Nick Spangler, who is currently starring as Matt in the revival of The Fantasticks at The Snapple Theater Center, has been awarded the Theater Hall of Fame's 2008 Elaine and Jerry Orbach Musical Theater Fellowship. The award was presented by Elaine Cancilla-Orbach on Thursday, June 19 at a luncheon held at the Friars Club.
The full cast and crew has been announced for ReVision Theatre's one night only benefit production of Richard Skipper as Carol Channing in 'Hello, Dolly!'
On Thursday, May 1st 2008 The Friars Club hosted their celebrity luncheon in honor of Len Cariou. Len is best known as the Tony-award winner for his performance in 'Sweeney Todd'.
Nominations for the 53rd Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced this morning at the New York Friars Club by Bebe Neuwirth and Len Cariou, multi-award winning stage, screen and television stars. They were joined for the announcement by William Wolf, Drama Desk President, Barbara Siegel, Chairperson of the Drama Desk Nominating Committee, Robert Blume, Executive Producer of the Drama Desk Awards, and Randie Levine-Miller, Director of Special Events for the Drama Desk.
Nominations for the 53rd Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced this morning at the New York Friars Club. 'A Catered Affair' led the way with 12 nominations.
The cast of [title of show], the original musical that will open on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre in July, will host the 53rd Annual Drama Desk Awards on Sunday, May 18, at 9:00 PM, it was announced by Robert R. Blume, Executive Producer of the awards ceremony, and William Wolf, President of the Drama Desk.
On Thursday, March 27th The Friar's Club luncheon honoring Liz Smith. Jeffrey Lyons conducted the interview and the event was produced by Randie Levine-Miller.
Liz Smith is a New York Post and nationally syndicated gossip columnist. Press notes state that 'Liz has had a remarkable career in print and on television. She's probably the only gossip columnist who is truly loved'
Liz Smith recently accepted the Harold Clurman Lifetime Achievement Award for a lifelong commitment to the ennoblement of humanity through culture from HBO's Sheila Nevins at the Stella Adler studio Starlight Benefit.
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs (MAC), this year celebrating its 25th Anniversary, presents some of its top up-and-coming talent in NEW FACE SHOWCASE, an evening of comedy and song - the second showcase of its kind produced by MAC, on Friday, March 28th at 6:30pm at Don't Tell Mama.
Nominations for the 53rd Annual Drama Desk Awards will be announced on Monday, April 28, 2008, at 9:45 AM at the New York Friars Club, 57 East 55th Street, in Manhattan.
The 53rd Annual 'Drama Desk Awards' will take place on Sunday, May 18, 2008, at 9 PM at the F.H. LaGuardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City, it was announced by Robert R. Blume, Executive Producer of the annual Drama Desk Awards ceremony and telecast, and William Wolf, President of the Drama Desk, an organization of theater critics, writers and editors that honors excellence in all areas of New York theater, including Broadway, Off-Broadway, Off-Off-Broadway and not-for-profit theater.
On Tuesday, January 15, 2008, The Friars Club hosted Lucie Arnaz who shared entertaining stories of her life in show-business as interviewed by Bill Boggs.
Friar Bebe Neuwirth, Tony & Emmy Award-winning star of stage and screen, was interviewed in the Friars' Club Celebrity Luncheon on Wednesday, November 28.
Kathryn Crosby film, television and stage star brings her one-woman show to the El Portal Theatre for a limited holiday engagement. Bing Crosby is remembered by Kathryn Crosby in 'Holidays with Bing & Kathryn,' with Musical Director Edward Sayegh at the piano. Produced by dear friend Dolores Hope, the show will be performed in preview November 21 and continuing Friday, November 23, Saturday, November 24 at 8PM and Sunday, November 25 at 3PM. at the El Portal Theatre located at 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood.
Rena Strober presents Spaghetti & Matzo Balls! BWW readers can enter our goofy trivia contest to receive free tickets or discounted $10 tickets for her remaining shows!
Dozens of stars from the stage and screen joined roast-master Lisa Lampanelli in kicking-off this year's Friars Club Roast of Pat Cooper on Friday October 19 at the New York Hilton, (1335 Avenue of the Americas).
Broadway star Tony Roberts received The Friars Club Thespian Award while honored by friends and colleagues in a star-studded musical tribute on Monday, September 24 at 8:30PM at The Friars Club
Broadway star Tony Roberts will receive The Friars Club Thespian Award as he is honored by friends and colleagues in a star-studded musical tribute on Monday, September 24 at 8:30PM at The Friars Club
Rena Strober's hit show Spaghetti & Matzo Balls! returns to New York for a 5 week engagement. Performances will begin on Sunday, October 7 at The Triad, 158 West 72nd Street (between Broadway & Columbus Avenue).