Jessica Kirson News

Eileen Fulton, Klea Blackhurst, John Treacy Egan, Heather Parcells & Nancy Witter announced the nominees for the 22nd Annual MAC Awards of the Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs, on Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at 1:30pm at Barnes & Noble, Lincoln Triangle (at 66th Street).

BroadwayWorld.com's TV host Haviland Stillwell is moonlighting for BroadwayWorld.com, covering the latest R Family Vacation cruise! 'Spring Break on the Mexican Riviera' is the cruise line's first trip to Mexico! For more information on R Family Vacations, including details on their upcoming Summer Cruise, click here!

BroadwayWorld.com's TV host Haviland Stillwell is moonlighting for BroadwayWorld.com, covering the latest R Family Vacation cruise! 'Spring Break on the Mexican Riviera' is the cruise line's first trip to Mexico! For more information on R Family Vacations, including details on their upcoming Summer Cruise, click here!

R Family Cruises will host a star-studded collection of Broadway performers in their up-coming R Family Vacations Mexican Riviera Cruise, departing from San Diego, CA on March 15, 2008.

After a 6 month run Off-Broadway at Actor's Temple Theater, The J.A.P Show: Jewish American Princesses of Comedy will head south for the winter, as The J.A.P Show takes residence in downtown Miami, Florida for a multi-week sit-down production starting December 20; followed by a multi-week run at The Kravis Center in Palm Beach, Florida. The show will wrap-up its regular performing schedule Off-Broadway by October 1.

We talk to Cory Kahaney, the creator of The J.A.P. Show, and another comedian from the show, Jessica Kirson. They discuss the show, ethnic humor, and the emergence and cultural history of Jewish comedians.

As scheduled, Jackie Hoffman will play her final performance in The J.A.P. Show, Jewish American Princesses of Comedy on Saturday, May 5 at 8:00 PM

Producer Scott Siegel has announced the addition of country music legend Larry Gatlin, Jersey Boys star Daniel Reichard, Broadway favorite Charles Busch and jazz band Ben Riley's Monk Legacy Septet to the line-up of talent for the 2007 Nightlife Awards, the one and only 'All Performance Awards Show.'

The 2007 Nightlife Award winners, voted by nearly 30 critics and judges covering cabaret, comedy and jazz, have been announced today

Kathy Brier, Penny Fuller and more will appear in 'Jamie deRoy & friends' on May 31st

Karen Mason and Julie Gold were among the winners of the 2006 MAC Awards, while Betty Buckley was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award

The 2006 MAC Award winners have been announced, with Karen Mason, Julie Gold and more taking home awards

With the addition of two new categories--Best Male and Female Stand-Up Comic--the nominations list for the 2006 MAC Awards is now complete