David Lawrence News

A far-reaching, unprecedented and simultaneous premiere has been set for the Disney Channel Original Movie DESCENDANTS 2 across five networks within the Disney|ABC Television Group, FRIDAY, JULY 21 (8:00 p.m. EDT)

Theatre in the Park has announced the shows for its upcoming 2017 Season. See the full season schedule below:

The hit web series JESS ARCHER VERSUS in which teen girl detective Jess Archer (Emily Williams) solves mysteries in high school, has made its television debut on Amazon Prime.

The London Symphony Orchestra and Sir Simon Rattle perform the world premiere of The Hogboon, a children's opera by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, on 26 June at The Barbican Centre in London. It is the second in a series of LSO commissioned mixed-ability operas, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle, and featuring musicians from the local community and the Guildhall School, performing with the LSO.

The London Symphony Orchestra and Sir Simon Rattle perform the world premiere of The Hogboon, a children's opera by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, on 26 June at The Barbican Centre in London. It is the second in a series of LSO commissioned mixed-ability operas, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle, and featuring musicians from the local community and the Guildhall School, performing with the LSO.

AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH (AIT), the critically acclaimed documentary film that ignited a global climate change movement, marks its 10th anniversary this year.

Panic! Productions, the award-winning, Thousand Oaks-based theatre company, spreads its wings with its first production at the NoHo Arts Center in North Hollywood. "Disney's Camp Rock: The Musical," a stage adaptation of the popular Disney Channel movie, will open May 6 and play through May 22.

The Cultural Champion Award 2016 honors Ruth Shack, presented by Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust today, February 9, 2016.

The Cultural Champion Award 2016 honors Ruth Shack, presented by Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust on February 9, 2016.

Married dancers David and Kristy DuBois perform the first weekend as the Nutcracker and the Sugar Plum Fairy bringing their real-life love to the stage. Darren McIntyre and Rebecca DeNies perform the same roles the following weekend with Darren also coming off of the Rosecliff Nutcracker production.

New York personalities, style icons and real estate 'superbrokers' Tom Postilio & Mickey Conlon just hosted their annual holiday spectacular at the Edison Ball Room, honoring Frank Sinatra for his 100th birthday. The evening also featured special performances with a 16-piece Sinatra 100 Orchestra and a Sinatra memorabilia gallery. 

Walt Disney Records releases the soundtrack for Disney's 'Descendants' today, July 31, the day the eagerly-anticipated movie premieres on Disney Channel (8:00 p.m. ET/PT).

Walt Disney Records will release the soundtrack for Disney's 'Descendants' on Friday, July 31, the day the eagerly-anticipated movie premieres on Disney Channel

The New Zealand based theatrical company, Playground NZ, under the Artistic Direction of Sam Trubridge, has announced that it will be staging NEW ZEALAND NEW PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL, a ten day showcase of contemporary performance featuring nine different works belonging to award winning and internationally respected artists from New Zealand from dance to standup comedy and physical theatre to installation today, March 12th - March 29th at one of New York City's most exciting venues, LaMaMa.

The New Zealand based theatrical company, Playground NZ, under the Artistic Direction of Sam Trubridge, has announced that it will be staging NEW ZEALAND NEW PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL, a ten day showcase of contemporary performance featuring nine different works belonging to award winning and internationally respected artists from New Zealand from dance to standup comedy and physical theatre to installation, March 12th - March 29th at one of New York City's most exciting venues, LaMaMa.

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ORLANDO, FL - Red Giant Entertainment Inc. (OTC: REDG), an innovative Intellectual Property company specializing in high quality characters and content for use in a variety of media and entertainment, is pleased to announce that it will give away nearly 100,000 ad-supported free comics books, in a dedicated section of the Keenspot/Red Giant island Booth #2635 (across from Marvel Comics) at Comic-Con International: San Diego, Wednesday through Sunday, July 23 - 27, at the San Diego Convention Center.

Famed singer, actress and Broadway star Eydie Gormé has died at age 84. Spokesperson Howard Bragman said 'Legendary singer and performer Eydie Gorme passed away peacefully today at Sunrise Hospital following a brief illness. She was surrounded by her husband, son and other loved ones at the time of her death.' In his own statement, Steve Lawrence said: 'Eydie has been my partner on stage and in life for more than 55 years. I fell in love with her the moment I saw her and even more the first time I heard her sing. While my personal loss is unimaginable, the world has lost one of the greatest pop vocalists of all time.'

Disney Channel -- which introduced a generation of kids and tweens to movie musicals -- will premiere the highly anticipated 'TEEN BEACH MOVIE' a modern take on classic beach party movies, TONIGHT, JULY 19 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT).

The 'Teen Beach Movie' soundtrack releases today, Tuesday, July 16, from Walt Disney Records. The television premiere of 'Teen Beach Movie,' a Disney Channel Original Movie, is FRIDAY, JULY 19 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel U.S. followed by telecasts on Disney Channels around the world. A weekend of programming events, including a Sing-Along telecast hosted by the cast, will be presented on Disney Channel. Radio Disney will sample a song from the soundtrack in its Top 30 Countdown, July 19-21.