February 1, 2020  

stagescenela.com – Never Been Kissed: The Unauthorized Musical

Lana McKissack takes over for Drew Barrymore as frumpy 25-year-old L.A. Times copy editor Josie Geller (2000 miles west of the 1999 movie smash’s Chicago Sun-Times), who might just accomplish her dream of becoming an honest-to-goodness reporter if she can ace the assignment she’s as long last been given by editor-in-chief Rigfort (Matt Shively), i.e., to go undercover as a 17-year-old high school student and write a tell-all expose about teen life today.

Trouble is, Josie’s high school years were hell, and her return to campus life looks to be no more heavenly than the first time round, at least not with co-worker Anita (Amanda Shechtman) serving as her ill-advised fashion guru.

Full article here: http://www.stagescenela.com/2020/02/never-been-kissed-the-unauthorized-musical/

January 31, 2020  

latimes.com – Unauthorized ‘Never Been Kissed’ Musical Parody Is Peak ’90s Nostalgia

Josie is 25 years old and nervous about her first day of high school. At least she’s finalized her outfit: a white, feather-lined lingerie robe that holds the promise of a fresh start free of bad teen memories.

The music comes to a pause. She steps forward and takes a deep breath. “I’m not Josie Grossy anymore!” she shouts, to riotous audience applause.

It’s an iconic moment for fans of “Never Been Kissed,” the 1999 romantic comedy starring Drew Barrymore as a journalist inexperienced with romance. The beloved movie — which included David Arquette, Michael Vartan and Molly Shannon in the cast — is the latest unauthorized musical parody at the Rockwell Table & Stage. The film’s co-writer Abby Kohn and actress Jordan Ladd were among the opening-night crowd last Saturday.

Full article here: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2020-01-31/never-been-kissed-musical-parody-cruel-intentions

January 29, 2020  

nascar.com – Angela Ruch to Compete Full-Time in Gander Trucks, Launch Facebook Watch Docuseries

In a male-dominated sport, Angela Ruch has nothing short of a need for speed. Although she’s the niece of former Daytona 500 champion Derrike Cope, Ruch also has had no issue creating her own spotlight. The female driver made history with her 2019 debut in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series at Daytona, becoming the first female in Gander Trucks history to lead laps at Daytona International Speedway.

Ruch is buckling down this season as she plans to compete in all 23 Gander Trucks events in the No. 00 Chevy Silverado. In addition to continued technical support from Niece Motorsports this year, Angela’s team is also partnering with Reaume Brothers Racing. In addition, Ruch will debut on Facebook Watch with The Ruch Life, from Emmy Award winning television producer Jason Sciavicco.

Full article here: https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2020/01/29/angela-ruch-full-time-gander-trucks-facebook-docuseries/

 

January 28, 2020  

usmagazine.com – Grammys Afterparty Chefs Reveal the Craziest Food Requests They’ve Ever Gotten

Rolling with the punches! Cooking for celebrities can be tricky, but chefs Wayne Elias and Joe Flamm, who are handling two separate post-Grammy Awards bashes, don’t let any atypical food requests make them sweat.

Elias and Crumble CateringOpens in a new Window. will be working Steven Tyler‘s Grammy Awards viewing party to benefit Janie’s Fund on Sunday, January 26. The veteran chef plans to prepare four courses for the shindig and each course will have a vegan option. Dishes on the menu include porcini-dusted cod with asparagus and milk chocolate mousse.

Read full article here: https://www.usmagazine.com/food/news/grammys-2020-afterparty-chefs-craziest-food-requests-weve-gotten/