Ellen DeGeneres receives Mark Twain Prize
Comedian-talkshow host Ellen DeGeneres was saluted Monday by a parade of comics during the 15th Mark Twain Prize celebration at the Kennedy Center.
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D.C. communications attorney John Lane dies
John Lane, a Washington, D.C. communications attorney who, during his long career, helped create Hollywood's firstrun TV syndication industry by influencing regulations including the primetime access…
New bookers for D.C. National
WASHINGTON -- D.C.'s venerable National Theater, a Shubert-managed property for the past 30 years, will partner with Chicago-based JAM Theatricals and Philly's SMG in an effort to expand its booking…
D.C. arts patron Jaylee Mead dies
Jaylee Mead, a prominent Washington, D.C. arts philanthropist who, with her late husband Gilbert, generously supported professional theaters and other arts organizations throughout the D.C. area…
Kennedy Center names honorees
Buddy Guy, Dustin Hoffman, David Letterman, ballerina Natalia Makarova and rockers Led Zeppelin have been named recipients of this year's Kennedy Center Honors.
Word of wordless performing org grows
WASHINGTON -- After a decade of presenting shows at venues throughout the area, including the Kennedy Center and the Shakespeare Theater (and receiving valuable support from both orgs), Synetic is…
Rilette to Round House
Bethesda, Md.'s Round House Theater has tapped Ryan Rilette, producing director of the Marin Theater Company in San Francisco, as its new producing artistic director.
DeGeneres to receive Mark Twain Prize
WASHINGTON -- Comedian/talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres has been tapped by the Kennedy Center to receive this year's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Award will be presented Oct. 22 at a Kennedy…
Kahn spitshines 'Interludes'
Sometimes it takes a little investment and renovation to bring out the value of a property.
Hayes names theater award winners
Signature Theater's revival of tuner "Hairspray" and Arena Stage's production of Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize winner "Ruined" won top honors Monday at the Helen Hayes Awards, D.C. theater's annual…
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Domestic Film DAILY
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Dawn of The Planet of The Apes
Dawn of The Planet of The Apes
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Daily:$5.1M Cumulative:$148.5M Fox 20.68% -
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The Purge: Anarchy
The Purge: Anarchy
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Daily:$3.6M Cumulative:$36.7M Universal Pictures 7.18% -
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Planes: Fire and Rescue
Planes: Fire and Rescue
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Daily:$2.3M Cumulative:$21.7M Disney 25.48%
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