Ricki Lake
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Date of Birth:
September 21, 1968
Date of Death:
August 08, 2022 (-1)
Birth Place: Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, USA
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2022
Tony Award winning producer Michael A. Jenkins today announced the cast for the special by-invitation-only industry reading for the new musical BELVA - Don’t Give Up Before the Miracle on Friday June 10th at Pearl Studios (500 Eighth Avenue).

by Erica Handel - May 19, 2022
Laura Bell Bundy headlines Holmdel Theatre Company's next installment of its 'Broadway at the Barn' series on Saturday, July 16. The Broadway favorite will perform a solo concert called 'Born to Entertain,' which takes audiences through a journey of her life and career.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2022
Tony Award winning producer Michael A. Jenkins will present special by-invitation-only industry reading for the new musical BELVA - Don’t Give Up Before the Miracle on Friday June 10th at Pearl Studios (500 Eighth Avenue).

by Michael Major - Jan 13, 2022
On his last day alive, Jimmy, played by James Carrozo (Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar), will show his estranged brother, salt-of-the earth caretaker, sharp-witted death doula, an obituary writer, a cosmic being, and the guests at his FUNeral that sometimes the art of living is the art of dying. The film also features Ricki Lake and Debra Wilson.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2021
RuPaul's Drag Race stars MRS. KASHA DAVIS and DARIENNE LAKE have teamed have teamed up once again, this time for the New York debut of 80'S LADIES II: THE MIXTAPE! Performances are Thursday, December 2 and Friday, December 3 at 7pm at The Laurie Beechman Theatre (inside West Bank Cafe at 407 West 42nd Street -- at Ninth Avenue).

by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2021
LA's favorite vintage musical comedy trio, The Apple Sisters, present their hit show “Holidoozy Merry Christ-mess Special” for one night only - a throwback to the days of Big Bands, Slapstick, and Modest Product Endorsement (sponsored by Buddy's Bargain Blowout) with a modern twist. Candy (Rebekka Johnson), Cora (Kimmy Gatewood), and Seedy Apple (Sarah Lowe) entertain the live radio show audience and the “troops overseas” in three-part harmony with their original Christmas tunes.

by Michael Major - Oct 29, 2021
The View celebrated Halloween today with a special tribute to movie musicals! The episode featured Whoopi Goldberg as Audrey II, Joy Behar as Magenta from Rocky Horror, Sara Haines as Satine from Moulin Rouge!, Sonny Hostin as Deena from Dreamgirls, and Ana Navarro as Evita! Ricki Lake also appeared as Tracy Turnblad. Watch clips from the show now!

by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2021
Television and comedy star John Thomson (Cold Feet, The Fast Show) will join the smash hit UK tour of Hairspray as Wilbur Turnblad this Christmas for three weeks at Blackpool Winter Gardens (13 December – 2 January).

by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2021
It has been announced that musical theatre star and television presenter Brenda Edwards (Chicago, We Will Rock You, The X Factor, Loose Women and Songs of Praise) will star as Motormouth Maybelle in the UK and Ireland tour of Hairspray. Comedy legend Norman Pace (ITV's The Hale and Pace Show) will play Wilbur Turnblad alongside West End leading man Alex Bourne (Annie, Mamma Mia!, We Will Rock You) as Edna Turnblad.

by Nicole Rosky - Aug 15, 2021
Though Barbra Streisand remains Broadway's most beloved Fanny, plenty of legends have taken on the role over the last six decades.
Ricki Lake Videos

by Stage Tube - Jan 3, 2020
The beloved actress and TV personality tells “Good Morning America” she has been struggling with hair loss for nearly 30 years.

by Abigail Charpentier - Sep 24, 2019
Mangurama, a partnership between Abramorama and Giancarlo Canavesio's Mangusta Productions announced today the acquisition of North American theatrical rights to Tom Cronin and Jacqui Fifer's, groundbreaking documentary THE PORTAL. The film will be released in theaters across North America starting November 1, 2019.

by Stage Tube - Feb 7, 2019
On last night's episode of THE MASKED SINGER, the Raven was revealed to be Ricki Lake! Watch her unmasking below!
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 7, 2017
This Sunday, Logo is airing the original HAIRSPRAY movie as a part of their Cocktails & Classics series. During the breaks, host Michael Urie and guests, including the original Tracy Turnblad, Ricki Lake, will discuss the iconic film.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2017
Nearly two years since its original inception, Jacob Langfelder and Broadway The Hardway will present an encore performance of I WANT YOUR WHAM! - FREEDOM, a Concert Celebrating the Music of George Michael and WHAM! on Today, January 18th at 9:30pm at The Cutting Room (44 East 32nd Street).
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2017
Nearly two years since its original inception, Jacob Langfelder and Broadway The Hardway will present an encore performance of I WANT YOUR WHAM! - FREEDOM, a Concert Celebrating the Music of George Michael and WHAM! on Wednesday, January 18th at 9:30pm at The Cutting Room (44 East 32nd Street).
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 3, 2017
On today's THE REAL (check local listings) actress and 1970s star Pam Grier opens up about owning her femininity, particularly in her portrayal of such iconic characters as “Foxy Brown.”
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 15, 2016
On today's THE REAL, guest co-host Monica joins co-hosts Adrienne Houghton, Loni Love, Jeannie Mai and Tamera Mowry-Housley in a candid discussion on post-election America and Monica gives a heartfelt answer to why everyone in this country must unite against racism and contribute to a solution.
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 29, 2016
Can you guess that TV show? It's funny. Unpredictable. Hosted by Craig Ferguson. It's garnered two consecutive Daytime Emmy(R) wins for Outstanding Game Show Host. That's right, it's CELEBRITY NAME GAME!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Feb 18, 2016
The HAIRSPRAY UK tour is currently playing at Cambridge Corn Exchange, through February 20, and will soon move on to Edinburgh Playhouse. Below, watch as the cast performed a rousing 'I Know Where I've Been.'