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Date of Death: March 09, 1996 (100)

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Comedian Jon Lovitz Launches 'Lovitz or Leavitz' Weekly Vodcast Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2013


Emmy Award winning actor/comedian Dana Carvey reunites with fellow 'Saturday Night Live' alumnus Jon Lovitz for the World Premiere of the new 'Lovitz or Leavitz' Vodcast series in front of a live audience today, June 29 at The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club & Podcast Theatre, located in the Universal City Walk entertainment complex at Universal City, California. The 'Loveitz or Leavitz' show tapes on Saturday nights in their brand new state of the art studio at the comedian's popular comedy club and airs as a Vodcast the following day on the newly launched Jon Lovitz Vodcast Network. Currently in negotiations to go live streaming.

Comedian Jon Lovitz Launches The Jon Lovitz Vodcast Network with 'Lovitz or Leavitz' Weekly Vodcast Live at Universal Studios Citywalk on June 29
by Robert Diamond - Jun 25, 2013


Emmy Award winning actor/comedian Dana Carvey reunites with fellow 'Saturday Night Live' alumnus Jon Lovitz for the World Premiere of the new 'Lovitz or Leavitz' Vodcast series in front of a live audience on Saturday, June 29 at The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club & Podcast Theatre, located in the Universal City Walk entertainment complex at Universal City, California. The 'Loveitz or Leavitz' show tapes on Saturday nights in their brand new state of the art studio at the comedian's popular comedy club and airs as a Vodcast the following day on the newly launched Jon Lovitz Vodcast Network. Currently in negotiations to go live streaming.

Danny DeVito & Judd Hirsch to Lead Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre's THE SUNSHINE BOYS, Begin. 9/24
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 24, 2013


Two stars of the landmark television series 'Taxi,' Judd Hirsch and Danny DeVito, will reunite on the stage of the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles in Neil Simon's 'The Sunshine Boys,' directed by Thea Sharrock.

Summer Stages: Summerstock Across New Hampshire
by Daniel Adams - Jun 14, 2013


New Hampshire and summerstock are pretty much interchangeable. Across the Granite State, theatergoers will find incredible options for live entertainment. One night they could be in an old barn, where the floors creek and an occasional bat will make its presence known. Then the next night, you're in a brand new, modern facility with air conditioning, comfy seats and a bar.

Morris Museum's Bickford Theatre Announces 2013-14 Season: THE LAST ROMANCE, FOREVER PLAID & More!
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 13, 2013


The Morris Museum's Bickford Theatre is proud to announce the 2013-2014 Main Stage Season, which includes a world premiere and a New Jersey premiere.

UPDATE: Broadway's Pia Zadora Arrested Following Fight with Teenage Son
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2013


Pia Zadora was arrested this weekend on charges of domestic violence after a tiff with her teenage son over his bedtime, according to an update by the Associated Press. BroadwayWorld reported yesterday that the Broadway and cabaret star had been arrested on suspicion of domestic battery and coercion on June 1, 2013, at her home in a suburb of Las Vegas, Nevada. She was released on bail after posting $4,000.

Broadway's Pia Zadora Arrested on Charges of Domestic Violence
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2013


According to TMZ, Broadway and cabaret star Pia Zadora was arrested yesterday, June 1, 2013, at her home in a suburb of Las Vegas, Nevada, on charges of domestic battery and coercion. She was released on bail. The victim's name has not been released.

New Musical BRAVE NEW WORLD Holds Pre-Broadway Workshop Reading Today
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2013


Today, May 3rd at 12 noon, Brave New World Enterprises, LLC will present a Special Pre-Broadway Workshop Table Reading of the new musical based on Aldous Huxley's novel, BRAVE NEW WORLD. The presentation, directed by SHERYL KALLER, with musical direction by JOHN McDANIEL, will take place at the Snapple Theatre Center (1627 Broadway) for invited industry audiences only.

COMEDY IN THE AFTERNOON: A Revue in Two Acts with Music and Dance Premieres Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2013


Comedy in the Afternoon: A Revue in Two Acts with Music and Dance will receive its Equity World Premiere in May. The show is written and directed by Del Fidanque.

Dakin Matthews, Shirley Knight Headline the Inge Festival's A GREAT WILDERNESS
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 22, 2013


A stellar cast of veteran actors, with Dakin Matthews in the lead role, supported by Emmy and Tony winner Shirley Knight, perform a new play by Samuel D. Hunter at the 32nd annual William Inge Theatre Festival, at Independence, Kansas.

Dana Carvey Comes to Easton, 5/2
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 17, 2013


Dana Carvey is best known for his Saturday Night Live characters the Church Lady; Hans, of the Hans and Franz body building duo; Garth, Wayne Campbell's (Mike Myers) "Excellent Co-Host" on the immensely popular sketch "Wayne's World," and Weekend Updates Grumpy Old Man. In addition to these characters, Dana has received widespread praise for his uncanny comedic impersonations of such political figures as Ex- President George Bush, H. Ross Perot, Jerry Brown, David Duke and Bob Dole.

New Musical BRAVE NEW WORLD to Hold Pre-Broadway Workshop Reading, 5/3
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2013


On Friday, May 3rd at 12 noon, Brave New World Enterprises, LLC will present a Special Pre-Broadway Workshop Table Reading of the new musical based on Aldous Huxley's novel, BRAVE NEW WORLD. The presentation, directed by SHERYL KALLER, with musical direction by JOHN McDANIEL, will take place at the Snapple Theatre Center (1627 Broadway) for invited industry audiences only.

BWW Reviews: BELZ! THE JEWISH VAUDEVILLE MUSICAL is Jam-Packed with Classic Jokes and Memorable Yiddish Songs
by Shari Barrett - Apr 8, 2013


BELZ! THE JEWISH VAUDEVILLE MUSICAL is the story of a movement that ultimately had a profound effect on American popular culture as Jewish performers from Eastern Europe and their immediate descendants took their acts from the shtetls to the rest of the world.

Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton Among Off-Camera Winners For 48th Annual ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 22, 2013


Today, the Academy of Country Music is announcing the winners of awards that will not be televised during the 48 th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, due to time constraints.

Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton Among Off-Camera Winners For 48th Annual ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 22, 2013


Today, the Academy of Country Music is announcing the winners of awards that will not be televised during the 48 th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, due to time constraints.

STAGE TUBE: COMEDY IN THE AFTERNOON, Set for Staged Reading in NYC Today
by Stage Tube - Mar 16, 2013


An AEA staged reading of Comedy in the Afternoon: A Review in Two Acts with Music and Dance, written and directed by Del Fidanque, is set for today, March 16, 2013 at 1:15 PM at Gibney Dance Center, 890 Broadway 5th Floor, Studio 1. Admission is free. Check out a promo for the production below!

Manilow's HARMONY, DeVito and Griffiths in THE SUNSHINE BOYS, WE WILL ROCK YOU, PORGY & BESS & More Set for Ahmanson in 2013-14
by BWW Special Coverage - Mar 13, 2013


The 2013-2014 Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre season was announced today by CTG Artistic Director Michael Ritchie.

STAGE TUBE: Promo - COMEDY IN THE AFTERNOON, Set for Staged Reading in NYC, 3/16
by Stage Tube - Mar 12, 2013


An AEA staged reading of Comedy in the Afternoon: A Review in Two Acts with Music and Dance, written and directed by Del Fidanque, is set for Saturday March 16, 2013 at 1:15 PM at Gibney Dance Center, 890 Broadway 5th Floor, Studio 1. Admission is free. Check out a promo for the production below!

Music Director Tim Fowlar Conducts Live Band at TheatreZone Gala Fundraiser
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 11, 2013


When Broadway and television star Eddie Mekka (Carmine "the big Ragu" Ragusa from Laverne & Shirley TV series) entertains at TheatreZone's gala fundraiser later this month, he'll be backed by a live six-piece band, led by legendary musical director and saxophone player Tim Fowlar. They will be joined by TheatreZone artistic director Mark Danni playing drums, Joe Choomack on bass, Tom Weaver on guitar, Mike Santiago on trumpet and Peter Van Wyk on trombone.

BWW Interview: Singer, Recording Artist and Popular Radio Personality Joey English Stars in PCT's SUNSET BOULEVARD
by David Green - Mar 8, 2013


Singer, recording artist and popular radio personality Joey English stars as Norma Desmond in The Palm Canyon Theatre's 'Sunset Boulevard' March 8-24, as part of the PCT's 16th season. The production is directed by Judith Chapman, star of television's 'The Young And The Restless'. I sat down with Ms. English in her beautiful Palm Springs home to chat about her career, the upcoming production and 'all things Joey'. Here are a few highlights from that conversation:

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