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"Happily Divorced" centers around Los Angeles florist Fran ( Drescher) as she deals with dating after finding out her realtor husband of 18 years (John Michael Higgins) is gay. Fran juggles her new relationships, while still living under the same roof with her ex-husband. The cast is rounded out by Fran's best friend Judi (Tichina Arnold), her parents Dori and Glen (Rita Moreno and Robert Walden) and her flower delivery employee Cesar (Valente Rodriguez). Written by Fran Drescher and Peter Marc Jacobson ("The Nanny"," "What I Like About You.")



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Post Show Talkbacks Announced For MY LIFE ON A DIET With Renee Taylor Photo Post Show Talkbacks Announced For MY LIFE ON A DIET With Renee Taylor
by Stephi Wild - August 13, 2018

My Life On A Diet, Renee Taylor's critically acclaimed autobiographical solo comedy, announce that the Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning writer and actress will hold three scheduled post-show talkbacks. The talkbacks will happen immediately following the performances on Friday, August 2...


The Warner Theatre Presents CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE, October 7 Photo The Warner Theatre Presents CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE, October 7
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2023

The Warner Theatre has announced CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE, Saturday, October 7 at 7:30 pm in the Oneglia Auditorium! ...


Renee Taylor's MY LIFE ON A DIET Extends Through September 2nd Photo Renee Taylor's MY LIFE ON A DIET Extends Through September 2nd
by Stephi Wild - August 01, 2018

My Life On A Diet, starring Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning writer and actress Renee Taylor, has extended its limited run due to popular demand. Originally scheduled as a 6-week run ending August 19th, the autobiographical comedy will now extend for two-weeks, perform through Sunday, ...


Showtime to Premiere FUNNY WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE Photo Showtime to Premiere FUNNY WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 13, 2019

Fran Drescher headlines FUNNY WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE, a new comedy special that will premiere on SHOWTIME on Friday, March 23 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Carole Montgomery, Luenell, Lynne Koplitz, Kerri Louise and Vanessa Hollingshead round out the lineup for the first television comedy special to feature six ...


Renee Taylor's MY LIFE ON A DIET is Coming to Bucks County Playhouse Photo Renee Taylor's MY LIFE ON A DIET is Coming to Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 20, 2019

Renée Taylor's award-winning autobiographical comedy MY LIFE ON A DIET will play Bucks County Playhouse, January 30 a?" February 2 as part of the Playhouse's Visiting Artists Series....


Staten Island's Minty Awards Announces Honorees For January 11 Gala Photo Staten Island's Minty Awards Announces Honorees For January 11 Gala
by Stephi Wild - December 18, 2017

The Minty Organization for the Performing Arts, the non-profit which oversees The Minty Awards, has announced honorees for the 5th Minty Awards Dinner Gala to be held Thursday, January 11 at 7pm at Nicotra's Ballroom, The Hilton Garden Inn....


Fran Drescher Will Make Her Café Carlyle Debut This Summer Photo Fran Drescher Will Make Her Café Carlyle Debut This Summer
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2020

Acclaimed actress, comedian, writer and activist Fran Drescher makes her Café Carlyle debut, June 16 a?" 20. The Queens native has received two Emmy and two Golden Globe nominations for her portrayal as the lovable Miss Fine on the CBS hit series The Nanny, a show she also created, wrote, directed a...


Rosie O'Donnell, F. Murray Abraham and More Join David Rabe's GOOD FOR OTTO at The Ne Photo Rosie O'Donnell, F. Murray Abraham and More Join David Rabe's GOOD FOR OTTO at The New Group
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2017

The New Group has announced additional casting and production dates for David Rabe's Good for Otto, with F. Murray Abraham, Rileigh McDonald, Rosie O'Donnell and Michael Rabe joining, as previously announced, Ed Harris and Amy Madigan in this New York premiere directed by Scott Elliott....


Liz Robertson Returns to Don't Tell Mama with LERNER WITHOUT LOEWE Photo Liz Robertson Returns to Don't Tell Mama with LERNER WITHOUT LOEWE
by Julie Musbach - March 19, 2018

Don't Tell Mama is thrilled to present the return engagement of West End & Broadway star and Olivier Award-nominee Liz Robertson in 'Lerner Without Loewe,' an affectionate musical tribute to her late husband, Alan Jay Lerner, the internationally acclaimed author of My Fair Lady, currently in preview...


HAPPILY DIVORCED Begins Performances This June At Actors Company Photo HAPPILY DIVORCED Begins Performances This June At Actors Company
by A.A. Cristi - May 08, 2024

Happily Divorced, a Hollywood Fringe Festival selection, written, produced, and performed by Ruth Brandt, begins performances June 9 at Actors Company, directed by Mark Hatfield. ...


Mesa Arts Center Adds New Shows to Performing Live Season
by Stephi Wild - June 11, 2024

Mesa Arts Center has added four new shows to its 20th Anniversary Performing Live Season. The celebratory season will now include illusionist Michael Carbonaro (Aug. 16), Country entertainers Home Free (Oct. 10), comedian Vir Das (Nov. 8) and guitarist Jesse Cook (Jan. 31)....


Renée Taylor's MY LIFE ON A DIET Opens Tonight at George Street Playhouse Photo Renée Taylor's MY LIFE ON A DIET Opens Tonight at George Street Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 22, 2019

Emmy Award-winning actress and writer Renée Taylor - known to millions as Fran Fine's food obsessed mother, Sylvia, on 'The Nanny' - brings her acclaimed comedy smash MY LIFE ON A DIET to George Street Playhouse, with the official Opening Night set for tonight (Friday) at 8 pm. Called 'fascinating, ...


Renée Taylor's MY LIFE ON A DIET to Play Three Performances at The Gateway in Bellpor Photo Renée Taylor's MY LIFE ON A DIET to Play Three Performances at The Gateway in Bellport
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 18, 2020

Back by popular demand! Renée Taylor's award-winning autobiographical comedy MY LIFE ON A DIET will play three performances at The Gateway in Bellport on February 28th at 8pm, and Februaru 29th at 3pm and 8pm....


Renée Taylor's MY LIFE ON A DIET To End Limited Run Sunday Photo Renée Taylor's MY LIFE ON A DIET To End Limited Run Sunday
by A.A. Cristi - December 12, 2019

Renée Taylor's comedy smash MY LIFE ON A DIET will conclude its acclaimed limited run this Sunday, December 15th at George Street Playhouse. Emmy Award-winning actress and writer Renée Taylor a?" known to millions as Fran Fine's food obsessed mother, Sylvia, on a?oeThe Nannya?? a?" opened in MY LIFE...


BWW Interview: Renée Taylor in MY LIFE ON A DIET at George Street Playhouse Photo BWW Interview: Renée Taylor in MY LIFE ON A DIET at George Street Playhouse
by Marina Kennedy - November 20, 2019

George Street Playhouse continues their 2019/2020 season with 'My Life on a Diet,' a one-woman show co-written Renée Taylor and Joseph Bologna, starring Renée Taylor and directed by Joseph Bologna. Broadwayworld.com thoroughly enjoyed chatting with Renée Taylor about the show at GSP, and more....


Photos: The Hollywood Museum Honors Fran Drescher, Michael Feinstein & Geri Jewell At Photo Photos: The Hollywood Museum Honors Fran Drescher, Michael Feinstein & Geri Jewell At The Launch Of The 2022 REAL TO REEL Exhibit
by A.A. Cristi - June 20, 2022

The Hollywood Museum has announced its 2022 salute to the LGBTQ+ community's contributions to the entertainment industry, it will once again present its ninth (due to the pandemic) annual 'Real to Reel: Portrayals and Perceptions of LGBTQ+ in Hollywood” exhibit in partnership with Los Angeles City C...


Renée Taylor Kicks Off National Tour Of MY LIFE ON A DIET This Weekend Photo Renée Taylor Kicks Off National Tour Of MY LIFE ON A DIET This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - March 15, 2019

The award-winning, autobiographical comedy MY LIFE ON A DIET, starring Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning writer and actress Renee Taylor ("The Nanny"), kicks off a national tour this weekend with three performances at The Gateway, Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County (215 South Coun...


Michael Carbonaro Brings Magic to Stifel Theatre
by Stephi Wild - December 18, 2018

From his hit television series "The Carbonaro Effect" on truTV, magician Michael Carbonaro performs LIVE on stage, packed with audience interaction, hilarious video clips, and his signature blend of bizarre antics and mind-blowing magic....


Jenn Colella and Charles Shaughnessy to Lead PETER PAN at Pittsburgh CLO Photo Jenn Colella and Charles Shaughnessy to Lead PETER PAN at Pittsburgh CLO
by Julie Musbach - April 11, 2019

Pittsburgh CLO's 2019 Summer Season will be highlighted by stand-out performances from Broadway's best and distinguished stars of film and television, including Jenn Colella, star of Tony-winning Come From Away, Charles Shaughnessy, best known as Maxwell Sheffield on TV's The Nanny and Ace Young of ...


Feature: MICHAEL CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE Amazes Fans at Penn & Teller Theater in Rio Photo Feature: MICHAEL CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE Amazes Fans at Penn & Teller Theater in Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
by Debbie Hall - June 21, 2022

Magician Michael Carbonaro, star of truTV’s The Carbonaro Effect, will bring his shenanigans, humor, and magic to Las Vegas. Penn & Teller Present: Michael Carbonaro: Lies on Stage will be performed at the Penn & Teller Theater in the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino through July 10....


AFTER CLASS, Starring Justin Long & Fran Drescher, Will Be Released in December Photo AFTER CLASS, Starring Justin Long & Fran Drescher, Will Be Released in December
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 08, 2019

Deadline reports that Gravitas Ventures will release family comedy 'After Class' this December. The film stars Justin Long and Fran Drescher....


Linda Eder, Sleeping Beauty, Elvis Show and More Set for THE CENTER's 2017-18 Season Photo Linda Eder, Sleeping Beauty, Elvis Show and More Set for THE CENTER's 2017-18 Season in Coral Springs
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2017

THE CENTER, formerly known as the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, is launching a music-packed 2017-18 season next month with an exciting, diverse, audience-wowing array of concerts, shows and events....


BWW Morning Brief December 11th, 2017: DAMN YANKEES Benefit Concert, CRUEL INTENTIONS Photo BWW Morning Brief December 11th, 2017: DAMN YANKEES Benefit Concert, CRUEL INTENTIONS Opens, and More!
by Stephi Wild - December 11, 2017

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top news: Cruel Intentions opens off Broadway, Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Gyllenhaal and James Earl Jones join forces for Roundabout's DAMN YANKEES Benefit, and more!...


Renée Taylor Recalls Husband Joseph Bologna Urging Her to Write MY LIFE ON A DIET Photo Renée Taylor Recalls Husband Joseph Bologna Urging Her to Write MY LIFE ON A DIET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 03, 2019

Emmy Award-winning actress and writer Renée Taylor a?" known to millions as Fran Fine's food obsessed mother, Sylvia, on a?oeThe Nannya?? a?" opened November 22nd to unanimous rave reviews in her comedy smash MY LIFE ON A DIET at George Street Playhouse. Called a?oefascinating, lighthearted and spic...


Photo Flash: Inside the Opening Gala For the 'Real To Reel: Portrayals and Perception Photo Photo Flash: Inside the Opening Gala For the 'Real To Reel: Portrayals and Perceptions of LGBTs in Hollywood' Exhibit
by Stephi Wild - July 06, 2019

Donelle Dadigan, Founder and President of The Hollywood Museum in partnership with Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O'Farrell (CD13), proudly unveiled the 2019 salute to the LGBT community's contributions to the entertainment industry last night to launched Los Angeles' Gay Pride weekend festivitie...






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