Johnny Carson News

'SHREK' stopped the LATE SHOW with David Letterman last night when a costumed Regis Philbin drops by for a surprise visit with Dave! You can watch a clip right here on Stage Tube.

Joan Rivers, one of America's great comedy talents, brings her one woman show to the Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St., SF, on Friday, May 15. There is one show only, at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $35-$75 and can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com or directly through www.cityboxoffice.com or 415 392 1400. Singer Linda Clifford will also perform.

Nathan Lane, star of Roundabout Theatre Company's Waiting for Godot, guested on CBS' 'Late Show with David Letterman' last night, Wednesday, April 22nd. The star of stage and screen revealed his surprise role on the upcoming 'STAR TREK' film.

Bruce Vilanch, comic writer and performer, and Sharon McNight, a singer known for her bawdy songs and Sophie Tucker tribute, plays The Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, SF, Tuesday May 12-Sunday, May 17. Performances are at 8 PM, Sunday at 7 PM. Tickets are $40-$45 and can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com or directly through www.ticketweb.com or 866 468 3399.

Julie Budd, singer and actor, will appear at The Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, SF for three performances, April 23-25 at 8 PM. Tickets are $35- $40 and can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com or directly through www.ticketweb.com or 866 468 3399.

Comedian Brian Regan will be coming to the Providence Performing Arts Center on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 7:30P. Called one of the premier comedians in the country with the perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Brian Regan fills theaters nationwide with fervent fans that span generations.

Rick Culbertson, in association with Lynn Marks and Paradox Entertainment, today announced that DIVORCE! THE MUSICAL has been extended again by popular demand through May 17, 2009, at the Hudson Mainstage Theatre (6539 Santa Monica Blvd.). The world premiere production features music, lyrics and book by 2008 Frederick Loewe Award-winner Erin Kamler (Runway 69 at New Dramatists).

Julie Budd, singer and actor, will appear at The Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, SF for three performances, April 23-25 at 8 PM. Tickets are $35- $40 and can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com or directly through www.ticketweb.com or 866 468 3399.

Bringing the best of the 60s to the Keswick Theatre, Jay Black, former lead singer of Jay and The Americans, and teen sensation Lesley Gore will perform their greatest hits on Saturday, March 28th. With Jay Black as lead singer, Jay and The Americans charted a string of hits including This Magic Moment, Walkin' In The Rain, Cara Mia, Only in America, Come a Little Bit Closer and Sunday and Me, the first hit written by Neil Diamond. It was singer-songwriter Black's magnificent voice that gave the group the distinctive sound that allowed it to turn out 21 chart singles.

The Triad Theatre Presents the legendary Maurice Hines: in ?Cole And Sinatra With Love?- Saturday, March 28th, 2009 at 9:00pm - featuring members of the Diva Orchestra, with Bobby Crenshaw on bass, John Dimartino on piano all under the Musical Direction of drummer, Sherrie Maricle.

After years of trying out new material at venues downtown, legendary comedian (and Celebrity Apprentice favorite) JOAN RIVERS brings her her live stand-up act to Times Square for 4 nights. Beginning May 12th, Rivers presents an evening of her newest and most outrageous riffs on Hollywood, pop culture, celebrities, reality TV and award show fashions at The Laurie Beechman Theatre inside the West Bank Cafe (407 West 42nd Street at Ninth Avenue).

The Triad Theatre Presents the legendary Maurice Hines: in ?Cole And Sinatra With Love?- Saturday, March 28th, 2009 at 9:00pm - featuring members of the Diva Orchestra, with Bobby Crenshaw on bass, John Dimartino on piano all under the Musical Direction of drummer, Sherrie Maricle.

Tony Award-winning stage actress and member of the famed Redgrave acting clan, Natasha Richardson died Wednesday from injuries suffered in a ski accident. She was 45. Comic actress and author Joan Rivers remembered Richardson as having 'such a family.'

Bringing the best of the 60s to the Keswick Theatre, Jay Black, former lead singer of Jay and The Americans, and teen sensation Lesley Gore will perform their greatest hits on Saturday, March 28th. With Jay Black as lead singer, Jay and The Americans charted a string of hits including This Magic Moment, Walkin' In The Rain, Cara Mia, Only in America, Come a Little Bit Closer and Sunday and Me, the first hit written by Neil Diamond. It was singer-songwriter Black's magnificent voice that gave the group the distinctive sound that allowed it to turn out 21 chart singles.

Broadway's current 'commander in chief', Will Ferrell concludes his rialto run in his hit comedy, You're Welcome America. A Final Night with George W Bush today, Sunday March 15th. The comic superstar isn't letting the end of his successful run spell the end of his Broadway tenure, Ferrell revealed to David Letterman on the CBS Late Show the other night that his stay on the Great White Way is far from over, actually its JUST beginning.

The cast of Broadway's West Side Story will perform 'America' on Late Show with David Letterman on Thursday, March 12, 2009. Late Show airs at 11:35pm on WCBS channel 2 in the tri-state area.

The cast of Broadway's West Side Story will perform 'America' on Late Show with David Letterman on Thursday, March 12, 2009. Late Show airs at 11:35pm on WCBS channel 2 in the tri-state area.

Can we talk? Of course we can. Join us for An Evening With Joan Rivers on Saturday, May 2 at 8:00 PM at the Gershman Y (Broad and Pine Streets). The Gershman Y's annual fundraiser will feature Joan River's only Philadelphia appearance in a stand-up performance showcasing her signature comedy and sarcastic humor.

The Academy of Magical Arts is proud to annouce that Neil Patrick Harris is both co-producing and hosting the Academy of Magical Arts Awards (The Oscars of Magic) on March 8th. Neil is giving the traditional event a face lift and bringing an entirely restructured format for the program to a new venue. Also, although not common knowledge, Neal is also an amature magician.