BWW Reviews: Jamie deRoy & Friends Celebrate Songwriters
by Stephen Sorokoff
- Oct 6, 2011
For her October shows the title should have been Jamie deRoy & her very talented Songwriter friends. Jamie, as she always does, interacts with her guest artists in a way that stimulates them to give performances that are unique and hugely entertaining. As William Finn (who appeared in a prior Jamie deRoy & Friends) remarked, 'Jamie's interview of me was the best I've ever had'. The show was directed by Jamie's extremely creative friend Barry Kleinbort who also displayed his wonderful performance abilities. Music Director was Shelly Markham.
Photo Coverage: The Friars Club Presents DIVA SHOW STOPPERS!
by Stephen Sorokoff
- Sep 13, 2011
Among the requirements of being a member in good standing of the Friars Club is that you commit to having a good time, laugh a lot, and have a pallet appreciative of good food & spirits. Once again Friar Randi Levine Miller produced and hosted a special evening.
Photo Flash: GODSPELL's Lindsay Mendez, Lisa Lampanelli and More at Jim Caruso's CAST PARTY
by Kelsey Denette
- Sep 7, 2011
Jim Caruso's Cast Party is an extreme open mic that has been running every Monday for the past eight years at Birdland, the historic music room in Manhattan's Theater District. It's also a bi-monthly event at The Magic Castle in Los Angeles. Stars like Martin Short, Carol Channing, Cheyenne Jackson, Michael Feinstein, Liza Minnelli, Melissa Manchester and Tony Bennett have all joined in on the fun and impromptu performances - sharing the stage with Broadway chorus cuties, jazzers and composers.
Lisa Lampanelli Spoofs OKLAHOMA! with 'F**k It' I'm Fat!'
by Nicole Rosky
- Sep 7, 2011
Lisa Lampanelli, who is currently busy creating a one-woman Broadway show, recently visited New York City as a part of her comedy tour, where she erformed her very own, hilarious version of 'I Can't Say No.' To watch her performance, click here.
Photo Flash: Lampanelli, Bass, et al. at GLAAD Event!
by Nicole Rosky
- Aug 3, 2011
GLAAD, together with FV Events, brings a Brazilian carnival-themed celebration to the middle of New York City, presented by Delta & ROKK Vodka. Over 600 guests will be on hand to support GLAAD's work to share culture-changing stories of the LGBT community with Americans. FV Events has also brought samba dancers, live percussion and carnival inspired performances.
Carol Burnett, Joan Rivers, et al. Set for Ed Sullivan Show Tribute on PBS, 8/6
by Nicole Rosky
- Jul 20, 2011
Executive Producer Andrew Solt, whose company SOFA Entertainment acquired The Ed Sullivan Show library over 20 years ago, announced today that ED SULLIVAN'S COMEDY LEGENDS will premiere on PBS stations August 6th. This star-studded special brings back the show's greatest moments that defined the history of comedy, including the timeless routines of George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Rodney Dangerfield, Bob Hope, Jack Benny, Red Skelton, Flip Wilson and many more.
Lisa Lampanelli Bringing One-Woman Show to Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky
- Jul 7, 2011
According to NY Magazine, Lisa Lampanelli is busy creating a one-woman Broadway show with the help of Alan Zweibel. Lampanelli commented: 'It's something that I haven't done yet. I'm scared to death because I have to talk about the real stuff. Like, no stand-up; there's not one line of stand-up ... it's pretty much going to focus on my two main obsessions in life, which are men and food. And now that I'm married I only have one obsession, food, so I'm going to stick to that.'
Photo Coverage: THE BEST IS YET TO COME Opens at 59E59
by Stephen Sorokoff
- May 26, 2011
The dictionary gives others words for BEST. EXCELLENT, EFFECTIVE, PERFECT, UNSURPASSED, PREEMINENT, HIGHEST QUALITY etc. None of those are sufficient enough to describe the Songs, the Arrangements, the Performers, the Musicians, David Zippel and of course the great CY COLEMAN in a production at 59E59. From the moment a smiling Billy Stritch (performer, musical director and arranger of the show) entered the stage and went to the piano, it was obvious that a musical tour de force was about to begin and The Best Was Yet To Come!
Carrie Fisher, Darren Criss, et al. Win Logo's NewNowNext Awards
by Nicole Rosky
- Apr 8, 2011
Logo's fourth annual 'NewNowNext Awards' returned to Los Angeles last night in a live spectacle brimming with recent-breakthrough celebrities, pop culture phenomena and tomorrow's next big things, keeping Logo at the forefront of what's trending with today's 'in' crowd. Hosted by James Van Der Beek, the show honored Lady Gaga with the esteemed 'Always Next, Forever Now Award' and featured musical performances by Robyn, Panic! at the Disco, Oh Land and Wynter Gordon. Logo's 'NewNowNext Awards' 2011 premieres Monday, April 11 at 10/9C on Logo.
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