Judy Garland News

Legendary singer/actress Vikki Carr, born Florencia Bisenta de Casillas Martinez Cardona in El Paso, Texas, skyrocketed to superstardom as an American pop singer in 1962 with 'He's a Rebel' followed by 'It Must Be Him' in 1967 and 'With Pen in Hand' in 1969. In the 80s and 90s her Spanish recordings brought her three Grammy Awards, and she set the precedent for cross over artists becoming successful in both English and Spanish. Now in 2012 she returns to the Sony label with a new album Viva la Vida, released on September 25. In our chat she talks about the album, the charity that is closest to her heart and how she feels about being a Mexican-American in show business.

OUTFEST, the world's leading organization dedicated to showcasing, protecting and nurturing LGBT film imagery and artistry, announced today that it will honor award winning producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron at the 8th annual Legacy Awards. This year's event will take place tonight, October 13th at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles.

Anything Barbra Streisand-related is well worth attending (are you kidding?!), and on Friday, October 5, there was an invited dress rehearsal on the Temple University campus in the Liacouras Center as Barbra Streisand: BACK TO BROOKLYN got its feet wet for the first time in front of about a thousand people.

One for My Baby, set to a score of some three dozen Harold Arlen classics and billed as "a song-and-dance celebration ofbig-city nightlife at the end of World War II," will have a private, industry-only workshop at the New 42nd Street Studios, 229 West 42 Street, tonight, October 11 and October 12.

Hartford Stage presents the world premiere of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder withbook by Robert L. Freedman; music by Steven Lutvak; lyrics by Robert L. Freedman and Steven Lutvak; and directed by Darko Tresnjak. A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder will be on stage tonight, October 11 to November 11 and will feature Tony Award-winner Jefferson Mays, playing eight of the more than 20 characters.

The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre - the acclaimed gay comedy/variety show will continue their fourth season on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at The Duplex in New York's West Village.

Renowned, powerhouse vocalist and entertainer Lorna Luft will headline the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies newest incarnation, DANCE TO THE MUSIC, when it opens on November 1 in the historic Plaza Theatre in downtown Palm Springs. Born to legendary entertainer Judy Garland and producer Sid Luft, Lorna's acclaimed career has encompassed virtually every arena of entertainment. A celebrated live performer, stage, film and television actress, best selling author, recording artist and Emmy nominated producer - she continues to triumph in every medium with critics labeling her one of the most vibrant, versatile and exciting artists on stage today.

This year's Second Annual Gold Coast International Film Festival will present two programs that capture all the excitement and energy of Hollywood and all that it evokes: 'West Side Story: Celebrating 50 Years' and 'Conversation with Budd Burton Moss & His Hollywood Friends.'

SG Productions presents Snow White and the Seven Poofs The Climax!!!! Snow White and her Seven Poofs are back for one final dose of the hilarious Alternative Pantomime with a brand new cast, brand new songs, and a brand new venue THE GREEN CARNATION CABARET VENUE, GREEK STREET, LONDON, W1D 4DD. The show will open on 4th December and run through 6th January, 2013. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!

The Bob Baker Marionette Theater continues its 52nd season with "Bob Baker's Halloween Hoop-Dee-Do" playing today, October 6-November 10, 2012.

An accomplished, world renowned jazz vocalist with a clear affinity for musical theater, Jane Monheit is set to appear in Costa Mesa on October 5 for a one-night-only concert alongside fellow jazz star John Pizzarelli as part of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts' 2012-2013 Cabaret series. Recently, the two-time Grammy nominated songstress chatted with BroadwayWorld's Michael Lawrence Quintos about her upcoming OC return engagement and why she's so in love with showtunes.

Warner Bros. announced today that the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz will be fully restored and converted into 3D, as a part of the studio's 90th Anniversary celebration next year. The film is currently being restored and will be released on Blu-ray 3D in either September or October of next year.

I am finally able to announce the news you have been waiting to hear. My fourth album is called Standing Ovation: The Greatest Songs From The Stage, although from some of the comments I've read online, a few of you knew that already.

Fans of Judy Garland will soon be saying "Meet Me in Aitkin," with the launch today of the nation's first "National Judy Garland Talent Search."

The Bob Baker Marionette Theater continues its 52nd season with "Bob Baker's Halloween Hoop-Dee-Do" playing October 6-November 10, 2012.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Miley Cyrus is in talks to lead Craig Zadan and Neil Meron's upcoming Bonnie & Clyde miniseries. Penned by Rice and Batteer, the series will air on the History Channel.

American Theater Group is a new performing arts company at the new Hamilton Stage for the Performing Arts in Rahway, New Jersey. They begin their season with Jim Brochu's ZERO HOUR: a one-man tour-de-force about the life and times of the famed, talented and controversial actor Zero Mostel.

Tony and Emmy Award Winner Andrea Martin visited the set of CBC's Over the Rainbow today to mentor the eight girls still in the competition vying for the lead role of Dorothy. After rehearsals, she spoke with BWW about how you can't teach humour, how improv and theatre is good for self-confidence and about her upcoming role as a hip granny in Diane Paulus' Pippin.

Anoche tuvo lugar en el Teatro Compac Gran Vía el primero de los conciertos del 'Ciclo BROADWAY IN SPAIN - The Masterclass series!' Susan Egan ofreció al público del teatro su show 'The Belle Of Broadway'. Acompañada al pianio por el maestro Stephen Cook, Egan hizo una revisión de sus grandes éxitos y también rindió tributo a actrices como Barbra Streisand con el tema Dont' Rain On My Parade de Funny Girl o Judy Garland, en un medley fantástico.

MargOH! Channing is Tipsy returns to the Laurie Beechman Theatre for one night only tonight, September 28, 2012, at 10 p.m. The Laurie Beechman Theatre is located at 407 W. 42nd Street, NYC. Get your tickets HERE.