lifestyle WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2014 MUSIC & MOVIES Springsteen among those to fete Rock Hall class ruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, Carrie Frey will induct the singer. Underwood, Chris Martin: The stars are Michael Stipe of R.E.M. will induct Bturning out to salute the 2014 Rock Nirvana, Coldplay’s Chris Martin will induct and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Peter Gabriel, Tom Morello handles those The hall of fame announced yesterday duties for KISS, and Ahmir “Questlove” that “The Boss” will fittingly induct and per- Thompson will induct fellow Philadelphians form with his loyal E Street Band, while a Hall and Oates. Inductees Daryl Hall and superstar lineup of Nicks, Underwood, John Oates, Gabriel and Cat Stevens will per- Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris and Sheryl form during the April 10 ceremony, which Crow will perform for Linda Ronstadt. Glenn will be broadcast May 31 on HBO. — AP This image released by Vivacity Media Group shows the cast in a scene from the musical ‘Heathers’ performing at New World Stages in New York. — AP Review: ‘Heathers: The Musical’ shallow but catchy

ll of the fantastically mixed-up charac- Heathers, the three-headed power-clique who of them include “Fight for Me,” a hilarious cafe- ters in “Heathers: The Musical” seem rule the school. Dressed in shoulder-padded teria brawl, the Heathers’ girl-power anthem Aplagued by the show’s timeless catch blazers and skimpy miniskirts - and generous- “Candy Store,” and “Shine a Light,” a spiritually phrase, a telling rhetorical question: “What’s ly accessorized with Swatches and scrunchies - uplifting school assembly scene. your damage?” There’s plenty of damage to go the girls terrorize less popular kids, while pep- Bruce Springsteen performs at the Stand Up for Heroes event at Madison Square around in Westerberg High, the wildly chaotic, pering their speech with the vague, disinter- Impressive acting chops Garden, in New York. —AP often cruel, but always colorful wonderland at ested appraisals “so very,” and cutting insults Thankfully, there is not a trace in McCartan the center of off-Broadway’s latest theatrical like, “Did you have a brain tumor for break- and Weed’s performances of the actors who remake of a cinematic favorite. Like the cult fast?” Likable narrator and protagonist, originated their roles on-screen a quarter-cen- classic movie it’s based on, this dark, dement- Veronica Sawyer (Barrett Wilbert Weed), tury ago, Christian Slater and Winona Ryder. ed comedy somehow keeps us in stitches barters her marketable talent for forging Rather than leaning on familiar impressions of Agron Joins Sudeikis, though treading not-so-lightly on some of the handwriting to gain membership into the the movie stars, they make the characters all most troubling subjects in the social curricu- group, instantly elevating her social status a their own, especially with the lovely duet lum of American youth - bullying, school vio- few notches. But when she has a falling out “Seventeen,” one example of the show’s lence and teen suicide. with Heather No. 1, she gravitates to JD (Ryan uniquely alluring ability to blend romance, Hall rom-com ‘Tumbledown’ Even bulimia is fair game, though accord- McCartan), a mysterious transfer student with humor and horror. ormer “Glee” actress Dianna Agron has ing to one of the musical’s three hopelessly a dark streak. That’s when the violence begins, The up-and-coming Weed (“Lysistrata joined Jason Sudeikis and Rebecca Hall in shallow title characters, “it’s so ‘87.” “Heathers” or as Veronica calls it, “teenage angst with a Jones,” “Bare”) has all the tools to be a star in the romantic comedy “Tumbledown,” opened Monday at New World Stages, 25 body count.” musical theater, a daring vocal style, impres- F which began principal photography in years to the day that the 1989 film was After getting its feet wet with a few concert sive acting chops and a natural flair for come- Massachusetts this week. Agron co-stars with released. The lively, campy tribute combines performances at Joe’s Pub in New York, dy. Katie Ladner delights as Veronica’s nerdy Joe Manganiello, Blythe Danner, Griffin Dunne all the twisted humor and teen spirit of its “Heathers” made a successful premiere friend, Martha Dunnstock (cruelly nicknamed and Richard Masur in director Sean Mewshaw’s predecessor with a charming score of mostly engagement in Los Angeles before coming to Martha “Dump Truck”), though her solo bal- first feature, written by first-time feature tuneful melodies and fresh lyrics by Laurence off-Broadway. The current production could lad “Kindergarten Boyfriend” seems mis- screenwriter Desi Van Til. The filmmakers previ- O’Keefe and Kevin Murphy. This reunion of do with some liberal trimming, running well placed near the end of a second act inter- ously collaborated on the short film “Last Westerberg’s social climbers, jocks, nerds and over two hours and weighed down by a cou- rupted as it builds to an explosive finale. Night,” which starred Frances McDormand and outsiders retains much of the original plot and ple of songs that are either not strong enough Another odd choice is the ensemble number premiered at the Venice Film Festival. revives many of the deliciously quotable lines to warrant inclusion or simply get in the way that opens the second act, “Dead Gay Son,” “Tumbledown,” produced by Kristin Hahn of the Daniel Waters screenplay is remembered of the narrative. But the extra polish it an ambitious gospel shout that lacks the Indigo Films and Aaron L. Gilbert and Margot for (including a certain now-famous expletive received before it arrived at New World Stages strong lead vocals you would expect from Hand of Bron Studios, takes place deep in the involving a chain saw and the adverb “gently”). is reflected in many of its irresistibly fun and such a song. Despite minor issues with pac- forests of Maine. Hannah (Hall) is unable to neatly executed ensemble numbers featuring ing, particularly after the intermission, move on after the death of her husband, an ‘It’s so ‘87’ more than a dozen cast members, under the “Heathers” pays off in the end with all-cast acclaimed musician and the subject of a biog- Most of these legendary quotes emanate direction of Andy Fickman with choreography finale that should send audiences away hap- raphy she’s struggling to write, when she meets from the crude but catchy lexicon of the by Marguerite Derricks. The most memorable py, at least by high school standards. —AP Andrew, a brash New York academic who has a different take on her husband’s life - and death. Dianna Agron The unlikely pair must collaborate to craft the sales are being handled by Sierra/Affinity. famous singer’s story and begin to write the Financing provided by Bron Studios, CW Media next chapter in their lives together. Finance, Corner Piece Capital and Coastal Whitford says film stars Capital. Van Til and Mewshaw are managed by CAA packaged the project and will be repre- are now seeking TV roles senting North American rights. International Anonymous Content. — Reuters ith A-listers like Matthew gonna be successful.” Whitford said that was true Oprah’s former McConaughey, Julia Roberts and Halle to a certain extent with “West Wing.” “Nobody WBerry jumping to TV, actor Bradley thought it was gonna work. ‘You can’t have a Whitford marvels at how show-biz stigma of the fake president. It’s about politics, that never stepmother small screen is now a thing of the past. Whitford works,’” he said. “People found it and it grew to is best known for his role as Deputy Chief of Staff be much bigger than we ever thought it would Josh Lyman on NBC’s critically acclaimed series be.” Whitford stars on the ABC comedy “Trophy “The West Wing” (1999-2006). “I remember think- Wife” (airing Tuesdays at 9:30 pm EDT). gets 60 days ing, oh thank god there’s this snobbery about He plays an older husband with a younger TV,” the 54-year-old actor said in a recent inter- wife (Malin Akerman). His character has two ex- view. “I was getting better writing by an expo- wives (Marcia Gay Harden and Michaela to vacate nential amount than Meryl Streep when I was on Watkins). Despite the show’s title, Akerman’s Kate ‘West Wing.’ I was so grateful. isn’t a stereotypical piece of arm candy for prah Winfrey’s former stepmother “Now unfortunately, all the movie stars, the Whitford’s Pete, much like TBS’ “Cougar Town” has been given extra time to vacate big flossers, have realized that not only do you isn’t about older women paired with younger Othe $1.4 million home she once get great writing, (but) it’s a really satisfying way men. Ratings for “Trophy Wife” have been so-so, shared with the father of the iconic TV talk- of storytelling. ... It’s not about blowing stuff up.” but Whitford is hoping for a second season. He show host. Winfrey spokeswoman Nicole He hopes this trend won’t mean qualified actors said he was “looking to do something different Nichols told The Associated Press in an email will be overlooked for someone with a bigger and comedy was definitely something I was that Oprah’s company has granted Barbara name. “If anybody had any idea that ‘Breaking looking for.” He also wanted to work with Harden. Winfrey 60 days to leave following her Bad’ was gonna be a tenth as successful as it was, He has seen her Tony-winning performance in request for more time. (creator) Vince (Gilligan) would not have been Broadway’s “God of Carnage” four times. “It was Barbara Winfrey and Vernon Winfrey allowed to write it,” Whitford said. “Bryan bordering on stalking,” he said. “By the way,” divorced last year. Court records show that (Cranston) would not have been allowed to be in File photo shows actor Bradley Whitford Whitford added, “on ‘West Wing,’ I was one of the Overground Railroad LLC filed paperwork it. None of that beautiful cast would be in it. arrives at the PaleyFest Previews: Fall TV young guys and now (on ‘Trophy Wife’) I’m earlier this month asking that Barbara Same with ‘The Sopranos.’ We never would’ve show ìTrophy Wifeî at The Paley Center for Wilford (expletive) Brimley. It’s prostate jokes and Winfrey be evicted from the Franklin, met James Gandolfini if anybody thought it was Media in Beverly Hills, Calif. — AP stuff! There was no segue way!” — AP Tennessee, home. Barbara Winfrey repre- sented herself in court. A phone number list- ed in public records under that name was not accepting messages. — AP Oprah Winfrey Sheriff: Man broke into Selena Gomez guesthouse uthorities say they’ve arrested a man who’s accused of breaking into Selena AGomez’s guesthouse while the 21- year-old actress and singer was home. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says 20-year-old transient Cruz Che is being held Monday on $50,000 bail. Deputies didn’t know if he’d retained an attorney. Sgt Fray Lupian says Gomez arrived at her Calabasas home at about 9:30 pm Sunday when she heard a noise and called security. Shakira and He says the suspect knocked on the door Blake Shelton and a friend answered but slammed it closed when he asked for Gomez. Security found the suspect in the guesthouse and held him for deputies. Gomez, the former “Wizards of Shakira and Blake to duet on ACM Awards Waverly Place” actress turned pop star, was named favorite female singer Saturday night lake Shelton will take a time out from They join previously-announced perform- Down” and “I’m a Lonesome Fugitive. Garth at the Kids’ Choice Awards. — AP his co-hosting duties on CBS’s 49th ers Miranda Lambert, George Strait and Brooks will also be on hand to present BAnnual ACM Awards for a duet with Hunter Hayes. Lambert and Strait will pay Haggard with the award. Shakira. NBC’s “The Voice” coaches will duet tribute to country legend Merle Haggard, Shelton and Luke Bryan will co-host The on their recently-released single, “Medicine,” who’s receiving the Crystal Milestone Award ACM Awards airing live from Las Vegas’ MGM File photo shows Selena Gomez from Shakira’s most recent album, the self- this year, dueting on a medley of Haggard’s Grand Garden Arena on Sunday at 8/7c on performs in concert at the Giant titled “Shakira.” tunes, including “Tonight the Bottle Let Me CBS. — Reuters Center in Hershey, Penn. — AP