First Lady of the Joffrey Ballet Dame Patricia Kennedy to Receive Ellis Island Medal of Honor
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2013
An Ambassador for World Peace, Patricia Kennedy designed the Peace One Earth Medallion in 2008 as a tribute to our soldiers from past and present conflicts. The distinctive design of the medallion expresses gratitude to the defenders of our freedoms, while acknowledging the hope for a world at peace. The medallion has been presented to many dignitaries, public figures, and members of our military in honor of their efforts to improve the lives of our veterans, and their commitment towards world peace. The first recipient was Wayne Newton* for his dedication to our troops and veterans through his extraordinary work with the USO. Other notable recipients include Gary Sinise* Dr. Buzz Aldrin, Hugh O'Brian* , Stefanie Powers, Kate Linder, Ed Begley Jr., Mike Vogel, Luc Robitaille, Rick Monday and Antonio Villaraigosa, Mayor of Los Angeles. (names* are also recipients of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor) (more...)
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Photo Flash: Ilene Graff and Ben Lanzarone Help MAKE THE SONG YOUR OWN in LA
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2013
Brooklyn transplants and Broadway favorites, Ilene Graff (Promises, Promises / Grease / I Love My Wife) along with her husband/musical director, Ben Lanzarone, not to mention the parents of stage success Nikka Lanzarone (Chicago / Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown) presented 'Make the Song Your Own', a salon style performance this week before an equally eclectic crowd, which included such noted patrons as screen stars Tippi Hedren and Dee Wallace, cabaret sensation Barbara Van Orden, Daytime Drama personality Kate Linder, commedienne Geri Jewell and ABC Entertainment reporter George Pennacchio. Scroll down for photos from the event! (more...)
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Photo Flash: Jack Betts' IT GOES LIKE THIS Opening at Marilyn Monroe Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2013
The Lee Strasberg Center is hosting the world premiere of a very timely new theatrical work by Jack Betts at The Marilyn Monroe Theatre in Los Angeles entitled 'IT GOES LIKE THIS.' Guests at last Friday night's opening included Kate Linder (Y&R), Geri Jewell (Deadwood & Facts of Life), Barbara Van Orden (Welcome Back Cotter) as well as the evening's hostess, Ms. Doris Roberts. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening festivities below! (more...)
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Photo Flash: Lindsay Wagner, Tippi Hedren and More at DIVORCE PARTY THE MUSICAL's LA Opening
by BWW News Desk - Mar 05, 2013
'Don't get mad - get everything!' is the mantra for DIVORCE PARTY THE MUSICAL-The Hilarious Journey to Hell...and Back! from the producer of the Off-Broadway hit, MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL. DIVORCE PARTY THE MUSICAL-The Hilarious Journey to Hell...and Back! celebrated its West Coast premiere engagement at the El Portal Theatre on March 3. Celebrities in attendance on opening night included Tippi Hedren, Lindsay Wagner, Loretta Devine, Dr. Estella Sneider, Barry Livingston, Morgan Brittany, Ilene Graff, Kate Linder, Judy Tenuta, Alison Argrim, Dee Wallace, Barbara Van Orden, Erin Murphy, Jeri Jewell, Anika Noni Rose, and the show's producers Mark Schwartz and Amy Botwinick. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night arrivals below! (more...)
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Photo Flash: Tippi Hedren and More Attend THE BIRDS Q&A and 50th Anniversary Screening in LA
by Movies News Desk - Jan 22, 2013
On January 17th, TCL (formerly Grauman's) Chinese Theatre presented a public screening of 'THE BIRDS' featuring a Q&A with cast co-stars Tippi Hedren and Veronica Cartwright. Hosted by Red Line Tour's owner, Tony Hoover, the screening celebrated the 50th anniversary of Hitchcock's Masterpiece released in January, 1963. Check out photos from the event below! (more...)
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Photo Flash: Red Line Tours Launches 2013 Collectors Tickets Honoring Hollywood Directors
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2013
On January 17, 2013 Red Line Tours launched their second set of collectors tickets, 'Directors Series,' highlighting four celebrated and iconic film directors. Designed by world-renowned artist, Andre Miripolsky, as a memento to patrons of the tour and of their visit to Hollywood. The tickets feature Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Hitchcock, Clint Eastwood and Sofia Coppola, the Silent, Golden, Modern and Contemporary eras of film. This is Red Line Tour's second installment in the series of images depicting iconic or celebrated Hollywood history. Check out photos from the launch event below! (more...)
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BWW TV: On the Red Carpet in LA with CATHY RIGBY IS PETER PAN
by Michael Sterling and Jerry Evans - Jan 21, 2013
Broadway World TV's own Michael Sterling and Jerry Evans of the JLE Media Group were on the red carpet at the January 15th opening of Cathy Rigby is PETER PAN at Hollywood's legendary Pantages Theatre. Check out the video below. (more...)
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Photo Flash: Patricia Kennedy Hosts Wounded Vets at Joffrey Ballet's NUTCRACKER
by BWW News Desk - Dec 23, 2012
Thanks to the efforts of philanthropist and veterans activist, Patricia Kennedy, founder of Step Up 4 Vets, a not for profit organization whose mission is to partner in the transition of our returning veterans as they readjust, redirect and rebuild their civilian lives, 55 veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan made up for many missed holidays with an all day family celebration centered around the acclaimed Joffrey Ballet's renowned Nutcracker. 26 years ago, longtime Joffrey Board member & close friend of Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino raised the funds to create the Joffrey's now internationally acclaimed Nutcracker. Scroll below for photos! (more...)
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2012 TOUCHING LIVES Award Ceremony Set for Today
by TV News Desk - Nov 15, 2012
From a cable TV show to a prestigious award show, producer/host Kathy Bee believes that this is a perfect way to kick-off the Touching Lives resurgence is by celebrating and saying "Thank You" to past guests and other extraordinary people, for their generosity, caring and unwavering devotion to improving the lives of their fellow man "People Helping People." (more...)
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Bob Barker to Receive Lord Houghton Award, 10/13
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 12, 2012
At a Hollywood Gala on October 13th, Bob Barker (philanthropist and Emmy-award winning host of the Price is Right) will be presented with the Lord Houghton Award for outstanding services to animal welfare by Animal Defenders International (ADI). (more...)
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Bob Barker to Receive Lord Houghton Award, 10/13
by TV News Desk - Oct 04, 2012
At a Hollywood Gala on October 13th, Bob Barker (philanthropist and Emmy-award winning host of the Price is Right) will be presented with the Lord Houghton Award for outstanding services to animal welfare by Animal Defenders International (ADI). (more...)
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Photo Flash: Over 300 Stars Gather to Celebrate Life Industry Advocate Dale Olson
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2012
Among the over 300 individuals who gathered this week to honor the late PR Icon, Dale Olson, with an exhibit at the Hollywood Museum and former offices of make-up wizard, Max Factor, included Ruta Lee, Valerie Harper, Garry Marshall, George Schlatter, JoAnne Worley, Kate Linder, Jackie Joseph, Patricia Barry, Ann Jeffreys, Barbra Van Orden, Theodore Bikel, Ilene Graff, Ben Lanzarone, Leonard Maltin, Renee Taylor, Karen Sharpe-Kramer, Martin Wiviott, Hunter and Stan Frieberg. Scroll below for photos from the event. (more...)
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Photo Flash: Stars of Stage, Screen, TV & More Gather in Support of CA Women's Conference
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2012
For nearly three decades, women of all ages and backgrounds have found inspiration, networking and support for business, health and relationships at the California Women's Conference. Scroll below for snapshots from this year's conference, featuring Fran Dresher, Marcia Cross, Joanne Worley, Tippi Hedren, Melissa Manchester, Helen Reddy and more! (more...)
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Photo Flash: Anthony Skordi, Connie Stevens, Romi Dames and More at ONASSIS Opening
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2012
Connie Stevens, Romi Dames, Dee Wallace, Barbara Van Orden, Kate Linder, Ruta Lee, Ilene Graff, Michael Ironside, Patricia Kara, Thaao Pengilis, and the Greece Consul General and Elizabeth Fotiadou, among others were on hand for the opening night of 'ONASSIS' starring Anthony Skordi at The Stella Adler Theatre. See photos from the production and opening night reception below! (more...)
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Photo Flash: Marcia Cross, Barbara Van Orden and More Launch Plans for 2012 CWC Conference
by BWW News Desk - Aug 08, 2012
On Thursday, August 2, The California Women's Conference (CWC) launched their plans for this years highly anticipated conference on September 23rd & 24th at the Hotel Maya/Double Tree Hotel by Hilton in Long Beach. Among those in attendance were Marcia Cross, Frances Fisher, Tippi Hedren, Sharon Lawrence, Morgan Brittany, Kate Linder, Erin Murphy, Romi Dames, Donzaleigh Abernathy, Geri Jewell, Lee Purcell, Mother Love, Barbara Van Orden and Mary McDonough, Kami Cotler and Judy Norton of The Waltons fame. (more...)
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Photo Flash: JoAnne Worley, Erin Murphy and More Tour 'The Lost Broadway'
by BWW News Desk - Jul 05, 2012
On Thursday, June 28th, Los Angeles theatre lovers were given a gift of a very rare and unique experience that took them back in time, when the Broadway theatre scene in downtown Los Angeles used to rival that of New York's Great White Way. An eclectic list of Hollywood representatives have been known to take Red Lines walking tours of the silver screen capital's Hollywood Boulevard. It was an equally impressive list of individuals who gathered for the recent tour of Broadway theatres, including JoAnne Worley, Erin Murphy, Michael Learned, and many others. Check out the photos below! (more...)
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