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The Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater
Thursday, October 29 at 7:30pm
Allison Rockey Fun Fact: Estelle Parsons' grandson is Jacksonville Jaguars starting right tackle Eben Britton.
London Yerta While Estelle was little she was quite a handful. When she got older she found a journal that had belonged to her mother in which her mom was concerned about what to do with her and refers to her sister as a "twinkling star". Turns out that her active childhood helped to give her focus and experience. So she became a "Shining star" on screen and stage.
Emma Klemt Fun Fact! Estelle Parsons was the original choice to play Pamela Voorhees in "Friday the 13th" (1980). The part ultimately went to Betsy Palmer.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts NY1 says the Broadway revival of "Ragtime" is "one for the ages."
Source: ny1.com
NY1 Theater Review: "Ragtime" | NY1 News is Time Warner Cable's 24-hour newschannel in New York City, delivering breaking news and features about the five boroughs.
Giovanna Fun Fact: Estelle Parsons initially studied law at Boston University
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY WEEK: In honor of Estelle Parsons’s birthday today, we’re asking you to get to know this talented actress. Do a little research and post a fun fact about the star of “August: Osage County” on our wall to be entered to win ….{drum roll}…a pair of TICKETS to see this Tony-winning black comedy here at the Kennedy Center next week! Winners will be chosen at 9 am on Monday!
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Congratulations to Lisa Traiger. She just won a copy of the “August: Osage County” script for posting her wacky Thanksgiving story! Jealous? It’s ok! We have one more giveaway and it’s one you won’t want to miss! Watch out for instructions on how to enter!
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Kennedy Center President Michael Kaiser brings his Arts in Crisis tour to Des Moines, IA today. He will be speaking at The Temple for Performing Arts to local arts groups.
Source: www.artsincrisis.org
President Michael M. Kaiser to Travel to all 50 States, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., to Assist Organizations in Need
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Keep those Thanksgiving stories coming! Only 3 more hours to go!
Source: www.nytimes.com
When families come together, rudeness is often served with the cranberries and yams.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Not sure what to do tomorrow night? Come hear some jazz at the KC! Read an interview with sax great Lee Konitz on DCist. He’ll be performing his cool jazz tomorrow night in the Terrace Theater at 7:30 and 9:30.
Source: dcist.com
Feeling the limitations of the jazz combo format that was prevalent in the late 1940s, Miles Davis assembled a nonet to play music that allowed for more orchestration and color, while still maintaining the improvisational elements of that era's be-bop sound. ...
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Estelle! Today is “August: Osage County” star Estelle Parsons’s birthday!
Source: www.nytimes.com
For the next several months, Estelle Parsons, the 80-year-old actress, will inhabit the physically demanding role of Violet Weston in the Broadway production of “August: Osage County.”
Lisa Traiger
recalls the year we unveiled our newly renovated 'dream' kitchen, completed just days earlier. With the turkey prepped, the stuffing in the pan, all ready to go into the new ovens, I reached up to the cabinet for a lid for the Corningware baking dish, it slipped from my hand and shattered -- broken glass all over the u...ncooked turkey and stuffing! The kosher market was closed Thanksgiving day, so I drove to Giant and found a frozen kosher Empire turkey, but had no idea how to thaw it. The guy behind in line asked what I was doing. I explained my dilemma. He instructed me on how to thaw a 12 pound frozen breast by soaking and microwaving in 20 minute increments. Back home we ate our meal backwards, starting with the pie and the extras, and hours later, the turkey. Needless to say, it was a long day in the kitchen while everyone else watched football ...Read More
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY WEEK: In one week, families around the country, just like the Westons, will reunite around a table to eat and share their experiences. It can be a lovely day but sometimes things happen that we may not be so thankful for. That’s why today we’re asking you to post a story about a wacky Thanksgiving to be entered to win a copy of the “August: OC” script! Winners will be chosen at 3pm tomorrow.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Kennedy Center President Michael Kaiser brings his Arts in Crisis tour to Wichita, KS today. He will be speaking at the Mary Jane Teall Theatre to local arts groups.
Source: www.artsincrisis.org
President Michael M. Kaiser to Travel to all 50 States, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., to Assist Organizations in Need
