Florence Henderson News

David Letterman: Amy Poehler, Dusty the Cat, Deerhunter

David Letterman: Amy Poehler, Dusty the Cat, Deerhunter

Following six weeks of fierce competition among 20 of California's finest young musical theatre performers, LA's Next Great Stage Star 2011 celebrated Judy Mora's outstanding victory at the 5th annual competition's glittering Finale on Sunday, February 6, presented by Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's, the most critically acclaimed, award-winning supper club of its kind in greater Los Angeles. Runners up included San Francisco's Michael David (2nd place); Matthew McFarland (3rd place); Emily Goglia (4th place); and Reba Buhr (5th place). Broadway World's Dean Butler was there to capture the three and a half hour event ... off and on stage - which also included a Special Guest Star performance by musical theatre, television star and pop composer/singer Blake McIver Ewing.

Paul Williams took center stage in the Crystal Ballroom of the Millennium Biltmore Hotel on Sunday, January 30th to praise the career of friend and colleague, Hal David. Singing snippets of Hal's hits like 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head,' 'I'll Never Fall In Love Again,' 'Close To You,' 'Walk On By' and many more, Williams declared 'If we tried to cover all of his work, we would have to continue this tribute tomorrow night.' An Honorary Committee that consisted of entertainment industry elite such as Charles Fox, Burt Bacharach, Michele Lee, Carl Reiner, and many more made the Music Center and Club 100's annual 'Magic Moments' gala THE place to be in Los Angeles on Sunday. Though many were on hand to praise Mr. David and his career, the patrons seemed to revolve around two primary tables. That of Mr. David himself, which included the evenings host, Paul Williams and Sally Kellerman (Who would later treat the audience to a selection of Mr David's songs from the stage) and table 10, hosted by noted cabaret singer Barbra Van Orden, which included Tippi Hedren, Florence Henderson, Robert David Hall, and Gary Austin. 'I had to be here tonight, if only to personally express my appreciation to Mr. David for his music and how much it has meant to me,' said Ms. Hedren. Ms. Henderson added, 'I thought I had a good idea about Hal's body of work when I arrived tonight, but as the evening progressed, I caught myself saying, 'He wrote that ... and that as well?' ... It's amazing to think how many great pieces of music he has given us.'

POETIC LICENSE, a CD featuring 100 poems by 100 performers is set to be released by GPR Records on April 2, 2011. The 3 disc album is $24.95 and can be purchased at www.gprrecors.com, www.amazon.com, or on iTunes.

Emmy-Award winner William Shatner returns with his distinctive celebrity interviewing style in his critically-acclaimed talk show 'Shatner's Raw Nerve,' premiering Monday, January 31 with back-to-back episodes at 10 &10:30PM ET on BIO Channel.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association today announces the Hollywood Bowl summer 2011 subscription series for its 90th season at the historic venue.

Emmy-Award winner William Shatner returns with his distinctive celebrity interviewing style in his critically-acclaimed talk show 'Shatner's Raw Nerve,' premiering Monday, January 31 with back-to-back episodes at 10 &10:30PM ET on BIO Channel.

The COMEDY SERIES kicks off with the iconic American comic, JERRY SEINFELD, appearing in two stand up performances on November 6, 2010. In a rare solo appearance, entertainment legend and comedy queen WHOOPI GOLDBERG performs for one night only on January 15, 2011. NPR's award-winning comedy quiz show WAIT WAIT...DON'T TELL ME!, jumps straight off the airwaves and into the Knight Concert Hall February 3 and 4, 2011 for a series of live performances and audio tapings to air on NPR Member Stations. CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY, the show where surprise guest stars read from the real and really hilarious memoirs of their celebrity colleagues, takes Miami by storm, April 28-May 8, 2011.

LA's Next Great Stage Star 2011 rings in the New Year at Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's, the most critically acclaimed, award-winning supper club of its kind in Los Angeles. The fifth anniversary presentation of this distinguished musical theatre talent competition shines the spotlight on an unprecedented twenty (20) young contestants beginning Sunday, January 6.

Alumni actors, musicians and other stage professionals of Montgomery High School are bringing Broadway and beyond back to Sonoma County for one special evening benefit performance, 6-9:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 27.

Alumni actors, musicians and other stage professionals of Montgomery High School are bringing Broadway and beyond back to Sonoma County for one special evening benefit performance, 6-9:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 27.

Celebrities from the worlds of film, television and music will help Universal Studios Hollywood(SM) guests celebrate the holiday season-and encourage families to read together-with nightly readings of 'Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!' during the theme park's 'GrinchmasTM' celebration, from December 18 through January 2, 2011.

Celebrities from the worlds of film, television and music will help Universal Studios Hollywood(SM) guests celebrate the holiday season-and encourage families to read together-with nightly readings of 'Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!' during the theme park's 'GrinchmasTM' celebration, from December 18 through January 2, 2011.

Studio City's Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's, the most critically acclaimed, award-winning supper club of its kind in the greater Los Angeles area, has set Saturday December 11 and Sunday, December 12 as audition dates for the fifth anniversary of LA's Next Great Stage Star, it was announced today by producers Michael Sterling and Tony Monsour of of Michael Sterling & Associates (www.msapr.net). As of Wednesday, December 1, potential contestants may call Michael Sterling & Associates at 818 623-7300, Ext. 2 to schedule an audition appointment.

The time has finally come! After two months of intense competition, America has chosen the season 11 winners of DANCING WITH THE STARS. In tonight's two hour conclusion,Bristol Palin, Jennifer Grey and Kyle Massey faced off one final time on the dance floor, and it all paid off for Jennifer and partner Derek Hough, who took home the coveted mirror ball trophy. Kyle and Lacey Schwimmer were the runners up, while Bristol and Mark Ballas took third place.

The time has finally come! After two months of intense competition, America has chosen the season 11 winners of DANCING WITH THE STARS. In tonight's two hour conclusion, Bristol Palin, Jennifer Grey and Kyle Massey faced off one final time on the dance floor, and it all paid off for Jennifer and partner Derek Hough, who took home the coveted mirror ball trophy. Kyle and Lacey Schwimmer were the runners up, while Bristol and Mark Ballas took third place.

Alumni actors, musicians and other stage professionals of Montgomery High School are bringing Broadway and beyond back to Sonoma County for one special evening benefit performance, 6-9:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 27.

The competition is winding down at ABC's Dancing with the Stars, and after an intense semi-finals, music superstar Brandy and partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy were voted off of the show. Remaining competitors include: Kyle Massey and Bristol Palin and Jennifer Grey. Previously voted-off contestants include: Kurt Warner, Rick Fox, Audrina Patridge, Florence Henderson, Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino, Margaret Cho, Michael Bolton, and David Hasselhoff.

Actress (Brady Bunch) Florence Henderson; internationally renowned dancer, actress (Fame), and choreographer Debbie Allen; ABC's Dancing with the Stars cast members CorkyBallas, Mark Ballas, Karina Smirnoff