Whilst the Royal Family might have an extensive portfolio of grand properties across the country, there is one estate which was bought for a surprisingly low price.
20.07.2023 - 21:07 / variety.com
Jaden Thompson The music of Stephen Schwartz has undoubtedly changed the world. But, with the closure of the Mark Taper Forum and the L.A. arts scene in crisis, Schwartz, the Award-winning songwriter and lyricist behind hit Broadway musicals and Disney films that include “Wicked,” “Pippin,” “Pocahontas” and “Enchanted,” lamented the current state of commercial theater: “It’s a pretty bleak time right now. But there have been other bleak times.” He continues, “Post-pandemic it’s been challenging for new, more adventurous work to get produced and to find a foothold. Everything is pretty safe right now at a commercial point of view. There are a lot of brands out there… and it’s pretty difficult for interesting and original work to get through.”
Schwartz is in L.A. speakingabout his latest venture, the ASCAP Foundation’s Musical Theatre Fest, where he served as artistic director. It’s a two-week program featured workshops for emerging composers, led by Schwartz. He hopes to highlight not just up-and-coming composers, but their musical theater skills. Schwartz shared that most people struggle with the same foundational issues when writing a show. Again and again, he emphasizes to them the importance of the basic elements of storytelling. “I’ve been doing this for a long time,” he said. “The issues that people have in developing their shows tend to be the same, which have to do with how to structure a story, how to tell a story using music. Those are the basic questions I face myself every time I’m doing a new project…Who do we care about? Who are we rooting for? What’s the obstacle? Why should I in the audience care about your idea?” As part of the program, Schwartz had the opportunity to evaluate new shows and pick the
Whilst the Royal Family might have an extensive portfolio of grand properties across the country, there is one estate which was bought for a surprisingly low price.
EXCLUSIVE: Indie distributors Utopia and Sumerian have set an October 13th nationwide theatrical release for Divinity, the sci-fi thriller starring Stephen Dorff, Bella Thorne, Scott Bakula and more, which world premiered in the NEXT section of this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
have poured blood, sweat and tears into the work of the royal family — and will make a fine king and queen when the time comes, according to an inside source. Lady Violet Manners, daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, revealed in an interview that the couple is doing a “remarkable” job representing the Firm — while also gearing up for the task ahead.The Prince of Wales, 41, is first in line for the British throne, following his father, King Charles.
A Malaysian festival has demanded damages from The 1975 over allegations that frontman Matty Healy’s “abusive language, equipment damage and indecent stage behaviour” caused the event to be cancelled.
CatVideoFest, which is just what it sounds like, joined notable indie debuts and festival favorites Shortcomings and Passages, the re-release of Shiva Baby and juggernaut Talk To Me in another weekend of varied specialty fare, both new and holding over. Indies are helping drive a buoyant box office. They’re also waiting for the Barbenheimer tsunami to recede as bit as these unusual blockbusters vacuum up the arthouse/adult audiences.
The Royal Family has an impressive portfolio of homes around the country, including Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Sandringham House and Balmoral Castle - which they are expected to return to any day now. As well as the vast 50,000 acre estate in the rolling hills of Aberdeenshire, there is another stunning Scottish home that was bought for a shockingly low price.The castle has never been lived in full-time and has frequently been used as a summer home for the King and Queen when they were still styled as the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall.
This year will see the Royal family return to Balmoral for their annual summer trip, however, it will mark some considerable changes.
A24’s supernatural horror Talk To Me by first time filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou blew past box office projections grossing over $10 million on 2,340 screens opening weekend. The breakout by the first-time filmmaker brothers and popular YouTubers from Australia was no. six at the domestic box office.
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Savannah Chrisley shared a special message of appreciation for her two younger siblings.On Wednesday, the star penned a post on Instagram alongside pictures of her, Chloe,10, and Grayson, 17.«What my world spins around ❤️ I’m not their mom. I’m not their dad.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla got quite the laugh over a pie when they realized it was made to look like the king. In a TikTok shared by DailyMail Royals Wednesday, Camilla is seen checking out an array of baked goods at the Sandringham Flower Show in Norfolk, before stumbling upon one that she said looked «just like» her husband.«It just looks just like my husband,» Camilla is heard saying before bursting into a fit of giggles.She then shows the pie to others at the flower show before calling Charles over to take a look.The pair were all smiles at the sight, laughing and enjoying a look at the pie, which looked more like a cartoon version of the king than his actual likeness.The pie featured a long face shape with large ears, an oblong nose and an open mouth with teeth included.
Outfest announced its grand jury prize winners today, after the LGBTQIA+ film festival in Los Angeles wrapped its 41st edition.
King Charles and Queen Camilla have wished the monarch's grandson Prince George happy birthday. George, who is second in line to the throne, has been pictured sitting on a set of steps at Windsor ahead of his 10th birthday.The photograph has been shared on social media in a Royal tradition where a new official image is shared on momentous occasions.
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Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Do you think you have what it takes to cater for royalty? If so then read on because this job might be right up your street. The Royal Household are looking for a Premier Sous Chef for King Charles III and Queen Camilla and have advertised the job on LinkedIn. Their lucky candidate will be based at Buckingham Palace and oversee the operations of the Royal Kitchens.Their role will be to oversee staff lunches and grand banquets.They will also work strategically with the Head Chef and Royal Chef to revive traditional dishes and encourage new menu ideas.
Jaden Thompson “Wicked” composer Stephen Schwartz confirmed in an interview with Variety that production was shut down with just 10 days remaining to complete filming for Parts 1 and 2 of the film adaptation. Schwartz wrote the music and lyrics for the original musical and collaborated again with book writer Winnie Holzman for the film adaptation, which stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda. While Schwartz acknowledged that the timing was frustrating, he also expressed his solidarity with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. “It’s quite frustrating in a way because we have, I think, 10 days worth of shooting to go finish all the shooting for both movies…But on the other hand, I might as well declare it, I’m in great sympathy and support of the unions that are striking,” he said.
Jamie Lynn Spears, her older sister, Britney, takes to Instagram to reveal that the siblings recently spent time together. “It was nice to visit my sister on set last week !!!,” Spears writes in a message accompanying a video montage of herself on vacation with husband Sam Asghari and manager Cade Hudson. “I’ve missed you guys so much !!! Loyal girls stay home but it’s so nice to visit family.” This generates an avalanche of celebrity-news headlines because the two have been estranged since Britney, now 41, accused Jamie Lynn, 32, of perpetuating her family’s conservatorship against her for nearly 14 years, leaving Britney unable to make decisions for herself. But a source close to Jamie Lynn says that the sisters have not patched things up.
Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Former This Morning star Judy Finnigan has hit out at veteran presenter Holly Willoughby ’s lifestyle brand, Wylde Moon. Bubbly blonde Holly launched her wellness platform in September 2021, and said she’s “always been fascinated by the moon” and wanted to tap into its “feminine” energy and impact.
An SNP minister has apologised after blasting Cabinet colleagues and dismissing the late Queen’s Jubilee as “royalist b*****ks” in a spate of foul mouthed messages. Elena Whitham also criticised her party’s handling of harassment claims against sex pest MP Patrick Grady and mocked opposition MSPs.
Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Hundreds of well wishers lined the streets of St Ives as King Charles and Queen Camilla visited Cornwall for the first time since the coronation in May. Holidaymakers joined local residents, children, babies and dogs as Charles and Camilla walked through the picturesque seaside town.