Joan Rivers News

Fish Out of Water Productions is set to present a Fundraising Gala/Silent Auction and Cabaret next week in support of the American premiere of the original musical by Anna Grace Carter, Rent A White Guy. The gala will also be honoring the King of Queens and theatrical expat Richard Mazda who has been an invaluable support to Fish Out of Water and Rent A White Guy.

Winner of the 2012 Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best Musical, SILENCE! The Musical the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, with book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction & choreography by Christopher Gattelli, will open a Los Angeles company with performances beginning tonight, August 31, at the Hayworth Theatre. This engagement marks the West Coast Premiere of the Off-Broadway hit. The press opening is scheduled for Saturday, September 8, 2012. SILENCE! The Musical is produced by Theater Mogul.

Fashion fanatics rejoice! September is just around the corner and with it comes four weeks of FASHION POLICE fabulousness as Joan Rivers, along with Kelly Osbourne and George Kotsiopoulos, deliver the scoop on everything stylish and trendy that fans have come to expect from the hit series.

Fashion fanatics rejoice! September is just around the corner and with it comes four weeks of 'Fashion Police' fabulousness as Joan Rivers, along with Kelly Osbourne and George Kotsiopoulos, deliver the scoop on everything stylish and trendy that fans have come to expect from the hit series. Hosting 'Fashion's Night Out' parties across the country, planting themselves in the middle of NYC's 'Fashion Week,' and covering the fashion on TV's biggest night - the Primetime Emmy Awards - E!'s 'Fashion Police' is the THE Friday night destination through the month of September for the pop fanatic, fashion trendsetter and celeb-watcher in everyone. The extravaganza begins on Friday, September 7, at 10:00 PM, ET/PT on E!

Talk Show Listings For Monday, August 20

Talk Show Listings For Monday, August 20

Jackie Beat, the self-professed bastard child of 'Weird' Al Yankovic and buxom Bette Midler, returns to Times Square with JACKIE BEAT'S GREATEST TITS at The Laurie Beechman Theater (inside West Bank Cafe at 407 West 42nd Street -- at Ninth Avenue, accessible from the A,C,E,N,R,V,F,1,2,3 trains at 42nd Street). Performances are Thursday, September 13- Sunday, September 16 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $22 plus a $15 food/drink minimum. To purchase tickets call 212-352-3101 or visit www.SpinCycleNYC.com. A full bar and waiter service is available throughout the performance.

Westchester Broadway Theatre has announced its evening events through December 2012. Call the box office at 914-592-2222 or visit www.broadwaytheatre.com for more details and check out the list below.

ANNIE, the new production of the Tony Award-winning musical, went into rehearsal today in New York City with its full company. The production begins previews October 3, 2012 and opens November 8, 2012 at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Meet the full cast below!

Comedy Central announced the final line-up of Roasters for the 'Comedy Central Roast Of Roseanne' (#RoseanneRoast). Ellen Barkin, Wayne Brady and Gilbert Gottfried have been added to the all-star roster of Roasters led by Roast Master Jane Lynch. The 'Comedy Central Roast Of Roseanne' taped at Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 4 and will premiere tonight, August 12 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

In an effort to interact with fans and generate excitement for the premiere of the 'COMEDY CENTRAL ROAST OF ROSEANNE,' which airs on Sunday, August 12 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, COMEDY CENTRAL has launched an extensive digital and social media campaign which enables fans to interact with the Roast live through the network's Roast Dashboard, an exclusive second-screen optimized experience.

Beginning tonight, August 8th, David Ayers will be the new Buffalo Bill in Off-Broadway's sellout sensation SILENCE! The Musical at its new home, the brand new Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square. David Ayers is replacing Stephen Bienskie, who is departing to recreate his original role in the upcoming L.A. production of SILENCE! The Elektra Theatre has been specially constructed to be the new home of SILENCE! and is located at 669 Eighth Avenue (at 42nd St.)

Following a successful run at the Arcola Tent in Dalston this summer, the producers of Penny Arcade's B!D!F!W! (Bitch! Dyke! Faghag! Whore!) are thrilled to announce a new collaboration with The Old Vic Tunnels, where the show will run for 18 performances only from tonight, 8 August - 1 September 2012 with a press night on 10 August.

COMEDY CENTRAL is rolling out the red carpet for one of America's most outspoken and pioneering comedians, Roseanne Barr. The 'COMEDY CENTRAL ROAST OF ROSEANNE was taped in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 4 and will premiere on COMEDY CENTRAL on Sunday, August 12 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Get a sneak peek below!

Les Michaels Sundays In Summer at the Arthur Newman Theater in Palm Desert will present the multitalented impressionist Bethany Owen direct from the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas.

The one and only "King of Roasting" Jeff Ross will be releasing his new one-hour special Jeff Ross Roasts America on DVD exclusively on Amazon.com starting August 14 via Comedy Central Home Entertainment. A few days before the DVD release, Jeff Ross Roasts America will air on Comedy Central on Saturday, August 11 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.