by Sarah Leiber
- Feb 17, 2021
Bette talks about getting vaccinated, keeping busy during quarantine, her daughter getting married, being married by an Elvis impersonator in Vegas in 1984, her new children’s book “The Tale of the Mandarin Duck,” being on the cover of Rolling Stone 48 years ago, and auditioning to be on Johnny Carson.
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 20, 2021
Bette Midler has a message for Donald Trump, who leaves office today when president-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated. Midler sings 'Goodbye, Donnie!' to the tune of 'Hello, Dolly!' in an all new parody video from MeidasTouch.
by Sarah Leiber
- Oct 29, 2020
Bette Midler talks about the success of her 1993 film Hocus Pocus, explains how it felt to act with Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy again in the Hocus Pocus Hulaween reunion and reveals whether or not her character Winifred’s fake teeth will make an appearance at the event.
by Sarah Leiber
- Sep 3, 2020
HBO's special presentation COASTAL ELITES explores our current world of deeply divided politics and the universal pursuit of human connection, spotlighting five distinct and impassioned points-of-view across the United States. When the shutdown forces these characters to cope in isolation, they react with frustration, hilarity and introspection.
by A.A. Cristi
- Apr 5, 2019
The Divine Miss M, Bette Midler, appeared this week at Variety's Power of Women event, where she was honored for her work with the New York Restoration Society.
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 2, 2019
Bette Midler is a household name known for her stage and screen work, but she also does another very important job: keeping New York City clean.
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 25, 2019
Bette Midler gave a beautiful performance at last night's Oscars with a rendition of 'The Place Where Lost Things Go' from Mary Poppins Returns.
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Aug 9, 2018
The show-stopping actress and legend reflects with ABC News' Robin Roberts on her divine career, from 'Beaches' and 'Hocus Pocus' to Broadway.
by A.A. Cristi
- Jul 10, 2018
On this day, we celebrate the birthday of legendary composer Jerry Herman!
by Robert Diamond
- Mar 31, 2018
Jelani Alladin (Kristoff), Greg Hildreth (Olaf), John Riddle (Hans) and the entire cast of the new Broadway hit Frozen surprised the sold-out house at the St. James Theatre this afternoon with a tribute to Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic musical Oklahoma!, which opened at the St. James Theatre 75 years ago today, on March 31, 1943.
by Nicole Rosky
- Jun 12, 2017
Just last night, Bette Midler won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for Hello, Dolly!. After she wrapped up her epic acceptance speech onstage, she continued backstage with the press. Check out what she had to say below!
by Ashlee Latimer
- Dec 4, 2016
Rehearsals may not start until January, but Bette Midler is already hard at work preparing for her return to Broadway. 'I'm excited, I'm unnerved, I'm utterly game. I love the character, I know the score, I'm learning the dances,' the icon told NBC Today on Sunday morning.
by BroadwayWorld TV
- Oct 19, 2016
Hello, Dolly! leading lady Bette Midler's annual star-studded Hulaween Bash benefitting The New York Restoration Project is right around the corner. The event will take place on Friday, October 28th, at The Waldorf Astoria, and BroadwayWorld has a fun, digital invite for the celebration below!
by Caryn Robbins
- Oct 11, 2016
Today, Billboard shared an exclusive clip of Midler's appearance on the singing competition, in which she offers advice to the contestants.
by Michael Dale
- Aug 23, 2016
The last time Bette Midler graced a Broadway stage, she was the sole cast member of John Logan's I'LL EAT YOU LAST: A CHAT WITH SUE MENGERS.
by Robert Diamond
- Dec 21, 2010
Two time Tony Award nominee and Broadway favorite Marcia Lewis passed away on, December 21 in her home in Nashville, Tennessee. The beloved, 72 year old character actress lost a battle to both brain and lung cancer. Lewis is survived by her husband, Fred Bryan.
Broadway Beat has given us a special 'in memory' tribute clip of the star from her 1992 club act at Eighty-Eight's from the Broadway Beat Archives.
by Nicolas Coburn
- Jul 21, 2010
Today, July 21, Broadway legend Carol Channing appeared on 'The View' to discuss art in school. Don't miss her musical performance at the end of the video! BroadwayWorld brings you this special appearance below.
by James Sims
- Jun 9, 2009
The American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards® celebration of excellence in the theatre includes recognition of winners and nominees in the 27 competitive categories. The Tony Awards® administrative committee also celebated the honorees for the four non-competitive categories which were presented at the 2009 Tony Awards Sunday, June 7th. The 2009 Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and The American Theatre Wing.