Bette Midler News

Feinstein's at the Nikko is proud to announce the upcoming lineup for November 2014. Performers include Tony Award winning actress and singer Betty Buckley; Tony Award winner Laura Benanti; jazz legend Freddy Cole; acclaimed performance artist Jeffrey Johnson; star of stage and screen Telly Leung; Award-winning cabaret singer -- and Bay Area native -- Carly Ozard. Additional performers for November 2014 will be announced at a later date.

Bette Midler is getting her first UK television special this fall on ITV, called BETTE MIDLER: ONE NIGHT ONLY. According to Deadline, Joanna Lumley will host the program, with an air date to be announced.

The 13th Street Rep's 'Carol Channing Award'-honoring a rising young actor whose talent, attitude, and work ethic reflects the high standards set by the legendary Channing-has been presented to Danny Coelho. The youngest member of the theater's repertory company, Coelho, 17, was prominently featured in the musical comedy 'Theater Boys,' and will be featured next in the theater's production of 'Mad About the Boy,' set to open in early 2015. He's also been featured in the Paper Mill Playhouse Show Choir, run by Shayne Austin Miller and John Zeitun.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: THE RIVER starts performances, LONESOME DEVIL opens off-Broadway, Michael Feinstein performs on PBS, BIG FISH brings tall tales to the West Coast, NYC's McKittrick Hotel hosts a Halloween bash and more!

NBC has announced that Bette Midler will appear on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON on Wednesday, November 5th. The legendary singer will perform and discuss her new album 'It's the Girls' during the broadcast.

The high-octane theatrical concert, "Burlesque to Broadway" starring Quinn Lemley will dazzle audiences at New York City's premiere venue The Cutting Room (44 E 32nd Street between Park and Madison) every Monday night in November. This lightning-in-a-bottle survey of American burlesque -- with Lemley leading a tight-knit coterie of showgirls through heart-racing choreography, in eye-popping costumes -- is supported by a razor-sharp nine-piece live band under the music direction of Daniel Lincoln. Performances are November (3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th) at 8pm with doors at 6:30pm.

Julien's Auctions, the world's premier music and entertainment memorabilia auction house, has announced the highly anticipated Icons & Idols: Rock n' Roll auction event to take place on Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Julien's Auctions Beverly Hills gallery located at 9665 Wilshire Boulevard. The auction will feature hundreds of items from the lives and careers of some of music's biggest artists including The Beatles, U2, Chris Martin, The Grateful Dead, Elvis Presley, Madonna, Johnny Cash, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Todd Rundgren, Kurt Cobain, Heart, Mick Jagger, James Brown, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Cher, Prince, Michael Jackson, Miles Davis and even a bit of Liberace and many more.

Meet our two new fascinating reviewers for BWW-Denver and find out why these diverse and talented gentlemen are the perfect addition to our team!

Below, get a first listen to Bette Midler's new single 'Waterfalls' featured on her upcoming girl group tribute album 'It's The Girls!'

Tonight, October 23 at 8:00 PM, Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage and Sher Krieger Events are presenting Shawn Ryan in 'Live in Concert!'

Singing sensation Lucy Tops brings her golden voice to Kalk Bay Theatre in a tribute to the one of the greatest singers of our time. She will perform STEALING THE SHOW: BETTE MIDLER for a limited season from 4 to 16 November.

I LIKE YOUR STYLE: A TRIBUTE TO JOE LAYTON, hosted by six-time Emmy Award winner Bruce Vilanch, took place Monday, October 20th, 2014, at 7 pm, St. Luke's Theater, 308 West 46th St., NYC. Featuring performances by Loni Ackerman, Jill O'Hara, Walter Willison, rare video footage of Layton shows, and a gaggle of gypsies to discuss Joe's Life and Legacy.

'Mad Men' star Vincent Kartheiser and Broadway's Larry Pine (CASA VALENTINA) play Billy Wilder and Raymond Chandler, respectively, in BILLY & RAY, Mike Bencivenga's new play -- directed by the legendary director/writer/producer Garry Marshall. Earlier this week, the show celebrated its NY premiere and opening night at the Vineyard Theatre (108 E. 15 St.). Check out photos from the theatre arrivals below!

Check out photos from the opening night party, including famous (and proud) Mom - Bette Midler!

It's October, and 'Rise 'n Shine with Bette & Juliette' are back with their brand new HALLOWEEN SHOW!!! This episode will be jam-packed with tricks 'n treats for guys and ghouls of all ages, including: a celebrity seance, a surprise cast reunion, Halloween 'how-to's,' music and more!

This fall the National Portrait Gallery is unveiling a special new wall in our galleries, called 'Recognize.'

On Monday, October 27, 2014, New Heritage presents A Season in an Evening: A Night to Remember in celebration of the theater's 50 years. Actors, musicians, friends and supporters will be treated to an exciting glimpse of history with theatre and music performances by a stellar cast of New Heritage alums and invited guests.

Actor/director/filmmaker Sam Donnenberg has been presented with the 13th Street Repertory Company's "Giuseppe Bausilio Award." The award--named in honor of the young actor who starred on Broadway in "Billy Elliot" and co-starred at the Rep in "Irving Berlin's America" while simultaneously appearing on Broadway in "Newsies" and continuing his career as a world-class ballet dancer-is intended to honor a rising young multi-talented artist, who is simultaneously making his mark in more than one field.

Manhattan Theatre Club's New York premiere co-production of The Country House, the new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Donald Margulies, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan, opened on October 2 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). Scroll down to learn more about the full cast and watch interviews with the company below!

The Public Theater presents Bridget Everett's critically acclaimed ROCK BOTTOM at Joe's Pub. The show closes tonight, October 16, 2014. Created by Bridget Everett, Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Adam 'Ad-Rock' Horovitz, and Matt Ray, and directed by Scott Wittman, this shockingly funny and moving new show began performances on September 9 and was originally slated to close on October 11. ROCK BOTTOM was originally commissioned as part of the Joe's Pub 2013 New York Voices series.