Johnny Carson News

CLUB44 RECORDS has announced the new album Carol Sloane, Live at Birdland, which will be available on streaming platforms and on CD in stores and online Friday, April 8. This release marks the veteran vocalist’s 60th anniversary as a recording artist, and her first album in over a decade.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts announces a brand new edition of Jokes on Main, its new comedy series featuring the Tri-State's funniest stand-up comedians, Tommy Gooch, Joe Larson, John Joseph, & Rodney Laney on Friday, April 15 at 8:00pm.

In 1966, Cavett wrote and hosted the special, WHERE IT’S AT, produced by Bud Yorkin and Norman Lear. In 1968, Cavett was hired by ABC to host THIS MORNING, which was renamed THE DICK CAVETT SHOW and moved to prime time and then to late night, where it ran opposite THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON.

Trinity Irish Dance Company (TIDC) is bringing its renowned legacy and awe-inspiring precision to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts for a one-night-only performance on March 26, 2022.

Trinity Irish Dance Company (TIDC) today announced it will bring its internationally celebrated legacy and awe-inspiring precision to The Joyce Theater this Saint Patrick’s Day Season.  

Kristin Chenoweth, Jane Krakowski, Jay and Mark Duplass, plus Industry Leaders Julio Perez, Michele Lewis, Ruben Garcia and Kevin Lin will address college media arts students nationwide. The online Summit is open to all media students from two- and four-year colleges; and attendees will have the chance to participate in virtual networking sessions.

Celebrity presenters confirmed to date include Dove Cameron (Schmigadoon!), Rick Glassman (As We See It), Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows), Sam Heughan (Outlander), Jordan L. Jones (Bel-Air), Rose McIver (Ghosts), Sue Ann Pien ( As We See It), Danielle Pinnock (Ghosts), Logan Shroyer (This Is Us) and Hannah Zeile (This Is Us).

Sing along with the legendary Paul Anka and his classic hits, “Diana,” “Lonely Boy,” “Put Your Head On My Shoulder,” and more. Fans can expect a production loaded with excitement and to travel on a musical journey with a repertoire drawn from Anka's 65 years as a singer/songwriter.

Café Pelican, the popular restaurant that is also the home of world class cabaret in Palm Beach County, is celebrating today's Dr. Martin Luther, King, Jr. Day, with a special foot-tapping, hand-clapping “singspiration” next weekend: Rev. Dr. Tony Siders & Company in GOSPEL TO THE PELICAN on Sunday, January 23 at 6:30 pm.

A former street performer in New York City, Jim R. Moore turned his love of the eccentric performing arts into a photographic collection in his Don’t Miss This! A Decade of Eccentric Performing Arts due out February 1, 2022.  Got to chat with Jim on his photographic expertise and experience shooting his fellow eccentric performing artists.

BIRDLAND THEATER will present the living legend Marilyn Maye for a special holiday engagement from Wednesday, December 29 through Sunday, January 2, including the “New Year’s Eve Extravaganza!” on Friday, December 31. 

The St. Louis Black Repertory Company continues its 45th Anniversary Season with a production of Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea by Nathan Alan Davis opening Friday, January 14, 2022. Founder and Producing Director, Ron Himes takes Davis’ script and weaves a beautiful coming of age tale filled with magic realism, love, and hope. This show is co-produced with The Nebraska Rep, with support from the MidAmerican Arts Alliance (MAAA). The production moves to St. Louis after opening in November in Lincoln as part of the continued #realchange collaboration. Previews will begin on Wednesday January 12 at the Edison Theatre on the campus of Washington University.

Joe Biden will join NBC’s Jimmy Fallon for his first late night appearance since becoming the 46th President of the United States. An American television institution for over 60 years, 'The Tonight Show' continues to be a home to big-name celebrity guests and a stage for top musical and comedic talent.

Last night on the Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon shared the music video for 'It Was A...(Masked Christmas)' featuring Ariana Grande and Megan Thee Stallion. The song highlights how the world will get better after last year, also putting spotlight on the funny things happened when we were in lockdown. Watch the new music video now!

Alice Cooper and Buckcherry are coming to Sioux Falls on Sunday, April 3rd, 2022, at the  Washington Pavilion. Tickets start at $49.50 plus applicable fees and go on-sale Friday, December 10th at  10:00am.  

FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Brenda Braxton in her new show, After Hours! Broadway veteran and Tony Award®-nominated actress Brenda Braxton brings a funny twist to an evening at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

Hairspray Tony-winner Marc Shaiman will score Billy Eichner's new gay rom-com. Shaiman has also written the score for films like South Park, The First Wives Club, The American President, Sleepless in Seattle, Broadcast News, When Harry Met Sally, Beaches, City Slickers, The Addams Family, A Few Good Men, Sister Act, and George of the Jungle.

Billy, Klea and Jim are back for a twelfth year with their smash-hit holiday show... and lots of Christmas lights.

Comedian, actress and author Rita Rudner is bringing her dry wit and deadpan delivery to the Scherr Forum Theatre on Friday, May 13, 2022 at 7:00 pm

Haul out the holly and roll out the royal carpet because the 'Queen and Prince of Cabaret' are descending upon Boca Raton for the Wick Theatre's A Winter Spectacular. The 'Cabaret Queen,' Marilyn Maye, has been dazzling audiences for over 70 years, and its dashing 'Prince,' Nicolas King, has been performing since he was four years old.