Hugh Jackman News

The Helen Hayes Theater, where Rivers starred in 1994's 'Sally Marr ... and Her Escorts,' will also dim its lights on Tuesday evening.

Disney joined Jujamcyn in honoring the late comic by announcing that tonight they will dim the lights of the New Amesterdam theater's marquee, home of their current hit musical ALADDIN, in honor of Rivers.

'Girls' star Lena Dunham stopped by last night's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE to talk about being hungry at the recent Emmy awards and what it was like to bring her parents to the awards show.

On ABC's GOOD MORNING AMERICA, Joy Behar spoke about her relationship with late comedian Joan Rivers. The two funny ladies not only worked together on 'The View,' but were friends off camera as well.

SiriusXM announced today that it will launch The Barbra Streisand Channel, an exclusive channel featuring the works of Grammy, Oscar, Emmy and Tony award-winning artist Barbra Streisand.

As fans and media gathered in front of the funeral of legendary comedienne Joan Rivers, which was held yesterday, September 7th at New York City's Temple Emanu-El, Melissa Rivers took time to step outside and thank onlookers for their continued support.

On Tuesday, October 28, 2014, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will present its 13th annual An Enduring Vision benefit at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The Foundation welcomes back award-winning CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, who will host the event for a seventh year.

One star who was not able to make the ceremony was Broadway legend Liza Minnelli, a close friend of the comic.

In her 2012 book 'I Hate Everyone ... Starting With Me,' comedian Joan Rivers shared that she hoped her funeral would be 'a huge showbiz affair with lights, cameras, action' and 'Hollywood all the way.' Boy did she get what she wished for.

On last night's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, guest Sarah Silverman and Jimmy shared their thoughts on the passing of comedy legend Joan Rivers. Check out the clip below!

Why do some actors make it and others don't? Ken Womble sets out to find the answer to this question, one that has fascinated and tormented him for years, in his new book, INSIDE ACT: How Ten Actors Made it and How You Can Too (Hansen Publishing Group, 373 pages, $24.99). To celebrate the release, BroadwayWorld will be featuring chapter previews from the new book. Today, hear from Gary Beach!

In his recent travels through Europe, the 'Les Mis' star stopped into a local Moroccan barber and asked him to take it all off, his facial hair that is.

Hugh Jackman will make his return to the Broadway stage in THE RIVER, a new Broadway play by Jez Butterworth, co-starring Laura Donnelly and Cush Jumbo, and directed by Ian Rickson.

Joseph W. Ritsch directs his first Everyman production.

On JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE last night, Kimmel announced that in order to compete with NBC's PETER PAN, who would be played by a woman, ABC would be producing a live production of ANNIE, starring, music superstar Ed Sheeran in the title role.

Beleive it or not, but the iconic sitcom debuted 20 years ago on NBC, and to celebrate JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE staged a mini-reunion with the show's three lead women, and a few special guests. Needless to say, the results were a little different than the original show.

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced additional casting for The Real Thing, starring Ewan McGregor as 'Henry,' Maggie Gyllenhaal as 'Annie,' Cynthia Nixon as 'Charlotte' and Josh Hamilton as 'Max.' Tom Stoppard's Tony Award-winning play The Real Thing, directed by Sam Gold begins preview performances on Thursday, October 2, 2014 and opens officially on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42ndStreet). This is a limited engagement. The cast also includes Alex Breaux as 'Brodie' and Madeline Weinstein as 'Debbie.' Final casting to be announced.

ROCKWELL Table and Stage, L.A.'s premier spot for extraordinary entertainment and dining is thrilled to announce the world premiere of ROAR, choreographed by Ambrose Respicio III, musical direction by Brian Kennedy and conceived/directed by VP Boyle, ROAR is an immersive theatrical event that will preview on Friday, September 5 & Saturday, September 6 at 8:00pm. Show will open on Friday, September 12 at 8:00pm. ROCKWELL Table and Stage is located at 1714 N. Vermont in Los Feliz.