Lea DeLaria News

Ars Nova has announced additional details for The Ars Nova Forever Telethon, a 24-hour livestream featuring more than 100 artists celebrating Ars Nova's past and present, while raising funds to support the company's artistic programs throughout the unconventional 2020-2021 season.

Gabrielle Stravelli welcomes acclaimed vocalist, pianist and composer Ann Hampton Callaway to 'The Early Set' this Wednesday, November 11, at 6PM EDT, to discuss her music and career.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the New York Civil Liberties Union present their annual Sing Out For Freedom benefit concert tonight, Monday, November 2 at 6:30PM (EST).

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) have announced performers and speakers set to join their annual Sing Out For Freedom benefit concert, this year an election eve virtual event on Monday, November 2 at 6:30PM (EST).

Jason Alexander, Mayim Bialik, Yvette Nicole Brown, Jon Cryer, Tim Daly, Lea DeLaria, Richard Kind, Patina Miller, and Dascha Polanco are donning chicken costumes and urging Americans to give a cluck and vote in a new PSA from The Creative Coalition.

Hammonds House Digital invites you to join us for Conversations about Jazz & Other Distractions hosted by former jazz radio host and founder of Notorious Jazz, Carl Anthony. Every other Thursday, Carl takes audiences on a unique journey through the world of jazz music with artist talks, workshops, and listening sessions.

The American Civil Liberties Union and the New York Civil Liberties Union have announced this year's newly titled Sing Out For Freedom virtual event, formerly known as Broadway Stands Up for Freedom, will be hosted by Three Time SAG Award Winner and Obie Winner Lea DeLaria ('Orange is the New Black').

Gabrielle Stravelli welcomes Camila Meza to 'The Early Set' this Wednesday, October 14, at 6PM EDT, to discuss her career and music.

Food Network Kitchen, the award-winning, first of its kind culinary app, today announced the premiere of new, original series, Breakfast with Besser, featuring chef Elena Besser chatting with celebrity guests including some of Hollywood's hungriest stars as she guides them in cooking breakfast dishes specifically crafted for them.

Gabrielle Stravelli welcomes Marcus Printup to 'The Early Set' this Wednesday, September 30, at 6PM EDT, to discuss his career as a player leading his own small groups, his composing and arranging well as his work with the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by Wynton Marsalis.

GALECA, the Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, unveiled the inaugural Dorians TV Toast 2020 on Revry award winners at a virtual, live-streamed event on Sunday.

Variety reports that Daniel Dae Kim, Giancarlo Esposito, and more have united to read Superman radio plays from the 1940s. 

Hugh Jackman, Janelle Monáe, Regina King, Pose sensation and fashion trailblazer Billy Porter, groundbreaking trans actress Laverne Cox, Schitt’s Creek star Dan Levy and vaunted political satirist John Oliver are among the slew of actors, comics and performers lending cheer to GALECA.

Gabrielle Stravelli welcomes Michael Kanan to 'The Early Set' this Wednesday, August 26, at 6PM EDT, to discuss his career leading his own trio as well as his work with acclaimed jazz vocalists Jane Monheit and Jimmy Scott.

Gabrielle Stravelli welcomes Catherine Russell to 'The Early Set' this Wednesday, August 26, at 6PM EDT, to discuss her solo career and her work as a backup singer for David Bowie, Steely Dan, and more.

Gabrielle Stravelli welcomes Cheryl Bentyne to 'The Early Set' this Wednesday, August 19, at 6PM EDT, to discuss her solo career and her 40-years as a member of The Manhattan Transfer.

Gabrielle Stravelli welcomes Nanny Assis to 'The Early Set' this Wednesday, August 12, at 6PM EDT, to discuss his albums, collaborations, influences and ability to blend Brazilian rhythms and American jazz.

The first-ever digital edition of Broadway Bares streamed on August 1, 2020, and raised $596,504 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

A lineup of guests have been announced for the first-ever stream of Broadway Bares this Saturday, August 1, 2020.

In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk about the 1996 hit movie 'The First Wives Club.' In addition to their in-depth analysis of the comedic talents of Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, and Diane Keaton, they also discuss Eileen Heckart, Sarah Jessica Parker, Stockard Channing, Elizabeth Berkley, Timothy Olyphant, Victor Garber, Bronson Pinchot, Dan Hedaya, Lea Delaria, Debra Monk, J.K. Simmons, Kate Burton, Marc Shaiman, and Maggie Smith. Ben and Daniel also share personal stories of when they discovered the film and how it's stayed with them since.