Bette Midler News

A legendary entertainer comes to a legendary New York nightspot in June, when Michelle DellaFave performs “Diggin' Life – Songs and Stories of a Former Golddigger.”  

The 78th Tony awards aired on Sunday night, June 9th, and it was a particularly historic night for Hawai’i nei. Though our islands have had their share of representation at theatre’s biggest night in the past—from Honolulu-born Bette Midler’s wins in 1974 and 2017 to Kaimuki grad Ruthie Ann Miles’ win in 2015—no previous Tony night has had quite the concentration of celebrities, shout-outs, and wins as last night’s ceremony.

Dynamic writing team Elspeth Collard & Sam Rosenblatt bring their newest show to The Green Room 42 on June 8, 2025, at 1pm. Broadway Boombox celebrates the best of both Broadway bops and pop hits alike.

Max Clayton will star as C.K. Dexter Haven in Ogunquit Playhouse’s reimagining of High Society. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Stephen DeAngelis continues his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition in his monthly residency of At This Performance…™ to be held on Monday, June 23rd  at The Green Room 42.

Grammy Award-winning soprano Ana María Martínez, with Broadway music director and conductor Andy Einhorn, will be at The Hobby Center this Saturday at 7:30 pm in the Zilkha Hall.

On July 9th, The Green Room 42 will present 'The Off-Beat Players and Friends: A Celebration of Disability and Neurodivergence'. Performing alongside some of the company's veteran performers will be stars of the Broadway musical, 'How to Dance in Ohio',the first Broadway musical with openly Autistic actors playing Autistic characters.

Stage Fright, hosted by OUT 100's Marti Gould Cummings with Drama Desk-nominee Yaz Fukuoka on the keys, will present a big, star-studded PRIDE lineup at Red Eye NY. Kicking the celebration off is Jacqueline B. Arnold.

Classic American theater composers like Leonard Bernstein, John Kander, and Stephen Sondheim have been good to Aimee Doherty – giving her a wide range of characters to play and songs to sing. She has returned the favor by giving standout performances in their musicals that have made her one of the leading lights on greater Boston’s stages.

The Spire Center for Performing Arts has revealed three new shows. Ten-time Grammy-award winning band Asleep at the Wheel will play in August, plus more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Hello, Dolly!, featuring an all-star cast of Tony Award winners and nominees, will be the eleventh presentation in the Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series—for one night only. Learn how to attend!

Few honors in entertainment are as coveted—or as rare—as achieving EGOT status. This elite distinction marks a career filled with versatility, longevity, and extraordinary talent across multiple mediums. What does it all mean? We're taking a closer look at the artists who have managed to join one of the industry’s most exclusive clubs.

Tony Award-winning actress Marissa Jaret Winokur recently visited Sherri to discuss her return to the stage with Mama I’m a Big Girl Now and also teased a return to Broadway. Watch the interview now!

Comedic cabaret musical storyteller Robbie Rozelle is bringing his yearly one-off to 54 Below and he shared some thoughts on the art form, the importance of attacking fear, and the need for comedy to be front-loaded.

Harris Center for the Arts will present ukulele marvel Jake Shimabukuro on Friday, July 18. After being taught the instrument by his mother at age four, Jake became a local phenom, performing on his own and in a local group Pure Heart.

Laural Meade will bring Ms. Tucker Will See You Now to the Davidson/Valentini for Hollywood Fringe 2025. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

'Little House on the Prairie' former child star, outspoken activist, and TV Land Award winner ALISON ARNGRIM will return to New York with her critically acclaimed CONFESSIONS OF A PRAIRIE BITCH. Learn more!

MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW! is running May 7th at 7:30p at the Lexington Opera House. Read our interview with one of the show's stars, Tony Award-nominee Laura Bell Bundy!

In celebration of Pride Week and Café Carlyle's 70th anniversary, Café Carlyle: PRIDE Edition brings together a lineup of bold, brilliant, and barrier-breaking artists for five nights of unforgettable performances from June 24 to June 28.

The RuPaul's Drag Race star will be at Joe's Pub on April 27 and June 8 with a new show, 50 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR LOVER. Read a conversation with her about the show and more.