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Time Out
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?)
Photograph: Courtesy Mark Senior | My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?) After hit runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and in the West End, the twentysomething British writer-performer Rob Madge was scheduled to bring their solo show to Broadway in 2024, but those plans fell through. Now, at last, Madge makes the leap across the pond—if only for a weekend jaunt—in a Pride Month engagement at City Center . Expect a joyful exploration of queer childhood and family love as Madge extends their penchant for dress-up into adulthood. By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. 🙌 Awesome, you're subscribed! Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! Discover Time Out original video
New York Times
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Denis Arndt, Who Was a First-Time Tony Nominee at 77, Dies at 86
Denis Arndt, a former helicopter pilot whose acting career reached its zenith when he made his Broadway debut at age 77 in the comedy 'Heisenberg' and earned a Tony Award nomination, died on March 25 at his home in Ashland, Ore. He was 86. His wife, Magee Downey, confirmed the death. She said the specific cause was not known. Mr. Arndt built his reputation as a stage actor at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in the 1970s and '80s. He later became a familiar face on television series like 'L.A. Law' and 'Picket Fences' and played one of the detectives who interrogate Sharon Stone in a famous erotically charged scene in 'Basic Instinct' (1992). He first appeared in 'Heisenberg,' a two-character play by Simon Stephens, which the Manhattan Theater Club produced at City Center's Studio at Stage II in 2015. The play transferred to the Samuel J. Friedman Theater on Broadway the next year. Mr. Arndt played Alex, a reserved, 75-year-old Irish-born butcher, who is in a London train station when he is unexpectedly kissed on the neck by Georgie (Mary-Louise Parker), a loud, impulsive and mysterious 42-year-old American. Her boldness ignites a romance. Ben Brantley, reviewing 'Heisenberg' in The New York Times, called Mr. Arndt and Ms. Parker 'the sexiest couple on a New York stage now.' Mr. Arndt, he wrote, 'makes what has to be the most unlikely and irresistible Broadway debut of the year. He lends roiling, at first barely detectable energy to the seeming passivity of a man who, on occasion, finds himself crying for reasons he cannot (nor wants to) explain. But this ostensibly confirmed celibate oozes a gentle, undeniable sensuality.' In an interview with The Times during the run of the play, Mr. Arndt spoke ecstatically about the chemistry he felt onstage with Ms. Parker, who was appearing in her seventh Broadway show. 'I feel compelled to give her my complete attention,' he said. 'I see the goddess. I do. I truly do.' Mr. Arndt, Ms. Parker told The Times, 'is everything I could want — passionate and so smart and so sensitive.' The Heisenberg of the play's title is the Nobel Prize-winning German physicist Werner Heisenberg, known for his uncertainty principle. That principle is not mentioned by the characters, but his name evokes the unpredictability of their romance. Mr. Arndt was nominated for the Tony for best actor in a play in 2017 but lost to Kevin Kline, who won for his performance in the Noël Coward comedy 'Present Laughter.' When Mr. Arndt and Ms. Parker reprised their roles at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles in 2017, Charles McNulty of The Los Angeles Times wrote, 'Arndt lends poignant majesty to his character's rediscovered sensuality.' Denis Leroy Arndt was born on Feb. 23, 1939, in, Clyde, Ohio, and later moved with his parents and two younger sisters to Spokane, Wash. His father, Bryce, was a railroad switchman, and his mother, Arline, owned a seamstress shop, where she made curtains. He started acting in high school, but after graduating he enlisted in the Army, where he spent about a decade. He trained as a helicopter pilot and later flew missions in Vietnam, receiving two Purple Hearts when his aircraft came under fire. He enjoyed flying — 'You had the machine in your hand, and it became an extension of your central nervous system,' he told The Times — and worked as a commercial pilot in Alaska after his discharge. He studied history at the University of Washington on the G.I. Bill, but he did not graduate and soon began acting in Seattle theaters. In the 1970s, he started a long association with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, in Ashland. Mark Murphey, who shared the stage with Mr. Arndt in 'Hamlet,' 'Romeo and Juliet' and 'Two Gentlemen of Verona,' said in an interview: 'As an actor, he was in the moment; he was different every time, every night was different. He was just incredibly vital and riveting. He just had that edge.' Mr. Arndt played the lead in 'King Lear,' Eugene O'Neill's 'Long Day's Journey Into Night' and other plays at the festival and often performed at other theaters on the West Coast. He also appeared in Michael Weller's 'The Ballad of Soapy Smith' at the Public Theater in Manhattan in 1984 and 'Richard II' at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park in 1987. In 1988, he left the Oregon festival, where he was playing Hickey in O'Neill's 'The Iceman Cometh,' to join the cast of 'Annie McGuire,' a new sitcom starring Mary Tyler Moore, as her husband, a construction engineer. He had already done some film and television work, but a commitment to a series with a star like Ms. Moore was something new in his career. The Sunday Oregonian newspaper reported at the time that some people at the festival were upset that Mr. Arndt had left. But, he told the newspaper, landing a role in a high-profile network series was a reward for his years of stage work. 'The idea of being invited to play marbles with the big kids is something we all aspire to,' he said. (He would return to the Oregon festival in 2014 as Prospero in 'The Tempest' and in multiple roles in 'The Great Society,' the second of Robert Schenkkan's plays about President Lyndon B. Johnson.) 'Annie McGuire' lasted only 10 episodes, but Mr. Arndt soon became a regular presence on television. He played lawyers in recurring roles on 'L.A. Law,' 'Picket Fences" and 'The Practice' and was seen on 'Boston Legal,' 'Life Goes On,' 'Supernatural,' 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'The Good Fight,' 'How to Get Away With Murder' and 'Mr. Mercedes.' In addition to his wife, Mr. Arndt is survived by two daughters, McKenna Rowe and Bryce Brooks, and a son, Tanner Arndt, from their marriage; three daughters, Tammy, Laurie and Kirsten Arndt, and a son, Scott, from his marriage to Marjorie Arveson, which ended in divorce; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Arndt was not the first choice for 'Heisenberg,' but he stepped in quickly when Kenneth Welsh, who was originally cast in the Off Broadway production, left four days before rehearsals were to begin. 'I was prepared for this,' Mr. Arndt told The Los Angeles Times. He added, 'My insight, chemistry, with this woman, her incredible skill — it's too much fun to use all the tools in my box.'
Axios
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
D.C. things to do this weekend: Cherry blossom time
The National Cherry Blossom Festival officially begins today with more than three weeks of events in store. Why it matters: It's been a long winter, but spring is here. Peak bloom is projected for March 28-31. The green buds along the Tidal Basin entered phase three of six Wednesday; next we'll see glimpses of pink! State of play: Festivities begin with "Cherry Blossom Magic at the Museum of Illusions DC" at CityCenter. The three-day event includes paint and cake workshops, curated wines, and a cherry blossom-inspired exhibit. Tickets are $50. Many more events are on the calendar, including an "Art in Bloom DC" annual exhibition showcasing art and floral design. Tickets starting today through Sunday are $110 for the public at Anderson House, the Gilded Age mansion in Dupont. The opening ceremony for the festival to celebrate the gift of the cherry blossom trees from Tokyo in 1912 is Saturday. All tickets have been claimed for the free event at the Warner Theatre, but a limited number of walk-ups may be accommodated, organizers say. The performances will be live streamed. Plus: Don't miss Anna's list of the best cherry blossom pop-ups around D.C. right now.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Yahoo
San Ramon employee fights off robbery suspects
SAN RAMON, Calif. (KRON) – In the East Bay, staff at an eyeglasses store fought off a group of robbers, and it was all caught on camera. The incident happened at the high-end City Center at Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. Shocking surveillance footage shows an employee at an optometric practice tussling with not one, but two suspected thieves. The video from February shows four people rushing into Optical Illusions in San Ramon. Two of them get into an all-out brawl with a staff member. Man charged with stealing massive amounts of LEGOs from multiple Bay Area Targets 'He actually takes Krav Maga classes twice a week, so he was probably the worst person for them to mess with,' said Dr. William To, the owner of Optical Illusions. To says while his staff was dealing with two of the suspects, he was fighting off the other two. 'We were protecting each other, we were protecting our patients, and that makes me proud. That's the decision we made in that split-second,' To said. To says a patient and another employee were inside the store at the time. Both of them ran to the back of the store for safety. 'Happened really fast. The emotion more than anything… was stunned, like is this really happening?' said the other employee. To says he trains his employees to not engage with people who appear irate or doing criminal acts, but because he says the thieves came toward them with tools in their hand, the patient's safety was at stake, so they had to defend themselves. 'Angry, frustrated maybe the day of and the day afterwards, but i'm not going to let this change me, I'm not going to let this change my team and my people. We will continue to serve and take care of and believe in people. That's not going to change, not from this,' To said. To says the thieves stole $3,000-5,000 in frames, and caused $10,000-12,000 in damages to the store. To is working with San Ramon police, who are still investigating the crime. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jenny Gersten Named Artistic Director Of New York City Center's Encores!
Jenny Gersten, New York City Center VP & Producer has been upped to the new position of VP & Artistic Director, Musical Theater, according to New York City Center President & CEO Michael S. Rosenberg. In this newly created position, Gersten will serve as artistic director of the popular and Tony-honored Encores! series and Annual Gala Productions. Responsible for programming and producing all musical theater titles at the historic institution, Gersten will continue to build on the innovation and diverse artistic voices that have brought ongoing success to City Center's Encores! productions including Jelly's Last Jam, Once Upon a Mattress, Ragtime, and Titanic. More from Deadline 'Once Upon a Mattress', 'Jelly's Last Jam' & 'Titanic' To Get Encores! Treatment; Ephraim Sykes & Jennifer Holliday Set For City Center Gala 'Pal Joey' New York City Center, Home Of Popular 'Encores!' Series, Names Michael S. Rosenberg New President & CEO Neil Patrick Harris Joins 'Into The Woods' New York Encores! Production Over the last season, the center's musical theater attendance has reached an all-time high with nearly 30% of those tickets purchased for $40 or less. Gersten will also work with Stanford Makishi, VP & Artistic Director, Dance, and Tia Powell-Harris, VP, Education & Community Engagement, to expand the intersection between musical theater programming with dance, education, and community programs. A key member since joining the City Center team in 2020, Gersten will lead the Encores! artistic team—Music Director Mary-Mitchell Campbell and Producing Creative Director Clint Ramos—following Artistic Director Lear deBessonet's previously announced departure at the end of the season. Rosenberg said, 'Jenny has been instrumental in the success of our musical theater programs. Her artistic sensibilities and deep ties to the community brought new voices to our productions, and her deft producing skills provide the crucial space for an artist's vision to take shape. She has a keen understanding of City Center's legacy, and her long-standing experience in the industry makes her the natural choice. We are truly fortunate to have such a thoughtful and engaged leader to build upon our artistic success and mission of accessibility.' Gersten said, 'I'm a New Yorker first and a musical theater fan second. Making musicals happen at City Center is the greatest privilege—to be of service not just to musical theater lovers, but also to our many communities.. An award-winning producer, Gersten's work spans non-profit institutions and commercial theater. She began her career as associate producer and subsequently as artistic director of Williamstown Theatre Festival. Gersten served as associate producer at The Public Theater, executive director of Friends of the High Line, and producer at PAC NYC during design and planning. Recent credits include Just for Us (Broadway), Beetlejuice (Broadway), Sweeney Todd (Off-Broadway), Gavin Creel's Walk On Through (with MCC), and the Broadway transfers of City Center productions of Parade and Once Upon a Mattress. Best of Deadline 'Knives Out 3': Everything We Know About The Second Rian Johnson Sequel 2025 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Spirits, Grammys, Tonys, Guilds & More How to Watch The 67th Annual Grammy Awards Online And With Cable
