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What to stream: 'The Piano Lesson,' 'Wicked' album, 'Spellbound' and 'Cruel Intentions' TV series
Read full article: What to stream: 'The Piano Lesson,' 'Wicked' album, 'Spellbound' and 'Cruel Intentions' TV seriesThe animated movie “Spellbound” with a heroine voiced by Rachel Zegler and Denzel Washington’s son Malcolm directing August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” for Netflix are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.
Gloria Estefan gets loud, Teddy Riley swings and Jeff Lynne rocks at Songwriters Hall induction
Read full article: Gloria Estefan gets loud, Teddy Riley swings and Jeff Lynne rocks at Songwriters Hall inductionGloria Estefan sang a medley of her hits, Post Malone sang one of his forgotten gems, Teddy Riley swayed to New Jack Swing and Jeff Lynne rocked out to “Mr. Blue Sky” at the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Disney’s ALADDIN - Broadway in Jacksonville Series sponsored by VyStar Credit Union
Read full article: Disney’s ALADDIN - Broadway in Jacksonville Series sponsored by VyStar Credit UnionDiscover a whole new world at this award-winning hit Broadway Musical. From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of ALADDIN, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. Hailed by USA Today as “Pure Genie-Us,” ALADDIN features all your favorite songs from the film as well as new music written by Tony® and Academy Award® winner Alan Menken (Newsies) with lyrics penned by the legendary Howard Ashman (Beauty and the Beast), Tony Award winner Tim Rice (The Lion King, Aida), and book writer Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer). Directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Something Rotten!), this “Fabulous” and “Extravagant” (The New York Times) new musical boasts an incomparable design team, with sets, costumes and lighting from Tony Award winners Bob Crowley (Mary Poppins), Gregg Barnes (Kinky Boots), and Natasha Katz (An American in Paris). See why audiences and critics agree, ALADDIN is “Exactly What You Wish For!” (NBC-TV).
Whoopi Goldberg Is Reprising Her 'Sister Act' Role in London Performance
Read full article: Whoopi Goldberg Is Reprising Her 'Sister Act' Role in London PerformanceOn Thursday, it was announced that Whoopi Goldberg, who starred in Sister Act (1992) and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993), is once again tackling the beloved role -- this time on the London stage in Sister Act The Musical. "The two of them in Sister Act, that should happen. "Can't you buy the rights to Sister Act?" I was sitting here thinking, 'Tiffany Haddish, Whoopi in Sister Act,'" Perry pondered. RELATED CONTENT: Why Whoopi Goldberg Doesn't Care About 'The View' Drama (Exclusive) Embed Code RestartWhoopi Goldberg Joins Stephen King's 'The Stand' for CBS All AccessWhoopi Goldberg Reveals She's Not Allowed to Drive Because Her 'Sight Is Not Good Enough'Rosie O'Donnell on Her Tense Relationship With Whoopi Goldberg, 'View' Tell-All Regrets
Melissa McCarthy in Early Talks to Play Ursula in Live-Action 'Little Mermaid'
Read full article: Melissa McCarthy in Early Talks to Play Ursula in Live-Action 'Little Mermaid'Life is full of tough choices, but Disney might be close to making one when it comes to who will play the role of Ursula in the upcoming live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid. ET has learned Melissa McCarthy is in very early talks to take on the role of the scheming sea witch in the upcoming film. Early rumors have fans hinting at Zendaya, but the actress played coy when ET's Katie Krause caught up with her at the premiere of her gritty new HBO series, Euphoria. she said of the Little Mermaid hype. RELATED CONTENT:'Little Mermaid' Live-Action Director Rob Marshall Shares Production Update (Exclusive)Zendaya Addresses 'Little Mermaid' Casting Rumors (Exclusive)Lindsay Lohan Talks Dream Role of Ariel in 'Little Mermaid' Reboot and 'Mean Girls' Sequel