Richard Benjamin News

DVR Alert: Talk Show Listings Friday, Feb. 6 - Frank Langella & More

by BWW News Desk — February 6, 2009

Three-time Tony Award winner Frank Langella is among the American theater world's greatest living actors.

Langella Featured in CBSNews.com Interview

by Eddie Varley — January 25, 2009

Three-time Tony Award winner Frank Langella is among the American theater world's greatest living actors.

Photo Flash: 'Transit of Venus' Opening at The Bickford Theatre

by Linda Lenzi — October 8, 2008

The Bickford Theatre opens its 14th Season with a starry line-up featuring the talented offspring of two show business greats as it premieres Maureen Hunter's Transit Of Venus, running through Sunday, October 19.

Jake Robards & Prentiss Benjamin Star in 'Transit of Venus'

by Kristin Allard — September 16, 2008

Jake Robards (son of theatre legend Jason Robards) and Prentiss Benjamin (daughter of stage & screen stars Richard Benjamin and Paula Prentiss) are soon to be starring in the Bickford Theatre's NJ Premiere production of Maureen Hunter's 'Transit Of Venus,' running September 25 to October 19.

Bickford Theatre Announces Casting for 'Transit of Venus'

by Faetra Petillo — August 29, 2008

The Bickford Theatre opens its 14th Season with a starry line-up featuring the talented offspring of two show business greats as it announces complete casting for Maureen Hunter's Transit Of Venus, running Thursday, September 25, through Sunday, October 19.

Mel Brooks NOT Closing Film Co- New Movie In Works

by BWW News Desk — June 3, 2008

Contrary to reports by the New York Post last week, Mel Brooks has recently stated that he will NOT be shutting down his film company Brooksfilms.

Brooks Shuttering Film Co; Mulling Additional B'way Shows

by BWW News Desk — May 30, 2008

According to the 'Page Six' section of the NY Post, Mel Brooks is closing the curtain on his film company, Brooksfilms which he started in 1980.

Kazan and Haran Added To Feinstein At Loews Season

by BWW News Desk — March 28, 2008

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine, and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, continues its Spring 2008 season with the return engagement of stage and screen star LAINIE KAZAN from April 8 - 12.

'Heroes' Doesn't Win the Battle

by James Sims — April 22, 2007

If a hero should be regarded as a model or ideal figure, than Gerald Sibleyras' Heroes is sorely lacking any such characters.

Cariou, Segal, Etc. Set for Geffen's Heroes, Opening 4/18

by BWW News Desk — March 15, 2007

What do you get when you mix nostalgia, camaraderie and old War wounds with a bit of curmudgeonry? Tears and laughter as Richard Benjamin (Philippe), Len Cariou (Henri), and George Segal (Gustave) trade jabs and barbs all while enhancing their fraternity as three decorated soldiers growing old in a

Neil Simon Play World Premieres at Florida's Grove/Parker Playhouses

by Beau Higgins — March 27, 2006

Neil Simon Play Waiting for Poppa to Premiere in Florida in Late Fall

by BWW News Desk — March 20, 2006

A new Neil Simon comedy is on its way to a Florida premiere; the autobiography-tinged Waiting for Poppa will run at Miami's Coconut Grove Playhouse from November 24th through December 10th and at Fort Lauderdale's Parker Playhouse fron December 13th through 17th

Neil Simon Play World Premieres at Florida's Grove/Parker Playhouses

by Beau Higgins — March 18, 2006