Jerry Stiller News

MCC THEATER has announced that this year's Miscast gala, an annual showstopper of the theater season, will honor Oscar winning star of stage & screen and MCC alum Marisa Tomei. 

BroadwayWorld.com continues our exclusive content series, in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, which delves into the library's unparalleled archives, and resources. Below, check out a piece by Annemarie van Roessel, Assistant Curator for the Billy Rose Theatre Division for The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts on The New Isaiah Sheffer Archive.

Actress, Charlotte Rae, is best known for her role as Mrs. Garrett on the TV series “Diff'rent Strokes” and “The Facts of Life” and her career, from “Car 54 Where are you?” and Molly the Mail Carrier on “Sesame Street” to the current role opposite Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline in “Ricki and the Flash,” has been the envy of numerous industry members.

The award-winning series MetroFocus premieres a new episode in the New York metro area tonight Thursday, September 17 at 7 p.m. on WLIW21, 8:30 p.m. on THIRTEEN and 10:30 p.m. on NJTV.

Actress Charlotte Rae is best known for her role as Mrs. Garrett on the TV series "Diff'rent Strokes" and "The Facts of Life," but from "Car 54 Where Are You?" and Molly the Mail Carrier on "Sesame Street" to the current role opposite Meryl Streep in "Ricki and the Flash," her career has onstage and on screen has been the envy of industry members. However, life at home may not always have been as comedic as the characters she entertained the public with for several decades. Subjects discussed in Ms. Rae's new book entitled "The Facts Of My Life" (24.94/34.95, Nov, 2015) include:

There's no business like show business! Comedian and actor Sal Richards opens up in his stunning memoir 'Behind the Laughter, Hidden Tears' to tell how he relates to audiences, by using the experiences he has survived and overcome in life.

Comix at Foxwoods presents comedy icon and king of the celebrity roast, Jeff Ross for a one-night-only performance at the Fox Theater at Foxwoods tonight, June 5, 2015 at 8:00 p.m.

As BroadwayWorld reported over the weekend, Anne Meara passed away on Saturday. She was 85. Meara appeared in five Broadway shows and was Tony-nominated for her performance as Marthy Owen in ANNA CHRISTIE in 1992, opposite Liam Neeson and Natasha Richardson.

Ben Stiller turned to Twitter to pay tribute to his mother Anne Meara, who passed away over the weekend. The actor also thanked fans for their 'kind words' about the talented actress.

BroadwayWorld has learned that Anne Meara passed away on Saturday. She was 85.

Comix at Foxwoods presents comedy icon and king of the celebrity roast, Jeff Ross for a one-night-only performance at the Fox Theater at Foxwoods on Friday, June 5, 2015 at 8:00 p.m.

Jeremy Jordan proves he could be one helluva FUNNY GIRL!

Tonight, March 25, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., Museum of the Moving Image and the Comedy Hall of Fame will present Norman Lear in a discussion that will include clips from his greatest shows, moderated by former New York Times media reporter Bill Carter and Al Roker, feature anchor on NBC's Today Show.

On Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., Museum of the Moving Image and the Comedy Hall of Fame will present Norman Lear in a discussion that will include clips from his greatest shows, moderated by former New York Times media reporter Bill Carter and Al Roker, feature anchor on NBC's Today Show.

Neil Patrick Harris, Laverne Cox, Anna Kendrick, Mindy Kaling, Chris Pratt, Shonda Rhimes, Taylor Swift and Mark Ruffalo among this year's nominees for the 7th Annual SHORTY AWARDS

Comedian Jeffrey Ross, 'The Roastmaster General,' has a special night in store for comedy lovers when he headlines two very special shows on Valentine's Day, tonight, February 14 at 7:30 PM and 10:00 PM, at Carolines on Broadway.

THE BUFFALO, written and performed by Anthony Sneed will premiere at UNDER St. Marks tonight, January 30th. The production is directed by 2012 FringeNYC Solo Show Winner, Armando Merlo. THE BUFFALO was originally developed in Matt Hoverman's Go-Solo Workshops.

Comedian Jeffrey Ross, 'The Roastmaster General,' has a special night in store for comedy lovers when he headlines two very special shows on Valentine's Day, Saturday, February 14 at 7:30 PM and 10:00 PM, at Carolines on Broadway.

THE BUFFALO, written and performed by Anthony Sneed will premiere at UNDER St. Marks on January 30th. The production is directed by 2012 FringeNYC Solo Show Winner, Armando Merlo. THE BUFFALO was originally developed in Matt Hoverman's Go-Solo Workshops.

New Brunswick's George Street Playhouse celebrates the end of another successful season on Sunday, May 3 with their Annual Gala Benefit, themed 'A Starry Night.' As part of the celebration, the Thomas H. Kean Arts Advocacy Award will be conferred upon Stephen K. Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Robert Wood Johnson Health System by the former Governor himself. The first award was given to Governor Kean in 1990 and thereafter, named in his honor to pay tribute to an individual, corporation or foundation whose dedication to the arts enhances the cultural life of the citizens of New Jersey. In addition, this year the Playhouse established The Arthur Laurents Award for Distinguished Artistic Achievement, to be conferred upon an outstanding individual that reflects Mr. Laurents' high artistic standard. The recipient will be announced at a later date.