Bill Cosby News

Rising from the streets of New York's ghettos to television superstardom, Jimmie Walker personifies the great American success story.

Applauded singer-impressionist and comedian Tom Stevens returns to the Suncoast Showroom for two performances, August 20 and 21, each evening at 7:30 p.m.

Legendary television writer/producer and composer Samuel Denoff died July 8, 2011 at his home in Brentwood, California. He was 83 and suffered from Alzheimers' Disease. Services will be held Monday July 11 at 11AM at the Groman mortuary at Eden Memorial Park in Mission Hills, California.

The hilarious, brilliant, and unpredictable comedian/musician Reggie Watts will perform a five-show limited engagement at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company from August 23 - August 26, 2011. Reggie Watts-hailed by GQ magazine as 'the coolest comedian on the planet' and handpicked by Conan O'Brien to open nightly on Conan's entire North American 'Prohibited From Being Funny on Television' tour-is a comedian and musician whose improvised musical sets have graced both international stages and late-night television.

For the first time under the 21-year leadership of Bonnie J. Monte, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will present William Shakespeare's rarely produced work, Timon of Athens.

The Napa Valley Opera House is pleased to welcome ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro back to the Opera House to perform tunes from his newly released album 'Peace Love Ukulele.' Always a popular entertainer, Jake has formed a dedicated group of fans in the Napa Valley who are thrilled to cheer him on the stage again.

For the first time under the 21-year leadership of Bonnie J. Monte, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will present William Shakespeare's rarely produced work, Timon of Athens.

Mesa Arts Center is pleased to announce its 2011-12 Performing Live Season featuring Bill Cosby, Yo Yo Ma, Vince Gill, k.d. lang, Lily Tomlin, Dave Koz and so much more. With the strongest line-up to date, the upcoming season is sure to surpass the great sales and ten sold-out shows of last season. To purchase tickets now and get a variety of other benefits, memberships are available starting at only $50. Tickets will go on-sale to the general public on Sunday, June 26, at noon.

Patrick Cook, noted musical theatre composer, actor and author has been appointed Director of Musical Theatre and Jazz for BMI, it was announced today by Charlie Feldman, Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations New York.

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announces its entire 2011 summer season, featuring 99 performances at the majestic Filene Center amphitheater, eight evenings of opera at The Barns at Wolf Trap, and 70 performances at Wolf Trap's Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods.

Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the return of actor, playwright and Steinway concert artist Hershey Felder in a trio of his critically-acclaimed solo shows. Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone delighted San Diego audiences in 2006 and 2008 and due to popular demand will be revived for 13 performances from July 1 - 10. Felder will lead audiences on a musical journey through a century of American music in Hershey Felder in Concert: The Great American Songbook Sing-Along from July 11 - 17. The latest addition to Felder's ambitious 'Composers Sonata,' Hershey Felder in Maestro: The Art of Leonard Bernstein, will receive its Globe debut from July 22 - Aug. 28. Previews run July 22 - July 28. Opening night is July 29. Both George Gershwin Alone and Maestro are directed by Joel Zwick. All three events will run in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Single tickets range from $39 - $90 and may be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE or by visiting the Box Office.

Wolf Trap Presents a Week of Lighthearted Laughs, a Gilbert & Sullivan Classic, and Brings Bayou Back to the Beltway.

Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort will mark the opening of White House Sub on Spice Road May 25, 2011.

MotorCity Casino Hotel is proud to announce Bill Cosby, An Evening of Comedy, at Sound Board on Friday, May 20, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 pm.

A unique masterpiece, Pygmalion is one of Bernard Shaw's most popular plays.

Three esteemed Harlem cultural organizations - the Apollo Theater, Harlem Stage and Jazzmobile - have joined forces to present the first Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival May 9-15, 2011.

Mesa Arts Center is pleased to announce its 2011-12 Performing Live Season featuring Bill Cosby, Yo Yo Ma, Vince Gill, k.d. lang, Lily Tomlin, Dave Koz and so much more. With the strongest line-up to date, the upcoming season is sure to surpass the great sales and ten sold-out shows of last season. To purchase tickets now and get a variety of other benefits, memberships are available starting at only $50. Tickets will go on-sale to the general public on Sunday, June 26, at noon.

The Mayo Center for the Performing Arts has announced its summer season.

Back in the days of the Catskill Mountain Hotels Julie Budd was this young (12 year old) singing sensation who received standing ovations after every performance. Nothing has changed, except the depth & maturity of her vocal and acting ability. One hundred appearances on the Merv Griffin Show and every other major TV show plus co- starring with Frank Sinatra, Bill Cosby, Carol Burnett and Liberace have earned Julie the deserved career and fans she has, and they all gave her a STANDING OVATION after her 'Tribute to Dorothy Fields' show at the Metropolitan Room. Unlike Poor Johnny, Julie doesn't have one note. There were many, and all great. Herb Bernstein as usual was on piano with his great arrangements. Tom Hubbard on bass, Ken Hassler on drums and Art Weiss on synthesizer rounded out this exciting musical performance.

Yesterday, May 10, legendary actress Mia Farrow was honored with the 2011 Marian Anderson Award at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. Farrow accepted the Award at a Gala Concert produced in partnership with The Philadelphia Orchestra, which will take place on Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.