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UPDATE: Joan Rivers 'Resting Comfortably' After Surgery Scare
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2014

UPDATE: According to new reports, Joan Rivers is now in stable condition. Her daughter said in a statement late today, Thursday, August 28: 'I want to thank everyone for the overwhelming love and support for my mother. She is resting comfortably and is with our family. We ask that you continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers.'

Joan Rivers Bringing SALLY MARR...AND HER ESCORTS Back to Broadway?
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2014

According to Out.com, Joan Rivers is heading back to Broadway! Michael Musto writes that the funny lady will revive the 1994 play that she wrote and starred in- Sally Marr...and Her Escorts. The play will get a reading at Washington D.C.'s National Theatre this fall, with plans to move to Broadway after.

VIDEO: Joan Rivers Walks Out on CNN Interview; Declares 'I Tell the Truth!'
by Courtnie Mele - July 6, 2014

Joan Rivers sat down for an interview with CNN Newsroom's Fredricka Whitfield to discuss her new book Diary of a Mad Diva. However, Rivers never made it to the book as she walked out before the interview was over. She said that Whitfield was being too negative and mean.

Photo Flash: Joan Rivers Visits HERE LIES LOVE
by BWW News Desk - July 3, 2014

Joan Rivers was seen dancing along with cast of the David Byrne/Fatboy Slim hit musical HERE LIES LOVE, directed by Alex Timbers at the Public Theatre. Joan opted not for the seated balcony but actually brought flats and joined the audience on the disco floor where the show takes place. She loved the show so much that she raved about it two days later on Fox 5's 'Good Day New York' as well as at her new book signing at Barnes & Noble on Union Square, telling fans, 'If you see one show this year, you must see HERE LIES LOVE. It is phenomenal!' Scroll down for photos of Rivers with the cast!

Photo Coverage: Joan Rivers Signs Copies of 'Diary of a Mad Diva'
by Walter McBride - July 1, 2014

Anais Nin, Anne Frank and Sylvia Plath wrote the world's most famous diaries. And where are they today? Dead. But the world's OTHER great diarist, Joan Rivers, is alive and kicking. And complaining. In the extraordinary tradition of The Habit of Being: Letters of Flannery O'Connorand George Orwell's Diaries, comes an intimate and enriching glimpse into the mind of the most illuminating woman-of-letters of her generation-the provocative exploration of an age in which she has lived on and on and on and on. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos from insode Rivers' NYC book signing!

Joan Rivers Adds July 3 Performances at the Laurie Beechman
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2014

Legendary comedian Joan Rivers continues to make The Laurie Beechman Theatre in Times Square her performance home in New York City. Rivers presents an evening of her newest and most outrageous riffs on Hollywood, pop culture, celebrities, and award show fashions at The Laurie Beechman Theatre inside the West Bank Cafe (407 West 42nd Street at Ninth Avenue).


VIDEO: Jerry Lewis on Joan Rivers: 'She Set the Jews Back 1,000 Years'
by Caryn Robbins - June 6, 2014

Legendary comedian, actor, director, and screenwriter Jerry Lewis answered fan questions during an intimate Q&A session with an audience of SiriusXM listeners and host Maria Menounos

Joan Rivers Delivers 15 Millionth Meal For GOD'S LOVE WE DELIVER
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2014

God's Love We Deliver marked a significant milestone in its history when the organization cooked and delivered its 15 millionth meal on Friday, May 2. God's Love was joined by many friends - old and new - including comedian, actress, talk show host, businesswoman and God's Love Board member Joan Rivers who helped lid and "kachunga" the 15 millionth meal. The milestone coincides with the 29th anniversary of when God's Love We Deliver's Founder, Ganga Stone, delivered a meal to Richard, a man living with AIDS, and the organization was born.

VIDEO: Joan Rivers Confesses 'I Wanted to Do a Porn Tape'
by Caryn Robbins - April 22, 2014

Joan Rivers and her daughter Melissa stopped by this morning's TODAY on NBC to chat about their reality series 'Joan and Melissa: Joan Knows Best,' as well as some of the scandalous items on Joan's bucket list.

VIDEO: Joan Rivers, Tracy Morgan Weigh In on Colbert/Letterman News
by Caryn Robbins - April 17, 2014

On last night's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE, a viewer called in to ask guests Joan Rivers and Tracy Morgan what they think about Stephen Colbert replacing David Letterman.

Photo Flash: LADY DAY's Roxie the Chihuahua Attends Funeral for Joan Rivers' Dog Max
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2014

Scroll down for a photo of Broadway animal trainer Bill Berloni and canine star Roxie the Chihuahua with Joan and Melissa when they attended the recent funeral of her best bowser friend, Joan Rivers' beloved Max!

VIDEO: Joan Rivers Makes Return to TONIGHT SHOW after 26 Years
by Caryn Robbins - March 28, 2014

Jimmy Fallon welcomed back Joan Rivers, who made her first appearance on The Tonight Show 49 years ago.

Joan Rivers Accuses Comedian Lena Dunham of Promoting Obesity
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2014

Comedian Joan Rivers has recently insulted Lena Dunham, creator of the hit HBO series Girls, who she called a 'hot mess.' Rivers was on the Howard Sern Show when she said of Dunham, 'How can she wear dresses above the knee?' Rivers and Stern then went on to talk about Dunham's nudity in her show.

Joan Rivers Returning to Van Wezel, Today
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2014

Joan Rivers, the entertainment legend of unparalleled accomplishment, takes to the Van Wezel stage on March 15, 2014.

Joan Rivers Returning to Van Wezel, 3/15
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2014

Joan Rivers, the entertainment legend of unparalleled accomplishment, takes to the Van Wezel stage on March 15, 2014.

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Joan Rivers Visits Cast of Red Bull Theater's LOOT
by Walter McBride - February 3, 2014

Red Bull Theater presents the Off Broadway revival of Loot by Joe Orton. Red Bull Artistic Director Jesse Bergerdirects a company that includes Rebecca Brooksher (Fay), Eric Martin Brown (Meadows), Jarlath Conroy (McLeavy),Ryan Garbayo (Dennis), Rocco Sisto (Truscott), and Nick Westrate (Hal). Loot has scenic design by Narelle Sissons, costume design by Sara Jean Tosetti, lighting design by Scott Zielinski, and sound design by Brad Berridge. Joan Rivers just visited the show and you can check out photos from backstage below!

Durham Performing Arts Center Presents Joan Rivers, 11/8
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014

Internationally renowned comedienne, Emmy-award-winning television talk-show host, Tony-award-nominated actress, and bestselling author Joan Rivers returns to DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center, onSaturday, November 8, 2014. Joan's first DPAC appearance in September 2012 sold out, so don't miss your chance to attend this intimate evening of outrageous stand-up with Joan Rivers.

God's Love We Deliver Celebrates Thanksgiving Cheer In Brooklyn with Joan Rivers
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2013

More than 900 generous volunteers joined God's Love We Deliver staff, celebrities, local politicians and Board members in their new temporary location in Brooklyn in preparing and delivering more than 3,200 Thanksgiving meals for people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life altering illnesses in New York City, and nearby Hudson County, New Jersey. Of the more than 3,200 meals, nearly 900 were guest meals, so that each client could invite a friend or family member to spend the holiday with them. Our holiday meals were delivered in a cheerful, hand-decorated bag designed by local school children. Each household also received a holiday gift basket, containing crackers, oatmeal, nuts, raisins and other treats to help make the day special.

STAGE TUBE: Joan Rivers Defends Alec Baldwin in Explicit Tirade
by Christina Mancuso - November 27, 2013

Joan Rivers thinks everyone is way too uptight about hurling racial and other epithets ... so he hurled against Italians, Blacks, Jews, Chinese, gays and don't forget the Irish. Check out the video from TMZ below!

Photo Flash: Joan Rivers, Kelly Rutherford & More Attend NYSPCC's Wine Dinner
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2013

The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC), the world's first child protection agency, held its annual fall benefit on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at The Metropolitan Club in Manhattan. This year, The NYSPCC's benefit was their Inaugural Wine Dinner. The 215 guests, dressed in festive attire, enjoyed an extraordinary menu designed by renowned chef, Jonathan Waxman, of Barbuto, and featured excellent wines from the Napa Valley winery, Tournesol. The cocktail hour kicked off the evening with wine tasting tables sponsored by Bespoke, Far Niente, Millbrook Vineyards and Winery, OneHope and Premier Cru Wine Merchants. Check out a look back below!

Joan Rivers LIVE Comes to Portland Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2013

Portland Ovations brings Joan Rivers to Merrill Auditorium tonight, November 22 at 8pm for an outrageous and hilarious evening of comedy.

TV: On the Red Carpet for TWELFTH NIGHT with Kathleen Marshall, Joan Rivers, Victoria Clark & More!
by Nicole Rosky - November 11, 2013

The critically heralded all-male Shakespeare's Globe productions of Twelfth Night and Richard III, which delighted audiences and broke all box office records in London's West End earlier this year, opened last night, Sunday, November 10 at the Belasco Theatre, and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on the red carpet to chat with the evening's guests, including Kathleen Marshall, Victoria Clark, Joan Rivers and more. Check out what they had to say below!

Local Singers & Musicians to Join Joan Rivers at Merrill Auditorium, 11/22
by BWW News Desk - November 7, 2013

Portland Ovations has announced that Maine artists will play a major role when Portland Ovations brings the uncensored comedienne Joan Rivers to Merrill Auditorium on Friday, November 22 at 8 pm for an outrageous and hilarious evening of comedy.

Joan Rivers LIVE Comes to Portland, 11/22; Full Tour Announced!
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2013

Portland Ovations brings Joan Rivers to Merrill Auditorium onFriday, November 22 at 8pm for an outrageous and hilarious evening of comedy.

TV: On the Red Carpet at A TIME TO KILL with Joan Rivers, Bobby Cannavale & More!
by Nicole Rosky - October 21, 2013

The show opened last night, October 20, and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on the red caret to chat with the guest, including Joan Rivers, Bobby Cannavale, Patrick Stewart and more. Check out what they had to say below!


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