2023 is a milestone year for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (Aaadt) and its artistic director emerita Judith Jamison. On May 10, Jamison celebrated her 80th birthday, and on Nov. 29, the dance company will hold its annual opening night gala celebrating its 65th season; founder Alvin Ailey and a group of Black dancers first performed under the Aaadt name in New York City in March of 1958.
“Numbers and ages really do matter,” says Jamison, a Philadelphia native who began dance training at the age of 6 at the Judimar School of Dance. “I love when people say, ‘The number doesn’t matter.’ Oh, yes it does when you’ve been dancing most of your life. It matters a whole lot because your body is catching up to what craziness you were doing as a dancer. At 80, everything doesn’t work the same way. And that’s the challenge, finding out, what can I do?...
“Numbers and ages really do matter,” says Jamison, a Philadelphia native who began dance training at the age of 6 at the Judimar School of Dance. “I love when people say, ‘The number doesn’t matter.’ Oh, yes it does when you’ve been dancing most of your life. It matters a whole lot because your body is catching up to what craziness you were doing as a dancer. At 80, everything doesn’t work the same way. And that’s the challenge, finding out, what can I do?...
- 11/27/2023
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lelia Goldoni, who was cast in the lead role for John Cassavette’s race-centered film “Shadows,” died over the weekend at the age of 86.
The actress died on Saturday at the Actors Fund Home in Engelwood, New Jersey, Goldoni’s friend, Jd Sobol, told TheWrap on Thursday.
The New York City native was born on Oct. 1, 1936, and got her start in the entertainment business during the 1940s, with one of her first roles being a cameo in Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s “House of Strangers” in 1949. That same year she also had a role in John Huston’s “We Were Strangers.”
Martin Scorsese later brought Goldoni on to star as a friend of Ellen Burnstyn’s character in his 1974 film “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.” Her resume also included performing in the original “The Italian Job” (1969), John Schlesinger’s “The Day of the Locust” (1975) and Robert Mulligan’s “Bloodbrothers.”
Goldoni, who...
The actress died on Saturday at the Actors Fund Home in Engelwood, New Jersey, Goldoni’s friend, Jd Sobol, told TheWrap on Thursday.
The New York City native was born on Oct. 1, 1936, and got her start in the entertainment business during the 1940s, with one of her first roles being a cameo in Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s “House of Strangers” in 1949. That same year she also had a role in John Huston’s “We Were Strangers.”
Martin Scorsese later brought Goldoni on to star as a friend of Ellen Burnstyn’s character in his 1974 film “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.” Her resume also included performing in the original “The Italian Job” (1969), John Schlesinger’s “The Day of the Locust” (1975) and Robert Mulligan’s “Bloodbrothers.”
Goldoni, who...
- 7/28/2023
- by Raquel "Rocky" Harris
- The Wrap
Lelia Goldoni, who sparkled as the lead in John Cassavettes’ Shadows and played a friend of Ellen Burstyn’s character in Martin Scorsese’s Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, has died. She was 86.
Goldoni died Saturday at The Actors Fund Home in Englewood, New Jersey, her friend Jd Sobol announced.
Goldoni also appeared in the original The Italian Job (1969), in John Schlesinger’s The Day of the Locust (1975), in Philip Kaufman’s remake of Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) and in Robert Mulligan’s Bloodbrothers (1978).
A second cousin of famed New York Yankees shortstop Phil Rizzuto, Lelia Vita Goldoni was born in New York on Oct. 1, 1936. She was raised in Los Angeles, where she was one of the Lester Horton Dancers alongside Alvin Ailey and Carmen de Lavallade.
Goldoni studied acting with Jeff Corey and at age 19 moved back to New York, where she became a student at a drama...
Goldoni died Saturday at The Actors Fund Home in Englewood, New Jersey, her friend Jd Sobol announced.
Goldoni also appeared in the original The Italian Job (1969), in John Schlesinger’s The Day of the Locust (1975), in Philip Kaufman’s remake of Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) and in Robert Mulligan’s Bloodbrothers (1978).
A second cousin of famed New York Yankees shortstop Phil Rizzuto, Lelia Vita Goldoni was born in New York on Oct. 1, 1936. She was raised in Los Angeles, where she was one of the Lester Horton Dancers alongside Alvin Ailey and Carmen de Lavallade.
Goldoni studied acting with Jeff Corey and at age 19 moved back to New York, where she became a student at a drama...
- 7/27/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Kennedy Center Honors selections for 2022 are George Clooney, Amy Grant, Gladys Knight, Tania León and U2. These veteran artists were honored Sunday, December 4, in Washington, D.C.. CBS and Paramount+ will air the ceremony tonight on Wednesday, December 28.
Clooney is an Oscar-winning producer and actor who first gained fame on the medical drama series “E.R.” Grant is a legendary contemporary Christian and pop singer. Knight is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a gospel, soul and R&b star. León is a Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, conductor and educator. Irish musicians U2 are also members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
SEEKennedy Center Honors: 50 entertainers who deserve to be selected
Here is the complete list of performers and presenters to be seen on the two-hour program. Producers might alter the order as presented to the in-person audience.
George Clooney
Intro by Julia Roberts...
Clooney is an Oscar-winning producer and actor who first gained fame on the medical drama series “E.R.” Grant is a legendary contemporary Christian and pop singer. Knight is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a gospel, soul and R&b star. León is a Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, conductor and educator. Irish musicians U2 are also members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
SEEKennedy Center Honors: 50 entertainers who deserve to be selected
Here is the complete list of performers and presenters to be seen on the two-hour program. Producers might alter the order as presented to the in-person audience.
George Clooney
Intro by Julia Roberts...
- 12/28/2022
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Debbie Allen was honored with the 2021 Governors Award on Sunday at the 73rd annual Emmy Awards for her contributions to television as an actress, writer, producer, director, dancer and choreographer. She’s also being lauded by the Television Academy for inspiring and mentoring youth from marginalized communities in the arts.
“Let this moment resonate with women across the world and across this country, from Texas to Afghanistan,” said Allen during her acceptance speech. “For young people, who have no vote, who can’t even get a vaccine—they’re inheriting the world that we live in and where we lead them. It’s time for you to claim your power. Play your voice, sing your song, tell your stories. It will make us a better place. Your turn.”
The multihyphenate has a total of 20 Emmy nominations under her belt, including five wins and tonight’s special honor. Last weekend she...
“Let this moment resonate with women across the world and across this country, from Texas to Afghanistan,” said Allen during her acceptance speech. “For young people, who have no vote, who can’t even get a vaccine—they’re inheriting the world that we live in and where we lead them. It’s time for you to claim your power. Play your voice, sing your song, tell your stories. It will make us a better place. Your turn.”
The multihyphenate has a total of 20 Emmy nominations under her belt, including five wins and tonight’s special honor. Last weekend she...
- 9/20/2021
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
The Television Academy said Thursday that Debbie Allen will receive the 2021 Governors Award, bestowed on the dancer-choreographer-actress-writer-producer-director “for her unprecedented achievements in television and her commitment to inspire and engage marginalized youth through dance, theater arts and mentorship.”
Allen will be recognized during the Primetime Emmy Awards telecast September 19 on CBS and Paramount+.
The award honors an individual or organization whose achievement is so exceptional and universal in nature that it goes beyond the scope of annual Emmy Awards recognition, the academy said.
“Debbie Allen has been a creative voice for a generation of performers and storytellers and has left an indelible mark on the television industry,” Governors Award selection committee co-chair Eva Basler said. Added co-chair Debra Curtis: “Debbie’s commitment to mentoring underserved communities has been nothing short of extraordinary. She has shared her gift and love of dance and choreography with countless aspiring performers across the globe.
Allen will be recognized during the Primetime Emmy Awards telecast September 19 on CBS and Paramount+.
The award honors an individual or organization whose achievement is so exceptional and universal in nature that it goes beyond the scope of annual Emmy Awards recognition, the academy said.
“Debbie Allen has been a creative voice for a generation of performers and storytellers and has left an indelible mark on the television industry,” Governors Award selection committee co-chair Eva Basler said. Added co-chair Debra Curtis: “Debbie’s commitment to mentoring underserved communities has been nothing short of extraordinary. She has shared her gift and love of dance and choreography with countless aspiring performers across the globe.
- 8/12/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Iconic director, performer and choreographer Debbie Allen has been selected to receive the Television Academy’s 2021 Governors Award, “in recognition of her numerous contributions to the television medium through multiple creative forms and her philanthropic endeavors around the world.”
Allen, a staple in TV and film for decades, was chosen by the Television Academy’s Board of Governors “for her unprecedented achievements in television and her commitment to inspire and engage marginalized youth through dance, theater arts and mentorship,” the org said. She’ll receive the award during CBS’ telecast of the 73rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 19.
Last year, Tyler Perry and The Perry Foundation were honored with the award. Other recent recipients include “Star Trek,” Itvs, “American Idol,” A+E Networks, Marian Dougherty, June Foray, John Walsh and the It Gets Better Project, co-founded by Dan Savage and Terry Miller.
The Governors Award is handed out to...
Allen, a staple in TV and film for decades, was chosen by the Television Academy’s Board of Governors “for her unprecedented achievements in television and her commitment to inspire and engage marginalized youth through dance, theater arts and mentorship,” the org said. She’ll receive the award during CBS’ telecast of the 73rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 19.
Last year, Tyler Perry and The Perry Foundation were honored with the award. Other recent recipients include “Star Trek,” Itvs, “American Idol,” A+E Networks, Marian Dougherty, June Foray, John Walsh and the It Gets Better Project, co-founded by Dan Savage and Terry Miller.
The Governors Award is handed out to...
- 8/12/2021
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The name Alvin Ailey is synonymous with modern dance everywhere. The legendary dancer, director, and choreographer predominated contemporary dance through the latter half of the 20th century under the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, democratizing the art form with his racially diverse company and emotionally driven movements that spoke directly to the Black American experience. An eponymous documentary tribute to Ailey’s momentous life’s work offers a moving archive of his most momentous achievements, including his masterpiece “Revelations,” but struggles — as many of his friends and collaborators did — to fully understand the man behind the myth. Like all geniuses, an exceedingly rare class of true artists, Alvin Ailey surrendered most of himself to the gods of creativity.
Using audio interviews with Ailey from the end of his life as a guiding narration, director Jamila Wignot weaves a pastiche of archival footage from the Deep South, New York City in the ’70s,...
Using audio interviews with Ailey from the end of his life as a guiding narration, director Jamila Wignot weaves a pastiche of archival footage from the Deep South, New York City in the ’70s,...
- 1/30/2021
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
By Gregg Goldstein
Jamila Wignot has won two Peabody awards and an Emmy for producing and directing documentaries. This week in Cannes’ digital market, Cinetic Media is screening 20 minutes of footage of her third feature-length directorial effort, “Ailey,” for individual buyers. The Insignia Films production examines the life of the pioneering choreographer Alvin Ailey, using his own words and interviews with luminaries such as Ailey’s muse and successor, Judith Jamison. Variety spoke with Wignot about the project, her experiences as a Black filmmaker and changes she hopes to see in the industry.
— Gregg Goldstein
How did you get involved with “Ailey?”
It came to me through Insignia. They saw that there hadn’t been a film on Ailey in quite some time. And it was like having the greatest gift placed into my lap, because his work is very meaningful to me. In college, the Black student group on...
Jamila Wignot has won two Peabody awards and an Emmy for producing and directing documentaries. This week in Cannes’ digital market, Cinetic Media is screening 20 minutes of footage of her third feature-length directorial effort, “Ailey,” for individual buyers. The Insignia Films production examines the life of the pioneering choreographer Alvin Ailey, using his own words and interviews with luminaries such as Ailey’s muse and successor, Judith Jamison. Variety spoke with Wignot about the project, her experiences as a Black filmmaker and changes she hopes to see in the industry.
— Gregg Goldstein
How did you get involved with “Ailey?”
It came to me through Insignia. They saw that there hadn’t been a film on Ailey in quite some time. And it was like having the greatest gift placed into my lap, because his work is very meaningful to me. In college, the Black student group on...
- 6/25/2020
- by Gregg Goldstein
- Variety Film + TV
Here are the people who are planning on attending the annual Kennedy Center Honors on the evening of December 2:
Cher, an Academy Award-winning actress and legendary singer, most recently seen combining both talents in “Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again.” Philip Glass, an iconic composer whose original work has been used in countless films and TV series, including in “Koyaanisqatsi,” “The Hours,” “Notes on a Scandal,” and “Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters.” Reba McEntire, a modern country music megastar, who has gone on to have an acting career of her own, including a six-season run on a broadcast sitcom named for her. Wayne Shorter, an 11-time Grammy-winning jazz musician, whose many collaborations include playing alongside musical greats across multiple genres. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, Andy Blankenbuehler, and Alex Lacamoire, the creators of “Hamilton,” a musical that you might be familiar with.
Here are two people who will not be in attendance that night,...
Cher, an Academy Award-winning actress and legendary singer, most recently seen combining both talents in “Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again.” Philip Glass, an iconic composer whose original work has been used in countless films and TV series, including in “Koyaanisqatsi,” “The Hours,” “Notes on a Scandal,” and “Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters.” Reba McEntire, a modern country music megastar, who has gone on to have an acting career of her own, including a six-season run on a broadcast sitcom named for her. Wayne Shorter, an 11-time Grammy-winning jazz musician, whose many collaborations include playing alongside musical greats across multiple genres. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, Andy Blankenbuehler, and Alex Lacamoire, the creators of “Hamilton,” a musical that you might be familiar with.
Here are two people who will not be in attendance that night,...
- 11/14/2018
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
“Racial Tolerance: It’s Good for America And good for Criminals!” Harry Belafonte’s second production is a noir keeper, thanks to a top-flight cast and sharp direction by Robert Wise. The big heist is on, but Robert Ryan’s anger management problem all but assures doom and disaster. It’s Wise’s last gritty action picture before moving up to big-scale audience pleasers; he pulls off some slick images with film sensitive to infra-red light.
Odds Against Tomorrow
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Olive Films
1959 / B&W / 1:77 widescreen / 96 min. / Street Date May 29, 2018 / available through the Olive Films website / 24.95
Starring: Harry Belafonte, Robert Ryan, Shelley Winters, Ed Begley, Gloria Grahame, Will Kuluva, Kim Hamilton, Mae Barnes, Richard Bright, Carmen De Lavallade, Lew Gallo, Lois Thorne, Wayne Rogers, Zohra Lampert, Mel Stewart, Cicely Tyson.
Cinematography: Joseph C. Brun
Film Editor: Dede Allen
Original Music: John Lewis
Written by John O. Killens (fronting for Abraham Polonsky), Nelson Gidding,...
Odds Against Tomorrow
Blu-ray
Olive Films
1959 / B&W / 1:77 widescreen / 96 min. / Street Date May 29, 2018 / available through the Olive Films website / 24.95
Starring: Harry Belafonte, Robert Ryan, Shelley Winters, Ed Begley, Gloria Grahame, Will Kuluva, Kim Hamilton, Mae Barnes, Richard Bright, Carmen De Lavallade, Lew Gallo, Lois Thorne, Wayne Rogers, Zohra Lampert, Mel Stewart, Cicely Tyson.
Cinematography: Joseph C. Brun
Film Editor: Dede Allen
Original Music: John Lewis
Written by John O. Killens (fronting for Abraham Polonsky), Nelson Gidding,...
- 5/29/2018
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Singer Emily Estefan paid tribute to her girlfriend in an open and emotional series of messages on Instagram. The daughter of music power couple Gloria and Emilio Estefan posted a photo of herself with another young woman, Gemeny Hernandez, on Instagram on Dec. 16, celebrating their first anniversary together. The posts generated many comments from her followers, some in favor of the singer coming out and professing her affection for another woman, and others against that choice.
“What a shame that the daughter of Gloria Estefan is gay. Just because of love it does not make it right in God’s eyes.
“What a shame that the daughter of Gloria Estefan is gay. Just because of love it does not make it right in God’s eyes.
- 12/19/2017
- by Lena Hansen
- PEOPLE.com
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Gloria Estefan made history by becoming the first Cuban-American to be named a Kennedy Center Honoree. The singer was celebrated on Dec. 3 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., along other artists, including singer Lionel Richie, rapper LL Cool J, television legend Norman Lear and dancer-actress Carmen de Lavallade.
Estefan received the award from her friend, Puerto Rican actress Rita Moreno. “This, ladies and gentlemen, is the stuff of the American dream, and Gloria and I...
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Gloria Estefan made history by becoming the first Cuban-American to be named a Kennedy Center Honoree. The singer was celebrated on Dec. 3 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., along other artists, including singer Lionel Richie, rapper LL Cool J, television legend Norman Lear and dancer-actress Carmen de Lavallade.
Estefan received the award from her friend, Puerto Rican actress Rita Moreno. “This, ladies and gentlemen, is the stuff of the American dream, and Gloria and I...
- 12/8/2017
- by Lena Hansen
- PEOPLE.com
LL Cool J, Gloria Estefan, Lionel Richie, Carmen de Lavallade, and Norman Lear are this year’s five recipients of the 40th Kennedy Center Honors. 40th Kennedy Center Honors The group attended a dinner in their honor hosted by Us Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Dec. 2. The evening was filmed and will air Dec. 29 on CBS. Other stars attended […]
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- 12/5/2017
- by Hillary Luehring-Jones
- Uinterview
[[tmz:video id="0_a7oj85te"]] Gloria Estefan is applauding President Trump for staying home and, for once, not stealing the spotlight from her and several other entertainment legends. We got Gloria Monday at Reagan National in D.C. after her big night with LL Cool J, Lionel Richie, Norman Lear and Carmen de Lavallade at the Kennedy Center Honors. Normally, sitting Presidents always attend the gala, but Trump bowed up -- just the 4th time that's happened. Pay close attention...
- 12/4/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Gloria Estefan just made history! The 60-year-old star became the first Cuban American to receive Kennedy Center Honors. But the "Mi Tierra" singer wasn't the only one that was one of the firsts, LL Cool J became the first rapper to earn the prestigious award. Along with the two musicians, singer-songwriter Lionel Richie, dancer-actress Carmen de Lavallade and TV creator Norman Lear were all honored with the coveted award at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Estefan received her award by her role model and friend, superstar Rita Moreno. "This, ladies and gentlemen, is the stuff of the American dream, and Gloria and I are living every,...
- 12/4/2017
- E! Online
There was a seemingly endless parade of stars at the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony on Sunday night, but two big names were notably missing from the event — President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania.
The first couple previously announced their decision not to attend this year’s ceremony — or host the traditional pre-game reception at the White House — saying they hoped their absence would “allow the honorees to celebrate without any political distraction.”
That announcement came shortly after two of the five honorees, dancer and choreographer Carmen de Lavallade and TV producer Norman Lear, said they planned to skip the...
The first couple previously announced their decision not to attend this year’s ceremony — or host the traditional pre-game reception at the White House — saying they hoped their absence would “allow the honorees to celebrate without any political distraction.”
That announcement came shortly after two of the five honorees, dancer and choreographer Carmen de Lavallade and TV producer Norman Lear, said they planned to skip the...
- 12/4/2017
- by Tierney McAfee
- PEOPLE.com
Since taking office, President Donald Trump has made something of a tradition of bucking tradition, including when it comes to which events he’s chosen to attend or host. Most recently, Trump announced that he and First Lady Melania Trump won’t be attending the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony in Washington, D.C. — and that’s just the latest. Here’s a running list of other events traditionally attended by presidents that Trump has opted out of.
1. The Kennedy Center Honors
The White House announced on Saturday that the president and first lady will not be attending this year’s Kennedy Center Honors,...
1. The Kennedy Center Honors
The White House announced on Saturday that the president and first lady will not be attending this year’s Kennedy Center Honors,...
- 8/22/2017
- by Diana Pearl
- PEOPLE.com
Carmen de Lavallade, a legendary dancer and choreographer, announced Thursday that she will not attend the White House reception thrown partially in her honor prior to the Kennedy Center’s celebration of her contribution to the American arts. With this announcement, de Lavallade becomes the second Kennedy Center Honors award winner to decline attendance to the […]
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- 8/19/2017
- by Jacob Kaye
- Uinterview
The Kennedy Center Honors, which airs annually on CBS, will not be attended by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania, the White House has announced.
VideosTina Fey Crashes Weekend Update, Dings Trump for Charlottesville Response (and Stress Eats)
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders released a statement on Saturday, which revealed Trump’s decision to sit out the ceremony. Honorees include legendary TV writer/producer Norman Lear, NCIS Los Angeles star LL Cool J, multi-platinum recording artists Lionel Richie and Gloria Estefan and dancer Carmen de Lavallade.
The President and First Lady have decided not to participate...
VideosTina Fey Crashes Weekend Update, Dings Trump for Charlottesville Response (and Stress Eats)
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders released a statement on Saturday, which revealed Trump’s decision to sit out the ceremony. Honorees include legendary TV writer/producer Norman Lear, NCIS Los Angeles star LL Cool J, multi-platinum recording artists Lionel Richie and Gloria Estefan and dancer Carmen de Lavallade.
The President and First Lady have decided not to participate...
- 8/19/2017
- TVLine.com
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will not be attending the annual Kennedy Center Honors in December amid a sea of backlash from honorees.
In a statement released Saturday, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said the first family made the decision to skip the awards “to allow the honorees to celebrate without any political distraction.”
She went on to say that the Trumps “extend their sincerest congratulations and well wishes to all of this year’s award recipients for their many accomplishments.”
The announcement comes on the heels of news that television producer Norman Lear, one of the evening’s honorees,...
In a statement released Saturday, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said the first family made the decision to skip the awards “to allow the honorees to celebrate without any political distraction.”
She went on to say that the Trumps “extend their sincerest congratulations and well wishes to all of this year’s award recipients for their many accomplishments.”
The announcement comes on the heels of news that television producer Norman Lear, one of the evening’s honorees,...
- 8/19/2017
- by Dave Quinn
- PEOPLE.com
Legendary TV producer Norman Lear has been announced as one of five of this year’s Kennedy Center honorees, but the “One Day at a Time” creator will boycott the annual White House reception over Donald Trump’s presidency. Gloria Estefan — who will also be honored alongside musician and record producer Lionel Richie, rapper LL Cool J and dancer and choreographer Carmen de Lavallade — says she will attend and use the opportunity to press Trump on his administration’s immigration policy. “This is a presidency that has chosen to neglect totally the arts and humanities — deliberately defund them — and that doesn’t.
- 8/4/2017
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
December’s annual Kennedy Center Honors, the first since the election of Donald Trump, will include prominent cultural figures who have been outspoken critics of the President and particularly his anti-immigration and anti-arts agendas, notably producer and writer Norman Lear. The five honorees chosen for the 40th Honors are singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan, dancer and choreographer Carmen de Lavallade, hip-hop pioneer LL Cool J and musician and record producer Lionel…...
- 8/3/2017
- Deadline TV
The Kennedy Center Honors announced today that its honorees for 2017 will be actress, dancer and choreographer Carmen de Lavallade, singer-songwriter and actress Gloria Estefan, hip hop artist LL Cool J, television writer and producer Norman Lear and renowned musician and record producer Lionel Richie.
- 8/3/2017
- by TV News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Kennedy Center Honors will celebrate the careers of Gloria Estefan, LL Cool J, Norman Lear, Lionel Richie, and Carmen de Lavallade this December in Washington, D.C. Officials announced these five recipients on Thursday. It’s the 40th anniversary of the event in 2017 honoring entertainment artists for their life achievements of impacting American culture. Estefan […]...
- 8/3/2017
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
This year's Kennedy Center honorees will include two singers, a television writer, a dancer — and for the first time, a hip-hop artist.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday announced the recipients of the 2017 Kennedy Center Honors. They are hip-hop artist LL Cool J, singers Gloria Estefan and Lionel Richie, television writer and producer Norman Lear and dancer Carmen de Lavallade.
It's the 40th year of the awards, which honor people who have influenced American culture through the arts.
The honorees will be celebrated at a gala on Dec. 3, featuring performances and tributes...
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday announced the recipients of the 2017 Kennedy Center Honors. They are hip-hop artist LL Cool J, singers Gloria Estefan and Lionel Richie, television writer and producer Norman Lear and dancer Carmen de Lavallade.
It's the 40th year of the awards, which honor people who have influenced American culture through the arts.
The honorees will be celebrated at a gala on Dec. 3, featuring performances and tributes...
- 8/3/2017
- by the Associated Press
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The League of Professional Theatre Women is pleased to present Carmen De Lavallade, actress, dancer, choreographer, for the next Oral History interview. She will sit down with dance journalist Deborah Jowitt to discuss her large body of work. The event will take place on Monday, June 27, 2016 at 600 pm in the Bruno Walter Auditorium of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts on 65th Street amp Amsterdam Avenue. Admission is free, but seats will be on a first-come-first-seated basis.
- 5/26/2016
- by Marianka Swain
- BroadwayWorld.com
The American Theatre Wing Heather Hitchens, President and The Village Voice Peter Barbey, Owner have announced the winners of the 61st Annual Obie Awards. Rajiv Joseph's Guards at the Taj, produced by the Atlantic Theater Company, received the Obie Award for Best New American Play, which is accompanied by a 1,000 prize. Legendary actordancerchoreographer Carmen de Lavallade and renowned playwright A.R. Gurney each received a special Obie Award for Lifetime Achievement. Obie and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning actress Lea DeLaria returned as host of this year's ceremony, which was held at Webster Hall 125 East 11th Street.
- 5/24/2016
- by Jennifer Broski
- BroadwayWorld.com
The American Theatre Wing Heather Hitchens, President and The Village Voice Peter Barbey, Owner have announced the winners of the 61st Annual Obie Awards. Rajiv Joseph's Guards at the Taj, produced by the Atlantic Theater Company, received the Obie Award for Best New American Play, which is accompanied by a 1,000 prize. Legendary actordancerchoreographer Carmen de Lavallade and renowned playwright A.R. Gurney each received a special Obie Award for Lifetime Achievement. Obie and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning actress Lea DeLaria returned as host of this year's ceremony, which was held at Webster Hall 125 East 11th Street.
- 5/24/2016
- by Jennifer Broski
- BroadwayWorld.com
The American Theatre Wing Heather Hitchens, President and The Village Voice Peter Barbey, Owner are thrilled to announce the winners of the 61st Annual Obie Awards. Rajiv Joseph's Guards at the Taj, produced by the Atlantic Theater Company, received the Obie Award for Best New American Play, which is accompanied by a 1,000 prize. Legendary actordancerchoreographer Carmen de Lavallade and renowned playwright A.R. Gurney each received a special Obie Award for Lifetime Achievement. Obie and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning actress Lea DeLaria returned as host of this year's ceremony, which was held at Webster Hall 125 East 11th Street. A complete list of the awards is given below.
- 5/24/2016
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The American Theatre Wing and The Village Voice have announced that legendary actordancerchoreographer Carmen de Lavallade and renowned playwright A.R. Gurney will each receive a special Obie Award for Lifetime Achievement at the 61st Annual Obie Awards, which will be held on Monday, May 23, 2016 at Webster Hall 125 East 11th Street. Tickets to the 2016 Obie Awards are now available via www.ObieAwards.com.
- 5/13/2016
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Dancers Over 40 celebrates diversity in dance with Can't Stop the Music Can't Stop the Dance Diversity All Around Us - featuring DO40 Advisory Board member Jerry Mitchell's new musical comedy, Gotta Dance - the incredible true story of ten determined dreamers who have three things in common they love to dance, they have something to prove and they are all over 60. They battle pain, prejudice, self-doubt and each other for a chance to bust a move at center court in front of 20,000 screaming fans at a national basketball team's half time show. That panel will be moderated by BroadwayWorld's Richie Ridge. Also featured, a celebration of African-American, Hispanic and Asian artists including DO40 member Gus Solomon jr's dance company Paradigm, and members of his company, Carmen de Lavallade, Sarita Allen, Hope Clarke and Karen Brown Dance Theater of Harlem, Complexions, Ailey, Dunham Companies, as well as Dr. Mel A.
- 10/1/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
"Maaaahvaleous!!" Known for directing and designing costumes for The Wiz, a all-black musical retelling of the classic The Wizard of Oz, Geoffrey Holder has just passed at the age of 84. He was also known for starring in such films as James Bond's Live and Let Die, narrating Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and bringing funner commercials for all as a pitchman for the famous 7-Up soft drink. According to his family's attorney Charles M. Mirotznik, the cause of death began with pneumonia, leading to more complications and ultimately, death. Remember his wife Carmen De Lavallade and their son, Léo in this hard time. Geoffrey Lamont Holder was a Trinidadian actor, choreographer, director, dancer, painter, costume designer, singer and voice-over artist.
- 10/7/2014
- ComicBookMovie.com
Geoffrey Holder, the actor, dancer, choreographer, designer and painter, has died at the age of 84.
Holder, who was most widely known for playing villain Baron Samedi in the Bond film Live and let Die, passed away on Sunday (October 5) in Manhattan. His spokesman, Charles M Mirotznik, confirmed the cause as complications relating to pneumonia.
During his varied career, he directed a dance troupe, performed on Broadway and at the Metropolitan Opera, and won Tony Awards for musical direction and costume design for The Wiz.
He was also an accomplished painter, sculptor and photographer, with his work having been shown in galleries such as Washington's Corcoran Gallery. He received a Guggenheim fellowship in painting in 1957.
Holder was born in 1930 in Trinidad and Tobago, moving to New York City in 1954 when he took over his brother's dance company as director and lead performer.
He made his Broadway debut later that year as...
Holder, who was most widely known for playing villain Baron Samedi in the Bond film Live and let Die, passed away on Sunday (October 5) in Manhattan. His spokesman, Charles M Mirotznik, confirmed the cause as complications relating to pneumonia.
During his varied career, he directed a dance troupe, performed on Broadway and at the Metropolitan Opera, and won Tony Awards for musical direction and costume design for The Wiz.
He was also an accomplished painter, sculptor and photographer, with his work having been shown in galleries such as Washington's Corcoran Gallery. He received a Guggenheim fellowship in painting in 1957.
Holder was born in 1930 in Trinidad and Tobago, moving to New York City in 1954 when he took over his brother's dance company as director and lead performer.
He made his Broadway debut later that year as...
- 10/6/2014
- Digital Spy
Geoffrey Holder, the only theater man who at 6 feet, 6 inches could look Tommy Tune right in the eye and say “Abosolutely maaaaah-velous,” died Sunday in New York City. He was 84. Charles M. Mirotznik, a spokesman for the family, told the New York Times the cause was complications of pneumonia.
As well known for the honey-smooth bass-baritone that resonated through countless voice-overs as for the white linen suit and Panama hat that set off his gleaming Caribbean features — saucer eyes, broad-as-the-George-Washington-Bridge smile and shaved head — Holder became an advertising icon in the 1970s and ’80s as the pitchman for 7Up, declaring it “the Un-Cola — you know, Sev’mup – wet, wild, all that…” :
But Holder, born in Trinidad, was much more than a seductive accoutrement to Madison Avenue. He left an enduring stamp on virtually every field in the performing arts, as musician, choreographer, actor, director and designer, winning two Tony...
As well known for the honey-smooth bass-baritone that resonated through countless voice-overs as for the white linen suit and Panama hat that set off his gleaming Caribbean features — saucer eyes, broad-as-the-George-Washington-Bridge smile and shaved head — Holder became an advertising icon in the 1970s and ’80s as the pitchman for 7Up, declaring it “the Un-Cola — you know, Sev’mup – wet, wild, all that…” :
But Holder, born in Trinidad, was much more than a seductive accoutrement to Madison Avenue. He left an enduring stamp on virtually every field in the performing arts, as musician, choreographer, actor, director and designer, winning two Tony...
- 10/6/2014
- by Jeremy Gerard
- Deadline
Geoffrey Holder, a larger-than-life presence in the worlds of movies, stage, TV, art, publishing, music, dance - even advertising - died of pneumonia Sunday, The New York Times reports. He was 84 and a resident at the Lillian Booth Actors Home of The Actors Fund in Englewood, New Jersey. Holder's imposing 6'6" frame could barely contain his many talents, and a 1975 People profile that ran at the time he won two Tonys for his directing and costuming Broadway's groundbreaking The Wiz described him as having "a voice as deep as Othello and as smooth as Caribbean rum." TV watchers will remember...
- 10/6/2014
- by Stephen M. Silverman, @stephenmsilverm
- PEOPLE.com
Geoffrey Holder, a larger-than-life presence in the world of movies, stage, TV, art, publishing music, dance - even advertising - died of pneumonia Sunday, The New York Times reports. He was 84 and a resident at the Lillian Booth Actors Home of The Actors Fund in Englewood, New Jersey. Holder's imposing 6'6" frame could barely contain his many talents, and a 1975 People profile, at the time he won two Tonys for his directing and costuming Broadway's groundbreaking The Wiz, described him as having "a voice as deep as Othello and as smooth as Caribbean rum." TV watchers will remember him as...
- 10/6/2014
- by Stephen M. Silverman, @stephenmsilverm
- PEOPLE.com
Note: Geoffrey Holder, noted dancer, choreographer, actor, composer, designer and painter, died on Sunday in New York. In recognition of his life and work, here's a recent article on 'Carmen & Geoffrey,' the documentary exploring his relationship with wife Carmen De Lavallade, which is now available on Netflix and DVD. I’ve been missing out not knowing much about the work of these two tremendous artists, icons I shall say, of what we regard today as modern dance. Married since 1955 not long after they met after working together in Harold Arlen’s "House of Flowers," Geoffrey Holder and Carmen De Lavallade’s work and personal lives are documented in the...
- 10/6/2014
- by Vanessa Martinez
- ShadowAndAct
Actors' Equity Association announced today that the multi-ethnic Broadway revival of "Tennessee Williams' Streetcar Named Desire" has been selected as the recipient of its Extraordinary Excellence in Diversity on Broadway Award for the 2011-2012 season. The award will be presented at a reception before Equity's national council meeting Tuesday, July 17, at the Equity headquarters in New York City.The award is presented by Equity’s Eastern Regional Equal Employment Opportunity Committee to honor and encourage those who actively promote the goals of diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all who work in the theater. Previous winners include the Broadway productions of "American Idiot," "Billy Elliot," and The Public Theater's "The Merchant of Venice."The current Broadway production of "A Streetcar Named Desire" stars Blair Underwood as Stanley, Nicole Ari Parker as Blanche, Daphne Rubin-Vega as Stella, and Wood Harris as Mitch. The cast also includes Rosa Arredondo, Amelia Campbell,...
- 7/11/2012
- by help@backstage.com (Daniel Lehman)
- backstage.com
I’ve been missing out not knowing much about the work of these two tremendous artists, icons I shall say, of what we regard today as modern dance. Married since 1955 not long after they met after working together in Harold Arlen’s House of Flowers, Geoffrey Holder and Carmen De Lavallade’s work and personal lives are documented in the inspiring and quirky documentary Carmen & Geoffrey, now streaming on Netflix. Directed by Linda Atkinson, a student of De Lavallade, and Nick Dobb, the documentary follows our eccentric and fascinating subjects through rare dance footage from the 50’s and 60’s, both individually and together – from their...
- 6/12/2012
- by Vanessa Martinez
- ShadowAndAct
Stephen Byrd, Alia Jones and Anthony Lacavera just announced that Ms. Carmen DeLavallade will join the cast of their much anticipated production of A Streetcar Named Desire. Ms. DeLavallade will join the cast led by Blair Underwood as Stanley, Nicole Ari Parker as Blanche, Daphne Rubin-Vega as Stella and Wood Harris as Mitch, completing the cast of Broadways A Streetcar Named Desire. This production of A Streetcar Named Desire will take over the Broadhurst Theatre beginning its limited run on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 and will celebrate its opening Sunday, April 22, 2012.
- 2/28/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Castillo Theatre will hold its 2011 annual gala benefit entitled, Women Onstage, on Monday, November 7th at the All Stars Project, 543 West 42nd Street between 10th amp 11th Avenue at 630 p.m. The gala will recognize and honor four inspirational women of the theatre. Carmen de Lavallade, Gabrielle L. Kurlander, Judith Malina, and Daphne Rubin-Vega have all lived lives of outstanding artistic achievement and have used their achievements to inspire others.
- 11/7/2011
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
This week sees, for once, nothing imported from Russia and nothing opening in 3D. Hmmm...signs and portents.
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"Brothers at War"
While his very premise negates a documentarian's objectivity, filmmaker Jake Rademacher brings an intimacy and affection to his feature debut, a handheld portrait of his two brothers serving in Iraq. Shot first-hand while embedded with his brothers' units in the field, Rademacher seeks to better understand their actions and motivations as they patrol along the Syrian border. Putting the larger political issues aside, the film focuses on the men and women who fight, the families back home who wait, and the unique bond that ties and holds them all together.
Opens in limited release.
"The Cake Eaters"
After cutting her directorial teeth with a segment in 2001 sci-fi anthology "On the Edge," Mary Stuart Masterson undergoes yet another career reinvention...
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"Brothers at War"
While his very premise negates a documentarian's objectivity, filmmaker Jake Rademacher brings an intimacy and affection to his feature debut, a handheld portrait of his two brothers serving in Iraq. Shot first-hand while embedded with his brothers' units in the field, Rademacher seeks to better understand their actions and motivations as they patrol along the Syrian border. Putting the larger political issues aside, the film focuses on the men and women who fight, the families back home who wait, and the unique bond that ties and holds them all together.
Opens in limited release.
"The Cake Eaters"
After cutting her directorial teeth with a segment in 2001 sci-fi anthology "On the Edge," Mary Stuart Masterson undergoes yet another career reinvention...
- 3/11/2009
- by Neil Pedley
- ifc.com
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