Barbra Streisand News

Barry Dennen, perhaps best known for his portrayal of Pontius Pilate in both the original stage and film versions of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, passed away this morning in Burbank, CA

MAC and ASCAP Award- winning composer/lyricist Amy Engelhardt returns to Don't Tell Mama for a second edition of her acclaimed solo show, MY OWN DEVICES on October 9.

Kyo-Shin-An Arts' award-winning concert series, presented in collaboration with Arts at Tenri Cultural Institute in Manhattan, features a blend of KSA commissions with World, American and NY premieres, traditional and contemporary music for Japanese instruments and Western repertoire.

Musical superstars Boy George, Alessia Cara, Nikki Sixx, Julia Michaels, and Jennifer Nettles join previously announced mentors Shania Twain and Fergie on THE LAUNCH

A new cast album of Chip Deffaa's long-running Off-Broadway show, 'One Night with Fanny Brice,' starring Mary Cantoni Johnson, is out now. It is available for sale from Amazon, CDBaby, iTunes, Google Music, etc.The album is being officially launched September 24th at the venerable 13th Street Repertory Theater, which will be celebrating 'Mary Cantoni Johnson Day.' The new CD will be available in the theater lobby, 6:30 pm September 24th, at a specially discounted 'album-release' price.

FUNNY GIRL established Barbra Streisand's career and People became her signature song. It is performed rarely so Candlelight's current production is an excellent chance to add to your musical theatre bucket list.

Warner Bros' highly anticipated remake of A STAR IS BORN, starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper will now be released in theaters on May 18, 2018. The film, which also marks Cooper's directorial debut, was previously set to open on September 28, 2018.

BroadwayWorld has teamed up with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Below, check out his latest illustration, featuring Jonno Davies in A CLOCKWORK ORANGE.

Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Isaac Sutton in 'LAS VEGAS-NYC!' on October 21, 2017.

Julien's Auctions, the world-record breaking auction house, has announced its highly anticipated event Icons & Idols: Hollywood AND MORE to take place on November 17, 2017 at their pop up auction gallery 805 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, California and live online.

Liza Pulman, the acclaimed singer & comedienne and one third of the satirical and much loved comedy trio Fascinating Aida, returned in 2017 with her third solo show Liza Pulman Sings Streisand.

Nuts has been called the best courtroom melodrama since Witness for the Prosecutionand The Caine Mutiny Court Martial and inspired the 1987 film starring Barbra Streisand and Richard Dreyfus. Set in a courtroom in New York's Bellevue Hospital, the story follows the JOURNEY of a high-priced call girl incarcerated on a charge for killing a violent 'john.' The State says Claudia Faith Draper is unfit to stand trial. As testimony from experts, physicians, and her parents unfolds, can she prove to the judge that she isn't 'nuts' and stand legally sane at trial for manslaughter?

Barbra Streisand plays an intimate club in NYC......in the guise of world renowned impressionist Steven Brinberg as SIMPLY BARBRA'S BROADWAY this coming Monday, September 18th at 7:00 pm at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036 (212 757-0788).

Grammy-nominated artist Seth MacFarlane's love affair with standards continues with his fourth album, In Full Swing, set for release on September 15 on Verve Label Group / Republic Records.

After three successful years on tour boasting numerous sold out engagements, this new adaptation of the worldwide smash-hit film, currently celebrating its 30th Anniversary, will continue to dazzle in more than 50 markets in North America, including the Lehigh Valley at The State Theatre on June 21 and June 22, 2018.

Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage will officially open a new production and North American tour at the Harris Center in Folsom, CA, October 5 - 7.

1812 Productions opens its 21st season with Jonathan Tolins' hit comedy Buyer & Cellar. Directed by Dan O'Neil, Buyer & Cellar stars Dito van Reigersberg, best known for his work with Pig Iron Theatre Company and as his alter-ego, cabaret queen Martha Graham Cracker. Buyer & Cellar opens on Wednesday, October 11th at Plays & Players Theatre in Center City. Previews begin October 5th. The production will run through October 29th. Tickets and information are available at www.1812productions.org or at 215-592-9560.

Yesterday, legendary singer, actress and activist Barbra Streisand penned an op-ed piece for The Huffington Post in which she demands that the Trump Administration acknowledge climate change

Hollywood's biggest A-listers came out last night for the HAND IN HAND telethon benefiting the victims of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey. ?Thus far, the fundraising efforts have brought in over $14 million. Watch highlights below!

Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief today announced additional celebrity participants and corporate partners. The one-hour special, which will benefit those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, will air live and commercial free on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, at 8:00 p.m. EDT/7:00 p.m. CDT and re-air at 8:00 p.m. PDT on the West Coast.