On Broadway, ‘Spider-Man’s’ greatest enemy is the budget
Published By newsdesk On Friday, November 6th 2009. Under Theatre Tags: blockbuster, Bono, Brooklyn Bridge, Green Goblin, Julie Taymor, Lord of the Rings, Peter Parker, Spider-Man, The Lion King, Turn Off the Dark, u2
As this Spider-Man tale opens, the audience sees New York City "on fire and in ruins" as "a section of the Brooklyn Bridge ascends with Mary Jane bound and dangling helplessly from the bridge." Soon thereafter, a new villainess called Arachne flies into the picture spinning her own deadly trap, ... More Music TV News
‘The Royal Family’ revival rules Broadway
Published By newsdesk On Saturday, October 10th 2009. Under Theatre Tags: 'The Royal Family', cast, Eva LaGallienne, Kaufman, Manhattan, revival, Rosemary Harris, Theatre Club, Tony Awards
The new Manhattan Theatre Club revival of the 1927 George S. Kaufman-Edna Ferber comedy "The Royal Family" has the critics bowing down. "The Royal Family" is a sly satire of the fabled Barrymore acting clan. This acclaimed production is sure to be among the four nominees for best play revival ... More Music TV News
7th Annual New York Underground Comedy Festival Returns
Published By newsdesk On Friday, September 11th 2009. Under Theatre Tags: 'David Letterman, 80’s Comics, A Tight Five, Alonzo Boden, Bleecker Street Theatre, Broadway Comedy Club, Carole Montgomery, Charlie Viracola, Comic Strip Live, Conan O'Brian, Emerging Comics Competition, Fine, Funny & Female, Gay Comedy, Gotham Comedy Club, Grand Extravaganza, J.son, Jim Mendrinos, John Fugelsang, John Henton, Kira Soltonovich, Master Stand-Up Series, N*ked Boy News, New York's Funniest Reporter, Obama Comedy Duel, Rick Overton, Robert Kelly, Side Show Acts, Stories from the Road, Strat Room Comics, Taylor Mason, the Laugh Lounge, the Pajama Party Show, The Underground Lounge, Vanessa Hollingshead, Vinnie Brand
The 7th Annual New York Underground Comedy Festival will take place from October 3rd - 12th. It will feature over 50 comedy-related events from stand up comedy showcases to writing / comedy workshops. Show venues include: Gotham Comedy Club, Comic Strip Live, Bleecker Street Theatre, The Underground Lounge, Broadway Comedy ... More Music TV News
Michael Jackson’s ‘This Is It’ To Be Presented In Theaters Around The World
Published By newsdesk On Sunday, August 16th 2009. Under Theatre Tags: 'This Is It', California, children in need, Entertainment, Los Angeles, Michael Jackson, Michael Lynton, Music Entertainment, Rob Stringer, Rolf Schmidt-Holtz, Sony, Staples Center
Beginning October 30th, the world will have a front-row seat for Michael Jackson's final concert, as Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment release Michael Jackson's This Is It. This Is It is being produced with the full support of the Estate of Michael Jackson and will be drawn from ... More Music TV News
Larry the Cable Guy will step out
Published By newsdesk On Saturday, July 11th 2009. Under Theatre Tags: Blue Collar Comedy Tour, comedy album, Comedy Central, Comedy Central Roast, Delta Farce, Flavor Flav, George Wallace, Git-R-Done, Grammy nomination, Jeffrey Ross, Larry the Cable Guy, Lisa Lampanelli, Tony Orlando, Vicki Lawrence
Larry the Cable Guy will step out of the big and little screens and onto the stage. The comedian has reached great success since coming to national attention with the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. Larry was featured in "Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie" along with Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall ... More Music TV News
Kerry Washington Broadway debut this fall?
Published By newsdesk On Thursday, June 25th 2009. Under Theatre Tags: Academy Award, broadway, David Mamet, James Spader, Kerry Washington, Ray Charles, Richard Thomas
Kerry Washington is ready to make her Broadway debut this fall. The ‘Lakeview Terrace’ star will star in David Mamet’s upcoming play ‘Race,’ set to start previews at New York City’s Ethel Barrymore Theatre on Nov. 17. Producers are keeping mum about the actual plot of the show, which also ... More Music TV News
Johnny Depp’s Mad Hatter
Published By newsdesk On Monday, June 22nd 2009. Under Film News, News of the day, Theatre Tags: 'Alice In Wonderland, Alan Rickman, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Johnny Depp, Lewis Carroll, Linda Woolverton, Mia Wasikowska., Michael Sheen, Tim Burton
The only thing particularly green about this photo is the background, but I wanted to throw it up there anyways since Johnny Depp’s take on the Mad Hatter looks brilliant. As you’ve probably guessed, this one of the first promo shots for Tim Burton’s trippy take on Alice In Wonderland. ... More Music TV News
Bubbly ‘Wonder’ caps Colonial Players’ 60th
Published By newsdesk On Sunday, June 21st 2009. Under Theatre Tags: Bob Brewer, broadway, Carol Cohen, CeCe McGee, Colonial Players, David Lindsay-Abaire, Laura Gayvert, Niagara Falls, Rabbit Hole, Ron Giddings, Sidekick, the musical Shrek, Wonder of the World
Colonial Players is capping its 60th season with a sparkling comedy about a couple grappling with their version of the seven-year itch. A major bonus of CP's excellent season was discovering American playwright David Lindsay-Abaire in October with Rabbit Hole and now being treated to another of his works, Wonder ... More Music TV News
