Arts & Entertainment Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Broadway shows gear up for fall return

by MARK KENNEDY Associated Press May 24, 2021May 24, 2021

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said theaters could reopen Sept. 14, but producers ‘may make their own decision as to when they reopen.’

Billy Bragg and Sinead O’Connor are among those who’ve shared a photo of the Portland concert venue’s sign on social media.

Missy Dunaway of Cape Elizabeth created a visual journal of her itinerant life.

‘Voices of Hope’ includes first-person stories of Mainers who have struggled with substance abuse and are living healthy lives.

The Ogunquit Playhouse has erected an outdoor pavilion, and Maine State Music Theatre will stage productions in Westbrook.

by Associated Press May 21, 2021May 21, 2021

The singer-songwriter opened up about the ordeal on Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry’s Apple TV+ show ‘The Me You Can’t See.’

Hawkins was the original drummer for the studio band immortalized as ‘The Swampers’ in the rock hit ‘Sweet Home Alabama.’

The money from the American Rescue Plan will go to projects that employ artists and improve communities.

by JAKE COYLE Associated Press May 18, 2021May 18, 2021

Grodin had roles ranging from Robert De Niro’s counterpart in the comic thriller ‘Midnight Run’ to the bedeviled father in the ‘Beethoven’ comedies.

by HILLEL ITALIE Associated Press May 17, 2021May 17, 2021

The book was pulled last month amid allegations of sexual assault and harassment against biographer Blake Bailey.