Jill Whelan

LOVE BOAT Star Jill Whelan Joins Adam Pascal-Helmed DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Harbour Lights Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026

Jill Whelan will join  Harbour Lights Theatre's upcoming production of Dear Evan Hansen as Cynthia Murphy, the mother of Connor and Zoe Murphy.

Photos: LADY PATRIOT Celebrates Opening Night
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 10, 2025

Lady Patriot, a play written and directed by Ted Lange, will play a limited, 12-performance engagement, September 6 - 20, at Theatre Row. The official opening night was held on September 9. Check out photos here!

Fred Grandy and Jill Whelan to Reunite for LADY PATRIOT Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2025

Lady Patriot, a play written and directed by Ted Lange, will play a limited, 12-performance engagement Off-Broadway. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Photos: First Look at I'M NOT RAPPAPORT at The Encore
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024

The Encore Theatre’s production of the Tony Award-winning comedy, I'm Not Rappaport, took to the Maas main stage on April 11 for a limited engagement running until April 21. The production features a star-studded cast including Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan, marking a nostalgic reunion as the trio shares the stage for the first time since their iconic roles on the hit television series, The Love Boat.

Photos: Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, And Jill Whelan Lead I'M NOT RAPPAPORT At The Encore
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2024

The Encore Theatre’s production of the Tony Award-winning comedy, I'm Not Rappaport, which takes to the Maas main stage April 11-21, features a star-studded cast including Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan. See photos from the production.

I'M NOT RAPPAPORT Comes to the Encore Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2024

The Encore Theatre’s upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning  comedy, I'm Not Rappaport, which takes to the Maas main stage April 11-21, will feature a star-studded cast including Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan.

Joyce Bulifant Announced as special Guest Moderator for Q&A After ELECTRICITY Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2021

The perky and adorable classic TV actress Joyce Bulifant is the special guest moderator for the Q&A after the Tuesday, October 19th performance of ELECTRICITY at Oscar's in downtown Palm Springs.

Virtual Theatre This Week: June 7-13, 2021- with Matthew Morrison, Kelli O'Hara, Aaron Tveit and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2021

This week (June 7-13) in live streaming: Matthew Morrison visits Backstage Live, the Next on Stage Season 3 finale, Show of Titles premieres, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, February 11- with Kyle Taylor Parker, Renée Elise Goldsberry and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 11, 2021

Today (February 11) in live streaming: a Love Boat reunion on Stars in the House, Kyle Taylor Parker visits Backstage Live, and more!

VIDEO: The Cast of THE LOVE BOAT Reunites on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 11, 2021

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm ET) with the cast of the beloved series 'The Love Boat'. The cast, including Gavin MacLeod (Captain Stubing), Fred Grandy (Gopher), Ted Lange (Isaac), Bernie Kopell (Doc), Lauren Tewes (Julie), and Jill Whelan (Vicki), will be joined by frequent guest star Charo (April Lopez) to sail back in time and reminisce about their days on board the Pacific Princess and the romance and comedy that ensued.

Gavin MacLeod, Fred Grandy, Ted Lange and More From the Cast of THE LOVE BOAT to Reunite on STARS IN THE HOUSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2021

Today, Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced that the cast of the beloved series “The Love Boat” will join them for a very special reunion on “Stars In The House” on Thursday, February 11 at 8pm ET in support of The Actors Fund. 

Former Child Actors Mackenzie Phillips, Mindy Cohn, Glenn Scarpelli, and Jill Whelan Shared Their Audition Stories on STARS IN THE HOUSE
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2020

Stars in The House, benefiting The Actors Fund, continued Thursday night (8pm) with the Child Stars of TV reunion featuring Mackenzie Phillips (Julie Cooper on 'One Day At A Time'), Glenn Scarpelli (Alex Handris on 'One Day At A Time'), Mindy Cohn (Natalie Green on 'The Facts of Life') and Jill Whelan (Vicki Stubing on 'The Love Boat').

VIDEO: Watch Child Stars of TV on STARS IN THE HOUSE
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2020

Stars in The House continues tonight (8pm) with the Child Stars of TV reunion featuring Mackenzie Phillips (Julie Cooper on 'One Day At A Time'), Glenn Scarpelli (Alex Handris on 'One Day At A Time'), Mindy Cohn (Natalie Green on 'The Facts of Life') and Jill Whelan (Vicki Stubing on 'The Love Boat').

VIDEO: Watch Variety Thursday on STARS IN THE HOUSE- Live Now!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2020

Stars in The House continues today (2pm) with Elaine Brier, Christian Hebel, Brenock O'Connor (Sing Street) and Miss Richfield 1981; and tonight (8pm) with the Child Stars of TV reunion featuring Mackenzie Phillips (Julie Cooper on 'One Day At A Time'), Glenn Scarpelli (Alex Handris on 'One Day At A Time'), Mindy Cohn (Natalie Green on 'The Facts of Life') and Jill Whelan (Vicki Stubing on 'The Love Boat').

STARS IN THE HOUSE Throwback Thursday to Feature Child Stars From THE LOVE BOAT, THE FACTS OF LIFE and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2020

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that they'll bring Throwback Thursday to another level on 'Stars In The House' with a conversation featuring Mackenzie Phillips (Julie Cooper on 'One Day At A Time') and more.

New Media Film Festival Highlights Story And State-Of-The-Art Craft
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2019

On June 4-6, 2019 will take off at The Landmark 10850 W. Pico Blvd. LA CA 90064 the 10th Annual New Media Film Festival, presenting 128 New Media Films & Content from 23 countries across 6 Continents. 47 World Premieres, 9 U.S. Premieres, 20 L.A. Premieres. In a world where technology is ever-evolving, it is a story that will satiate the soul of humans. Not just any story, but stories worth telling. New Media Film Festival year after year strives to produce a festival that highlights and honors the hard working and uprising content creators in the New Media Industry. It highlights the best from the USA, UK, Germany, France, Canada, and Australia amongst many others together with VIP soirees, Q&A's and panels are part of the festival program.

BWW Feature: MAC's Best Female Vocalists Create Camaraderie From Competition With TOGETHER
by Ashley Steves - Dec 15, 2017

This past March, at 2017's MAC Awards, honoring the best of cabaret in New York over the past season, as in most years, there were five nominees for Female Vocalist: Celia Berk, Sally Darling, Meg Flather, Josephine Sanges, and Lisa Viggiano. It's not particularly important, in this case, who won. (Flather did.) If their shared story met the usual expectations, it would've ended there and each nominee would've gone on her own way to do her next big thing. You'll be happy to hear their story defies those expectations.

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for PRESENT LAUGHTER!
by Walter McBride - Apr 6, 2017

Present Laughter, starring Academy Award® and two-time Tony Award® winner Kevin Kline in his triumphant return to Broadway, plays at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Directed by Tony Award® nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel, Present Laughter will play through Sunday, July 2nd. BroadwayWorld was there at opening night and we're taking you to the star-studded red carpet below!

FIRST LOOK: 'Love Boat's Jill Whelan Guests on Today's HOME & FAMILY
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 6, 2016

LOVE BOAT star Jill Whelan's appears on Hallmark's 'Home & Family' today (October 6) to talk to hosts Mark Steines and Debbie Matenopoulos about celebrating her 50th birthday on board the real 'Love Boat' with her friends and family and she creates DIY spooky Halloween jars.

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES Benefit Performances Begin This Week at Atwater Village Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 25, 2016

 A who's who of film and television stars will perform Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues in an intimate theatrical setting for four benefit performances only on April 30, May 1, 6 & 7 at 8pm, at the Atwater Village Theatre in Los Angeles. Produced and directed by Sheena Metal for Ensemble Studio Theatre Los Angeles, all proceeds will benefit V-Day (vday.org), A Global Movement to End Violence Against Women and Girls, and protect.org, a national pro-child, anti-crime association committed to building a powerful, nonpartisan force for the protection of children from abuse, exploitation and neglect.