Mercedes Ruehl News

Brian Gallagher and his wife, Megan Hilty, will arrive at Julie Halston's for a chat...maybe Megan and Julie will tell us if gentlemen really do prefer blondes.

The gifted stars of the legendary musical THE PRODUCERS will spend some time with the Queen of Comedy on VIRTUAL HALSTON'S February 12th episode.

VIRTUAL HALSTON continues a great run of entertainment with its ongoing commitment to bringing viewers the most fascinating and fabulous guests.

Many British screen stars may seem to have burst on to the screen as comparative unknowns, except to theatre devotees who knew them already from the stage. What follows is a list of five actors from five storied plays whom I managed to catch live before celluloid fame came to call.

Julie's focus on VIRTUAL HALSTON these days seems to be all about being funny

Notables from President Bill Clinton and Whoopi Goldberg to musicians Wynton Marsalis and Sting joined together on Sunday, Jan 24th to “Save Birdland”.  During the fundraising concert the Broadway community was treated to “All That Jazz” starring the original Velmas of Chicago, Chita Rivera and Bebe Neuwirth.

The fundraising campaign for Birdland Jazz Club will conclude on January 24th with a free streaming concert titled Save Birdland: A Celebration of Music, History and Community.

Two of Broadway's brightest comedic actors come together on January 22nd for some chat that is guaranteed to be a laugh riot... but there is bound to be some serious chat, too.

And the hits just keep on coming!

The fundraising campaign for Birdland Jazz Club will conclude on January 24th with a free streaming concert titled Save Birdland: A Celebration of Music, History and Community.

Gianni Valenti, Jim Caruso and Tom D'Angora go into overtime trying to save Birdland from closure.

Former President Bill Clinton, Tony Award-winner Leslie Odom, Jr., Tony-nominee Jeff Daniels, Clive Davis, Elvis Costello, and more have signed on for a concert fundraiser to save iconic New York venue Birdland.

Julie Halston will welcome John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey to her show this week, and you can bet there will be music...

Friends of Bay Street, the group formed to build Bay Street Theater a new home, have hired Stephen Hamilton as the new Director of External Affairs. He comes to this position with many years as a successful arts administrator, as well as being one of the original co-founders of Bay Street Theater itself. Most recently, he served as the Acting Executive Director of the Sag Harbor Cinema.

Two unique talents come together online when Julie Halston welcomes John Tartaglia to be her guest on the January 8th episode of VIRTUAL HALSTON.

What happens when two funny women get together for an online chat? Check out VIRTUAL HALSTON on New Year's Day to find out!

Julie Halston welcomes two of the all-time great singers to her show and they just happen to be related.

Broadway actress/comedienne Julie Halston has come to a laptop near you! After ranting and raving on stages and cocktail parties, the comedy queen hosts 'Virtual Halston,' a weekly hour-long gab-fest spotlighting her famous friends.

When one of the greats welcomes one of the greats, bring your smelling salts.

Barrington Stage Company has announced the 2020 Associate Artists – lighting designer David Lander, director/choreographer Jeffrey Page and actress Alysha Umphress. The Associate Artists program’s honorees include choreographer Joshua Bergasse, director Joe Calarco, costume designer Jen Caprio, and more.