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The Music Box Theatre and Camp Midnight Present NEW YEAR'S ON THE S.S. POSEIDON Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 31, 2012
In the iconic 1972 action-disaster epic The Poseidon Adventure, a luxury ocean liner overturns at midnight on New Year's Eve. Tonight, December 31, 2012, on the 40th anniversary of The Poseidon Adventure, Camp Midnight and the Music Box Theatre resuscitate New Year's Eve on the S.S. Poseidon, a campy celebration set against the backdrop of the seminal disaster movie. (more...)
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The Music Box Theatre and Camp Midnight Present NEW YEAR'S ON THE S.S. POSEIDON, 12/31
by BWW News Desk - Nov 26, 2012
In the iconic 1972 action-disaster epic The Poseidon Adventure, a luxury ocean liner overturns at midnight on New Year's Eve. This December 31, 2012, on the 40th anniversary of The Poseidon Adventure, Camp Midnight and the Music Box Theatre resuscitate New Year's Eve on the S.S. Poseidon, a campy celebration set against the backdrop of the seminal disaster movie. (more...)
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Tony Sheldon, KT Sullivan and More Set for Actors Temple Benefit, 11/26
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2012
The Best of Broadway & Cabaret will come out in support of the Actors' Temple, (est. 1917) on Monday, November 26, 2012 at 6:45 PM. The Third Annual Concert will take place at the Temple, 339 West 47th Street. This theater district historic landmark has been struggling to survive in recent years. (more...)
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G-MAC by Kartel Unveils Spring 2013 Collection
by BWW News Desk - Oct 07, 2012
Kartel, a successful golf brand in Europe founded in 1947 in Dublin Ireland, unveiled its G-Mac by Kartel Spring 2013 Collection. Co-created with TOUR Professional Graeme McDowell, the focus for G-Mac by Kartel's Spring 2013 Collection was to create a line that elevates and redefines the standard in menswear. (more...)
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VOICE OVER: NBC's The Voice Season 3 Week 2 Brings Awesome Talent!
by Sally Henry - Sep 18, 2012
Season three of NBC's The Voice hit the ground running last week, and tonight, September 17, marks the start to week two. The talent was top-notch, which meant coaches Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera, and Cee Lo Green had to do their best to convince the singers to join their teams. (more...)
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Barbara Van Orden and Patty Farmer Collaborate on Book PLAYBOY ON STAGE
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2012
The recent nationwide appearances, from New York to Los Angeles, by singer and actress Barbara Van Orden and author Patty Farmer, on behalf of her critically acclaimed book "The Persian Room Presents" has spawned a collaboration on a new book, currently under the working title of 'Playboy On Stage.' (more...)
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Photo Flash: Lainie Kazan, Michele Lee et al. at THE PERSIAN ROOM PRESENTS Book Signing
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2012
Patrons were treated to a classic trip down memory lane this week as four leading ladies of the legendary Persian Room New York came together for a book signing. Lainie Zazan, Michele Lee, Connie Stevens and Barbara Van Orden gathered at Barnes and Noble in California's The Grove to celebrate the release of Patty Farmer's new book "The Persian Room Presents." Anecdotes involving audience celebrity sightings included Barbara Streisand (by Stevens), Milton Berle (by Van Orden), Jack Jones and his thighs (by Lee) and a mob king who struck her while performing (by Kazan). See photos of the leading ladies at the event below! (more...)
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B&N Hosts Author Patty Farmer Q&A and Signing, 3/7
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 07, 2012
Special guests Marge Champion, Barbara Van Orden and Tony Butala join author, Patty Farmer Wednesday, March 7 at 7:00 pm, for a Q&A and to sign copies of "The Persian Room Presents." A portion of the proceeds from each sale will be donated to Childhelp for the treatment and prevention of child abuse. The event will be held at Barnes & Noble (82nd & Broadway). (more...)
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B&N Hosts Author Patty Farmer Q&A and Signing, 3/7
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2012
Special guests Marge Champion, Barbara Van Orden and Tony Butala join author, Patty Farmer Wednesday, March 7 at 7:00 pm, for a Q&A and to sign copies of "The Persian Room Presents." A portion of the proceeds from each sale will be donated to Childhelp for the treatment and prevention of child abuse. The event will be held at Barnes & Noble (82nd & Broadway). (more...)
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Carol Kane & More Join Jessica Hecht, Jim Parsons & Charles Kimbrough in Roundabout's HARVEY This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2012
Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Don Gregory, has announced the full company for the new Broadway production of Mary Chase's Harvey starring Jim Parsons (Elwood P. Dowd), Jessica Hecht (Veta Louise Simmons), Charles Kimbrough (William R. Chumley, M.D.), Larry Bryggman (Judge Omar Gaffney), Carol Kane (Betty Chumley), Peter Benson (E.J. Lofgren), Tracee Chimo (Myrtle Mae Simmons), Holley Fain (Ruth Kelly, R.N.), Angela Paton (Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet), Rich Sommer (Duane Wilson), Morgan Spector (Lyman Sanderson, M.D.) and directed by Scott Ellis.
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Photo Flash: Barbara Van Orden Plays Catalina's
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2011
After a an extended absence from the stage, due to the highly publicized accident that resulted in 18 surgeries, Ms. Barbara Van Orden brought her autobiographical cabaret act to Catalina's in Los Angeles this week. Ms. Van Orden began her singing career in the Catskill mountains at Grossinger's, where she opened for individuals such as Milton Berle, Don Rickles and Red Buttons. 'It was a great way to break into show biz,' says Barbara. (more...)
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