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Tony-Winner Jay Johns Joins IT'S MAGIC as New Host Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2013

Due to a new filming conflict, Michael Carbonaro, has had to step down from the role of host for the annual 'It's Magic!' show. However, Producers Milt Larsen and Terry Hill are very fortunate to have been able to secure Tony Award winning ventriloquist Jay Johnson as his replacement to perform in a...


The McCallum Theatre Presents The Razor Sharp Wit Of Funny Lady Paula Poundstone Photo The McCallum Theatre Presents The Razor Sharp Wit Of Funny Lady Paula Poundstone
by David Green - October 17, 2017

The McCallum Theatre presents Paula Poundstone, from the #1 rated NPR show, Wait Wait Don't Tell Me on Sunday, November 5, at 7:00pm. Paula's wry observations spark impromptu dialogue and guarantee riotous laughter. Armed with nothing but a stool, a microphone and a can of Diet Pepsi, Paula can fi...


Kathy Najimy to Bring Solo Show to Feinstein's at the Nikko Next Month
by Tyler Peterson - December 19, 2014

Actress, feminist and activist Kathy Najimy brings Lift Up Your Skirt, an in-progress, semi- autobiographical show to Feinstein's at the Nikko for two performances only - Friday, January 9 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, January 10 (7 p.m.). Lift Up Your Skirt will feature some true stories of Kathy's upside...


Creative Team Set for 20th Annual SCREEN ACTORS GUILD Awards
by Caryn Robbins - December 09, 2013

Executive Producer Kathy Connell vividly remembers the 14 months leading up to the inaugural Screen Actors Guild Awards® ceremony....


LYPSINKA! THE BOXED SET Will Return to The Connelly Theatre This Summer
by Tyler Peterson - April 20, 2015

A glamorous dose of the legendary Lypsinka, John Epperson's iconic creation, will once again be doled out this summer when the acclaimed LYPSINKA! THE BOXED SET returns for a limited Off-Broadway engagement. LYPSINKA! THE BOXED SET will be performed Wednesday, July 22nd through Saturday, September ...


WAKE UP with BWW 9/17/2015 - OLD TIMES with Clive Owen, THE CHRISTIANS, CRY-BABY and More!
by Jessica Khan - September 17, 2015

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: OLD TIMES brings Clive Owen to Broadway, THE CHRISTIANS takes faith off-Broadway, and CRY-BABY has a reunion!...


DVR Alert: THE BAND WAGON's Tracey Ullman Appears on 'The Tonight Show'
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2014

Tracey Ullman, currently starring in the New York City Center Encores! production of The Band Wagon, will make a special appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' tonight, November 13. The show also includes appearances by The Hunger Games star Josh Hutcherson and musical guest Echosmit...


Cast Announced for New Civil Rights Musical BRIDGES at The TimesCenter
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2017

Prospect Theater Company in association with Amas Musical Theatre will present a one-night-only concert presentation of Bridges: A New Musical on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 8pm at The TimesCenter....


Comedian Paula Poundstone to Headline Capitol Center for the Arts Tonight Photo Comedian Paula Poundstone to Headline Capitol Center for the Arts Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2018

Comedian Paula Poundstone is coming to the Capitol Center for the Arts today, January 26....


Lypsinka to Return to Provincetown This Weekend at the Crown & Anchor
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2016

Producer Rick Murray's Crown & Anchor Broadway Series continues its 2016 season at Town Hall in Provincetown, MA when Lypsinka returns to Provincetown for the first time in 19 years with the acclaimed Lypsinka! The Boxed Set for one performance only, Saturday, August 6 at 8:30 p.m....


Comedians Judy Gold & Bruce Vilanch Coming to The Alden in McLean, 11/7
by Tyler Peterson - October 08, 2015

The Alden in McLean bring the NSFW (not safe for work) humor of Judy Gold and Bruce Vilanch for a late show at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7. Tickets are $35, $20 for McLean Community Center (MCC) tax district residents. The Alden is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue, inside MCC....


Miners Alley presents 'Parallel Lives' Jan 31 - Mar 9 in Golden
by Robert Diamond - January 29, 2014

With boundless humor, 'Parallel Lives' reexamines the ongoing quest to find parity and love in a contest handicapped by capricious gods-or in this case, goddesses. We are pleased to reunite the original cast: two women playing 36 different characters....


Robert Klein to Bring Evening of Comedy & Music to Feinstein's at the Nikko
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2016

Legendary actor, comedian and singer Robert Klein will present an evening of comedy and music at Feinstein's at the Nikko for two performances only - Today, October 19 (7 p.m.) and Thursday, October 20 (8 p.m.)....


Steven Wright Comes to Playhouse Square Today
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2017

My biography:  I was born.  When I was 23 I started telling jokes.  Then I started going on television and doing films.  That's still what I am doing.  The end. ...


Scoop: Roger Rees, Tracey Ullman, Michael McKean, & Laura Osnes & More Join Cast of Encores! THE BAND WAGON
by Nicole Rosky - October 06, 2014

This just in! Previously announced Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell will be joined by Tony Award winner Roger Rees, seven-time Emmy Award winner Tracey Ullman, Academy Award nominee Michael McKean, Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes, Tony Award nominee Michael Berresse, and Don Stephenson in The ...


Steven Wright Comes to Playhouse Square 2/3
by A.A. Cristi - January 18, 2017

My biography:  I was born.  When I was 23 I started telling jokes.  Then I started going on television and doing films.  That's still what I am doing.  The end. ...


Kathleen Madigan Brings BOTHERING JESUS TOUR to Denver's Paramount Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - October 31, 2016

 Kathleen Madigan's Bothering Jesus Tour comes to Denver's Paramount Theatre on Saturday, May 6th, 2017 at 8:00 PM.  Tickets go on sale Friday, November 4th at 10:00 AM, Tickets are $39.50, $49.50, and $59.50 and can be purchased online at AltitudeTickets.com or by phone at 303-893-TIXS....


Comedian Steven Wright Returning to The Orleans Showroom, 6/17-18
by Tyler Peterson - May 18, 2016

?Steven Wright, the Academy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated comedian known for his trademark satire, absurdist one-liners, monotone voice and deadpan delivery, will return to The Orleans Showroom June 17 and 18....


Kravis Center Offers A Nonstop Series Of Magical Concerts, Shows & Special Events Thi Photo Kravis Center Offers A Nonstop Series Of Magical Concerts, Shows & Special Events This Winter
by A.A. Cristi - December 07, 2017

The dynamic 26th annual season continues at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts with nonstop concerts, shows and holiday presentations for every audience and all entertainment preferences throughout December and January:...


Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Jessica Fontana, David Greenspan, Zak Resnick & More Join Transport Group's ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
by Nicole Rosky - October 16, 2015

Transport Group has announced that casting has been completed for its upcoming revival of Once Upon a Mattress, which stars Jackie Hoffman (On the Town, Difficult People, Hairspray) as Princess Winnifred and John "Lypsinka"Epperson (Lypsinka's The Boxed Set, The Passion of the Crawford) as Queen Agg...


Tony Sheldon Replaces Roger Rees in Encores! THE BAND WAGON
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2014

Tony Award nominee Tony Sheldon (Priscilla Queen of the Desert) has joined the cast of the Encores! Special Event The Band Wagon in the role of Jeffrey Cordova, an egotistical British director. (Roger Rees, previously announced in the role, is no longer available.) The Band Wagon cast stars Tony Awa...


Joy Behar to Sub for Whoopi Goldberg on THE VIEW Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - January 09, 2015

According to The New York Post, former co-host Joy Behar will return to THE VIEW next week, subbing for Whoopi Goldberg. Behar will appear on ABC's long-running daytime talk show on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday....


Dr. Susan Block to Launch THE BONOBO WAY with Soiree, Free Kindle Books This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2014

?Broadcasting live from Bonoboville at LAX, The Dr. Susan Block Show will celebrate the launch of renowned and controversial sexologist Dr. Susan Block's much anticipated, internationally acclaimed new book this Saturday night, November 8, 2014....


DVR Alert: THE BAND WAGON's Tracey Ullman Appears on 'The Tonight Show'
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2014

Tracey Ullman, currently starring in the New York City Center Encores! production of The Band Wagon, will make a special appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' tonight, November 13. The show also includes appearances by The Hunger Games star Josh Hutcherson and musical guest Echosmit...


Deni Bechard to Guest on Next DR. SUSAN BLOCK SHOW, 11/30
by Caryn Robbins - November 27, 2013

This Saturday, November 30th, The Dr. Susan Block Show will observe the 'Thanksgivikkah' holiday weekend with a special live broadcast about the great strides being made in bonobo conservation...






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