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Emmy-winning American Comic Actor Arte Johnson Has Passed
by Marianka Swain - Jul 4, 2019


On behalf of the Gisela Johnson and the Johnson family, we are informing you that Emmy winning comedic actor, Arte Johnson has passed at 1:45am, July 3rd, 2019.  There are no services planned.  His ashes will be taken to his home away from home in HI, were a private ceremony will be held.

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!

Time Life Socks it to Home Audiences with LAUGH-IN: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2018


This January, Time Life socks it to home viewers with the latest DVD installment of TV's legendary star-studded, pop culture variety show, ROWAN & MARTIN'S LAUGH-IN: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON, out January 9, 2018.

Time Life Socks it to Home Audiences with LAUGH-IN: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 19, 2017


This January, Time Life socks it to home viewers with the latest DVD installment of TV's legendary star-studded, pop culture variety show, ROWAN & MARTIN'S LAUGH-IN: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON, out January 9, 2018.

Morgan Fairchild Makes Her Return to the Alhambra
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2017


In 1973 Morgan Fairchild made her then-Alhambra Dinner Theatre debut opposite Arte Johnson in The Seven Year Itch.  As part of its "50 Years of Memories" celebration, Ms. Fairchild returns to the Alhambra, now the Alhambra Theatre & Dining, more than 40 years later as Lexie in Dixie Swim Club.  Dixie Swim Club opens August 16, 2017.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at the Stars of Second Street Players' NUNSENSE: A-MEN!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2017


Second Street Players present Nunsense: A-Men! By Dan Goggin May 5th, 6th, 7th 12th, 13th, 14th. Fridayand Saturday curtain is at 8pm and Sunday curtain is 3pm. All performances will be held at The Riverfront Theater. 2 South Walnut Street, Milford De, 19963. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in their habits!

BWW Likes: Historic Winter Storm and LES MIZ
by Robert Diamond - Feb 7, 2013


BroadwayWorld.com noticed something today as we scoured Facebook and it's something that we really liked, so we wanted to share it with you because it's not so often that you find such generosity for actors. This weekend, all roads lead to St. Louis as actors are headed there from all over the country to audition for the Muny's summer production of LES MISERABLES directed by Richard Jay-Alexander and with music direction by Kevin Stites.

BWW Exclusive: Creative Teams Revealed for MUNY Summer Shows - Tartaglia, Jay-Alexander, Jones, Lenz, Ruggiero, Griffin, Bruni & More
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 16, 2013


Executive Producer Mike Isaacson announced today the directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2013 Season, which opens on June 17 with Monty Python's Spamalot. 'This is a phenomenally talented group of artists, and I'm thrilled to be working with all of them. Last season our audience inspired us to take many risks and push ourselves far. These directors and choreographers are already working on ways to top last season's level of excitement and excellence.'

VOICE OF THE VALLEY Cabaret Competition Set for Palm Springs, Now thru 9/4
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2012


The Carol Channing - Harry Kullijian Foundation for The Arts, whose objective is to promote arts education through public awareness, community involvement and increased support of public schools, is sponsoring 'Voice Of the Valley' - a seven-week cabaret open mic competition. It begins today, July 17th and will culminate September 4th with a final sing-off when the winning singer is cast in 'A Magical Night On Broadway' at THE SHOW on September 8th with a list of Broadway's 'Who's Who' and hosted by JoAnne Worley.

VOICE OF THE VALLEY Cabaret Competition Set for Palm Springs, 7/17-9/4
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2012


The Carol Channing - Harry Kullijian Foundation for The Arts, whose objective is to promote arts education through public awareness, community involvement and increased support of public schools, is sponsoring 'Voice Of the Valley' - a seven-week cabaret open mic competition. It begins on July 17th and will culminate September 4th with a final sing-off when the winning singer is cast in 'A Magical Night On Broadway' at THE SHOW on September 8th with a list of Broadway's 'Who's Who' and hosted by JoAnne Worley.

Chita Rivera to Co-Host Column Awards, 2/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2012


The COLUMN AWARDS Board of Directors and the Executive Director/Producer announced today that Tony Award winner and Kennedy Center Honoree Chita Rivera will be the Co-host for the 13th Annual COLUMN AWARDS Gala.

Chita Rivera to Co-Host Column Awards, 2/27
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 7, 2012


The COLUMN AWARDS Board of Directors and the Executive Director/Producer announced today that Tony Award winner and Kennedy Center Honoree Chita Rivera will be the Co-host for the 13th Annual COLUMN AWARDS Gala.

Photo Flash: SCLA's MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR Reading!
by Kelsey Denette - May 10, 2011


The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA) continued the celebration of its 25th anniversary by holding its 21st Simply Shakespeare reading of 'The Merry Wives of Windsor.' The participants for this rhinestone-studded cast in a down-home evenin' that was more colorful than a clown at a rodeo included Christina Applegate, Kenneth Branagh, Faith Hill, Eric Idle, Arte Johnson, Eugene Levy, Tim McGraw, William Shatner, Martin Short, Tracey Ullman and the co-chairs of the event Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks, all of whom read one of Shakespeare's best known and beloved comedies.

Shakespeare Center of LA Hosts 21st Annual Simply Shakespeare Fundraiser,5/9
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2011


The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA) continues the celebration of its 25th anniversary by holding its 21st Simply Shakespeare reading of "The Merry Wives of Windsor."

Wilson, Applegate, Branagh, Shatner, Short, Hanks et al. Lead THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR at Shakespeare Center in LA, 5/9
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2011


The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA) continues the celebration of its 25th anniversary by holding its 21st Simply Shakespeare reading of 'The Merry Wives of Windsor.' The participants for this rhinestone-studded cast in a down-home evenin' that will be more colorful than a clown at a rodeo include Christina Applegate, Kenneth Branagh, Faith Hill, Eric idle, Arte Johnson, Eugene Levy, Tim McGraw, William Shatner, Martin Short, Tracey Ullman and the co-chairs of the event Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks, all of whom will be reading one of Shakespeare's best known and beloved comedies.

Applegate, Hanks, Shatner, & More Set for SCLA Fundraiser, 5/9
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 28, 2011


The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA) continues the celebration of its 25th anniversary by holding its 21st Simply Shakespeare reading of "The Merry Wives of Windsor." The participants for this rhinestone-studded cast in a down-home evenin' that will be more colorful than a clown at a rodeo include Christina Applegate, Kenneth Branagh, Faith Hill, Eric idle, Arte Johnson, Eugene Levy, Tim McGraw, William Shatner, Martin Short, Tracey Ullman and the co-chairs of the event Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks, all of whom will be reading one of Shakespeare's best known and beloved comedies. The special musical guests are Reba McEntire, Sara Watkins, Sean Watkins, and Chris Wilson.

Shakespeare Center of LA Hosts 21st Annual Simply Shakespeare Fundraiser
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 13, 2011


The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA) continues the celebration of its 25th anniversary by holding its 21st Simply Shakespeare reading of "The Merry Wives of Windsor."

Wilson, Applegate, Branagh, Shatner, Short, Hanks et al. Lead THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR at Shakespeare Center in LA, 5/9
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 13, 2011


The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA) continues the celebration of its 25th anniversary by holding its 21st Simply Shakespeare reading of 'The Merry Wives of Windsor.' The participants for this rhinestone-studded cast in a down-home evenin' that will be more colorful than a clown at a rodeo include Christina Applegate, Kenneth Branagh, Faith Hill, Eric idle, Arte Johnson, Eugene Levy, Tim McGraw, William Shatner, Martin Short, Tracey Ullman and the co-chairs of the event Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks, all of whom will be reading one of Shakespeare's best known and beloved comedies.

Way Off Broadway Presents NUNSENSE A-MEN 6/25-8/29
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2010


One of the most successful and popular theatrical franchises is Dan Goggin's Nunsense series. In all, there are nine different stage productions that revolve around the Little Sisters of Hoboken. This summer, the hilariously funny, gender-bending installment of the collection, Nunsense A-Men!, is set to entertainment audiences at The Way off Broadway Dinner Theatre. The production opens June 25th and runs through August 29th.

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