Joely Fisher News

Performers Added For A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS at Catalina Jazz Club This Weekend

Chris Isaacson Presents and Ronn Goswick have announced the addition of the Season 10 winner of NBC's The Voice Alisan Porter along with Chad Doreck, Kate Harmon, Bethany Joy Lenz, Nicole Santiago, Matt Zarley, and newcomer Ava Delaney to the lineup of performers for the 12th Annual A Broadway Christmas. 

BWW Interview: Jim Caruso Shines A Spotlight on Supremely Talented Folks All Over The Planet Via CAST PARTY

A popular fixture of the New York cabaret scene, Jim Caruso brings his JIM CARUSO’S CAST PARTY across the nation to Feinstein’s At Vitellos November 28th and 29th. An evening of “extreme open mic” provides a platform for new performers as well as surprise established guests. Jim took a few moments after completing his CAST PARTY in Nashville to give us some behind-the-scenes of his once-was “weird, show-biz adjacent gig,” now his most enjoyable passion CAST PARTY.

Fran Drescher Elected as President of SAG-AFTRA

Fran Drescher and Joely Fisher have been chosen by SAG-AFTRA’s national membership to fill the respective roles of president and secretary-treasurer, two of the union’s highest-ranking offices. Their two-year terms began immediately upon the certification of the ballot count today. 

Project Angel Food LEAD WITH LOVE Telethon Raises Over $1.1 Million

The program opened with a surprise greeting from Ringo Starr and from that point on, donations poured in by phone, online, and text…and they're still coming in. They sent out a call for love, and Los Angeles answered with donations big and small. People calling in were not only giving $5, $10, $100, they were telling stories to volunteers about the son they lost to AIDS, or their own cancer battle, or their friend who has survived because of Project Angel Food.

Photos: The Hollywood Museum Re-Opens with A Tribute to Ruta Lee

The 1st Event In over a year at the Historic Hollywood Landmark Founder/President, Donelle Dadigan and The Hollywood Museum created what can only be described as a first class who's who celebration for friend and museum supporter Ruta Lee, 'the first of what we hope will be many events back at the Museum,' says Ms Dadigan.

Virtual Theatre This Week: June 7-13, 2021- with Matthew Morrison, Kelli O'Hara, Aaron Tveit and More!

This week (June 7-13) in live streaming: Matthew Morrison visits Backstage Live, the Next on Stage Season 3 finale, Show of Titles premieres, and so much more!

Rosie O'Donnell & More Play Poker for a Cause

Primetime Emmy®-winner Ed Asner presents the 9th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Celebrity Poker Night where poker fans are invited to participate in a live online event featuring their favorite celebrities as opponents.

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, January 19- with an Ann Reinking Tribute and More!

Today (January 19) in live streaming: an Ann Reinking tribute, Game Night on Stars in the House, and more!

VIDEO: It's Game Night with Alice Ripley & More on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) for Game Night with Alice Ripley, Joely Fisher, Paul Castree and Stephen Spadaro.

Satchel and Jackson Lee Announced as 2021 Golden Globe Ambassadors

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has named Satchel and Jackson Lee, children of legendary filmmaker and three-time Golden Globe nominee Spike Lee with producer Tonya Lewis Lee, as the 2021 Golden Globe Ambassadors.

Quarantine Cabaret and Cocktails Welcomes Marsha Mason, Richard Kind and More

Quarantine Cabaret and Cocktails, produced and hosted by entertainer and LML Music founder, Lee Lessack, and actor and frequent SNL regular, Robert Bannon, made its debut during isolation on YouTube, and they have had nothing but star studded shows every week in the approximately hour long show, and the humor quotient has been very high, along with the music.

Lythgoe Family Panto's CAROLS FOR KIDS Virtual Concert Benefits CHLA

Lythgoe Family Panto (LFP), presents a virtual at home sing-along concert CAROLS FOR KIDS, benefiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), and featuring stars from a decade of Lythgoe Family productions.

The New Works Virtual Festival Begins Tonight

The first-ever New Works Virtual Festival kicks off tonight! Every evening from December 5th - 25th of 2020 at 8PM EST/5PM PT, the New Works Virtual Festival will stream video readings of 20 new scripts of non-musical pieces (19 plays, 1 teleplay) as well as an 21st (a 'Christmas Special') featuring the work of a diverse group of writers and all-star cast members.

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, December 4 with Michael James Scott, Isaac Mizrahi and More!

Today (December 4) in live streaming: Michael James Scott visits Backstage Live, Isaac Mizrahi in concert, and so much more!

VIDEO: Watch the New Works Virtual Festival on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with the New Works Virtual Festival with Marc Kudisch, Miguel Cervantes, Shuler Hensley, Michael Leon-Wooley, Brenda Braxton, Andy Karl, Orfeh, Ted Louis Levy, Glenn Morshower, Megan Cavanagh, Joely Fisher, Marsha Mason, Adam Jacobs, John Rubinstein, Judy Kuhn, Liz Larsen, Stuart Pankin, George Wendt, Vincent Rodriguez III, Bruce Vilanch, Leigh Ann Larkin, Carmen Cusack and Christina Bianco.

BWW Previews: With December 7th PAJAMA CAST PARTY Jim Caruso Goes Country, Jazz, Broadway and More

With guests like Joan Ryan, Brianna Thomas, John Bucchino, James Harkness and the UK country group Essex County, Jim Caruso reaches a lot of corners of the industry.

New Works Virtual Festival to be Featured on Stars In The House

On Friday, December 4th, the New Works Virtual Festival will be featured on Stars in the House hosted by NWVF cast member Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley.

Bobby Conte Thornton Joins Jim Caruso's PAJAMA CAST PARTY This Week

Jim Caruso's Cast Party, the mother of all open mic night/variety shows has taken to the web, and it's required watching for lovers of Broadway, jazz and cabaret.

BWW Previews: Let The Festive PAJAMA CAST PARTY Guest Lineups Begin!

Jim Caruso's Cast Party, the mother of all open mic night/variety shows has taken to the web, and it's required watching for lovers of Broadway, jazz and cabaret.

BWW Previews: Caruso Continues Quality Programming On PAJAMA CAST PARTY

The Open Mic fun continues for Caruso and Company.