NEW YORK (AP) — The musical “Waitress” hasn’t yet begun serving its specials on Broadway, but it’s already made some history. Lorin Latarro has been hired to choreograph the show, joining a female book writer, composer and director. That’s the first time in Broadway history that the four top creative spots in a show have … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — The world-famous Rockettes are supposed to look alike, but fans this Christmas might do a double take — and then a triple-take. Three long-legged, athletic sisters — including two identical twins — are in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular lineup. Landing a job among this high-kicking chorus line is very special. … Continue reading
MIAMI (AP) — Legendary rocker Lenny Kravitz’s photo exhibit was never meant to turn out the way it did. While shooting photos on his days off from touring, Kravitz set out hoping to capture soulful photographs and people in their everyday environments. But each time he stepped out with his camera, fans followed and paparazzi … Continue reading
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a story Nov. 25 about streaming services to consider as holiday gifts, The Associated Press erroneously reported that SlingTV doesn’t make “Monday Night Football” available on tablets. It does. ___ Looking for a holiday present that’s a perfect fit, procrastinator-friendly and a constant reminder of your generosity? Consider a gift … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Peek behind the curtain at “The Wiz Live!” and you’ll find there is indeed a wizard — or three. They are costumer Paul Tazewell and makeup artists Dave and Lou Elsey, who are turning actors into munchkins and flying monkeys, and, of course, a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man. … Continue reading
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Inside Out,” Pixar’s journey into the mind of an adolescent girl, has received 14 Annie Awards nominations, topping the studio’s “The Good Dinosaur,” which picked up 10. The International Animated Film Society on Tuesday announced the nominations for the 43rd annual Annie Awards, which recognize the best in animated entertainment. “Inside … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams is the top tennis player in the world and an emerging fashion designer. But she still needs something to do in that down time between matches. That’s where the pre-med classes come in. At a panel discussion Wednesday, Williams explained that she’s not necessarily interested in becoming a doctor, … Continue reading
How do we picture the private lives of Angelina Jolie Pitt and Brad Pitt? If they were to, say, wind along the Mediterranean coast in a top-down convertible with Serge Gainsbourg lilting on the radio, would that do the trick? In the opening of “By the Sea,” written and directed by Jolie Pitt, they are … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Maurice Hines’ show that looks back at his life is tapping its way to New York. “Maurice Hines: Tappin’ Thru Life,” a song and dance revue backed by the Diva Jazz Orchestra, will play New World Stages starting Dec. 23, directed by Jeff Calhoun. In the show, Hines pays tribute to … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Why did actor Shia LaBeouf invite his fans to watch all the movies he’s ever made with him during a three-day (and two-night) marathon at a Manhattantheater? Or to watch him watching via livestream, witnessing the drama of him occasionally stroking his beard, sipping from a cup or scratching his nose? … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — After years of treating New York somewhat warily, like a dangerous high-wire act, Cirque du Soleil is ready to flip over the Big Apple. The Montreal-based circus company is planning for two traveling shows to land in the city next fall, as well as a new one this spring, “Paramour,” which … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — The Broadway king has finally jumped into the lottery game. Disney’s mega-hit “The Lion King” said Thursday it will start an online lottery for $30 tickets next week, joining a trend that has been adopted by most shows on the Great White Way. Disney has always been sensitive to high prices … Continue reading
TOKYO (AP) — The film set in Japan after a nuclear catastrophe depicts greed, discrimination, loyalty, beauty — traits made more heartbreakingly human by the cast’s inhuman star — a robot. In this eerie film, aptly called “Sayonara,” people fearfully wait to be picked for evacuation abroad to flee radiation. Politics is involved. The sick, … Continue reading
DENVER (AP) — Taylor Swift filed a counterclaim Wednesday against a former Denver radio host who sued her after he said he lost his job because of false accusations that he inappropriately touched her during a photo session. David Mueller sued Swift in U.S. District Court in Denver in September, saying he was falsely accused … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — The following is a review of the Broadway play “Sylvia,” in which an actress plays a dog. (Warning to those who look for bones to pick: There will be lots of silly puns.) Man’s best friend may never have a better tail than A.R. Gurney’s charming play, which opened Tuesday at … Continue reading
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