: April Highlights: Bravo


hugh
2009-03-26, 10:28 AM
SPECTACLE: ELVIS COSTELLO WITH...
Saturday, Apr. 4 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

Music legend Elvis Costello strikes a chord when creative minds come together for intimate discussions and unparalleled musical performances on the critically-acclaimed series SPECTACLE: ELVIS COSTELLO WITH…. The hour-long series kicks off on a high note with guest Sir Elton John, as the two Rock and Roll Hall of Famers discuss each other's work and give the viewer priceless insight into their collective creative genius. Upcoming episodes feature The Police, Tony Bennett, Rufus Wainwright, Diana Krall, Bill Clinton, Herbie Hancock, Smokey Robinson and more. Conceived and developed in Canada by Executive Producer Stephen Warden, the series explores the creative process, the power of music and the impact it has on creators and the world at large.

CAESAR AND CLEOPATRA – WORLD TELEVISION PREMIERE
Saturday, Apr. 4 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

CAESAR AND CLEOPATRA is a 90-minute live-to-tape production of Tony AwardŽ-winning Director Des McAnuff’s Stratford Festival hit. Screened to sold-out audiences at Cineplex Odeon theatres across Canada earlier this year, television viewers can now experience the drama, intrigue and comedy of George Bernard Shaw’s renowned play. Starring legendary actor Christopher Plummer along with Nikki M. James, CAESAR AND CLEOPATRA is a witty and seductive comedy about the relationship between a veteran Roman political strategist and an enchanting Egyptian teenage queen. Produced in association with Bravo!

AN AUDIENCE WITH NEIL DIAMOND – NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
Monday, Apr. 20 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Illustrious musician Neil Diamond takes centre stage in this 60-minute concert special to celebrate his remarkable show business career that spans almost five decades. The music sensation treats the audience to a selection of career-defining classics from Sweet Caroline to Cracklin’ Rosie and Love on the Rocks, along with material from his latest hit album, Home Before Dark. When questioned by the celebrity-packed audience, Diamond opens up about his exciting life and career.

hugh
2009-03-26, 10:29 AM
BRAVO!’S SERIES

SOUTHLAND – BRAVO! SERIES PREMIERE
Wednesday, Apr. 15 at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT
The highly-anticipated new series SOUTHLAND, from award-winning Executive Producer John Wells (ER, The West Wing, Third Watch), is a raw, gritty, and authentic look at a police unit in downtown Los Angeles. The new, high-intensity drama, co-starring Michael Cudlitz and former The O.C. star Benjamin McKenzie, takes viewers to the streets of East Los Angeles and inside the lives of cops, criminals, victims, and their families.


INSIDE THE ACTORS STUDIO
Sundays at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT
April is full of laughs during comedy month on INSIDE THE ACTORS STUDIO. New episodes feature comedians Mike Myers (Apr. 5), Conan O'Brien (Apr. 12), Ricky Gervais (Apr. 19), and Dave Chappelle, who hosts the special two-hour 200th episode airing Apr. 26. On April 5, Bravo! broadcasts repeat episodes to kick off the month of comedy. Julia Louis Dreyfus airs at 11 a.m. ET, Billy Crystal at 12 p.m. ET, Eddie Murphy at 1 p.m. ET, and Chris Rock at 3 p.m. ET.

hugh
2009-03-26, 10:29 AM
BALLET HIGH – WORLD PREMIERE
Thursday, Apr. 2 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Professional ballet hopefuls push their skills and test their limits in BALLET HIGH, a documentary about students at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet during the final year of the intense seven year training program. BALLET HIGH is rife with rivalries and tension as the dancers prepare to leap into the competitive world of professional ballet. Produced in Association with Bravo!

JEW LIKE ME – BRAVO! PREMIERE
Thursday, Apr. 9 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Filmmaker Jamie Kastner hits the road and examines the definition of Jewishness as seen from different cultures around the globe. This controversial documentary was one of the most talked about during Hot Docs 2007. Produced in association with Bravo!

LAST CALL AT THE GLADSTONE – BRAVO! PREMIERE
Thursday, Apr. 16 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
LAST CALL AT THE GLADSTONE captures the transformation of a crumbling downtown hotel to a hipster hotspot. This Gemini Award-winning documentary is a beautiful tribute to the historic Gladstone Hotel and the city of Toronto. Produced in association with Bravo!

MCLUHAN’S WAKE
Thursday, Apr. 23 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
The medium is the message. This documentary blends animation, vintage footage and computer effects to examine the life and philosophy of great Canadian scholar Marshall McLuhan. Produced in association with Bravo!

TALES OF THE RAT FINK
Thursday, Apr. 30 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Ron Mann’s inventive documentary profiles Ed “Big Daddy” Roth, the instrumental animator of the hot rod movement. Roth’s most famous character, Rat Fink, created as an assault on Mickey Mouse, became a symbol for the culture. The film features the voices of John Goodman, Jay Leno, and Matt Groening. Produced in association with Bravo!