Judy Gold News

Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian Judy Gold will play the role of Eleanor Roosevelt in Clinton The Musical. She will join the previously announced Kerry Butler who has been tapped to play Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Running Late with Scott Rogowsky has been graced by the presence of guests Regis Philbin and Steve Buscemi, Dick Cavett and David Cross, Rachel Dratch and Raekwon... but they've never had someone who transcends all age, race, gender, socio-economic, and geographic boundaries the way their next guest does! On Wednesday, February 11th at 11 PM, Host Scott Rogowsky will welcome Jerry Springer (The Jerry Springer Show

Today, over 175 comedy and variety writers have signed a petition urging ITV to enter a collective bargaining agreement to protect its nonfiction writer-producers, including those set for the 10 ordered episodes of NBC's Neil Patrick Harris' variety show announced back in October.

More than 175 prominent comedy/variety writers, including a number who appear on-air, have signed a petition urging ITV to enter a collective bargaining agreement covering its nonfiction writer-producers.

Paul Rudd returned as host for the Third Annual Paul Rudd All-Star Bowling Benefit to support SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young. Attendees included: David Alan Basche, Emily Bergl, Alexis Bledel, Everett Bradley, Bobby Cannavale, Nicki Clyne, Maddie Corman, Lucy DeVito, Frank DiLella,Rachel Dratch, Halley Feiffer, Gina Gershon,Judy Gold,Mariska Hargitay, Jeremy Hays, Peter Hermann, Cady Huffman, Gregory Jbara, Richard Kind, Ricki Lake,Jesse L. Martin, Greg Naughton, James Naughton, Kelli O'Hara, Denis O'Hare, Nykhor Paul, Josh Radnor, Alysia Reiner, Ron Rifkin,Daphne Rubin-Vega, Amy Ryan, Eric Stoltz and Meredith Vieira. BroadwayWorld brings you more photos from inside the exciting night below!

Paul Rudd returned as host for the Third Annual Paul Rudd All-Star Bowling Benefit to support SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young. Attendees included: David Alan Basche, Emily Bergl, Alexis Bledel, Everett Bradley, Bobby Cannavale, Nicki Clyne, Maddie Corman, Lucy DeVito, Frank DiLella,Rachel Dratch, Halley Feiffer, Gina Gershon, Judy Gold,Mariska Hargitay, Jeremy Hays, Peter Hermann, Cady Huffman, Gregory Jbara, Richard Kind, Ricki Lake, Jesse L. Martin, Greg Naughton, James Naughton, Kelli O'Hara, Denis O'Hare, Nykhor Paul, Josh Radnor, Alysia Reiner, Ron Rifkin,Daphne Rubin-Vega, Amy Ryan, Eric Stoltz and Meredith Vieira. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside the exciting night belowi

SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young previously announced that award-winning actor, Paul Rudd, would be returning as host for the Third Annual Paul Rudd All-Star Bowling Benefit to support SAY.

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: Alysha Umphress Swings Jeff Blumenkrantz: 'I've Been Played,' Amy Spanger: This Must Be the Place, Broadway Loves Celine Dion, Starring Jeremy Jordan, Taylor Louderman, and More, The Best of Ann Hampton Callaway, and Starry Starry Night: An Evening of Mini-Concerts.

Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage is proud to announce the return of Amy Armstrong & Freddy Allen for an evening of fun and holiday merriment as we ring in 2015.

For 60 continuous hours, from 7pm on Thursday January 1 to 7am on Sunday January 4, New York's Metropolitan Room is staging what it is billing as "The Longest Variety Show Ever." Featuring approximately 160 performers and 15 emcees, the entertainment will span music, burlesque, comedy, drag, theatre/opera, magic and puppetry.

In a much heralded return engagement, The COPA Palm Spings presents Chicago music and comedy legends Amy Armstrong and Freddy Allen for two performances, December 27 at 8:00 pm and December 28 at 7:30 pm in very special holiday show. Amy and Freddy have graced the stages coast-to-coast, in venues both large and small, and in over 20 countries with their one-of-a-kind wit and musical prowess. They have had the pleasure of opening and sharing the spotlight with Kathy Griffin, Mary Wilson and the Supremes, Phyllis Diller, Bea Arthur, Jennifer Holiday andJudy Gold, to name a few. In 2009, Amy & Freddy were featured on national television on Entertainment Tonight as part of their work with the NBC reality show 'America's Got Talent. They are also the proud multi-recipients of both the Gay Chicago Magazine 'After Dark' and Chicago Free Press 'Pressie' awards. I had the chance to chat with Amy and Freddy prior to their sell-out July performances at The Copa and I thought is was worth sharing again - here are a few excerpts from that conversation:

This January and February 54 BELOW presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54thStreet. For a detailed schedule of upcoming performances at 54 Below and to purchase tickets, visit www.54Below.com.

Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage is proud to announce the return of Amy Armstrong & Freddy Allen for an evening of fun and holiday merriment as we ring in 2015.

SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young announced today that award-winning actor, Paul Rudd, is hosting the Third Annual Paul Rudd All-Star Bowling Benefit to support SAY.

ME, MY MOUTH AND I - a new solo play written and performed by Joy Behar held its world-premiere production at Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce St.) this fall, and opened on Sunday, November 23. The production will play a limited 7-week engagement through December 21.

?Carolines on Broadway announces its line-up for the month of December 2014, highlighted by headliners Norm Macdonald, from NBC's 'Saturday Night Live' and the sitcom 'Norm,' December 4 - 7; Kevin Nealon, from Showtime's 'Weeds' and NBC's 'Saturday Night Live,' December 11 - 13; Damon Wayans, from FOX's 'In Living Color' and the sitcom 'My Wife and Kids,' December 18 - 21; and Dave Attell, from Comedy Central's 'Comedy Underground with Dave Attell,' December 26 - 28.

Carolines on Broadway announces that Gilbert Gottfried, from the film “The Artistocrats” and his “Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast,” will headline Thanksgiving Weekend, with performances on November 26, 28 and 29. Gottfried joins previously announced headliners Artie Lange from his Comedy Central special 'Artie Lange: The Stench of Failure' (November 1), Sommore from her Showtime stand-up special 'Chandelier Status' (November 6 - 9), Steve Rannazzisi from FXX's “The League” (November 13 - 16) and Kurt Braunohler from Comedy Central's “The Half Hour” (November 20 - 22).

NYMF and Edinburgh Fringe hit CLINTON: THE MUSICAL is headed for two starry showcases in New York City this month, featuring Kerry Butler as Hillary and Alan Campbell as Bill. The industry presentations will take place today and tomorrow, November 6 and 7, directed by Dan Knechtges (Xanadu, Lysistrata Jones).

Primary Stages just held their annual Gala last night, November 3, 2014 at 583 Park Avenue. The event celebrated the company's 30th anniversary and honor Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies and award-winning producer, Julian Schlossberg. The Honorary Gala Co-Chairs are Brian d'Arcy James, Laura Linney, Elaine May, and Susan Stroman. The evening featured performances and tributes by Tony nominee Nick Cordero(performing from Bullets over Broadway), Charles Busch, Judy Gold, David Ives, the creators of In Transit, Tony winner Frank Langella, Elaine May, Tony winner Billy Porter, Marlo Thomas, Rachel York, and surprise guests. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the event below!

Bette Midler hosted the annual Hulaween Gala on Friday night. This year's theme was Fellini Hulawee