May 2018 Archives

Will there be a Xena Revival, Won't there Be a Xena Revival. Well here is the latest from Rob. He attended the Motor City Comic Con with Lucy.

Rob Tapert and Lucy Lawless at Motor City Comic Con - Rob is talking about whether a #Xena Revival is going to happen #LucyLawless pic.twitter.com/rKr9SHXGHg

— AUSXIP Network (@ausxip) May 21, 2018

Next convention appearance for Renee is in Atlanta for the Atlanta Comic Con 14-15 July 2018

Tickets can be bought from there

Location:

Georgia World Congress Center (Hall C1)
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30313

Renée O’Connor was born in Houston, Texas, to Walter and Sandra O’Connor (now Wilson), and raised in Katy, a Houston suburb. She attended Taylor High School and the Houston High School of Visual and Performing Arts. Renée has one older brother, Chris.

Renée appeared in commercials, including one for McDonalds, a feature film called Night Game (1989), and some work for The All New Mickey Mouse Club (1989) (aka “The Mickey Mouse Club) in 1989. She also made guest appearances on TV shows such as NYPD Blue (1993), before starring as “Deineira” in the Hercules TV movie Hercules: The Legendary Journeys – Hercules and the Lost Kingdom (1994). She caught the eyes of executive producers Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert, who cast Renée in the 1994 film Darkman II: The Return of Durant (1995). Soon after, Hercules’ sister show, Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) was launched, and Renée was cast as “Gabrielle”, Xena’s trusty sidekick.

Until 2001, Renée resided in Auckland, New Zealand, where “Xena” was filmed. She was married to restaurant owner Steve Muir (a kiwi, or New Zealander) in October 2000, in Austin, Texas, and they had a son. However, after the series ended, Renée returned to Texas and was divorced from Steve. In 2005, she had a baby girl with her new boyfriend, actor Jed Sura.

This will be Renee O’Connor’s debut appearance at Atlanta Comic Con!

Renee sent the following message to fans about her recently completed production of Romeo and Juliet. More photos to follow as well!

Romeo and Juliet with Renee (and son Miles playing the role of Romeo) has it's premiere and Cyn Sneed has sent in the first batch of photos!

SOUTHERN SHAKESPEARE COMPANY (SSC) is thrilled to, once again, bring our unique FREE Shakespeare in the Park Festival to Cascades Park. This year, the SOUTHERN SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL expands to four days and will join the ranks of some of the best Renaissance Festivals in the Southeast region on May 12th and 13th. Visitors will experience the magic and mystery of our jugglers, illusionists, stilt walkers, and fortune tellers; the spectacle of armored combat; the taste of medieval food; and even learn a new skill, be it blacksmithing, weaving, or belly dancing.

Visitors will enjoy the multiple programs and performances leading up to our Mainstage production of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, performed in true Renaissance style, on the Capital City Amphitheater stage at Cascades Park. #FreeShakespeareinthePark #iHEARTtally #theARTSlivehere Performances will begin at 7:30PM each evening May 10-13, 2018. Renaissance Festival begins 4pm Saturday and Sunday (May 12th & 13th)

To learn about the benefits or membership (including reserved seats!) click here.

SOUTHERN SHAKESPEARE COMPANY welcomes our 2018 Special Guest Artist, Reneé O'Connor, performing in our Shakespeare in the Park production of Romeo & Juliet. Reneé O'Connor, best known for her role of Gabrielle on the television series Xena: Warrior Princess, is an American actress, producer, and director with a deep and abiding passion for Shakespeare.

Ms. O'Connor has previously performed in Macbeth (Lady Macbeth) and Romeo & Juliet (Nurse) and is thrilled to be joining us at the Capital City Amphitheater this May. #Xena #Gabrielle To add to the excitement and buzz, Ms. O'Connor will be joined by her son, Miles Muir, ONSTAGE as he performs the role of ROMEO!

Fans have been tweeted pictures of Renee after Romeo and Juliet performances. Check them out below

I met Renee O'Connor! Not only is she incredibly talented (and very funny as The Nurse), she's also very sweet. pic.twitter.com/txI920h3kA

— Elissa / Navigating Solo (@enavigatingsolo) May 11, 2018

I made Renee O'Connor laugh. My hair was horrible it had rained. The play was awsome!!! Thank You #Southernshakes #reneeoconner pic.twitter.com/IZeXapK2zy

— Kristy (@tooshybutbold) May 13, 2018

My Xena prop sword acquired in Auckland was signed by @realreneeoconnor this am at brunch hosted by @SouthernShakes. I can now consider it complete & will treasure it always. ????

Huge thank you to @realreneeoconnor and @reallucylawless for indulging my inner fangirl. ?????? pic.twitter.com/BPTKTcF9lT

— Ashlee Richards (@Ashlee_withanE) May 12, 2018

#xenites #gabrielle #ReneeOConnor #ROC #childhoodHERO pic.twitter.com/tnAJJkrEot

— Annie (@Googlekins1) May 13, 2018

Romeo and Juliet with Renee (and son Miles playing the role of Romeo) has it's premiere and we have a review and a couple of photos!

Review

Theater review: 'Romeo and Juliet' has romance, humor, sorrow and great sword fighting
Tallahassee Democrat

...The demure Juliet seems at first completely overshadowed by her Nurse, played with great physical comedy and bawdy presence by special guest artist Renée O'Connor. The Nurse is a memorable performance; O’Connor’s fans from her years playing Gabrielle in the TV cult hit "Xena: Warrior Princess" won't be disappointed. In his first professional performance, Miles Muir — O'Connor's 16-year-old son — does a sterling job conveying the raw emotion of Romeo. His joy and sorrow come through, breathing life into the character.

Read the full review

Photos

Photo courtesy of Tallahassee Democrat.
Melanie Applegate as Juliet and Renee O’Connor as the Nurse in Southern Shakespeare Festival’s “Romeo and Juliet.” (Photo: Bob O’Lary)

Steven was at the premiere and he posted a photo of Renee and Miles

Bad news for those going to Megacon in Orlando. Renee won't be there due to a scheduling mixup.

realreneeoconnor
Well, good news, Eddie Wilson (my step-father) and his music venue from the 1970’s called ‘Armadillo World Headquarters’ will at last be exhibited in a documentary about the origins of country music in Texas. The exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame opens the weekend of May 25th, with guest artist from this landmark era of music and art in Texas.

I have been booked to join Eddie and my family for this celebration of his legacy in Austin for a very long time. I’m so excited for him!

Bad news, I will be in Nashville not Orlando while Lucy is visiting. Megacon. The promoter for Megacon changed the dates and didn’t notify me until two days ago. Sorry gang. Please give Lucy a hug for me and come by the exhibit in Nashville. I’ll be there! ??. https://www.instagram.com/p/BiZ4tbVAgt8/?taken-by=realreneeoconnor

What:

MegaCon Orlando is the South East’s largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event, attracting over 100,000 fans each year across four big days. Everyone is a fan of something, and MegaCon is a place to celebrate all things pop culture. Get an autograph or a photo with your favorite guest and get the inside scoop about your favorite movies & TV shows at our celebrity panels! Watch professional comic artists battle it out in our popular Sketch Duels, learn from our “How To” workshops, and take photos with your favorite costumed characters! It’s also a great place to buy a unique gift (or treat yourself!) with over 400,000 square feet of shopping madness.

Where:
MegaCon® Orlando 2018 is happening at the Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse. Located in the heart of the Orlando’s tourism district, the Orange County Convention Center is the second largest convention center in the US. MegaCon Orlando 2018 will be held in the West Concourse.

9800 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819, USA

When:
The convention runs from 24 to 27 May. Renee has cancelled and only Lucy will appear at the convention on 26 and 27 May 2018

This is a fun video. Renee talks to the Tallahassee Democrat and she's discussing doing a stunt with her staff (or in this case multiple versions of the staff she kept breaking it). The episode was "The Greater Good"

and here is the scene Renee was talking about - Xena S1 Ep21: The Greater Good

MegaCon in Orlando have released their prices and pairings for their convention guests. In addition to individual photos with Renee and Lucy you also have the opportunity to have one with both of them.

- Renee Photo Op: $50

- Dual Lucy & Renee Photo: $125

- Lucy Photo Op: $70

- Karl Urban Photo Op: $60

What:

MegaCon Orlando is the South East’s largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event, attracting over 100,000 fans each year across four big days. Everyone is a fan of something, and MegaCon is a place to celebrate all things pop culture. Get an autograph or a photo with your favorite guest and get the inside scoop about your favorite movies & TV shows at our celebrity panels! Watch professional comic artists battle it out in our popular Sketch Duels, learn from our “How To” workshops, and take photos with your favorite costumed characters! It’s also a great place to buy a unique gift (or treat yourself!) with over 400,000 square feet of shopping madness.

Where:
MegaCon® Orlando 2018 is happening at the Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse. Located in the heart of the Orlando’s tourism district, the Orange County Convention Center is the second largest convention center in the US. MegaCon Orlando 2018 will be held in the West Concourse.

9800 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819, USA

When:
The convention runs from 24 to 27 May but both Renee and Lucy are scheduled to be at the convention on 26 and 27 May 2018