Sharon Guest Stars on “Community”
THURSDAY 12/3/09
Tune in Tonight! Thursday, Dec. 3rd at 8/7c on NBC as Sharon will be a guest star on the NBC hit “Community” a new comedy about a group of misfits attending the Greendale Community College. In this episode titled “The Politics of Human Sexuality” Britta (Gillian Jacobs) dares Jeff (Joel McHale) to find himself a partner for a double date with Pierce (Chevy Chase) and his new girlfriend. Meanwhile, Shirley (Yvette Nicole Brown) and Britta lend their hand as Annie (Alison Brie) tries to learn anatomy for a special health fair presentation in school.
For more information on “Community” visit the official site at www.nbc.com/community
“Events of the Heart” Benefit Performance
SATURDAY 10/24/09
Events of the Heart is proud to announce that it will be performing at the California Women's Conference "Night at the Village". With performances by Brenda Strong of Desperate Housewives, Shelly Goldstein, Cabaret Performer, Sharon Lawrence of Curb Your Enthusiasm and Grey's Anatomy, and Eric Close and Marianne Jean-Baptiste of Without A Trace. Directed by Christine LaMonte and pieces by Abigail Pogrebin, Shelly Goldstein and Lee Woodruff.
Get more info on this event
Read more about Events of the Heart Organization
Visit the official site for The California Women’s Conference
“A Heart United” Staged Reading
TUESDAY 11/3/09
Sharon will join fellow actors Brenda Strong, Garcelle Beauvais, Stephen Collins, Dule Hill, Lupe Ontiveros, Jobeth Williams and more on Thursday, Nov 5th for a staged reading that answers the question, “What is at the heart of women?” A Heart United is hosted by the Screen Actors Guild Women’s Committee and Events of the Heart.
Come see a “Working Stage” Reading
THURSDAY 10/22/09
Sharon will be part of a fantastic and talented line up performing a reading at “The Working Stage” Theater Sunday, October 25th at 7pm.
“I’m so pleased to be part of a revival of Steve Allen’s MEETING OF THE MINDS series. The Opening Minds Theatre Company is developing this series of readings as potential broadcasts on NPR with Gary Cole as Steve Allen. I’ll be playing Florence Nightingale sharing a fascinating discussion on religion, science and philosophy with Ron Pearlman and Martin Luther, Ray Abruzzo as Voltaire and Harold Gould as Plato.”
If you are in the Los Angeles area and would like tickets to this show, please visit: www.workingstage.com
Click Here to read an online article from L.A.Weekly
“Annette Bening Shines in Medea”
FRIDAY 10/16/09
I saw Annette Bening give a spectacular performance as MEDEA last week in the UCLA live production now playing thru October 18th. See for yourself why she is a national treasure as one of America's finest classical actresses.
If your in Los Angeles this weekend and want to catch the Final Performances. Please visit www.uclalive.org for tickets.
“2009 Primetime Emmy Thank Yous”
TUESDAY 10/6/09
I want to thank the team who styled my favorite Red Carpet look to date. This group of talented artists created a chic and comfortable look many admired. I'm so grateful to them all ...
Gown - Lorena Sarbu
Jewels - Erica Courtney :: www.ericacourtney.com
Clutch - Judith leiber
Hair - Romi Cortier :: www.romicortierdesign.com
Makeup - Kriz Crane
and special thanks to Kiana Anvaripour styling consultant.
Click Here to see the full “look” and candid photos from the event
“Sharon sure to go down in Curb History”
SUNDAY 9/27/09
Tonight's new episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," which is stronger than the season's premiere and sure to be an instant classic, prominently features Raleigh native and Emmy nominated actress, Sharon Lawrence....
Read the rest of the interview at: http://blogs.newsobserver.com/tv/sharon-lawrence-sure-to-go-down-in-curb-history
WarmTV Interviews Sharon on “Curb”: http://blogs.newsobserver.com/tv/warmtv-interviews-sharon-lawrence-on-curb-role
Sharon’s on “Curb Your Enthusiasm”
MONDAY 9/21/09
Tune in Sunday, September 27th for the 7th Season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” on HBO (9PM on HBO East, 12AM on HBO West). Sharon will guest star on the shows second episode of the season as a physician whom Larry and Loretta suspect of engaging in some lascivious and unsafe driving practices.
For more information on the show, including alternate air times, please visit http://www.hbo.com/larrydavid/
61st Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards
MONDAY 9/14/09
Sharon joined her fellow peers at the Creative Arts Emmy’s on Saturday, September 12th at the Nokia Theater, LA Live venue in Downtown Los Angeles. Sharon was nominated for “Outstanding guest actress in a Drama” for her role as Robbie Stevens on Grey’s Anatomy.
Sharon had this to say about the evening. "Had a great time at the Creative EMMY's Saturday night. Although I didn't leave with an EMMY myself this time, it was so nice to see old friends and celebrate the achievements of people I admire- in particular Ellen Burstyn, who won her first EMMY in a total of five nominations and Junie Lowry Johnson & Libby Goldstein's casting win. So much great worked was honored that night and I was proud to be there! "
SHARON’S STYLE TEAM
Gown - Ali Rahami for Mon Atelier in LA www.monatelier.com.
Jewelry - Erica Courtney www.ericacourtney.com.
Shoes - Donna Karan
Hair - Romi Cortier www.romicortierdesign.com
To see the full look Click Here
“What a Pair 7” Concert Benefit
TUESDAY 9/8/09
Sharon is thrilled to once again be a performer at What A Pair! A Broadway-caliber production of celebrity duets to benefit breast cancer research at John Wayne Cancer Institute at Saint Johns Health Center. This extraordinary event will take place at the Santa Monica Performing Arts Center Eli & Edyth Broad Stage September 26, 2009.
For more information including a list of the performers and to find out how you can attend please visit www.whatapair.org
Sharon Guest Stars on “Drop Dead Diva”
SATURDAY 8/1/09
“I’m not the DIVA...In the hit new series “DROP DEAD DIVA” on Lifetime but I AM big fan of the show!” From the moment I read the script for the episode I’m in tomorrow night I was impressed. Seeing the pilot was even more exciting because it was so clear that this show something so special and fresh. The concept, tone, writing, production values and cast all deliver. Especially the beautifully talented star Brooke Elliot.
Working on DIVA was really satisfying. Almost as satisfying as watching it. You can see it every Sunday at 9pm on LIFETIME.
Enjoy, Sharon
Episode: 4 “The Chinese Wall”
Original Air Date: 8/2/09
Click Here TO WATCH THE FULL EPISODE
Important message from Sharon: “CARE for Haiti”
THURSDAY 01/14/10
As I watch the events unfold in Haiti I feel compelled to share this information about an organization I trust and support.
CARE is currently deploying additional emergency team members to the devastated city of Port-au-Prince in Haiti, which as you know is suffering from the aftermath of the worst earthquake in more than 200 years. This is a catastrophic emergency, made worse by the poverty of the country, the collapse of hospitals and the severe damage to roads, water supplies and other infrastructure. CARE has extensive experience in Haiti - many of CARE’s staff there were part of the emergency response to the devastating Hurricane Hanna in 2008. Read More
CARE
151 Ellis Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-979-9476 phone
404-589-2651 fax
Help CARE Respond to the Earthquake in Haiti
As you know, people in Haiti are suffering from the aftermath of the worst earthquake in more than 200 years. If you would like to support relief in Haiti, here are some steps you can take:
Four things you can do right now:
DONATE: Your gift to CARE’s Haiti Emergency Response Fund will help address the immediate needs of the survivors of this unprecedented disaster. https://my.care.org/site/Donation2?5000.donation=form1&df_id=5000
SHARE ON TWITTER: CARE has 133 staff in #Haiti and is sending more today. You can help now - please donate at care.org
SHARE ON FACEBOOK: “Donate” your status update to let people know that CARE is on the ground in Haiti, providing emergency health services, food and clean water to people affected by the earthquake. Link to CARE’s cause page: http://apps.facebook.com/causes/191170
SEND EMAILS TO PERSONAL NETWORKS: Help CARE respond to the earthquake in Haiti: https://my.care.org/site/Donation2?5000.donation=form1&df_id=5000
Sharon Guest Stars on “The Mentalist”
MONDAY 01/18/10
Set your DVR’s! and Tune in to CBS this Thursday, January 21 at 10pm to watch Sharon guest star on the hit show “The Mentalist”. In the 12th episode of the second season entitled “Bleeding Heart” Patrick Jane (Simon Baker) and the team investigate the murder of a Mayor’s aide, while Rigsby (Owain Yeoman) and Van Pelt (Amanda Righetti) make a big announcement. Lawrence will play the role of Mayor Shannon who is at the center of the teams investigation.
For more on “The Mentalist” please visit: http://www.cbs.com/primetime/the_mentalist/
16th Annual SAG Awards
TUESDAY 01/26/10
Sharon attends the 16th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on Saturday, January 23rd in Los Angeles, California. During the night, fellow actress and friend Betty White received SAG’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Here is what Sharon had to say about her longtime friend.
"Wasn't Betty White's acceptance speech for her SAG Lifetime Achievement Award fantastic. This lady is a amazing and that's no act! We did a series for CBS with Alfred Molina, Steven Root and Kaley Cuoco called LADIES MAN and it was some of the best fun I've ever had."
To view more photos of Sharon on the Red Carpet and an exclusive snap shot with Betty White, click on the links below.
A Message from Sharon
WEDNESDAY 02/03/10
“Last summer I exec produced a music video with at young producer I am mentoring from my university. The song is "Till My Voice Is Gone" by the band THE OLD CEREMONY which hails from the town of our alma mater UNC-Chapel Hill and features Ed Asner whom I starred with in THE LINE for HBO Canada.
I loved the concept my friend/mentee Andrew Carlberg was developing, so I brought Ed onboard, he brought Eileen Ryan (Sean Penn's Mother) to the project and last week our video was one of three finalists in the LG LIFE’s GOOD Film Fest winning a $10’00 prize. We are all so proud of this message. And we send Ed congratulation on UP’s OSCAR nomination.”
Here is a link the to LG Life's Good Film Fest: http://www.lgfilmfest.com/ - we won in the Fashion/Music category.
The video is also hosted online here: http://vimeo.com/6038192
110 Stories to Support the Red Cross
TUESDAY 02/09/10
The Red Cross’s emergency relief reaches so many people. Help support their efforts just by seeing a show at the Geffen Playhouse in Westwood, California
I’m in the cast of the Los Angeles premiere of a one-night only staged reading of 110 STORIES, by New York playwright Sarah Tuft, which weaves more than thirty personal stories recorded in the aftermath of September 11th. It is February 22 at 8pm at the Geffen Playhouse http://geffenplayhouse.com/110stories with all profits going to directly to the RED CROSS.
110 STORIES was created to preserve these personal first hand accounts and truths against the distortions of media, sensationalism and politics. A blend of characters allows for thirty-five perspectives to be shared, including those of an iron worker, cop, homeless couple, photojournalist, K9 handler, doctor, body worker, chaplain and volunteer. A firefighter leads us on the journey through September 11th and into the recovery.
Where: The Geffen Playhouse, Westwood
When: Monday, February 22, 2010 at 8pm
What: A celebrity reading followed by VIP wine reception. Cast includes Katharine McPhee (American Idol, The House Bunny), Michael Beach (Third Watch, True Romance, Soul Food), Diane Venora (Bird, Heat, The Insider), Sharon Lawrence (NYPD Blue, Grey's Anatomy), Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters, Oz, The Hand that Rocks the Cradle), Gail O'Grady (American Dreams, Boston Legal), Stelio Savante (110 Stories - Original Cast, Ugly Betty, My Super Ex-Girlfriend), Sophie Sinise (CSI: NY, Anatomy of Gray). Narrated by Nic Harcourt (KCRW; Editor at Large: Music and Culture for LA: The Los Angeles Times Magazine). Produced by Stelio Savante, Andrew Carlberg and Lisa Smith. Written by Sarah Tuft. Directed by Mark Freiburger (Dog Days Of Summer).
“Blue Belle” the Web Series
WEDNESDAY 02/17/10
“I am so pleased to be part of this project. BLUE BELLE was created by my friend and colleague Perry Lang and stars another friend and colleague Tessa Thompson. It was created for the web but debuted at the Santa Barbara Film Festival to great response.
See more at our Facebook Page and 3minutepictures.com”
Watch Episode 4: “Goin’ to Vegas” featuring Sharon.
You can also enjoy the entire series, episodes 1 - 21, free at 3minutepictures.com
Global Green USA’s 7th Annual Pre Oscar Party
WEDNESDAY 03/03/10
Global Green USA will host its 7th Annual Pre-Oscar® Party in Los Angeles on Wednesday March 3rd and your invited!! Join CEO Matt Petersen and celebrity co-hosts who include Orlando Bloom, Suzy Amis Cameron & James Cameron, Sebastian Copeland, Roland Emmerich, Adrian Grenier, Woody Harrelson, Neil Patrick Harris, Salma Hayek and Zachary Quinto in benefiting Global Green’s initiatives to promote smart solutions to climate change by creating healthy, green communities. The evening will feature special musical performances from Camp Freddy, Benji & Joel Madden of Good Charlotte, and Mia Maestro.
Here’s your chance to mingle with the stars and help support the fight against global climate change. The event will be held at Avalon Hollywood, Tonight at 8 pm. Tickets are available to the general public at the door for $75.
For more info on this event, please visit globalgreen.org
CAFE WAS “ODD Wednesdays”
THURSDAY 03/18/10
Last night ‘Cafe Was’ (a Bohemian Bistro, Bar & Live Music Venue Sharon is a partner of) premiered there new Bi-monthly comedy and music variety show “Odd Wednesdays”. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month ‘Cafe Was’ will feature the best in Comedy and LIVE Music. Last night gave some local talent the chance to compete for a spot to play alongside A-List Comedians and Musicians on March 31st in the newest comedy and music showcase in Hollywood, “Odd Wednesdays”. Drop in, grab a bite and enjoy the LIVE music and comedy at Cafe Was every 3rd Wednesday of the month. For more details please visit www.cafewas.com or call our host at 323.466.5400.
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
MONDAY 03/15/10
Sharon and fellow celebrities recently joined the Susan G. Komen foundation and 15,000 Charity supporters at “Race for the Cure” a Cancer Benefit at Dodgers Stadium. This event is just one of many that the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation holds around the country throughout the year. For more information on the Susan G. Komen Foundation and future events you can take part in please visit ww5.komen.org to join the fight.
Canyousing.org
THURSDAY 03/25/10
SING! is one of the first shows dedicated to championing high school students and partnering with the top pediatric cancer institutions to fundraise, and promote the benefits of community participation and support. After completing an intensive process of auditioning high school singers from all over Southern California, SING! chose the 24 most talented. Those students got to perform in the SING! Concert of Duets to benefit Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times and Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Each duet was partnered with a professional songwriter to create an original duet that was performed in the show and available for download at Canyousing.org. Sharon had a chance to visit with one of the benefiting charities ‘Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times’ during there Academy of Arts weekend. Watch the video above for full highlights of the weekend activities where teens affected by cancer got to explore and nourish there creative abilities.
Sharon joins ‘Green Wish’
SATURDAY 04/03/10
Sharon has joined the environmental group ‘Green Wish’ a grassroots, non-profit charitable organization that is focused on helping local green organizations and groups fund projects for their communities. Board members of Green Wish. also include Ed Begley Jr and his wife, Rachelle Carson Begley, well-known actors and environmentalists. For more information on ‘Green Wish’ please visit our CAUSES section.
Sharon Lawrence joins CBS’ ‘Hitched’
MONDAY 04/05/10
The Official Announcement was made today in the Hollywood Reporter
“Sharon Lawrence has joined the cast of Josh Schwartz's comedy pilot for CBS "Hitched." The ensemble project, which Schwartz co-wrote with Matt Miller, centers on a newlywed couple, Rachel (Kristin Kreuk) and Brett (Jack Carpenter), dealing with their family and friends.
Veteran Lawrence will play Rachel's prim, well-meaning but nosy mother.”
Stay tuned for more details on the show!
Message from Sharon - ‘Dixie Carter’
MONDAY 04/12/10
I am brokenhearted about the passing of a friend and mentor Dixie Carter. As an actress, lady and center of her loving family, she soared above the rest and I am privileged to have known her.
Perhaps because I had the honor of sharing the mother/daughter relationship with her on screen, her passing has hit me hard. Her motherly love even as a character was a potent and precious gift. It was the NBC sitcom FIRED UP, I starred in which first gave me that gift as Dixie played my mother and then we did it again in LADIES MAN with Alfred Molina for CBS. Watching Dixie and Betty White spar as in-laws on that show was watching two true goddess of comedy.
It’s funny how much she has been on my mind lately. As time passes, she becomes even more of a role model for me. Just the other day, as I was dressing for a pilot in which I play Kristin Kreuk’s mother, I thought - “No jeans for me on this show. I’m gonna dress like Dixie. Bring that gracious elegance and cashmere softness to the role and the room.” Even as I write this, I hear her lusty laugh.
Although my heart is broken for her beautiful family as Mary Dixie is expecting Dixie’s first grandchild in June. There is comfort in the certainty she had everything and everyone she needed as she made her transition. Annie Potts gave me great comfort as she shared an eastern philosophy with me yesterday - ”Once the bottle is broken the perfume is everywhere”. That feels right because knowing she is gone, somehow brings her closer. My prayer is that Dixie knows how much this Southern sister loves, cherishes and carries her with me.
CLICK HERE To watch Dixie in all her glory!
Happy Earth Day! Make your Green Wish
THURSDAY 04/22/10
Happy EARTH DAY!
If you love supporting LOCAL groups check this out!
I’m working with eco artists Ed Begley, Rachelle Carson, Raphael Sbarge and Darren Moore on a new non-profit GREENWISH helping fund green organizations in our neighborhoods through donations at local retailers and online. See www.greenwishing.com
Our first event of 2010 is as the benefactor of UniqueLA- a hugely successful two day market featuring locally made goods held at the California Mart this upcoming weekend April 24 & 25 www.uniquela.com
And our next is a celebration of the hometown support we are getting from ANAWALT Lumber, LA's oldest family owner home and garden chain at their green event on May 1st and 2nd.
Since we are dedicated to LOCAL support for LOCAL green groups, served by our LOCAL retailers and this LOCAL community, we are building our mailing list locally at the events. Come to UniqueLA this weekend and sign up to win a DINNER FOR TWO at AKASHA in Culver City. Can’t get any more terrifically and locally green than that!
As part of the AKASHA investor family, I’m so proud to call them our partner. We appreciate their support.
Check us out on Ecostiletto too www.ecostiletto.com
NYC’S Most Exciting All-Star Rotating Cast
WEDNESDAY 06/09/10
Sharon Lawrence will be joining the long list of fellow female actors in performing an intimate collection of stories by Nora and Delia Ephron at the Westside Theatre, June 30th thru July 25th in New York City. To find out more information on the show, please visit lovelossonstage.com
Selects seats are now available for $39.50 (Reg. $79)
To Purchase your Tickets By Phone:
Call Telecharge at 212.239.6200 or 1.800.432.7250 (Outside Metro NY)
To Purchase your Tickets Online:
Please visit Telecharge.com
To Purchase your Tickets in person:
Visit the Westside Theatre Box Office
407 West 43rd Street
Between 9th and 10th Avenue
HBO Submits Sharon for 2010 Emmy Nominations
WEDNESDAY 06/09/10
HBO has submitted Sharon Lawrence into the Primetime Emmy mix for Guest Actress in a Comedy on “Curb Your Enthusiasm”. Sharon guest starred on the 7th season of the series, playing the role of a physician whom Larry and Loretta suspect of engaging in some lascivious and unsafe driving practices. The Official list of Emmy Nominations will be announced Thursday July 8th.
Love, Loss and What I Wore, going strong in NYC
WEDNESDAY 07/14/10
Sharon has been performing in this intimate production with fellow female actors for the past two weeks and will continue on thru July 25th in New York City. Don’t miss your chance to check out the show, please visit lovelossonstage.com or choose an option below to purchase tickets
Check out the links below for photos, press and video of Sharon in New York
Photos at Broadway.com
Video interview on Broadway.TV
Press on Playbill.com
Selects seats are available for $39.50 (Reg. $79)
To Purchase your Tickets By Phone:
Call Telecharge at 212.239.6200 or 1.800.432.7250 (Outside Metro NY)
To Purchase your Tickets Online:
Please visit Telecharge.com
To Purchase your Tickets in person:
Visit the Westside Theatre Box Office
407 West 43rd Street
Between 9th and 10th Avenue
Pix 11 Morning News Interviews Sharon for LL&WIW
FRIDAY 07/16/10
Sharon has been in New York City performing in Love, Loss and What I Wore. This morning she stopped by New York’s Pix 11 Morning News to discuss her role in the acclaimed off broadway production. Click here to watch the Interview
Sharon Returns to Drop Dead Diva
WEDNESDAY 07/21/10
Sharon returns to the role of Bobbie Dobkins on the hit Lifetime show, now in it’s Second Season. Tune into Lifetime this Sunday July 25th at 9pm et/pt to watch the all new episode ‘A Mother’s Secret’
To find out more about Drop Dead Diva and to catch up on previous episodes please visit mylifetime.com
