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Mary Faber (sailor)
Mary Faber is an American actress. Stage career Faber made her Broadway debut on December 26, 2005, replacing Stephanie D'Abruzzo in the musical ''Avenue Q'' as Kate Monster and Lucy T. Slut. Starting October 30, 2006, she took a leave of absence from ''Avenue Q'' to appear as Clea in the Playwright's Horizon's production of ''Floyd and Clea Under the Western Sky''. Faber returned to ''Avenue Q'' on December 19, 2006. Faber's last appearance in ''Avenue Q'' was on October 9, 2008. Faber has appeared in off-Broadway shows including ''Saved!'' at Playwright's Horizons, ''Slut'', and ''The Tutor''. Faber also previously worked in the Theatreworks musical ''Junie B. Jones''. She helped to develop the character of Natalie in ''Feeling Electric'' (which would eventually be redeveloped into the Pulitzer Prize-winning ''Next to Normal''). Faber originated the role of Heather in the musical '' American Idiot'' while the show was being developed at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. She con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon University
Brandon University is a university located in the city of Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, with an enrollment of 3375 (2020) full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students. The current location was founded on July 13, 1899, as Brandon College as a Baptist institution. It was chartered as a university by then President John E. Robbins on June 5, 1967. The enabling legislation is the Brandon University Act. Brandon University is one of several predominantly undergraduate liberal arts and sciences institutions in Canada. The university is a member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), the Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate (CUSID) and a member of U Sports. Brandon University has a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1 and sixty percent of all classes have fewer than 20 students. In the 2015 ''Macleans'' rankings of primarily undergraduate universities in Canada, Brandon U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Larroquette
John Bernard Larroquette (; born November 25, 1947) is an American actor. He is known for his starring roles in the NBC military drama series '' Baa Baa Black Sheep'' (1976–1978), the NBC sitcom ''Night Court'' (1984–1992; for which he received four consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series), the NBC sitcom '' The John Larroquette Show'' (1993–1996), the David E. Kelley legal drama series ''The Practice'' (1997-2002), the ABC legal comedy-drama series ''Boston Legal'' (2004–2008), and the TNT series '' The Librarians'' (2014–2018). In 2011, he made his Broadway debut in the musical revival of Frank Loesser's '' How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'' alongside Daniel Radcliffe. He played J.B. Bigley in a role for which he received a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical, and a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical. The following year he starred as William Russell in the Broa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mom (TV Series)
''Mom'' is an American television sitcom created by Chuck Lorre, Eddie Gorodetsky and Gemma Baker that aired on CBS from September 23, 2013, to May 13, 2021, lasting eight seasons. Set in Napa, California, it follows dysfunctional mother/daughter duo Bonnie and Christy Plunkett, who, after having been estranged for years while both struggled with addiction, attempt to pull their lives and their relationship together by trying to stay sober and attending Alcoholics Anonymous. It stars Anna Faris and Allison Janney in the leading roles, with Mimi Kennedy, Jaime Pressly, Beth Hall, William Fichtner, Sadie Calvano, Blake Garrett Rosenthal, Matt Jones (actor), Matt Jones, French Stewart, and Kristen Johnston in supporting roles. Filmed before a live audience, the series was produced by Chuck Lorre Productions and Warner Bros. Television. It received acclaim from critics and audiences throughout its run, with major credit given to its writing and performances (with Janney's noted in p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mighty Magiswords
Mighty may refer to: * ''Mighty'' (The Planet Smashers album) * ''Mighty'' (Kristene DiMarco album) * ''The Mighty'' (1929 film), a 1929 American action film *''The Mighty'', a 1998 comedy-drama film * ''The Mighty'' (comics), a DC Comics title *The Mighty (professional wrestling), an Australian professional wrestling tag team in WWE *Mighty Audio, an American company known for its product ''Mighty'', a portable audio player *Mighty the Armadillo, a character in the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' game series *Samira Mighty (born 1996), an English television personality and actress * "Mighty" (featuring JFTH), a song by Caravan Palace from '' '' * Mighty animation, an animation studio based in Guadalajara, Mexico See also *Might (other) *Mighty Atom (other) *Almighty (other) The Almighty (or "God Almighty") is an Abrahamic term for God. Almighty may also refer to: People and organizations * Almighty (rapper), a Cuban/Puerto Rican raised Latin trap rapper and s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doc McStuffins
''Doc McStuffins'' is an American educational computer-animated children's television series created and executive produced by Chris Nee (an Irish-American who was an associate producer for international versions of Sesame Street) and produced by Brown Bag Films which aired on Disney Channel and Disney Junior from March 23, 2012, to April 18, 2020. The series centers on a girl who can "fix" toys, with help from her toy friends. It features songs written and composed by Kay Hanley and Michelle Lewis. The series received positive reviews due to the series' concept and the main character, as well as its portrayal of African Americans (Nee stated in 2013 that Doc is African American, as proposed by Disney during her initial pitch, Nee initially only knowing she wanted a girl doctor) in a Disney series. Nee conceived the series as ''Cheers'' for preschoolers. On November 16, 2016, Disney Junior renewed the series for a fifth season. On April 4, 2018, Lara Jill Miller, the voice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hairspray Live!
''Hairspray Live!'' is an American television special that aired live on the American television network NBC on December 7, 2016. Produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, and hosted by Darren Criss, it is a performance of a new adaptation of the 2002 Broadway musical '' Hairspray''. Premise ''Hairspray Live!'' takes place in 1962 Baltimore. Teenager Tracy Turnblad's dream is to dance on ''The Corny Collins Show'', a local TV program. When, against all odds, Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight and meets a colorful array of characters, including Link, the resident dreamboat; Amber, the ambitious mean girl; Seaweed, an African-American boy she meets in detention; and his mother, Motormouth Maybelle, owner of a local record store. Tracy's mother is the indomitable Edna Turnblad, and she eventually encourages Tracy on her campaign to integrate the all-White ''Corny Collins Show''. Cast and characters Main castHetrick, Adam"Billy Eichner Added to 'Hairspr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Brink (TV Series)
''The Brink'' is an American comedy television series created by brothers Roberto Benabib and Kim Benabib. It focuses on a geopolitical crisis in Pakistan. Before cancellation, the show was conceived so that each season would follow a different crisis somewhere in the world involving the same main characters. The pilot episode was written by the Benabib brothers and directed by Jay Roach. The series premiered on June 21, 2015 on the American cable television network HBO. ''The Brink'' was initially renewed for a second season while the first season was still airing. HBO later reversed its order and cancelled the series after just one season. Cast Main * Jack Black as Alex Talbot, a lowly Foreign Service Officer assigned to the Embassy of the United States, Islamabad * Tim Robbins as United States Secretary of State Walter Larson * Pablo Schreiber as Lieutenant Commander Zeke "Z-Pak" Tilson, a drug-dealing United States Naval Aviator on the ''Gerald R. Ford''-class airc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ultimate Spider-Man (TV Series)
''Ultimate Spider-Man'' (titled ''Ultimate Spider-Man: Web Warriors'' for the third season and ''Ultimate Spider-Man vs. the Sinister Six'' for its final season) is an American superhero animated television series broadcast on the cable network Disney XD, based on the Spider-Man comics published by Marvel Comics. The series featured writers such as Brian Michael Bendis (who also created the comic book series of the same name), Paul Dini, and Man of Action (a group consisting of Steven T. Seagle, Joe Kelly, Joe Casey and Duncan Rouleau). It was first announced in early 2012, and debuted alongside the second season of '' The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes'' as part of the '' Marvel Universe'' programming block on April 1, 2012. In a break from other series, Spider-Man breaks the fourth wall and speak directly to the audience. It also includes fantasy sequences from Peter's mind. The series concluded its run on January 7, 2017, with the two-part episode "Graduation Day." ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crystal (character)
Crystal (Crystalia Amaquelin) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Crystal first appeared in ''Fantastic Four'' #45 (Dec. 1965) and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. Within the Marvel Universe, Crystal is a member of a fictional subspecies of humanity known as Inhumans, who (due to genetic modifications performed by the Kree) became capable of developing superhuman abilities once exposed to the Terrigen Mist. Exposure to the Terrigen Mist grants abilities to psionically control the four classical elements: earth, wind, fire, and water and, by extension, can also grant the ability to manipulate various other natural materials and phenomena such as metals and electricity. Crystal was the first character to be identified as an Inhuman,''Fantastic Four'' #45 (Dec. 1965) and is one of the most prominent Inhuman characters. Crystal is a princess of the Inhuman Royal Family and sister to Medusa, Queen of the Inhuman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medusa (comics)
Medusa (Medusalith Amaquelin-Boltagon) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in ''Fantastic Four'' #36 (1965). Her name and aspects of the character are derived from Greek mythology, as her hair has prehensile attributes like that of Medusa's hair. The character has psychokinetic control over her hair, a power she obtained through Terrigenesis. Due to this, she can expand her hair to double its normal length, use it to pick locks, remotely lift objects, and often contain objects and people. Medusa has been described as one of Marvel's most notable and powerful female heroes. Serinda Swan primarily portrayed Medusa in the 2017 Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) television series ''Inhumans''. Publication history Medusa first appeared in ''Fantastic Four'' #36 (1965) and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. She appears first in a flashback, then in costume as pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hulk And The Agents Of S
The Hulk is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in the debut issue of ''The Incredible Hulk'' (May 1962). In his comic book appearances, the character, who has dissociative identity disorder (DID), is primarily represented by the alter ego Hulk, a green-skinned, hulking and muscular humanoid possessing a limitless degree of physical strength, and the alter ego Dr. Robert Bruce Banner, a physically weak, socially withdrawn, and emotionally reserved physicist, both of whom typically resent each other. Following his accidental exposure to gamma rays while saving the life of Rick Jones during the detonation of an experimental bomb, Banner is physically transformed into the Hulk when subjected to emotional stress, at or against his will. This transformation often leads to destructive rampages and to conflicts that complicate Banner's civilian life. The Hulk's level ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Punch Brothers
Punch Brothers is an American band consisting of Chris Thile (mandolin), Gabe Witcher (fiddle/violin), Noam Pikelny (banjo), Chris Eldridge (guitar), and Paul Kowert (bass). Their style has been described as "bluegrass instrumentation and spontaneity in the strictures of modern classical" as well as "American country-classical chamber music". The band's 2018 album '' All Ashore'' was awarded the Grammy Award for Best Folk Album at the 61st Grammy Awards on February 10, 2019. History 2006–2007: Beginnings Thile formed the band in 2006 to record the album ''How to Grow a Woman from the Ground''. In an interview with the ''Nashville City Paper'', Thile described the formation of the band: The band was initially known as The How to Grow a Band. In 2007, they officially changed their name, first to The Tensions Mountain Boys, before settling on Punch Brothers. The band's name comes from the critical line of an earworm jingle that is the centerpiece of Mark Twain's short sto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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