Theatre Newswire
1 - Fox International Productions, Star and Huayi Brothers Join Forces to Produce and Distribute the Romantic Comedy, Hot Summer Days
BEIJING & HONG KONG & LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Fox International Productions (FIP), Star Television Asia Limited (STAR) and China-based Huayi Brothers Media today announced a collaboration to produce and distribute a Chinese-language romantic comedy, HOT SUMMER DAYS. HOT...
2 - Carmike Cinemas Management to Make Investor Presentation at Thomas Weisel Partners 2009 Consumer Conference on October 1
COLUMBUS, Ga.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (NASDAQ: CKEC), a leading digital cinema and 3D motion picture exhibitor, today announced that members of its senior management team are scheduled to present an updated corporate overview at 10:20 a.m. ET on October 1, 2009...
3 - Ticketmaster Announces Extension of 18-Year Relationship with Renowned Orpheum Theatre in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Ticketmaster, a Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: TKTM) operating company, has announced the extension of its 18-year relationship with the renowned Orpheum Theatre in Memphis, TN. The multi-year extension will continue the affiliation...
4 - Tix Corporation Receives Notice of Allowance from United States Patent and Trademark Office
STUDIO CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Tix Corporation (Nasdaq:TIXC), an integrated entertainment company, today announced that it has received Notice of Allowance regarding the Company’s United States Patent Application with the title of the invention, “Ticket Distribution...
5 - Swedish Family Drama Demonstrates the Volvo Group’s Intelligent Transport Systems
STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Regulatory News: Woody Allen, Ingmar Bergman and … Volvo. For the first time ever, the Volvo Group (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) is using theatre centring on human drama to spread the word about intelligent transport systems. The Volvo shows are...
6 - The Marcus Corporation Reports First Quarter Results
MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) today reported results for the first quarter ended August 27, 2009. Results for the quarter benefited from the continued solid performance of Marcus Theatres®. First Quarter Fiscal 2010 Highlights Total revenues for...
7 - National Geographic Entertainment Acquires ‘Blue Man Group: Mind Blast’ for Distribution
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - National Geographic Entertainment (NGE) has announced the acquisition of worldwide rights to the film “Blue Man Group: Mind Blast” for distribution to giant-screen, digital and IMAX® 3-D and 2-D theaters. The 3-D live-action comedy, slated for...
8 - Leading Post Production Company Smoke & Mirrors Buys 2 DaVinci Resolve R360 systems
AMSTERDAM-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Blackmagic Design announced today that world leading post production facility, Smoke & Mirrors has purchased two DaVinci Resolve R360 systems at IBC 2009. One DaVinci Resolve will be installed in the company’s London facility and the other DaVinci...
9 - The Met: Live in HD Returns with Fourth Season of the Award-Winning Series to Movie Theaters Across the United States
NEW YORK & CENTENNIAL, Colo.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - The Metropolitan Opera’s Emmy® and Peabody award-winning The Met: Live in HD series returns to movie theaters for a fourth season this fall, featuring nine LIVE operas beginning with a new production of Giacomo Puccini’s...
10 - The Marcus Corporation Announces First Quarter Conference Call
MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) today announced it will hold a conference call to discuss the company's first quarter fiscal 2010 results on Thursday, September 17, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. Central/11:00 a.m. Eastern time. Interested parties can listen to...
11 - Golden Gate Opera Presents “Hansel & Gretel”; 2009 Fall Performance
SAUSALITO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Golden Gate Opera proudly presents Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel, the world famous fairy tale opera classic, fully staged with orchestra, Friday October 23, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday October 25, 2 p.m. at Marin Center’s Marin...
12 - Marconi Foundation for Kids and Covenant House Host West Coast Premiere of “An Afternoon of Broadway Stars”
TUSTIN, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - The Marconi Foundation for Kids (www.marconimuseum.org), a nonprofit organization making contributions to local children’s charities through special events and individual/group tours, today announced the West Coast premiere of “An Afternoon of...
13 - Cherry Lane and Musicnotes.com Enter into Online Sheet Music Distribution Agreement
MADISON, Wis. & NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Cherry Lane Music, one of the world’s leading independent music publishers, has entered into a worldwide licensing and distribution agreement with Musicnotes.com, the market leader in downloadable sheet music. Under this newly minted...
14 - Inner City Students Cap Summer Enrichment Program at the Orange County Performing Arts Center
SANTA ANA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Students at the Nicholas Academic Centers capped a summer of theater, music, dance and other cultural education classes by attending a performance of Fiddler on the Roof at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. The Henry T. Nicholas III...
15 - 2009 Pasadena Art + Ideas Festival Line-Up Announced for October 23-November 9
PASADENA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Pasadena Arts Council (PAC), managing partner of the innovative Art + Ideas Festival, has announced the lineup of activities for the fifth biennial fall festival entitled “Origins.” The festival, which will be held at various venues...
16 - Comedy of Errors in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-August 18, 2009 - Shakespeare’s most popular comedy is all set to charm San Francisco as the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival and sponsors Nair & Co. bring to stage “Comedy of Errors”, an extravagant production about mistaken identities and dewy-eyed...
17 - The Marcus Corporation Files Universal Shelf Registration Statement
MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-August 17, 2009 - The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) today announced that it has filed a universal shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission to allow the company to potentially offer an indeterminate amount of securities in the future. Under...
18 - Harman International to Announce Fiscal 2009 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
STAMFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - Harman International Industries, Inc. (NYSE: HAR) will announce results for its fiscal 2009 fourth quarter and full year on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. At 4:40 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 Harman’s management will host an analyst and...
19 - Ballantyne Q2 Net Revenues Rise 44% to $19.6 Million and EPS Rises to $0.07 From Year-Ago Loss of ($0.01)
OMAHA, Neb.-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2009 - Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE Amex: BTN): Conference call: Today, Friday, August 7, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. ET Webcast / Replay URL: www.earnings.com or http://www.ballantyne-strong.com/IREvents.aspx The replay will be available on the...
20 - New Program, Salt Lake Broadway, to Acknowledge Utah’s Top Musicians and Artists at Launch and Fundraising Event
SALT LAKE CITY-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2009 - A new Community Alliance initiative, Salt Lake Broadway: Music and the Arts, is accepting nominations for Utah’s top artists, musicians, and performers in preparation for its September 11 kick-off event. Together with Community Alliance, Salt Lake...
21 - Deutsche Bank Supports New York City Cultural Organizations with Arts and Enterprise Stabilization Grants
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2009 - Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Deutsche Bank in the United States, today announced 14 grants, totaling $1.4 million, to cultural institutions across a diverse group of New York City’s neighborhoods. Each selected organization...
22 - Nicholas Academic Centers Join with Orange County Performing Arts Center On Unique Summer Cultural Program
SANTA ANA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2009 - Students from the Nicholas Academic Centers in downtown Santa Ana and on the campus of Valley High are spending the summer immersed in the performing arts as part of a unique enrichment program presented by the Orange County Performing Arts...
23 - Star Clipper Dinner Train® Turns 25
WALLED LAKE, Mich.-(Business Wire)-August 5, 2009 - The iconic Star Clipper Dinner Train®, the first dinner train in North America, turns 25 years old this week and to celebrate, is offering a “return in time” with both its shows and its pricing. On Saturday evening, Aug. 4, 1984, the soon to...
24 - Buckle Up, My Buddy Bert!
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-August 4, 2009 - It’s Bert and Ernie as you’ve never seen them before. Inspired by Sesame Street’s iconic characters, the World Premiere of “Bert & Ernie, Goodnight!” will feature the fan-favorite duo of Reed Sigmund and Bradley Greenwald – the stars of...
25 - The Marcus Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2009 Results
MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-July 23, 2009 - The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended May 28, 2009. Results for both the fourth quarter and fiscal year benefited from the strong performance of Marcus Theatres®. Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2009...
26 - Aliens in the Attic, Ashley Tisdale and Robert Hoffman Take Over Mall of America
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 22, 2009 - Ashley Tisdale and Robert Hoffman will help the Aliens (in the Attic) take over the Mall of America on Thursday, July 23. It’s all part of a very special movie and music event on behalf of the family comedy ALIENS IN THE ATTIC. Tisdale and Hoffman have...
27 - The Marcus Corporation Revises Time for Fourth Quarter Conference Call
MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-July 21, 2009 - The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) today announced it has changed the time of its conference call to discuss the company's fourth quarter fiscal 2009 results on Thursday, July 23, 2009, to 10:30 a.m. Central/11:30 a.m. Eastern time. Interested parties can...
28 - GROOVALOO, NBC’s “Superstars of Dance” Winner, Kicks Off August Run at Los Angeles’ El Portal Theatre
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 20, 2009 - Hip-hop dance phenomenon The Groovaloos (www.groovaloo.com), best known for the breakout winning performance on “Superstars of Dance” and appearances on “So You Think You Can Dance,” will bring the electric dance show GROOVALOO to Los Angeles...
29 - The Marcus Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter Conference Call
MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-July 16, 2009 - The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) today announced it will hold a conference call to discuss the company's fourth quarter fiscal 2009 results on Thursday, July 23, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. Central/11:00 a.m. Eastern time. Interested parties can listen to the call...
30 - San Francisco Theater Festival, Sunday, July 26, Will Feature Wicked & Beach Blanket Babylon
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-July 14, 2009 - The 6th annual San Francisco Theater Festival, a free one-day massive celebration of live theater with 140 performances, will take place on Sunday, July 26, 2009, 11 - 5 pm, and will feature outdoor performances by cast members of Wicked and Beach...
31 - The Most Popular Fairy Tale of All Time Serves as Inspiration for Rossini’s La Cenerentola, Airing on Great Performances at the Met on PBS August 15
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 10, 2009 - Over the centuries, the story of Cinderella and her cruel stepmother and ugly stepsisters has been interpreted in countless ways across different genres. Gioachino Rossini’s La Cenerentola is perhaps the most famous operatic version of the Cinderella story...
32 - The Marcus Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend
MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-July 7, 2009 - Directors of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE:MCS) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.085 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid August 17, 2009 to shareholders of record on July 27, 2009. The Board of Directors also declared a...
33 - Atlantic Theater Company Partners with eWayDirect, Inc., for its eMarketing and Social Networking Needs
SOUTHPORT, Conn.-(Business Wire)-July 7, 2009 - The Atlantic Theater Company has chosen to partner with eWayDirect to develop and implement an innovative emarketing strategy providing multiple customer touchpoints as subscribers and donors interact with the theater company. “I’m very excited...
34 - Hampton® Hotels Save-A-Landmark® Program Shines Spotlight on Atlas Theatre
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 7, 2009 - In 1908, the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne, Wyo., first opened its doors to the public, showcasing the Vaudeville theatre genre that was considered to be one of the most popular in America between the 1880’s and 1930’s. Today, in time for the...
35 - Carmike Cinemas to Bring Michael Jackson Memorial Service Live to Theatergoers in 28 Markets
COLUMBUS, Ga.-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (NASDAQ: CKEC), a leading digital cinema and 3D motion picture exhibitor, announced today that the Michael Jackson memorial service will be shown live tomorrow, July 7, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. CT, 11:00 a.m. MT, 10:00...
36 - Danoo to Acquire IdeaCast; National CineMedia and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers to Take Significant Stake in New Entity
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - Danoo, a leading digital location-based media network with interactive video screens in popular retail locations, has acquired IdeaCast, the leading provider of advertising in the rapidly expanding captive television category. This combination creates one...
37 - Forget about IDOL, Rock The Next American Star Regional Finals with Celebrity Headliner VANILLA ICE LIVE at the Fillmore Irving Plaza July 1st!
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Move over Idol, The Next American Star Young Adult Rock East Regional Finals are LIVE at The Fillmore Irving Plaza NYC, featuring the East’s top unsigned bands. The East Regional Finals follow packed houses at the House of Blues in Chicago and Dallas last...
38 - Cinemark, Inc. Announces Early Settlement and Receipt of Requisite Consents in its Cash Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for its 9¾% Senior Discount Notes due 2014
PLANO, Texas-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Cinemark, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) announced today that, pursuant to its previously announced cash tender offer and consent solicitation (the “Offer”) for any and all of its 9¾% Senior Discount Notes due 2014 (the “Notes”), holders of $402,458,768...
39 - Research and Markets: Digital 3D Entertainment: From Theater to the Home - Why, How & Opportunities Explores Market Issues and Technologies Involved
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Research and Markets Table 15 - 3D Television Vendors and Technology employed Table 16 - Digital Signage 3D Display Companies Table 17 - 3D Codec Vendors For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/39da8d/digital_3d_enterta
40 - Scholarships.com Awards Art Scholarship to Director of Controversial Play
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - Julia D, a 2009 graduate of Concord High School in Concord, NH, received the $1,000 Scholarships.com College Art Scholarship for her response to the question, “What has influenced you to pursue a career in art?” In her essay, Julia discussed her experience...
41 - RealD Live to Bring 3D Alternative Entertainment Broadcasts to Theatres
LONDON & LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - RealD, the world’s leading outfitter of 3D theatres, announced RealD LIVE, a new product that works with the company’s Cinema Systems enabling RealD equipped theatres to display live event broadcasts from anywhere in the world in crisp...
42 - Dax Foundation to Sponsor Internationally Acclaimed Production of Pericles Redux Based on Shakespeare’s Play in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - The Dax Foundation – a Los Angeles-based private, non-profit philanthropic foundation dedicated to helping people and animals around the world - announced today that it will be sponsoring nine performances of Not Man Apart Physical Theatre Ensemble’s...
43 - Alliance for the Arts Initiative Enhances Access to New York’s Vibrant Arts Scene
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - The Alliance for the Arts today announced a major initiative increasing access to the arts and arts education. The Alliance has launched the new and unique NYC-ARTS.org—a 2009 Webby Award Honoree—and its teacher and family-friendly companion...
44 - Signature Bank Names Veteran “Banker to Broadway” Barbara von Borstel Group Director and Senior Vice President
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - Signature Bank (Nasdaq: SBNY), a New York-based full-service commercial bank, announced today that Barbara von Borstel, a veteran private client banker specializing in the theatre and entertainment sectors, joins as Group Director and Senior Vice President...
45 - StubHub & Award-Winning Musical Jersey Boys Team-Up for Broadway’s First Fan to Fan Ticket Marketplace
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2009 - StubHub, the world’s largest ticket marketplace, announced today that it has teamed up with Jersey Boys; the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning international hit musical; to establish the first official Fan to Fan Ticket Marketplace for a...
46 - Sleep and Wakefulness Serve as Dueling Themes in a Present-Day Production of Bellini’s La Sonnambula, Airing on Great Performances at the Met on PBS July 11
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - “Something that has not been said about the moon?” replied Spanish writer Ramon Gomez de la Serna. “That it gives manicures to women sleepwalkers.” Natalie Dessay’s moon-kissed fingernails are all aglow as she “walks the walk” of Vincenzo...
47 - The Car Plays to Cruise Through Burbank June 25-28
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - Giving new meaning to “back seat driver,” The Car Plays not only captures Los Angeles’ car-culture – it actually takes place in them. The Car Plays makes its Burbank debut June 25-28 at Woodbury University. Presented by Moving Arts Theatre...
48 - Paper Culture Previews Modern Stationery Collection Recently Included in Tony Awards Gala Gift Bags
BURLINGAME, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - Stationery lovers that want it all were delighted today with the announcement of Paper Culture’s preview website. The company’s baby announcements, baby shower invitations, birthday party invitations, thank you cards and personal stationery...
49 - Desert Blossom Productions Presents The American Radio Café; Live Musical Variety Show Brings New Life to Old-Time Radio Programs
PROVO, Utah-(Business Wire)-June 12, 2009 - Bringing back the charm and wit of Old-Time Radio programs, The American Radio Café is a live musical variety show that combines the comedy of radio programs and cartoons of the Early Broadcast Era with modern day talent. The show will feature local...
50 - Commonwealth Youthchoirs Announces Second New Commission, with Premiere at Gala Concert
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-June 9, 2009 - Commonwealth Youthchoirs (CY) has announced its second commissioned choral work. We Are the Music Makers, written by Grammy-nominated composer Nicholas White, will premiere at Commonwealth Youthchoirs’ Fifth Annual Gala Concert at the Kimmel Center on...
51 - It’s Nonstop Bedlam as “Bert & Ernie, Goodnight!” Kicks Off a Whirlwind Season at Children’s Theatre Company
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-June 9, 2009 - In a season celebrating timeless characters, three World Premiere productions and tales that span the globe, Tony® Award-winning Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) today announced details of three 2009-2010 productions: “Bert & Ernie...
52 - Lifesong 2009: Applaud and Pause for a Cause Uses Star-Power to Fight HIV
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-June 4, 2009 - Because We Care (BWC) is pleased to present Lifesong 2009: Applaud and Pause for a Cause, hosted by Broadway star, acclaimed writer, and television personality, Bruce Vilanch, on Saturday, June 20, at 7 p.m. The event, held at the Music Box Theatre in...
53 - Hasbro Accelerates the Leveraging of Company’s Vast Global Brand Portfolio Through Entertainment and Licensing
PAWTUCKET, R.I.-(Business Wire)-June 2, 2009 - The Entertainment & Licensing Division of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) today announced that it will arrive at the International Licensing Expo in Las Vegas on June 2, 2009, to showcase global powerhouse brands such as TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, MONOPOLY...
54 - Reprise Records to Release Chess in Concert on DVD, Two-Disc CD, and Single-Disc CD on June 16th
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 1, 2009 - PBS's Great Performances will air the spectacular London concert revival of Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' 1986 cult musical Chess, starring Reprise Records recording artists Josh Groban and Idina Menzel in Chess in Concert on PBS Wednesday, June...
55 - Empire Leicester Square is Europe’s First Theatre with Dolby 3D for Large Screens
LONDON-(Business Wire)-May 26, 2009 - Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB), announced today that the Empire Leicester Square has become Europe’s first auditorium to utilize the new Dolby® 3D Digital Cinema large screen solution. The Empire installed the Dolby 3D system in time for the United...
56 - The Marcus Corporation to Participate in Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant and Leisure Conference
MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-May 22, 2009 - The Marcus Corporation (NYSE:MCS) today announced it will participate in the Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant and Leisure Conference being held on June 1-2, 2009 in New York City. Gregory S. Marcus, president and chief executive officer, will...
57 - Cal State Fullerton Graduates First Students Concentrated on the Business of Entertainment
FULLERTON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 21, 2009 - Wrapping up its inaugural semester, the Entertainment & Tourism Management (E&TM) program at Cal State Fullerton’s Mihaylo College of Business and Economics, California’s largest business school, will send off its first group of...
58 - Grammy-nominated Boston Early Music Festival Re-mounts Acclaimed Evening of Chamber Opera on June 13 at Boston’s Jordan Hall
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-May 21, 2009 - Due to popular demand, the Boston Early Music Festival will give opera lovers a second chance to enjoy its Evening of Chamber Opera on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 8pm at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall (30 Gainsborough Street, Boston, MA), as part of its...
59 - Marcus Theatres® North Shore Cinema Renovations Complete
MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-May 21, 2009 - Marcus Theatres®, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE:MCS), today announced the completion of renovations at its North Shore Cinema in Mequon, Wis., a northern Milwaukee suburb. The cutting-edge and innovative renovations have transformed the...
60 - Dax Foundation Launches New Performing Arts Charitable Trust to Benefit Exceptional Arts & Theater Companies
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2009 - The Dax Foundation – a Los Angeles-based private, non-profit philanthropic foundation dedicated to helping people and animals around the world - announced today that it is significantly increasing its support for the arts by establishing its new...
61 - ANSYS in the Spotlight with Festival Stage Engineering Simulation
SOUTHPOINTE, Pa.-(Business Wire)-May 18, 2009 - ANSYS, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANSS), a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, today announced that an on-location stage in the recent James Bond film was engineered using its software. In...
62 - Endeavor and the William Morris Agency Merge
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-April 27, 2009 - In a landmark deal, two of the leading entertainment agencies, Endeavor and the William Morris Agency, today announced a merger of both companies. The new agency will be called William Morris Endeavor (WME) Entertainment. The transaction...
63 - Cinemark Holdings, Inc. Announces First Quarter Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
PLANO, Texas-(Business Wire)-April 27, 2009 - Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CNK), a leading motion picture exhibitor, today announced that the Company will release its fiscal first quarter 2009 results before the market opens on Thursday, May 7, 2009, to be followed by a conference call at 8:30 a.m...
64 - LEGOLAND® Windsor Taps RealD 3D Technology for Imagination Theatre
LONDON & LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-April 27, 2009 - LEGOLAND® Windsor and RealD have partnered to upgrade the park’s Imagination Theatre with state-of-the-art RealD 3D technology. The theatre’s dual projector system has been replaced with a single digital projector and RealD’s award...
65 - The Marcus Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend
MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-April 21, 2009 - Directors of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE:MCS) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.085 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid May 15, 2009 to shareholders of record on May 1, 2009. The Board of Directors also declared a...
66 - Popular Radio Show This American Life Returns to the Big Screen with Acclaimed Host Ira Glass and Special Guests for a One Night Event in over 400 Movie Theaters across America
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-March 9, 2009 - Ira Glass, host of Chicago Public Radio’s critically-acclaimed This American Life, returns to movie screens with a special live simulcast performance of the radio show for one night, Thursday, April 23rd originating from the Skirball Center for the...
67 - The Institute for Spirituality and Psychology Invites You to Attend a Benefit Evening of Conversation, Music and Theater: Thursday, March 19th, 6:30 - 9:30pm in San Francisco
-(Business Wire)-March 9, 2009 - The Institute for Spirituality and Psychology: Who: The Institute for Spirituality and Psychology play only - $15 Advance ticket purchase recommended at http://isp.eventbrite.com/ Where: Unitarian Universalist Church 1187 Franklin Street at Geary San Francisco, CA...
68 - Wilshire Theatre Beverly Hills to Receive $5 Million Lead Grant from Cheryl and Haim Saban
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-March 6, 2009 - The Beverly Hills Performing Arts Center (“BHPAC”) today announced that it has received a lead donation of $5 million from philanthropists Cheryl and Haim Saban for the continuing restoration of the Wilshire Theatre Beverly Hills’s...
69 - In Ticketing Announces Exclusive Partnership with Elevation Group
SAN RAFAEL, Calif.-(Business Wire)-March 5, 2009 - In Ticketing, the premiere technology company providing ticketing services and e-commerce solutions for bands, venues and festivals, celebrates their 10TH Anniversary in 2009 and today announced the exclusive ticketing partnership with Elevation...
70 - Cardinal Bank Community Fund Awards $10,000 To Benefit The Hylton Performing Arts Center
TYSONS CORNER, Va.-(Business Wire)-March 4, 2009 - Cardinal Bank (NASDAQ:CFNL) announced today that the Cardinal Bank Community Fund has awarded $10,000 to the College of Visual and Performing Arts at George Mason University to benefit the Hylton Performing Arts Center. This gift will provide...
71 - Aisha Tyler Releases New Comedy Special on DVD, Aisha Tyler is Lit: Live at The Fillmore
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-February 24, 2009 - Fresh from roles on 24, Balls of Fury, Bedtime Stories and her smash breakout on Friends, Aisha Tyler returns to her stand-up comedy roots with a smokin’ hot performance that will make you laugh until you sweat! Fans first fell in love with Aisha...
72 - Jordan Participates in the Kennedy Center’s Arabesque Festival
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-February 24, 2009 - From February 23 to March 15, 2009, the Kennedy Center will present Arabesque: Arts of the Arab World; an unprecedented three-week celebration of Arab arts and culture that includes music, dance, theatre as well as exhibitions of art, jewelry...
73 - Census Bureau Daily Feature for Sunday, February 22: Famous Movie’s 75th
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-February 22, 2009 - Profile America — Sunday, February 22nd. Many movies from the 1930s are all but forgotten, but one that was released 75 years ago today is still enjoyed and rated highly by critics. The movie was “It Happened One Night,” a screwball romantic...
74 - Brian Gott Named Publisher of Variety
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-February 20, 2009 - Variety (www.variety.com), the world's premier source of entertainment news, announces several organizational changes within its senior management team. Brian Gott will assume the role of Publisher, responsible for the day-to-day management of Variety...
75 - Census Bureau Black History Month Feature for Friday, February 13
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - Profile America for the 13th day of Black History Month. Lorraine Hansberry — the first African-American woman to have a play produced on Broadway — was greatly influenced by her realtor father. His landmark suit to overturn restrictive covenants...
76 - “Nighttime Traffic” Musical Premieres February 26-March 1 at Boston University
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Nighttime Traffic, a new musical with book, music and lyrics by Boston University senior Theatre Arts major Alex Wyse, premieres February 26-March 1 at Boston University. Produced under the guidance of award-winning playwright and Boston University...
77 - San Jose Repertory Theatre Presents the World Premiere of The Kite Runner
SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - San Jose Repertory Theatre will present the world premiere of the stage adaptation of Khaled Hosseini’s international best-selling novel, The Kite Runner – a haunting story of friendship and redemption in modern Afghanistan. Adapted by Bay...
78 - San Francisco Waldorf High School Students to Present Unique Eurythmy Dance Performance
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - San Francisco Waldorf School, an independent, co-educational, non-sectarian school, announced its fourteenth annual gala performance of the unique art of Eurythmy February 14th and 15th in San Francisco. Eurythmy, an enlivening of the art of dance...
79 - Fitch Downgrades Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center (Georgia) Revs to 'A'; Outlook Negative
SANTIAGO, Chile-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Fitch Ratings downgrades the underlying long-term rating to 'A' from 'AA-' on approximately $187.6 million of outstanding revenue bonds issued on behalf of the Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center Inc.'s (the Center), Georgia. Revenue bonds are an...
80 - Sixth Annual San Francisco Theater Festival Set for Sunday, July 26, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - The sixth annual San Francisco Theater Festival, a free one-day extravaganza of 100 shows on 14 stages has been scheduled for Sunday, July 26, 2009, from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Yerba Buena Gardens arts complex. This unique festival, which...
81 - Census Bureau Daily Feature for Tuesday, February 10: Famous Play’s 60th
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Profile America — Tuesday, February 10th. A play considered by many critics to be an American classic opened on Broadway on this date 60 years ago — Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman.” The story of a man’s professional and moral failure...
82 - Dialysis-or-Death Play Who Lives? to Feature Transplant Recipient
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Who Lives?, a morally complex play chronicling the 1960’s anonymous citizens committee who determined the life-or-death fate of kidney patients applying for dialysis, will feature veteran stage actor and two-time kidney transplant recipient R...
83 - Image Entertainment Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement with “America’s Got Talent” Winner Terry Fator
CHATSWORTH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Image Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:DISK), a leading independent licensee, producer and distributor of home entertainment programming in North America, announced today that it has signed an exclusive agreement with Terry Fator to produce and...
84 - Census Bureau Black History Month Feature for Sunday, February 8
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-February 8, 2009 - Profile America for the eighth day of Black History Month. When noted opera singers in the world are discussed, the name Leontyne Price is sure to come up. For years, she sang in the great opera houses of the world but got her start as a child singing in...
85 - New Repertory Theatre Names Kate Warner New Artistic Director
WATERTOWN, Mass.-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - New Repertory Theatre announces that Kate Warner, nationally known, award-winning director from Atlanta-based Dad’s Garage Theatre Company, is its new Artistic Director. “Kate Warner is a natural leader,” said Michael McCay, Chairman of the...
86 - Tuaca Celebrates Pop Culture Phenomenon in Body Art Ball Evolution Tour
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - From Kabuki theater to henna tattoos, many cultures have used body art as a means of self expression throughout time. From February 8 to April 20, Tuaca Italian liqueur will bring its Body Art Ball Evolution tour to nine cities throughout the United...
87 - Campus Card Sales Veteran, Mike Faherty, Joins Event Innovation Inc.
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - Event Innovation, a Washington, D.C. based enterprise software company for sports arenas, concerts, and performing arts theaters, announced today the addition of Mike Faherty to the team to lead the sales division in the Mid-Atlantic region. “We are...
88 - Ford’s Theatre Reopens Doors on February 11 for the Bicentennial of Lincoln’s Birth
-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - After an 18-month renovation process, Ford’s Theatre Society, in partnership with the National Park Service, will reopen the doors of Ford’s Theatre. On Wednesday, February 11, the theatre will host a morning press conference and star-studded evening event...
89 - Women in Film Hosts Sundance Panel and Award Event
PISCATAWAY, N.J. & LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Women In Film, (“WIF”) the leading non-profit organization dedicated to women in the global entertainment industry, hosted its third annual panel discussion, “A New Social Consciousness in Film,” at this year's Sundance...
90 - Join the Twin Cities Oscar Night® America Party to Benefit the Minnesota AIDS Project
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - The excitement and glamour of Hollywood are coming to Minneapolis on Oscar Night. Twin Cities residents can experience the thrills and surprises of the 81st Academy Awards® on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at Minnesota’s own Oscar Night America party...
91 - Florida’s First Salsa Dancing Theatrical Play
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - Millo Aldea, Art Director of IDEAS in Orlando, Florida, producer of the first online salsa dancing reality series and creator of SalsaDynasty.com, writes and directs Florida's first salsa dancing theatrical play. For many years, salsa dancing has...
92 - The 2009 Texas Medal of Arts Awards Honors the Brightest Lone Stars
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2009 - The Texas Cultural Trust, (www.txculturaltrust.org) announced today the recipients of its bi-annual Texas Medal of Arts Awards, celebrating the state’s legendary artists, entertainers, and art patrons. The Texas Cultural Trust will pay tribute to...
93 - AFP and relaxnews Launch the First Worldwide Leisure Newswire
PARIS-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - The international news agency AFP and leisure news service relaxnews joined forces Monday to launch the first global newswire devoted to leisure and lifestyle coverage at the Fondation Cartier in Paris. The new service aims to tap into a market with high...
94 - Gregg Seibert Appointed Executive Vice President of Cablevision Systems Corporation
BETHPAGE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 12, 2009 - Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE:CVC) today announced that Gregg Seibert will join the company as an executive vice president of Cablevision Systems Corporation, effective later this month. In this newly created role, Mr. Seibert, 53, will...
95 - The Legendary Osmonds Return to The Osmonds Theater in 2009 in Branson, Missouri
BRANSON, Mo.-(Business Wire)-January 12, 2009 - The legendary Osmonds will return to The Osmonds Theater in Branson, Missouri to perform several engagements in 2009, it was announced today by Jimmy Osmond. Celebrating 50 years in show business and having just returned from a sold-out world concert...
96 - Nevada Ballet Theatre Appoints James Canfield as Its New Artistic Director
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 9, 2009 - Following an international search, Nevada Ballet Theatre announced today that James Canfield has been chosen as the Company’s next artistic director. Canfield had served as the Company’s interim artistic director since March 2008, and was the...
97 - Australians in Film Heath Ledger Scholarship Announces Judges and Benefactors
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - The Australians in Film (AiF) Heath Ledger Scholarship has named Oscar ® & Emmy nominated, Golden Globe winning actress Rachel Griffiths, Maura Fay Group casting agent Ann Fay, director Gregor Jordan, AiF vice president Paula Paizes and Steve...
98 - Is It Real -- Or Is It Augmented Reality? Total Immersion Introduces Interactive 3D Live Show™ – Platform Sets the Scene for Next-Gen Live Presentations
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - A theater demonstration delivering the same experience over and over? Quite ho-hum. Imagine, instead, a live demo that brings guests into the story, enabling them to interact with 3D characters in real-time — and is never the same twice. Now that’s...
99 - Tix Corporation to Present at the 11th Annual ICR XChange Conference
STUDIO CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - Tix Corporation (Nasdaq:TIXC), a leading integrated entertainment company providing discount and premium ticketing services, event and branded merchandising, and production/promotion of live concert and theatrical events, today announced that...
100 - Park City’s Egyptian Theatre Offers New Sponsor Incentives
PARK CITY, Utah-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - Park City’s Egyptian Theatre is expanding its season sponsorship benefits to include the theatre’s two new private skybox balconies with VIP tickets to all events at the Egyptian Theatre. Each skybox balcony is equipped with 8-10 seats to...
101 - Leicester Theatre Trust Implements New Software-Based Communications Solution from NEC Philips
LONDON & TOKYO-(Business Wire)-January 5, 2009 - NEC Corporation today announced that Leicester Theatre Trust (LTT) has turned to NEC Philips Unified Solutions to implement a revolutionary communications solution to match the innovative nature of Leicester’s new Curve theatre – a £61...
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