Lenny Bruce

Noah Weissberg to Star in Industry Reading of DIG LENNY BRUCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2026

Dig Lenny Bruce, a musical tragicomedy with book, music, and lyrics by Walter Marks, will be presented in a special industry presentation. Noah Weissberg is set to play the titular role. 

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; Hudson Theatres Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

THE PEOPLE VERSUS LENNY BRUCE Staged Reading to Take Place Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2025

Cause Celebre Productions’ public reading of Susan Charlotte’s play 'THE PEOPLE VERSUS LENNY BRUCE' will take place at The New York Society for Ethical Culture. 

I’M NOT A COMEDIAN… I’M LENNY BRUCE To Play Thousand Oaks’ Scherr Forum In May
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025

Ronnie Marmo will bring I’M NOT A COMEDIAN… I’M LENNY BRUCE to the Scherr Forum for two performances. Directed by Joe Mantegna, the one-man play examines the life and legacy of the influential comic.

Photos: THE PEOPLE VERSUS LENNY BRUCE in Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025

Rehearsals are underway for Cause Celebre Productions’ upcoming public reading of Susan Charlotte’s play “THE PEOPLE VERSUS LENNY BRUCE”. See photos of the cast in rehearsals!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; Backyard Playhouse: Treetop Production Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 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 2025 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; LEGALLY BLONDE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Stephen Dexter, Timothy Doyle and More to Star in THE PEOPLE VERSUS LENNY BRUCE Staged Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025

Cause Célèbre Productions in association with The Writers Guild of America East and The New York Society For Ethical Culture will present a staged reading of “The People Versus Lenny Bruce” a play by Susan Charlotte.

SHENANDOAH Star Penelope Milford Passes Away at 77
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 15, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Penelope Milford, Academy Award and Drama Desk-nominated actress and Broadway alum, has passed away at the age of 77.

25th Annual CHUTZPAH! FESTIVAL to be Presented in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025

The Chutzpah! Festival will return for its 25th anniversary with a mix of festival favourites and new discoveries, in a stellar lineup of performances this November. Learn more!

Review: CAN WE TALK?- JOE POSA: THE BITCH IS BACK at Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Ricky Pope - Sep 10, 2025

Joe Posa brought his loving tribute to Joan Rivers to NYC in this September 5 show. It was a night of non-stop laughs for a very good cause., with a portion of proceeds supporting God's Love We Deliver, one of Joan's favorite charities.

Review: DAVID MILLS RIOT ACT! at Martuni's San Francisco
by Steve Murray - Apr 7, 2025

The apocalypse just wouldn’t be any fun without the rapier wit ruminations of actor/comic/performance artists David Mills, here in San Francisco for two shows as part of his ‘four-show national tour.’ After decades in London, Mills is back in NYC and his acclimation isn’t as joyous as you’d think. With his silver-tongued signature and very droll manner, he launches into a nightmarish description of a stroll uptown replete with rats, feces, homeless drug addicts and children selling Chicklets. The harangue is intermixed with “Native New Yorker,” a 1977 soul dance hit.

Interview: Jimmy Tingle Brings HUMOR AND HOPE FOR HUMANITY to City Winery
by Brett Singer - Feb 20, 2025

Comedian Jimmy Tingle (Comedy Central) is bringing back his show Humor and Hope for Humanity, this time to City Winery on February 21st at 7:30 pm. Jimmy will speak to the challenges of the day with comedic insight, compassion and common sense.

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts To Present I'M NOT A COMEDIAN… I'M LENNY BRUCE This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025

Critically acclaimed actor Ronnie Marmo, with the blessings of Kitty Bruce (daughter of the late Lenny Bruce), along with the Lenny Bruce Foundation, will present I'M NOT A COMEDIAN… I'M LENNY BRUCE, directed by Joe Mantegna.

Comedian Margaret Cho Reveals New 2025 Tour Dates
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024

Margaret Cho, the five-time Grammy and Emmy nominated comedian/actress who has been touring her hilarious stand-up comedy shows in North America for over four decades has added brand new 2025 dates to her highly successful Live and LIVID! tour. 

World Premiere of HERE COMES THE NIGHT to Open at Moving Arts Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 16, 2024

Moving Arts will present the World Premiere of here comes the night by Lisa Kenner Grissom, directed by Hailey McAfee beginning in January in Los Angeles.

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts Reveals 2024/2025 Lineup of Concerts and Special Events
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2024

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced another selection of iconic shows and curated special events during its 2024/2025 season!  From Broadway legends BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL and DAVIS GAINES, to country superstars PAM TILLIS & LORRIE MORGAN, this is going to be a Fall, Winter, and Spring to remember!  

New Musical ADVENTURES IN THE GREAT BEYOND to Open at The Hudson MainStage in November
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2024

The Great Beyond Company & The Hudson Theatre has announced the new musical, Adventures In The Great Beyond, with previews beginning November 1, 2024.