Mel Brook's Musical Young Frankenstein is closing it doors on January 4th after almost 500 performances according to Broadway World.
"Once again it has been a joy to work with such tremendous talents, Mel Brooks and Susan Stroman. Young Frankenstein's magnificent creative team and cast are second to none. As anyone who has seen this stunning production can attest, it is a spectacular and extravagant musical. In these uncertain economic times, my partners and I have decided to end our run on Broadway and focus our efforts on the first national tour, which will launch in September 2009," said Young Frankenstein's lead producer, Robert F.X. Sillerman.
There were rumors that Cloris Leachman was going to take on the role she originated in the movie Frau Blucher (neeiigghhh!), but I guess that isn't going to happen now.
Personally I am shocked the show lasted as long as it did with the high prices they were charging for seats. Next months YF, Spamalot, Hairspray and 13 are all having their final curtains, maybe Broadway needs to reconsider the cost of the tickets if they want the audiences to come back. Even with TKTS, I can't afford to go to a show anymore.
Seriously who dresses Beyonce and her sister Solange and tell them that they look good? Seriously those Fringe sunglasses are the dumbest shades I have ever seen and we have all seen some really weird sunglasses. And what is up with those hat and makeup?
I guess Beyonce will blame all these recent fashion faux pas on her alter ego Sasha Fierce, but we all know they are both one in the same and both are full of bad ideas.
After sacrificing everything for his country, Jack Bauer is wanted by the U.S. government and now stands to lose the only thing he has left: his freedom. Working as a missionary in Africa, Bauer is called upon to stop a ruthless warlord from drafting innocent children into his murderous militia. First, Bauer must confront his own torturous past and face an impossible decision that will change his life forever. A decision that will set the stage and raise the stakes for Season Seven, which debuts in January 2009.
After waiting 18 months 24 fans will scream for joy when they watch 24: Redemption tonight at 8p on Fox. Fans of 24 will not be disappointed, and you don’t have to be a fan to like this action-filled two hour movie.
Jack Bauer is Africa running from a subpoena and helping a friend protect several boys from being turned into killers. Back in the US a female is about to be sworn in as President as a coup is happening back in Africa. Jack’s camp is being taken over and he needs to hide the boys and get them to safety. How far will he go to save the boys and what will he have to give up for them?
I am not a fan of 24, but I love 24: Redemption and I can’t wait for 24 to return in January!!!
In order to fully dominate the Christmas season…Colbert style, the Colbert Report anchor is unleashing his lethal 1-2 punch of both a TV special and holiday album at the same time.
The Christmas special. A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All! is a one-hour original musical holiday special. It premieres on Sunday, November 23 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on COMEDY CENTRAL. The musical companion EP of the same name will be available on iTunes.
In the special, Colbert is on his way to meet with Elvis Costello in New York City but is snowed-in at his cabin in upstate New York (bear country). He weathers through the storm with help from his friends Feist, Toby Keith, John Legend, Willie Nelson and Jon Stewart. A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All! features original songs written by David Javerbaum (executive producer, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart) and composer Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne), with the exception of “(What’s So Funny ’bout) Peace, Love And Understanding” which was written by Nick Lowe. The songs were produced by Schlesinger and Steven M. Gold. Theme music and score also by Schlesinger and Gold. The bonus features on the DVD include a book burning Yule log, video advent calendar, alternate endings and more. Both the digital-only EP and DVD will be available on November 25th! Proceeds from the sales of A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift Of All! will go to www.feedingamerica.org.
I am sure A Colbert Christmas will become an instant classic. So be part of it from the beginning tonight on Comedy Central at 10p!
