Ghost of Christmas Past Quiz Nov 6, 2009
Steven Weber, Dom DeLuise, Sheena Easton, Ernest Borgnine, Charles Nelson Reilly and Bebe Neuwirth spoke for animals in a direct-to-video special featuring what critters. a. Cats. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Editorial Help FilmColumbia celebrate 10 years Oct 23, 2009
If you peruse the list of films at the festival this year, you ll notice a lot of A-List names, such as actors George Clooney, Joseph Fiennes, the late Heath Ledger, Bebe Neuwirth, or the Coen Brothers and Martin Scorsese. What about singers Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz in the highly anticipated and award-winning film Precious. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Movie review: Remade ‘Fame’ could become infamous Oct 8, 2009
Even so, Kelsey Grammer, Megan Mullally, Bebe Neuwirth, Charles Dutton and Debbie Allen convey as much as they possibly can from thinly drawn characters and scattered moments of dialogue between themselves and the students. Fame (2009) is presented with an accessible PG rather than R rating, and it s likely to garner the attention of young moviegoers who very well could help make it a modest box office success. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Fame and Fortune Oct 2, 2009
What you'll think when you watch this movie is, "I want to go to that high school." Loud jam sessions break out during an everyday cafeteria scene, and the students' teachers are played by the likes of Megan Mullally, Kelsey Grammer and Bebe Neuwirth, real-life singers, actors and dancers who are believable as knowledgeable teachers. But the film has two major problems -- the first being the lack of personality from the lead performers. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Fame, Shame. Sep 26, 2009
The camera makes a broad, panoramic sweep, and we take it all in: The bitchy ballet teacher (Bebe Neuwirth) dismissing an under-talented wannabe; the overeager and overacting theater student; the rosin boxes waiting for point shoes; the Gumby-esque dancers warming up in the hallway. And in those first few moments, its all good. (Slate)
Review: 'Fame' is a yawn Sep 26, 2009
The staff includes "Fame" alumni Debbie Allen as Principal Simms, Charles S. Dutton, Kelsey Grammer and Bebe Neuwirth. Sadly, the latter two -- TV's Frasier and Lilith -- aren't on screen together. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Video: FAME Premiere Attendees Get 'FAMEUS' With LG Mobile Phones Sep 26, 2009
Their instructors include Debbie Allen as Principal Simms, Charles S. Dutton as Alvin Dowd, Kelsey Grammer as Joel Cranston, Megan Mullally as Fran Rowan, and Bebe Neuwirth as Lynn Kraft. About LG Electronics, Inc.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lame!FINANCIALLY ailing MGM calls its new edition of Alan Parker’s... Sep 26, 2009
The staff also includes Bebe Neuwirth (whose best scene is sabotaged by clumsy cutaways), Charles S. Dutton, a subdued Kelsey Grammer, and the lone returnee from the original, Debbie Allen, who's been promoted from teacher to principal ... The staff also includes Bebe Neuwirth (whose best scene is sabotaged by clumsy cutaways), Charles S. Dutton, a subdued Kelsey Grammer, and the lone returnee from the original, Debbie Allen, who's been promoted from teacher to principal. (New York Post -- News)
'Fame': Song, dance retooled for new generation Sep 26, 2009
Starring Naturi Naughton, Kelsey Grammer, Bebe Neuwirth and Debbie Allen ... The teachers, played by Charles Dutton (acting), Kelsey Grammer (music) and Bebe Neuwirth (ballet), lend the film gravity, the sense of people who know all about performer aspiration and who are very conscious whenever they're doling out encouragement or necessary pain ... Starring Naturi Naughton, Kelsey Grammer, Bebe Neuwirth and Debbie Allen. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Not the "Fame" you remember Sep 26, 2009
Will and Grace's Megan Mullally, Frasier's Kelsey Grammer, Charles Dutton and Bebe Neuwirth (also from Frasier and Cheers) carried the majority of talent and it would have been nice to have seen more of them during the movie. Overall I'm going to give this film a WARM (3. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Review: 'Fame' Sep 26, 2009
As for the faculty, with the exception of drama teacher Charles Dutton and one song by Megan Mullally, which is a lot of fun but makes absolutely no sense at all as part of the story, the teachers, especially Kelsey Grammer and Bebe Neuwirth, feel like day players -- such a waste. So unless you are one of those types who always slows down at accident scenes, consider leaving it to the detectives to solve the sad case of "Fame." If there's a trial, we'll let you know. (FOX59, IN)
Fame: More Kids Who Want to Live Forever Sep 25, 2009
" I appreciated Principal Simms laying down the law, thereby letting us know that this Fame would be a direct descendant of the original, rather than something more in tune with what the pursuit of youthful fame actually looks like in 2009, i.e., aspiring to be the next Miley Cyrus, or playing the kind of miniature version of despicable grown-ups you see on Gossip Girl or, worst of all, starring in a reality show. The kids in this Fame are sexy, cool, smart and wholesome; they may mislead their... (Time.com)
Not much to remember in ‘Fame’ remake Sep 25, 2009
I spent this movie searching for that awed reaction in the faces of the actors playing the teachers - Charles S. Dutton (drama), Megan Mullally (singing), Kelsey Grammar (classical music), and Bebe Neuwirth (dance) ... Starring: Kay Panabaker, Naturi Naughton, Asher Book, Paul Iacono, Charles S. Dutton, and Bebe Neuwirth. (Boston Globe)
Capsule reviews: `Capitalism' and others Sep 25, 2009
Among the faculty are Kelsey Grammer as the stern but fair piano teacher; Bebe Neuwirth, formidable as always as a dance instructor, Megan Mullally as a voice coach and Allen herself, in all of two scenes, as the school's principal. PG for thematic material including teen drinking, a sexual situation and language. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Its a shame that Fame is so lame Sep 25, 2009
The casting department shrewdly threw in some familiar TV folks whove earned their Broadway bones Charles S. Dutton, Kelsey Grammer, Megan Mullally, Bebe Neuwirth and the returning Debbie Allen to bolster the ensemble, but theyre given far too little to do here. As for the musical moments, the audition sequence is skillfully edited, and the new spin on the originals cafeteria number stands out, as does Naughton tearing up Out Here on My Own. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Fall Movie Preview: Studios save best films for fall Sep 11, 2009
"Fame" (PG): Talent and off-stage drama at the New York Academy of Performing Arts; the cast includes Kelsey Grammer, Bebe Neuwirth and Megan Mullally (not as students). Yes, they made this in 1980, but they're making it again. (Florida Today)
Editorial An invite worth accepting Aug 14, 2009
Also at the table was Wagner, Michael Korb, a syndicated columnist, and honoree Bebe Neuwirth and her husband, Christopher Calkins. Admittedly, I was a little star struck, sitting only three seats away from Bebe Neuwirth, aka Dr. Lilith Sternin of Cheers and Fraiser. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
And all that class Aug 9, 2009
Certainly, O Connor talks a lot about how much she loves learning from other performers, naming Americans Chita Rivera and Bebe Neuwirth as two she particularly admires (both have also been famous Velmas). It is in that spirit that she has learnt to accept criticism, even the tough kind, as constructive. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Addams Family Finds Home On Broadway Jul 23, 2009
NEW YORK (July 22, 2009)The Addams Family" musical will open April 8 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway. Previews begin March 4 after a Chicago tryout that starts in mid-November. It's based on the delightfully ghoulish cartoons that originated in The New Yorker magazine and became TV series and movies. As previously announced, Nathan Lane will play Gomez and Bebe Neuwirth will be Morticia in the production. Also in the cast are Kevin Chamberlin as Uncle Fester, Jackie Hoffman as... (KWTX.com, TX)
Review: 'Forbidden Broadway' a sweet satire Jul 11, 2009
The mock-sizzle performances by the four-person cast - particularly the gamine-lithe Jeanne Montano as an almost contortionist-flexible Bebe Neuwirth - is just the cherry atop a particularly tasty cupcake. Those seeking more substantial fare will want to look elsewhere, but there are small, pleasant desserts scattered throughout the revue that opened Tuesday at San Jose Repertory Theatre. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
20 BEST BEACH READS May 31, 2009
-- Bebe Neuwirth, Broadway vet. Killer Summer. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Addams Family set to hit Broadway May 13, 2009
The Producers star will play Gomez Addams in the show, with Cheers and Frasier star Bebe Neuwirth appearing as his wife Morticia. The plot will centre around daughter Wednesday Addams and how she deals with turning 18 and getting a boyfriend. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Nathan Lane brings Addams Family to stage May 12, 2009
Bebe Neuwirth will be Morticia in the musical ... The shows producers say Nathan Lane will play Gomez and Bebe Neuwirth will be Morticia in the musical based on the popular goulish cartoons in The New Yorker. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Neuwirth at NIACC Apr 2, 2009
For tickets to Bebe Neuwirth Stories with Piano, call the NIACC Box Office at 888-466-4222, extension 4188. Tickets may also be purchased online at. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
63 films to be shown Apr 1, 2009
A troubled married couple (Bebe Neuwirth and Peter Coyote) agree to host a young sailor (Ethan Peck) during Fleet Week. The self-involved Upper East Side couple learns to appreciate the sacrifices of others, and each other, over a bowl of Cocoa Puffs with the sailor. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Crystal for Jackman's Job Feb 25, 2009
Old friend Bebe Neuwirth stopped in to the opening night. Read all about it. (Fox News)
