Rialto Chatter: Will the 2018 Film A STAR IS BORN Be Adapted For the Stage?
A Star Is Born is a story that has been adapted on film several times, beginning in 1937, with subsequent films in 1954, 1976, and finally, most recently, in 2018, starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. Now, rumor has it that this story is finally hitting the stage, after a previous edition was rumored in 2017.
Andrew Dice Clay Comes to Carnegie Hall in February
Andrew Dice Clay, the “Undisputed Heavyweight Comedy King,” and the most electrifying and visually stimulating stand-up, is coming to Carnegie Hall’s renowned Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage on February 15, 2024, for a special one-night performance.
VIDEO: Lily James & Sebastian Stan in Hulu's PAM & TOMMY Trailer
Set in the Wild West early days of the Internet, “Pam & Tommy” is based on the incredible true story of the Pamela Anderson (Lily James) and Tommy Lee (Sebastian Stan) sex tape. Stolen from the couple’s home by a disgruntled contractor (Seth Rogen), the video went from underground bootleg-VHS curiosity to full-blown global sensation.
VIDEO: See Lily James as Pamela Anderson in Hulu's PAM & TOMMY Teaser
Hulu has released a new teaser trailer for Pam & Tommy, a new limited series starring Lily James as Pamela Anderson and Sebastian Stan as Tommy Lee. The cast also features Seth Rogen, Nick Offerman, Taylor Schilling, Andrew Dice Clay, Pepi Sonuga, Spencer Granese, Mozhan Marnò.
Word Collections Adds Billy Crystal, Drew Carey, and More
Word Collections has confirmed agreements to represent the work of legendary comedians Billy Crystal and Drew Carey. Word Collections licenses legally required, non-musical Literary Work rights in spoken word comedy and other performing arts for streaming services such as Spotify, YouTube, broadcast radio (digital and terrestrial) and others.
VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer for THE COMEDY STORE on Showtime
SHOWTIME has released the trailer and poster art for the upcoming docu-series THE COMEDY STORE, which chronicles the evolution of comedy from within the walls of the legendary L.A. club. Directed and executive produced by Mike Binder (The Upside of Anger, Reign Over Me), who started at the Store as a doorman before rising to main stage performer, and executive produced by Oscar® nominee and Emmy winner Mike Tollin (The Last Dance), the five-part series premieres on Sunday, October 4 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and More Join FEEDING AMERICA Comedy Festival on NBC
NBC is teaming with Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios and Funny Or Die for the two-hour comedy special a?oeFeeding America Comedy Festivala?? on Sunday, May 10 from 7-9 p.m. ET/PT. The all-star event will feature a plethora of today's biggest comedy superstars to support and raise money for America's largest hunger-relief organization, Feeding America.