Clifford Bell Will Be Honored at Catalina Jazz Club
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2025
Clifford Bell, the late renowned Cabaret Impresario, Director and Producer will be honored and remembered at a musical event entitled, Here’s To Life – A Celebration of Clifford Bell, to be presented at Catalina Jazz Club.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Los Angeles Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Los Angeles Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024
Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Chita Rivera's Final Screen Appearance to Stream in October
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2024
“Studio One Forever,” Marc Saltarelli’s award-winning documentary about the iconic gay disco in West Hollywood, including the Backlot cabaret room, will start streaming on all platforms beginning Tuesday, Oct. 8, same day as the Blu-ray release.
Clifford Bell, Cabaret Impresario, Director and Producer, Dies at 68
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2024
Clifford Bell, renowned Cabaret Impresario, Director and Producer, passed away suddenly today, Sunday, September 22, 2024, 68, of natural causes at 7:13 a.m. at CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, with his brother, Bryan Bell, and his longtime friend, Chase Masterson, by his side, publicist Steve Moyer said on behalf of Bell’s family.
Clifford Bell, Beloved Cabaret Director and Producer Passes Away at 67
by Team BWW - Sep 22, 2024
Affectionately known as 'Lawrence of Cabarabia,' Clifford Bell, a leading director and producer in the world of cabaret, concerts, and one-person shows, has passed away. A beloved figure in the entertainment industry for over forty years, Clifford's influence and creativity touched countless lives, both on stage and behind the scenes.
Barbra Streisand Celebration Debuts in Palm Springs
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024
After producing one of L.A.'s most popular annual cabaret events for the last 26 years, prolific cabaret producer Clifford Bell brings a new Palm Springs version of the popular event to the Coachella Valley on Monday, May 6th, 2024 at 7 pm; just in time to celebrate Barbra Streisand's April 24th birthday.
The Les Michaels Memorial Project a Celebration of Life Free Open Mic Comes To Palm Springs Cultural Center
by Kay Kudukis - Feb 14, 2023
Les Michaels, the late Palm Springs resident and cabaret producer and singer who produced and presented Open Mic Cabaret events at various venues in both in Palm Springs and Los Angeles will be honored on what would have been his 72nd birthday as the Palm Springs Cultural Center presents The Les Michaels Memorial Project, A Celebration of Life Free Open Mic, hosted by Gregg Marx, Daytime Emmy Award Winner for 'As The World Turns,' Leslie Tinnaro, star of CVRep's recent hit show, 'Fun Home' and Clifford Bell,acclaimed Cabaret Producer and Director.
The Palm Springs Cultural Center Presents THE LES MICHAELS MEMORIAL PROJECT
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2023
Les Michaels, the late Palm Springs resident and cabaret producer and singer who produced and presented Open Mic Cabaret events at various venues in both in Palm Springs and Los Angeles will be honored on what would have been his 72nd birthday as the Palm Springs Cultural Center presents The Les Michaels Memorial Project, A Celebration of Life Free Open Mic.
Fundraisers To Be Held In Honor of Cabaret Producer/Singer Les Michaels
by Kay Kudukis - Jan 23, 2023
Les Michaels, a cabaret producer and singer in Palm Springs and Los Angeles who presented an ongoing popular Open Mic Cabaret Series at the Arthur Newman Theatre at the Joslyn Center in Palm Desert for many years, passed away unexpectedly on November 3, 2022 of a heart attack. Les Michaels is survived by his husband, Rick Valencia.
Gregg Marx and Bonnie Gilgallon Will Co-Host Les Michaels Memorial Concert This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2023
Les Michaels, a cabaret producer and singer in Palm Springs and Los Angeles who presented an ongoing popular Open Mic Cabaret Series at the Arthur Newman Theatre at the Joslyn Center in Palm Desert for many years, passed away unexpectedly on November 3, 2022 of a heart attack. Les Michaels is survived by his husband, Rick Valencia.
Les Michaels Memorial Concert Will Be Held at the Arthur Newman Theatre Next Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2023
Les Michaels, a cabaret producer and singer in Palm Springs and Los Angeles who presented an ongoing Open Mic Cabaret Series at the Arthur Newman Theatre in the Joslyn Center in Palm Desert for many years, passed away unexpectedly on November 3, 2022 of a heart attack. Les Michaels is survived by his husband, Rick Valencia.