This month’s Top picks:
– With his legendary soulful rasp, Rod Stewart performs his greatest hits on the Canadian television premiere of ONE NIGHT ONLY: ROD STEWART LIVE AT ROYAL ALBERT HALL (June 1)
– The story behind Rufus Wainwright’s operatic debut PRIMA DONNA (June 14) makes its Canadian debut on Bravo!
– Academy Award®-winning Civil war saga COLD MOUNTAIN (June 27) starring Jude Law premieres on Bravo!
– From Carnegie Hall to Concert Hall: Canadian jazz-pop singing sensation NIKKI YANOFSKY performs as part of Bravo!’s AT THE CONCERT HALL (June 29) series
BRAVO! SPECIALS
ONE NIGHT ONLY: ROD STEWART LIVE AT ROYAL ALBERT HALL – Canadian Television Premiere
Tuesday, June 1 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Bravo! is proud to present the Canadian television premiere of ONE NIGHT ONLY: ROD STEWART LIVE AT ROYAL ALBERT HALL. From Every Picture Tells A Story to Great American Songbook, the legendary rocker/crooner with the renowned raspy voice treats the audience to a performance of a lifetime. Accompanied by a 60-piece orchestra, Stewart performs classic hits including “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy?” “Hot Legs,” “Stay With Me,” Maggie May,” “Reason To Believe,” “Some Guys Have All The Luck,” “Sailing,” and more. Special guests include Chrissie Hynde (Pretenders), Jeff Beck, and Ronnie Wood.
NIKKI YANOFSKY AT THE CONCERT HALL
Tuesday, June 29 at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT
Canadian jazz-pop singing sensation Nikki Yanofsky takes to the stage at the legendary Masonic Temple as part of Bravo!’s AT THE CONCERT HALL series. The 16-year old treats the audience to new arrangements of classic jazz songs and original pop compositions from her first studio album Nikki, including her smash number one hit “I Believe”, CTV’s official broadcast song for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. A veteran within the jazz festival circuit, Nikki has performed alongside the likes of Herbie Hancock, Wyclef Jean and Celine Dion and at venues that include Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Centre. This timely special also airs just days after the teen sensation performs at the TD Toronto Jazz Festival. (Encore presentation airs July 2 at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT)
bravo! DOCUMENTARIES
RUFUS WAINWRIGHT: PRIMA DONNA – Canadian Television Premiere
Monday, June 14 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
The captivating documentary RUFUS WAINWRIGHT: PRIMA DONNA written/composed by singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright makes its Canadian television debut on Bravo! Set in Paris, 1970, Prima Donna tells the story of Régine Saint Laurent, an aging opera singer attempting to confront her past to again regain her triumphant status as one of the world’s greatest sopranos. After thrilling UK audiences last summer, Prima Donna makes its North American debut on-stage at this year’s Luminato festival in Toronto. This documentary, which chronicles Wainwright’s operatic influences and offers a behind-the-scenes look at his Opera debut, is set to premiere at this year’s Inside Out Toronto Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, before also screening at Luminato. Prima Donna stars opera greats Renee Fleming and Janis Kelly.
BRAVO! CELEBRATES FATHER’S DAY
This Father’s Day (June 20), Bravo! celebrates the father figure with an array of programming dedicated to dad, beginning with the 1989 classic flick DAD (11:15 a.m. ET). Starring Jack Lemmon, Ted Danson and Ethan Hawke, the film follows a high-powered executive who realizes the value of family when he’s forced to become his father’s caretaker. The ballgame classic FIELD OF DREAMS (1:45 p.m. ET) stars Kevin Costner as an Iowa farmer who discovers the power of second chances by building a baseball field in the middle of his cornfield. Peter Wintonick stars in PilgrIMAGE (6 p.m. ET), a documentary showcasing wisdom and lessons shared between a father and his daughter as they make a cinematic road trip around the world.
Bravo! CELEBRATES toronto pride week
Bravo! celebrates Toronto Pride Week (June 25–July 4) with a selection of programming dedicated to promoting diversity beginning with the documentary BYRON CHIEF-MOON: GREY HORSE RIDER (June 28 at 7 p.m. ET). Proud member of the First Nations two-spirited gay community, Byron Chief-Moon’s life story is a fascinating mesh of dynamic personalities. NUREYEV (June 28 at 8 p.m. ET) starring Nico Archambault (SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CANADA) celebrates the life of ballet legend Rudolph Nureyev through dance and dramatic monologues. K.D. LANG: LIVE AT THE REHEARSAL HALL (June 29 at 7 p.m. ET) features the Canadian songstress performing songs from her album Watershed including renditions of Neil Young’s “Helpless” and Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” The documentary FERRON: GIRL ON THE ROAD (June 29 at 8 p.m. ET) profiles Canadian folk singer Ferron as she reunites with her band after a 10 year hiatus.
Bravo! cinema
MY BROTHER’S KEEPER – Bravo! Premiere
Thursday, June 24 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
MY BROTHER’S KEEPER follows the twin brothers Eric and Lou Woods who plan to compete in a National Rowing Championship. But when Eric leaves their small town to attend an Ivy League University, the brothers’ bond is quickly torn apart as they are left with a decision to make. Aaron Ashmore (VERONICA MARS) stars as the identical twins in this fun-loving Canadian comedy. The real-life twin of fellow actor Shawn Ashmore (X-Men: The Final Stand, Terry), Aaron uses his personal experiences to bring life to the brothers he plays onscreen.
COLD MOUNTAIN – Bravo! Premiere
Sunday, June 27 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Academy Award®-winning Civil war saga COLD MOUNTAIN follows the wounded Confederate soldier Inman as he makes his way back home, facing unexpected dangers along the way. Likewise, Inman’s beloved Ada and an intrepid drifter Ruby face the brutalities of war on the home front. The film stars Jude Law, Nicole Kidman and Renée Zellweger.
