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Photo Flash: Together Again! The Cast of THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG Reunites for Actors Fund Benefit
by Julie Musbach - Feb 12, 2019

A 40th Anniversary reunion benefit concert of the 1979 hit Broadway production of They're Playing Our Song was held on Monday, February 11th at 7:30 pm at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th St.). The show starred the Broadway cast members Lucie Arnaz as 'Sonia Walsk' and Robert Klein as 'Vernon Gersch'. Check out photos from the evening below!

Photo Coverage: Inside the THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG 40th Anniversary Concert, Starring Lucie Arnaz and Robert Klein
by Walter McBride - Feb 12, 2019

A 40th Anniversary reunion benefit concert of the 1979 hit Broadway production of They're Playing Our Song was held on Monday, February 11th at 7:30 pm at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th St.). The show starred the Broadway cast members Lucie Arnaz as 'Sonia Walsk' and Robert Klein as 'Vernon Gersch'.

Photo Coverage: Billy Crystal Presented Friars Icon Award by Robert De Niro
by Stephen Sorokoff - Nov 13, 2018

When you enter the Friars Club on 55th street the world immediately becomes a better place. The first space you encounter is the Billy Crystal Room where you hear the laughter and the animated conversations as Friars share stories with one another. Last night in only the 8th time in the Club's 114-year history The Icon Award was presented by Robert De Niro to Billy Crystal at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to a capacity filled New York/Hollywood audience. The Icon Award honors individuals whose extraordinary accomplishment raise the standard of entertainment and positively redefines our culture. Billy is following in the footsteps of entertainment icons Douglas Fairbanks, Cary Grant, Frank Sinatra, Martin Scorsese, and Robert De Niro.

Associates for Cancer Studies Honor Patrick M. Byrne and Nancy O'Dell at 28th Annual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2017

Associates for Breast and Prostate Cancer Studies (ABCs), helmed by president Gloria Gebbia, hosted its annual, star-studded Talk of the Town black-tie gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Gala benefited breast and prostate cancer research at the John Wayne Cancer Institute at Providence Saint John's Health Center. Patrick M. Byrne, founder and CEO of Overstock.com was honored with the Spirit of Hope Award and Entertainment Tonight's co-anchor Nancy O'Dell was recipient of the Spirit of Entertainment Award. Singer/songwriter Bret Michaels performed and actor Taye Diggs hosted.

Ray Romano to Host 11th Annual IMF Comedy Celebration
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2017

The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF), the first and widely respected myeloma-specific foundation in the world, announced today the star-studded lineup for the IMF 11th Annual Comedy Celebration today, November 4 at The Wilshire Ebell Theatre.

Comedian Wali Collins Set for Eagle Theatre 11/4
by Robert Diamond - Oct 21, 2017

Eagle's next installment of Stand-Up Comedy is November 4th @ 7:00PM & 9:30PM, featuring New York's hottest comic, Wali Collins.

Robert Klein to Host 17th Annual New Year's Eve Comedy Extravaganza at Massey Hall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2017

Laugh in the New Year at Massey Hall with the New Year's Eve Comedy Extravaganza! Curated by Yuk Yuk's founder Mark Breslin, the 17th annual New Year's event will be hosted by Tony Award-winning comedy legend Robert Klein (who returns for his first public appearance in Toronto since 2008), and features a host of seven hilarious comedians, to be announced soon!

BWW Review: Chita Rivera & Robert Klein at QPAC
by Marsha Volgyi - Oct 16, 2017

The Sunday matinee performance of Chita Rivera and Robert Klein, on October 8, 2017 at Queensborough Community College's QPAC (Queensborough Performing Arts Center) was sold out. Before either of the two headliners of film and Broadway stepped onto the stage, QPAC's artistic director, Susan Agin, welcomed the audience. Ms. Agin's enthusiastic persona had the audience ready for this show and many of the shows coming up for this season. I found this endearing and personal because she promoted other headliners by playing snippets of these artists' hits and to encourage everyone not to miss these shows. Brilliant! A few of those upcoming artists are Darlene Love, Debbie Boone, Tony Orlando, and many more headliners from that era. The unique feature of this venue is that there are big stars booked, yet also a neighborhood feel of those that attend performances here.

Jim Mendrinos to Headline Comedy Series This October at Playhouse on Park
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2017

Playhouse on Park continues its Season Nine Comedy Series, Presented by Series Sponsor Shop Rite, today, October 14. Tickets are now on sale for the show featuring co-headliners Jim Mendrinos and Carol Montgomery.

Porchlight Music Theatre to Continue Series with NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1939
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2017

Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber have announced the first production in its 2017 2018 season of Chicago's hit musical revue series, New Faces Sing Broadway 1939, hosted by Rob Lindley, directed by Keely Vasquez with music direction by David Fiorello, is Monday, Oct. 23 at Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave in Skokie and Tuesday, Oct. 24 at the Uptown Underground, 4707 N. Broadway at 7:30 p.m.

Comedians Announced for Comedy Night at Playhouse on Park
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2017

Playhouse on Park continues its Season Nine Comedy Series on Saturday, October 14. Tickets are now on sale for the show featuring co-headliners Jim Mendrinos and Carol Montgomery.

Jim Mendrinos to Headline Comedy Series This October at Playhouse on Park
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2017

Playhouse on Park continues its Season Nine Comedy Series, Presented by Series Sponsor Shop Rite, on Saturday, October 14. Tickets are now on sale for the show featuring co-headliners Jim Mendrinos and Carol Montgomery.

Photo Coverage: Madeline Kahn Remembered on the Anniversary of Her 75th Birthday by the Friars Club
by Stephen Sorokoff - Sep 27, 2017

The Tony Award winner (The Sisters Rosensweig) Madeline Kahn was lovingly remembered on what would have been her 75th Birthday by some of her show business friends at the Friars last night and Broadwayworld was there.

THE SECOND CITY Comes to Boulder Theater 2/19
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2017

Tired of looking over your shoulder before telling a funny story that might upset grandpa? Or are you still rebounding from that joke he told at your wedding? Why stress!? Let The Second City take all the risk while you sit back and laugh at our latest sketch comedy and improv revue, LOOK BOTH WAYS BEFORE TALKING, coming to the Boulder Theater. We'll put our signature spin on the things you wish you could bring up in mixed company--just be careful who you share them with when you head back to the office!

Ray Romano to Host 11th Annual IMF Comedy Celebration
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2017

The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF), the first and widely respected myeloma-specific foundation in the world, announced today the star-studded lineup for the IMF 11th Annual Comedy Celebration on Saturday, November 4 at The Wilshire Ebell Theatre.

AT&T Performing Arts Center Announces Off Broadway On Flora 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2017

The nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce the Off Broadway On Flora 2017/2018 season, featuring a diverse range of shows ranging from immersive theatre to improv comedy to searing satire, many of which have enjoyed sold-out success in New York, Chicago and London.

Entertainment Releases Debut Stand-Up Comedy CD by Jamal Doman 'Consequences & Repercussions'
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2017

Uproar Entertainment is excited to announce the release of 'Consequences & Repercussions' by Jamal Doman, recorded live at The Comedy Underground in Seattle, Wash. 'Consequences & Repercussions' immediately exhibits why Jamal Doman is called 'a comedian's comedian' by his peers. He refers to his unique style of comedy as 'sophisticated ghetto.' Jamal says, 'My comedy is much like my personality, I'm from the hood, but I have some sophistication to me.'

MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH & I'M IN THERAPY! Featuring Peter J. Fogel Comes to Lakewood in August
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2017

The international hit comedy My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy!, featuring  Peter J. Fogel, comes to  the Lakewood Cultural Center  in August.

40 Years Ago Tomorrow, Penguin Rep Was Born
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2017

When Penguin Rep Theatre opens its month-long run of COBB, Lee Blessing's play about the legendary baseball player Ty Cobb, today, it will be exactly 40 years to the day since the enterprising company gave its first performance...

Photo Coverage: Friars Club Pays Tribute to Barry Dougherty
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jun 29, 2017

Longtime communications director of the Friars Club was given a heartfelt Bon Voyage in the Milton Berle Room yesterday and many show business notables were present and in video to honor the man who has written most of the published words and history of The Friars for the last 25 years.  Barry Dougherty's words...