‘First Time Female Director’ Review: Chelsea Peretti Gets Opening-Night Jitters in Her Own Directorial Debut

David Benedict At the start of the second half of Ivo Van Hove’s production of his own musical version of John Cassavetes‘ ultra-Seventies backstager “Opening Night” — with music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright — the words “the aftermath” (in fashionable lower case) appear on the large screen that dominates the stage. The trouble is, the preceding storytelling has been so muddy, and the emotional temperature of the staging so leadenly unchanging, that audiences may well be asking, “The aftermath of what?” Following the movie on which it’s based, the show follows the onstage/offstage life of Myrtle (Sheridan Smith), a leading actress who is as terrified of ageing as she is of the demands placed upon her as a star.

The Kid LaRoi is still five months away from turning 21.Befor that milestone birthday, the popular Australian rapper-singer will headline at coliseums, music halls, auditoriums and parks all over North America as part of his 2024 ‘The First Time Tour’ with special guests glaive and Chase Shakur.That includes a stop at NYC’s Radio City Music Hall on Monday, June 17.At all shows, fans can expect to hear tracks from The Kid LaRoi’s debut album “The First Time” released in November 2023.He can’t wait to hit the road, either.“I am so beyond excited to see you guys & give you this new show,” the “Stay” rhymesmith shared on Instagram. “It’s been way too long.”If you’re also beyond excited for this tour, you can snatch up tickets for all of The Kid LaRoi’s U.S.

Prince Harry seemed "an anxious sidekick" the day before Kate's big news, as he joined Meghan for a speech, an expert has said. The Duke of Sussex seemingly appeared a little nervous next to his wife at the Kinsey African American Art and History Collection event at SoFi Stadium.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were speaking together at an exhibition about black art and history.

England will get their preparations for the European Championships underway when they face Brazil in a friendly match.

Noel Gallagher has performed Oasis‘ ‘Stand By Me’ for the first time with the High Flying Birds – watch fan-filmed footage below.Gallagher, who has just begun a small run of March tour dates, officially kicked off the tour in Poole’s Lighthouse venue on March 17. He is also due to visit Portsmouth tonight (March 20), before finishing up his March mini-tour at London’s Royal Albert Hall on the 21 for Teenage Cancer Trust.At Poole, Gallagher unveiled his cover of ‘Stand By Me’ at the beginning of his encore.

Timothee Chalamet has officially begun production on the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic!

Chris Pine is making his directorial debut!

Turns out Chelsea Blackwell and Jimmy Presnell DID give their relationship a second chance — but it didn’t last long!

Take three parts “Chinatown,” two parts “The Big Lebowski,” one part “Under The Silver Lake,” and an extra dash of zaniness, and what do you get? Something like “Poolman,” Chris Pine‘s directorial debut that makes its theatrical debut in May, fresh off its world premiere at TIFF last Fall.

Newcastle United have been handed an apparent injury boost ahead of their weekend FA Cup clash with Manchester City.

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Matthew Koma is making sure that he doesn’t get his wife Hilary Duff pregnant again.

The 2024 Oscars just aired on Sunday night (March 10) and there were so many first time nominees this year!

JLS star Aston Merrygold has shared an adorable video of his sons meeting their baby sister, Riley, for first time. Aston, 36, announced the news of his daughter's arrival on Sunday, March 3, as he shared a clip to Instagram and revealed her name.

An iconic rollercoaster at Drayton Manor theme park has been given a major makeover with new look and name - and younger visitors will get to ride it for the first time. The iconic Shockwave ride will become "The Wave" when it opens for the first time this Spring.

.Ever since Kensington Palace announced that the princess would be undergoing a the public has wondered why there haven’t been more frequent or clear updates about her health. Yes, Kate has a right to privacy, but given that King Charles III is also being treated for medical issues (cancer), and that all the top four royals (King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Princess Catherine, Prince William) are taking time off from royal duties to deal with these illnesses, many started to wonder if something was…afoot.

Princess Catherine, aka Kate Middleton, has been photographed out in public for the first time in nearly two months.

Father Brown is back on screens for its 11th series but one of the most loved characters, Mrs McCarthy, hasn't featured since season nine. Bridgette McCarthy (played by Sorcha Cusack) was Father Brown's (Mark Williams) church secretary at St Mary's. OK.co.uk has all you need to know about why the TV star left in the previous season.

Stepping on the property ladder tends to be much more difficult for first-time buyers today. Not only are house prices generally much higher than they were a few years ago, but mortgages are also less affordable due to higher interest rates.

Strictly Come Dancing star Bobby Brazier shared a fresh selfie to social media for the first time since he was spotted out and about in London with Ellie Leach. The pair are said to have grown close since competing in the BBC One dance contest.