Debbie Harry News

While perhaps best known for her trailblazing 40-year career with iconic Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame band Blondie, Debbie Harry has always staunchly resisted the option of coasting on her laurels.

New York's funniest show Celebrity Autobiography will welcome to its cast stars of stage and screen Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderick (It's Only A Play), music icon Debbie Harry, Janeane Garofalo (the Bravo series Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce), Pam Adlon (FX's Louie), Rachel Dratch (SNL), Ralph Macchio (My Cousin Vinny, The Karate Kid, Dancing with the Stars), Tate Donovan (24, Damages), 4-time Oscar-nominee Marsha Mason, comedy legend Alan Zweibel & Drama Desk-winners Eugene Pack & Dayle Reyfel for several March shows on March 9, March 14 and March 16 at The Triad (Stage 72 -- 158 West 72nd Street). Additional March dates and performers will be announced soon.

A pair of tickets to the sold-out LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST 2015 "Main Event" at the Paramount Theater, with headliners LaBAMBA'S BIG BAND featuring Southside Johnny and Gary U.S. Bonds kicks off the first of two Charitybuzz fundraising auctions benefiting the Light of Day Foundation, 15 years strong in its global battle against Parkinson's Disease and related illnesses.

On December 7, Hedwig and the Angry Inch composer/lyricist/co-creator Stephen Trask and punk rockers Tits of Clay (the off-stage alter ego of the band performing as the Angry Inch in the current Broadway production of the show) return to the site of the show's genesis-the world famous Don Hill's, soon to re-open as The Hills NYC-to play a special Hedwig-themed tribute to legendary booker, promoter and club owner Don Hill.

The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel has announced the Cafe Carlyle's winter 2015 season, which features the highly anticipated return of Cafe favorites Herb Alpert & Lani Hall, Bettye LaVette and Alexa Ray Joel; as well as venue debuts by Cheyenne Jackson and Debbie Harry. More artists to be announced soon.

Ovation, America's only arts network, continues its new season of the hit original series Song By Song with the premiere of Song by Song: Blondie tonight, November 11th at 10PM ET. The documentary music series will focus on the iconic band, currently celebrating its 40th Anniversary.

New York's funniest show Celebrity Autobiography has added music icon Debbie Harry, four-time Oscar nominee Marsha Mason, and Ralph Macchio (My Cousin Vinny, The Karate Kid, Dancing with the Stars) to the cast of its November show on Monday, November 24 at 7pm at The Triad (Stage 72 -- 158 West 72nd Street). They will join previously announced stars of stage and screen Matthew Broderick (currently starring in It's Only A Play on Broadway), Janeane Garofalo (the upcoming Bravo series Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce), Michael Urie (Buyer & Cellar, Ugly Betty), Tate Donovan (24, Damages) & Drama Desk-winners Eugene Pack & Dayle Reyfel.

Ovation, America's only arts network, continues its new season of the hit original series Song By Song with the premiere of Song by Song: Blondie on Tuesday, November 11th at 10PM ET. Below is a promo from Song by Song: Blondie (or visit www.ovationtv.com/series/song-by-song for more)!

Grammy-winning Chanteuse and Comedienne, Lady Rizo, appears for one 'standing room only' performance at The Copa palm Springs on November 1 at 8:00 pm. The cult entertainer New York magazine hails as a 'Cabaret Superstar' has made her mark creating vintage arrangements & theatrical explorations of pop songs from every decade. Lady Rizo (nee Amelia Zirin-Brown) co-created the cult caburlesque spectacular Lady Rizo & the Assettes in 2005.In January 2010 she won her first Grammy on a duet with acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma that was released on a Holiday album featuring Diana Krall, James Taylor and Alison Krauss among others. She also sings and records with multi-platnum recording artist Moby and was nominated for an MVPA for the choreography the video for the single New York, New York featuring Debbie Harry. I had the cahncr to chat with Lady Rizo about her upcoming performance at The Copa and more. Here are a few highlights form that conversation:

Ovation, America's only arts network, continues its new season of the hit original series Song By Song with the premiere of Song by Song: Blondie on Tuesday, November 11th at 10PM ET. The documentary music series will focus on the iconic band, currently celebrating its 40th Anniversary.

The Los Angeles LGBT Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center has announced the Renberg Theatre debut of New York's internationally acclaimed cabaret artist Lady Rizo. The one-night-only concert is on Thursday, October 30 at 8pm.

The CLIO Awards, an international competition showcasing the work of industry giants in advertising, design and communications, today announces Jerry Seinfeld as its 2014 Honorary Award winner, recognized for pushing the boundaries of creativity and his longstanding contributions. The comedian, producer and forever New Yorker will receive his award at the 55 th annual ceremony. The event, coinciding with Advertising Week, will take place tonight, October 1 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

The CLIO Awards, an international competition showcasing the work of industry giants in advertising, design and communications, today announces Jerry Seinfeld as its 2014 Honorary Award winner,

The Village Voice, the nation's largest alternative weekly newspaper, will hold the 59th Annual Obie Awards tonight, Monday, May 19, 2014, at Webster Hall in the East Village, 125 East 11th Street. The Obies will be co-hosted by the distinguished actress Tamara Tunie, whose many memorable stage performances include the lead in the Public Theater's Troilus and Cressida, while her film and television credits include Devil's Advocate, FLIGHT, City Hall, Snake Eyes, Eve's Bayou, The Caveman's Valentine, The Red Road, 'Law and Order: SVU', '24', 'Sex and The City', 'NYPD Blue'.

New York's funniest show Celebrity Autobiography welcomed to the cast music icon Debbie Harry and actor/comedians Janeane Garofalo (The Truth About Cats & Dogs), Scott Adsit (30 Rock), Mario Cantone (Sex and the City) & Rachel Dratch (Saturday Night Live) for its two May shows on Saturday, May 3 at 7pm and Monday, May 5 at 7pm at Stage 72 (158 West 72nd Street). Scroll down for photos from the show!

Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its upcoming performances, April 30 - May 11, 2014. Details below!

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its upcoming performances, running tomorrow, April 23 through May 4, 2014. Details below!

New York's funniest show Celebrity Autobiography will welcome to the cast music icon Debbie Harry and actor/comedians Janeane Garofalo (The Truth About Cats & Dogs), Scott Adsit (30 Rock), Mario Cantone (Sex and the City) & Rachel Dratch (Saturday Night Live) for its two May shows on Saturday, May 3 at 7pm and Monday, May 5 at 7pm at Stage 72 (158 West 72nd Street). Tickets are $60, $45 and $35 and can be purchased online at www.SmartTix.com or by phone at 212.868.4444.

The Village Voice, the nation's largest alternative weekly newspaper, announced today that tickets will go on sale April 9, 2014 for the 59th Annual Obie Awards on Monday, May 19, 2014, at Webster Hall in the East Village, 125 East 11th Street.

Friday, March 28th, 2014 Damn The Light Promotions (a nightlife based production and promotion company founded by Mike Greco and MaryAnne Piccolo) returns to Duane Park (right across from the site of the original CBGB) for a one night only tribute to the legendary rock band Blondie. This all-star evening will showcase some of NYC's Premiere vocalists from both the downtown rock-and-roll scene and theatre community.