Joan Rivers News

BWW Feature: Marilyn Maye Day Is A Cabaret Holiday

by Stephen Mosher — April 10, 2020

It started on Joan Rivers' afternoon talk show.

SiriusXM Launches SHE'S SO FUNNY New Full-Time Female-Only Comedy Channel

by A.A. Cristi — March 31, 2020

Sydney James Harcourt to Join Steven Brinberg for SIMPLY BARBRA

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 6, 2020

Drama Desk Nominee Sydney James Harcourt (GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, HAMILTON) joins Award-winning singer and actor Steven Brinberg (Simply Barbra) as a guest performing in a show especially created for the elegant Streicker Center within The Temple Emanu-El (1 East 65th Street a?" off 5t

RHONDA HANSOME AND FRIENDS to Celebrate Women's History Month at Tribeca Performing Arts Center Tonight

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 6, 2020

Actor / comedian Rhonda 'Passion' Hansome, (SiriusXM 'John Fugelsang's Tell Me Everything') celebrates Women's History Month with her funny friends: Shelly Colman (Newcomer National Grand Champion Ladies of Laughter Competition), Dara Jemmott (Brooklyn House of Comedy), Nancy Lombardo ( 'Saturday Ni

NETFLIX IS A JOKE FEST Heads to Los Angeles This April

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 2, 2020

Netflix Is A Joke, Netflix's comedy brand, is throwing a week-long comedy festival, Netflix Is A Joke Fest.

Nellie McKay Brings Eclectic Cabaret-Rock To Helsinki Hudson

by A.A. Cristi — February 19, 2020

Cabaret-rock singer-songwriter Nellie McKay brings her uniquely eccentric blend of pop, rock, jazz and hip-hop to Club Helsinki Hudson on Sunday, March 8, at 8pm.

Simply Barbra's THE LEAP YEAR CONCERT Comes To Feinstein's At Vitello's

by Stephi Wild — February 11, 2020

Steven Brinberg makes a rare West coast (Los Angeles) appearance at Feinstein's at Vitello's Supperclub (4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City CA 91604) on Friday, February 28 at 8:00 pm as SIMPLY BARBRA in THE LEAP YEAR CONCERT with musical director Michael Ferreri and a special guest Ben Palacios.

BWW Interview: The 54 Below Staff of 54 DOES 54: THE FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW STAFF SHOW at 54 Below

by Stephen Mosher — February 7, 2020

The wonderful and talented employees of Feinstein's/54 Below are at it again! A new edition of the infamous 54 DOES 54 staff show is coming up in a few days, and Stephen Mosher wants to get to know these gifted artists, so he sent each of them four questions to answer about their lives in show busi

BWW Review: JULIE HALSTON - JUDGE JULIE PRESIDING At Birdland Is Guilty of Slaying Em In The Aisles!

by Bobby Patrick — February 5, 2020

She talks about the mundane and the explosive; from newspaper wedding features to style/life advice from the one and only Joan Crawford, combining them in her cauldron of comedy, so, one can never go wrong spending the cash to see Julie Halston on stage.

Rhonda Hansome & Friends Present An Evening Of Standup Comedy at Tribeca Performing Arts Center

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 3, 2020

Actor / comedian Rhonda 'Passion' Hansome, (SiriusXM 'John Fugelsang's Tell Me Everything' podcast) celebrates Women's History Month with her funny friends: Shelly Colman (Newcomer National Grand Champion Ladies of Laughter Competition), Dara Jemmott (Brooklyn House of Comedy), Nancy Lombardo ( 'Sat

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.

SIMPLY BARBRA Appears In THE LEAP YEAR CONCERT at Feinstein's at Vitello's

by Stephi Wild — January 26, 2020

BWW Review: MICHAEL & MARDIE…AND OTHER DELIGHTS at The Birdland Theater Is A Lot Of Other And Not So Many Delights.

by Bobby Patrick — January 26, 2020

Manhattan musical duo Michael Garin and Mardie Millit have been known to stir up delicious musical mayhem wherever they go.

Sierra Boggess and More to Perform at JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS Cabaret Show at Birdland to Benefit The Actors Fund

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 23, 2020

Seven-time Tony® Award-winning producer Jamie deRoy will bring her acclaimed Jamie deRoy & friends cabaret show to New York's famed Birdland, Sunday, February 16, at 5:30 p.

Debra Wilson to Host the 24th Annual ADG Awards

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 22, 2020

Actress and comedian Debra Wilson will host the 24th Annual Art Directors Guild Excellence in Production Design Awards (ADG, IATSE Local 800) on Saturday, Feb.

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.

Stockton Civic Theatre Presents IT'S ONLY A PLAY

by A.A. Cristi — January 2, 2020

Stockton Civic Theatre is pleased to present its first production of the New Year.

Black Box PAC Hosts a New Years Eve Celebration and Stand Up Special

by Stephi Wild — December 23, 2019

Ring in the New Year with a stand up special! This night of comedy will feature three headliners: Sandy Ehlers, John McClellan, and Chip Ambrogio.

Steven Brinberg (Simply Barbra) Presents Hello Gorgeous At The Temple Emanu-el

by Stephi Wild — December 23, 2019

Award-winning singer and actor Steven Brinberg (Simply Barbra) to perform a show especially created for the elegant Streicker Center within The Temple Emanu-El (1 East 65th Street a?" off 5th Avenue) NYC on Tuesday, March 17th at 7:00 pm.

BWW Feature: LEGENDS IN CONCERT'S HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR at Legends In Concert Theater At Tropicana Las Vegas

by Debbie Hall — December 16, 2019

Legends in Concert Holiday Spectacular celebrate the season with tributes to Reba McEntire, Elvis Presley, and, for the first time in Legends' history, Mariah Carey and Bono at the Tropicana Las Vegas Dec.