Entertainment News

June 15, 2010

Broadway takes a bow as Tonys sealed with a kiss

Tonys host Sean Hayes opened the ceremony with a bit of political humour by welcoming "any closeted right-wing politicians watching the show in secret".

He also shared a warm moment with his Promises co-star, Kristin Chenoweth, that doubled as a riposte to a Newsweek writer who questioned whether openly gay men like Hayes could play love-struck straight men like his character in Promises.

"I just wanted to say, break a leg, you're gonna be great," Chenoweth said - after which the two looked longingly at each other, and then exchanged a long, smouldering kiss. – The New York Times

June 14, 2010

Photo Coverage: Tony Winners Portrait Booth

Last night, June 13, the 64th Annual Tony Awards were held at Radio City Musical Hall. Hosted by PROMISES, PROMISES star Sean Hayes and Broadcast on CBS, ...industry vets (Katie Finneran – BroadwayWorld.com

June 13, 2010

Backstage at the Tony Awards

Katie Finneran said what inspired her Tony-winning perf on "Promises, Promises," was the kudosfest. "It was watching the Tony Awards. It was really about watching it on TV, the Broadway shows."

Finneran said she felt a part of the first act, though her character doesn't come on until the second. "I have a toilet connected to the first box in the house, so I can actually watch the show from my toilet. I call it a view from the loo." – Variety

June 13, 2010

Broadway set to fete the best with Tony Awards

This year's 64th annual Tony Awards will be hosted by Will & Grace star Sean Hayes, who is nominated for best actor in a musical with Promises, Promises. Celebrity presenters will include Katie Holmes, Angela Lansbury, Cate Blanchett, Antonio Banderas and Laura Linney.

Hayes, a gay actor who was at the centre of a recent controversy when a Newsweek magazine writer criticized his portrayal of a straight character in Promises, Promises, told reporters in a conference call that he and co-star, Kristin Chenoweth, will perform at the Tonys, but he did not give away details.

He said that Tony producers had planned numbers from several shows and that Green Day would perform, but he did not elaborate or address the Newsweek controversy. – Reuters

May 27, 2010

Norton Herrick Honored With The University of Maimi President's Medal

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NORTON HERRICK HONORED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI PRESIDENT’S MEDAL

Coral Gables, FL (May 27, 2010) – Norton Herrick, head of a prominent motion picture and theatrical production and financing company, received the University of Miami’s Presidential Medal on May 24, 2010 during a private luncheon on the Coral Gables campus.

May 26, 2010

Presidential honor

In recognition of the $32 million collection of rare films and television programs that he recently donated to the University of Miami’s School of Communication, successful entrepreneur and philanthropist Norton Herrick received the UM President’s Medal on May 24 during a private ceremony and luncheon on the Coral Gables campus.

May 24, 2010

Norton Herrick receives President's Medal from University of Miami

Norton Herrick receives the President's Medal from the University of Miami in recognition of his support of the motion picture industry and the University of Miami School of Communication.

May 3, 2010

Drama Desk nomination for Promises, Promises

Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning actors Brian Stokes Mitchell (Ragtime, Man of La Mancha) and Cady Huffman (The Producers, Will Rogers Follies) announced the nominations for the 55th annual Drama Desk Awards May 3 at 9:30 AM at the New York Friars Club.

April 22, 2010

BEHIND THE SCENES OF A MOVIE SET

Actor Hayden Christensen and director Brad Anderson talk to Dateline NBC's Chris Hansen about shooting "The Vanishing on 7th Street" in Detroit.

February 24, 2010

University of Miami receives $32M `cinematic treasure trove'

February 24, 2010 - Miami - The UM's School of Communication received what is described as a ``substantial collection of moving image materials'' valued at $32 million from Norton Herrick, chairman of Herrick Entertainment. – The Miami Herald