Bruce Vilanch News

Join Emcee Bruce Vilanch, Davis Gaines and former HELLO DOLLY!, DOLLY's Carole Cook, JoAnne Worley and evening's host Phyllis Diller and others as they come together to honor Broadway's original DOLLY with memories, humorous storytelling and, of course, several of her signature tunes. An unplugged evening that follows a simple format, as the Los Angeles theatrical community features three time TONY Award-winner CAROL CHANNING on center stage to celebrate her 90th birthday with one of their highly acclaimed concert series entitled MUSICAL MONDAYS - A series of Cabaret events in the lobby of the historic Pantages Theatre. Produced by John Bowab and Martin Wiviott, the intimate concerts has featured some of theatre's finest performers including Brian Stokes Mitchell, Melissa Manchester, Peter Gallagher, Valarie Pettiford, Alice Ripley, Emily Skinner, Sam Harris and Stephen Schwartz. Proceeds from this evenings benefit will go towards The Dr. Channing/ Kullijian Foundation for the Arts and The Actors Fund's comprehensive programs and services.

The Nightlife Awards -- a unique awards show with no acceptance speeches (just pure entertainment provided by the winners and special guest stars) has been hailed by The New York Times as 'The equivalent of The Tony Awards for New York Nightlife.'

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed "Best of New York" by New York Magazine, and "an invaluable New York institution" by The New York Post, continues its 2011 season with the debut of actor and writer, BRUCE VILANCH.

The multiple Emmy-Award winning Bruce Vilanch has been announced as the host of the 9th Annual Nightlife Awards at The Town Hall. The unique All-Performance Awards show that honors the most outstanding performers in The categories of Cabaret, Comedy and Jazz in the clubs of New York, will take place on January 31, 2011. Presenters for the event have not yet been announced.

Feinstein's at Loew's Regency has announced it's winter/spring 2011 season, which includes appearances by Brooke Shields, Kate Baldwin, Jarod Spector and more!

Producers Joan Stein and Stuart Ross announced casting today for the Monday, December 6, 2010 launch event of STANDING ON CEREMONY: THE GAY MARRIAGE PLAYS.

Producers Joan Stein and Stuart Ross announced today that STANDING ON CEREMONY: THE GAY MARRIAGE PLAYS, a theatrical event to benefit marriage equality, will launch on Monday, December 6, 2010 and play a limited engagement at Largo at the Coronet (366 N. La Cienega Blvd.).

Producers Joan Stein and Stuart Ross announced casting today for the Monday, December 6, 2010 launch event of STANDING ON CEREMONY: THE GAY MARRIAGE PLAYS.

In late November, BroadwayWorld TV asked Richard Jay-Alexander if he would sit down and talk to Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp about their upcoming Town Hall gig. BroadwayWorld TV brings you this unique and relaxed interview and the chance to win the prize of one of the greatest contests that BroadwayWorld has ever offered.

How does Vanna flip her panels? What does Stallone have in his freezer? How does 'Mr. T' prepare for his 'acting' roles? Why did Burt and Loni topple from the upper tier of their wedding cake? What makes the Jonas Brothers get along? Whether you actually care to know the 'truth' about celebrities, Celebrity Autobiography will answer these questions, with the help of an all-star cast as they recite the memoirs of these pop culture icons.

Pride Films & Plays (PFP) announces the five screenplays with GLBT themes or characters that have been named finalists in the first Great Gay Screenplay Contest. The five screenplays will be performed as staged readings during the Great Gay Screenplay Weekend, Saturday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 21 at 3 p.m., at the Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted Street.

Pride Films & Plays (PFP) announces the five screenplays with GLBT themes or characters that have been named finalists in the first Great Gay Screenplay Contest. The five screenplays will be performed as staged readings during the Great Gay Screenplay Weekend, Saturday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 21 at 3 p.m., at the Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted Street.

Producers Joan Stein and Stuart Ross announced today that STANDING ON CEREMONY: THE GAY MARRIAGE PLAYS, a theatrical event to benefit marriage equality, will launch on Monday, December 6, 2010 and play a limited engagement at Largo at the Coronet (366 N. La Cienega Blvd.).

How does Vanna flip her panels? What does Stallone have in his freezer? How does 'Mr. T' prepare for his 'acting' roles? Why did Burt and Loni topple from the upper tier of their wedding cake? What makes the Jonas Brothers get along? Whether you actually care to know the 'truth' about celebrities, Celebrity Autobiography will answer these questions, with the help of an all-star cast as they recite the memoirs of these pop culture icons.

How does Vanna flip her panels? What does Stallone have in his freezer? How does 'Mr. T' prepare for his 'acting' roles? Why did Burt and Loni topple from the upper tier of their wedding cake? What makes the Jonas Brothers get along? Whether you actually care to know the 'truth' about celebrities, Celebrity Autobiography will answer these questions, with the help of an all-star cast as they recite the memoirs of these pop culture icons.

How does Vanna flip her panels? What does Stallone have in his freezer? How does 'Mr. T' prepare for his 'acting' roles? Why did Burt and Loni topple from the upper tier of their wedding cake? What makes the Jonas Brothers get along? Whether you actually care to know the 'truth' about celebrities, Celebrity Autobiography will answer these questions, with the help of an all-star cast as they recite the memoirs of these pop culture icons.

Priscilla Queen of the Desert opened on Tuesday night in Toronto to rave reviews and an ecstatic audience! Mirvish Productions and Toronto have a very beautiful and glittery hit on their hands! The show will play 12 weeks at The Princess of Wales Theatre before heading for The Great White Way, where it will play The Palace Theatre (official opening March 20th, 2011) Grab your best frock and join BWW as we journey behind the scenes and into the 'heart of fabulous' at Priscilla's opening night party in Toronto.

Earlier this week, The Southern California Motion Picture Council (SCMPC) hosted their annual Golden Halo Awards. The 2010 honoree was performer, publicist, speaker, writer and activist, B. Harlan Boll.

Pride Films & Plays (PFP) announces the five screenplays with GLBT themes or characters that have been named finalists in the first Great Gay Screenplay Contest. The five screenplays will be performed as staged readings during the Great Gay Screenplay Weekend, Saturday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 21 at 3 p.m., at the Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted Street.

On Monday, October 25th, New York Theatre Barn will present its monthly showcase for emerging writers and performers at the D-Lounge at the Daryl Roth Theater, which will feature the music of Timothy Huang and duo Eli Bolin and Sam Forman as well as performances from Broadway's Carly Jibson (Cry Baby, Hairspray) and Jared Gertner (Spelling Bee).