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Inspired by the true story of Florence Greenberg, a suburban housewife from New Jersey, who discovered one of the greatest girl groups of all time, The Shirelles, and created Scepter Records, becoming the music industry's first female powerhouse.Inspired by the true story of Florence Greenberg, a suburban housewife from New... more
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Scored by Elton John and winner of ten 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Billy Elliot is based off the smash hit film, and is a heartwarming celebration of a young boy's triumph against the odds, from boxing ring to ballet class. Playing at the Imperial Theatre. Billy Elliot - Imperial Theatre, 249 West 45th StreetScored by Elton John and winner of ten 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Billy... more
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Based on the hit movie Priscilla, the characters will dazzle with dance-floor grooves and familiar top tunes. It’s the story of three friends seeking love and friendship and ending up with more than they ever could have expected. Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical - Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway (between W. 46th and 47th St.)Based on the hit movie Priscilla, the characters will dazzle with dance-floor grooves... more
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"Billy Elliot" playwright Lee Hall says his latest project, a community opera involving 300 children, has collapsed after the school he was working with demanded he cut words spoken by a gay character.
Hall said he refused to remove the lines "I am queer" and "I prefer a lad to a lass" from his opera "Beached" as requested by the primary school involved.
Writing in The Guardian, Hall said he had worked with the school to make other changes but that this request "seemed to come from an entirely different era."
Opera North, which commissioned the piece, confirmed Monday that its July 15 premiere in Bridlington, northeast England, had been scrapped.
Opera North said it had tried to mediate between Hall and the school and regretted that "both sides have been unable to move forward."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/04/beach-canceled-over-gay-c_n_889658.html"Billy Elliot" playwright Lee Hall says his latest project, a community... more
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When Chris Baker isn’t working on Madison Avenue for a big advertising firm, he is creating some of the world’s most exclusive websites… literarily. The World's Most Exclusive Website only lets verified celebrities and big wigs past the home page. His website M. Night School is crowd-sourcing enough funds to send director M. Night Shyamalan back to film school. Baker talks about his latest effort, "The Elements of F*cking Style", a book that employs sex, drugs and swearing to help teach readers proper English grammar.When Chris Baker isn’t working on Madison Avenue for a big advertising firm, he... more
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Apple finally announced their cloud music service last week. Aptly named iCloud, the new service joins similar, yet different, offerings from both Amazon and Google. Amazon and Google stream music over the Internet and require you to upload your entire music library. Apple doesn’t do any of those things. We dissect the pros and cons of all three services and wonder why anyone really needs them in the first place.Apple finally announced their cloud music service last week. Aptly named iCloud, the... more
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In Neil Patrick Harris's fabulous opening sequence of last night’s Tony Awards called 'Theatre...it's not just for gays any more' the straight babe Brooke Shields had a significant part to play. But as suspected she totally FAILS to remember her lines.In Neil Patrick Harris's fabulous opening sequence of last night’s Tony... more
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This year's Broadway season brought more critically acclaimed (and financially successful) productions than during any time in recent memory. Brian Scott Lipton, editor-in-chief of TheaterMania.com, tells us who he thinks will win the year’s top Tony Awards on Sunday evening.This year's Broadway season brought more critically acclaimed (and financially... more
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Billboard and the Country Music Association combine to open the second annual Billboard Country Music Summit from June 6-7, in Nashville. Summit highlights feature a Superstar Q&A with Carrie Underwood, and the CMA Global Artist Party. But there will also be informative panels, artist showcases, keynote addresses delivered by industry leaders, networking mixers, and more. The Closing Cocktail Reception hosted by Sony Music Nashville.
A Meeting of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) will happen during the World Copyright Summit in Brussels, June 7-8. The occasion is an international and cross-industry event addressing the future of the creative community and the entertainment business in the digital economy. Some of the slated agenda addresses: legislation and dissemination of intellectual property and creative content, creation, licensing, usage, collective management, the value of creative works, the future of authors' rights, the role of creators and their collective management organizations.
Sheffield's DocFest is a documentary film industry event hosting an industry session program and marketplace, pitching opportunities, discussion panels and filmmaker masterclasses, as well as an assortment of documentary films from across the globe. In attendance are expected to be members of the British documentary industry, including documentary and factual producers, directors, buyers, commissioners and distributors. Competitions will be organized at Sheffield Doc/Fest, which runs from June 8-12, with most pitches participating. And on a less serious note, Sheffield Doc/Fest is thought to be the only film festival in the world with its own roller disco rink, open for a June 9 party with complimentary vodka supplied by Zorokowich.
Story continues at: http://actorschecklist.com/wordpress/?p=131Billboard and the Country Music Association combine to open the second annual... more
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In case you forgot just who Eugene O'Neill was - now's your chance to get re-acquainted.In case you forgot just who Eugene O'Neill was - now's your chance to get... more
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Head to Mamma Mia! It's about a bride-to-be who brings together three men from her mother's past in the hopes of uncovering her real father.Head to Mamma Mia! It's about a bride-to-be who brings together three men from... more
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The New York State Department of Labor has issued the production of 'Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark' two safety violations following rehearsals which caused several injuries.
According to newspaper reports, the violations involves the incident in December when an actor fell 20-feet and a couple of other incidents. Inspectors are going to make an unexpected inspection again in the near future.
Source: http://news-briefs.ew.com/2011/02/13/spider-man-turn-off-the-dark-two-safety-violations-ny-labor/The New York State Department of Labor has issued the production of 'Spider-Man:... more
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If you have not seen or heard of Carney, the L.A.-based band that recently moved to New York City to star in Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, do yourself a favor. Run, don’t walk to the Bowery Ballroom on Monday, February 14 at 10:00 PM. Carney is mega-talented, my favorite new band and have just been signed to open for U2 at the final concert of the U2 360° Tour. Click below to purchase tickets, they are only $12 bucks. See you there.
Reeve and Zane Carney featured here in MNRKY Fall '11 are the must see band of the year.
Read more: http://imeanwhat.com/peoplewelerve/carney-performs-at-bowery-ballroom#ixzz1ComNAVePIf you have not seen or heard of Carney, the L.A.-based band that recently moved to... more
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It’s dance and music, scored by Elton John that continues to tell the Billy Elliott story. Winner of ten 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Billy Elliott is based off the smash hit film, and is a heartwarming celebration of a young boy’s triumph against the odds…going from the boxing ring into ballet class and discovering his dream to dance and changes his life forever.It’s dance and music, scored by Elton John that continues to tell the Billy... more
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Latest News And Updates:Kathleen Turner To Play Recovering Alcoholic Nun On Broadway:Actress Kathleen Turner will play a recovering alcoholic nun in a new play due to open on Broadway in April.Turner, 56, best known for her roles in the movies "Romancing the Stone" and "Prizzi's Honor", will play Sister Jamison Connelly in the play "High" by writer Matthew Lombardo.Latest News And Updates:Kathleen Turner To Play Recovering Alcoholic Nun On... more
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This year’s supporting actress awards are being overrun by a handful of horrible mothers. Stephen Farber of the Daily Beast and Hollywood Reporter discusses the evolution of flawed movie mommies from “Mildred Pierce” to “Precious”. Plus, Ben Fritz of the Los Angeles Times tells us how Hollywood studios plan to make selling films online a bit easier.This year’s supporting actress awards are being overrun by a handful of horrible... more
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