Tag: Tony
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‘Dracula’ Studio Hammer Films Acquired by Renowned British Theater Mogul John Gore (Exclusive)
Iconic British horror label Hammer Films and Studios has been acquired by renowned British theater producer John Gore.Gore, a 20-time Tony, Emmy and Olivier-winning entertainment producer, is known for his live theater company the John Gore Organization, which owns Broadway.com and Broadway Across America – a leading presenter, distributor and marketer of Broadway theater worldwide.…
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‘Mudbound’ Director Dee Rees to Write and Direct New ‘Porgy and Bess’ Adaptation
Dee Rees has found her next project. The director, who earned an Oscar nod for her screenplay for 2017’s Mudbound, is set to write and direct a feature film adaptation of Porgy and Bess, the George Gershwin opera set in the slums of Charleston that became a Tony-winning Broadway musical. Rees’ Porgy and Bess movie…
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Jerry Herman Dies: ‘Hello, Dolly!’ & ‘La Cage aux Folles’ Composer Was 88
Jerry Herman, the Tony Award-winning composer behind Broadway shows including Hello, Dolly! and La Cage aux Folles, has died in Miami at the age of 88.Herman’s goddaughter Jane Dorian confirmed his death to Associated Press on Friday, following pulmonary complications. He is survived by his partner Terry Marler.Born in New York in 1931, Herman wrote…
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Halsey, Kate Upton, ‘Broad City’ Stars And More Guest Judges On ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10’
Tonight, “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” will feature a visit from none other than former House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi. The series has become an increasingly popular pit stop for many celebrities and the 10th season of the Emmy Award winning “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” the mother series, is no exception. The new season will debut…