Billy Elliot dances away with 10 Tony Awards Jun 16, 2009
COSTUME DESIGN OF A PLAY: Anthony Ward, Mary Stuart. . (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
CRITIC'S CHOICE: Who should, will win 2009 Tonys Jun 5, 2009
Joe Turner's Come and Gone Mary Stuart The Norman Conquests Waiting for Godot ... Hope Davis, God of Carnage Jane Fonda, 33 Variations Marcia Gay Harden, God of Carnage Janet McTeer, Mary Stuart Harriet Walter, Mary Stuart ... Phyllida Lloyd, Mary Stuart Bartlett Sher, Joe Turner's Come and Gone Matthew Warchus, God of Carnage Matthew Warchus, The Norman Conquests. (USA Today -- Life)
Tony Awards put spotlight on directors Jun 5, 2009
Warchus, who is English but has worked extensively on Broadway, will compete against fellow Brit Phyllida Lloyd, director of the U.K. transfer Mary Stuart, and Bartlett Sher of Lincoln Center Theater's staging of August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone ... In bringing Mary Stuart to New York, Lloyd retained only two original cast members, British leading ladies Janet McTeer and Harriet Walter (both Tony nominees), and was fiercely protective of them. (USA Today -- Life)
A red flag on green energy plan May 25, 2009
Mary Stuart Booth is co-founder of the Mass. Environmental Energy Alliance. (Boston Globe)
US drama awards for Billy musical May 18, 2009
Their awards came for their work in the plays Mary Stuart and Exit the King respectively. Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize-winner Ruined was named the season's outstanding new play. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Jekyll Island Announces Results from Turtle Crawl Triathlon and 5K Fun Run May 18, 2009
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 45 - 49 Mary Stuart Bland Atlanta GA. FEMALE AGE GROUP: 55 - 59 Kathy Bruce Atlanta GA. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
NO BALONEY ABOUT THIS YEAR'S TO... May 14, 2009
The Americans will go for Marcia Gay Harden, the Brits could go for Janet McTeer for "Mary Stuart," and the Vietnamese will go for Jane Fonda. Best Actor is nervous-making because the men in "God of Carnage," Jeff Daniels and James Gandolfini, cancel each other out. (New York Post -- Gossip)
'Billy Elliot,' 'God of Carnage' score Tony noms May 7, 2009
The two royal ladies of Mary Stuart Janet McTeer as Mary, Queen of Scots, and Harriet Walter as Elizabeth I will also battle for the actress nod. The last slot in the category was filled by Jane Fonda, who portrays a dying musicologist in 33 Variations. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Billy Elliot dominates Tony nods May 6, 2009
British stage stars Janet McTeer and Harriet Walter are also nominated for their work in Mary Stuart, which is in the running for best revival. 33 Variations, Dividing The Estate, Reasons To Be Pretty and and God of Carnage are the best play candidates. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'Billy Elliot' tops Tony nomination list May 6, 2009
Paulus is the only best-director nominee to have directed a musical revival; as director, she'll be up against Stephen Daldry for "Billy Elliot," Michael Greif for "Next to Normal," and Kristin Hanggi for "Rock of Ages." Other nominated musical revivals are "Guys and Dolls," "Pal Joey," and "West Side Story"; play revivals named are "Joe Turner's Come and Gone," "Mary Stuart," "The Norman Conquests," and "Waiting for Godot.". For direction of a play, Phyllida Lloyd ("Mary Stuart"), Bartlett Sher... (Boston Globe)
Billy Elliot scores 15 Tony nominations May 6, 2009
The four play revivals snagging spots were Alan Ayckbourns comic trilogy The Norman Conquests, the Roundabout Theatre Companys production of Waiting for Godot, the historical drama Mary Stuart and August Wilsons Joe Turners Come and Gone, produced by Lincoln Center Theater ... The two royal ladies of Mary Stuart Janet McTeer as Mary, Queen of Scots, and Harriet Walter as Elizabeth I will also battle for the actress nod ... BEST REVIVAL OF A PLAY:... (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
'Billy Elliot' ties 'Producers' record with 15 Tony nominations May 6, 2009
Godot is up for best revival, along with Lincoln Center Theater's staging of August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come And Gone and London-based productions of Mary Stuart and the comic trilogy The Norman Conquests, which each received seven nominations. Four actors from Conquests were recognized two-thirds of the company along with director Matthew Warchus, also nominated for Carnage. (USA Today -- Life)
Busy Spring Means Crowded Tony Nomination Field May 5, 2009
" Broadway usually doesn't turn its back on success. Among the actors likely to get serious consideration are names such as Jane Fonda, Daniel Radcliffe, Angela Lansbury, James Gandolfini, Kristin Scott Thomas, Geoffrey Rush, Marcia Gay Harden, Nathan Lane, Janet McTeer, Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, Bill Irwin and John Goodman. Let's start, though, with the musical nominations, which are among the most coveted, since they give the finalists valuable airtime on the three-hour CBS telecast on June 7... (KIRO TV, WA)
Three plays span comedy, and history, with style Apr 28, 2009
Siding with Mary Stuart. Another superb revival from the U.K., Mary Stuart (* * * ), at the Broadhurst Theatre, is based on British history, though playwright Friedrich Schiller's take on a legendary Tudor rivalry is unabashedly slanted. (USA Today -- Life)
Morton reveals knife crime past Apr 28, 2009
I was so ashamed of myself" the actress added. Morton was charged with attempted murder but after the case went to youth, then crown courts, she was convicted of the lesser charge of making threats to kill. The conviction has had an impact on her adult life as she has had difficulties in getting visas to film in America. The actress, whose recent roles include Myra Hindley, Marilyn Monroe and Mary Stuart, told The Guardian: "When I did Sweet and Lowdown, I had to sit down with Woody Allen and... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Twilight adventurer Apr 20, 2009
" You can trace Stewart's rise in Hollywood back to a similar entry point as many young actors the Disney studio lot. As a 10-year-old she had a role in Disney movie The Thirteenth Year but that's where the comparisons between Stewart and Disney's top-tier creations, Miley Cyrus and Hilary Duff, end. Instead of starring in a child-friendly television series with spin-off albums and merchandising, Stewart gravitated to heavy, independent roles, her first being 2001's The Safety Of Objects, a film... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Queens For Any Day Apr 20, 2009
A London import as gripping as it is elegant, "Mary Stuart" is packed with political machinations, mind games and rhetorical bouts about justice and power ... (I for one can wait another 10 years for my next "Hedda Gabler.") And so "Mary Stuart" does benefit from the thrill of discovery -- at least for the New Yorkers who didn't see Ingmar Bergman's extraordinary 2002 staging at BAM. But that alone doesn't explain the visceral gratification this show brings ... MARY STUART Broadhurst Theatre,... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
'Mamma Mia!' 10th Anniversary Apr 4, 2009
10th Anniversary - Variety Hot Topic. Choose the one that's best for you. (Variety)
Spotlight on Gallo Center for the Arts Apr 3, 2009
That comparison does not account for whether shows took place in 1,250-seat Mary Stuart Rogers Theater or the 444-seat Foster Family Theater. All together, 138,831 people have attended shows this season, up from 110,098 at this point a year ago. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Local briefs: Dinuba doctor arrested on child porn charges Mar 30, 2009
Nine schools competed in the event, sponsored by Bank of the West, Mary Stuart Rogers Foundation, E.lo Winery, Telemundo Channel 33, Jamba Juice and Delta Protective Security Services. Showing: lect. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
'The Cake Eaters' is heavy with family issues and affairs Mar 23, 2009
In her first film as a feature director, Mary Stuart Masterson brings a sympathetic eye to the lives of her characters ... THE CAKE EATERS Directed by: Mary StuartMasterson. (Boston Globe)
Twilight Star, Kristen Stewart's The Cake Eaters DVD Now for Sale at www.thecakeeaters.com Mar 22, 2009
Visitors to the site can also now purchase a limited-edition exclusive movie poster signed by Kristen Stewart (Twilight) and the film's award-winning director, Mary Stuart Masterson (Fried Green Tomatoes) ... Director: Mary Stuart Masterson. (PR Newswire)
‘Cake Eaters’ resonates with hometown crowd Mar 21, 2009
The film s director, Mary Stuart Masterson, will hold a question and answer session after today s 7 p.m. showing. Although the plot s slow pace was not a hit with all its teenage viewers, students at Catskill High School enjoyed seeing their school on film. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Theater to screen film shot locally Mar 20, 2009
I needed a class Main Street, said actress-turned-director Mary Stuart Masterson, that had beautiful, well-maintained architecture, great history and real, beautiful rural landscapes. The film also features scenes of the Community Theatre, 343 Main St. in Catskill, where it will be premiering 7 p.m. tonight. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Roundup: Gladiators lose first game Mar 19, 2009
In doubles, Blake Sinyard and Katie Hilimire defeated Caroline Guest and Katie Souther 6-3, 6-4 at No. 1, and Kelly Foster and Sydney Platek beat Mallory Osteen and Mary Stuart Avant 7-6, 4-6 (10-1) at No. 2. HABERSHAM CENTRAL 4, CLARKE CENTRAL 1: At Bishop Park, Rachel Grossman's three-set victory at No. 3 singles was the lone win for the Lady Gladiators as they dropped their third region match. (Athens Banner-Herald)
‘Cake Eaters’ to screen at Community Theater Mar 19, 2009
I needed a class Main Street, said actress-turned-director Mary Stuart Masterson, that had beautiful, well-maintained architecture, great history and real, beautiful rural landscapes. The film also features scenes of the Community Theatre, 343 Main St. in Catskill, where it will be premiering on Friday night at 7 p.m. On Saturday night, a question and answer session with Masterson will be held after a 7 p.m. screening. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Roundup: Higgs wins five events for Athens Christian Mar 18, 2009
In singles, Mary Stuart Avants won 6-4, 6-1 at No. 1, Victoria Ondo won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 2 and Katarina Jenkins won 6-0, 6-1 at No. 3. In doubles, Kirstin Rodrigues and Katie Souther won 6-2, 6-2 at No. 1 and Caroline Guest and Mallory Osteen won 6-3, 6-3 at No. 2. (Athens Banner-Herald)
'Twilight' Star Kristen Stewart Talks 'New Moon,' Future Sequels Mar 18, 2009
I could speak specifically about Catherine, Chris or ["Cake Eaters" director] Mary Stuart [Masterson. I could speak about people that I know and that I've grown to care about but I don't think it's about them being a girl or a boy. (VHI.com -- Music News)
'The Cake Eaters' Mar 14, 2009
Director: Mary Stuart Masterson ... That's certainly the case with "The Cake Eaters," actress Mary Stuart Masterson's low-key feature debut as a director. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
'Twilight' Success Puts Focus On Kristen Stewart In 'Cake Eaters' Mar 14, 2009
The directorial debut of Hollywood veteran Mary Stuart Masterson, "Cake Eaters" is named for a Southern slang term describing the "haves" although, for most of the film, Stewart and co-stars Bruce Dern and Melissa Leo depict "have-nots." When we recently caught up with Masterson and her newly A-list leading lady, both agreed that the recent success of "Twilight" has their small film eating cake ... "There's more responsibly than just your own self-inflicted care for the character. So I spoke to... (VHI.com -- Music News)
You'll Eat Up This Intelligent Drama Mar 13, 2009
"The Cake Eaters," filmed in the Catskills, is the directorial debut of actress Mary Stuart Masterson, working from a script by one of the movie's actors, Jayce Bartok. He plays Beagle's brother, a would-be musician who ran off to New York and arrives back home too late for his mom's funeral. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
The Beverly Hills Playhouse Announces Tricks of The Trade Workshops for Directors and Writers with Howie Deutch and Rick Podell Feb 27, 2009
The following year, Deutch directed the popular Some Kind of Wonderful, starring Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson and Lea Thompson. The Great Outdoors, written by Hughes and teaming Dan Akroyd and John Candy, followed in a purely comic vein. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Review: 'Not Into You' not worth it Feb 7, 2009
Gigi, as she tells it, is the equivalent of the Eric Stoltz character, whereas Alex is like Mary Stuart Masterson's Watts -- the loyal, advice-giving friend who starts to want something more than friendship. For a second, I grinned at the knowing (and gender-flipped) use of a so-cheesy-it's-hip teen-movie reference. (CNN -- Showbiz)
