Debbie Reynolds News

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions announced the full casting today for the second national tour of Billy Elliot the Musical beginning October 30 at the Durham Performing Arts Center. Tony Award-winner Faith Prince stars as Mrs. Wilkinson along with Giuseppe Bausilio, Michael Dameski, Kylend Hetherington, Lex Ishimoto and Daniel Russell in the role of 'Billy.'

In the latest installment of Celebrity Autobiography at the Triad Theater, Mario Cantone, Sherri Shepherd and Jackie Hoffman took on Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams, respectively - the trio that made up one of pop music's most legendary outfits, Destiny's Child - reciting passages from their book: Soul Survivors, The Official Autobiography of Destiny's Child. Click below for the Cantone-Shepherd-Hoffman interpretation!

After a career on Broadway and at Radio City Music Hall, New Jersey wardrobe & hair professional Vince Esoldi is retiring along with his unique Autograph Suit with over 300 famous signatures!

After a career on Broadway and at Radio City Music Hall, New Jersey wardrobe & hair professional Vince Esoldi is retiring along with his unique Autograph Suit with over 300 famous signatures. Where else would you find Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward sitting next to Debbie Reynolds and Johnny Cash? The answer is...on the incredible Autograph Suit with over 300 famous signatures that have been collected over the last 35 years by Vincent Esoldi who is now retiring from a career on Broadway.

After a career on Broadway and at Radio City Music Hall, New Jersey wardrobe & hair professional Vince Esoldi is retiring along with his unique Autograph Suit with over 300 famous signatures!

Debbie Reynolds will play Grandma Mazur in 'One For The Money,' the upcoming film adaptation of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series, Deadline reports.

On this the 40th anniversary of All Nite Soul, the Jazz Ministry of Saint Peter's Church - the Jazz Church - is thrilled to honor National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Jazz Master, saxophonist and flutist Frank Wess. The event begins with Jazz Vespers at 5 PM. All Nite Soul starts at 7 PM with over 80 musicians celebrating All Nite Soul and honoring Frank Wess. An 'exhibit wall' in the Living Room of Saint Peter's Church will tell the story of Frank Wess with memorabilia.

Weddington Street Productions proudly presents DEBBIE REYNOLDS: Alive & Fabulous, starring the legendary Debbie Reynolds with Musical Director Joey Singer. The award-winning actress whose career spans six decades, brings her one-woman show to the historic El Portal Theatre Mainstage in North Hollywood for nine performances only September 23- October 3, 2010. This will be her 3rd consecutive engagement at the NOHO landmark.

How does Vanna flip her panels? What does Stallone have in his freezer? Why did Burt and Loni topple from the upper tier of their wedding cake? What makes the Jonas Brothers get along? Didn't think you cared? You will once you've seen 'Celebrity Autobiography,' the hilarious Off Broadway comedic hit featuring celebrities reading other stars' own words, which played at Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré on July 11th, 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to the Greater New Orleans Foundation's Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund. BroadwayWorld brings you special coverage of the event below!

The 2009 Drama Desk Award winner and 2010 Bistro Award winner Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words will perform two shows on Monday, July 26, at 7:30 and 9:30pm, at New York's Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street.

The CAPA Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2010 with an impressive assembly of classics, cult favorites, and much beloved films. The 2010 series, made possible through the generous support of PNC, will run June 4 - July 25 at the historic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.).

The Edye Second Space at The Broad Stage will be entirely transformed into a stylish boîte, complete with tables, mood lighting and a well-stocked bar, when 'The 21st Century Cabaret' takes up residence for intimate evenings of singular voices breathing new passion into a beloved genre. The smash New York hit 'Celebrity Autobiography' makes its home in The Edye repeatedly throughout the year.

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) announces the cast of the carnivorous cult classic, Little Shop of Horrors! This marks TUTS' 43rd summer of free musicals at Miller Outdoor Theater (100 Concert Drive).

How does Vanna flip her panels? What does Stallone have in his freezer? Why did Burt and Loni topple from the upper tier of their wedding cake? What makes the Jonas Brothers get along? Didn't think you cared? You will once you've seen 'Celebrity Autobiography,' the hilarious Off Broadway comedic hit featuring celebrities reading other stars' own words, playing at Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré on July 11th, 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to the Greater New Orleans Foundation's Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund. Regular tickets are $69; premium seats $99. A party with the cast will follow the 9:00 p.m. performance (party tickets may be added to show price for an additional $60).

Last week, Alan Zweibel, Rachel Dratch, Bruce Vilanch, Carol Kane, Mario Cantone, Kristen Johnston, Will Forte, Dayle Reyfel and Eugene Pack led the cast of Celebrity Autobiography at the Triad Theatre. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the performance and brings you official coverage below.

CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY at Le Petit Theatre benefits the Guild Coast Oil Spill Fund for the two shows on July 11th. Guests include Bryan Batt, Mario Cantone, Jennifer Coolidge, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Ryan Reynolds, and Jay Thomas.

On July 2, stars headed to the gala opening of the Castin Club in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Those in attendance included Brooke Shields, Jessica Simpson, and Ben Affleck. Broadwayworld brings you coverage of the gala below.

On Saturday, June 26, CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY presented a special one-night engagement to coincide with New York's annual Gay Pride celebration at Off-Broadway's Gramercy Theater. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the event.

Carrie Fisher performs Wishful Drinking at SOPAC Friday, June 25 at 8PM and Saturday, June 26 at 2PM & 8PM

Carrie Fisher performs Wishful Drinking at SOPAC Friday, June 25 at 8PM and Saturday, June 26 at 2PM & 8PM