Ethel Merman News

Simply put 'For those who know and love classic musical comedy' you will find yourself smiling from curtain to curtain with this touring production of Drowsy Chaperone.

This evening Monday November 26 at 7PM; Barnes & Noble presenting highlights from a delightful Hanukkah musical/CD: The Odd Potato.

Michael takes a look at a new play that gives a contemporary edge to West African mythology and the traditions of ceremonial story-telling.

For her new show, Chicago's After Dark Award Winner for Outstanding Cabaret Artist Joan Curto has chosen the songs of two stars who defined the American musical theater. 'Brassy, Sassy & Classy: The Songs of Ethel Merman and Mary Martin,' provides a showcase for Curto's classic, sultry styling and emotional versatility. At Davenport's on November 14 - 17 at 8PM and Sunday, November 18 at 7PM.

Luke Yankee, son of Broadway and Hollywood actress Eileen Heckart, presents 'Diva Dish!' his one-man show playing at White Plain Performing Arts Center on Friday, November 16 at 8PM.

BC/EFA is happy and proud to introduce their brand-new merchandise for 2007-2008! The web-store and newly printed A Catalog of Giving (available upon request) are chock-full of exciting gift ideas for Broadway and theatre-lovers everywhere! Here's a taste of what BC/EFA has to offer…

Klea Blackhurst celebrated Ethel Merman's 100th birthday at the legendary Birdland Jazz Club on Monday October 15. Following the concert was Jim Caruso's Cast Party.

Following successful engagements at Rose's Turn and Joe's Pub, Maggie Graham's acclaimed one-woman show 'Carol Channeling' has been held over at The Triad for an open-ended run (Saturdays at 9PM) now through December 29.

In the latest mounting of 'Hello, Dolly!' produced by Theatre at the Center, Chicago's beloved Paula Scrofano once again sinks her teeth into the role.

Gerard Alessandrini's newest edition of the long-running satirical revue may not be most vicious version of the show but it certainly ranks up there among the best.

'The New York Post' reports Patti LuPone may return to Broadway's St. James Theatre in a recreation of her critically acclaimed turn as Mama Rose in last season's City Center Encores production of 'Gypsy'

Rita McKenzie recreates her uncanny, award winning Off-Broadway portrayal of Ethel Merman, the Queen of the Broadway Musical in her international smash hit, Ethel Merman's Broadway!

Following successful engagements at Rose's Turn and Joe's Pub, Maggie Graham brings her acclaimed one-woman show 'Carol Channeling' uptown to The Triad for an open-ended run (Saturdays at 9PM) beginning Saturday, September 29 at 9PM.

Meet Michael Mahler, Kevin B. McGlynn, McKinley Carter and Holly Stauder the stars of Forbidden Broadway SVU.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF), now in its fourth year, is a three-week event in NYC that has premiered over 90 musicals in its first three years, becoming the largest musical theatre event in America. Tickets for NYMF productions are available at www.nymf.org or by calling 212-352-3101. This year's Festival will run from September 17 through October 7 with the following schedule of events...

Sadly, today, Sunday, August 12, 2007, Merv Griffin left us

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) announced today the 2007 NYMF Partner Events

The special off-Broadway engagement of 'The Big Voice: God or Merman?' now playing San Francisco's New Conservatory Theatre Center is an unwavering true, hilarious and passionate story worth a-thousand retellings.

Stephen Lang, who gives not one but eight tour de force performances in 'Beyond Glory,' discusses his craft and the multiple personality disorders of actors.