by Eleanor Ringel Carter In Baz Luhrmann’s films, everything happens anywhere and at the same time. Think “Moulin Rouge” or his take on “The Great Gatsby.” For some, his work is full of madness and ego. For others (like me), it’s too much, crazy and empty-headed. Now we have “Elvis,” a biography of Elvis that … Read more
My 14 year old son recently read To Kill a Mockingbird. At first, he found it difficult to grasp the alien background, language and atmosphere of 1930s Alabama. But by the time he’s done it, he’s already in that heady state of contemplation that great art inspires. He wanted to (and believe me, it’s not … Read more
heathers of another house in london Good morning, Broadway World! Since we know all our readers are eating, sleeping and breathing Broadway, what better way to wake up? Scroll down for the latest news. Today’s top stories include reading the musical adaptation of The Great Gatsby starring Alysha Umphress, Jay Armstrong Johnson and more! The … Read more
Oscar Nominee and two-time Emmy winner Greg Kinnear to debut as Atticus Finch in Aaron Sorkin’s stage adaptation Broadway to kill a robin Begins January 5th at the Schubert Theater. Kinnear succeeds Tony nominee and Emmy winner Jeff Daniels, who gave his final show on January 2. Kinnear nominated for Oscar for performance in James … Read more
information | feature | preview | Activity Originally published: May 19, 2022 (New York, NY) – 29 hours of private reading of new music arrangements the great gatsbyby Tony Award-nominated songwriting duo Nathan Tysen and Jason Howland (Paradise Square), by Kait Kerrigan (madman) and directed by Mark Bruni (Beautiful: The Carol King Musical), will be … Read more
Following a completely unscientific process, readers of The New York Times Book Review voted To Kill a Mockingbird “the best book of the past 125 years.” As for the final pick for the Harper Lee classic, we shouldn’t be surprised, as it was previously the 2018 PBS Great American Read choice. Earlier, I listed it … Read more
Hollywood has its Olsen siblings, the Hemsworth siblings, the Skarsgards, the Smiths, and more movie dynasties with instantly recognizable families. In some cases, these family ties have led to TV and film collaborations. Imagine if your coworkers were your parents, siblings or children. For some stars, that vision is reality. RELATED: 7 Great Shows From … Read more
Virginia’s school board must adopt a policy by the end of the year to notify parents if any instructional material contains pornography, the latest move in a debate over what should be taught and how children should be taught. The mandate is the result of legislation passed by the General Assembly earlier this year and … Read more
Amanda Seyfried reflects on upcoming auditions evil The film was adapted and lost the role of Grinda. Seyfried initially prepared himself for the industry as an actor and singer, focusing on singing, taking vocal lessons, studying opera, and training as a Broadway coach as a teenager.Eventually turning to acting, she was mean girl. But when … Read more
2013 blockbuster, Great Gatsby, Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, it was nominated for 14 Academy Awards. The film is based on the novel of the same name by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Set on Long Island in the Roaring Twenties, the film tells the story of the fictional Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire who made his fortune illegally … Read more
