A new play is coming to Broadway this fall. It's called "Little Bear Ridge Road. " The story is about a sharp-tongued aunt and her long-lost nephew. They meet again in a small Idaho town. The two have a lot of history to sort out. The play is funny and emotional. It's about two people trying to connect despite their fears. The play first opened in Chicago last year....
Movie theaters are changing how they show ads. Before, they only showed trailers and a few short ads. Now, they want to add more ads right before the movie starts. This might not make everyone happy. People are noticing that movies don't start right on time. They often have to wait 20 to 30 minutes for the movie to begin. This is because there are so many ads and tr...
Rachel Zegler, the star of "Snow White, " is making waves in London with her role as Eva Perón in a new production of "Evita. " The most talked-about moment of the show happens offstage. Halfway through the performance, Zegler steps onto a balcony outside the London Palladium and sings "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina" to the crowd below. This unexpected serenade is b...
The Tony Awards are coming up this Sunday evening. If you are just getting into theater or this is your first time tuning in, there is a lot to learn. The Tony Awards are a yearly celebration of the best plays and musicals performed on Broadway. Broadway is not just a street. It is a collection of 41 theaters in and around the famous Times Square. Each of these t...
The Malverne Cinema and Art Center, a beloved spot for movies, shut down last year after a disagreement between owners and the landlord. The closure left a void in the community, but hope is on the horizon. Nick Hudson, a local resident with a passion for film, saw an opportunity to breathe new life into the cinema. He runs a nonprofit focused on film and distributi...
The Memorial Day weekend box office was a huge success with two major films leading the charge. "Lilo & Stitch" and "Mission: Impossible" dominated the weekend, bringing in massive amounts of money. "Lilo & Stitch" took the top spot with $183 million in the U. S. and Canada alone. This live-action remake of the beloved animated film outperformed "Top Gun: Maverick...
The Memorial Day weekend saw a massive surge in movie attendance, breaking several records. The weekend saw a lot of people heading to the movies. This was a big deal for the movie industry, especially after a slow start last year. The summer movie season kicked off with a bang, which is great news for cinema operators. This is because the summer months are usual...
Shia LaBeouf is known for his intense performances on screen, but his real-life drama is just as captivating. He started a theater workshop in South Los Angeles. It was a free weekly event that drew in a mix of people, mostly young fans eager to be part of anything he did. LaBeouf was between movies and looking for a new creative outlet. One of the participants, ...
A brand-new amphitheater has opened at Meadowbrook Nature Preserve in Liberty Township. This $600, 000 project is more than just a place for shows. It's a spot where people can enjoy nature and learn about it too. The amphitheater's opening was marked with poems, speeches, and music. Dale Nichols, a board member of Shirley Heinze Lane Trust, shared some of his poems...
The Tony Awards nominations are out, and this year's lineup is anything but predictable. Three shows—"Buena Vista Social Club, " "Death Becomes Her, " and "Maybe Happy Ending"—are leading the pack with 10 nominations each. These shows are a mix of old and new, drawing inspiration from everything from classic films to real-life events. First off, "Buena Vista Social ...