Phyllis Diller News
Date Of Birth:
July 17, 1917
Date Of Death:
August 20, 2012 (95)
Birth Place:
Lima, OH, USA
Gender:
Female
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Alison Arngrim's CONFESSIONS OF A PRAIRIE B*TCH Adds Show at the Laurie Beechman, 6/18
by BWW News Desk - Jun 08, 2013
Americans love their TV villians. They wore black hats with ominous mustaches in the early westerns, while Alexis Colby wore Nolan Miller gowns on 'Dynasty' and 'Glee's' coach, Sue Sylvester, dawns a tracksuit to terrify students. However, history's #1 TV Bitch (according to Vanity Fair), weaseled her way into hearts world-wide wearing petticoats and a curly blonde wig - Nellie Oleson of the hit series 'Little House on the Prairie.' You are invited to join the actress who brought 'Nasty Nellie' to life for millions of viewers every week and for years to follow in syndication, Alison Arngrim, as she gives audiences a reality check on 'the facts of life' like no one else has ever done before in CONFESSIONS OF A PRAIRIE BITCH. (more...)
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NUNSENSE Opens Theatre by the Sea's 80th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013
NUNSENSE, the award-winning and hilarious Off-Broadway hit musical comedy, plays the historic stage at Bill Hanney's Theatre by the Sea from May 29 thru June 16. Tickets are on sale now by calling (401) 782-8587, online at theatrebythesea.com, or in person at 364 Cards Pond Road, Matunuck, RI 02879. Press night is planned for May 31 at 8pm. (more...)
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LEND ME A TENOR Begins 5/18 at Bay Street Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2013
Bay Street Theatre begins the 2013 Mainstage Season with Lend Me a Tenor (May 28 - June 23). This hilarious Ken Ludwig comedy started rehearsals this week in New York City under the direction of Don Stephenson. The cast includes Judy Blazer, Scott Cote, Betsy DiLellio, Donna English, Nancy Johnston, Noah Plomgren, Steve Rosen and Roland Rusinek. Ticket prices are $59.50 and $69.50. For more information call the Box Office at 631-725-9500 or buy online at www.baystreet.org. (more...)
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The PhilHallmonics to Present THE LUSTY MONTH OF MAY at Lincoln Center, 5/13
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2013
Join us for The Lusty Month of May, a musical theater performance by The PhilHallmonics of songs celebrating the time reawakening of sex, love and desire at Lincoln Center's Bruno Walter Auditorium, 40 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY (at 65th Street and Amsterdam Avenue) onMonday, May 13th, 2013 at 6:00 PM. (more...)
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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. (more...)
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PBS to Air CAROL BURNETT NIGHT with 2 Hours Dedicated to the American Comedienne, 4/9
by TV News Desk - Mar 18, 2013
PBS announces 'Carol Burnett Night,' Tuesday, April 9, 2013, featuring two shows that chronicle the longtime success of a beloved television comedy star. An encore of the 90-minute AMERICAN MASTERS 'Carol Burnett: A Woman of Character' leads the night, followed by a 30-minute encore edition of the PBS series PIONEERS OF TELEVISION, called 'Carol Burnett and the Funny Ladies' - in which iconic TV stars discuss Burnett's legacy and her influence on contemporary comedy stars. (more...)
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InDepth InterView: Joan Rivers Talks JOAN & MELISSA: JOAN KNOWS BEST?, FASHION POLICE, SALLY MARR Revival & More
by Pat Cerasaro - Mar 09, 2013
Today we are talking to a veritable legend in her own time - arguably the most influential and recognizable female stand-up comedian of all time, the one and only Joan Rivers. Opening up and revealing her trademark, impossible-to-top wit all the while, Rivers and I discuss many aspects of her life and career, with a particular focus on her many current projects - most importantly, the third season of her smash hit reality series JOAN & MELISSA: JOAN KNOWS BEST? on WE TV. What will happen when Joan, Melissa and company visit Colonial Williamsburg? What illicitness will they discover on Willie Nelson's former tour bus? Will Joan get arrested for protesting her book being banned at a big retailer? Answers to these questions all will be arrived up on Saturday. In addition to all about JOAN & MELISSA Season Three and the current series-high ratings run of FASHION POLICE, Rivers and I take a look back at many of the remarkable figures she has encountered and worked with over the course of her career - among them: Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, Woody Allen and many more - and she generously shares candid backstage stories and remembrances as only she can. Of paramount interest to theatre fans may be the announcement of a revival of her one-woman play SALLY MARR… AND HER ESCORTS, which she will be reviving in a special weekly pop-up theatre space on Broadway later this year. Also, as if all of that were not enough, Joan gives us the 411 on her new uncensored web series, IN BED WITH JOAN, as well as her cute new pet lover's web project, MY FAT PET. Plus, her fashion forecast for 2013 and best current trends, favorite films of awards season, thoughts on Broadway today and her picks for the best shows to see as well as much, much more awaits in this career-spanning conversation! (more...)
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Kathleen Madigan Joins Lineup for Ron White's COMEDY SALUTE FROM VEGAS at The Mirage Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 06, 2013
The Mirage Hotel & Casino and comedian Ron White welcomes the addition of Kathleen Madigan to 'Ron White's Comedy Salute from Vegas' tonight, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. inside the Terry Fator Theatre. Madigan, best known for appearing on NBC's 'Last Comic Standing,' recently launched her Showtime special 'Gone Madigan.' Other accolades include winning the American Comedy Award and the Phyllis Diller Award for 'Best Female Comedian.' (more...)
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Kathleen Madigan Joins Lineup for Ron White's COMEDY SALUTE FROM VEGAS at The Mirage, 2/6
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2013
The Mirage Hotel & Casino and comedian Ron White welcomes the addition of Kathleen Madigan to 'Ron White's Comedy Salute from Vegas' Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. inside the Terry Fator Theatre. Madigan, best known for appearing on NBC's 'Last Comic Standing,' recently launched her Showtime special 'Gone Madigan.' Other accolades include winning the American Comedy Award and the Phyllis Diller Award for 'Best Female Comedian.' (more...)
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Jim Murray, Agent to Tony Bennett, Phyllis Diller, Liza Minnelli and More, Passes Away at 85
by BWW News Desk - Jan 02, 2013
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jim Murray, agent to the likes of Tony Bennett, Phyllis Diller, Jerry Lewis and Liza Minnelli, passed away on December 16, 2012. He was 85. (more...)
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Photos: In Remembrance - 2012 Passages
by Walter McBride - Dec 30, 2012
2012 is coming to a close, and BroadwayWorld's senior photographer Walter McBride takes a moment to look back at some of the many influential people we've lost this year. 2012 saw the death of some of the most beloved actors, musicians, comedians, writers and true heros. (more...)
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Remembering the Stars Who Passed in 2012
by Movies News Desk - Dec 28, 2012
2012 saw the death of some of the most beloved actors, musicians, comedians, writers and true heros. From Whitney Houston to Dick Clark to Larry Hagman, People.com compiled a look back at the celebrities who passed this year. Click here to check it out. (more...)
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Remembering the Stars Who Passed in 2012
by TV News Desk - Dec 28, 2012
2012 saw the death of some of the most beloved actors, musicians, comedians, writers and true heros. From Whitney Houston to Dick Clark to Larry Hagman, People.com compiled a look back at the celebrities who passed this year. Click here to check it out. (more...)
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Nobody's Business Trio Brings HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS to Metropolitan Room, 12/15
by BWW News Desk - Nov 08, 2012
Nobody's Business Trio will warm up the Metropolitan Room on December 15, 2012, at 9:30 pm as they invite you "Home for the Holidays." Cold wintry weather can wait out by the curb while hearts inside alternately melt and dance. Vocalists Alecia Evans, Cadden Jones and Linda Sue Moshier comprise an entrancing unique ensemble that electrifies audiences with its astonishing range of harmonization. The group's unparalleled sound derives from an uncommon blend of an opera singer, a pop singer and a jazz singer. (more...)
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