Joan Rivers News

In an awards ceremony at New  York's 13th Street Repertory Theater, Maryann Lopinto has been presented with the 'Seth Sikes Award,' honoring her 50 years of service to cabaret  and theater communities.  

Actor Joseph Dixon raises suspicion when he guest stars on an all-new Season Three episode of the FOX supernatural police procedural drama series, LUCIFER. In the episode airing on February 26th, Dixon suspiciously steps into the storyline as 'Ashley' when Lucifer and Chloe are on the hunt for a murderer.

Actor/Comedian Brad Zimmerman is set to bring his autobiographical solo show My Son the Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy to the Colony Theatre in Burbank, it was announced today by producers Philip Roger Roy and Dana Matthow. The visiting production is set to open on Thursday, April 19, at 8pm and the engagement will continue through Sunday, June 10.

THE DUPLEX, NYC's historic cabaret theater, presents Guilty Pleasures Cabaret in 'Sexy Is' on Friday, March 9th, 2018. In the new year, the ladies and gents of Guilty Pleasures Cabaret are taking sexy back! Join them as they celebrate all the things that make them feel fierce, confident, and sexy through the art of song and dance. With a female lead team, this show serves some serious girl power... #TimesUp folks.

The sidewalk in front of Theatre 80 Saint Marks Place has been called the "East Coast Grauman's", and Fodor's Travel magazine calls it 'one of the eight things to see in the USA.' On Sunday, February 18, from 4:00-6:00pm, star of stage, screen, television and one of New York's legendary bonhomie, Joe Sirola, will add his signature and handprints to the historic sidewalk.

Beloved at The Lyric and around the world, Paula Poundstone returns for another memorable performance. Heralded as one of our country's foremost comics, Poundstone has a long history on the comedic stage. Known for her incredible ability to engage audiences with quick wit and responsive humor, Paula's ability to conjure jokes on the spot is celebrated by audiences and critics alike. In addition to her roles on radio and the stage, Paula Poundstone has also starred in television specials on networks including HBO and Bravo. Poundstone has won an Emmy Award, and In 2016 she was in the Academy Award-winning Pixar animated film Inside Out as "Forgetter Paula". Named one of Comedy Central's 100 Greatest Standups of All Time, Poundstone has also been inducted into the Comedy Hall of Fame.  

Producer Dennis Grimaldi is proud to announce that Tony and Emmy Winner Len Cariou will star in two industry-only presentations of George Eastman's new play, HARRY TOWNSEND'S LAST STAND.  Cariou will be joined by Warren Bub (TV's Gotham, Tennessee Williams' The Mutilated at The New Ohio Theatre).

If you've not lived under a rock for over 30 years, you already know Margaret Cho is a veteran comic genius - a feminist, bisexual Korean-American who doesn't shy away from taboo topics, even if the topics are extremely provocative and very personal. For decades, Cho has been a vocal activist on the forefront of gay rights, anti-bullying and anti-racism.

GOLDSTEIN, a new musical about family with music and lyrics by Michael Roberts and a book by Charlie Schulman will open Thursday, April 5th at 7PM at the Actors' Temple Theatre (339 West 47 St -between 8th and 9th Avenues). Previews begin Monday, March 26th.  GOLDSTEIN is directed by Brad Rouse, with musical staging by Sarah O'Gelby.  Tickets are $79 and are available by visiting www.goldsteinmusical.com or by calling (212) 239-6200.   The full cast is soon-to-be-announced.

This 2018 season, the talent performing at The RRazz Room at Mizner Park Cultural Center is a diverse mix of world class artists. There is truly something for all tastes at the intimate and comfortable venue, where audiences have the opportunity to enjoy their favorite artists up close and personal.  There is nothing quite like the connection between the performers and their audience in an intimate setting like that of The RRazz Room at Mizner Park Cultural Center. 

The acclaimed actor and comedian is appearing in the 19th season of Lincoln Center's AMERICAN SONGBOOK series, an eclectic musical buffet of the American spirit through song and story.

Pigs Do Fly Productions Seeks Actors Over 50 for a Brand New Play. Send head shot and resume to pigsdoflyproductions@gmail.com

Break in the New Year with an evening of LIVE stand-up with host DAN ROSENBERG, special guest BRIDGET YOUNG, and headliner BRAD UPTON. Sharing the stage are band leader RAFFI MINASIAN and announcer JONATHAN HIBBS.

PHOEBE ROBINSON, a stand-up comedian and best selling author, is set to perform at Manhattan's legendary Cutting Room on Thursday February 1st with special guests APARNA NANCHERLA and DAVE HILL.

Brad Zimmerman will bring his hit New York Comedy to Ft. Lauderdale this season in his highly praised autobiographical comedy, My Son the Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy. The show will run from February 1 March 25 at the Norma & William Horvitz Auditorium at the NSU Art Museum in Ft. Lauderdale.

Barbra Streisand plays an intimate club in Palm Springs......in the guise of world renowned impressionist Steven Brinberg as SIMPLY BARBRA on Friday, January 26th at 8:00 pm at the Purple Room, 1900 E, Palm Canyon Drive (inside the Club Trinidad Hotel), Palm, CA; dinner at 6:30 pm. Doug Peck is the Musical Director with a special guest Ronen Bay. Steven's new show recreates 92264some of Miss Streisand's greatest hits, other favorites and Broadway songs... and brief voices of artists ranging from Cher to Bea Arthur....Seen in 40 US cities and 9 countries, the constantly updated SIMPLY BARBRA shows are the next best thing to seeing the legendary singer/actress/director in person. And with this return engagement and you can actually meet this one afterwards!

This 2018 season, the talent performing at The RRazz Room at Mizner Park Cultural Center is a diverse mix of world class artists. There is truly something for all tastes at the intimate and comfortable venue, where audiences have the opportunity to enjoy their favorite artists up close and personal. There is nothing quite like the connection between the performers and their audience in an intimate setting like that of The RRazz Room at Mizner Park Cultural Center.

This 2018 Season, the talent performing at The RRazz Room at Mizner Park Cultural Center is a diverse mix of world class artists.

REELZ today announced original programming for winter, spring and early summer 2018 including six new original series, new episodes of five returning viewer favorites and four new specials.

Amber Martin will perform her loving parody of an imagined Reba McEntire lounge act for three nights only at Stonewall Inn in December. One of the most versatile chameleons in New York, Amber channels Reba in what has become a beloved character in the performer's colorful repertoire and has even received the country star's wholehearted blessing. Along with adults-only holiday madness, Amber will sing Reba hits and banter with special guest stars from the downtown music and cabaret scene.