Joe Franklin News

Rosemary Loar Brings JINGLES AND JAZZ to The Green Room 42

by Stephi Wild — November 3, 2025

Rosemary Loar, Broadway veteran, composer/lyricist/librettist, 2024 Mac Award Nominee & 2012 Mac Hanson Award Winner  has created Jingles and Jazz her first holiday show! 

Video: Christian Slater Recalls Making His Broadway Debut in THE MUSIC MAN

by Josh Sharpe — October 2, 2025

Christian Slater visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss his latest film project, If I Had Legs I'd Kick.

Rosemary Loar Will Celebrate Her New Album at the Green Room 42

by Stephi Wild — November 4, 2024

Broadway veteran and composer/lyricist/librettist Rosemary Loar will continue her celebration of the launch of her 9th album, Vagabond Heart at the Green Room 42.

Rosemary Loar Comes to the Green Room 42 in August

by Stephi Wild — July 22, 2024

Rosemary Loar, Broadway veteran, composer/lyricist/librettist, 2024 Mac Award Nominee & 2012 Mac Hanson Award Winner will celebrate an encore of the launch of her 9th Album/CD, Vagabond Heart (Coraçāo Vagabundo) on Tuesday, August 6th @ 7pm @ Green Room 42.

Rosemary Loar Will Release New Album at Chelsea Table + Stage

by Stephi Wild — April 25, 2024

Rosemary Loar will release her 9th Album/CD, Vagabond Heart (Coraçāo Vagabundo) on Friday, May 3rd @ 7pm at Chelsea Table + Stage.

Broadway Veteran Rosemary Loar To Release New Album 'Vagabond Heart (Coraçāo Vagabundo)'

by A.A. Cristi — April 3, 2024

Broadway veteran Rosemary Loar is set to release her 9th album, Vagabond Heart, featuring a blend of jazz and American songbook classics.

Interview: Jeff Allen of THE POINT 94.1 talks about the STURGIS RALLY and Life as a DJ

by Theresa Bertram — July 20, 2023

BWW Interview: SO NOW YOU KNOW with Marilyn Michaels

by Nicholas Adler — April 26, 2021

In this interview, I am lucky to uncover some new facts about the legendary funny lady, Marilyn Michaels.

BWW Flashback: Remembering Armelia McQueen

by Nicole Rosky — October 5, 2020

As BroadwayWorld sadly reported yesterday, actress Armelia McQueen passed away at the age of 68.

PIANO BAR LIVE! Continues With Jennifer Pace, Warren Schein, Aaron Lee Battle and More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 27, 2020

Featuring new performers with every show, the weekly, award-winning Piano Bar Live! (PBL!) streams this Tuesday, July 28th at 7:15 pm ET with host Scott Barbarino and Ivan Danylets and Lydia Sabosto sharing piano duties.

PIANO BAR LIVE! Continues Live-Streaming on Facebook on June 9

by Stephi Wild — June 6, 2020

Piano man Michael McAssey hosts Piano Bar Live! this Tuesday, June 9th at 7:15 pm ET, following New York City's 7 O'Clock Cheer.

Cabaret Artist/Playwright Bronwyn Rucker Appears At 53 Above, 07/12

by Marianka Swain — July 5, 2019

MUSIC AT THE MANSION to Feature Vocalist Lisa Viggiano

by Julie Musbach — March 12, 2018

NiCori Studios & Productions announces a new installment of the monthly concert series, 'Music at the Mansion", on Sunday, March 25, at 3pm at the Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center in Bloomfield, NJ.

ESQUIRE 5-0: CELEBRATING A HALF-CENTURY OF DAVID F. SLONE At House Of Yes, 4/4

by A.A. Cristi — March 9, 2018

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BWW Previews: A TRIBUTE TO THE LEGEND TALAT MAHMOOD, With Guest Appearance By Talat Aziz

by Zofeen Maqsood — February 26, 2018

A multi-performance tribute to the legend TALAT MAHMOOD, with special guest appearance by Talat Aziz

Entertainers to Be Honored at Actors' Temple Annual Gala YOU AIN'T HEARD NOTHING YET

by Stephi Wild — January 17, 2018

Tony Babino, performer Carol Ostrow and the Actors' Temple Board of Directors are celebrating their 101st year honoring the historic entertainers who have passed through their doors, with their annual gala YOU AIN'T HEARD NOTHIN' YET.

Jon Peterson Wins First Annual Joe Franklin Award

by BWW News Desk — December 14, 2017

Emmy Award-winning producer Steve Garrin - longtime producer of 'The Joe Franklin Show,' among many other credits - has presented the first annual 'Joe Franklin Entertainment Award' to Jon Peterson, for his work starring in Chip Deffaa's musical play 'Irving Berlin: In Person,' currently running at

Mary Johnson Takes FANNY BRICE From New York City to Connecticut

by BWW News Desk — November 8, 2017

Mary Cantoni Johnson will reprise her acclaimed portrayal of legendary entertainer Fanny Brice when 'One Night with Fanny Brice,' in which Johnson long starred in New York City, opens at the Square Foot Theater in Wallingford, CT, on November 10th.

How Sweet It Is! A Jackie Gleason Toast with Bob Greenberg at Boca Black Box

by A.A. Cristi — March 21, 2017

GEORGE BETTINGER, host of The Mom & Pop Shop, invites you to join him  for HOW SWEET IT IS! A JACKIE GLEASON TOAST, starring Friars Club comedian BOB GREENBERG & singer JIMMIE BUSH, Jr.

Actors' Temple to Honor Tovah Feldshuh and Jackie Hoffman at Centennial Gala

by BWW News Desk — January 17, 2017

Theater District institution the Actors' Temple celebrates its centennial with an entertainment-packed dinner and show at the Friars Club, 57 East 55th Street, on Monday, March 13, at 6pm.