Joan Rivers News

A legendary entertainer comes to a legendary New York nightspot in June, when Michelle DellaFave performs “Diggin' Life – Songs and Stories of a Former Golddigger.”  

CAPA will present The Second City live on the Southern Theatre stage. The Second City is celebrating 65 years of legendary laughs! Showcasing some of the audience's favorite songs, sketches, and characters. Learn more!

The Pegasus Showroom at Alexis Park Resort took place on Thursday, April 10th, as Rainbow Cabaret delivered an unforgettable evening of music, laughter, and legendary glamor. Learn more!

Actor/playwright/storyteller Rhonda 'Passion' Hansome will be among the performers featured at TALE on Friday, April 25 at the Red Room @ KGB Bar in Manhattan.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre just celebrated its reopening at the Renaissance Gala. Special guests included: Ariana DeBose, Andrea McArdle, Chip Zien, Matt Doyle, and more. Check out photos here!

The Laurie Beechman Theatre celebrated its reopening last night, April 14, at the Renaissance Gala. Check out video clips from the evening and learn more here! 

Additional performers including Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose, Tony Award nominee Andrea McArdle, Lorna Luft, and Nina West, have been added to the lineup for Renaissance Gala.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre will continue its star-studded renaissance with a farewell event you won’t want to miss: Tony Award winner Matt Doyle takes the stage for three performances only in Matt Doyle: Bon Voyage.

NBC will celebrate comedy legend Joan Rivers with Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All-Star Tribute on Tuesday, May 13. The comedy special will feature today’s biggest comedians as they pay homage to Rivers’ razor-sharp humor and impact on pop culture.

Tom D’Angora and Michael D'Angora, producers and owners of the West Bank Café, will present the official Renaissance Gala, marking the reopening of the Laurie Beechman Theatre. Learn more and see how to attend.

After a successful kickoff with Jordan von Haslow's triple BroadwayWorld Award-nominated production, 'Happy Birthday, Nat 'King' Cole,' the Playhouse Series at The Modern Showrooms at Alexis Park continues with a one-night-only performance of Rainbow Cabaret on Thursday, April 10 at 7:00 PM.

Amy Veltman is a hilarious stand-up comic and actress who has written a one-person show called PSA: Pelvic Service Announcement. The one-woman show plays at Caveat before a longer run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Upcoming comedy events at Florida Rep will feature Ron Feingold on April 4, Carl Guerra on April 11, Mark Evans on April 18, and Tim Boyd on April 25. Learn more here!

Tony Award winner, architect and designer, David Rockwell will lead the renovation of the Laurie Beechman Theatre. The work is set to be completed by Spring 2025. 

Ricki Stern is set to direct “Kirbyvision” – a feature length documentary telling the complete and fascinating story of legendary artist, storyteller, and creator, Jack Kirby.

Cheryl Stern is a powerhouse performer and storyteller with an incredible career spanning Broadway, national tours, TV, and beyond. Next week, she'll be in town with the National Tour of FUNNY GIRL, playing Mrs. Strakosh and stepping into the role of Fanny Brice at select performances. 

Using an eclectic selection of music, Yasar will tells the story of a Turkish-immigrant in search of love, identity, and belonging in America at Don't Tell Mama. Learn more about the upcoming performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Continuing to welcome sold out audiences, Las Vegas' iconic Jewish delicatessen Siegel's Bagelmania will hold the next monthly installment of its popular comedy event, The Bagelmania Backroom on Thursday, Feb. 27.

Discover the Cape Playhouse's 2025 'Season of Hope,' featuring productions like BUDDY, RENT, ANASTASIA, and more. The season will run June 4 to September 20 at the historic Cape Playhouse in Dennis, MA.

Actor / comedian Rhonda 'Passion' Hansome will again host the 'Laughs Likely!' live comedy showcase at The Grisly Pear Midtown as part of the Sixth Annual Black Women in Comedy LaffFest in New York City.