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Date of Death: January 22, 2005 (79)

Birth Place: Corning, IA, USA

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Joan Rivers Announces Fall Dates For The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 3, 2009


Legendary comedian JOAN RIVERS will continue to make The Laurie Beechman Theatre in Times Square her home base this fall.

Magician BJ Hickman Featured At Magicians' Convention Honoring Shimada
by Reynard Loki - Sep 2, 2009


New Hampshire magician BJ Hickman remembers watching Japanese magician Shimada on The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson. He was on Carson?s show four times. Shimada has earned the prestige of being the most awarded and celebrated magician in the history of magic. ?He has always been one of my favorites,? according to Hickman. ?Shimada has performed on hundreds of TV shows, in Las Vegas, and all over the world.? The International Brotherhood of Magicians (I.B.M.) honored Shimada at their annual convention this year. Hickman was on the same bill.

STAGE TUBE: Jeremy Piven Talks 'Fish' On CBS' The Late Show
by Eddie Varley - Sep 2, 2009


Jeremy Piven visited The Late Show with David Letterman on Tuesday Sept. 1, 2009 and talked 'fish' and Broadway with the comic legend. Late Show airs at 11:35pm on WCBS channel 2 in the tri-state area.

The Fox Theater Organ Tour Returns 9/1, Local Organists Set To Play
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2009


The mighty Wurlitzer organ has been silent at the Fabulous Fox Theatre since late September 2008 when longtime Fox organist Stan Kann passed away.

Joan Rivers Returns To The Laurie Beechman Theatre Beginning September 16
by Charlie Piane - Aug 24, 2009


Legendary comedian Joan Rivers returns to Times Square for 6 more performances, Wednesdays, September 16, 23, 30 and October 7, 21, 28.

The Fox Theater Organ Tour Returns 9/1, Local Organists Set To Play
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 20, 2009


The mighty Wurlitzer organ has been silent at the Fabulous Fox Theatre since late September 2008 when longtime Fox organist Stan Kann passed away.

STAGE TUBE: Joan Rivers 'GETS RICH' On NBC's Today Show
by Eddie Varley - Aug 19, 2009


August is Joan Rivers month! On August 5th, TV Land premiered 'How'd You Get So Rich?' hosted by the legendary comedian. On August 9th, the Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers aired.

Orange County Performing Arts Center Welcomes Steve Martin 10/30/09
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 17, 2009


Steve Martin, the multi-talented and award-winning actor, comedian, musician and author, will make his debut at the Orange County Performing Arts Center on October 30 in Segerstrom Hall for a special one-night-only engagement.

Jerry Seinfeld To Be First Guest When "The Jay Leno Show" Premieres 9/14
by Charlie Piane - Aug 14, 2009


Jay Leno has announced the first guest for his new NBC primetime program, 'The Jay Leno Show'; Jerry Seinfeld.

'Can We Help?' Joan Rivers Seeks Support For Financially Ailing NYC Gay Men's Chorus
by Eddie Varley - Aug 13, 2009


August is Joan Rivers month! On August 5th, TV Land premieres 'How'd You Get So Rich?' hosted by the legendary comedian. On August 9th, the Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers will air. And on August 4th, the legendary comedian returns to Times Square for 6 performances. Rivers will present an evening of her newest and most outrageous riffs on Hollywood, pop culture, celebrities, and award show fashions at The Laurie Beechman Theatre inside the West Bank Cafe (407 West 42nd Street at Ninth Avenue).

Marilyn Maye Returns To SF 9/15 Thru 9/20 At The Rrazz Room
by Ali Leskowitz - Aug 12, 2009


Marilyn Maye returns to San Francisco in a rare West Coast appearance of the 'Supreme Goddess of Music' at the Rrazz Room.

Frank Sinatra Jr. Performs Sinatra Classics in SINATRA SINGS SINATRA at the Suncoast Showroom 9/5. 9/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 4, 2009


Premier vocalist and endearing storyteller Frank Sinatra Jr. pays homage - in song and in style - to his father's music in Sinatra Sings Sinatra at the Suncoast Showroom, September 5 and 6.

Joan Rivers Returns To The Laurie Beechman Theatre 8/4 With Riffs On Hollywood, Celebrities And More
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2009


August is Joan Rivers month! On August 5th, TV Land premieres 'How'd You Get So Rich?' hosted by the legendary comedian. On August 9th, the Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers will air. And on August 4th, the legendary comedian returns to Times Square for 6 performances. Rivers will present an evening of her newest and most outrageous riffs on Hollywood, pop culture, celebrities, and award show fashions at The Laurie Beechman Theatre inside the West Bank Cafe (407 West 42nd Street at Ninth Avenue).

Photo Coverage: Marilyn Maye Debuts at Birdland
by Eddie Varley - Jul 30, 2009


Birdland presented the legendary jazz singer Marilyn Maye in 'Something Cool' for two shows only, Tuesday, July 28 at 8:30 & 11pm. The event was Maye's debut at the historic music room.

Photo Coverage: 'ALL SINGIN', ALL DANCIN' III' At Town Hall
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 29, 2009


The Town Hall, New York City's landmark concert venue, concluded its acclaimed Broadway 3rd Annual Summer Broadway Festival with All Singin' All Dancin' on Monday, July 27th at 8PM.

Eve Marie Celebrates The Release Of Her CD WAITING FOR YOU At The Rrazz Room 7/29
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2009


Contemporary songstress Eve Marie will celebrate the July 28 release of WAITING FOR YOU, her debut CD on Heartsong Records, with a return to The Rrazz Room at San Francisco's Nikko Hotel on Wednesday, July 29. Showtime is 8:00PM.

STAGE TUBE: 'JULIE & JULIA' Star Streep Shows Off Her 'Musical Skills' On Tonight Show!
by Eddie Varley - Jul 28, 2009


Meryl Streep, the star of 'Julie & Julia,' sat down with Conan O'Brien on The Tonight Show and explained what it was like to play the larger-than-life, culinary legend Julia Child. She also showed off her musical skills as she debuted an original song - on a concertina she 'can't play.'

Joan Rivers Returns To The Laurie Beechman Theatre 8/4 With Riffs On Hollywood, Celebrities And More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 28, 2009


August is Joan Rivers month! On August 5th, TV Land premieres 'How'd You Get So Rich?' hosted by the legendary comedian. On August 9th, the Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers will air. And on August 4th, the legendary comedian returns to Times Square for 6 performances. Rivers will present an evening of her newest and most outrageous riffs on Hollywood, pop culture, celebrities, and award show fashions at The Laurie Beechman Theatre inside the West Bank Cafe (407 West 42nd Street at Ninth Avenue).

Marilyn Maye Brings 'Something Cool' To Birdland For Two Shows on 7/28
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2009


Birdland is proud to present the legendary jazz singer Marilyn Maye in 'Something Cool' for two shows only, Tuesday, July 28 at 8:30 & 11pm. This will be Maye's debut at the historic music room.

The Town Hall Concludes 3rd Annual Summer Broadway Festival With ALL SINGIN' ALL DANCIN' 7/27
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2009


The Town Hall, New York City's landmark concert venue, concludes its acclaimed Broadway 3rd Annual Summer Broadway Festival with All Singin' All Dancin' on Monday, July 27th at 8PM. Created, written, hosted and directed by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall, All Singin' All Dancin' features Broadway show tunes sporting brand new choreography from Josh Prince (Shrek The Musical), who also co-directs, performed by today's Broadway song and dance stars.

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