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Photo Coverage: Inside FELLINI HULAWEENI with Bette Midler & More
by Walter McBride - Nov 3, 2014

Bette Midler hosted the annual Hulaween Gala on Friday night. This year's theme was Fellini Hulawee

Photo Coverage: Bette Midler Hosts 19th Annual Hulaween Gala: Fellini Hulaweeni
by Walter McBride - Nov 2, 2014

Bette Midler hosted the annual Hulaween Gala on Friday night. This year's theme was Fellini Hulaweeni, in honor of Fredrico Fellini, Italian filmmaker. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the evening below!

BUNNY BUNNY: GILDA RADNER Set for Segal Centre for Performing Arts Studio, 11/20-30
by Anna Bencivengo - Oct 27, 2014

Following a successful North American tour and just in time for the 40th Anniversary of Saturday Night Live Red Body Productions presents Bunny Bunny: GILDA RADNER: A Sort of Love Story, a one-woman show, from November 20th to 30th at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts Studio. This original stage abridgment of comedy icon Alan Zweibel's homage to groundbreaking Jewish comedian Gilda Radner stars Rosaruby Kagan as both Zweibel and Radner, and is directed by Tanner Harvey, with design by Jody Burkholder.

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Begins Tonight at La Jolla Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2014

La Jolla Playhouse presents the U.S. premiere production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, featuring a score by the multiple Academy, Grammy and Tony Award-winning team of composer Alan Menken (Newsies, Little Shop of Horrors) and lyricist Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin), book by Peter Parnell (The West Wing, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever) and direction by Scott Schwartz (Playhouse's Jane Eyre, Broadway's Golda's Balcony). Produced in association with Paper Mill Playhouse, by special arrangement with Disney Theatrical Productions, The Hunchback of Notre Dame begins tonight, October 26, and runs through December 14, 2014 in the Playhouse's Mandell Weiss Theatre.

Showtime Premieres Season 4 of WEB THERAPY Tonight
by TV News Desk - Oct 22, 2014

Everyone's favorite online therapist, played by Emmy Award winner Lisa Kudrow, will dole out more horrible advice on the fourth season of WEB THERAPY, premiering tonight, October 22nd at 11 P.M. ET/PT.

WAKE UP with BWW 10/21/14 - STICKS AND BONES, LOST LAKE, Susan Boyle, Billy Crystal and More!
by Jessica Showers - Oct 21, 2014

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Two more shows begin off-Broadway, JERSEY BOYS welcomes two new cast members on tour, and two stars -- Susan Boyle and Billy Crystal -- release their latest projects!

Billy Crystal's 700 SUNDAYS Out Today on DVD & Digital
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2014

Billy Crystal's '700 Sundays,' one of the most-acclaimed and highest-grossing plays in Broadway history, broadcast earlier this year by HBO, is available on DVD and in Digital HD today, October 21, 2014.

Jay Leno Receives Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 20, 2014

Late night host and comedian Jay Leno received the Kennedy Center's 17th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor last night, Sunday, October 19th.

VIDEO: Cary Elwes Talks New Book, THE PRINCESS BRIDE Anecdotes, and More
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 19, 2014

Cary Elwes recently sat down with Young Hollywood to discuss his new book, As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from THE PRINCESS BRIDE. In this interview, Elwes talks about co-writing his book with the rest of THE PRINESS BRIDE 'family,' breaking his toe on set, and more!

FIRST LISTEN: Neil Patrick Harris Talks Hosting Oscars, Dream Duet Partner, AHS & More!
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 17, 2014

Neil Patrick Harris sat down with Entertainment Weekly's Matt Bean for a Sirius XM 'Town Hall' interview which will air today, October 17th at 1:00 p.m. ET on SiriusXM's Entertainment Weekly Radio.

He's a Host for the Ages- Six Reasons Neil Patrick Harris Will Rock the Oscars!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 16, 2014

After having watched four of his stellar hosting jobs at the Tony Awards, no one should be more sure of Neil's imminent success at the Oscars than us theatre fans. Below, we bring you just a few of the reasons that we are counting down the days until the Academy Awards!

UPDATE: NY Medical Examiner's Office Reveals Joan Rivers' Cause of Death
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 16, 2014

The New York City Medical Examiner's Office has revealed that late comedian Joan Rivers died from complications due to surgery on September 4, 2014.

Bridget Everett's ROCK BOTTOM Closes Tonight at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2014

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.

BWW Interview: Marc Shaiman Preps for THE 54 BELOW SHOW and Wraps Up ROCK BOTTOM! Plus- Will CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Arrive on Broadway?
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 15, 2014

54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents its newest late night event, 'The 54 Below Show.' The new series launches on Friday, October 17 at 11:30PM with inaugural host, Tony Award winner Marc Shaiman (Hairspray, Catch Me if You Can). Cover starts at $20 with a $25 food & beverage minimum.

Highlights from SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE's Weekend Update
by Casey Judge - Oct 13, 2014

Highlights from SNL's Weekend Update featuring COLIN JOST and MICHAEL CHE

AS YOU WISH, An Inside Look at the Making of The Princess Bride, Hits Bookshelves, 10/14
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 13, 2014

AS YOU WISH: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride by Cary Elwes, Joe Layden and forward by Rob Reiner, hits the bookshelves tomorrow, October 14, 2014.

LABYRINTH Sequel In the Works?
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 12, 2014

Some rumors are too good to be true. Earlier this week, Variety reported that the Jim Henson Company was developing a sequel to LABYRINTH (1986), cult-classic fantasy film starring Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie.

Billy Crystal to Write, Produce & Star in Jim Henson Co's WHICH WITCH
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 10, 2014

Billy Crystal is set to write, produce and star in The Jim Henson Co.'s animated movie project, WHICH WITCH. Production is set to begin early next year with Brian Henson directing.

Centenary Stage Company to Present UP ON THE ROOF, 10/23-26
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 10, 2014

It's been said that if you take Andrea Bocelli, Sammy Davis Jr., and Billy Crystal and put them together you get Tony Pace. Running October 23rd through October 26th as part of the Kutz Theatre Series at Centenary Stage Company, his one-man, semi-autobiographical show, dubbed 'Up on the Roof' combines musical-comedy, stand-up, and impressions to create a wonderfully entertaining and interactive package that recalls legendary entertainers such as Sammy Davis Jr. and Danny Kaye.

HA! The Musical Set for New York Comedy Festival Next Month
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 7, 2014

After a sold-out summer run this past August, 'HA!' The Musical, a hilarious behind the scenes look at the world of standup comedy, will return to STAGE 72 (158 West 72nd Street) as an official selection of the upcoming New York Comedy Festival in November.

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