FUNNY GIRL Star Mimi Hines Passes Away at 91
Broadway is saddened to report the passing of Mimi Hines. Hines, a Canadian-born star of stage, television and nightclubs, died peacefully Monday at her home in Las Vegas of natural causes at age 91.
Prototype: Opera/Theatre/Now Announces 2019 Lineup
PROTOTYPE: Opera/Theatre/Now is pleased to announce programming for the seventh annual festival of fresh opera-theatre & music-theatre running January 5-13, 2019, featuring eight presentations that "shift the whole paradigm of what opera is and can be" (New York Observer).
TV: Mimi Hines Celebrates 80th Birthday at 54 Below!
The stars came out on Wednesday, July 17 to see Mimi Hines as she celebrated her 80th birthday with a special, one-night-only concert at Broadway's nightclub, 54 Below. Among those in attendance were 'Late Show with David Letterman' bandleader Paul Shaffer, from TV's 'The Nanny' and 'Happily Divorced' start Fran Drescher, and Broadway favorite Lee Roy Reams (The Producers, 42nd Street, Beauty and the Beast) and Tony Award winners Donna McKechnie (A Chorus Line, Company) , Faith Prince (Annie, Guys and Dolls) and Liliane Montevecchi (Nine).
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for the special concert celebration, and you can check out concert highlights and interviews with the many guests below!
Photo Flash: Mimi Hines Celebrates 80th Birthday at 54 Below with Donna McKechnie, Fran Drescher & More
The stars came out on Wednesday, July 17 to see MIMI HINES as she celebrated her 80th birthday with a special, one-night-only concert at Broadway's nightclub, 54 Below. Among those in attendance were 'Late Show with David Letterman' bandleader PAUL SHAFFER, from TV's 'The Nanny' and 'Happily Divorced' start FRAN DRESCHER, and Broadway favorite LEE ROY REAMS (The Producers, 42nd Street, Beauty and the Beast) and Tony Award winners DONNA McKECHNIE (A Chorus Line, Company) , FAITH PRINCE (Annie, Guys and Dolls) and LILIANE MONTEVECCHI (Nine). Check out a behind the scenes look at the celebration below!
The Hub Network Reveals June Lineup
Starting in June, two new series and three returning series will premiere on HUB Network, a destination for kids and their families. The new series include the popular U.K. adventure-fantasy series 'Wizards vs Aliens' from Executive Producer Russell T Davies ('Doctor Who') and 'SheZow,' an Australian series featuring a 12-year-old boy who inherits the superhero persona of his deceased aunt - the kick-butt, FEMALE superhero SheZow! Additionally, HUB Network will feature original episodes of 'The Aquabats! Super Show!' from Awesome Forces Productions, as well as 'Pound Puppies' and 'Kaijudo: Clash of the Duel Masters,' both from Hasbro Studios.
Garber and Hines Join Encores! Follies Concert
Victor Garber and Mimi Hines are the latest stars to sign onto the upcoming Encores! staged concert production of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's Follies, presented from February 8th through 11th, 2007 at City Center