In the world of action cinema, it’s not often that we see women taking center stage as fearless heroes. However, the highly anticipated film “Sheroes” aims to change that narrative with its compelling story of strength, resilience, and unbreakable female bonds. Starring Isabelle Fuhrman, Sasha Luss, Wallis Day, and Skai Jackson, this action-packed adventure promises to captivate audiences with its powerful performances and breathtaking visuals.
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Rock & Roll Man: Breathing Life into the Legends of Rhythm and Blues
Rock and roll is known to be many things: inspiring, provocative, and above all else entertaining.
“The Space Race weaves together the stories of Black astronauts seeking to break the bonds of social injustice to reach for the stars, including Guion Bluford, Ed Dwight and Charles Bolden among many others,” National Geographic Documentary Films said in a statement.
Review: ‘Days of Wine and Roses’ Is a Triumphant Musical Adaptation Of a Cult Classic
The play by JP MIller turned Academy Award winning film is now bursting with high-enegry musical numbers at the Linda Gross Theater.
I Spent the Evening at Skyline Drive NYC, Watching Porsche Destroy Le Mans
On a tranquil evening in Brooklyn, I was feeling electrified. Sitting adjacent to several of the most glorious luxury sports cars in history, I was watching Allan McNish cross the finish line first at the French Le Mans race for a third time in his life, on a humongous outdoor screen, with the backdrop of midtown Manhattan beyond it, right across the river. It was a surreal moment, and it really made me proud to be appreciative of performance vehicles. At that moment, there was nowhere else I would rather be. This was the premiere of the documentary Racing with Giants: Porsche at Le Mans.
Jennifer Weber: the second Female Choreographer to be double nominated for Best Choreography for the Tony Awards 2023 takes a morning to chat about her work on her broadway debuts: & JULIET and KPOP! In this interview, Jenn shares her creative process, what she has been experiencing and her recipe for community and unique choreography.
@giselle Ballet Premiere In NYC!
During the reception hour, prior to the @giselle Premiere, Creative Director, Joshua Beamish, excitingly and passionately spoke: “We need to change the way that we consider how ballet applies to the world that we live in, and approach that with an open mind.”
Manhattan Theatre Club presents the New York Premiere of King James that was previously produced and presented with Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Center Theatre Groups. Written by Rajiv Joseph Directed by Kenny Leon, starring the originating cast: Glenn Davis (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) and Chris Perfetti (Abbott Elementary) as two young adults accidentally creating a friendship because of the rise and journey of Lebron James’ career: his highs, his betrayal of Ohio and his world shattering championship title. With the accompanying DJ of Khloe Janel, we see an honest exploration of connection and intimacy between Cavalier Fans.
On The Scene: Stephen McKinley Henderson, Frankie Grande, Nikki M. James and More At The Lucille Lortel Awards
Off-Broadways’ biggest night was celebrated on Sunday at the NYU Skirball Center for the performing arts as the 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards were underway. It was a night filled with celebration and recognition for some of the most talented performers and creators in the Off-Broadway community. Named after the legendary actress and producer Lucille Lortel, the awards were first presented in 1986 and have since become a prestigious honor in the theater community.
On The Scene: J. Harrison Ghee Talks Tony Nomination and Representation In ‘Some Like It Hot’ at Meet The Nominees Press Day
Somewhere in the Prohibition Era, musicians Jerry and Joe witness a murder by the mafia and go into hiding by disguising themselves as women and joining an all-female band. As they navigate their new identities, they both fall in love with the band’s lead singer, Sugar, while trying to avoid being caught by the mob. Audiences can witness this lively turn of events eight times a week at the Shubert Theater in the grandiose Some Like It Hot, which is currently nominated for 13 Tony Awards, the most that any show has received this season. Based on the classic 1959 Billy Wilder film starring Marilyn Monroe, the musical is a mix of slapstick comedy, mistaken identities, and romantic entanglements, set to a jazzy score featuring classic songs from the 1920s and 30s.