Nora Ephron News

This fall actress and singer Emily Bergl, star of Broadway, films, and 'Desperate Housewives,' garnered raves from critics and sold out audiences for her debut cabaret at the Oak Room. Stephen Holden of the NY Times declared Ms. Bergl to be 'a natural stage entertainer who suggests a multiple exposure of Carol Burnett, Bette Midler and Madonna, without really resembling any of them' and 'a gust of fresh air that could knock you off your feet.' By popular demand, Ms. Bergl will reprise her cabaret show, 'Kidding on the Square,' for five Monday nights only, November 21 through December 19 at the Oak Room at the Algonquin Hotel.

Daryl Roth, producer of LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE, today announced that Chicago's premier engagement of LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE, which kicked off the show's first national tour on Sep. 18, 2011, is extended by popular demand through Jan. 1, 2012 at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut St.) and Dawn Wells (Gilligan's Island) joins the star-studded cast on Dec. 6, 2011. Individual tickets are on sale now.

Fanny Brice, America's Funny Girl and Love, Loss, and What I Wore will be the final two shows of Asolo Repertory Theatre's 53rd season.

Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron's hit Off Broadway show, Love, Loss, and What I Wore, welcomed its newest cast, including comedian and journalist Jenny Allen (I Got Sick Then I Got Better), Broadway actress Maddie Corman (Next Fall), TV and stage veteran Eve Plumb ('The Brady Bunch'), and TV newcomer Amanda Setton ('Gossip Girl,' 'One Life to Live') on Thursday, November 3. They join returning cast member Zuzanna Szadkowski ('Gossip Girl'). The new cast performs through December 4, 2011.

Producer Daryl Roth announced today that stand up comedian and writer Jenny Allen (I Got Sick Then I Got Better), TV and stage veteran Eve Plumb ('The Brady Bunch') and 'Gossip Girl' actress Amanda Setton will join the upcoming cast of the hit Off Broadway show Love, Loss, and What I Wore. They join current cast member Zuzanna Szadkowski ('Gossip Girl'), who will stay on for her fourth cast, and previously announced cast member Maddie Corman (Next Fall) in a run that begins Wednesday, November 2 through Sunday, December 4 at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43 Street).

Bob Egan Entertainment is proud to present Broadway, film and 'Desperate Housewives' actress Emily Bergl at Bob Egan's Cabaret Supper Club, Friday, October 14 and Saturday October 15 at 8:30 pm. Tickets are $40.

DGA President Taylor Hackford today announced the host and presenters for the eighth Directors Guild of America Honors, to be held at the DGA Theater in New York City on Thursday, October 13, 2011 and followed by an after-party at Nobu 57.

DGA President Taylor Hackford today announced the host and presenters for the eighth Directors Guild of America Honors, to be held at the DGA Theater in New York City on Thursday, October 13, 2011 and followed by an after-party at Nobu 57.

LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE cast members featuring Nora Dunn, Felicia Fields, Roni Geva, Katie O'Brien and Barbara Robertson perform at Petterino's (150 N. Dearborn St., Chicago), the downtown theater district go-to restaurant, for 'Monday Night Live' on Monday, Oct. 10 beginning at 7:30 p.m., in addition to the singers who regularly showcase their talent during the cabaret-style 'open mic' showcase.

Daryl Roth, producer of LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE, has announced that Chicago's own Cindy Gold and Whitney White will join the cast of the Chicago production beginning Oct. 25, 2011. Also starring in the Chicago engagement are Taylor Miller (All My Children), beginning Oct. 25, Loretta Swit (MASH), beginning Nov. 8 and original Chicago cast member Roni Geva.

Love, Loss, and What I Wore celebrates its landmark two-year anniversary this week as it welcomes its newest cast!

LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE cast members featuring Nora Dunn, Felicia Fields, Roni Geva, Katie O'Brien and Barbara Robertson perform at Petterino's (150 N. Dearborn St., Chicago), the downtown theater district go-to restaurant, for 'Monday Night Live' on Monday, Oct. 10 beginning at 7:30 p.m., in addition to the singers who regularly showcase their talent during the cabaret-style 'open mic' showcase.

Bob Egan Entertainment is proud to present Broadway, film and 'Desperate Housewives' actress Emily Bergl at Bob Egan's Cabaret Supper Club, Friday, October 14 and Saturday October 15 at 8:30 pm. Tickets are $40.

Producer Daryl Roth announced today that three-time Tony Award nominee Dee Hoty (Footloose; Mamma Mia) and TV and stage regulars Samantha Mathis (American Psycho; 33 Variations) and Concetta Tomei ('Providence'; Lincoln Center's Clean House), will join the next cast of the hit Off Broadway show Love, Loss, and What I Wore. Current cast member Zuzanna Szadkowski ('Gossip Girl') will stay on, also joining previously announced actress and TV personality La La Anthony ('La La's Full Court Life') in a run that begins Wednesday, October 5 through November 6, 2011 at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43 Street).

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and an all-star line-up of performers, including Angela Lansbury, James Naughton, Kelli O'Hara, Elaine Paige, Colin Donnell, Marilu Henner, Gala Co-Chairmen Theodore S. Chapin & Marva A. Smalls and more honored Sir Howard Stringer with the American Theatre Wing last night, September 26. Celebrity guests included Samuel L. Jackson & LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Judith Light, Lucie Arnaz, Nora Ephron & Nick Pileggi, Jane & Morley Safer, Jim Dale, William Ivey Long, Susan Fales-Hill, Mario Buatta, Ted Hartley & Dina Merrill, Melissa & Chappy Morris and Susan Patricoff. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below!

Cinnabar Theater presents the 'She Loves Me,' the charming musical adaptation from the Hungarian 1936 play 'Parfumerie,' by Miklos Laszlo. Directed by Elly Lichenstein, with musical direction by Mary Chun, the production opens Sept. 9 and continues with performances through Sept. 25, 2011.

Broadway veterans Brandi Burkhardt and Robert Torti are set to lead the upcoming Pasadena Playhouse reading of SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE. The duo joins previously announced Marissa Jaret Winokur, who will play Becky in the project.