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Betty Buckley Working with T Bone Burnett on New Album GHOSTLIGHT; Release Set for this Fall
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 14, 2014


Betty Buckley's new album Ghostlight re-unites her with longtime friend and producer T Bone Burnett on the September 16 release by Palmetto Records. When Buckley and Burnett were both 19 years old, living in Fort Worth, TX, they began making music together. Buckley, who has been called 'The Voice of Broadway,' is one of theater's most respected and legendary leading ladies. Burnett's highly sought after involvement in music, film, TV and stage projects is marked by his uncanny ability to successfully combine his unique artistic sensibilities with massive commercial appeal. These two friends and talents created an atmosphere that takes us to another time and place.

Betty Buckley Launches YouTube Channel with Gems from CATS, 'SUNSET,' GYPSY, CARRIE & More!
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 24, 2014


Tony winner Betty Buckley has already put her stamp on the stage - and now she's taking on YouTube.

Brilliant Lecture Series Welcomes Betty Buckley's THE VIXENS OF BROADWAY Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2014


Brilliant Lecture Series will bring Betty Buckley's 'The Vixens of Broadway' to the Wortham Center's Cullen Theater tonight, January 10th. Other events in the series include evenings with Robert Duvall and Diane Keaton.

Brilliant Lecture Series to Welcome Betty Buckley's THE VIXENS OF BROADWAY, 1/10
by BWW News Desk - Dec 28, 2013


Brilliant Lecture Series will bring Betty Buckley's 'The Vixens of Broadway' to the Wortham Center's Cullen Theater on January 10th. Other events in the series include evenings with Robert Duvall and Diane Keaton.

Betty Buckley Brings THE VIXENS OF BROADWAY to Feinstein's at the Nikko Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2013


Tony Award winning actress and singer Betty Buckley will be bringing her acclaimed show, 'The Vixens of Broadway,' to San Francisco's Feinstein's at the Nikko for 8 performances - tonight, December 5 - 15, 2013.

Betty Buckley to Bring THE VIXENS OF BROADWAY to Feinstein's at the Nikko, 12/5-15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2013


Tony Award winning actress and singer Betty Buckley will be bringing her acclaimed show, "The Vixens of Broadway," to San Francisco's Feinstein's at the Nikko for 8 performances - December 5 - 15, 2013.

Betty Buckley to Play Las Vegas' Smith Center 10/25-27
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 21, 2013


October 25-27, Broadway legend Betty Buckley, who is currently performing off Broadway in Signature's World Premiere production of Horton Foote's The Old Friends, will play Las Vegas at the Smith Center. Click here for tickets.

Betty Buckley's Shows at Cabaret at the Columbia Club Sell Out
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 10, 2013


Tony Award winner, Betty Buckley wears the pants in her new show spotlighting traditionally male Broadway songs. Hailed a 'witty, powerfully sung female occupation of male territory, waged with good humor and gusto,' the show features numbers from Sweeney Todd, West Side Story, Pippin, La Cage Aux Folles and more. Buckley comes to Cabaret at the Columbia Club on Nov. 21 and 22 for two sold-out performances.

Signature Theatre to Host BETTY BUCKLEY: SIGNATURE SONGS Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2013


Signature Theatre presents an evening of cocktails and a special one-night-only concert starring one of Broadway's living legends, Betty Buckley, tonight, September 30 in The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 W. 42nd Street) to support the Legacy Program in honor of Horton Foote.

Tickets Still Available for Betty Buckley's One-Night-Only Show at Signature Center, 9/30
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 27, 2013


Signature Theatre will present an evening of cocktails and a special one-night-only concert starring one of Broadway's living legends, Betty Buckley, on Monday, September 30 in The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 W. 42nd Street) to support the Legacy Program in honor of Horton Foote. Buckley will be singing some of musical theatre's most iconic songs, including songs she's sung in her sold-out national concert appearances. Tickets start at $150 for both the pre-show cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m. and the concert at 7:30 p.m. A limited number of $75 concert only tickets are now available. To purchase tickets and for more information, please call 646-388-8118 or email sjohnson@signaturetheatre.org (for the $75 ticket offer, mention code BB75).

Signature Theatre to Offer $75 Tickets to Betty Buckley Benefit
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 19, 2013


Signature Theatre will present an evening of cocktails and a special one-night-only concert starring one of Broadway's living legends, Betty Buckley, on Monday, September 30 in The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 W. 42nd Street) to support the Legacy Program in honor of Horton Foote. Buckley will be singing some of musical theatre's most iconic songs, including songs she's sung in her sold-out national concert appearances. Tickets start at $150 for both the pre-show cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m. and the concert at 7:30 p.m. A limited number of $75 concert only tickets are now available. To purchase tickets and for more information, please call 646-388-8118 or email sjohnson@signaturetheatre.org (for the $75 ticket offer, mention code BB75).

Kline, Close & BIG CHILL Cast 30 Year Reunion
by Pat Cerasaro - Sep 9, 2013


The pop cultural touchstone represented by 1980s classic THE BIG CHILL was revisted this weekend when the majority of the ensemble for the celebrated comedy/drama joined for a reunion, including stage and screen stars Kevin Kline, Glenn Close, Mary Kay Place and more, as well as writer/director Lawrence Kasden.

Signature Theatre to Host BETTY BUCKLEY: SIGNATURE SONGS Benefit this Fall
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 26, 2013


Signature Theatre (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) will present an evening of cocktails and a special one-night-only concert starring one of Broadway's living legends, Betty Buckley, on Monday, September 30 in The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 W. 42nd Street) to support the Legacy Program in honor of Horton Foote.

Betty Buckley Brings AH MEN! THE BOYS OF BROADWAY to The RRazz Room, Now thru 11/4
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2012


The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub, presents the return of Tony Award-winning singer and actress Betty Buckley from tonight, October 30 to November 4. This special one-week engagement marks the Bay Area debut of her show 'Ah Men! The Boys of Broadway,' based on her new CD. Buckley will perform men's songs from Broadway shows that she has always wanted to sing, including numbers from Sweeney Todd, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, Pippin, Mame and La Cage Aux Folles. According to The New York Times, "Ms. Buckley's show is a witty, powerfully sung female occupation of male territory, waged with good humor and gusto." Ms. Buckley is a 2012 Inductee into the Theatre Hall of Fame.

Betty Buckley Brings AH MEN! THE BOYS OF BROADWAY to The RRazz Room, 10/30-11/4
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2012


The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub, presents the return of Tony Award-winning singer and actress Betty Buckley from October 30 to November 4. This special one-week engagement marks the Bay Area debut of her show 'Ah Men! The Boys of Broadway,' based on her new CD. Buckley will perform men's songs from Broadway shows that she has always wanted to sing, including numbers from Sweeney Todd, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, Pippin, Mame and La Cage Aux Folles. According to The New York Times, "Ms. Buckley's show is a witty, powerfully sung female occupation of male territory, waged with good humor and gusto." Ms. Buckley is a 2012 Inductee into the Theatre Hall of Fame.

Photo Flash: Betty Buckley Sings from 'Ah, Men!' at Barnes & Noble
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 9, 2012


Palmetto Records recently released Tony Award winner and two-time Grammy nominee Betty Buckley's latest solo album, Betty Buckley: Ah, Men! The Boys of Broadway. Inspired by her critically acclaimed 2011 concert at Feinstein's at the Lowes Regency in New York City, Buckley reinterprets classic Broadway songs that were originally made famous by men. Buckley made an appearance at Barnes & Noble yesterday, where she sang 5 songs from her new album and did a Q&A with Seth Rudetsky. Check out photos from the event below!

Photo Coverage: Betty Buckley Brings THE OTHER WOMEN to Feinstein's
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 4, 2012


FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY will continue its Fall 2012 season with the return engagement of Tony Award-winning actress and singer Betty Buckley. In an exclusive four-week run, Ms. Buckley premieres her new collection of songs "The Other Women: The Vixens of Broadway." She will perform highlights from some of Broadway's most popular shows, but will celebrate the second female leads, who have introduced classics like "When You're Good to Mama" (Chicago), Another Suitcase In Another Hall (Evita), "I Know Things Now (Into the Woods), "Ribbons Down My Back" (Hello, Dolly!), "Whatever Lola Wants" (Damn Yankees) and "The Miller's Son" (A Little Night Music). Ms. Buckley - who will be joined by Christian Jacob on piano, Tony Marino on bass, Vic Juris on guitar and Todd Isler on drums - will also feature a selection from her new CD Ah Men! The Boys of Broadway, from Palmetto Records, which is based on last year's acclaimed Feinstein's show. "The Other Woman: The Vixens of Broadway" will run through October 27 at the Loews Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street). Check out photos from the concert below!

Betty Buckley Returns to Feinstein's in 'The Other Women,' Now thru 10/27
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2012


FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY will continue its Fall 2012 season with the return engagement of Tony Award-winning actress and singer BETTY BUCKLEY. In an exclusive four-week run, Ms. Buckley will premiere her new collection of songs "The Other Women: The Vixens of Broadway." She will perform highlights from some of Broadway's most popular shows, but will celebrate the second female leads, who have introduced classics like "When You're Good to Mama" (Chicago), Another Suitcase In Another Hall (Evita), "I Know Things Now (Into the Woods), "Ribbons Down My Back" (Hello, Dolly!), "Whatever Lola Wants" (Damn Yankees) and "The Miller's Son" (A Little Night Music). Ms. Buckley - who will be joined by Christian Jacob on piano, Tony Marino on bass, Vic Juris on guitar and Todd Isler on drums - will also feature a selection from her new CD Ah Men! The Boys of Broadway, from Palmetto Records, which is based on last year's acclaimed Feinstein's show. "The Other Woman: The Vixens of Broadway" will run from tonight, October 2 - 27 at the Loews Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street).

Betty Buckley to Return to Feinstein's in 'The Other Women,' 10/2-27; Songs Revealed!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 14, 2012


FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY will continue its Fall 2012 season with the return engagement of Tony Award-winning actress and singer BETTY BUCKLEY. In an exclusive four-week run, Ms. Buckley will premiere her new collection of songs "The Other Women: The Vixens of Broadway." She will perform highlights from some of Broadway's most popular shows, but will celebrate the second female leads, who have introduced classics like "When You're Good to Mama" (Chicago), Another Suitcase In Another Hall (Evita), "I Know Things Now (Into the Woods), "Ribbons Down My Back" (Hello, Dolly!), "Whatever Lola Wants" (Damn Yankees) and "The Miller's Son" (A Little Night Music). Ms. Buckley - who will be joined by Christian Jacob on piano, Tony Marino on bass, Vic Juris on guitar and Todd Isler on drums - will also feature a selection from her new CD Ah Men! The Boys of Broadway, from Palmetto Records, which is based on last year's acclaimed Feinstein's show. "The Other Woman: The Vixens of Broadway" will run from October 2 - 27 at the Loews Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street).

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