Barbara Walters News

On Monday night, NYC raised much needed funds for this temporary 'home away from home' for pediatric cancer patients and their families. Held at the Waldorf=Astoria, the 20th Annual Gala Event surpassed its goal to raise nearly $3.5 million. ABC-TV broadcast personality Barbara Walters was at the helm of the evening's festivities for the second year in a row. (more...)

On Tuesday, May 29, First Lady Michelle Obama talks to GOOD MORNING AMERICA and then to THE VIEW hosts to discuss her new book -- American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America. (more...)

Back by popular demand, pianist Doug Montgomery returns to the Spencer Theater on Saturday, June 2 at 8 p.m. for a concert of classical music and popular show tunes. (more...)

FREUDÂ’S LAST SESSION, the play by Mark St. Germain, will host a special post-performance discussion at tomorrowÂ’s matinee, May 23rd led by one of the showÂ’s producers, Jack Thomas, and the productionÂ’s stars, Mark H. Dold (C. S. Lewis) and Martin Rayner (Sigmund Freud). They will also conduct a Q&A session with the audience. (more...)

In celebration of the 100th Chicago performance of the FREUDÂ’S LAST SESSION at the Mercury Theater (3745 N. Southport), the producers will host a Sigmund Freud Look-A-Like contest. (more...)

The story of legendary performer Carol Channing's life is as colorful as the lipstick on her big, bright smile. In CAROL CHANNING: LARGER THAN LIFE,released on DVD today May 22, director Dori Berinstein, a three-time Tony Award®-winning Broadway Producer (ShowBusiness, Gotta Dance), along with co-writer Adam Zucker, capture the magic and vivacity of the 90-year-old icon – both onstage and off... past and present. Called “terrific”, “charming and seductive”, “totally captivating and surprising” and “an endless storehouse of salty showbiz anecdotes”, this triumphant and acclaimed 2012 theatrically released film, an Official Selection at the Tribeca Film Festival and Hot Docs – will make its DVD debut this May… only from Entertainment One. (more...)

FREUDÂ’S LAST SESSION, the runaway hit play by Mark St. Germain, will celebrate its 700th New York performance tonight, May 18th at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). (more...)

The cast of the Tony®-Nominated Broadway revival JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will perform on 'The View' on Thursday, May 24th at 11:00 am ET/PT on ABC. (more...)

On Tuesday, May 15, 2012, ABC's politically-savvy THE VIEW featured an exclusive interview with President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, part of the show's continuing "Red, White & View" campaign committed to political guests and discussions. (more...)

FREUDÂ’S LAST SESSION, New YorkÂ’s smash hit play by Mark St. Germain, invited audience members to have their moms photographed on Dr. FreudÂ’s iconic couch after SundayÂ’s MotherÂ’s Day matinee, May 13th. The cast happily posed for photos with mothers from all over the country on stage for nearly an hour! Check out the photos below. (more...)

ABC continues to set the industry standard for creative ingenuity, strong viewer retention and ratings success in primetime, delivering the No. 1 comedy ("Modern Family"), No. 1 drama ("Grey's Anatomy") and No. 1 freshman drama ("Once Upon a Time") this season in the key Adult 18-49 demographic. (more...)

President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, was the featured guest, TUESDAY, MAY 15 on ABC's THE VIEW. (more...)

FREUDÂ’S LAST SESSION, the play by Mark St. Germain, will celebrate its 700th New York performance this Friday, May 18th at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). (more...)

E.L. James, author of the popular trilogy of novels that begins with "Fifty Shades Of Grey", appeared on ABC's THE VIEW this morning and spoke about her inspiration behind the steamy and controversial book series. (more...)

A musical performance by the Tony® Award-nominated cast of Broadway's ONCE are among the guests MAY 14-18 on ABC's "The View" (more...)

Barbara Walters and Bill Geddie, executive producers of the ABC's Emmy® Award-winning talk show, THE VIEW announced today that President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, will be the featured guest, TUESDAY, MAY 15 (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET). (more...)

Radio host and AMERICA'S GOT TALENT judge Howard Stern made his first guest appearance today on ABC's THE VIEW. View photos from his visit below! (more...)

Ricky Martin and the cast of Broadway's EVITA performed live today on ABC's "The View." Directed by Tony and Olivier Award-winner Michael Grandage and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Rob Ashford, EVITA opened April 5, 2012 at The Marquis Theatre. (more...)

FREUDÂ’S LAST SESSION, New YorkÂ’s smash hit play by Mark St. Germain, invites audience members to have their moms photographed on Dr. FreudÂ’s iconic couch after the performance on MotherÂ’s Day this Sunday, May 13th. SundayÂ’s performance is at 3 PM at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). (more...)

Due to popular demand, FREUD’S LAST SESSION at the Mercury Theater (3745 N. Southport, Chicago), will now run through July 15th with a new Chicago cast, including local theater legend, Mike Nussbaum (Emmy, Drama Desk Award and four-time Jeff Award winner) as “Sigmund Freud” and Coburn Goss (Vigils at the Goodman Theatre, Dead Man’s Cell Phone at Steppenwolf Theatre Companyand Off Broadway When the Messenger is Hot at 59E59) as “C.S. Lewis”. See below for production photos of Nussbaum and Goss in action! (more...)