Joan Crawford

Latest News on Joan Crawford
![]() Date of Birth:
March 23, 1905
Date of Death:
May 10, 1977 (72)
Birth Place: San Antonio, TX, USA
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Latest News on Joan Crawford
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''The Beast Christmas Ever'' (clockwise from top) - The shepherd (Kristopher Bottrall), Lamb #1 (Frankie Leo Bennett), Ass (Caitlin Jackson) and Lamb #2 (Alexa Castelvecchi) are singing Joan Crawford''s praises in a musical holy manger scene

''Merry Christmas, Christina'' - Vernita (Robert Williams) looks on as Christina Crawford (Frankie Leo Bennett) opens her Christmas present from her beloved Mommie Dearest, Joan Crawford (David Cerda) as Carol Ann (Ed Jones) watches

''Two Old Broads'' - Joan Crawford (David Cerda) and Bette Davis, the Ghost of Christmas Future (Caitlin Jackson) bemoan the fate of women in Hollywood

''Mary''s Got Gams'' - Surrounded by all of her biblical extras, Joan Crawford (David Cerda, center) shows off her gams as The Virgin in the opening number
Joan Crawford News

by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2022
Downtown theatre staple, Theatre 80 St. Marks, is facing an uncertain future as its owners face eviction this summer.

by Daniel Nolen - May 20, 2022
BWW Review: Alyssa Edwards: Life, Love, and Lashes at Town Hall. Read our BWW critic's review.

by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2022
Transport Group has announced that it will host a talkback series following upcoming performances of its acclaimed production of The Patsy. Guests include playwrights Tony Kushner and Charles Busch and creator of “Be Kind Rewind” Isabel Custodio.

by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2022
Delaware Theatre Company announces The Nanny star Renée Taylor coming to DTC in My Life On A Diet. This uproarious and touching one-woman show, written by Renée Taylor and Joseph Bologna, and originally directed by Joseph Bologna, runs April 6–17, 2021.

by Michael Major - Mar 21, 2022
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures today announced the first round of exhibition rotations, which are scheduled for the 2022–2023 season. These rotations further the museum’s mission to advance the understanding, celebration, and preservation of cinema through dynamic and diverse exhibitions.

by Peter Nason - Feb 5, 2022
Dedicated to the late C. David Frankel, this is the first KING LEAR produced locally in almost 30 years.

by Stephen Mosher - Dec 3, 2021
Inspired by Bobbie Gentry, Marnie Klar has done a deep dive into the works of the women of song, the result being a concert that spans the decades.

by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2021
Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its 20th anniversary season with the return of one of its most popular holiday musicals: Christmas Dearest, featuring book and lyrics by Artistic Director David Cerda*, music by Cerda and Scott Lamberty and direction by Derek Van Barham.

by Peter Nason - Nov 27, 2021
The most important figure in musical theatre history is gone; let's celebrate his life by listening to his incredible works. Reviewer Peter Nason gets you started by listing his choices for the 91 greatest Sondheim songs.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2021
Chicago theatres will present a wide variety of festive plays, musicals, dance, and comedy offerings this Holiday season. In support, the League of Chicago Theatres will create a comprehensive Holiday Theatre Guide that will be available for distribution beginning in mid-November.
Joan Crawford Videos

by Stage Tube - Nov 14, 2019
Emmy Award-winning actress and writer Renée Taylor a?" known to millions as Fran Fine's food obsessed mother, Sylvia, on a?oeThe Nannya?? a?" will bring her comedy smash MY LIFE ON A DIET to George Street Playhouse beginning this Tuesday, November 19th. Called a?oefascinating, lighthearted and spicya?? by The New York Times, MY LIFE ON A DIET, an autobiographical comedy written by Ms. Taylor and her late husband Joseph Bologna, had an enormously successful run last season Off-Broadway under the direction of Mr. Bologna. In this brief performance video, Renée shares a priceless anecdote about legendary (pre-Carson) a?oeTonight Showa?? host Jack Paar:

by Caryn Robbins - Aug 14, 2017
In an all-new video, FEUD star Jackie Hoffman calls the other Emmy-nominated actresses in her category to make a compelling offer! The actress can currently be seen starring in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY on Broadway.
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 13, 2017
On the next episode of FEUD: BETTE AND JOAN on FX titled 'Mommie Dearest' as the production of Baby Jane reaches its climax, the feud becomes physical.
by - Feb 24, 2017
On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, guest Susan Sarandon talked about her new series FEUD: BETTE AND JOAN and the legendary Hollywood beef behind it.
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 23, 2017
They drove fans wild. They drove each other crazy. FX's new original series FEUD: BETTE AND JOAN from Ryan Murphy premieres March 5th.
by Marianka Swain - Oct 28, 2016
Since winning hearts during his stint on Strictly Come Dancing, partnered by Flavia Cacace, actor and astrologer Russell Grant has starred in Hairspray, Grease and The Wizard of Oz. He's now hosting The Golden Age of Dance, a celebration of great dance numbers from classic films like Top Hat, Follow the Fleet, Swing Time and Shall We Dance, featuring a company of West End dancers and The Novello Orchestra. The show is at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 13 November and Wales Millennium Centre on 15 November.
by Stage Tube - Apr 7, 2016
The Old Globe welcomes Globe Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, making his musical directing debut with RAIN, a sumptuous world premiere musical by one of the most significant teams working in theatre today: composer and lyricist Michael John LaChiusa and book writer Sybille Pearson. Based on the short story by Somerset Maugham, RAIN will play now through May 1, 2016 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. BroadwayWorld has a first look at Eden Espinosa and the company in action below!
by Stage Tube - Apr 2, 2016
The world premiere of RAIN opened last night at The Old Globe in San Diego, with a score by LaChiusa, a book by Sybille Pearson, and Globe Artistic Director Barry Edelstein's musical directorial debut. Check out highlights from the production below!
by Stage Tube - Mar 27, 2016
Get inside the rehearsal room of The Old Globe's upcoming world premiere musical RAIN by listening to Jared Zirilli sing 'Some People.'Get inside the rehearsal room of The Old Globe's world premiere musical RAIN by listening to Jared Zirilli sing 'Some People.' RAIN is currently in previews, with an official opening night set for Friday, April 1st. Check out the video below!
by Stage Tube - Mar 18, 2016
The Old Globe welcomes Globe Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, making his musical directing debut with RAIN, a sumptuous world premiere musical by one of the most significant teams working in theatre today: composer and lyricist Michael John LaChiusa and book writer Sybille Pearson. Below, BroadwayWorld presents a first listen to the tune 'Sunshine' from the new musical, sung by star Eden Espinosa!