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Date of Death: July 03, 2012 (92)

Birth Place: Mount Airy, NC, USA

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VIDEO: Watch Will Smith Perform A History of TV Theme Songs with Jimmy Fallon
by Macon Prickett - Mar 23, 2018


Will Smith and Jimmy perform a live remix of some of the best sitcom theme songs of all time, including Will's classic Fresh Prince theme. Full list of TV tunes: The Golden Girls The Jeffersons Diff'rent Strokes Good Times The Andy Griffith Show I Dream of Jeannie Full House The Greatest American Hero Martin Three's Company The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Never Before Available on Digital Platforms, THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW: THE LOST EPISODES, Premieres on iTunes and Amazon on 3/9
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 8, 2018


Never Before Available on Digital Platforms, THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW: THE LOST EPISODES, Premieres on iTunes and Amazon on 3/9

Watch as Lily Tomlin Launches Her Career in LAUGH-IN: The Complete Third Season, Coming to DVD
by Macon Prickett - Mar 6, 2018


The 7-Disc Set, Available for the Very First Time at Retail, Features 26 Complete, Remastered Episodes from the Landmark Emmy® And Golden Globe®-Winning Series. Season Three Guest Stars IncludeJohnny Carson, Peter Sellers, Michael Caine, Bob Hope, Diana Ross, Sonny & Cher, The Monkees, Carol Channing, Buddy Hackett, Sid Caesar, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Debbie Reynolds, Jack Benny, Engelbert Humperdinck, Peter Lawford, Phyllis Diller, Roger Moore, James Garner, Bing Crosby, Tony Curtis, Andy Griffith, Carl Reiner, Ringo Starr and More!

Steve Tyrell Returns To Feinstein's At The Nikko This April
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2018


Following four previous sold-out engagements, Feinstein's at the Nikko welcomes back Grammy Award winner and two-time Emmy Award nominee, Steve Tyrell, for four performances only-Thursday, April 5 (8 p.m.); Friday, April 6 (8 p.m.); Saturday, April 7 (8 p.m.) and Sunday, April 8 (5 p.m.). The renowned singer will celebrate the release of his latest album, A Song For You, which features classic takes on love songs by Van Morrison, Leon Russell, Jackie Wilson, Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer and more. Tickets for Steve Tyrell range in price from $67.50-$110 and are available now by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketfly.com.

Steve Tyrell Returns to Cafe Carlyle
by Julie Musbach - Feb 9, 2018


Grammy Award-winner and two time Emmy nominee Steve Tyrell returns to Cafe Carlyle, April 10-14. Steve Tyrell just celebrated thirteen years of sold out Cafe residencies in the revered holiday slot, having taken over for Bobby Short in 2005. His new album, A Song For You, is out on February 9 via New Design Records and East/West Records. The 12-track release features Tyrell's takes on classic love songs by Van Morrison, Leon Russell, Jackie Wilson, Harold Arlen & Johnny Mercer and more. A Song For You furthers Tyrell's vision of bridging songwriting from the rock era with that of the standards era, placing at its core the fundamental immortality of great songwriting. He'll perform selections from A Song For Youduring this run of shows.

Filmmaker James L. Brooks to Receive WGAW's 2018 Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 16, 2018


Iconic screenwriter-director-producer James L. Brooks, whose acclaimed films include Terms of Endearment, Broadcast News, and As Good As It Gets, has been named the recipient of the Writers Guild of America West's 2018 Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement in recognition of his extraordinary career and body of work.

Photo Coverage: A Final Farewell to Those We've Lost in 2017
by Walter McBride - Jan 2, 2018


As we say goodbye to 2017, we remember all of those we have lost in this past year. From actors to directors and musicians, these people have shared their gifts with us and they will not be forgotten. Join BroadwayWorld in remembering some of these people below.

Steve Tyrell Adds Performance to Cafe Carlyle Residency
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2017


Grammy Award-winner and two time Emmy nominee Steve Tyrell celebrates his 13th anniversary performing in Caf Carlyle's revered holiday slot with an all-new show, A Song For You, running now through December 31, with an added performance on December 18th.

Elvis Costello's A FACE IN THE CROWD Musical Set for Third Workshop
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 7, 2017


Costello performed a new song that he has written for the musical at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel's fabled Cinegrill nightclub. In addition, the site reports that the project will be going into its third workshop in the near future.

'Gomer Pyle' Star Jim Nabors Passes Away at 87
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 30, 2017


Jim Nabors, perhaps best known for his endearing television character 'Gomer Pyle' passed away in Hawaii today, December 30th at the age of 87. The news was first reported by Hawaii News Now.

Steve Tyrell to Return to Cafe Carlyle with A SONG FOR YOU
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2017


Grammy Award-winner and two time Emmy nominee Steve Tyrell celebrates his 13th anniversary performing in Caf Carlyle's revered holiday slot with an all-new show, A Song For You, November 28-December 31. A Song For You will feature romantic selections from the likes of Leon Russell and Van Morrison among others as well as various favorites from the Great American Songbook.

Photo Flash: THE CRAZY TIME Opens Tonight at Newport Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2017


Next up at the Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant is Sam Bobrick's comedic romp The Crazy Time, directed by Playhouse favorite Rick Bagley of Middletown. Written by TV scribe andSaved by the Bell creator Sam Bobrick, The Crazy Time is a laugh-filled look at the joys and perils of May/December romances.

Steve Tyrell to Return to Cafe Carlyle with A SONG FOR YOU
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2017


Grammy Award-winner and two time Emmy nominee Steve Tyrell celebrates his 13th anniversary performing in Caf Carlyle's revered holiday slot with an all-new show, A Song For You, November 28-December 31. A Song For You will feature romantic selections from the likes of Leon Russell and Van Morrison among others as well as various favorites from the Great American Songbook.

Your Family's Summer is Set at QPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2017


These summer school holidays, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)'s premier children's program SummerSet, presents a wonderful array of shows the whole family is sure to enjoy from 12 December 2017 to 13 January 2018.

Arts Centre Melbourne and The Listies Present ICKYPEDIA
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2017


Australia's favourite kids' comedians, The Listies, will present the world premiere of their stage adaptation of their best-selling book Ickypedia: A Dictionary of Disgusting New Words at Arts Centre Melbourne from 11-15 July.

GOOD MORNING, THEATERATI for June 1, 2017
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 1, 2017


GOOD MORNING, THEATERATI! It's Thursday, June 1, 2017 - or, as we like to call it #TheaterThursday, 'June is busting out all over…' as a song from Carousel reminds us, and there's no better way to kick off a new month than by planning our theater outings for the weekend! Tomorrow night at Cumberland County Playhouse, the company, cast and crew unveil the 2017 model of Smoke on the Mountain, which marks the 24th year of the musical playing in Crossville. Weslie Webster directs and her cast includes Daniel W. Black and Lauren Marshall as Sanders family father and mother Burl and Vera.

Vioobu Series CUPLICATED Hits Over One Million Vioobers
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2017


Vioobu's acclaimed new dramedy CUPLICATED is wrapping up its rookie season as the most-vioobed* series in Vioobu history (surpassing the previous record holder, The Beverly Hillbillies). Since its debut, Cuplicated has drawn over one-million vioobviews*. The series, created by and starring comedian Craig Healy, has shattered Vioobu records for in-show retention, demand-sourced inplays, and socially-activated vioober penetration.

BWW Review: NO TIME FOR SERGEANTS at Hale Centre Theatre
by Lee Cooley - Apr 16, 2017


NO TIME FOR SERGEANTS flashes back to simpler, slower-paced times. Great for 1950s sitcom fans 65+.

Legendary Comedian Don Rickles Dies at Age 90; Rip Taylor & More React
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 6, 2017


Legendary comedian Don Rickles, best known for his abrasive, insulting brand of humor, has passed away at the age of 90.

BWW Interview: Theatre Life with George Caldwell
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 5, 2017


Today's subject George Caldwell is currently living his theatre life as one of the composers and the onstage pianist for the creative dance troupe Urban Bush Women. The company performs Walking with'Trane this Friday and Saturday in the Eisenhower Theater at Kennedy Center.

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