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Friday, February 17, 2017

‘La La Land’ Music Supervisor Steven Gizicki Explains His Role in Original Musical by Arya Roshanian

The 7th annual Guild of Music Supervisors awards was held Thursday, Feb. 16 at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The ceremony was attended by stars such as former “Amer…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:38PM
Friday, December 9, 2016

‘La La Land,’ ‘Jackie’ Among AARP’s Top 10 Movies for Grownups by Arya Roshanian

AARP announced Friday their “Top 10 Movies for Grownups” list for 2016, which represents the best acting, writing, and overall filmmaking for viewers with a “grown-up state…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:11PM
Thursday, December 1, 2016

Cirque du Soleil Cancels Shows After Co-Founder’s Son Dies in On-Stage Accident by Arya Roshanian

Cirque du Soleil’s “Luzia” has canceled its San Francisco shows through Friday, following an accident that killed technician Olivier Rochette on Tuesday night Rochette, …

SOURCE: Variety at 04:55PM

Watch the ‘Hamilton Mixtape’ Concert Live Stream by Arya Roshanian

It’s time to party like it’s 1776. Just in time for the holidays, a live stream for the “Hamilton Mixtape” concert will be made available globally at 10 a.m. PT. Fans…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:00PM
Thursday, November 3, 2016

‘Moana’: Disney Releases Music Video for Alessia Cara Song Written by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Watch) by Arya Roshanian

Disney released the music video for “How Far I’ll Go” from its upcoming animated film “Moana” on Thursday, sung by Canadian singer Alessia Cara. The video fea…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:03PM
Monday, October 31, 2016

Tammy Grimes, Tony-Winning Broadway Star, Dies at 82 by Arya Roshanian

Two-time Tony Award winner Tammy Grimes, known for her gritty voice and identifiable charm, died Sunday in Englewood, N.J., reports The New York Times. She was 82. The Broadway star was bo…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:29PM
Wednesday, September 21, 2016

L.A. Opera Review: ‘Macbeth’ Starring Placido Domingo by Arya Roshanian

Most opera singers tend to wind down or retire by the time they reach their late 50s or early 60s. But at 75, Placido Domingo shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. He sings the title…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:31PM
Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Hamptons International Film Festival Announces Spotlight Films Including ‘La La Land’ by Arya Roshanian

The Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF) has announced the titles screening in several sections of the festival’s programming, including Spotlight, World Cinema and Views from…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:00PM
Monday, September 19, 2016

Disney Under Fire Over ‘Moana’ Halloween Costume by Arya Roshanian

Disney may be breaking new ground with its upcoming film “Moana,” featuring its first Polynesian princess, but it’s also currently under fire for selling a questionable…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:00PM
Friday, September 16, 2016

L.A. Opera Looks to the Future on 30th Anniversary by Arya Roshanian

Opera is often pigeonholed with imagery of powdered wigs and Valkyrie helmets, not to mention the legendary “fat lady.” With classical music on the decline, it’s easy to become pessimi…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:00PM
Monday, September 12, 2016

Louis C.K., Jon Stewart, Jerry Seinfeld Set for 10th Anniversary of Stand Up For Heroes by Arya Roshanian

The annual comedy fundraiser for veterans Stand Up For Heroes will celebrate its 10th anniversary Nov. 1 at the Theater at Madison Square Garden, with performances by Louis C.K., Jim Gaf…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:46PM
Friday, September 9, 2016

‘American Horror Story’ Teaser Features Lady Gaga’s ‘Perfect Illusion’ by Arya Roshanian

Yet another promo for “American Horror Story” season 6 was released on Thursday, this time featuring Lady Gaga’s brand new single “Perfect Illusion.” Has it all…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:31PM

‘Taxi Driver’: Scorsese’s Masterpiece Returns to Theaters for 40th Anniversary by Arya Roshanian

We’re talking to you, “Taxi Driver” fans. To celebrate it’s 40th anniversary, Martin Scorsese’s iconic 1976 film “Taxi Driver” is returning to the…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:17PM
Wednesday, September 7, 2016

TV News: Anthony Anderson To Host Animal Planet Series; ‘Hairspray Live’ adds ‘Hamilton’ Alum by Arya Roshanian

In today’s TV news roundup, Katey Sagal has joined new CBS comedy “Superior Donuts,” Anthony Anderson has been tapped to host a series on Animal Planet, and NBC’s …

SOURCE: Variety at 07:17PM
Sunday, August 28, 2016

FYF Fest Day One: Lady Gaga Joins Tame Impala on Stage; Kendrick Lamar Headlines by Arya Roshanian

The 2016 MTV Video Music Awards isn’t the only musical occurrence happening this weekend. From across the country, musical festival-goers are inhabiting Exposition Park in Los Angeles for …

SOURCE: Variety at 04:53PM
Monday, August 22, 2016

Broadway Dancer Marcus Bellamy Charged With Murder by Arya Roshanian

Dancer Marcus Bellamy, who worked as dance captain for the Broadway musical “Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark,” has been charged with the murder of his boyfriend, 27-year-old Berna…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:31PM

Italian Soprano Daniela Dessi Dies at 59 by Arya Roshanian

Italian soprano Daniela Dessì, known for her performances at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan and the Metropolitan Opera in New York, died on Saturday evening in Brescia, Italy, after a short…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:31PM
Wednesday, August 3, 2016

‘Gilmore Girls’: 153-Hour Marathon Will Air During Thanksgiving Week by Arya Roshanian

Another Thanksgiving miracle has been blessed upon “Gilmore Girls” fans. Just in time for the Netflix revival “Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life,” UP Network announ…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:58PM
Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Taper Sets Rajiv Joseph, David Henry Hwang World Premieres by Arya Roshanian

The world premiere of Rajiv Joseph’s “Archduke” will help celebrate the 50th anniversary of Center Theatre Group’s Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles in 2017-18. Joseph&…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:13PM
Friday, July 15, 2016

L.A. Theater Review: ‘West Side Story’ at the Hollywood Bowl by Arya Roshanian

It’s easy for the musical theater staple “West Side Story” to take on a been-there, done-that quality, but the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s concert rendition, now playing at the Hollyw…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:22PM

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