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Tuesday, May 23, 2017

TCL Chinese Theatre Celebrates 90 Years With ‘Hollywood Lights: The Magic of Movies’ by Maria Cavassuto

The TCL Chinese Theatre unveiled its “Hollywood Lights: The Magic of Movies” show in its forecourt on Monday night in celebration of its 90th anniversary. The four-minute show di…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:04PM

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

‘Queen of Katwe’ Star David Oyelowo ‘Couldn’t Believe Disney Was Making a Movie Like This’ by Maria Cavassuto

At the Los Angeles premiere of “Queen of Katwe,” which screened at the El Capitan Theatre, star David Oyelowo star talked about how his culture and background made the film reson…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:15PM

Monday, August 29, 2016

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Sets 2017 Season by Maria Cavassuto

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater will kick off its 2017 season mainstage with Basil Kreimendahl’s “Orange Julius” directed by Dustin Wills. “Orange Julius” fol…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:33PM

Thursday, August 18, 2016

TV News Roundup: ‘Arrow’ Casts Human Target, Andrea Martin Joins ‘Hairspray Live!’ by Maria Cavassuto

“Jessica Jones” star Wil Traval is joining “Arrow” as Human Target for the upcoming season on the CW, plus Andrea Martin will be joining NBC’s “Hairspra…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:33PM

Sunday, July 10, 2016

Watch: Lin-Manuel Miranda Reads Alexander Hamilton Letter in His Final Ham4Ham by Maria Cavassuto

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s final performance as the titular Alexander Hamilton in his uber-popular “Hamilton” is here. After this Saturday, Miranda will be handing over the reins…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:05PM

David Bowie’s ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’ Lands Back in Theaters by Maria Cavassuto

Earlier this year, David Bowie left Earth — albeit too soon. But he’ll be momentarily alive on screen when movie theaters across England screen his first starring film, “T…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:03PM

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

TV News Roundup: ‘Hamilton’ Cast to Perform at Tonys, Netflix Releases ‘Marco Polo’ Season 2 Trailer by Maria Cavassuto

“Hamilton” cast will be performing at the 2016 Tony Awards, Netflix releases trailer for Season 2 of “Marco Polo” and more in Wednesday’s TV news Roundup. AW…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:59PM

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Rachel Bloom and Billy Eichner on Navigating ‘Newfound Fame,’ Creating Their Own Work by Maria Cavassuto

Rachel Bloom of “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” and Billy Eichner of “Billy on the Street” had a similar start — by doing it on their own. They both know what it’s …

SOURCE: Variety at 11:34PM

Monday, May 23, 2016

Idina Menzel Responds to Campaign to Give ‘Frozen’s’ Elsa a Girlfriend by Maria Cavassuto

Idina Menzel, the “Let It Go” belter and voice of “Frozen’s” Elsa, responded to the #GiveElsaAGirlfriend social media campaign that calls on Disney producers t…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:51PM

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Watch: Lupita Nyong’o’s ‘Queen of Katwe’ First Trailer by Maria Cavassuto

The vivid first trailer for Disney’s true-life story “Queen of Katwe” is here, hitting the web on Tuesday. Aside from featuring the familiar faces of Golden Globe nominee D…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:45PM

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