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Date of Death: August 20, 2012 (95)

Birth Place: Lima, OH, USA

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Kathleen Madigan Set for Paramount Theatre, 4/4
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 11, 2013

Kathleen Madigan's Madigan Again tour is coming to Paramount Theatre Friday, April 4, 2014 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $34.50 - $39.50(price inclusive of parking/facility fee) and go on-sale Friday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. at www.tickethorse.com, the Pepsi Center Box Office or by calling 303.53.HORSE.

Pink Martini to Bring Holiday Show to Gallo Center, 12/3
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 7, 2013

They get their wish at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, December 3, when Pink Martini, with singer China Forbes, will present a holiday show that deftly mixes American standards including "White Christmas" and "We Three Kings" with holiday songs from such countries as Italy, Israel and the Ukraine.

The Four King Cousins Reunite for First Concert in Three Decades
by Robert Diamond - Oct 21, 2013

The Four King Cousins featuring Tina Cole (My Three Sons), the dynamic vocal quartet who captivated audiences on television for more than two decades on The Tonight Show, The Hollywood Palace, The Jonathan Winters Show, and on their family's classic musical variety series The King Family Show, amongst countless other appearances, have reunited for a special concert performance in support of their new retrospective CD release, More Today Than Yesterday: Classic Songs of the 60's & 70's.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at the Star of Cutting Ball Theater's SIDEWINDERS, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2013

Cutting Ball Theater opens its 15th season with the World Premiere of SIDEWINDERS by Basil Kreimendahl. M. Graham Smith makes his main stage directing debut at Cutting Ball with SIDEWINDERS, featuring DavEnd, Sara Moore, Donald Currie, and Norman Muñoz. SIDEWINDERS plays tonight, October 18 through November 17 (Press opening: October 24) at the Cutting Ball Theater in residence at EXIT on Taylor (277 Taylor Street) in San Francisco. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the star below!

UCLA to Host An Evening with George Chakiris, 11/16
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 16, 2013

UCLA Film & Television Archive salutes the extraordinary career of actor, singer and dancer George Chakiris in this exciting screening and discussion. Trained in Los Angeles, Chakiris first distinguished himself as a dancer in Hollywood films, displaying an athleticism and grace that helped bring renown to West Coast dance styles. Best known for his Academy Award-winning performance in West Side Story (1961), Chakiris has enjoyed a multi-faceted, international career on stage, screen and television. This program assembles a selection of his sparkling television appearances drawn from the Archive's holdings, including excerpts from "The Garry Moore Show" (1961), "The Dinah Shore Chevy Show" (1962) and "The Andy Williams Show" (1967), followed by a screening of Jacques Demy's The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967), foregrounding Chakiris' command of song, dance…and our attention. Chakiris won a Golden Globe and an Oscar for the role of Bernardo in the film and in Nov 2012, Chakiris received what many refer to as the highest honor in Hollywood - His Hand & Foot Prints were placed in cement (with colleagues Rita Moreno and Russ Tamblyn and placed along side friend and co-star, Natalie Wood) for all history in connection with the 50th anniversary of classic film West Side Story which premiered at Grauman's 50 years ago.

Famed Female Impersonator Returns to San Fran with RANDY ROBERTS LIVE!, Now thru 11/2
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2013

Famed female impersonator Randy Roberts returns to San Francisco by popular demand with two not-to-be-missed shows in two different venues. Beginning with a limited engagement of only 12 performances of Randy's signature show RANDY ROBERTS LIVE! at the Alcove Theatre - 414 Mason St. (at Geary St.), 5th Floor, in SF 94102 - Oct. 10 - Nov. 2, 2013 (Thurs. Fri. & Sat. - 9:00 pm).

Comix At Foxwoods Welcomes Back Kathleen Madigan Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2013

Last appearing at Foxwoods Resort Casino in September 2012, the hilarious comedy veteran, Kathleen Madigan, will return for one standup performance tonight, Sept. 27 at 9 p.m.

Julien's Auctions Presents Phyllis Diller Exclusive Property Memorabilia Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2013

Julien's Auctions, the world's premier celebrity and entertainment memorabilia auction house, announced the exclusive auction of property from the life and career of the first lady of stand-up comedy, Phyllis Diller today, September 22, 2013. The pop culture icon and comedian was known for decades for her self-deprecating humor. In the 1960s, her fame skyrocketed and she appeared on several of Bob Hope's television specials, USO tours and three movies. Her signature blonde wig, long cigarette holder and loud cackling laugh has yet to be duplicated, giving her a place in comedic history as the very first female trailblazer of her time.

MargOH! Channing to Bring New Show to The Duplex, 10/23 & 26
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 19, 2013

Drag star MargOH! Channing is back with an all new show aptly titled 'MargOH! Sings the Booze' October 23 and 26 9:30PM at the world famous Duplex Cabaret,61 Christopher St, NY,NY. The evening is directed by Thom Fogarty with Musical Direction by Tracy Stark. Tickets are on sale nowhttp://margohsingsthebooze.brownpapertickets.com/

Julien's Auctions Presents Phyllis Diller Exclusive Property Memorabilia, 9/22
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 18, 2013

Julien's Auctions, the world's premier celebrity and entertainment memorabilia auction house, announced the exclusive auction of property from the life and career of the first lady of stand-up comedy, Phyllis Diller on Sunday, September 22, 2013. The pop culture icon and comedian was known for decades for her self-deprecating humor. In the 1960s, her fame skyrocketed and she appeared on several of Bob Hope's television specials, USO tours and three movies. Her signature blonde wig, long cigarette holder and loud cackling laugh has yet to be duplicated, giving her a place in comedic history as the very first female trailblazer of her time.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at the Star of Cutting Ball Theater's SIDEWINDERS
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2013

Cutting Ball Theater opens its 15th season with the World Premiere of SIDEWINDERS by Basil Kreimendahl. M. Graham Smith makes his main stage directing debut at Cutting Ball with SIDEWINDERS, featuring DavEnd, Sara Moore, Donald Currie, and Norman Muñoz. SIDEWINDERS plays October 18 through November 17 (Press opening: October 24) at the Cutting Ball Theater in residence at EXIT on Taylor (277 Taylor Street) in San Francisco. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the star below!

Famed Female Impersonator Returns to San Fran with RANDY ROBERTS LIVE!, 10/10-11/2
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2013

Famed female impersonator Randy Roberts returns to San Francisco by popular demand with two not-to-be-missed shows in two different venues. Beginning with a limited engagement of only 12 performances of Randy's signature show RANDY ROBERTS LIVE! at the Alcove Theatre - 414 Mason St. (at Geary St.), 5th Floor, in SF 94102 - Oct. 10 - Nov. 2, 2013 (Thurs. Fri. & Sat. - 9:00 pm).

NPR's Ari Shapiro Performs at BSO Gala Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2013

Signaling the start of the social season, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) will hold its annual Gala Concert tonight, September 7 at 8:30 p.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. This year's Gala will be led by BSO Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly. The concert features the band Pink Martini with vocalist Storm Large, who will collaborate with the BSO for an intoxicating mix of cabaret, samba, jazz and Hollywood musicals. National Public Radio's news correspondent Ari Shapiro, a frequent guest vocalist with Pink Martini, will perform.

Cutting Ball Theater to Open 15th Season with World Premiere of SIDEWINDERS, 10/18-11/17
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 6, 2013

Cutting Ball Theater opens its 15th season with the World Premiere of SIDEWINDERS by Basil Kreimendahl. M. Graham Smith makes his main stage directing debut at Cutting Ball with SIDEWINDERS, featuring DavEnd, Sara Moore,Donald Currie, and Norman Muñoz. SIDEWINDERS plays October 18 through November 17 at the Cutting Ball Theater in residence at EXIT on Taylor (277 Taylor Street) in San Francisco. For tickets ($10-50) and more information, the public may visitcuttingball.com or call 415-525-1205.

NPR's Ari Shapiro to Perform at BSO Gala, 9/7
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2013

Signaling the start of the social season, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) will hold its annual Gala Concert on Saturday, September 7 at 8:30 p.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. This year's Gala will be led by BSO Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly. The concert features the band Pink Martini with vocalist Storm Large, who will collaborate with the BSO for an intoxicating mix of cabaret, samba, jazz and Hollywood musicals. National Public Radio's news correspondent Ari Shapiro, a frequent guest vocalist with Pink Martini, will perform.

Julien's to Auction PHYLLIS DILLER Memorabilia, 9/22
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 21, 2013

Julien's Auctions, the world's premier celebrity and entertainment memorabilia auction house, announced the exclusive auction of property from the life and career of the first lady of stand-up comedy, Phyllis Diller on Sunday, September 22, 2013.

Pink Martini to Perform at Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's Annual Gala, 9/7
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 13, 2013

Signaling the start of the social season, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) will hold its annual Gala Concert on Saturday, September 7 at 8:30 p.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. This year's Gala will be led by BSO Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly. The concert features the band Pink Martini, who will collaborate with the BSO for an intoxicating mix of cabaret, samba, jazz and Hollywood musicals.

FIVE LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE & More Set for Uptown Players' 3rd Annual Pride Performing Arts Festival
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 24, 2013

Uptown Players, a professional theater group located in the Uptown area of Dallas, has announced its programming for the 3rd annual Dallas Pride Performing Arts Festival. From September 5 - 14, 2013, Uptown Players will present a nine-day festival of plays, staged readings and cabaret acts celebrating Dallas Gay Pride.

BWW Interview: 'Wow, Wow, Wow, Fellas' Klea Blackhurst is Goodspeed's Dolly!
by Joseph F. Panarello - Jul 17, 2013

Klea Blackhurst talks about her career, Jerry Herman and starring in HELLO, DOLLY! at the Goodspeed Opera House

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