Bob Hope News

The Ohio Theatre Lima Gets Its Second Act

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 6, 2020

Wake Up With BWW 11/5: Auditions Open For Jason Robert Brown's FAREWELL MY CONCUBINE, and More!

by Stephi Wild — November 5, 2020

Today's top stories: auditions are now open for Jason Robert Brown's Farewell My Concubine, watch Sondheim's message for a composer with dementia who's song went viral, and more!

Theater Stories: A Ziegfeld Follies Ghost, the Impact of THE LION KING & More About The New Amsterdam Theatre!

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 19, 2020

Today's Theater Stories features The New Amsterdam Theatre! Learn about the history of The Ziegfeld Follies, the ghost of a showgirl that haunts the theater, the impact of The Lion King, and more!

Presidential Medal Of Freedom Awarded To Martha Raye For Her Service To The Troops To Be Auctioned

by A.A. Cristi — August 25, 2020

The Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to Martha Raye for her USO performances in three wars will be auctioned by Nate D.

Gary Sinise to Receive 2020 LMGI Humanitarian Award

by Kaitlin Milligan — August 11, 2020

Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated actor Gary Sinise, who established the Gary Sinise Foundation with the mission to serve and honor America’s defenders, veterans, first responders, Gold Star families and those in need, will receive the esteemed Humanitarian Award from the Location Managers Gui

Lincoln Square Theatre is Undergoing Renovations After Being Deemed 'Unsafe'

by Stephi Wild — August 5, 2020

The historic Lincoln Square Theatre in downtown Decatur will undergo renovations and restorations this year.

Alice Ripley and Debra Walton Join MOMENT MATINEE PRESENTS SONGS OF THE DECADE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 29, 2020

Michael Lavine is presenting a special Webinar Zoominar benefit series: MOMENT MATINEE PRESENTS SONGS OF THE DECADE.

Michael Lavine Will Present 'The Fabulous Forties' as Part of MOMENT MATINEE PRESENTS SONGS OF THE DECADE

by Stephi Wild — July 27, 2020

Michael Lavine (Broadway vocal coach, performer music director, and sheet music guru) is presenting a special Webinar Zoominar benefit series: MOMENT MATINEE PRESENTS SONGS OF THE DECADE.

Varla Jean Merman & Judy Gold Premiere Duo Show in P-Town Alongside Varla's New Solo Show SUPERSPREADER

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 15, 2020

Producer Mark Cortale has announced the opening of two shows for summer-long runs in Provincetown, starting this month.

The McCallum Theatre Appoints The Ordway's Jamie Grant As New President And CEO

by David Green — June 21, 2020

The Board of Trustees of the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, California announced today the appointment of Jamie Grant as its new President and CEO effective September 14, 2020.

BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST MOTOWN SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, the Jackson 5 & More

by Peter Nason — June 11, 2020

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest Motown songs from 1960-1994.

Hollywood Pantages Postpones 90th Birthday

by Stephi Wild — June 4, 2020

Due to the gravity of the events occurring across the country and around the world, the Hollywood Pantages has decided to postpone its 90th Birthday Celebration (originally scheduled for today, June 4.

Manoa Valley Theatre Announces 2020-21 Season - BE MORE CHILL, DESPERATE MEASURES, and More!

by Stephi Wild — May 14, 2020

Manoa Valley Theatre returns for its 52nd season with a stellar lineup of shows that includes a slew of Hawaii premieres, including comedy, musical comedy, drama and a local-kine Hawaii favorite.

Julie Bennett, Voice of Cindy Bear in YOGI BEAR, Has Passed Away From COVID-19 Complications

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 2, 2020

Variety has reported that Julie Bennett, best known for her work in the Hanna-Barbera cartoon series “The Yogi Bear Show” as Cindy Bear, has passed away from complications related to coronavirus at 88.

Bob Hope's Foundation Awards $250,000 Relief Grant For Veterans

by A.A. Cristi — March 26, 2020

In furtherance of Bob Hope's unwavering passion for and commitment to our military, the Bob and Dolores Hope Foundation announced today they will award an additional $250,000 challenge grant to Operation Homefront to serve military families impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic.