Gilda Radner News

Happy Alert: OLD SHOW QUEENS is a blast of theater love!

by Alan Henry — October 16, 2020

Special Offer - Happy Alert: OLD SHOW QUEENS is a blast of theater love!

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE: THE EARLY YEARS 12-Disc Set Available Now

by Sarah Jae Leiber — October 13, 2020

On October 11, 1975, Saturday Night Live, a topical comedy sketch show, made its debut on NBC.

Chicago's Second City Comedy Theater is Up For Sale

by Stephi Wild — October 7, 2020

Chicagoa??s Second City comedy theater has been put up for sale.

TLB Records Announces Sept 25 Release of 'Gilda's LaughFest: Seriously Funny'

by Sarah Jae Leiber — September 21, 2020

TLB Records has partnered with Gilda’s LaughFest to release Gilda’s LaughFest: seriously funny on September 25, an album to support the free cancer and grief support programs offered through Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids featuring Kermet Apio, Joe Zimmerman, Louis Ramey, and John Novosad.

East Lynne Theater Company Presents A Play About Victoria Woodhull

by Stephi Wild — September 16, 2020

The Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company presents 'The Woodhull Project' to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment.

TOAST THE VOTE! at Online

by Lauren Yarger — July 15, 2020

Three excerpts from plays about women who forged the way for the 19th Amendment on the anniversary of its passage sponsored by the CT Chapter of the League of Professional Theatre Women.

BWW Feature: Stephen Mosher's Pandemic Playlist Number Two

by Stephen Mosher — March 15, 2020

The second in a series, The Pandemic Playlist provides social distancing cabaret fans an opportunity to get to know the performers and their work a little better, from the comfort of home.

Cincinnati Pops Unveils 2020-21 Season

by A.A. Cristi — February 21, 2020

The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and Conductor John Morris Russell are pleased to announce the details of their 2020-21 season at Music Hall.

BWW Review: LESLIE AND LOLLY'S BIZARRE BRUNCH Brings Leslie Carrara-Rudolph Back to The Laurie Beechman Theatre

by Stephen Mosher — February 19, 2020

The Bizarre Brunch is back in town! Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, Lolly Lardpop and all the others are back at the Beechman and ready to party.

BWW Interview: Jeff Foxworthy at LaughFest. You Don't Need To Be A Red Neck To Enjoy This Comedic Show!

by Brian Hilbrand — February 12, 2020

Jeff Foxworthy will headline the Gilda's LaughFest 10th Anniversary Signature Event.

Huntington Theatre Company Partners With The Ellie Fund For A 'Pink Out' Performance Of The Second City's SHE THE PEOPLE

by A.A. Cristi — January 30, 2020

a??Huntington Theatre Companya??announces a first-ever a?oePink Outa?? performance of The Second City's She the People: Girlfriends' Guide to Sisters Doing it for Themselves in partnership with The Ellie Fund, a breast cancer support organization.

BWW Review: YOU MAKE ME LAUGH: A LOVE SONG TO GILDA RADNER at Temple Isaiah Ballroom

by Kay Kudukis — January 20, 2020

Accompanied by Wayne Abravenel on keyboards, cabaret performer Francesca Amari takes us through Gilda Radner's early years, her loves, and her ultimate challenge, facing her own death, through storytelling and song.

THE BEST OF THE SECOND CITY Announced At The MAC

by A.A. Cristi — January 15, 2020

The Second City returns to the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) Valentine's Day Weekend for a?oeThe Best of the Second Citya?? at 5 and 8 p.

Wake Up With BWW 1/15: MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON Opens on Broadway, and More!

by Stephi Wild — January 15, 2020

Today's top stories: My Name is Lucy Barton officially opens tonight, and more!

Gilda Radner Tribute Show Benefits LGBTQ Club

by Stephi Wild — January 12, 2020

Single Tickets for ASPEN LAUGH FESTIVAL Go on Sale Today

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 3, 2020

A 'Saturday Night Live' favorite (and stand-up comedy legend), an award-winning host of 'The Daily Show,' an iconic improv troupe, a trio of headliners, and more are all included in the line-up of performers for the 2020 Aspen Laugh Festival, running February 18-22, 2020 in Aspen, Colorado.

BWW Exclusive Interview: A Reflective Conversation With Kind and Talented Actress Jillian Bell from 'Brittany Runs a Marathon'

by David Edward Perry — January 2, 2020

Actress Jillian Bell successes have been growing like comedy kudzu as a result of her bright spirit and comedic brilliance.

Paradise Announces Entertainment Programming Ahead Of Opening

by A.A. Cristi — November 27, 2019

Paradise today revealed the first installment of its programming calendar, running from its highly anticipated reopening on December 5 to the end of January 2020.

FROZEN Cast, Joe Iconis & Family, Norm Lewis And More Hit The Feinstein's/54 Below Stage In December

by A.A. Cristi — November 28, 2019

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

Wheeler Opera House Announces Full Roster Of Events Coming To Winter Season In Aspen

by A.A. Cristi — November 22, 2019

The Wheeler Opera House is pleased to announce the full roster of its jam-packed winter season, featuring theatrical events, concerts, comedy and films for the entire family to enjoy.