Robert Klein News

If you haven't had the chance to catch up on your theater news, look no further than today's recap of all things theater - exclusive features, interviews, reviews and more! - around the Broadway World for the week of May 13!

Robert Klein has built a 40 plus year career on stage, film, and television and will perform in a benefit for the White Plains Performing Arts Center. BWW got a chance to talk to him about his incredible career.

On Friday night, May 3, Tony, Grammy and Emmy nominated actor, singer and comedian Robert Klein made a rare NYC appearance with 'An Evening with Robert Klein' which will showcase his standup comedy and beloved brand of humor and charm. Check out photos from the event below!

Paul Taylor is the last living member of the pantheon that created America's indigenous art of modern dance. At an age when most artists' best work is behind them, Taylor continues to win acclaim for the vibrancy, relevance and power of his recent dances as well as his classics.

Carolines on Broadway, “America's Premier Comedy Nightclub,” announces its all-star line-up of talent for the month of May 2013, highlighted by headliners Donnell Rawlings, “Ashy Larry” from Comedy Central's “Chappelle's Show” and from MTV2's “Guy Code” and “Hip Hop Squares” and E!'s “Chelsea Lately,” May 2 – 5; Rob Stapleton, from Comedy Central's “Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus,” “Mike Epps Presents: Live from Club Nokia,” and the film, Death of a Dynasty,” Mothers' Day Weekend, May 10 – 12; Anthony Jeselnik, star of Comedy Central's “The Jeselnik Offensive” and from the Comedy Central Roasts of Charlie Sheen and Donald Trump, May 16 – 19; Tracy Morgan, from NBC's “30 Rock” and “Saturday Night Live,” Memorial Day Weekend, May 24 – 26; and Jay Pharoah, from NBC's “Saturday Night Live,” May 30 – June 2.

The White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC) has announced that Robert Klein with musical director Bob Stein will present an evening of comedy, theatre and song to benefit the White Plains theatre. The performance is sponsored by Platinum Terrazo, MDM Architecture LLC, Darius Toraby Architects in association with LoHud Comedy, Adam Oliensis, and Richard Cirulli.

The Players Guild of Leonia presents Crazy for You, featuring book by Ken Ludwig and music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin. The production is directed by Chris Watson and runs now through April 28, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Dana Carvey is best known for his Saturday Night Live characters the Church Lady; Hans, of the Hans and Franz body building duo; Garth, Wayne Campbell's (Mike Myers) "Excellent Co-Host" on the immensely popular sketch "Wayne's World," and Weekend Updates Grumpy Old Man. In addition to these characters, Dana has received widespread praise for his uncanny comedic impersonations of such political figures as Ex- President George Bush, H. Ross Perot, Jerry Brown, David Duke and Bob Dole.

Karen Gross-Philadelphia's celebrated cabaret singer, songwriter, and comedienne who recently put down roots in New York City-will debut her all-new show 'Cabaret Mixtape' at 4:30 p.m. today, April 13, 2013 at the premier cabaret venue The Metropolitan Room, 34 W. 22nd Street (between 5th and 6th Aves.), New York City, NY.

The Players Guild of Leonia presents Crazy for You, featuring book by Ken Ludwig and music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin. The production is directed by Chris Watson and runs tonight, April 12-28, 2013.

On June 3, 2013, at the Hudson Theatre, 145 West 44th Street, the American Cancer Society celebrates its 100th birthday with a tribute to the legendary Marvin Hamlisch.

On Friday, May 3 at 7pm at STAGE 72 (158 West 72nd Street), Tony, Grammy and Emmy nominated actor, singer and comedian Robert Klein will make a rare NYC appearance with 'An Evening with Robert Klein' which will showcase his standup comedy and beloved brand of humor and charm.

The Players Guild of Leonia presents Crazy for You, featuring book by Ken Ludwig and music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin. The production is directed by Chris Watson and runs April 12-28, 2013.

The Los Angeles based Festival of New American Musicals was formed specifically to cultivate new American musicals and nurture America's musical youth. SHOWSEARCH, the Festival's nation-wide search for the best ten minute musical written by 16-to-25-year-olds crowned its winners March 23rd in Los Angeles at the Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts, in cooperation with the LAUSD. Check out the photos below!

Paul Taylor is the last living member of the pantheon that created America's indigenous art of modern dance. At an age when most artists' best work is behind them, Taylor continues to win acclaim for the vibrancy, relevance and power of his recent dances as well as his classics.

Karen Gross-Philadelphia's celebrated cabaret singer, songwriter, and comedienne who recently put down roots in New York City-will debut her all-new show 'Cabaret Mixtape' at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2013 at the premier cabaret venue The Metropolitan Room, 34 W. 22nd Street (between 5th and 6th Aves.), New York City, NY.

Al Jarreau's unique vocal style is described as one of the world's most precious treasures. His innovative musical expressions have made him one of the most exciting and critically acclaimed performers of our time, earning him seven Grammy Awards, scores of international music awards, and popular accolades worldwide.

Drew Carey and Martin Mull share their life laugh track with host David Steinberg on INSIDE COMEDY. Tune In Tonight at 11 P.M. ET/PT on SHOWTIME

SHOWTIME presents its critically-acclaimed documentary series INSIDE COMEDY, Monday nights at 11 P.M. ET/PT. The ten, half-hour episodes from comedy forces David Steinberg and Steve Carell, will expand on last year's legendary lineup by adding Drew Carey, Robert Klein, Steve Martin, Martin Mull and Robert Schimmel to the star-studded second season. Check out the teaser below!

Near Water's Edge, the New London Maritime Society's first special exhibition of 2013, features artist Denny Moers's innovative photographic monoprints investigating concepts of water's various manifestations in landscape from dams, rivers, lakes and flooded fields. The exhibition opened January 26, and has been extended to run through March 10, 2013, at the Custom House Maritime Museum, 150 Bank Street, New London, Connecticut.