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Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: A starry 'IMAGINE' concert benefits cancer research, Christine Ebersole returns to 54 Below and more!
In her 2012 book 'I Hate Everyone ... Starting With Me,' comedian Joan Rivers shared that she hoped her funeral would be 'a huge showbiz affair with lights, cameras, action' and 'Hollywood all the way.' Boy did she get what she wished for.
Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestra's begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven- o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Marilyn Maye, 54 Below Sings Elaine Stritch, 54 Sings Big River, String of Pearls, Lauren Pritchard.
Today we remember stage and screen icon Joan Rivers in honor of her death this week at the age of 81 with this InDepth InterView originally presented in 2013.
Today we remember stage and screen icon Joan Rivers in honor of her death this week at the age of 81 with this 2011 InDepth InterView.
The New York Post writes that author and lawyer Henry Bushkin is in New York City casting for his new Johnny Carson/TONIGHT SHOW musical, based on his book about the late-night host. Among the roles to be filled is that of Joan Rivers, legendary comedienne who passed away this week at the age of 81. No word yet on who is being considered, but we can't wait to find out who will take on the iconic part!
On last night's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, Meghan Trainor stops by the Tonight Show Music Room to perform 'All About That Bass,' using only classroom instruments.
Chris Rock paid tribute to late comedian Joan Rivers who passed away yesterday, September 4th at the age of 81.
Below, find out why it took 20 years for 'Boardwalk Empire' star Steve Buscemi to appear as a guest on LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN!
David Letterman took time to pay tribute to legendary comedian Joan Rivers, who passed away yesterday at the age of 81.
On last night's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, music guest Jeezy featuring Future performs 'No Tears' from his new album, 'Seen It All: The Autobiography.'
We are sad to report the news that Joan Rivers died at 1:17pm this afternoon, at 81 years old. Rivers was undergoing a procedure on her vocal cords last Thursday, during which she stopped breathing. She was quickly rushed to Mount Sinai hospital in New York City, where she was admitted in critical condition, and later upgraded to stable as she was put into a medically induced coma and put on life support.
BWW has assembled highlights from Rivers' many talk show appearances throughout the years, as well as some of her classic stand up routines.
On last night's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, music guest Blake Shelton performed his new single, 'Neon Light' from his new album, 'Bringing Back the Sunshine' dropping September 30th.
On last night's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, in honor of the NFL season kicking off, guest Blake Shelton and Jimmy compete in a football toss with random objects, including a bowl of eight-layer dip.
Celebrate the publication of Bernstein Meets Broadway: Collaborative Art in a Time of War (Oxford University Press) at Barnes and Noble, 86th Street & Lexington Avenue, New York City, on Monday, September 15, 2014 at 7PM.
Continuing his record-breaking 55th consecutive year as a Las Vegas headliner, internationally renowned comedian, actor and entertainer Don Rickles is set to perform at The Orleans Showroom October 11 and 12.
Melissa Rivers has issued a statement this morning regarding the condition of her mother, comedian Joan Rivers, who was brought out of a medically induced coma yesterday.
On last night's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, Jimmy talks to Meredith Vieira about her new daytime talk show, The Meredith Vieira Show, taping across the hall from The Tonight Show.
On last night's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, music guest Maroon 5 performed their hit song 'Maps' from their newest album 'V'.
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