Alec Baldwin On Keeping SNL Fresh, His Daily Routine and His Ideal Role
Working as a comedic actor means Baldwin has worked hard at perfecting the art of conveying meaning through facial expressions alone.
Review: ‘Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me’
This is really Elaine Stritch‘s world and we’re all living in it. I can honestly say this after watching the excellent and brutally honest documentary about her life, Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me. The film looks back on her amazing life and career as follows her as she is beginning to
Alec Baldwin Takes on the Movie Industry: It’s a “fetid septic tank”
With so much talk about the current television slate being the new golden age of TV, it’s the perfect time for the upcoming documentary Seduced and Abandoned. The doc, produced by Alec Baldwin and directed by James Toback, focuses on the current state of the movie industry. Baldwin chatted with the
Alec Baldwin Gushes Over Cate Blanchett in ‘Blue Jasmine’ and Says He’s “Never Had a Good Time Making a Movie”
Coming on the heels of last week’s announcement by Mary-Louise Parker that she wants to quit acting, Alec Baldwin has echoed those feelings. “I’m 55 years old. I don’t give a shit! I’ve worked all I want to work for the last 33 years. Do I do things I want
Shia LaBeouf and Producers of ‘Orphans’ Reach Settlement Over Firing
The story that never stopped giving earlier this year was Shia LaBeouf‘s very public exit from what was intended to be his Broadway debut, Orphans. Though LaBeouf’s removal from the show was officially blamed on “creative differences,” reports of unprofessional behavior during rehearsals arose during the following days and his
If He Could, Alec Baldwin Would Quit Acting
Alec Baldwin is constantly getting into trouble with his social media habits. He once got kicked off an airplane for refusing to stop his game of Words with Friends on his cellphone, and last week he went on a tirade against a journalist who said his wife was texting during James Gandolfini’s funeral. Baldwin is now claiming he will never turn his Twitter feed back on.
Alec Baldwin Blames ‘Orphans’ Closing on ‘Tabloid Journalism’ and a Scathing New York Times Review… But is That Fair?
It was certainly an unexpected announcement that Orphans, starring Alec Baldwin, would be closing on Broadway on May 19, several weeks before its originally scheduled closing on June 30.
‘Orphans’ Will Play its Final Performance May 19th
The producers of the Tony Award-nominated play ORPHANS have announced that the Broadway production will play its final performance on Sunday, May 19th.
Ben Foster on Getting Cast in ‘Orphans’, Looking Up to Daniel Radcliffe and Why His Mom is Worried About Him
Harry Potter was actually Ben Foster’s inspiration for doing a play on Broadway. Well, technically it was Daniel Radcliffe who gave him the push to do Lyle Kessler’s Orphans.
Alec Baldwin on Shia LaBeouf’s Exit from ‘Orphans’ and His Preference for Theater Over Film
Reviews haven’t made it out yet on Broadway’s Orphans, the Lyle Kessler play that has unfortunately become most notable for the behind-the-scenes squabbles that led to the ouster of Shia LaBeouf from one of the lead roles, but star Alec Baldwin is still doing all he can to promote it.
Ben Foster on Making his Broadway Debut in ‘Orphans’: “This feels like complete nudity”
Though Ben Foster is officially starring as Treat in Broadway’s Orphans, as far as the cast and crew of Orphans is concerned Foster should probably be billed as “lifesaver.”
Alec Baldwin Talks About Bringing ‘Orphans’ to Broadway and the Behind-the-Scenes Drama: “My greatest regret is that the rehearsal process got exposed by the person himself”
Though it is still in previews, Orphans is one of the most talked about Broadway plays in recent memory. This is because it not only stars Alec Baldwin making his Broadway return for the first time in nine years and it is directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan, but because of the extensive behind the scenes drama that led to the exit of Shia LaBeouf from the cast and its very public aftermath.
Despite Being Ousted, Shia LaBeouf was Front Row for First Preview Performance of ‘Orphans’
After one of the most public Broadway behind-the-scenes squabbles in memory, Shia LaBeouf attended the first preview performance of Orphans on Tuesday night and gave the performance a wildly enthusiastic reception.
Shia LaBeouf Posts More E-Mails Related to His ‘Orphans’ Exit
I know it’s not a very well-kept secret, but isn’t it sort of fascinating that actors often treat each other like they’re in middle school? Not only do they have arguments over e-mail, but as in the case of Shia LaBeouf and the behind-the-scenes saga of his exit from his intended Broadway debut Orphans, LaBeouf has no issue with posting these e-mails on Twitter to prove… something.
Alec Baldwin Calls Out Shia LaBeouf on His Comments About Theater Acting: “I don’t think he’s in a good position to be giving interpretations of what the theater is and what the theater isn’t”
Alec Baldwin is probably the best example of a celebrity I can think of who I think is insanely talented but I certainly wouldn’t want to be friends with. But one thing I will always give Baldwin is that he isn’t afraid to speak his mind — even if what comes out isn’t always appropriate.
Ben Foster Replaces Shia LeBeouf in Broadway’s ‘Orphans’
Ben Foster is set to replace Shia LaBeouf in Orphans the producers announced today. He will take over the role of ‘Treat’ and begin rehearsals immediately.
Shia LaBeouf Post’s His Audition Video for ‘Orphans’ and E-mails About the Creative Differences that Led to His Exit
Shia LaBeouf, who has certainly made his mouth a familiar spot for his foot in the past, was set to make his Broadway debut opposite Alec Baldwin in Orphans, with previews set to begin March 17. However, yesterday it was announced that LaBeouf had left the play because of “creative differences.” Naturally, inquiring minds want to know what exactly those differences were/are.
Shia LaBeouf Will Be Making His Broadway Debut Alongside Alec Baldwin in ‘Orphans’
Shia LaBeouf will make his Broadway debut this spring in Orphans. Directed by Daniel Sullivan, LaBeouf will star alongside Alec Baldwin in the Lyle Kessler play.
6 Things We Missed While We were Away
After being back on the east coast for almost 3 weeks – I was visiting my parents in Maryland and took a quick trip to NYC – we’re back in full-on posting mode. I tried to post as much as I could but you know the drill when you’re away, I’m sure.
Biography: Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin currently stars with Tina Fey on the critically acclaimed series 30 Rock. His ongoing performance has garnered two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, three Golden Globe Awards for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series, Comedy or Musical, and six Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards® for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a comedy
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