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CBS News
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Colorado musicians will play a major role in "Some Like It Hot" shows at Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Find out how the sounds of "Some Like it Hot" will come together on the stage in Denver Find out how the sounds of "Some Like it Hot" will come together on the stage in Denver Find out how the sounds of "Some Like it Hot" will come together on the stage in Denver A musical take on the classic movie "Some Like It Hot" is on its way to Denver, with shows playing the Buell Theatre July 8-20. The show, which takes place in the era of mobsters and big bands, features an orchestra largely made up of Colorado musicians. "'Some Like It Hot' is a jazz age, Depression-era, Prohibition era-show," said Mark Binns, music director for the tour. "The show is just filled with the sounds of (the 1930s) era. The big band jazz-type sound you're used to hearing." Mark Binns, music director for the tour CBS Binns said being a part of the production was an easy decision due to his love for the sounds of that decade. "I got the call to do 'Some Like It Hot' and I jumped at it because jazz really is the music in my soul," Binns said. "I love getting to do jazz. There normally isn't a show that is this heavy with jazz and swing on Broadway, it is rare when a show like this comes along." However, the tour only has four full-time musicians. The four travel the nation with the rest of the cast and crew. However, to make the sound as authentic to the era as possible, there is a need for more musicians. So, the tour sends out a team to each city in advance to hold auditions to be a part of the orchestra in each stop of the tour. "We pick up seven local horns in every single city. So, we have two trumpets, two trombones and four reed doublers. And, we pick up a local bassist," Binns told CBS News Colorado's Dillon Thomas. "So, that is eight musicians, which is double than the number that actually tour it and play it all the time." However, the touring members of the show don't even meet the musicians they will play with in each city until the first night of the first show in each respective city. So, the music is sent to each person who auditions and is selected to play for "Some Like It Hot" in advance as a way to prepare for the live shows. "So, as you can imagine, it gets pretty complicated at times," Binns said. "Because we move in on a Tuesday in a new city, we rehearse for 5 hours, we sound check and we open." Thomas was given an exclusive advanced preview of the production during its visit to Philadelphia. There, Thomas said he never knew the band had just met each other, as the music was seamless and upbeat throughout. To help make sure there isn't much of a learning curve, Binns said the musicians in each city are also given access to visual assets to help them prepare for the musical. "We send them a conductor cam. So, a shot of me conducting the show so they can follow along with it and practice," Binns said. "And you just hope they can come in, knock it out and play a few hours later in front of a couple thousand people." "Some Like It Hot" plays the Denver Center for the Performing Arts starting July 8. For more information on tickets visit CBS Colorado is a proud partner of the DCPA.
CBS News
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Ahead of Denver performances, "Some Like It Hot" cast and crew share peek at 1930s glam costumes
Ahead of Denver performances, "Some Like It Hot" cast and crew share peek at 1930s glam costumes Ahead of Denver performances, "Some Like It Hot" cast and crew share peek at 1930s glam costumes Ahead of Denver performances, "Some Like It Hot" cast and crew share peek at 1930s glam costumes The cast and crew of Some Like It Hot are preparing for their first stop in Denver, as the musical comedy is set to play the Buell Theatre starting July 8. Ahead of their Colorado visit, CBS News Colorado was taken behind the scenes of their production in Philadelphia. There, we took viewers to the wardrobe department to see how a tale from the 1930s is brought to life on stage each night. CBS Star dresser Jeremy Davis Towle and actress Leandra Ellis-Gaston paired up to show off some of the most popular outfits from the show. "My favorite one is the 'Some Like It Hot' performance outfit. This costume is all hand-beaded. This is actually the most expensive costume in the show," Towle said. CBS The dress he was referencing cost more than $7,000 to make due to all of the time spent on customizing the beading. Ellis-Gaston described her favorite costume as a blue jacket and dress that her character, "Sugar," wears at the beginning of the show. "It is a simple blue coat and blue dress. Which seems so simple, but the fur is drama. We love drama," Ellis-Gaston said. CBS Costume designer Gregg Barnes helped bring audiences into the 1930s era in the musical by creating costumes that were lively today but also true to the era of decades ago. "What I love about Gregg Barnes is, even though these costumes were designed for the original Broadway company, he made sure they were tailored specifically to us on tour," Ellis-Gaston said. "This gets me right into the time period." Ellis-Gaston said it made her job easier, portraying a character from long ago, by being able to wear a costume that equally does its part to transport audiences back in time. "I feel like they nailed the characteristics of Sugar in every costume for her," Ellis-Gaston said. CBS Towle said some of his favorite aspects of the costumes are actually in the smaller details. That includes parts of dresses that were hand dyed and shoes that were custom ordered. He also loves to acknowledge the custom made flowers that accent some dresses, as they were made by a talented peer who passed away. "The flowers here were made by a gentleman who is no longer with us, unfortunately. So, we can't get any more of these. But, they are beautiful," Towle said. "I always want to talk about them because he did a great job with these." During the show, there are 166 costumes that are seen on stage, and the fastest costume change takes place in less than 10 seconds. "In the finale change, there are 19 changes happening within three minutes," Towle said. "The fastest is in 30 seconds, and (Ellis-Gaston's) is the longest with three minutes." "Sugar Cane needs to take her time. Let the people wait," Ellis-Gaston said as she laughed. CBS Ellis-Gaston said she also loves a silk gown that is seen on stage as her character is finding love. The back of the dress exposes more of her back, which has inspired Ellis-Gaston to try and complement even more. "Just to be clear, I am in the gym so my back can look right for this. It is not for me, it is for Gregg Barnes," Ellis-Gaston said. CBS Some Like It Hot plays the Buell Theatre July 8 through the 20. For more information on tickets, visit the Denver Center for the Performing Arts online. CBS Colorado is a proud partner of the DCPA.
CBS News
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Iconic composer Marc Shaiman talks "Some Like It Hot" ahead of Denver performances
One of the most famous and recognized composers in the world of performing arts says he is thrilled for Colorado audiences to experience one of his latest works. Marc Shaiman is a Tony, Emmy and Grammy award winner for his scores heard on stage, TV and at the movies. One of Shaiman's most recent projects was helping create the music for the musical "Some Like It Hot." Alongside lyricist Scott Wittman, Shaiman helped create the sounds of the upbeat musical comedy. CBS The show arrives in Denver in early July. However, ahead of the stop in the Mile High City, Shaiman sat down for an exclusive interview with CBS News Colorado. "Some Like It Hot is a comedy about mistaken identities," Shaiman said. CBS Colorado caught up with Shaiman in Philadelphia under the historic Forrest Theatre. There, Shaiman explained how the story of the musical not only follows others' mistaken identities but also leaves some to consider their own. "(The story) also means who are you, and have you been mistaken your whole life about who you are?" Shaiman said. When asked what Shaiman loved the most about the sounds of the musical, Shaiman was quick to joke around. "What do I love about the music of this production? Well, I wrote it," Shaiman said. CBS Shaiman has worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Barbra Streisand, Robin Williams, Jack Black, Bette Midler, Billy Crystal and many more. He said he loves every challenge he faces when it comes to music. However, when it came to Some Like It Hot, he was thrilled to be able to explore creating music designed for the feel of a 1930s big band. "It was just that birth of swing music," Shaiman said. "Such great songwriting was happening. Whether it was Duke Wellington or Harold Arlen or Cole Porter. There was a great melting pot in New York of Black and white creators writing lyrics and music, rejoicing in each other." Some Like It Hot the musical stays true to the original film, following the story of two men who accidentally witness a mob murder. To avoid being caught, they go on the run, disguising themselves as women and joining an all-women tour band. CBS Shaiman said it was entertaining to explore the task of combining a comedy storyline with a big band tune. "I just love the big band," Shaiman said. "Some Like It Hot was this great moment where I got to revel in this kind of songwriting. We just loved this time period." While the story and the score of the production may be true to the early-to-mid 20th century, Shaiman said he believed people of all ages would love the show when it plays the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. "I feel the music of Some Like It Hot is something all generations should be able to enjoy because it is a joyful sound," Shaiman said. It is hard not to be taken in with the sound of Some Like It Hot." Some Like It Hot plays the Buell Theatre July 8 through the 20. Visit the center's website for more information on tickets. CBS Colorado is a proud partner of the DCPA.
Tom's Guide
04-06-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
3 new to Prime Video movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
We're somehow in June already, and Prime Video is rolling out another batch of movie titles to sink your teeth into. As always, the streaming service's library is packed with a mix of classics, recent hits and a few hidden gems. But if you're someone who likes to let the critics do some of the legwork, it's worth narrowing your search by looking at what's earned top marks. While there's no shortage of well-reviewed movies in this month's lineup, only a handful actually crossed that elusive 90% threshold on Rotten Tomatoes — a mark that signals near-universal praise and a strong bet for your next movie night. The three picks below all cleared that bar and are now available to stream. Here are the most critically acclaimed new additions to Prime Video in June 2025. We're starting off with an absolute classic. '12 Angry Men' is a courtroom drama about a jury deliberating the fate of a teenage boy accused of murdering his father. The entire movie takes place almost entirely in one room, where 12 jurors must come to a unanimous verdict. At first, nearly all of them are convinced the boy is guilty. But one juror (Henry Fonda) has doubts and refuses to convict without discussing the evidence more thoroughly. As tensions rise and personalities clash, the jurors are forced to confront their own biases, assumptions, and the concept of reasonable doubt. It's a gripping, dialogue-driven movie about justice and the importance of standing up for what's right, even when you're the only one doing it. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Rotten Tomatoes score: 100%Stream it on Prime Video now 'Moneyball' is based on the true story of Billy Beane, the general manager of the Oakland A's baseball team, and his revolutionary approach to building a competitive team on a limited budget. Faced with losing his star players and unable to afford big-name replacements, Beane (Brad Pitt) teams up with a young Yale economics graduate, Peter Brand (Jonah Hill), to challenge traditional scouting methods. They use data-driven analysis known as sabermetrics to identify undervalued players who can still deliver results. The movie isn't just about baseball but about challenging the status quo and finding value where others don't. 'Moneyball' is as much about heart and strategy as it is about the game itself. Rotten Tomatoes score: 94%Stream it on Prime Video now 'Some Like It Hot' is a classic screwball comedy about two down-on-their-luck musicians who witness a mob hit and go on the run by disguising themselves as women and joining an all-female band. Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon play Joe and Jerry, who become 'Josephine' and 'Daphne' to hide from the gangsters chasing them. On the road with the band, they meet the charming and naive Sugar Kane (played by Marilyn Monroe), a ukulele player with a troubled romantic past. Complications ensue as Joe falls for Sugar while pretending to be a woman, and Jerry unexpectedly finds himself being courted by a wealthy older man. 'Some Like It Hot' is actually widely regarded as one of the greatest comedies of all time. Rotten Tomatoes score: 95%Stream it on Prime Video now
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh at Home: The Domestic World of the '50s It Couple in 15 Photos
The Hitchcock blonde and her Some Like It Hot star husband raised their daughters—actors Kelly and Jamie Lee Curtis—in camera-ready Southern California dwellings Originally Appeared on Architectural Digest
