George Hamilton News

On behalf of the Gisela Johnson and the Johnson family, we are informing you that Emmy winning comedic actor, Arte Johnson has passed at 1:45am, July 3rd, 2019.  There are no services planned.  His ashes will be taken to his home away from home in HI, were a private ceremony will be held.

The doctor is in, as Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan stepped into the role of Dr. Pomatter in the hit musical Waitress this week! To celebrate the star's return to Broadway, we asked our BroadwayWorld readers to name what other roles they'd love to see him step into. Now we've compiled some of the most popular answers for you to enjoy! Check out all the dream casting below!

Today, TAZO unveils plans to launch its first overnight camp experience for grownups, helmed by guest Camp Director and beloved Drag Star Alyssa Edwards. Under the new "Brew the Unexpected" campaign, inspired by the brand's spirit of exploration and discovery, TAZO is encouraging people to get out of their comfort zones and seek out the unexpected in new ways. The impetus behind "Brew the Unexpected" comes from the brand's late founder, Steven Smith, who dedicated his life traveling the world to uncover and create unique blends of tea with surprise and delight in every cup.

Blue Fox Entertainment has released the new official U.S. trailer and poster for the tense Irish drama THE DELINQUENT SEASON, starring Cillian Murphy (28 DAYS LATER, INCEPTION), Andrew Scott (PRIDE, SPECTRE), Eva Birthistle (BROOKLYN, IMAGINE ME & YOU) and Catherine Walker (A DARK SONG, PATRICK'S DAY). It was written and directed by Mark O'Rowe (BROKEN, BOY A) and will be opening day and date, in limited U.S. theaters and on VOD November 9, 2018. 

Celebrated stage impresario, Tony Spinosa, has spent the past four weeks in the Valley, training nearly forty local performers to dance in Valley Youth Theatre's (VYT) upcoming production of, Newsies, running August 10 through August 26, at the Herberger Theater Center. The production is presented by Valley Toyota Dealers and sponsored in part by Edward Jones.  It is directed by VYT's Producing Artistic Director of 22 years, Bobb Cooper.

Five-time Grammy-Award nominated musician and singer/songwriter, GORDON LIGHTFOOT, returns to Minneapolis as part of the BMO Harris Bank Living Legends series at the historic State Theatre (805 Hennepin Ave.) on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. The evening of classic hits includes "If You Could Read My Mind," "Carefree Highway," "Sundown", as well as deep cuts for lifelong fans.  He'll also share behind the scenes stories from his legendary 50 year career.

The Muny announced today that Tony nominees Christopher Sieber and Jennifer Simard will star as the stoically affluent Daddy Warbucks and the deliciously wicked Miss Hannigan, respectively, in the theatre's centennial season production of Annie, July 18 - 25. Annie is directed by John Tartaglia and choreographed by Jessica Hartman with music direction by Colin Welford. Annie is proudly sponsored by Edward Jones.

Lipton is bringing families together around the table this summer with two new iced herbal teas. With no added sweeteners, artificial flavors or caffeine, these teas feature a combination of fruity aromas and hibiscus flowers and are available in two delicious varieties:

The Muny announced today its full cast, design and production teams for the theatre's centennial season production of Annie, July 18 -25. 

To kick off Memorial Day weekend a little early and celebrate summer, KFC today opened a sweepstakes to enter for a chance to win the summer's must-have pool float: the limited-edition KFC Colonel floatie. In the likeness of Colonel Sanders and in the shape of a ridable raft, the KFC Colonel floatie features special holders for a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken and your favorite beverage.

Lipton and WE are working together to empower 80,000 women in tea farming communities across Kenya by providing them access to financial and business skills training. Program participants will learn financial fundamentals from budgeting and cost-pricing to creating business plans and applying for loans in addition to:

KFC announced the return of world renowned and famously sun-crisped actor George Hamilton as the Extra Crispy Colonel to launch its newest menu item, the Crispy Colonel: a classic chicken filet, hand-breaded in our kitchens and made to order by the KFC fried chicken experts with mayo and pickles on a bun. Customers will get a piping hot, Extra Crispy chicken sandwich made just for them every single time with the unmistakably crispy, fresh-out-of-the fryer, golden brown crunch only KFC can provide.

The new, vérité-styled docucomedy “Life After QVC,” starring former QVC tv host Dale Guy Madison, will make its world premiere at the 26th annual Independent Filmmakers Showcase (IFS) Film Festival, set to take place May 9- 20, 2018 at various venues throughout Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. IFS's main programming will be held at the Pacific Arclight Theatre Stadium 14 at the Grove, located at 189 The Grove Dr. in Los Angeles. For more information about the festival and screening times, visit www.ifsfilm.com. (The festival lineup and program guide is scheduled to be released on its website on April 20, 2018.)

The Drama League has announced, today, Tony® Award-winners Harriet Harris, Julie White, and Tony Award-nominee Christopher Sieber will announce the2018 Drama League Awards Nominees.

The Muny announced today that Tony nominees Christopher Sieber and Jennifer Simard will star as the stoically affluent Daddy Warbucks and the deliciously wicked Miss Hannigan, respectively, in the theatre's centennial season production of Annie, July 18 - 25. Annie is directed by John Tartaglia and choreographed by Jessica Hartman with music direction by Colin Welford. Annie is proudly sponsored by Edward Jones.