There's no rhyme or reason to deny that composer, rapper, lyricist and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda has crazy lyrical skills that are reflected in his comedic hip-hop improv show and Pivot TV series, Freestyle Love Supreme, or that he has the creative vision to write and star in a four-time Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical like "In the Heights." Well he's at it again, and theater lovers are in for another treat with the upcoming release of his latest off-Broadway musical, "Hamilton."
It's been a long time coming, but Broadway's Great White Way is getting a much needed splash of color and diversity. Cuban-American icon Gloria Estefan and her husband Emilio announced they are working on a musical called "On Your Feet!" based on Estefan's life and Grammy award-winning hits.
While the cultures of Latino-Americans, Italian-Americans and Latinos and Italians from their respective countries are all very different in their own ways, the cultural representations and typecasting of the gangster and criminal roles in Hollyood often parallel each other.
On Sunday, June 8, along with the cast and writers of "Jersey Boys," the legendary actor/director promoted his latest film, "Jersey Boys," as a part of press junket at New York's historic Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
Legendary actor and director Clint Eastwood is still on top of his game at 84 — the dapper, witty and sharply dressed movie icon continues to turn up the charm, make people laugh and seize opportunities. The director of "Million Dollar Baby" and "Jersey Boys," shared his passion for his latest project and praised the music and the strong cast that he helped to carefully assemble.
The nominations for the 2014 Tony Awards were released Tuesday morning with "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" leading the pack for best new musical.
