VIDEO: Disney Releases New Aladdin TV Spot, Announces #FriendLikeMe Challenge
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Apr 29, 2019
Disney, Will Smith and Make-A-Wish® launched the #FriendLikeMe Challenge today pegged to the upcoming release of 'Aladdin.' Will Smith, who stars in the film as the wish-granting Genie, is encouraging fans and celebrities to participate in the challenge and help show the world: Where there's a wish, there's a way. Part of a global cause marketing campaign, the challenge poses the question: 'If you were the Genie in Disney's 'Aladdin' and had the chance to grant three heartfelt wishes for someone, who would you share them with? Tag a friend on Twitter and/or Instagram. For every public post with #FriendLikeMe from April 29 through May 24, 2019, Disney will donate $5 up to $1 million to Make-A-Wish to help grant life-changing wishes to children battling critical illnesses all over the world. For more information, go to FriendLikeMe.org' or see the official release below.
Tim Burton and Broadway: A 'Strange and Unusual' Match Made in Heaven
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 25, 2019
Tim Burton is being represented on Broadway in what is perhaps the most Burton-esque show to grace the stage, Beetlejuice. But did you know that adaptations of Burton's films have been on Broadway before, and that he created the film version of a classic Broadway musical?
Holy Cross Student Theatre To Present BIG FISH
by Julie Musbach
- Apr 11, 2019
The Holy Cross Student Theatre (HCST) will present Big Fish: The Musical as its spring production for the 2018-2019 school year. Music and lyrics are by Andrew Lippa, and the book is written by John August. Performances run at Holy Cross High School (HCHS) on 587 Oronoke Road on May 3rd and 4th at 7:30p.m.
Podcast: 'Keith Price's Curtain Call' Chats with Composer Andrew Lippa about 'Unbreakable'
by Keith Price's Curtain Call
- Mar 14, 2019
The first time that I met Tony and GrammyAward nominated, composer/lyricist, Andrew Lippa, it was just before the Broadway opening of BIG FISH. It was my first big 'show' that I covered at Sirius XM. I was also introduced to now, 2 time Tony Award nominee and personal diva, Kate Baldwin, and 6 time Tony Award winning Costume Designer, William Ivey Long.
EIGHTH GRADE, CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME? Among Winners of the 2019 Writers Guild Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Feb 18, 2019
The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) tonight announced the winners of the 2019 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, videogames, news, radio/audio, promotional, and graphic animation categories at concurrent ceremonies at the Edison Ballroom in New York City and The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.
VIDEO: ALADDIN Film Producer Discusses Jasmine's New 'Anthem'
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 2, 2019
Producer of the upcoming live action Aladdin film, Dan Lin, recently discussed the film with Variety. When asked about the new songs, he mentioned that one will be like an 'anthem' for Jasmine. He also discussed the spin that Will Smith puts on the role of the genie.
BoHo Theatre Announces Directors for 2019 Season
by Julie Musbach
- Jan 11, 2019
BoHo Theatre announces the directors for its upcoming 2019 season, its first as a resident theatre at the Greenhouse Theater Center in Lincoln Park. BoHo is focused on bringing people together through an eclectic mix of musicals, dramas, and classic plays, inspiring its community to make caring, thoughtful relationships the highest priority.
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