Barbara Walters News

Kris Jenner (author, Kris Jenner. . .and all things Kardashian) is a confirmed guest live, tomorrow, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 on ABC's 'The View' (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET; CLOSED-CAPTIONED; TV-14; broadcast in stereo). The announcement was made this morning during today's live broadcast of 'The View' by creator/executive producer and host Barbara Walters.

America's most iconic sex therapist, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, will host a special audience Q&A at FREUD'S LAST SESSION immediately after the performance this Thursday, November 3rd.

In these troubled times, Barbara Walters shares advice with viewers that's worth listening to from four self-made, out-of-the-box creators and thinkers who made it big the old fashioned way - by creating products that people want.

On October 22nd, the NAAP (National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis) presented their 2011 award for Best Stage Production to Mark St. Germain for his hit play FREUD'S LAST SESSION, now in its second smash year at New World Stages.

In these troubled times, Barbara Walters shares advice with viewers that's worth listening to from four self-made, out-of-the-box creators and thinkers who made it big the old fashioned way - by creating products that people want.

Due to overwhelming demand, Mark St. Germain's runaway hit play FREUD'S LAST SESSION today put a new block of seats on sale through February 26th.

Hugh Jackman, Kelly Clarkson, Kadee Strickland, Judy Gold, Jane Levy And Kevin Clash (a.k.a. 'Elmo') on 'The View,' October 24-28

With four Tony Awards and two Grammy Awards, the Juilliard-trained Audra McDonald returns to performing live full-time this month following four seasons playing Dr. Naomi Bennett on ABC's hit television series Private Practice. Currently starring alongside Norm Lewis in A.R.T.'s PORGY AND BESS, the Broadway-bound singer will make a stop at Carnegie Hall as a part of her 20-city concert tour across North America. McDonald will present her trademark mix of show tunes, classic songs from movies, and pieces written expressly for her by leading contemporary composers.

Hugh Jackman, Kelly Clarkson, Kadee Strickland, Judy Gold, Jane Levy And Kevin Clash (a.k.a. 'Elmo') on 'The View,' October 24-28

Barbara Walters will have an exclusive interview with Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon. Carey, a best-selling artist, will speak candidly about her difficult pregnancy and becoming a mom of two. In addition, she will introduce her six-month-old twins for the first time on '20/20,' Friday, October 21.

Barbara Walters will have an exclusive interview with Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon. Carey, a best-selling artist, will speak candidly about her difficult pregnancy and becoming a mom of two. In addition, she will introduce her six-month-old twins for the first time on '20/20,' Friday, October 21.

Please put your tray tables and seat backs into their upright positions, as the sensational cast of ABC's new series 'Pan Am' touch down for their first joint appearance on ABC's 'The View,' live, Thursday, October 20. Christina Ricci, Kelli Garner, Margot Robbie and Karine Vanasse are featured.

Please put your tray tables and seat backs into their upright positions, as the sensational cast of ABC's new series 'Pan Am' touch down for their first joint appearance on ABC's 'The View,' live, Thursday, October 20. Christina Ricci, Kelli Garner, Margot Robbie and Karine Vanasse are featured.

America's most iconic sex therapist, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, made a surprise return to the recently reopened FREUD'S LAST SESSION, Mark St. Germain's runaway hit play, Sunday matinee, October 9th at New World Stages.

Today, in an extension of the FLASH FRIDAY column, we are sharpening our focus on the six upcoming revivals of musicals that are soon to hit the boards in the next few months (post-FOLLIES) and battle it out for the Best Revival as the Broadway season heats up just when the weather begins to cool: the classic Jule Styne/Bob Merrill musical that originally starred that star-of-stars, Barbra Streisand - FUNNY GIRL; the groundbreaking rock opera that rewrote the theatrical rulebook thanks to young creators Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice - JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR; the hippie, flower child take on the Christ story covering some similar Biblical ground to that of SUPERSTAR, with this one being the composing debut of WICKED songwriter Stephen Schwartz - GODSPELL; another Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice collaboration that won seven Tony Awards and acted as the vehicle for Patti LuPone's blazing Broadway debut in a starring role - EVITA; the significantly reworked, revised and rewritten new version of the beautifully scored time-travel musical by Burton Lane and Alan Jay Lerner, this time starring a male movie star crooner - ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER; and, the landmark American opera composed by the Gershwins with DuBose Haywerd - PORGY & BESS. While each and every one of these entities has a huge hit song or two that nearly everyone on the planet knows by heart - "Don't Rain On My Parade", "I Don't Know How To Love Him", "Day By Day", "Don't Cry For Me Argentina", "On A Clear Day…" and 'Summertime' included - each of these revivals also comes after a film version (or two) that, in more than a few of these cases, will be relatively difficult to top as far as expectations of many audience members undoubtedly will go. So, by taking a listen to the smash hit crossover songs from these musicals as well as looking at their respective film version's trailers - as well as a couple of surprises, too - perhaps we can glean some insight into what makes these generally pretty terrific properties so well worth reviving on Broadway, here, now, today, in 2011. Furthermore, all of this crystal ball commentary is not even taking into account the starry assortment of performers that have already been announced for these productions so far - especially with FUNNY GIRL's Lauren Ambrose and Bobby Cannavale, GODSPELL's Hunter Parrish, SUPERSTAR's lauded Josh Young, EVITA's Ricky Martin and Michael Cerveris, PORGY's Norm Lewis and Audra McDonald, as well as the leading man in what was once a leading lady's role (that of Barbara Harris) in ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER, Harry Connick, Jr.! What a tight race it is turning out to be for these new productions, particularly come Tony time in June! With rock to rhumba and borscht belt comedy to messianic hosannas and even full-out opera, seemingly every conceivable customer base is more than covered by this packed, potentially, well, awesome, season of shows - and many Broadway babies around BroadwayWorld are undoubtedly looking most forward to these six forthcoming revivals - with particularly good reason given the relative dearth of new musicals announced so far. So, let these revivals revive your flagging spirits as we leap into the 2011-2012 season with this comprehensive prospective and retrospective all about what makes them work so well in the first place and so worthy of another look!

America's favorite morning show turns 60 on January 14, and to pay tribute, Running Press is publishing From Yesterday to TODAY: Six Decades of America's Favorite Morning Show (On sale November 15, 2011, Hardcover), written by Stephen Battaglio, business editor for TV Guide Magazine.

The hosts of 'The View' introduced the world television premiere performance of the brand new Disney stage musical, 'NEWSIES,' adapted from the popular Disney film starring Christian Bale, this week. Academy Award-winning composer Alan Menken, who wrote music for the 1992 motion picture 'Newsies' and has won eight Oscars© for such memorable scores as 'Beauty and the Beast,' 'The Little Mermaid' and 'Pocahontas,' helped introduce the cast performance medley of both 'Santa Fe' and 'Seize The Day.'

Last night the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact launched the all-star Broadway premiere of '8'. The play, which chronicles the historic trial in the federal legal challenge to California's Proposition 8, was written by AFER Founding Board Member and Academy Award-winning writer Dustin Lance Black and directed by Tony Award-winning actor and director Joe Mantello. Broadway Beat was at the after party to meet the stars. Click below to hear about getting to the big premiere night and why they believe this piece is so important.

Last night the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact launched the all-star Broadway premiere of '8'. The play, which chronicles the historic trial in the federal legal challenge to California's Proposition 8, was written by AFER Founding Board Member and Academy Award-winning writer Dustin Lance Black and directed by Tony Award-winning actor and director Joe Mantello. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night after party and brings you photo coverage below.

Last night the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact launched the all-star Broadway premiere of '8' to a packed and enthusiastic audience. The play, which chronicles the historic trial in the federal legal challenge to California's Proposition 8, was written by AFER Founding Board Member and Academy Award-winning writer Dustin Lance Black and directed by Tony Award-winning actor and director Joe Mantello.