
SESAME STREET Returns for Historic 50th Season This November
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Oct 16, 2019
Sesame Street got its start at the height of the civil rights movement and the war on poverty, in answer to a simple but powerful question: could television help prepare less advantaged children for school? In 1969, the show's founders tapped researchers, entertainers, and other visionaries to create a “street” like no other, where colorful monsters, humans, and even grouches lived side by side. Today, Sesame Workshop – the nonprofit organization behind the iconic show, which has grown to reach kids and families in more than 150 countries and 70 languages – is proud to announce the start of Sesame Street's landmark 50th season.
Jack Allison, Prestigious Theater Teacher And Director, Passes Away At 78
by A.A. Cristi
- Jun 21, 2019
John M. 'Jack' Allison, prestigious theater teacher and director in the United States, Canada, and Europe, died peacefully at the age of 78 on June 16, 2019 in East Northport, New York. Born in Bayonne, New Jersey, he graduated from New Jersey City University with a BA in American Literature and History before earning an MA in Speech and Drama from The Catholic University of America, and a PhD (ABD) in Theatre and Directing from the University of Denver.
NBC Shares the Reason They Pulled HAIR LIVE From the Schedule
by Kaitlin Milligan
- May 17, 2019
Last year, NBC announced that its next live musical would be Hair, airing in spring 2019. In July, the network scheduled the event for Sunday, May 19. When Sunday rolls around, however, Hair Live! won't be airing, because in February, NBC shelved the live musical permanently.
Miramax Returns To High School With THE TWENTY YEAR
by Tori Hartshorn
- Mar 28, 2019
Miramax has preemptively acquired the rights to Peter Hoare's comedy pitch, THE TWENTY YEAR. Hoare's writing credits include KEVIN CAN WAIT and STANDING UP, FALLING DOWN, which will premiere at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival. The studio is fast tracking development with Matthew Anderson at Miramax supervising the comedy.
VIDEO: Trailer Debut For A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS Returns for Its Final (Most Dreadful) Season
by Tori Hartshorn
- Dec 10, 2018
Based on the internationally best-selling series of books by Lemony Snicket (aka Daniel Handler), the third and final season of the Peabody award-winning Netflix original premieres worldwide January 1, 2019. Starring Emmy and Tony Award-winner Neil Patrick Harris, A Series of Unfortunate Events recounts the tragic tale of the Baudelaire orphans - Violet, Klaus, and Sunny - whose evil uncle Count Olaf (Harris) will stop at nothing to get his hands on their inheritance. After foiling his many dastardly plans and disguises, the young siblings might finally discover the truth about their parents' mysterious death, while unraveling the layers of a clandestine organization, and revealing the secrets of the coveted, missing sugar bowl.
Showtime Debuts New Teaser for PATRICK MELROSE Starring Benedict Cumberbatch
by Tori Hartshorn
- Apr 6, 2018
SHOWTIME has unveiled a new video teaser for its new five-part limited series PATRICK MELROSE starring Oscar nominee and Emmy(R) winner Benedict Cumberbatch. Based on the acclaimed Patrick Melrose series of semi-autobiographical novels written by Edward St. Aubyn, the series will premiere on Saturday, May 12 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. PATRICK MELROSE is an acerbic and fearless look at the protagonist's harrowing odyssey from a deeply traumatic childhood to his remarkable survival as an adult. In scheduling PATRICK MELROSE for five consecutive Saturdays, SHOWTIME is expanding to a new night of original programming, joining the network's existing sports and movie offerings on Saturday nights.
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