Joe Mantegna News

The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub, presents the return engagement of acclaimed Pop and R&B singer-songwriter, BOBBY CALDWELL. Bobby will perform original songs from his newest album, "House of Cards," which features that classic Caldwell sound, along with a few diverse tracks, which have a hint of Country, Blues, and even Latin Dance. Also featured is Bobby's familiar marriage of vocals and saxophone, in addition to special guests Dave Koz and the talented newcomer Andrew Neu. "House of Cards" will be performed from November 7 through November 10.

PBS and Capital Concerts announced today the broadcast of the NATIONAL SALUTE TO VETERANS, airing on PBS Sunday, November 11, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. ET, in honor of the service and sacrifice of our 22 million American veterans. Hosted by acclaimed actors Joe Mantegna ("Criminal Minds") and Gary Sinise ("CSI: New York"), the national television event celebrates the American heroes who have served throughout our country's history. The program will also be broadcast to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Network.

PBS and Capital Concerts announced today the broadcast of the NATIONAL SALUTE TO VETERANS, airing on PBS Sunday, November 11, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. ET, in honor of the service and sacrifice of our 22 million American veterans. Hosted by acclaimed actors Joe Mantegna ("Criminal Minds") and Gary Sinise ("CSI: New York"), the national television event celebrates the American heroes who have served throughout our country's history. The program will also be broadcast to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Network.

Lifetime today unveiled It's a Wonderful Lifetime, its major star-studded holiday movie slate featuring the world premieres of ten Lifetime Original Movies featuring such beloved stars as David Hasselhoff, Mira Sorvino, Haylie Duff, Ralph Macchio, Lea Thompson, Marilu Henner, Harry Hamlin and numerous others, including Shelley Long and George Wendt reuniting together for the first time since Cheers.

Louis Prima Jr.- the son of the late legendary singer and bandleader Louis Prima- along with his powerhouse band The Witnesses featuring Sarah Spiegel, rocked the house, bringing many to their feet during 'Prima Notte" ('first night") at the 11th Annual Galbani Italian Feast of San Gennaro L.A. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel (chairman of the Galbani Italian Feast of San Gennaro) and Adam Carolla, LPJ and his wild band headlined at the packed VIP-only Opening Night Fundraising Gala. Below, check out photos of Prima, Jr., Kimmel, Spiegel and more at the event!

CBS will roll out the red carpet for the new fall season with the return of #CBSTweetWeek, giving fans direct access to their favorite CBS Television Network stars with a week full of social media events from today, Sept. 24 - Friday, Sept. 28.

CBS will roll out the red carpet for the new fall season with the return of #CBSTweetWeek, giving fans direct access to their favorite CBS Television Network stars with a week full of social media events from Monday, Sept. 24 - Friday, Sept. 28.

The Whitefire Theatre, celebrating its 30th Anniversary Season, presents the world premiere of Andy Bloch's The Bellflower Sessions directed by Bryan Rasmussen, produced by Scott Disharoon.

The Whitefire Theatre, celebrating its 30th Anniversary Season, presents the world premiere of Andy Bloch's The Bellflower Sessions directed by Bryan Rasmussen, produced by Scott Disharoon.

Lisa Bonet, Cloris Leachman, Amy Madigan, Wendie Malick and Jean Smart starred in a staged reading, narrated by Joe Mantegna, of Recipe, a hilarious new play 'Recipe' by award-winning playwright Michael Gene Sullivan. The reading took place Sunday night, August 26th at The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga. Below, check out a photo of the cast after the show!

Lisa Bonet, Cloris Leachman, Amy Madigan, Wendie Malick and Jean Smart star in a staged reading, narrated by Joe Mantegna, of Recipe, a hilarious new play by award-winning playwright Michael Gene Sullivan.

Lisa Bonet, Cloris Leachman, Amy Madigan, Wendie Malick and Jean Smart star in a staged reading, narrated by Joe Mantegna, of Recipe, a hilarious new play by award-winning playwright Michael Gene Sullivan.

Feinstein's at Loews Regency will continue its Summer 2012 season with the return of internationally acclaimed entertainer, Deana Martin, tonight, August 14-August 18.

Feinstein's at Loews Regency will continue its Summer 2012 season with the return of internationally acclaimed entertainer, Deana Martin, August 14-18.

THE GODFATHER LEGACY, a new two-hour special premiering tonight, July 24 at 9pm ET on HISTORY, looks at how this groundbreaking 1972 film and its two sequels transcended Hollywood, transformed the American psyche, and even influenced real-life organized crime. Michael Imperoli, known for his role as Christopher Moltisanti on The Sopranos, narrates the special.

L.A. Theatre works has announced ten plays for 2012-13, featuring many actors re-creating their original Broadway roles.

From hit men to poisonings, murder to madness, and deaths real and figurative, the June offerings on 'Reel 13' run a dark gamut of dastardly doings. The series picks up on June 16 after pre-emptions for the June Pledge period.

CBS, SHOWTIME and the CW will make their mark at Comic-Con 2012 with star-studded sessions and signings, including premiere screenings of new series and first looks at the new seasons of returning hits.

THE GODFATHER LEGACY, a new two-hour special premiering Tuesday, July 24 at 9pm ET on HISTORY, looks at how this groundbreaking 1972 film and its two sequels transcended Hollywood, transformed the American psyche, and even influenced real-life organized crime. Michael Imperoli, known for his role as Christopher Moltisanti on The Sopranos, narrates the special.

Masterworks Broadway continues to make good on its promise to open its vaults with more classic cast recordings previously unavailable in the CD era. Working (1978 Original Broadway Cast), Call Me Madam (Dinah Shore and the Original Broadway Company, 1950) and Desert Song (1959 Studio Cast) will be available as downloads through all major digital service providers and as disc-on-demand with the original cover art, via Arkivmusic.com and Amazon.com.