Rick Lyon's AVENUE Q Puppets Join Permanent Collection At Smithsonian Institute
Three of the puppet stars of the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q - Kate Monster, Nicky and Rod - have been chosen to be part of the permanent Popular Entertainment collection at the National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC, it has been announced by Rick Lyon, who conceived and designed the long-running show's furry cast of characters.
BWW Review: THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF COMEDY (ABRIDGED) at Connecticut Cabaret Theatre
On Friday, April 5, I had the pleasure of seeing a phenomenally performed comedy about comedy! As expected, the Connecticut Cabaret Theatre in Berlin, CT has delivered another high quality show, THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF COMEDY (ABRIDGED) by Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor. Not only is it highly entertaining to watch, but I feel my takeaway from it has helped make me a better person, which to me is the ultimate sign of success for any show!
Candice Bergen to Appear on CBS SUNDAY MORNING This Weekend
When Candice Bergen's father, ventriloquist Edgar Bergen, died in 1978, he left his daughter out of the will, though he did leave something behind for his puppet, Charlie McCarthy, she tells Jane Pauley in an interview for CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD to be broadcast April 5 (9:00 AM, ET) on the CBS Television Network.
Tony Roberts to Discuss CBS RADIO MYSTERY THEATER at NYOTR Convention
Film, Broadway and Radio star Tony Roberts will discuss his career with Elliott Forrest (Peabody Award winning Broadcaster and Producer) including his time on 'CBS Radio Mystery Theater' The 2012 NY Old Time Radio Convention will take place at the Ramada Plaza Hotel in Newark, NJ on Oct. 13-14.
Last Performance for JAY JOHNSON: THE TWO AND ONLY! January 10
Jay Johnson: The Two and Only!, winner of the 2007 Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event, will return to New York, producer Dan Whitten of TIGER Theatricals announced today. The one-weekend only event will play from January 8-10, 2010, at the Theatre at Saint Peters.
JAY JOHNSON: THE TWO AND ONLY! Returns to NYC, 1/8 - 1/10
Jay Johnson: The Two and Only!, winner of the 2007 Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event, will return to New York, producer Dan Whitten of TIGER Theatricals announced today. The one-weekend only event will play from January 8-10, 2010, at the Theatre at Saint Peters.
JAY JOHNSON: THE TWO AND ONLY! Returns to NYC, 1/8 - 1/10
Jay Johnson: The Two and Only!, winner of the 2007 Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event, will return to New York, producer Dan Whitten of TIGER Theatricals announced today. The one-weekend only event will play from January 8-10, 2010, at the Theatre at Saint Peters.
Tomlin, Cannon, Esty Fete Sally Kellerman As She Receives Art Gilmore Award 5/15
SALLY KELLERMAN, the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominated actress who created the infamous role of Major Margaret 'Hot Lips' O'Holuihan in Robert Altman's classic film, 'M*A*SH,' will be honored with the prestigious Art Gilmore Career Achievement Award presented by the Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters (PPB) at an exclusive luncheon for 450 guests to be held at the Warner Center Marriott Hotel in Woodland Hills, CA on Friday, May 15, 2009.
Two and Only Stars Named to "Get Out the Vote" Campaign
Ventriloquist Jay Johnson and Bob, stars of the new Broadway show, Jay Johnson: The Two and Only!, have been selected by The League of Women Voters of the City of New York to deliver a major city-wide Register to Vote and Get Out The Vote public service campaign. 'Bob and I are honored to have been chosen by such a fine organization to use our collective voices in getting the word out,' says Mr. Johnson.