John, Vilanch, Brady Headline Freedom Concert in Philly, July 4
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2005 Sir Elton John, Bruce Vilanch, Wayne Brady and Billie Jean King will serve as hosts and presenters of the Philadelphia Freedom Concert and Ball on July 4th...
Jim J. Bullock Rejoins Cast of 'Hairspray' as Wilbur 9/18
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2007 Jim J. Bullock, will return to the cast of Hairspray in the role of Wilbur Turnblad, Tracy's dad, tonight, Tuesday, September 18 at Neil Simon Theatre....
Leave it to Jerry: Mathers Set for Bway's 'Hairspray'
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2007 Nytimes.com reports that Jerry Mathers, best known as Theodore 'Beaver' Cleaver in the 1950s sitcom series 'Leave it to Beaver,' will be making his Broadway debut in the cast of Hairspray on June 5....
Darrell Hammond Added to Comedy Cares 3 on April 3
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2006 Comedian DARRELL HAMMOND best known for his impressions of Bill Clinton, and the entire Bush cabinet (Cheney, Ashcroft, and Rumsfeld) on NBC's 'Saturday Night Live' has joined the roster for next Monday's COMEDY CARES 3 - benefit for Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS at Caroline's on Broadway....
EXIT Theater Announces 2009 DIVAfest 4/2- 4/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 24, 2009 EXIT Theatre, San Francisco's downtown indie home for new and alternative performance, announces its 2009 DIVAfest, featuring the work of established and emerging women writers, directors, and performers. The 8th Annual DIVAfest runs at the EXIT Theatreplex, 156 Eddy Street, in downtown San Francisc...
Photo Flash: Legendary Leading Ladies Donate to National Museum of American History
by BWW - February 01, 2008 At a special ceremony in the historic El Portal Theater in North Hollywood on Tuesday January 29, nine legendary leading ladies of American motion pictures, television and Broadway productions donated objects from their award-winning careers to the National Museum of American History....
Drowsy Chaperone Starts Bway Previews April 3, Opens May 1
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2006 The show, will begin previews on April 3, 2006 and will open on May 1, 2006....
20th Anniversary Lucille Lortel Awards, hosted by Vilanch and Halston, will be presented on May 2nd
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2005 The 20th Anniversary Lucille Lortel Awards will be hosted by Julie Halston and Bruce Vilanch on May 2nd at Dodgers Stages...
'Damn Yankees' Reprise! to Star Derricks, Taylor, White
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2007 Jason Alexander, new artistic director of Reprise! Broadway's Best, announced that Cleavant Derricks, Meg Gillentine, Amelia McQueen, Ken Page, Ty Taylor, Lillias White and Jackee Harry would head up the cast of Damn Yankees. Damn Yankees will perform Tuesday, November 6 through Sunday, November 25 ...
Espinosa and Ripley Headline Helen of Troy Reading, June 13
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2005 Eden Espinosa, Alice Ripley, Cary Shields and Bruce Vilanch will star in a concert presentation of the new musical Helen of Troy on June 13th...
Drowsy Chaperone to Welcome LaManna, Davi, Worley
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2007 Broadway's five-time Tony Award-winning hit musical The Drowsy Chaperone will welcome a trio of leading ladies in the coming months. ...
All-Star Cast Tributes Menken & Schwartz at 'Two's Company'
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2007 Los Angeles City College Theatre Alumni & Associates (LACCTAA) will present 'Two's Company - An All-Star Event Celebrating The Songs of Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz.' Under the direction and executive produced by Bruce Kimmel, hosted by Cindy Williams, produced by Cason Murphy, with choreography...
Elvis Is In The Building
by Nancy Grossman - January 17, 2009 High energy Elvis interpreter Jack Foltyn leaves 'em dancing in the aisles at Foothills Theatre...
Vilanch, Wilson, Errico, Etc. to Guest at 'Night Job'
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2007 Producer Jed Bernstein has leaked the line up of special celebrity guest stars for this week's performances of Don't Quit Your Night Job. ...
EXIT Theatre Announces 2009 DIVAfest for April
by Robert Diamond - February 24, 2009 Women writers, directors, performers featured in 8th annual festival, April 2-25; World Premiere of An Affair of Honor, the newest play by Lee Kiszonas; plus new work by ?Stealth Diva? Sean Owens; a reading of a new play by Lauren Yee; readings by poet Diane di Prima ? and DIVA Cabaret returns...
Broadway Stars To Play 'Broadway Bingo' Sunday, 5/11
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2008 Times Square will be ringing with show tunes and shouts of BINGO! as Broadway stars and other celebrities take part in BROADWAY BINGO. This new monthly event benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS kicks off Sunday, May 11 (Mother's Day) at Spotlight Live on Broadway. ...
Tony Winner & Game Show Star Charles Nelson Reilly Dies
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2007 Tony Award-winner Charles Nelson Reilly, the acclaimed actor and director who became a familiar face to millions through his flamboyantly witty appearances on 'Match Game' and other game shows, has passed away at the age of 76... |