Roseanne Barr News

Los Angeles LGBT Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center and StandOut Productions have announced the world premiere screening and dvd release party for the comedy film DragTastic NYC, produced and directed by Andrea Meyerson. On Saturday, January 13 at 8pm, this special one-night-only event will include the film in its entirety followed by a Q & A with cast members Pandora Boxx, Kelly Mantle, and director Meyerson. Additionally, there will be a release party for the new dvd along with live performances by two of the artists featured in the film, Pandora Boxx and Kelly Mantle.

'ROSEANNE' the timeless sitcom that broke new ground and dominated ratings in its original run, will return to ABC with all-new episodes, in a special hour-long premiere, TUESDAY, MARCH 27 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT).

It was announced today from TV Line that Estelle Parsons and Sandra Bernhard are confirmed to return to ROSANNE. Read the full article here!

Last night, executive producer Whitney Cummings took to Instagram to confirm the casting, posting a photo of the actor's set chair, with his name printed on the front.

Jason Dottley's life on the gay-list has taken him around the globe! From starring alongside a Pink Lady (Olivia Newton-John) a Golden Girl (Rue McClanahan) and a Designing Woman (Delta Burke), to a twitter feud with Roseanne Barr, to being saved to Jesus Christ by Tammy Faye Baker! Jason Dottley's follow-up one-man comedy show Life on the Gay-List2: All the Sordid Details is a candid look at Jason's life as a gay, divorced, 30-something gaylebrity whose longest relationship is with his dog. Dottley spills his best behind-the-scenes Tea from his 10+ years in the business.

The cast of the iconic comedy series ROSEANNE gathered for their first table read for the revival's premiere episode entitled Twenty Years to Life.

Wesley Homes retirement communities welcomes clean comedian Susan Rice to its Des Moines campus on Friday, September 22 at 6:00 p.m. For reservations, call 206-824-5000.

Johnny Galecki is currently in discussions to reprise his role as David Healy on ABC's upcoming revival of ROSEANNE. At Sunday's TCA press tour, ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey said of the casting news, 'Those conversations are still in progress.'

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ABC continues its commitment to distinctive storytelling with the announcement of its 2017-18 slate of programming. Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, unveiled the network's new lineup to the advertising and media communities. Check out trailers for the new shows below!

In a conference call with reporters today, ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey confirmed that a revival of the hit 1990's comedy series ROSEANNE will air sometime during the 2017-18 season.

At yesterday's press event for the 2017 Tony nominees, Laurie Metcalf, who received a Best Lead Actress nomination for her performance in A DOLL'S HOUSE PART 2, was asked by reporters about the 'Roseanne' revival.

An eight-episode limited revival of the hit 1990's comedy series ROSANNE is in the works. Cast members Roseanne Barr, John Goodman Sara Gilbert and Laurie Metcalf are expected to reprise their iconic roles

April offers an eclectic lineup at Blue Note Hawaii, the state's premier venue for the world's most celebrated artists, continuing the series with Blood Sweat & Tears, followed up by local favorite Jake Shimabukuro, the Devon Allman Band, and Roseanne Barr ushering in the new Blue Note Comedy Series April 8th and 9th.

I AM BATTLE COMIC, a thought-provoking documentary about stand-up comedians entertaining our troops in the Middle East, will have it's Las Vegas Premiere at a special red carpet benefit event on May 31st, 2017, 9:30PM -11:30PM at The AMC Town Square 18. The event is sponsored in part by Battle Comics.

Writer and comedian Dena Blizzard is thrilled to present her hilarious one-woman show ONE FUNNY MOTHER at the Playhouse @ Westport Plaza for one week only March 30 - April 2. Tickets may be purchased through MetroTix at www.metrotix.com or by calling 314/534-1111. Additionally, tickets will be available at the Playhouse @ Westport Plaza box office one hour prior to show time. All seats are $50.

Blue Note Hawaii, the state's premier venue for the world's most celebrated artists, is pleased to expand its horizons with a new and ongoing comedy series, kicking off with Roseanne Barr in April. Tickets previously purchased for the Roseanne Barr show in November will still be valid for the April dates. Tickets purchased for November 4 will be valid for the April 8 show, and tickets purchased Nov. 5 will be valid for April 9. All tickets are on sale now at www.bluenotehawaii.com. 

Novato Theater Company Hosts a Comedy Weekend February 24-26. at the NTC Playhouse, 5420 Nave Drive in Novato. A stellar lineup of the Bay Area's top comedians and improvisers will take the stage for five shows - Friday, February 24 at 7:00 and 9:00 pm; Saturday, February 25 at 7:00 and 9:00 pm: and Sunday, February 26 at 6:00 pm. The event is sponsored by Humor Resources www.thehumorresources.com

The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre - the monthly gathering of the International Order of Sodomites, the centuries-old organization which sets the mythic Gay Agenda - will celebrate Sayre's debut comed album "The Gay Agenda" with a  special night at UNCABARET at Au Lac (710 West First Street, LA 90012) on Sunday, December 4 at 8:00 PM.

Renowned producer, director & actor, George C Heslin, joins The OPTimistiks to direct a one-off tribute event to celebrate one of the UK's favourite comedians, Victoria Wood, who died unexpectedly in the Spring.