Rita Rudner News

The Venetian Las Vegas welcomes Dane Cook to The Venetian Theatre tonight, October 11 through 12 at 9 p.m., as he makes a special stop in Vegas during his highly anticipated upcoming comedy tour, 'Under Oath.'

The Laguna Playhouse Executive and Artistic Directors, Karen Wood and Ann E. Wareham will present their second special bonus offering of their 2013 season, the world premiere production of a new musical play, ROCKSTAR, featuring the music of Franz Liszt and others, written and performed by Hershey Felder and directed by Trevor Hay.

World-renowned comedienne Rita Rudner will perform at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center tonight, August 22 at 8:30pm. Tickets are $80 - $100 and can be purchased online at www.whbpac.org.

Clever, charming and a top act in Las Vegas, comedienne Rita Rudner is coming to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, August 23, at 8 p.m.

The Laguna Playhouse Executive and Artistic Directors, Karen Wood and Ann E. Wareham present its first special bonus offering of their 2013 season, BRITISHMANIA, a Beatles Tribute concert. 'We are about to rock out our Summer with BRITISHMANIA, one of the best Beatles tribute bands around,' offers Wood. 'How amazing to hear 35 Beatles classics performed authentically in just about two hours! Our audiences and Beatles fans will be in heaven,' adds Wareham. BRITISHMANIA will begin performances tonight, August 13 and run through Sunday, August 25, 2013 at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.

Las Vegas's most charming comedienne, the incomparable Rita Rudner will headline at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, August 23, at 8 p.m. She has earned Las Vegas Review-Journal's 'Best Comedian in Las Vegas' title for the last eight years playing to sold-out audiences night after night. With a list of credentials that includes HBO, PBS and Carnegie Hall in addition to her sold-out shows in Las Vegas, Rita is a must-see. Special guest is comedienne Christine O'Leary who has become a regular at the Playhouse both as a solo act and collaborating with other celebrities. Bissell House (Main St., Ridgefield) is offering Rudner fans a free glass of house wine or draft beer when tickets/stubs are presented the night of this event. Because the folks at Clark Construction Company believe in the power of laughter, this show is part of the Clark Construction Comedy Series and is partially underwritten by Adam Broderick Salon & Spa of Ridgefield and Southbury.

In the wake of sold out shows and insatiable fan demand, superstar entertainers Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have announced an encore run of their limited engagement Soul2Soul at The Venetian Las Vegas in its intimate 1,815-seat Venetian Theatre.

The Laguna Playhouse Executive and Artistic Directors, Karen Wood and Ann E. Wareham will present their second special bonus offering of their 2013 season, the world premiere production of a new musical play, ROCKSTAR, featuring the music of Franz Liszt and others, written and performed by Hershey Felder and directed by Trevor Hay.

World-renowned comedienne Rita Rudner will perform at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center on Thursday, August 22 at 8:30pm. Tickets are $80 - $100 and can be purchased online at www.whbpac.org.

The heat wave may be over, but it's still sizzlin' hot at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center. If you thought July was on fire, wait until you see what August is cooking up! From classic country to bayou blues, superhuman dancers to tall toe-tappers, uproarious comedians to family friendly fun, the WHBPAC invites everyone to experience the magic of live performance!

The Laguna Playhouse Executive and Artistic Directors, Karen Wood and Ann E. Wareham present its first special bonus offering of their 2013 season, BRITISHMANIA, a Beatles Tribute concert. 'We are about to rock out our Summer with BRITISHMANIA, one of the best Beatles tribute bands around,' offers Wood. 'How amazing to hear 35 Beatles classics performed authentically in just about two hours! Our audiences and Beatles fans will be in heaven,' adds Wareham. BRITISHMANIA will begin performances on Tuesday, August 13 and run through Sunday, August 25, 2013 at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.

The Venetian Las Vegas welcomes back Tim Allen to The Sands Showroom stage for limited engagement September 6-7, November 9, November 15-16, November 22-23; 10pm.

The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino is thrilled to welcome Jim Belushi & Chicago Board of Comedy to The Sands Showroom stage for the first time October 18-19. Celebrated for his ABC hit lead comedy role in “According to Jim,” Belushi brings an improvised comedy sketch show featuring members of the Chicago Board of Comedy. Known for inviting audience members on stage with each fun performance, this team of talented performers of this interactive show is at 10 p.m.

The Venetian Las Vegas welcomes Dane Cook to The Venetian Theatre October 11 through 12 at 9 p.m., as he makes a special stop in Vegas during his highly anticipated upcoming comedy tour, 'Under Oath.'

The Ridgefield Playhouse has announced its upcoming events as of July 3. Details below!

The Ridgefield Playhouse has announced its upcoming events as of July 3. Details below!

The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino welcomes back Joan Rivers Live to The Sands Showroom stage for limited engagement. Known for her sharp tongue and rampant humor, Rivers will take the mic for a 75-minute performance tonight, May 30 through June 1 at 10:00 p.m.

The Laguna Playouse will present Hershey Felder's newest production, award-winning concert pianist Mona Golabek starring in the one-woman show, based on a true story, THE PIANIST OF WILLESDEN LANE. Adapted and directed by audience favorite Hershey Felder and based on the book The Children of Willesden Lane by Golabek and Lee Cohen, this music-filled evening recounts the personal story of Ms. Golabek's mother in Nazi-occupied Europe. THE PIANIST OF WILLESDEN LANE will perform for two weeks only beginning tonight, May 29 through Sunday, June 9 at the Laguna Playhouse, Moulton Theatre, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd. in Laguna Beach.

Renowned Chef Daniel Boulud has announced that The Venetian Las Vegas will be the next home for his popular New York City restaurant DBGB Kitchen & Bar, described as 'French Brasserie meets American Tavern.'