Joy Behar News

This week, we are taking a trip to the West End, analyzing the cast recordings of the two biggest new musical hits on the boards, both based on successful and very music-centric films, SISTER ACT and PRISCILLA: QUEEN OF THE DESERT, and both showcasing songs in a seriously 70s soul/funk/disco style. We will go from the soaring sonorous heights of Heaven to the dungeon-like depths of musical Hell with these two entries...

Tony Award winner Betty Buckley will perform a series of concerts at Feinstein's at Loews Regency throughout February of 2010. Performances began yesterday evening, February 2nd and run through the 27th. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture guest arrivals for the event.

Whoopi Goldberg confirmed yesterday on the Joy Behar show that she will be brining Sister Act, now playing at The London Palladium in the West End, to Broadway in 2011.

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, announced today the nominees for its 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards. By recognizing and honoring media for outstanding images of the LGBT community, the GLAAD Media Awards serve as a benchmark for the media industry and complement GLAAD's work to bring LGBT images and stories to Americans.

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, announced today the nominees for its 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards. By recognizing and honoring media for outstanding images of the LGBT community, the GLAAD Media Awards serve as a benchmark for the media industry and complement GLAAD's work to bring LGBT images and stories to Americans.

Sigourney Weaver and Sam Worthington ('Avatar'), Charles Gibson ('ABC World News with Charles Gibson'), Snoop Dog ('Alice N Wonderland'), Anna Kendrick ('Up in the Air'), Stanley Tucci and Saoirse Ronan ('The Lovely Bones'), Emily Blunt ('The Young Victoria'), and musical performances from Alicia Keys ('The Element of Freedom') and the cast of Broadway's 'Memphis,' are all featured guests on 'The View' the week of DEC. 14-18.

In case you haven't yet heard the news, Bay Street Theatre has announced a major fundraising campaign aimed at righting its financial ship, which has been hit hard by the economic recession. But the first potential life preserver has been cast, by an anonymous donor who has put forth a $250,000 challenge grant.

MADISON STREET PRODUCTIONS in association with BOO-Arts PRODUCTIONS are pleased to announce their production of the 2008 Midtown International Theatre Festival nominated play, PENANG by James L. Larocca, directed by Donya K. Washington.

In case you haven't yet heard the news, Bay Street Theatre has announced a major fundraising campaign aimed at righting its financial ship, which has been hit hard by the economic recession. But the first potential life preserver has been cast, by an anonymous donor who has put forth a $250,000 challenge grant.

ROUNDABOUT THEATRE COMPANY WISHFUL DRINKING Creator & Star Carrie Fisher will be featured on TV tomorrow Tuesday, November 10th CNN's 'Campbell Brown' Between 8:00PM - 9:00PM on channel 78, CNN Headline News' 'The Joy Behar Show' Between 9:00PM - 10:00PM on channel 58

In the wake of a well-publicized fundraising campaign, Bay Street Theatre is pleased to announce the addition of its newest board members, several of whom have long-standing ties with the local community.

In a press statement, Bette Midler has announced that she wil play her final Las Vegas show, 'The Showgirl Must Go On' for the last time on January 31, 2010.

MADISON STREET PRODUCTIONS in association with BOO-Arts PRODUCTIONS are pleased to announce their production of the 2008 Midtown International Theatre Festival nominated play, PENANG by James L. Larocca, directed by Donya K. Washington.

OLEANNA Stars Julia Stiles and Bill Pullman visited ABC's 'The View' on Monday, October 19th. You can watch the segment right here on STAGE TUBE.

MADISON STREET PRODUCTIONS in association with BOO-Arts PRODUCTIONS are pleased to announce their production of the 2008 Midtown International Theatre Festival nominated play, PENANG by James L. Larocca, directed by Donya K. Washington.

Pittsburgh CLO is proud to announce the cast and creative team for the return of Forever Plaid, which runs October 8, 2009, through March 28, 2010, at the CLO Cabaret. Celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Cabaret in style with the musical comedy hit that opened the theater in 2004.

The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) and The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) unite to present the third annual Stand Up for Heroes: A Benefit for the Bob Woodruff Foundation at Town Hall in New York City at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, November 4th. Brian Williams will host Stand Up for Heroes, which will feature star performances by Louis C.K., Stephen Colbert, Lisa Lampanelli, John Ondrasik, Bruce Springsteen and other surprise guests. These and other A-list entertainers have agreed to Stand Up for Heroes and ReMIND our nation that 'Support our troops' is no longer a slogan. It's an action. The evening promises unforgettable performances, laughter, and sincere gratitude, with proceeds going to the BWF.

In case you haven't yet heard the news, Bay Street Theatre has announced a major fundraising campaign aimed at righting its financial ship, which has been hit hard by the economic recession. But the first potential life preserver has been cast, by an anonymous donor who has put forth a $250,000 challenge grant.

GLEE stars Lea Michele and Cory Monteith visited ABC's 'The View' on Wednesday September 30th. You can watch the segment right here on STAGE TUBE.