Dick Patten

THE QUEEN OF BINGO To Play Florida Rep
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 25, 2026

The interactive comedy by Jeanne Michels and Phyllis Murphy is inspired by sketches from the old Carol Burnett Show. The show follows two sisters who want to add a little fun and excitement to their lives and they find it in Bingo.

getTV Will Air HOT IN CLEVELAND Beginning This August
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 22, 2019

Beginning August 5, getTV will begin airing episodes of the popular sitcom “Hot in Cleveland,” starring Valerie Bertinelli (“One Day at a Time”), Jane Leeves (“Frasier”), Wendie Malick (“Just Shoot Me”) and Betty White (“The Golden Girls”). The series, which ran on TVLand from 2010 to 2015, will air August 5 at 6PM ET.

Mel Brooks to Host A Screening Of SPACEBALLS at NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2018

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Mel Brooks - The Schwartz Awakens invites you to experience Spaceballs like you've never seen it before - in full-format on the big screen - followed by Mel Brooks live on stage with a candid, hilarious look back. 

Photo Flash: First Look at Odyssey Theatre's WAITING FOR GRACE
by Ashlee Latimer - Nov 13, 2016

What if true love never happens? Or worse… what if it does? Theatre Planners presents the world premiere of an award-winning comedy by Sharon Sharth. Waiting for Graceopens as a guest production at the Odyssey Theatre on November 12, directed by Lee Costello.

Sharon Sharth's Award-Winning Comedy WAITING FOR GRACE Offers Controversial Look at Love and Marriage
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2016

What if true love never happens? Or worse… what if it does? Theatre Planners presents the world premiere of an award-winning comedy by Sharon Sharth. Waiting for Grace opens as a guest production at the Odyssey Theatre on November 12, directed by Lee Costello.

Rose Marie Honored w/Shirley Temple Award for Longest Active Career in Hollywood
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 17, 2015

With a career that began at age 3 on stage in vaudeville, at age 5 had her own national radio show on NBC and still working (primarily in voice over) today, Miss Marie, now has the longest active career in entertainment

THE QUEEN OF BINGO Set for Morris Museum's Bickford Theatre, 11/15
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 26, 2015

Get ready to howl with laughter! On Sunday, November 15 at 2:00PM, join us at the Morris Museum's Bickford Theatre for a production of 'The Queen of Bingo.'

LOVE BOAT's Jill Whelan & UBN Personality Alexander Rodriguez Hit Rockwell
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 16, 2015

Radio show co-hosts Jill Whelan (Love Boat, Airplane, Celebrity Wife Swap) and Alexander Rodriguez (Happy Hour) from Universal Broadcasting Network's newest show "On The Rocks" will hit the stage on August 24th debuting their new duet cabaret show, 'Musical Madness!' - a roller coaster of stories, audience participation, and dramedy, belted out by your co-hosts featuring music from stage, screen and pop.

VIDEO: AMERICAN MASTERS Shares Recent June Interview with Dick Van Patten
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 24, 2015

The American Masters series website has shared an In Memoriam tribute to actor Dick Van Patten, who passed away yesterday at age 86.

VIDEO: PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS Unveils Never-Before-Seen Outtake with Dick Van Patten
by TV News Desk - Jun 23, 2015

PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS has released an 'In Memoriam' video in honor of actor Dick Van Patten, who died today, June 23, at the age of 86. Click below to watch the moving tribute!

Betty Buckley Comments on Passing of EIGHT IS ENOUGH Co-Star Dick Van Patten: 'He Taught Me So Much'
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 23, 2015

Today, Betty Buckley, Van Patten's co-star on EIGHT IS ENOUGH shared her thoughts with BWW on the passing of her friend

WAKE UP with BWW 6/24/2015 - A NEW BRAIN, BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM and More!
by Jessica Showers - Jun 24, 2015

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Jonathan Groff is looking for A NEW BRAIN, BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM hits the London stage running and more!

BWW Interviews: Actress PATTY McCORMACK is Miserable with an Ocean View
by Don Grigware - Jun 9, 2015

The Bad Seed, she has worked on stage, in film and on television to great acclaim for over 60 years. Now she is onstage once more in a hilarious world premiere dark comedy Miserable with an Ocean View playing Saturdays only at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks. She recently sat down to chat about the play and about highlights of her long career.

Sneak Peek - Lisa Rinna, Eileen Davidson Join Bravo's THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS Tonight
by TV News Desk - Nov 18, 2014

Bravo Media's “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” premieres another season of over-the-top glamour and underhanded drama tonight, November 18 at 9:00pm ET/PT.

Stars from AMERICAN IDOL, SYTYCD & DWTS Set for Tonight's BALLROOM WITH A TWIST at Bucks County Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2014

Bucks County Playhouse opens up its stage to the star power talent with the National Tour of BALLROOM WITH A TWIST tonight, November 4th. Audiences are invited to experience the unique and live thrill of witnessing pros from Dancing with the Stars, American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance move together now all on one stage at the Playhouse.

Sneak Peek - Lisa Rinna, Eileen Davidson Join Bravo's THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS, 11/18
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 3, 2014

Bravo Media's “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” premieres another season of over-the-top glamour and underhanded drama onTuesday, November 18 at 9:00pm ET/PT.

BALLROOM WITH A TWIST Dances Into Bucks County Playhouse, 11/4
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2014

Bucks County Playhouse opens up its stage to the star power talent with the National Tour of BALLROOM WITH A TWIST this November 4th. Audiences are invited to experience the unique and live thrill of witnessing pros from Dancing with the Stars, American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance move together now all on one stage at the Playhouse.

Magic Castle Creator Milt Larsen Joins Pacific Pioneer Broadcaster's Diamond Circle
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2013

Milt Larsen, creator of the world renowned Magic Castle in Hollywood, California will be inducted into the coveted Pacific Pioneer Broadcaster's Diamond Circle at a luncheon in the Empire Room of the Sportsmans Lodge in Studio City on May 10, 2013. This very special honor recognizes a member of the Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters who has made a significant contribution to broadcasting.

Mike Pingel to Host Book Launch Party for BETTY WHITE RULES THE WORLD at LA's Eleven Nightclub, 3/13
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2013

Author Mike Pingel will hold his book launch for his newest book 'Betty White Rules the World' on Wednesday, March 13, 8-10pm at the SASSY event being held at Eleven Nightclub 8811 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, Calif. Admission is free for the event.

Hippodrome-Colony Theatre Renamed Peoples Bank Theatre
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 27, 2013

The Hippodrome-Colony Historical Theatre Association ('Association') and Peoples Bank, National Association ('Peoples Bank') announced today it will rename the Colony Theatre the Peoples Bank Theatre in recognition of a generous $250,000 donation by the bank.