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Her SNL Miley Cyrus Impression is like, “Pretty Cool” (VIDEO)
Last week, I posted screengrabs and videos from Vanessa Bayer’s (C’04, Bloomers) fantastic debut on “Saturday Night Live”. This week, we continue to see Vanessa’s talent unfold with an entire first sketch featuring Vanessa’s spot on impersonation of Miley Cyrus. After the jump check out the sketch for yourself! “On the first episode of Miley’s new […]
Hollywood Bits and Pieces: New projects for Mark, Josh and Liz
A bunch of Hollywood bits and pieces about Penn alumni deals to report on including a new VH1 reality show a new half hour NBC comedy a new atypical role for Elizabeth Banks More after the jump! Reality guru Mark Cronin (ENG’86, Mask and Wig, Penn in Pictures 2010 panelist) debuts his new half-hour docu-series […]
Mask and Wig alum writes hot new Spiderman Broadway Show
Bono, Julie Taymor, Glen Berger and The Edge. Who knew that years after appearing as the lead role of Sir Rupert in Mask and Wig ‘s 100th production of “Lurline, Again!” Glen Berger (C’89) would go on to write the book for the hottest new show slinging onto Broadway on November 14… More after the jump! […]
Penn Alum Chats it up with Madonna (VIDEO)
NY’s WPIX (Penn alum) journalist Emily Frances recently interviewed Madonna and her daughter Lola at the debut of the teenager’s new exclusive Macy’s clothing line “Material Girl.” Apparently the clothing line is 80’s inspired. Check out Emily’s interview after the jump and find out what Emily had to say about meeting Madonna! When I asked […]
Her First SNL Appearance: Is Vanessa Bayer SNL’s next Cheri Oteri? (VIDEOS)
If you missed SNL on Saturday night you missed seeing Penn alum Vanessa Bayer’s (C’04, Bloomers) enthusiastic energy and smile planted in a good number of sketches. In fact, her face was the first to open the show in a sketch where she played a secretary announcing Christine O’Donnell’s arrival at the Republican National Committee […]
Something ‘Wicked’ This Way Coming to Hollywood from Penn Film Producer
Marc Platt and Stephen Schwartz Producer Marc Platt (C’79, Glee Club) and composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz are currently meeting with some A list directors for the Broadway smash hit Wicked’s film adaptation. Directors in the running include JJ Abrams (“Lost” creator), Ryan Murphy (“Glee” creator) and Rob Marshall (Chicago). (source) Speaking of “Wicked, remember THIS Penn […]
