Justin Theroux, beau of actress Jennifer Aniston and himself an actor-director-screenwriter, is the nephew of Paul Theroux, the respected travel writer and novelist who lives in Hawaii. That would mean that publicist Sheila Donnelly, namesake of Sheila Donnelly &Associates, is an auntie in waiting as Paul Theroux’s wife, should Justin and Jennifer tie the knot. The Hollywood couple are rumored to be altar-bound but have been on R&R on Lanai — likely an early birthday blast for Justin Theroux, who turns 40 Wednesday. …
Folks who made ours a Celeb City in recent weeks: Lea Michele, the darling from Fox’s "Glee,"enjoying the sun and surf with boyfriend Theo Stockman… the Will Smith family (Jada Pinkett Smith, kids Jaden, Willow and Trey) golfing and swimming on Kauai …Dr. Mehmet Oz, of TV’s "Dr. Oz," strolling the beaches of Kauai. … The Gyllenhaal family’s Oscar nominees Jake and sister Maggie celebrating their dad Stephen‘s wedding on Oahu, complete with maile lei. …
HOLDING COURT: Local boy Jason Tam (Paul San Marco in the revival of "A Chorus Line") will re-create his role of Xander in an upbeat andhighly regarded off-Broadway musical, "Lysistrata Jones," set to bow Dec. 14 at Broadway’s Walter Kerr Theatre. This show, about a basketball team that hasn’t won a game in 30 years, is inspired by Aristophanes’ "Lysistrata." It was originally staged in a 99-seat Greenwich Village gym at Judson Memorial Church but dribbled off with ample raves and hurrahs, good enough for a full-court press uptown. The artistic team includes playwright Douglas Carter Beane, a three-time Tony contender, last nominated for his book for "Sister Act," still playing on the Great White Way. "Lysistrata" previews begin Nov. 14, with a planned premiere in the 940-seat Kerr, and yes, Jason’s Honolulu parents, James and Linda Tam, will be in the opening-night house. …
ISLE FILE: Have you seen the previews for "The Descendants," George Clooney‘s filmed-in-Hawaii drama based on localite Kaui Hart Hemmings‘ novel and directed by Alexander Payne? Nicely done cinematography — and whaddya know, island music ("Ulili E") underscoring the action. Hope there’s a lot more local elements like that in the film, opening Nov. 23. …
Add Taylor Swift to the list of savvy entertainers adding ukulele to her instrumental mix in her "Speak Now" world tour, but dunno the make. Anyone here know whether she purchased one locally? …
Manoa DNA is back from a tour of Tokyo, Yokohama and Nagoya, surviving earthquakes, humidity and jet lag. The trio — dad Lloyd, sons Nick and Alex — shared their new CD single, "Feel the Light," which was recorded prior to their trip and involved performing guests Jake Shimabukuro, Mark Tanouye and Sean Carroll, and engineer Milan Bertosa, who donated time and talent. Proceeds of the single will benefit the Tohoku University Hospital’s disaster relief fund. …
Before boarding their return flight at Haneda Airport, Lloyd and Nick decided to utilize the private shower facilities … but were surprised when three women ("airport staff, I think," said Lloyd) appeared … to request photos with the musicians. "Luckily, we were still clothed." …
And that’s "Show Biz." …
