June 19, 2013

Theater: ‘Memphis’, ‘Let Me Down Easy’ Headed to PBS

Tony nominee Montego Glover of "Memphis"

*For those who can’t get to Broadway for the Tony Award-winning rock musical Memphis, PBS is bringing the production to you through a Feb. 24, 2012 airing of its “Great Performances” series. Filmed live at the Shubert Theatre with the original Broadway cast, including Tony nominees Chad Kimball and Montego Glover, Memphis has a Tony-winning [...]




The Film Strip: You Can Now Star in Your Own Disney Video

Mickey Mouse and Montego Glover

*Want to star in your own videos and share them with the world? Well, you can do that now and have fun doing it. As part of Disney Parks new campaign called “Let The Memories Begin,” visitors to any of the Disney Parks can upload their videos and photos to Disney. And don’t be surprised [...]




Memphis, Fences, Viola Davis win Drama Desk Awards

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*The Broadway productions Fences and Memphis racked up wins at the 55th Annual Drama Desk Awards, held May 23 at the LaGuardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center. Fences, starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, tied with A View from the Bridge for Outstanding Revival of a Play, while Davis earned the award for Outstanding Featured [...]




Denzel, Davis, Grier, Fences, Fela! earn 2010 Tony Noms

Denzel Washington and Viola Davis in Fences

“Fences” has only been open a week, and already its stars Denzel Washington and Viola Davis have received Tony nominations Tuesday for their leading roles, two of ten announced Tuesday for the August Wilson play. “Fela!” nominated for best musical, tied with “La Cage aux Folles” for a leading 11 nominations, while actress Lillias White [...]