Mike Tyson Covets Othello Role?
Master thespian Mike Tyson wants to take his acting ambitions to the next level by tackling the works of William Shakespeare.
The former boxing champ has been carving out a career in TV and film since retiring from the ring, landing a string of cameos in esteemed projects such as The Hangover, Entourage and Scary Movie 5.
Now, he wants to perform in plays by the Bard, and is eager to kick-start his stage career by landing the lead role in Othello. He tells the New York Daily News, "Wouldn't Shakespeare be awesome? That black guy... could you imagine me in Othello?"
Nevertheless, Tyso...
READ MOREThe former boxing champ has been carving out a career in TV and film since retiring from the ring, landing a string of cameos in esteemed projects such as The Hangover, Entourage and Scary Movie 5.
Now, he wants to perform in plays by the Bard, and is eager to kick-start his stage career by landing the lead role in Othello. He tells the New York Daily News, "Wouldn't Shakespeare be awesome? That black guy... could you imagine me in Othello?"
Nevertheless, Tyso...
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2013 Tony Awards Nominations Included 'Kinky Boots,' Tom Hanks, Cyndi Lauper & More (Watch)
On Tuesday, the 2013 Tony Award Nominations were announced by Broadway veteran and Bunheads star Sutton Foster and Modern Family actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson. While some surprising names were left off of the nominees' list like Bette Midler for I'll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers and Alan Cumming for MacBeth, theatre fans will be happy to see Tom Hanks, Tony Shalhoub, and Cicely Tyson as a part of this year's Tony crop.
The major battle is going to occur between Best New Musical nominees Kinky Boots with music by Cyndi Lauper and Matlida the Musical which comes straight from the West ...
READ MOREThe major battle is going to occur between Best New Musical nominees Kinky Boots with music by Cyndi Lauper and Matlida the Musical which comes straight from the West ...
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Tony Award Nominees: Tom Hanks Is A 'Lucky Guy' While 'Kinky Boots' Gets 13 Nods
Several big Hollywood stars performed on Broadway this year but many weren't recognized during the 2013 Tony Award nominations announcement - Scarlett Johansson, Katie Holmes, Bette Midler, Al Pacino and Alec Baldwin were snubbed. Those who did receive top nominations included Tom Hanks, Nathan Lane, Tom Sturridge and Cyndi Lauper.
Early this morning, Tony award winner Sutton Foster and "Modern Family" star Jesse Tyler Ferguson made the announcements from The New York Public Library for Performing Arts.
Oscar winner Hanks is in the running for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Rol...
READ MOREEarly this morning, Tony award winner Sutton Foster and "Modern Family" star Jesse Tyler Ferguson made the announcements from The New York Public Library for Performing Arts.
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'Rocky' Musical Headed To Broadway
Academy Award-winning film Rocky is headed to Broadway after a deal was reached to bring a musical version to the prestigious New York stage.
Sylvester Stallone, who wrote and starred in the 1976 film, gave Germany the first look at the musical in November to positive reviews.
According to the New York Times, the Broadway show will cost $15 million to produce, after a $20 million in development fees to bring the show to Germany first.
Producer Bill Taylor said, "The title has very high recognition, so I'm sure tourists will want to see it, but we wouldn't bring it to New York if we didn'...
READ MORESylvester Stallone, who wrote and starred in the 1976 film, gave Germany the first look at the musical in November to positive reviews.
According to the New York Times, the Broadway show will cost $15 million to produce, after a $20 million in development fees to bring the show to Germany first.
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Critics Love Bette Midler In Broadway's 'I'll Eat You Last'
Critics have hailed Bette Midler following Wednesday's opening night of "I'll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers." The actress plays the real-life star, who died in 2011, in a new one-woman play from "Skyfall" screenwriter John Logan.
It's Midler's first appearance on Broadway in 30 years. One of Mengers' clients, Faye Dunaway, was in the audience along with singer Sting, music mogul David Geffen and actress Ellen Barkin.
According to the New York Times: "Ms. Midler... gives the most lusciously entertaining performance of the Broadway season... (She) cradles a spellbound audience in th...
READ MOREIt's Midler's first appearance on Broadway in 30 years. One of Mengers' clients, Faye Dunaway, was in the audience along with singer Sting, music mogul David Geffen and actress Ellen Barkin.
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Alec Baldwin's 'Orphans' Wins Over Broadway Critics
Broadway play Orphans overcame the fallout following Shia LaBeouf's dramatic exit from the production to win over critics on opening night.
The drama starring renowned actor Alec Baldwin, hit headlines before the show hit the stage when The Transformers star left the line-up in February amid a flurry of leaked emails which pointed towards a major clash between cast members. Shia was replaced by Ben Foster and the play opened at New York City's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre as planned on Thursday night.
The show made a major comeback by winning positive reviews from the majority of theatre c...
READ MOREThe drama starring renowned actor Alec Baldwin, hit headlines before the show hit the stage when The Transformers star left the line-up in February amid a flurry of leaked emails which pointed towards a major clash between cast members. Shia was replaced by Ben Foster and the play opened at New York City's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre as planned on Thursday night.
The show made a major comeback by winning positive reviews from the majority of theatre c...
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Julie Taymor Settles Lawsuit With 'Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark' Producers
Frida director Julie Taymor has settled her legal dispute with the producers of Broadway show Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark. The pending litigation between the parties has been settled by mutual agreement and all claims have been resolved.
Taymor, who was the original director and co-writer for the play, was fired after years of delays, accidents and significant criticism to a show whose $75 million price tag made it the most expensive in Broadway history.
She parted ways with the Broadway play at the end of 2011 after developing the spine-tingling show with U2 stars Bono and The Edge, a...
READ MORETaymor, who was the original director and co-writer for the play, was fired after years of delays, accidents and significant criticism to a show whose $75 million price tag made it the most expensive in Broadway history.
She parted ways with the Broadway play at the end of 2011 after developing the spine-tingling show with U2 stars Bono and The Edge, a...
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Daniel Craig & Wife Rachel Weisz To Pair Up In Broadway's 'Betrayal'
James Bond star Daniel Craig and his wife Rachel Weisz are teaming up again - this time on Broadway. The couple will be working together on the upcoming production "Betrayal."
The pair met and fell in love while making "Dream House" in 2011. They wed the same year.
Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" centers on a publisher whose wife has an affair with his literary agent friend. According to E! News, the actress admitted she and her husband hoped to land roles in the production. Weisz has also admitted she'd love to play a Bond girl in one of her husband's films. Now that's something we'd like t...
READ MOREThe pair met and fell in love while making "Dream House" in 2011. They wed the same year.
Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" centers on a publisher whose wife has an affair with his literary agent friend. According to E! News, the actress admitted she and her husband hoped to land roles in the production. Weisz has also admitted she'd love to play a Bond girl in one of her husband's films. Now that's something we'd like t...
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Shia LaBeouf Wants To 'Get Even' With Alec Baldwin
Shia LaBeouf allegedly wants to "get even" with Alec Baldwin.
The feud between the 26-year-old Transformers star and the 55-year-old former 30 Rock actor is reportedly heating up as Shia is holding a grudge against Alec, who he believes may have gotten him fired from the Broadway production Orphans.
A source close to the young actor told gossip website RadarOnline.com: "Shia just can't let this one go, he's disgusted with Alec for getting him axed from 'Orphans'. He would never dream of whining to a director about a co-stars' performance, which he genuinely believes Alec did.
"Shia think...
READ MOREThe feud between the 26-year-old Transformers star and the 55-year-old former 30 Rock actor is reportedly heating up as Shia is holding a grudge against Alec, who he believes may have gotten him fired from the Broadway production Orphans.
A source close to the young actor told gossip website RadarOnline.com: "Shia just can't let this one go, he's disgusted with Alec for getting him axed from 'Orphans'. He would never dream of whining to a director about a co-stars' performance, which he genuinely believes Alec did.
"Shia think...
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Critics Slam Emilia Clarke's 'Breakfast At Tiffany's,' Including Her 'Unnecessary' Nude Scene
She plays the beloved Khaleesi Daenerys Targaryan in HBO's massively popular "Game Of Thrones," but Emilia Clarke's role as Holly Golightly in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" has disappointed many theater critics.
The actress tackles the iconic role, made famous by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 film, in a new stage adaptation of Truman Capote's novella. The play opened in New York last night.
New York Times columnist Ben Brantley claims Clarke "comes across as an under-age debutante trying very, very hard to pass for a sophisticated grown-up" and criticizes a nude scene in which she steps naked int...
READ MOREThe actress tackles the iconic role, made famous by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 film, in a new stage adaptation of Truman Capote's novella. The play opened in New York last night.
New York Times columnist Ben Brantley claims Clarke "comes across as an under-age debutante trying very, very hard to pass for a sophisticated grown-up" and criticizes a nude scene in which she steps naked int...
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