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Roundabout Theatre Company presents a new Broadway production of Hedda Gabler, starring Mary-Louise Parker, Michael Cerveris, Paul Sparks and Peter Stormare. Hedda Gabler, by Henrik Ibsen with a new adaptation by Christopher Shinn, is directed by Ian Rickson at the american Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd Street).Mary-Louise Parker stars as 'Hedda Gabler' in this new interpretation of Henrik Ibsen's modern classic. A woman of dangerous independence restrained by a conventional marriage, Hedda Gabler indulges in a cruel game, amusing herself with the misfortune she inflicts on those around her. As Hedda struggles to balance her wild desires against her chosen life, she sets into motion a manic chain of events that bring her story to a chilling end.

In a weakening entertainment economy, sales slowed, but did not halt, at the usually more exuberant festival.

John Lasseter, producer of hits including Wall-E, is to collect a lifetime achievement award at the Venice Film Festival.

Push: Based on the Novel by Sapphire, a raw peek into the life of an abused teenager in 1980s Harlem, was the big winner at the Sundance film festival at the weekend, taking the two top prizes at the annual celebration of independent film-making. Lee Daniels' film took both the grand jury award and the audience award - only the second time this decade that one movie has grabbed both prizes. Star Mo'Nique also won a special jury award for her performance as an abusive mother. Gabourey Sidibe has been garnering rave reviews for her portrayal of Clareece 'Precious' Jones, a struggling teen pregnant with her father's child for the second time, although she did not win any prizes.The top British film at the festival was the coming-of-age tale An Education, starring Carey Mulligan as a 16-year-old suburban teenager who falls for an older man in 60s London. It took both the world cinema audience award and the world cinematography award in the dramatic category.Other big winners were Sin Nombr

The 2009 Sundance Film Festival wrapped up in Park City, Utah, this weekend. Though there weren't any big breakout stories I'm aware of, a couple of new high-profile films starring...

Horse Trade Theater Group in association with Exit Theater presents the 2009 NEW YORK FRIGID FESTIVAL: An Open and Uncensored Theater Festival A CAFF Member festival February 25th - March 8th, 2009, Monday thru Friday 6pm - Midnight, Saturday and Sunday 1pm - 1amTickets: $8 - $15Tickets will be available on Smarttix @ 212-868-4444Or online @ www.FRIGIDnewyork.infoThe Kraine Theater & The Red Room at 85 E 4th St New York, NY 10003No Wheelchair accessUNDER St. Marks94 St. Marks Place New York, NY 10009Basement Theater - No Wheelchair accessFRIGID SNAPSHOTS!Not sure what to expect at this years FRIGID Fest? Then come to UNDER St. Marks on Thursday, January 29 at 8pm for FREE 'snapshot' performances from selected shows in this year's festival!Melting in Madras A darkly comic look at storyteller H.R. Britton's quixotic 'pilgrimage' to India. Dalton Trumbo's Johnny Got His Gun The inspiring story of twenty-year-old Joe Bonham, a quadruple amputee who has also lost his eyes, e

Film Festivals: Disney/Pixar directors also to be feted -- John Lasseter will receive the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement from the Venice Film Festival, which also will honor the Pixar/Disney toon guru's close-knit team of hitmaking helmers -- marking the first time Venice will fete a team with a career nod.

New York-born, British-bred actress Sienna Miller will star in Roundabout Theatre Company's After Miss Julie. The play by Patrick Marber, which premiered in London, takes August Strindberg's classic drama set...

Evolving out of 1950s bebop, hard bop incorporates elements of gospel, soul and R&B. One of the style's biggest supporters, Blue Note Records, celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. And while jazz has progressed since then, hard bop is still heard in many modern jazz recordings. Hear five classics.

The 'Jerry Maguire' actor was seen at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah looking worse for wear and boasting about his stolen food, much to the amazement of onlookers.