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Ellis Nassour

It’s a sure bet that Linda Lavin is best remembered for her acclaimed TV series Alice [1976-1985; Emmy nominee], however she’s no stranger to the boards. The Tony-winning actress-singer has been Tony-nominated six times and Drama Desk-nominated eight times [with two wins], and is an Obie winner. Now, she’s not only a recording artist with ... Read The Full Article...

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In new honors created for this milestone 50th New York Film Festival, Oscar-winner Nicole Kidman and Festival sponsor Film Society of Lincoln Center (FSLC)’s longtime program director Richard Peña will be saluted at a galas during the Festival,  September 28 – October 14, in Alice Tully Hall. The honors were announced Wednesday by Film Society ... Read The Full Article...

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To celebrate the launch of the cineplex romance/disaster phenomenon Titanic in Blu-ray Hi-Def 3D and Blu-ray [Paramount Picture; Paramount Home Media], Oscar winner James Cameron, joined by producer Jon Landau, will appear Monday [September 10] at Best Buy [Union Square, 14th Street and Park Avenue South] at 7 P.M. for a two-hour Q&A followed by ... Read The Full Article...

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One of theatergoers most eagerly looked forward to events is the free theater block party Broadway on Broadway concert in the heart of Times Square. Today Show’s three-time Emmy-winning co co-host, best-selling author, actress, singer, and now playwright Kathie Lee Gifford will host Sunday’s 20th  concert presented by United Airlines and The New York Times ... Read The Full Article...

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The 50th New York Film Festival is about to unreel. New York cinema’s biggest annual cinema event, the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s 17-day New York Film Festival, begins September 28 and runs through October 14 with an ultra impressive lineup of 32 films on the Main Slate.. This year’s Festival will be quite special, ... Read The Full Article...

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The stars are standing up to fight cancer. For Friday’s commercial free telecast of the fundraiser Stand Up to Cancer on ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC in prime time [8 P.M. Eastern], joining co-founder Katie Couric  and co-host Gwyneth Paltrow will be a Who’s Who celebrity roster that includes Simon Baker, Halle Berry, Jessica Biel, ... Read The Full Article...

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Broadway Week, September 4 – 16, with 99% of plays and musicals offered in a 2-4-1 bonanza, is always eagerly anticipated. The Fall discounts include nearly 20 shows, including some hard-to-get-tickets-to blockbusters.  In addition, 25 Theatre District restaurants are offering a free dessert when a ticket stub from participating shows is presented. “The only thing ... Read The Full Article...

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New York cinema’s big event, the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s 17-day New York Film Festival, September 28 – October 14, is known for highlighting the best in world cinema with top films from celebrated and emerging filmmakers. This year’s Festival will be quite special, since it celebrates the 50th Anniversary. When asked what to ... Read The Full Article...

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It’s that time of year loyal lovers of theater dread. Shows that have been struggling to make it, will be closing. The light at the end of the tunnel, as is always the case with Broadway, is that new, and some are quite exciting, shows will be taking their place. The musical Ghost, based on the 1990 ... Read The Full Article...

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  Actress, playwright, screenwriter, and iconic sex symbol Mae West [1893-1980] created sensation after sensation after she transitioned from vaudeville to Broadway, where she once co-headlined with Al Jolson. If she had lived as long as she wanted, Miss West would be entering her 120th year  today: August 17. She’s entombed in a mausoleum in the Abbey of Cypress Hills ... Read The Full Article...

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Gone much too soon! Shockwaves permeated throughout the industry on news of the death of one of the business’ most beloved people: Pulitzer Prize, Oscar [nine nominations; two wins], Tony, Drama Desk, Emmy [six nominations; two wins], Grammy [four nominations; one win], and Golden Globe-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch, 68. He was one of a handful ... Read The Full Article...

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There’s no shortage of star power on Broadway, but there are several shows/stars this season that really stand out: the amazing Audra McDonald and Norm Lewis in the Porgy and Bess revival, which also features stunning portrayals by David Alan Grier as Sporting Life and Phillip Boykin as Crown — all Tony-nominated; young English comic James Corden, giving a Tony-nominated performance that will have you ... Read The Full Article...

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