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Drag Icons Lady Bunny & Jackie Beat Unite In Limited Off-Broadway Engagement of SILVE Photo Drag Icons Lady Bunny & Jackie Beat Unite In Limited Off-Broadway Engagement of SILVER & GOLD, BITTER & OLD!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2022

In the tradition of iconic comedy duos such as Lucy & Ethel, Laverne & Shirley and Trump & Putin, drag icons LADY BUNNY & JACKIE BEAT are joining forces for the first time ever in a live performance with the World Premiere of SILVER & GOLD, BITTER & OLD!, an evening of legendary leftovers & freshly-baked new material.

Stand-Up Comes to Bay Street Theater in September Photo Stand-Up Comes to Bay Street Theater in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2022

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced two evenings of side-splitting stand-up comedy on Saturday, September 17, and Saturday, September 24, at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor. On September 17 at 8 p.m., New York comedian Joseph Vecsey returns with an all new lineup of All Star Comedy. 

Drag Icon JACKIE Beat To Return To The Laurie Beechman Theatre Photo Drag Icon JACKIE Beat To Return To The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2022

JACKIE BEAT, the self-professed child of 'Weird' Al Yankovic and Bette Midler, will return to Times Square with JACKIE BEAT: SEE ME WHILE I'M STILL ALIVE! at The Laurie Beechman Theater (inside West Bank Cafe at 407 West 42nd Street -- at Ninth Avenue, accessible from the A,C,E,N,R,V,F,1,2,3 trains at 42nd Street).

Ruta Lee Lights Up ELECTRICITY's Opening Night at Oscar's Palm Springs Photo Ruta Lee Lights Up ELECTRICITY's Opening Night at Oscar's Palm Springs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2021

Critically acclaimed hit LGBTQ+ comedy / drama ELECTRICITY returns to it's record-breaking 3-year run at Oscar's Palm Springs with some extra wattage, when Hollywood icon Ruta Lee steps in to moderate a special post show Q&A with the cast and creative team behind this hit show on Tuesday, September 7th, 2021.

Drag Icon JACKIE BEAT: DONT SPEAK Now On Demand Photo Drag Icon JACKIE BEAT: DONT SPEAK Now On Demand
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2021

Social media, the news, annoying friends... It can leave a person wanting to scream 'Shut the eff up!' Legendary drag entertainer JACKIE BEAT, ever the lady, simply holds a well-manicured finger to her overdrawn lips and quietly begs, DON'T SPEAK.

Cal Poly Pomona Theater Professor Lands a Role on THE CONNERS Photo Cal Poly Pomona Theater Professor Lands a Role on THE CONNERS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2021

Linda Bisesti, a theater professor and actress at Cal Poly Pomona, has landed a role on the ABC sitcom, The Conners.

JACKIE BEAT: CHRISTMAS IS NOT CANCELED With Alan Cumming, Leslie Jones, Margaret Cho  Photo JACKIE BEAT: CHRISTMAS IS NOT CANCELED With Alan Cumming, Leslie Jones, Margaret Cho & More is Now On Demand
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2020

The big and bawdy, bold and ballsy queen's holiday shows are legendary, and this year (her 22nd annual holiday show) she's gone virtual, streaming her festive freak-out right into your living room. Whatever you celebrate, watch for Jackie's holiday classics and new song parodies aimed at everything you cherish.

BWW Interview: Gail Schickele of SOLO ARTS HEAL at MarshStream Helps Us Explore Serio Photo BWW Interview: Gail Schickele of SOLO ARTS HEAL at MarshStream Helps Us Explore Serious Issues with Humor and Heart
by Jim Munson - Dec 15, 2020

As we all continue to navigate our way through these unprecedented times, The Marsh is meeting this moment with its weekly Solo Arts Heal series, which uses lightness and humor to explore some of the challenging issues we’re all grappling with. The series comes from artists’ inspiring true stories that celebrate overcoming adversity; surviving emotional, mental, and physical challenges; and becoming health advocates. The vulnerability of the participating artists leads listeners through their personal journeys of trauma and healing. Producer, writer and longtime champion of the Arts and Sciences Gail Schickele is host of the informative and entertaining series, available to stream every Wednesday at 7:30pm (PST) on MarshStream. Each week, Schickele is joined by a new guest for performance excerpts, talkbacks, and Q&A. Visit themarsh.org/soloartsheal/ for additional info. BroadwayWorld recently caught up with Schickele to learn how the series came about and find out more about her own fascinating career working in various contexts with a wide variety of well-known artists.

Alan Cumming, Parker Posey, Leslie Jones, Michael Urie And More Join JACKIE BEAT: CHR Photo Alan Cumming, Parker Posey, Leslie Jones, Michael Urie And More Join JACKIE BEAT: CHRISTMAS IS NOT CANCELED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2020

This year, there are no Rockettes at Radio City, Scrooge can't hoist Tiny Tim onto his shoulder and The Nutcracker has been hobbled, but drag icon JACKIE BEAT wants you to know that CHRISTMAS IS NOT CANCELED!

VIDEO: THE JERRY DUNCAN SHOW Episodes 1 & 2 Are Live! Photo VIDEO: THE JERRY DUNCAN SHOW Episodes 1 & 2 Are Live!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2020

Based on Dean B Kaner's hit off-Broadway play of the same name, 'The Jerry Duncan Show,' a new comedic political web series has debuted on YouTube. The acclaimed NYC run was met with praise and was unable to finish due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Roseanne Barr Videos

CAP UCLA Presents UnCabaret 25th Anniversary Show And Celebration Videoplay
CAP UCLA Presents UnCabaret 25th Anniversary Show And Celebration

by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2018

UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) presents Los Angeles' legendary UnCabaret, celebrating 25 years of groundbreaking comedy in a one-time-only evening of wildly fun, idiosyncratic live performance, music and never-before-seen footage. Special guests include alumni Julia Sweeney, Janeane Garofalo, Bob Odenkirk, Maria Bamford, Greg Behrendt, Andy Kindler, Scott Thompson, Allee Willis, Laura Kightlinger, Alex Edelman, Rebecca Corry, Jill Soloway and many more to be announced, hosted by creatrix Beth Lapides with musical director Mitch Kaplan on Sunday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at The Theatre at Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles. Tickets for $29.50-$59.50 are available now at cap.ucla.edu and theatre.acehotel.com, 310-825-2101 and The Theatre at Ace Hotel box office.

VIDEO: Check Out This Sneak Peek of Tomorrow's All New ROSEANNE on ABC Videoplay
VIDEO: Check Out This Sneak Peek of Tomorrow's All New ROSEANNE on ABC

by Macon Prickett - May 14, 2018

“Netflix & Pill” – After celebrating their 45th anniversary, Roseanne reveals to Dan a bigger problem with her bad knee. Meanwhile, Crystal announces her retirement as a waitress at the casino, and Becky and Darlene compete for the job which has full-time benefits, on the eighth episode of the revival of “Roseanne,” TUESDAY, MAY 15 

VIDEO: Check Out A Sneak Peak of Tonight's All New Episode of ROSEANNE Videoplay
VIDEO: Check Out A Sneak Peak of Tonight's All New Episode of ROSEANNE

by Macon Prickett - May 8, 2018

On tonight's all new episode of Roseanne, The Conners can't pay their Wi-Fi bill, so they befriend their new neighbors to use the internet for Mary to Skype with mom Geena, who is stationed in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Dan loses an important job and D.J. admits post-military life has been hard, so they come up with a plan to make extra money, on the seventh episode of the revival of “Roseanne,” TUESDAY, MAY 8 (8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand.

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of ROSEANNE Thank Their Dedicated Fanbase Videoplay
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of ROSEANNE Thank Their Dedicated Fanbase

by Macon Prickett - Mar 27, 2018

The season premiere of the revival of 'Roseanne' debuts with brand-new, back-to-back episodes on TUESDAY, MARCH 27 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand.

VIDEO: Check out the New Trailer For Upcoming ROSEANNE Reboot Videoplay
VIDEO: Check out the New Trailer For Upcoming ROSEANNE Reboot

by Macon Prickett - Mar 4, 2018

With fresh stories that tackle today's issues and even more laughs from a brilliant cast and crew that haven't missed a beat, audiences old and new will celebrate the homecoming of America's favorite working-class family.

VIDEO: Gina Rodriguez and Roseanne Barr Visit JAMES CORDEN
by - Nov 25, 2015

On last night's JAMES CORDEN, after learning both Gina Rodriguez and Roseanne Barr are boxing fans, Gina showed James some her moves, not realizing how strong she is.

VIDEO: Sara Gilbert Reflects on Co-Star's Roseanne Barr Going Blind
by - Apr 22, 2015

This week, Roseanne Barr has revealed she is slowly going blind due to macular degeneration and glaucoma. Former "Roseanne" co-star Sara Gilbert shared her thoughts on THE TALK after talking to her television mom.

VIDEO: Tony Winner Dame Edna Shares: 'The Person Who Inspired Me Was Joan Rivers'
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 6, 2015

Tony Award winner Dame Edna stopped by this week's THE TALK on CBS to discuss her amazing career in show business spanning six decades and how the late Joan Rivers helped her get her start.

STAGE TUBE: Highlights of DAME EDNA's Career History for GLORIOUS GOODBYE - THE FAREWELL TOUR
by Stage Tube - Jan 23, 2015

'Dame Edna's Glorious Goodbye -The Farewell Tour,' begins previews at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on January 24, opens January 28 and continues through March 15, 2015. Check out the video below of her career history!

VIDEO: Roseanne Reunites with Kids from Television Series on THE TALK
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 3, 2014

Legendary comedian Roseanne Barr got a big birthday surprise on THE TALK today, where she was reunited with all of her television children from ROSEANN, including Sara Gilbert, Lecy Goranson and Michael Fishman. Check out a clip below!