Joe Bologna

Actress Rita McKenzie Passes Away at 76
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 18, 2024

Remembering the legacy of Rita McKenzie, a powerhouse on stage with a theatrical career spanning Broadway, TV, and symphony performances.

ALL THINGS EQUAL - THE LIFE AND TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG is Coming to San Francisco's Curran Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2024

'All Things Equal - The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg' is coming to San Francisco. Don't miss this captivating show about the iconic Supreme Court Justice.

Barry Bostwick to Join Debbie Wileman at Carnegie Hall Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2023

Peabody and Tony Award winner, Barry Bostwick will join Debbie Wileman’s “Judy Garland” We Need a Little Christmas one night only concert on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Carnegie Hall. 

ALL THINGS EQUAL - THE LIFE AND TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023

All Things Equal – The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg is coming to the Fisher Theatre. Get ready for an inspiring and thought-provoking show about the iconic Supreme Court Justice.

Debbie Wileman Will Bring 'Judy Garland' We Need a Little Christmas to Carnegie Hall With Chita Rivera and Margaret O'Brien
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2023

Debbie Wileman, the singing sensation who captured world-wide attention during the global pandemic with her uncanny recreation of Judy Garland’s legendary voice, will make her return to Carnegie Hall on Sunday, December 10, 2023 as the star of “Judy Garland” We Need a Little Christmas.”

Richard Krevolin's OUR TOWN... BUT WILDER To Hold Special Post Show Talkbacks
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 9, 2022

Off Broadway's Our Town... But Wilder, a new comedy that centers on a small-town high school theater department in the 1980's and the chaos that ensues from a love affair between a teacher and a student, will be presenting special post-show talkbacks featuring several prominent figures from the worlds of journalism, law, and religion.

ALL THINGS EQUAL - THE LIFE AND TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG to Launch 2022-23 National Tour Next Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2022

All Things Equal – The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a new play by multiple-Tony Award winning playwright Rupert Holmes, will launch its 16 city, 2022-2023 National Tour on Oct. 5th in St. Petersburg, FL.  

Brooklyn Film Festival's 24th Edition Announces Award Winners
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2021

Brooklyn Film Festival's 24th edition: The Clearing, which was staged both in person at Windmill Studios and online, wrapped up Sunday, June 13th, and has announced the winners of the festival's awards.

Emmy-Winning Beatles Tribute The Fab Four To Headline 9th Annual Sheffield, AL Street Party
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2019

Emmy-Winning Beatles Tribute Act THE FAB FOUR Wraps Up L.A. Shows & Heads To NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2019

After wowing audiences in four of Southern California's favorite L.A. County music venues - The Canyon Club Santa Clarita, The Rose - Pasadena, The Saban Theatre Beverly Hills, and The Canyon Club Agoura Hills - Emmy Award-winning Beatles tribute band, The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute, is headed to New York City.

THE FAB FOUR: THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES To Headline Four SoCal Shows This Weekend
by Julie Musbach - Apr 22, 2019

Emmy Award-winning Beatles tribute band The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute will bring their world-class stage show to four popular L.A. County concert venues starting Thursday, April 25th and wrapping up the four-show run on Sunday April 28th. Each evening will offer a different setlist, with the April 25th show featuring popular Chicago singer-songwriter duo Meghan & Caitlin as the opening act. Tickets for the April 25th show are available at a discounted rate when purchased via the duo's link.

THE HOUSE OF NUNZIO Gets Reading At WHAT
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2019

In the Spring of 2001 playwright Patrick Riviere finished the first draft of his play The House of Nunzio. It was not his first play, but his first in years. By the fall of 2003, the full-length play described as a 'humorous drama' had been named a semi-finalist in two national playwriting competitions, had been given a reading at Manhattan Theatre Club Studios and was selected for a developmental workshop at Manhattan Theatre Source. It seemed as if the play was destined for a world premiere and yet the playwright struggled to find anyone who wanted to produce it, despite the accolades and preliminary interest from some theaters.

BWW Interview: Renée Taylor Dishes On Her LIFE ON A DIET
by Gil Kaan - Mar 28, 2019

Award-winning writer/actress Renee Taylor will be bringing her touring one-woman show RENEE TAYLOR'S MY LIFE ON A DIET back to her home town at The Wallis April 5, 2019. Known to many television fans of The Nanny as Fran Drescher's TV mom, Renee has collaborated on a multitude of movie and theatrical projects with her late husband Joe Bologna. I had the very lovely chance to get some hilarious answers to my under-other-circumstances, 'un-polite' questions.

Laugh-Out-Loud Memoir by Boulevard Books Celebrates Italian-American...
by Robert Diamond - Oct 9, 2018

BWW Interview: Renée Taylor's MY LIFE ON A DIET Is a Tasty Delight
by Naomi Serviss - Jul 2, 2018

'My life has always been about what I ate,' said the veteran comedy writer and actor. 'What can I tell you?' In this latest theatrical production of her 1986 book, it's quite a lot, actually.

WAISTWATCHERS THE MUSICAL Opens This Week for 4-Week Run at Herberger Theater Center
by Rebecca Russo - Jan 23, 2018

After last summer's successful runs in Sacramento, Walnut Creek, and San Jose, Alan Jacobson's WaistWatchers The Musical! returns to the Herberger Theater Center from Jan. 24-Feb. 25.

WAISTWATCHERS THE MUSICAL Returns to Sacramento, 10/18-11/19
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2017

After last summer's successful runs in Sacramento, Walnut Creek, and San Jose, Alan Jacobson's WaistWatchers The Musical! returns to the 24th Street Theatre in Sacramento October 18-November 19, 2017.

BWW Morning Brief August 15th, 2017: Lin-Manuel Miranda Visits the LATE LATE SHOW Tonight and More!
by Danielle Ashley - Aug 15, 2017

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Lin-Manuel Miranda will be stopping by the LATE LATE SHOW tonight and more!

Star of Stage and Screen, Joe Bologna Dies at Age 82
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 14, 2017

Stage and screen actor, director and screenwriter Joe Bologna passed away yesterday, August 13th in CA at the age of 82.

Renee Taylor's MY LIFE ON A DIET and Judy Gold Coming Up This Spring at the RRazz Room
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2017

In March and April, the talent performing in Boca Raton's RRazz Room at Mizner Park Cultural Center is a diverse mix of world class artists.