New Jersey Performance Arts Center Njpac announces the all the magical, timeless hits by Sinatra songwriter Jimmy Van Heusen -- 'My Kind of Town,' 'All the Way,' 'Call Me Irresponsible' -- performed by Broadway royalty Tony nominees Norm Lewis The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess and Rebecca Luker Mary Poppins, The Music Man tonight, April 25th at 8Pm.
- 4/25/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Northern Irish star's transplant transfiguration – and his singing turn at the Bifas – could herald a new phase in his career
This week I went to the British Independent Film awards, and everyone I spoke to agreed that the real winner was someone not up for any awards. Instead it was James Nesbitt, who was hosting the ceremony, as he has done for some years. He was relaxed, assured and giving his new hair transplant its first public outing.
And I have to say it did look impressive – food for thought for those of us who are, ahem, follically challenged. Instead of icily denying the existence of his procedure in the traditional Hollywood manner, Nesbitt was cheerfully doing gags about it, and there couldn't be a clearer sign that he was delighted by the way it was making him look. It wasn't simply that it made him look younger, but...
This week I went to the British Independent Film awards, and everyone I spoke to agreed that the real winner was someone not up for any awards. Instead it was James Nesbitt, who was hosting the ceremony, as he has done for some years. He was relaxed, assured and giving his new hair transplant its first public outing.
And I have to say it did look impressive – food for thought for those of us who are, ahem, follically challenged. Instead of icily denying the existence of his procedure in the traditional Hollywood manner, Nesbitt was cheerfully doing gags about it, and there couldn't be a clearer sign that he was delighted by the way it was making him look. It wasn't simply that it made him look younger, but...
- 12/8/2010
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
Exclusive: NBC Universal International has acquired independent U.K. production company Monkey Kingdom. The pact represents the first acquisition at NBCU International by the company's TV production president Michael Edelstein. It also marks the third production venture for NBCU International following the 2008 acquisition of Carnival Film & Television and the launch earlier this year of Wttv, NBCU's joint venture with Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner. It is part of NBCU International's expansion under president Peter Smith as NBCU looks to achieve $5 billion in non-us revenues. Under the terms of the agreement, NBCU International will acquire 100% of Monkey Kingdom as well as its library rights. Monkey Kingdom was founded in 2001 by veteran producers David Granger and Will Macdonald. The company, whose main focus is in the unscripted area, has produced such series as The Charlotte Church Show, Comedy Roasts, My Kind Of Town, Make My Day, The Passions of Girls Aloud and Newlyweds.
- 11/16/2010
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
With only four weeks and eight episodes remaining in its not-so-fresh ninth season, American Idol is going to try something a little different next Tuesday: Harry Connick Jr. will be the first guest mentor in the show's history to arrange the songs and write the orchestrations for the remaining contestants as they tackle the Frank Sinatra songbook. And since the top 5 hopefuls are having control wrested from their hands anyway, I say let's do the honor of choosing their songs as well. The full list of 50 pre-approved Sinatra tracks is listed after the jump, and below is my dream set-list.
- 4/30/2010
- by Michael Slezak
- EW.com - PopWatch
The "American Idol" contestants are being saddled with the songs of Ol' Blue Eyes for this coming week. What should they sing?
This is probably the hardest week for song choice so far. Shania Twain may be limited but at least her songs were written in the last 15 years.
Don't get us wrong -- love Sinatra. But his songs are from the 40s and 50s and are classics, so the Idols are stuck in a catch-22 of "make it your own, make it current" and "don't mess with an original." It's a very hard line to walk and the judges are really harping on it this season. But here are our choices for the Idols:
Crystal Bowersox, "One for My Baby"
Raise your hand if you vote for "Idol" and remember Bette Midler singing this to Johnny Carson. That's what we thought. Regardless, Crystal should glam it up even more...
This is probably the hardest week for song choice so far. Shania Twain may be limited but at least her songs were written in the last 15 years.
Don't get us wrong -- love Sinatra. But his songs are from the 40s and 50s and are classics, so the Idols are stuck in a catch-22 of "make it your own, make it current" and "don't mess with an original." It's a very hard line to walk and the judges are really harping on it this season. But here are our choices for the Idols:
Crystal Bowersox, "One for My Baby"
Raise your hand if you vote for "Idol" and remember Bette Midler singing this to Johnny Carson. That's what we thought. Regardless, Crystal should glam it up even more...
- 4/29/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Harry Connick, Jr will act as the celebrity mentor for American Idol hopefuls this week, as they attempt to out their own spin on some Frank Sinatra songs.
The New Orleans singer is well versed in the art of covering a Sinatra tune, having covered many in his albums and concerts to date.
This could be an awful wee for the five remaining contestants as these swing numbers are so well known and often iconic tunes and often singers give a boring but true rendition or they mix it up so much that they destroy the classic song.
We think that Big Mike can totally pull off one of Ol’ Blue Eyes’ songs but Casey James may not be so lucky and will it lead to frontrunner Crystal Bowersox having another bad week?
What Sinatra songs would you like to hear the Crystal Bowersox, Mike Lynche, Casey James, Aaron Kelly and Lee DeWyze sing?...
The New Orleans singer is well versed in the art of covering a Sinatra tune, having covered many in his albums and concerts to date.
This could be an awful wee for the five remaining contestants as these swing numbers are so well known and often iconic tunes and often singers give a boring but true rendition or they mix it up so much that they destroy the classic song.
We think that Big Mike can totally pull off one of Ol’ Blue Eyes’ songs but Casey James may not be so lucky and will it lead to frontrunner Crystal Bowersox having another bad week?
What Sinatra songs would you like to hear the Crystal Bowersox, Mike Lynche, Casey James, Aaron Kelly and Lee DeWyze sing?...
- 4/29/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
The first week in April will be tumultuous for the folks from 'Glee.' Sunday, April 4, is Easter, then on Monday, April 5, the gang will be at the White House for the annual Easter Egg festivities. Then on Wednesday, April 7, 'Glee' goes to 'The Oprah Winfrey Show'! They should sing 'My Kind of Town' as a tribute to Chicago when they get off the plane, don't you think?
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- 3/19/2010
- by Allison Waldman
- Aol TV.
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