Carrie Fisher News

J.J. Abrams Reveals He Met With George Lucas Prior to Writing STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER

by Stephi Wild — April 13, 2019

According to ComingSoon.

Turner Classic Movies Celebrates 25th Anniversary

by Kaitlin Milligan — April 9, 2019

Turner Classic Movies (TCM), considered throughout the industry as the definitive home of classic film and the leading authority on the genre, will celebrate its 25th anniversary on April 14th, 2019.

Award-Winning Solo Show Returning To United Solo Theater Festival

by A.A. Cristi — April 2, 2019

It's no secret to anyone that the shows we see on Broadway right now are constantly evolving and changing more than ever before, with even more movies and TV shows being turned into Broadway musicals and plays thus becoming major hits.

Internationally Acclaimed TILDA SWINTON... Comedy Returns To NYC For Limited Run April 18

by A.A. Cristi — March 29, 2019

After scoring with critics and audiences alike in LA, New York, London and Edinburgh, Byron Lane's absurd comedy TILDA SWINTON ANSWERS AN AD ON CRAIGS LIST* returns to New York for a limited engagement.

Rover Dramawerks Announces Fifth Annual Women's Play Festival

by Julie Musbach — March 26, 2019

For the fifth straight year, Rover Dramawerks is pleased to partner with the playwrights' group 365 Women a Year to present a festival of plays about women, for everyone.

World of Wonder Announces The Official RuPaul's Drag Race Podcast

by Tori Hartshorn — February 25, 2019

Tell your best squirrel friends! From World of Wonder, producers of RuPaul's Drag Race, comes The Official RuPaul's Drag Race Podcast, hosted by Drag Race producer and Herstorian John Polly.

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Is Coming To The Royal Albert Hall With A Full Orchestra

by Stephi Wild — February 19, 2019

See Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back with full, live orchestral accompaniment for the first time ever in the UK this September, as it comes to the Royal Albert Hall.

Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio Demolished in LA

by Julie Musbach — February 13, 2019

In 1979 stage and screen star Debbie Reynolds founded the Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio in North Hollywood, which remained operational for decades to follow.

Groucho Returns to the Walnut With Frank Ferrante in AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO

by Julie Musbach — February 11, 2019

For one night only, Frank Ferrante will perform his acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx in An Evening With Groucho.

World of Wonder's WOW Presents Plus SVOD New January Offerings

by Tori Hartshorn — January 8, 2019

World of Wonder, the creative minds behind Emmy® award-winning RuPaul's Drag Race, Million Dollar Listing franchise, and Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures, will roll out a new original series and all-new episodes of fan-favorite programming this month on its owned and operated subscription service

VIDEO: On This Day, December 27- Remembering Carrie Fisher

by A.A. Cristi — December 27, 2018

Fisher was a beloved cultural icon, best known for her role as Princess Leia in the original Star Wars trilogy.

Photo Flashback: BroadwayWorld Remembers Penny Marshall

by Walter McBride — December 20, 2018

As previously reported, actress and director Penny Marshall has passed away at the age of 75, due to complications with diabetes.

Review: World Premiere Comedy SPECIAL Commemorates the 40th Anniversary of the Worst Variety Show in TV History

by Shari Barrett — December 17, 2018

The World Premiere comedy SPECIAL commemorates the 40th Anniversary of the worst variety show in television history with a behind-the-scenes imagined look of how The Star Wars Holiday Special came to be.

World Premiere of SPECIAL Comes to Theatre of NOTE

by BWW News Desk — December 14, 2018

Special is the World Premiere comedy that commemorates the 40th Anniversary of the worst variety show in television history with a behind-the-scenes imagined look of how The Star Wars Holiday Special came to be.

World Premiere of SPECIAL Comes to Theatre of NOTE

by BWW News Desk — December 13, 2018

Special is the World Premiere comedy that commemorates the 40th Anniversary of the worst variety show in television history with a behind-the-scenes imagined look of how The Star Wars Holiday Special came to be.

World Premiere of SPECIAL Comes to Theatre of NOTE

by Stephi Wild — December 4, 2018

Special is the World Premiere comedy that commemorates the 40th Anniversary of the worst variety show in television history with a behind-the-scenes imagined look of how The Star Wars Holiday Special came to be.

BWW Interview: Joely Fisher of GROWING UP FISHER at Myron's Cabaret Jazz At The Smith Center For The Performing Arts

by Debbie Hall — November 27, 2018

Joely Fisher encompasses many roles to many people.

Hotsy Totsy Burlesque Presents its Tribute To Star Wars

by Stephi Wild — November 27, 2018

It is the 40th anniversary of the airing of the Star Wars Holiday Special! And time, once again, at The Home For Wayward Girls and Fallen Women for the annual viewing of Cherry's favorite TV show.

CATASTROPHE Returns to Channel 4

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 23, 2018

Written by and starring Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan, Catastrophe has received universal critical acclaim and a raft of awards since launching in 2015.

Norbert Leo Butz and Friends, Joely Fisher, and More Head to 54 Below Next Week

by Julie Musbach — November 8, 2018

Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.