Marlon's Diallo Riddle is set for a recurring role opposite Rosie Perez in NBC's upcoming drama series Rise, from former Friday Night Lights showrunner Jason Katims and Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller. Written by Katims and starring Josh Radnor, Rise was inspired by the story of groundbreaking high school drama teacher Lou Volpe as chronicled in the book Drama High. In the series, when dedicated teacher and family man Lou Mazzuchelli (Radnor) sheds his own self-doubt and…...
- 10/10/2017
- Deadline TV
Tony-nominated Stephanie J. Block (Falsettos) and Mark Tallman (Single Ladies) are set for recurring roles in new NBC drama series Rise, from former Friday Night Lights showrunner Jason Katims and Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller. Written by Katims and starring Josh Radnor, Rise was inspired by the story of groundbreaking high school drama teacher Lou Volpe as chronicled in the book Drama High. In the series, when dedicated teacher and family man Lou Mazzuchelli (Radnor)…...
- 8/31/2017
- Deadline TV
‘Jersey Boys’ movie review: Great music fails to save Clint Eastwood-directed film version of the 2005 Broadway musical (photo: John Lloyd Young as Frankie Valli of the Four Seasons in ‘Jersey Boys’) Clint Eastwood’s semi-historically accurate biopic of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Jersey Boys, is based on the hit 2005 Broadway musical — and it is a crushing bore. But we shall start with the positive: In Eastwood’s film, the music and the performances of the music (which are not the same thing) are great. That is to be expected, as the Jersey Boys movie cast is mostly composed from cast members of the stage show, including Tony winner John Lloyd Young, who happens to look a lot like Frankie Valli and who has a four-plus octave range. Lucky boy. Lloyd Young is also a serviceable actor with a number of (mostly stage) credits that did not require a piercing falsetto.
- 6/21/2014
- by Tim Cogshell
- Alt Film Guide
.Jersey Boys,. the Tony-winning musical is now a big screen event. But did director Clint Eastwood do justice to the play? Was he an odd choice to helm the film? And how did John Lloyd Young, the only American actor to date to have received a Lead Actor in a Musical Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World awards, do as Frankie Valli? Your answers on my review below:
Official .Jersey Boys. Synopsis:
Clint Eastwood's big screen version of the Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of the four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who came together to form the iconic `60s rock group The Four Seasons. Their trials and triumphs are accompanied by the hit songs that influenced a generation, and are now being embraced by a new generation of fans through the stage musical.(c) Warner Bros.
Cast...
Official .Jersey Boys. Synopsis:
Clint Eastwood's big screen version of the Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of the four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who came together to form the iconic `60s rock group The Four Seasons. Their trials and triumphs are accompanied by the hit songs that influenced a generation, and are now being embraced by a new generation of fans through the stage musical.(c) Warner Bros.
Cast...
- 6/20/2014
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Bravely stepping outside your comfort zone to explore a job and lifestyle you’re truly passionate about can be a terrifying experience at first. But once you truly commit to fulfilling your dream and succeeding in the area you truly wish to professionally pursue, the opportunities to show your talent can be endless. Actor Lou Volpe, who emigrated to Los Angeles as a young adult, courageously returned to acting after raising his family. After starting his career in theater in Italy, and enrolling at the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute in Los Angeles to further his skills, he landed roles in films and TV shows, and also directed the movies, [ Read More ]
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- 6/18/2014
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Okay I admit it, I'm a showtunes queen! I love Broadway and musicals, good musicals, that is. And I think "Jersey Boys" is a good musical. The rugs-to-riches tale of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is captivating and the soundtrack rocks!
And now comes the inevitable movie version, and to be honest? It actually looks good! Director Clint Eastwood added some grittiness to the Broadway gloss and voila -- a musical that will steal our hearts this summer, June 20th to be exact! Oh, plus points for adding Christopher Walken to the mix! Will he sing? Or at least dance?
Take a look at the new "Jersey Boys" trailer and then sing with the soundtrack:
Here's the official synopsis:
Clint Eastwood's big screen version of the Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of the four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who...
And now comes the inevitable movie version, and to be honest? It actually looks good! Director Clint Eastwood added some grittiness to the Broadway gloss and voila -- a musical that will steal our hearts this summer, June 20th to be exact! Oh, plus points for adding Christopher Walken to the mix! Will he sing? Or at least dance?
Take a look at the new "Jersey Boys" trailer and then sing with the soundtrack:
Here's the official synopsis:
Clint Eastwood's big screen version of the Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of the four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who...
- 4/18/2014
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Longtime Bristol Township Harry S. Truman High School teacher Lou Volpe is being honored with the first-ever 'Mti Lifetime Achievement Award for Theatre Education' by Music Theatre International Mti, one of the world's largest licensors of Musical Theatre. Mr. Volpe is retiring from teaching after 44 years. The award will be presented by Mti's Senior Operations Officer, John Prignano today, March 9 prior to a performance of Godspell.
- 3/9/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Longtime Bristol Township Harry S. Truman High School teacher Lou Volpe is being honored with the first-ever 'Mti Lifetime Achievement Award for Theatre Education' by Music Theatre International Mti, one of the world's largest licensors of Musical Theatre. Mr. Volpe is retiring from teaching after 44 years. The award will be presented by Mti's Senior Operations Officer, John Prignano on Saturday, March 9 prior to a performance of Godspell.
- 3/7/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
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