In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk about the 1996 hit movie 'The First Wives Club.' In addition to their in-depth analysis of the comedic talents of Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, and Diane Keaton, they also discuss Eileen Heckart, Sarah Jessica Parker, Stockard Channing, Elizabeth Berkley, Timothy Olyphant, Victor Garber, Bronson Pinchot, Dan Hedaya, Lea Delaria, Debra Monk, J.K. Simmons, Kate Burton, Marc Shaiman, and Maggie Smith. Ben and Daniel also share personal stories of when they discovered the film and how it's stayed with them since.
Today, Ben's 'All Beef Patti' is All/Mostly Male Musicals. Plus, Daniel's 'Who Do You Think You Are?' is Goldie Hawn performing YMCA. Tune in today, May 19 at 10:30am to watch live!
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that playwright and actor Terence Frisby has died at age 87. Frisby is best known for writing the play, There's a Girl in My Soup.
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that James Lipton, executive producer, writer, and host of the Bravo cable television series Inside the Actors Studio, has died at age 93.
Siblings Kate and Oliver Hudson talked with Ellen about their parties while growing up, including one at their parents' house that had an A-list celebrity scaling a gate to get in! Plus, they chatted about their podcast 'Sibling Revelry,' whether they always planned to be in show business like their famous folks Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, and if they plan to add more cousins to the family.
Variety reports that 'The First Wives Club' will reunite for a new film Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler and Diane Keaton have joined the cast of upcoming family comedy “Family Jewels.
Is the show HILARIOUS? You bet your Channel suit it is. Are the ladies top-notch and in terrific voice? HELL YEAH, THEY ARE! Each and every line fluff, trip up and gaff onstage was grist for the ladies' comedy mill and each time something went awry or a joke didn't land, a fresh response (especially from Bootsie) saved the moment and brought on gales of laughter.
After two hit productions Witch Perfect (GLAM Award, Best Cabaret) and How the B**** Stole Christmas, Tina Burner and Club Cumming are proud to present their newest collaboration, First Knives Club, just in time for Valentine's Day. Based upon the beloved, star-studded classic First Wives Club, this new cabaret has Tina Burner as Elise (Goldie Hawn), Tammy Spanx as Brenda (Bette Midler) and Bootsie Lefaris as Annie (Diane Keaton). Cumming, Tina Burner, Bootsie Lefaris, and Tammy Spanx return this Thursday and Friday, February 13 & 14th, with four performances of First Knives Club, based upon the cult classic First Wives Club.
There are plenty of couples that eschew the institution of marriage. Ricky Gervais and Jane Fallon have been together for 37 years, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell for 35, Robin Roberts and Amber Laign have 14, and none have ever walked down the aisle together and said 'I do'.
Santa and Mrs. Claus are back and comin' to town! Netflix confirms that Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn will reprise their roles in The Christmas Chronicles 2 with Chris Columbus at the helm.
BET Networks, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), and Tyler Perry Studios today announced that, BET+, their joint venture and premier subscription video-on demand service, will launch in the U.S. on Thursday, September 19. For $9.99 per month, BET+ will feature more than 1,000 hours of premium content, including exclusive new original programming and fan-favorite series, movies, and specials from BET Networks, as well as a host of leading African American content creators, including Tyler Perry, Tracy Oliver, Will Packer and more.
BET Networks, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), and Tyler Perry Studios today announced that, BET+, their joint venture and premier subscription video-on demand service, will launch in the U.S. on Thursday, September 19. For $9.99 per month, BET+ will feature more than 1,000 hours of premium content, including exclusive new original programming and fan-favorite series, movies, and specials from BET Networks, as well as a host of leading African American content creators, including Tyler Perry, Tracy Oliver, Will Packer and more.
Gloucester Stage Company continues its 40th Anniversary Season of professional theater with the regional premiere of The Lifespan of a Fact from August 30 through September 22 at Gloucester Stage Company, 267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA. Gloucester Stage is the first theater in the country to produce the critically-acclaimed The Lifespan of a Fact since the play's SRO smash hit world premiere Broadway run featuring Daniel Radcliffe, Cherry Jones, and Bobby Cannavale closed in January 2019.
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the smash hit film, Hub Theatre Company of Boston presents the award-winning comedy Steel Magnolias, directed by Paula Plum, Friday, July 19 - Saturday, August 3 at Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave. in Boston's Back Bay. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 pm, and Sundays at 2:00 pm. Tickets to all performances are "Pay-What-You-Can." Donations of toiletries and beauty supplies will be collected at each performance for local women's shelters. For tickets and more information visit www.hubtheatreboston.org
Since the inception of A MAD Drag Night in 2015, our audiences have been treated to some of the West End's finest performers, but as you've never seen them before. Our audiences have witnessed Queen Bey bringing Coachella to London, Goldie Hawn and Meryl Streep dueling till the un-death, he-who-shall-not-be-named casting the unforgivable curse or Melania Trump confused about what she was doing there herself.
BET Networks, a unit of Viacom Media Networks (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), and Tyler Perry Studios today unveiled a new joint venture to launch BET+, a premier subscription video-on-demand service focused on the African American audience. Available to consumers this fall, BET+ will feature more than 1,000 hours of premium content including exclusive new original programming and fan-favorite series, movies, and specials from BET Networks, world-renowned creator Tyler Perry, and a host of leading African American content creators.
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the smash hit film, Hub Theatre Company of Boston presents the award-winning comedy Steel Magnolias, directed by Paula Plum, Friday, July 19 - Saturday, August 3 at Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave. in Boston's Back Bay. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 pm, and Sundays at 2:00 pm. Tickets to all performances are "Pay-What-You-Can." Donations of toiletries and beauty supplies will be collected at each performance for local women's shelters.
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the smash hit film, Hub Theatre Company of Boston presents the award-winning comedy Steel Magnolias, directed by Paula Plum, Friday, July 19 - Saturday, August 3 at Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave. in Boston's Back Bay.
Gloucester Stage Artistic Director Robert Walsh and Interim Managing Director Chris Griffith recently announced that the non-profit theater's 40th anniversary season will include regional premiere of The Lifespan of a Fact from August 30 through September 22. Gloucester Stage will be the first theater in the country to produce the critically-acclaimed The Lifespan of a Fact since the play's SRO smash hit world premiere Broadway run featuring Daniel Radcliffe, Cherry Jones, and Bobby Cannavale closed in January 2019.