Elayne Boosler to Perform at STAGE 72, 3/29 and 4/18
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 6, 2014
From performing for President Clinton, the NY Mets, and the Queen of England, to being credited as the comedian who opened the door for female standups on cable TV, in March and April, comedian, writer & animal activistElayne Boosler will bring her one-of-a-kind wit back home with two rare NYC performances on Saturday, March 29 at 9pm and Friday, April 18 at 9pm at STAGE 72 (158 West 72nd Street). Known for her thoughtful & feisty political humor and her love of animals, every show she performs also serves to rescue animals in the city in which she is appearing, with all after show merchandise sold 100% for the benefit of local rescue organizations. So come and laugh, meet some of the best local rescuers after the show, maybe even buy something wonderful and save a life!
Elayne Boosler Sets NYC Performances for March & April
by Tyler Peterson
- Mar 6, 2014
From performing for President Clinton, the NY Mets, and the Queen of England, to being credited as the comedian who opened the door for female standups on cable TV, in March and April, comedian, writer & animal activist Elayne Boosler will bring her one-of-a-kind wit back home with two rare NYC performances on Saturday, March 29 at 9pm and Friday, April 18 at 9pm at STAGE 72 (158 West 72nd Street). Known for her thoughtful & feisty political humor and her love of animals, every show she performs also serves to rescue animals in the city in which she is appearing, with all after show merchandise sold 100% for the benefit of local rescue organizations. So come and laugh, meet some of the best local rescuers after the show, maybe even buy something wonderful and save a life!
Lily Tomlin to Perform at PlayhouseSquare's Ohio Theatre, 3/9
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 21, 2014
Comedienne Lily Tomlin either has the metabolism of a hummingbird or she never sleeps...it's the only plausible explanation of how she's been able to accomplish her uber-prolific number of entertainment credits! From Tomlin's TV to movies, comedy to drama, records to live stand-up, plus theater, writing and animated features...over-achiever Lily has conquered them all.
North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival Welcomes Bruce Vilanch Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 12, 2014
Legendary comedic writer Bruce Vilanch is a last minute addition to this year's North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival. He is set to share 60 minutes of comedic stories on the Arts Center Mainstage at 9:30 p.m. tonight, February 12. Tickets cost $16 in advance and $20 at the door. The Arts Center is located at 300-G East Main St. Tickets and more information can be found at www.nccomedyarts.com.
BWW Reviews: Theater J's YELLOW FACE is Entertaining and Thought-Provoking
by Audrey Liebross
- Feb 9, 2014
YELLOW FACE, appearing at Theater J, is a serio-comedy by David Henry Hwang, based on his involvement in the casting controversy in 1990 regarding Cameron Mackintosh's insistence on having a white actor play a non-white role. The excellent production is well worth seeing.
Jay Leno, Lily Tomlin & Chris Tucker to Headline 2014 Gilda's LaughFest
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 6, 2014
The nation's first-ever community-wide festival of laughter, Gilda's LaughFest, has announced its line-up of talent and shows for the festival's fourth year to be held March 6 to 16, 2014. The headliners announced include: Lily Tomlin, making a special appearance in partnership with Broadway Grand Rapids; Chris Tucker; and LaughFest veterans, Mike Birbiglia, Jim Gaffigan, and Sinbad. This year's Signature Event will feature Emmy award winning comedian, longtime TV personality and late-night talk show host Jay Leno. Several other acts were also announced for LaughFest, along with a '$50,000 Challenge' by five local companies to raise funds for the High Five campaign, which benefits Gilda's Club Grand Rapids Children's cancer, grief, and in school emotional health programs.
BWW Reviews: DISENCHANTED - A Hilarious, Fairytale Lament
by Jimmy Ferraro
- Feb 6, 2014
Before I go any further...THEY LOVED IT! They laughed out loud, whistled and cheered from the moment the show began.
'Bravo!', to the cast, musicians, creatives, and crew of 'DISENCHANTED'.
I will see this one AGAIN and AGAIN!
THIS IS A HIT!
Same Harris to Bring HAM to Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center, 3/22-23
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 5, 2014
The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center proudly presents the Renberg Theatre debut of celebrated singer/actor/author Sam Harris in his acclaimed new solo show, Sam Harris in HAM: Slices of a Life. Harris's career has spanned 30 years as a Broadway, concert, recording, and acting star-and now he adds 'author' to his long list of accomplishments. His new book of the same title is a collection of stories and essays that has garnered rave reviews, as has the show he created from the book.
Liza Minnelli Set for LA Gay & Lesbian Center's CONVERSATIONS WITH COCO, 3/20
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 3, 2014
For the eighth installment of the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's ongoing series, Conversations With Coco-Miss Coco Peru's series of live, unscripted interviews with celebrated performing artists-the L.A. drag legend welcomes the legendary, quadruple-threat entertainer Miss Liza Minnelli to the Center's Renberg Theatre.
Vilanch, Mistretta, Stewart and More Star in MTU's HAIRSPRAY, Beg. Tonight
by David Green
- Jan 31, 2014
Emmy winning actor/comedian Bruce Vilanch joins several Broadway Veterans and the students of Musical Theatre University in their very first fully-staged musical production, HAIRSPRAY, which will be presented for three performances, tonight, January 31 through February 2, at The Helene Galen Performing Arts Center at Rancho Mirage High School.
Vilanch, Mistretta, Stewart And More Star In MTU's HAIRSPRAY 1/31
by David Green
- Jan 29, 2014
Emmy winning actor/comedian Bruce Vilanch joins several Broadway Veterans and the students of Musical Theatre University in their very first fully-staged musical production, HAIRSPRAY, which will be presented for three performances, January 31 through February 2, at The Helene Galen Performing Arts Center at Rancho Mirage High School. Vilanch will reprise his critically acclaimed turn as Edna Turnblad in the Tony Award winning musical, based on the cult film by John Waters, alongside Broadway actors Sal Mistretta, Lisa Robinson and Gwen Stewart, and featuring the talented, young Musical Theatre University students.
Comic Julie Goldman Headlines at L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's Renberg Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 25, 2014
The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center presents one of the hottest young comedians working today: the hilarious Julie Goldman. A star of LOGO's The Big Gay Sketch Show, Goldman returns to the Center's Renberg Theatre tonight, January 25, at 8 p.m. Net proceeds will benefit the full range of the Center's free and low-cost programs and services.
North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival to Welcome Bruce Vilanch, 2/12
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 24, 2014
Legendary comedic writer Bruce Vilanch is a last minute addition to this year's North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival. He is set to share 60 minutes of comedic stories on the Arts Center Mainstage at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12. Tickets cost $16 in advance and $20 at the door. The Arts Center is located at 300-G East Main St. Tickets and more information can be found at www.nccomedyarts.com.
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