Divergent musicals open tonight in Cocoa, Melbourne Nov 13, 2009
"This is sugar sweet, all right," said Anastacia Hawkins Smith, Cocoa Village Playhouse executive director. "This show is wonderful for the holiday season.". (Florida Today)
Celebrities and breast cancer Oct 28, 2009
Anastascia Vocal powerhouse Anastacia was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 35 ... The experience of treating her breast cancer led to her establishing the Anastacia Fund. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Cocoa Village Playhouse opens 20th season with 'Evita' Sep 25, 2009
Cocoa Village Playhouse begins its 20th season under the leadership of Anastacia Hawkins-Smith with a show she has waited, well, two decades to do: "Evita.". The soaring musical is written by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Tim Rice. (Florida Today)
Chaka and Lulu uniting for tour Sep 14, 2009
Singing stars Chaka Khan, Lulu and Anastacia are to tour the UK together, it has been announced ... US star Anastacia, who had surgery for breast cancer in 2003, said: "I've long been an admirer of both Lulu and Chaka Khan so it's a dream come true to be touring with them.". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Celebrity birthdays for Sept. 13-19 Sep 10, 2009
Singer Anastacia is 36. Singer Marcus Sanders of Hi-Five is 36. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Award-Winning Singer Battling Breast Cancer Jun 20, 2009
Kylie Minogue, Anastacia, Cynthia Nixon, Sheryl Crow and Olivia Newton-John are just some of the women who have fought public battles against the disease. FOX NEWS VIDEOS. (Fox News)
Dave Stewart Signs with Kobalt Music Group Jun 16, 2009
He has also written for or in collaboration with such artists as Tom Petty (Dont Come Around Here No More), No Doubt (Underneath It All), Mick Jagger (the Golden Globe winning song Old Habits Die Hard) Celine Dion (Taking Chances) U2, Jon Bon Jovi, Bryan Ferry, Bob Geldof, Bono, Paul McCartney, Anastacia, Shakira and Sinead OConnor. Stewart has written numerous film scores for directors such as Robert Altman, Paul Verhoeven and Ted Demme. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Malawi leader to be inaugurated May 22, 2009
Commission head Anastacia Msosa announces the result. And Mr Tembo refused to admit defeat, telling a news conference in the capital, Lilongwe: "These elections have been rigged. The result was extraordinary, very, very unusual.". (BBC News -- Africa)
Outstanding voices resonate in Cocoa Village Playhouse's 'The Fantasticks' May 15, 2009
Cocoa Village director Anastacia Hawkins-Smith and designer Ian Cook stay true to the high concept of this musical phenomenon by focusing on its sweet simplicity. Outstanding voices include: Benjamin Cox as swashbuckling narrator El Gallo, whose tender "Try to Remember" entreats the audience to hearken back to their youth; Alex Scheuermann and Avery Griffin as Matt and Luisa, who bring tears in their touching and restrained final duet, "They Were You.". (Florida Today)
Places, everyone: It's showtime May 8, 2009
Directed by Anastacia Hawkins Smith, it features Benjamin Cox, Avery Griffin, Alex Scheuermann, Jonathan Goforth, Gene Hayes, Amanda Cheyenne Manis, Gil Bickum and Michael Paul. It opens at 7:30 tonight and runs through May 17. (Florida Today)
Danny Gokey's 'Dream On': The Story Behind The Cover May 7, 2009
" Given its iconic status as one of the long-running group's signature songs, many artists have taken a shot at covering "Dream On," including metal maniac Ronnie James Dio, Tori Amos, Anastacia and Breaking Benjamin. "Idol" season-seven finalist Michael Johns performed it on the show, and Brooke White included it on her Songs From the Attic album, released before she appeared on the show. The tune has also served as raw material for a number of rap acts, most notably Eminem, who used it as the... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Staging a revolution Apr 20, 2009
Its director, Anastacia Hawkins-Smith, said the musical, written by Peter Stone with songs and concept by Sherman Edwards, is an ideal way to learn about American history and to be inspired by it. "It isn't just pride over the show, it's pride to be bringing history alive," she said. (Florida Today)
The Long, Long Trailer Movie (1953) Apr 20, 2009
Tewitt), Bert Freed (Foreman), Madge Blake (Aunt Anastacia), Walter Baldwin (Uncle Edgar), Oliver Blake (Mr. Ludlow), Perry Sheehan (Bridesmaid), John Call (Shorty), Karl Lukas (Inspector), Howard McNear (Joe Hittaway) and Charles Herbert (Little Boy). (Suite101.com)
Cocoa Village Playhouse presents 'Aida' Apr 4, 2009
If director Anastacia Hawkins-Smith's excitement about this production proves right, however, it will surely be extended. And, she worries people who hesitate getting tickets will be left out the way they were with "Jekyll The Musical" and "Peter Pan.". (Florida Today)
Students shine at festival Mar 21, 2009
Ramon Galindo colored abstract forms while Anastacia Gonzales chose to create a fish. Iysha Melton's collage features hearts in pink paper. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
'Blondes' needs a modern trim Feb 13, 2009
Director Anastacia Hawkins-Smith could eliminate some songs or crack the whip and get actors to pick up their cues faster. Indeed, there are some standouts. (Florida Today)
