The Cast of The Addams Family perform the opening number on Letterman

The Addams Family just opened up on Broadway and I’ve been hearing mixed reviews about it – mostly that it’s the Nathan Lane show. But if you like him, that’s not a bad thing, right?

I’m headed to NYC in a couple weeks and I might try and check it out, mostly because I’ve never seen Nathan Lane in a Broadway show and if you like musical theater, it’s something you gotta do.

In this clip, the whole cast performs the opening number on The Late Show With David Letterman. I think it looks pretty good. What do you think?

Hot Tub Time Machine: Soundbites and Clips

Here’s some soundbites with the stars of Hot Tub Time Machine – Rob Corddry, Clark Duke and Craig Robinson (no John Cusack).

And here are some clips:

In The Mirror

Is Michael Jackson Black?

Nathane Lane and BeBe Neuwirth talk ‘Addams Family’

Sandra Bullock: Oscar® Thank You Cam and Backstage Interview

Q. I was wondering if you had any advice for students out there, acting students or just people who want to be in the entertainment industry who want to be in your shoes tonight

A. Well, don’t aspire to be in these shoes. You know, walk in your own. I mean everyone’s really good at telling everyone else how to live your life or how to be or how to do it. Just don’t listen. My mother beat it into our heads to be original, and I didn’t understand that until later on and just everyone’s unique and that’s what makes people exciting to watch, I think, so just savour what you are and not what everyone else wants you to be.

Q. So last time I asked you a question at the SAG Awards I suggested you were the favorite for the Oscars and you shushed me.

A. I’m going to shush you again.

Q. What does this mean to you and did you sort of think you were the favorite?

A. Are you joking? No. It’s as I said up on that stage, you know, I questioned did I win it or did I just wear everyone down? It’s if you hang in there the longest, it’s, you know you know, I didn’t aspire to this. I was in awe of it. I admired it. I got to watch it like everyone else did or present, but it wasn’t something that I said, One day when I get the Oscar.

I didn’t think it was something that was the opportunity would ever present itself for me to rise to that occasion. And I was okay with that and I was very happy working and this came out of left field, every pun intended. Sorry. I think everything’s going to be a metaphor tonight and I apologize. This is the film I said “no” to. If I thought this was going to be my, you know, golden ticket. It just was such odd circumstances and things came together in a way that I just didn’t see coming. No one saw coming. And I think that’s what makes it so overwhelming and unexpected. I look at the company I keep in this category and you can’t pick. There’s not one that rises above the others, and I love these women that I got to spend this time with so much for who they are. So I feel like I share it equally in five parts because we ladies need to stick together.

Q. And then this picture as well there’s a tie in there. I just want you to talk a little bit about what draws you to these projects that are youth oriented that are to do with

A. It’s not that I consciously draw I’m drawn to them. You know, we’re presented with the opportunities we’re presented with in this business, and you’re able to make some of your own opportunities. I didn’t it’s not conscious, but I think it makes a great inspirational story when you can see it work, when you see what someone can rise to the occasion and do. And you know, I’ve seen it happen day after day in New Orleans and that’s why I love that town so much, and it’s the people and the perseverance and the love of each other that makes that work. And I think that’s what works so well in stories like that. I love stories about passion and love. Love of country, love of people. Love of sport. It’s just it makes a good film. But I don’t think I’ve ever consciously been drawn to it. I just I just end up, I guess, maybe loving it the most.

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Jeff Bridges: Oscar® Thank You Cam and Backstage Interview

Q. You were talking about sitting on the bed, your dad giving you all the pointers of being an actor. From that day to this moment, what kind of ride has this been? And did you ever see this happening?
A. Well, you know, ups and downs, what does the Dude say? Strikes and gutters, man. That’s about it. That’s about it.

Q. What part of Bad Blake do you most identify with personally, and also, will you and Colin Farrell please form a country band?
A. The music, that’s what I most identified with Bad. I have been writing music, playing music since I was a kid. Unlike Bad, I have you know, I didn’t think he had great parents. Certainly didn’t have he had four, probably, great wives that he got rid of, you know.

But I have a very strong marriage, you know. Bad didn’t have that. There’s a lot of stuff he didn’t have. But the music, I don’t know about forming a country band. Sounds like a good idea. I’ll talk with those guys, maybe.

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Backstage with the SAG Awards winners

Jeff Bridges: “It really means so much.”

Kevin Bacon: “When I got into this [business], I knew I was going to be in it for the long haul.”

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SAG Liferaft: An Evening with Agents

Here’s video of SAG Liferafts, An Evening With Agents.

Discussed are:
The Difficulties of finding an agent.
What to look for in an agent.
What agents are looking for in a client.

It runs a little over 2 hours but the info is great, the agents are truthful and its worth a watch, especially if you’re in the market for an agent. Or your current one stinks.

‘Bye Bye Birdie’ set mishap

Last night’s final preview performance of Bye Bye Birdie was anything but normal.

20 minutes in the show, the electronically controlled set didn’t clear the stage so they were forced to stop. John Stamos comes out and yell’s for Bob Saget to come on-stage to help talk to the audience.

Best Full House reunion ever!

Here’s a clip of the happenings (with fellow cast member Bill Irwin clowning around)

Video: Hugh Jackman & Daniel Craig go off book

I know you’ve probably seen Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig go all improv on this audience member but I wanted to post this anyway.

My thoughts.

1. I really want to see this show.
2. How can you get yelled at by Hugh Jackman in front of a packed audience only to later have your phone ring again! This is Wolverine and Bond, jackass. Turn off your phone!
3. How come no one is asking about the guy who recorded this? Who records a Broadway show? Should I be looking on torrents for shows?

Must Watch! “One Line On The Sopranos”

For anyone who has ever had a one-liner on a show, you will totally love this!

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