We are pleased to present an interview with French filmmaker Bruno François-Boucher. He is the producer/director of an independent feature film, Life Together, that was filmed in Paris. A component of the movie is an adaptation of the Dorothy Parker short story, “The Sexes.” The movie was shot in English and is currently in international…
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A Star Is Born with Gaga and Bradley Cooper in Works
Possibly the best movie-related news in the world of Dorothy Parker came down this week. According to the New York Daily News, Bradley Cooper is behind a remake of A Star Is Born, and his Vicki Lester will be Lady Gaga to his Norman Maine. The 1937 classic screenplay was co-created by Dorothy Parker, her…
Naked Dorothy Parker Night Sept. 16
There have been many Dorothy Parker poetry nights, but perhaps the most unique is coming to New York this month. The Naked Girls Reading series will present You Might As Well Live on September 16 at Under St. Marks in the East Village. The organization, led by producer-host Nasty Canasta, adds Mrs. Parker to a…
Parker Play Coming to New York International Fringe Festival
We are happy to pass on the news that there is another new Dorothy Parker play coming to New York. The Portable Dorothy Parker Written by Annie Lux Directed by Lee Costello Performed by Margot Avery The New York International Fringe Festival Venue #11 64 East 4th Street New York, NY 10003 (212) 505-6757 IATI…
Hollywood Fringe Festival Debuts Parker Play
A new play based on the work of Dorothy Parker is opening in June at the Hollywood Fringe Festival in Los Angeles. Might As Well Live: Stories By Dorothy Parker will open June 6 at the Acme Theatre at The Complex. It is written by Adam Scott Weissman. “Dorothy Parker once said the first thing…
Dorothy Parker Show Coming to Off Broadway
There is a Dorothy Parker production coming to Off Broadway, at the Soho Playhouse, in October and November. Excuse My Dust (A Dorothy Parker Portfolio) October 5th, 2014 – November 9th, 2014 Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street New York City NY 10013 (212) 691-1555 Get tickets here. From the press release: Michael Shannon will present…