The Rogers Revue

Relive the Beloved Timeless Tale of Cinderella with a Modern-Day, Holiday Twist

Break Out The Mistletoe As Your Holidays Just Got Merrier – A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish

August 14, 2019 TRR News Uncategorized

Bring Home the Music & Magic
October 15 on Digital, October 29 on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack & DVD

Break out the mistletoe and holly and get ready to sing and dance as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releases A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish on Digital beginning October 15, and on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD on October 29. The enchanting all-new original movie stars Laura Marano (Disney’s Austin and Ally) as Kat Decker, Gregg Sulkin (Marvel’s Runaways, Faking It, Wizards of Waverly Place) as Dominic Wintergarden, Barclay Hope (Riverdale) as Terrence Wintergarden, three-time Leo® Award winner and Hallmark Channel favorite Johannah Newmarch (When Calls The Heart, Garage Sale Mystery franchise) as the cruel stepmother Deirdra Decker, Isabella Gomez (One Day at a Time) as Kat’s best friend Isla, and evil-stepsisters Joy and Grace are played, respectively, by Lillian Doucet-Roche (The Miracle Season) and Chanelle Peloso (Syfy’s Deadly Class).

Dean interviews Blinded by the Light director Gurinder Chadha

Blinded by the Magic of Chadha

August 14, 2019 Dean Rogers Interviews, Movies

On this edition of the INTERVUE, director Gurinder Chadha has brought the music of the Boss, Bruce Springsteen, and created a wonderful film that tells an amazing story in the upcoming film Blinded by the Light. Inspired by the true story of journalist Sarfraz Manzoor, this wonderful film tells the tale of Javed, a British teen of Pakistani descent, who discovers the world outside his family life and 1980’s hometown through the music of Bruce Springsteen. I sat with Ms. Chadha to talk about meeting Bruce and bringing Manzoor’s story to the big screen.

Steven Levenson’s Dear Evan Hansen at the Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theater thru Sept 8

Dear Evan Hansen Finds Us in DC

August 10, 2019 Jaya Ghosh Theatre, Theatre Reviews

Ben Levi Ross as 'Evan Hansen' and the Company of the First North American Tour of Dear Evan Hansen. Photo by Matthew Murphy. 2018

Dear Evan Hansen is the story of the individual struggles we hide under the facade of our public images.

Evan Hansen finds himself propelled to fame as a lie that he was best friends with Connor Murphy, a troubled student that committed suicide, spirals out of control. The heartbreaking part is that we can’t even fault Evan for his lie, he just wants to belong and has struggled for so much of his life to do so.

This year’s festival to highlight the role of women in the Civil Rights Movement

The 6th Annual March on Washington Film Festival Returns, Sept 22nd-29th

August 9, 2019 TRR News Arts & Entertainment, Film Festivals

The March on Washington Film Festival returns to Washington, DC on September 22nd and runs until September 29th. The festival, which finds, encourages, and brings to life stories of both icons and foot soldiers from the Civil Rights Movement will host a week-long series of films, an inaugural gala, musical and theatrical performances, comedy, panel discussions, exhibitions and more. Most screenings will take place at the Jack Morton Auditorium on the campus of George Washington University. Other related events will be held around the city at different venues, most notably the National Museum of Women in the Arts, National Cathedral, National Portrait Gallery, New York University-District of Columbia and Eaton DC.

Kennedy Center Announces 2019 Mark Twain Prize Talent Lineup

August 1, 2019 TRR News Arts & Entertainment

A lineup of leading performers, including Bradley Cooper, Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Trevor Noah, Jon Stewart, John Legend & Chrissy Teigen, and others will salute Dave Chappelle at the 22nd annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 8 p.m. The program will pay tribute to the humor and accomplishments of Chappelle, and will be broadcasted on PBS stations on January 6, 2020. On-sale and ticketing information for this event will be available at a later date, and sponsorship packages and Party Passes for the Mark Twain Prize gala performance are on sale now.

Weinberg Center for the Arts Announces 2019-2020 Season

August 1, 2019 TRR News Arts & Entertainment

The Weinberg Center for the Arts has announced the line-up for its 41st season of live comedy, music, dance, family programming, and film, continuing its commitment to presenting diverse, affordable entertainment to the Frederick community. The season kicks off September 17 with the family show Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig’s Adventure!

Don Cherel Talks About His Single “Miracles Happen”

July 29, 2019 Lauren Beverly Interviews, Music

Don Cherel is a man who wears many hats. He’s a director, producer, cameraman, and now a father. In April of this year, Don released his original composition Miracles Happen, which was inspired by the then upcoming birth of his twin daughters. I had a chance to speak with Don about his heartwarming song, his children and the story behind Miracles Happen.

Tickets for the National Theatre’s 2019-2020 productions Go on Sale Friday!

July 29, 2019 TRR News Arts & Entertainment

Tickets for the National Theatre’s 2019-2020 productions MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 LIVE: THE GREAT CHEESY MOVIE CIRCUS TOUR (October 18-19, 2019), JOHN LEGUIZAMO’S LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS (November 21-23, 2019), MANDY PATINKIN IN CONCERT: DIARIES WITH ADAM BEN-DAVID ON PIANO (November 29, 2019), and THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY (January 31 – February 1, 2020) will go on sale to the general public this Friday, August 2 at 10am.

Concert Review: Billy Joel at Camden Yards

Baltimore 2019 (Joel Seen the Lights Go Out on Charm City)

July 29, 2019 Dean Rogers Music, Music Reviews

Imagine, if you will, your favorite artist. Imagine yourself listening to their music on the radio, on television, or on LP’s. Now, imagine yourself growing up and hoping to see them one day LIVE in concert—a concert that it is a historic moment just for being the first concert at its venue. For the thousands in attendance on Friday night in Charm City, they can truly say that they were THERE when legendary Piano Man Billy Joel came to Oriole Park at Camden Yards and rocked them all.

Jayne Atkinson on Being Ann Richards

July 29, 2019 Dean Rogers Interviews, Theatre

On this edition of INTERVUE, Arena Stage in our nation’s capital is playing host to Texas Governor Ann Richards in the stage production of Ann. Ann brings light to the single term Democratic governor who became a force of nature in the world of Texas state politics. I recently talked to actress Jayne Atkinson who takes on a role in this intimate chronicle of Richards’ legacy and how she was determined to make her mark on the world.