Interview: Melissa Rivers Talks JOAN
by R. Scott Reedy - Sep 2, 2025
No subject was off limits to the legendary comedian Joan Rivers, who unapologetically skewered celebrities and tackled taboo subjects with abandon, all in the service of making her audience laugh.
Classic Films Return To Temple Of Music And Art This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2018
Arizona Theatre Company presents two classic films in June at the Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Avenue, Tucson. Tickets for all films are $10 and may be purchased online at arizonatheatre.orgor at the door on the night of the film. All tickets are general admission.
Breaking News: Glenn Close to Return As Norma Desmond In ENO's SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Carrie Dunn - Sep 22, 2015
Glenn Close will star as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard, the second production in the partnership between English National Opera (ENO) and theGradeLinnit Company. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton, Sunset Boulevard is produced by arrangement with The Really Useful Group Ltd and is based on the original Paramount film by Billy Wilder.
Melissa Rivers Files Lawsuit Against Clinic Over Mother's Death
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 26, 2015
According to The New York Post, Melissa Rivers has filed a medical malpractice suit against the Yorkville Endoscopy Center, the clinic where her mother, Joan Rivers, underwent a routine procedure back in August whiche lead to her death.
Breaking News: Joan Rivers Being Brought Out of Coma
by Robert Diamond - Aug 31, 2014
Just in from the NY Daily News, Joan Rivers is being brought out of the medically induced coma that she has been in since Thursday. The paper reports that the process could take until Tuesday, and that the full extent of whether or not Rivers has suffered a loss of cognitive or physical function is not yet known.
Joan Rivers Update - Melissa Rivers Has 'fingers crossed'
by Robert Diamond - Aug 31, 2014
Reports this weekend have confirmed that there has been no progress for Joan Rivers, who is said to still be in a medically induced coma and fully dependent on life support machines. While Mt. Sinai hospital has not issued any updates on the legendary comedian's status, daughter Melissa did issue a Sunday statement that 'Thank you for your continued love and support. We are keeping our fingers crossed'.
Joan Rivers Remains on Life Support; Family to Make Tough Call
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 30, 2014
TMZ reports that comedian Joan Rivers is currently on life support. Sources close to the star say that her life is completely dependent on machines at the moment, and in a few days, her family will be faced with the decision of whether or not to keep her on the life support. The family is holding out hopes that she will make a recovery of some sort very soon.
Breaking News: Legendary Comedian Joan Rivers Dies at 81
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 4, 2014
We are sad to report the news that Joan Rivers died at 1:17pm this afternoon, at 81 years old. Rivers was undergoing a procedure on her vocal cords last Thursday, during which she stopped breathing. She was quickly rushed to Mount Sinai hospital in New York City, where she was admitted in critical condition, and later upgraded to stable as she was put into a medically induced coma and put on life support.
UPDATE: Joan Rivers 'Resting Comfortably' After Surgery Scare
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 28, 2014
UPDATE: According to new reports, Joan Rivers is now in stable condition. Her daughter said in a statement late today, Thursday, August 28: 'I want to thank everyone for the overwhelming love and support for my mother. She is resting comfortably and is with our family. We ask that you continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers.'
Joan Rivers Bringing SALLY MARR...AND HER ESCORTS Back to Broadway?
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 11, 2014
According to Out.com, Joan Rivers is heading back to Broadway! Michael Musto writes that the funny lady will revive the 1994 play that she wrote and starred in- Sally Marr...and Her Escorts. The play will get a reading at Washington D.C.'s National Theatre this fall, with plans to move to Broadway after.
Joan Rivers Adds July 3 Performances at the Laurie Beechman
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2014
Legendary comedian Joan Rivers continues to make The Laurie Beechman Theatre in Times Square her performance home in New York City. Rivers presents an evening of her newest and most outrageous riffs on Hollywood, pop culture, celebrities, and award show fashions at The Laurie Beechman Theatre inside the West Bank Cafe (407 West 42nd Street at Ninth Avenue).
Joan Rivers Performs at The Colonial Theatre 5/10
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 18, 2013
Legendary comedian, Joan Rivers, will perform her world renowned stand up at The Colonial Theatre on May 10 at 8pm with opener Brad Zimmerman. Audience members are invited to walk the red carpet before the show and stay after to see Tom Judson sing and play the piano in The Garage.