Bernie Furshpan

SUPERSIZED WOMEN OF COMEDY Will Present Mother's Day Shows at Little Victory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026

The Little Victory Theatre will present SUPERSIZED WOMEN OF COMEDY, featuring Mary Dimino, Carolann Valentino, Randi Simon Lupo, Tracy Rosenberg, and Randi Kaplan in a Mother's Day stand-up, song, and sketch comedy event in Staten Island.

SUPERSIZED COMEDY Comes to Rochester Fringe This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2023

SUPERSIZED COMEDY is slated for three performances at Club SOTA, School of the Arts Theater. Learn more about the performance and how to get tickets here!

Interview: Eric Michael Gillett of The American Songbook Association Celebrates Eric Michael Gillett at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 2, 2022

The American Songbook Association has a new award named after its founder, and they will give it to Eric Michael Gillett, who has earned it.

Hal Linden And Bernie Koppel Will Lead A Reading Of TWO JEWS, TALKING At The Triad Theater In April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2022

The Triad Theater in NYC will present a hilarious staged reading, in an iconic way, with Emmy, Tony, and Golden Globe award-winning duo in this side-splitting piece written by Ed Weinberger! Television veterans Hal Linden (Barney Miller) and Bernie Koppel (Love Boat) star in Two Jews, Talking at The Triad Theater for 3 shows only.

Hal Linden and Bernie Koppel to Star in the NYC Debut of TWO JEWS, TALKING at The Triad Theater
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 6, 2022

Television buffs unite! Hal Linden and Bernie Koppel are touring with a two-hander, and it is playing The Triad, starting April 7th.

MetropolitanZoom Will Host Free Online Fan Appreciation Party
by Stephen Mosher - Jan 13, 2022

MetropolitanZoom creator Bernie Furshpan will be joined by Mrs. Furshpan, Joanne, in a fee online celebration of the fans that have MetropolitanZoom a hit.

Meri Ziev Will Encore NEW WORDS At Don't Tell Mama January 29 and 30
by Stephen Mosher - Jan 6, 2022

Florida-based cabaret performer and driveway concert sensation Meri Ziev returns to Manhattan with her debut club act NEW WORDS.

SUPERSIZED WOMEN OF COMEDY Set for Metropolitan Zoom This Saturday
by Gigi Gervais - Dec 4, 2021

Metropolitan Zoom and producer Bernie Furshpan presents Supersized Women of Comedy  in a live virtual venue experience with an exclusive VIP meet and greet after the show.  Supersized Women of Comedy explores perceived beauty standards of society through stand up, improv, unique characters and musical comedy.

SUPERSIZED COMEDY: They're FLABulous! Will Be Performed On Metropolitan Zoom
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2021

Metropolitan Zoom and producer Bernie Furshpan presents SUPERSIZED COMEDY: They're FLABulous! in a live premium virtual venue experience, with full service, including pre-show entertainment and meet and greet at the end of the show.  

BWW Review: Eric Michael Gillett Rises To The Occasion With WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE On MetropolitanZoom
by Stephen Mosher - Aug 31, 2021

There may not have been any cake, but Eric Michael Gillett brought all the sweetness himself in this perfect presentation of what cabaret could be, if everyone let it.

BWW Review: CHARLOTTE LIBOV Is a Hit On Her First Cabaret Outing on MetropolitanZoom
by Bernie Siben - Aug 9, 2021

Charlotte Libov, a winner of MetropolitanZoom's 2021 giveaway contest, delivered a fun and pleasant collection of songs from the Broadway, film, and pop repertoires.

Charlotte Libov Will Perform I WROTE THE BOOK, Streaming Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2021

The title of the show is a nod to Libov's career as a writer, which has included regular bylines in the New York Times, as well as multiple award-winning books, and a professional speaking career.

Mary Dimino Will Debut SUPERSIZED COMEDY on Metropolitan Zoom This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2021

Metropolitan Zoom and producer Bernie Furshpan will present SUPERSIZED COMEDY: They're FLABulous!   MAC award winning comedian Mary Dimino's latest creation is set to debut Saturday May 8th on the premiere virtual venue.

BWW Review: Rosemary Loar Soars to Jazzy Heights In CLOSE ENOUGH FOR LOVE
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 18, 2021

Rosemary Loar made her MetropolitanZoom debut last night to an impressive crowd from lands far and wide... and weren't they happy they tuned in.

Metropolitan Zoom Celebrates One Year Anniversary With A Free Online Bash
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2021

Bernie Furshpan, creator of online nightclub/virtual performance platform, MetropolitanZoom, and his sidekick, Joanne Camilleri-Furshpan, are throwing a free, one-year anniversary show on Sunday, April 11 at 7PM EST online from Studio A in Long Island City. 

Trip Kennedy's Comedic Musical Triumph THE BOOK OF MEL Returns With A Diva Twist
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2021

Before Trip Kennedy's debut  performance of his latest cabaret creation “The Book Of Mel” was over, Bernie Furshpan, producer for Metropolitan Zoom,  booked it  for a new date and  suggested the theme could be developed as a series-- “because there is just so much great Mel Brooks material and cabaret is the place to do it!”

MetropolitanZoom Presents Teresa McClean with Chris Ruggiero Live
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2021

MetropolitanZoom has announced the latest addition to their line-up of virtual performances featuring two of New York's most engaging young entertainers.

THE THEATRE WILL SURVIVE Benefit For The Actors Fund is Now Available On Demand
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2020

For anyone who missed the August 31st Zoom debut of the video, a?oeThe Theatre Will Survivea?? (Lyrics: Michael Colby/Music & Orchestrations: Ned Paul Ginsburg) you can now enjoy it on Vimeo, along with a talk back with many of the stars who contributed their talents to the video, all of which benefits The Actors Fund.

Theater Resources Unlimited Announces Continued TRU Community Gatherings Via Zoom
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2020

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) hosts weekly Community Gatherings every Friday at 4:30pm via Zoom, to explore the creation of art and theater in the time of COVID-19. Ask questions, bring answers, be part of a community - it's an opportunity to network with theater professionals and talk about keeping theater alive during these challenging times. To reserve a spot and receive the Zoom invitation, email TRUnltd@aol.com with 'Zoom Me' in the subject line.

BWW Review: Danny Bacher IN THE HOUSE On MetropolitanZoom Is In The Pocket
by Stephen Mosher - Jun 22, 2020

Jazz great Danny Bacher is working online at METROPOLITANZOOM these days and it's working just fine for everyone.