Barry Briefs - Archive 37

Hollywood Bowl Opens for One Night to Host Richard Weitz’s Zoom Concert - The pandemic concert series, a Hollywood hit, pushed past a new milestone over the weekend by raising north of $3 million, with Saturday's funds directed toward Youth Orchestra Los Angeles and No Kid Hungry. Minutes after 4 p.m. Saturday, Richard and Demi Weitz sat next to each other facing the same computer screen as they readied, for a 10th time, to co-host "Quarantunes," their pandemic Zoom concert series. The series started two months ago as a way to celebrate Demi’s 17th birthday with a little music and some industry friends but Richard, a partner at WME, soon realized his Rolodex could serve a new purpose during unprecedented times. He asked performers -- singers, songwriters, musicians, Broadway stars and so on -- to join the events from wherever they were in the world and do a song or three for an invite-only audience. Over the course of nine shows, $2.6 million has been raised for a roster of nonprofits in need during the COVID-19 crisis, caused by the novel coronavirus. More than 100 artists said yes to joining the series, including John Legend, Sting, Barry Manilow and John Mayer, while a long list of Hollywood stars, studio chiefs, insiders and creatives looked on from their respective homes. Richard promised Saturday’s show would be something special for Memorial Day weekend, but details were scant as they never reveal a lineup in advance ... Demi switched backdrops to reveal they were broadcasting live from the empty 17,500-seat amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood, opened exclusively for the fundraising initiative. Richard unmuted the Zoom audience which, by that point, had grown to its maximum capacity of 1000 viewers, a first for "Quarantunes" -- for good cause ... The spirit in the Zoom chat box exploded when Richard announced another special guest -- music superstar ... “Billie Eilish has always been ahead of her time, and she is so friggin smart,” says Mayor Garcetti in surprise appearance during Richard Weitz’s Hollywood Bowl show. Richard could barely contain his excitement to introduce the next performer who was the only act to perform on site: Kenny Loggins. "Now I can say I played the Hollywood Bowl," Loggins commented after his performance, which included the Caddyshack theme "I'm Alright," "Danger Zone," "Conviction of the Heart" and "Footloose." Saturday proved to be yet another four-hour marathon concert. Beck performed "Everybody’s Got to Learn Sometime" and a cover of Prince’s "Raspberry Beret"; Bryan Adams turned out "Cuts Like a Knife"; Elvis Costello contributed "Alison" and "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding"; The Killers showed up in a sleek black-and-white video with "Caution" and a Tom Petty cover of "The Waiting"; Styx star Dennis DeYoung, a return guest in a USC sweatshirt, performed "Lady," "Come Sail Away" and "Babe"; Gloria Gaynor sang "I Will Survive"; Carlos Santana and wife Cindy performed "Black Magic Woman" and "Europa" from Hawaii; Rob Thomas followed them with a string of hits including his Santana collab “Smooth”; and Seal took time out of a house party to perform a never-heard-before original song followed by "Crazy" and "Kiss From a Rose." Manilow, who called the Bowl one of his favorite venues in the world, returned to "Quarantunes" to perform once again from his home, this time with "When the Good Times Come Again" (a resurgent hit during the pandemic) and the Richard-requested "Weekend in New England." Super fan Amy Adams hit the chat to say, "Crying. Thank you." There were appearances by Hollywood Bowl creative chair for jazz Herbie Hancock and Clive Davis, who has been a co-host of sorts throughout the series by helping book his roster of legendary artists or regaling the audience with legendary tales about his relationships and the stories behind the songs. Gavin DeGraw is one such artist who returned the favor and told a story about how he met and signed a record deal with Davis. DeGraw drew raves for his performances of "Not Over You." DeGraw then made way for the night’s next-to-last performer, Andy Grammer, who performed "Good to Be Alive (Hallelujah)." And the closing act? New Order and the Pet Shop Boys. (The Hollywood Reporter, 5/24/2020) https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/rambling-reporter/hollywood-bowl- opens-host-richard-weitz-s-zoom-concert-surprise-guests-1295793 On Saturday, the Hollywood Bowl reopened... For L.A. music fans, it was heartbreaking but unsurprising when the Hollywood Bowl canceled its season for the first time in nearly a century, because of COVID-19. But the beloved band shell wasn't completely emptied out. Not if you’re the WME partner who throws the hottest-ticket private Zoom party for the entertainment biz. For two months since the pandemic began, agent Richard Weitz and his 17-year-old daughter, Demi, have thrown invitation-only fundraising variety shows on Zoom that roped in A-list artists to perform, while film and music industry execs watched from their couches. The two usually host shows from their kitchen counter, but on Saturday, the regulars watched them beamed in from a familiar but now melancholy spot: a box at the Hollywood Bowl ... John Williams, whose "Star Wars" scores are a perpetual hit at Bowl movie nights, played Darth Vader’s theme music on his home piano. Kenny Loggins riffed on the "Footloose" theme from the upper reaches of the Bowl’s box seats, as the film's star Kevin Bacon watched from his own Zoom window. Rob Thomas hopped in (virtually) next to Carlos Santana, and Elvis Costello played an earnest version of “(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding”. Beck played Prince’s "Raspberry Beret" and "Everybody’s Got to Learn Sometime"; Barry Manilow's resurgent crowd favorite "When the Good Times Come Again" brought Amy Adams to tears in the group chat ("Crying. Thank you."). The Killers powered through an apropos cover of Tom Petty's "The Waiting," and Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" had a new immediacy in the COVID era. Regulars like Clive Davis watched from home as classic-pop songwriter Carole Bayer Sager gabbed with guests in the screen rail ... For the thousand or so industry folks tuned in, it was a chance to see something, anything, on the most beloved stage in L.A. The rest of us will have to settle for screengrabs instead of wine-soused picnics and fireworks. It may be the first of more digital events to come. For the Bowl’s 2020 calendar, the clock’s at zero. L.A.’s ultimate power-Zoom livestream was, so far, the first, and last show of the season there. (L.A. Times, 5/24/2020) https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2020-05-24/ hollywood-bowl-richard-weitz-wme-quarantunes One Voice, Birmingham: One Voice - In April 2020, during the global COVID-19 pandemic, based on an idea conceived by Barry Austin, a group of friends and theatre artists assembled in an effort to keep the music, and the hope, alive. This is the result of our second effort (April 30, 2020). (OneVoiceBham, 5/24/2020) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcF4T7maJao Upcoming Guests on The Late Late Show with James Corden - Each weeknight, James Corden invites the audience to join in on the fun as the Emmy Award-winning THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN features a mix of celebrity guests, musical acts, games and sketches. Corden differentiates his show by giving a peek behind-the-scenes into the green room, bringing all of his guests out at once and lending his musical and acting talents to various sketches. Additionally, bandleader Reggie Watts and the house band provide Corden with original, improvised music throughout the show. Since Corden took the reins as host in March 2015, the show has quickly become known for generating buzzworthy viral videos, such as "Carpool Karaoke." Monday, May 4: Allison Janney; musical performance by 5 Seconds of Summer. Tuesday, May 5: Alain de Botton; musical performance by Barry Manilow. Wednesday, May 6: Beanie Feldstein; musical performance by Machine Gun Kelly with special guest Travis Barker. Thursday, May 7: Laura Linney; musical performance by Ellie Goulding. Friday, May 8: Ellen Pompeo; Mike Colter; musical performance by Loud Luxury and Bryce Vine. (Broadway World, 5/4/2020) https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Scoop-Upcoming-Guests- on-THE-LATE-LATE-SHOW-WITH-JAMES-CORDEN-54-58-20200504 Richard Weitz's Pandemic Parties Surpass $1M Milestone - What started simply, and privately, as a fun way to connect while celebrating a 17-year-old’s birthday five weeks ago has grown into a virtual fundraising phenomenon that crossed the $1 million mark Friday night during a concert event that featured the mayor of Atlanta, R&B superstars and Hollywood power players teaming up to raise money to support COVID-19 relief efforts. Anchored, promoted and hosted by WME partner Richard Weitz with daughter Demi from their Beverly Hills home, the pandemic concert series shifted focus to spotlight the work of United Way Worldwide in helping residents in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, New York City, New Orleans and Philadelphia. Well over $250,000 was raised during the four-plus hour event, funds that will be distributed to provide food assistance, education resources for kids, preventative healthcare, and financial support for families in need. Tonight’s showing followed a series of events over the past four weeks that featured more than 100 top artists showing off their talents to the tune of $850,000 for previous beneficiaries the Saban Community Clinic, Cedars-Sinai Hospital, United Way L.A. and New York City Health + Hospitals. Friday’s event started at 6 p.m. with remarks from Richard and Demi, both wearing United Way t-shirts with the slogan “Live United,” as they provided an update on the progress thus far. "I don’t think I’ve ever felt my heart beating so fast," Demi said. "I want to start by saying thank you everyone. It’s been overwhelming. I’m so grateful and so happy for each and every one [who has donated]. I didn’t even think we’d get to $10,000." Richard and Demi's pandemic parties started in mid-March when Richard tested out a virtual birthday party for Demi when most of the world had just started isolating under safe-at-home mandates. He booked his favorite Windy City piano man, Dario Giraldo of the Chicago’s Redhead Piano Bar, to entertain an intimate group but after Demi and friends got restless from the nostalgic jams, Weitz expanded the invite list to friends and Hollywood colleagues. It was an instant hit and since then, he’s hosted under a dozen events with big-name musical acts logging in to perform their hits while a select roster of invitees look on from their respective homes. "I wanted people to have a good time," Weitz previously told The Hollywood Reporter of why he started the gatherings. "It’s like comfort food - songs and artists that people have literally grown up with that make everyone happy and bring joy in this difficult time." The money kept pouring in past a million Friday night. Soul legend Jeffrey Osborne kicked off the night, and his presence at tonight’s event carried significant meaning for Osborne, he said, as he was still grieving the loss of both his manager and another friend, who died at Vanderbilt Hospital. "It’s hitting home for me now, and I really love that you’re doing something"... Clive Davis moved to speak early on, saying how he’d been watching the concert series since the beginning. Like such industry titans as Bob Iger, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Dana Walden and Jennifer Salke, Davis has been a constant face on the Zoom screen while watching from Palm Springs where he’s been waiting out the pandemic. "To see you reach these figures is [astonishing]," said Davis. He then singled out artists he’s helped deliver like Barry Gibb, Barry Manilow and Johnny Mathis, the latter two who appeared during a special April 25 edition of the series which featured singers, legends and Broadway stars raising money for New York City Health + Hospitals. Performers last weekend included Josh Groban, Josh Gad and Nikki M. James, Marcus Mumford, Barry Manilow (“When the Good Times Come Again” and a medley of five of his greatest hits including “Copacabana,” “Can’t Smile Without You” and "I Write the Songs"), Teddy Swims, Jessie Mueller, Adrienne Warren, Ramin Karimloo, Samantha Barks, Lauren Patten, Andy Karl and Orfeh, Brenock O’Connor, Ephraim Sykes , Erika Henningsen, Kyle Selig and the “Singing Surgeon” Dr. Elvis Francois. Hamilton was well represented by Leslie Odom and Christopher Jackson. Broadway star Keala Settle also delivered the chills when she dedicated “I’m Gone” from Hands on a Hard Body to Nick Cordero, who is currently battling COVID-19 while in an induced coma at Cedars-Sinai. Friday night (5/1): Davis also turned his attention to Bottoms and Atlanta when he said that he’s spent considerable time there with his artists like Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston and Dionne Warwick or working with producers like Dallas Austin, L.A. Reid and Babyface. “To see your heroic stand what you’re doing,” he said to the Mayor, “I want you to know we’re extremely proud of you” ... Davis then introduced Fantasia, saying that she follows in the “great tradition of Aretha and Whitney and I’m so grateful you joined us here tonight with your beautiful, beautiful voice.” Other highlights included Al B. Sure, Sheila E.’s medley of the Prince-penned "Glamorous Life" and "A Love Bizarre", Amos Lee’s soulful selection of songs on the piano, guitar and acapella, Jac Ross, Michael Franti, [the] Waldens, [and] Johnny Gill. The night stretched past 10 p.m. and Richard welcomed back Osborne to close the show ("Back in Love Again," "Love Ballad," and "What a Wonderful World"). (The Hollywood Reporter, 5/2/2020) https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/rambling-reporter/richard-weitzs- pandemic-parties-surpass-1m-milestone-r-b-legends-atlanta-mayor-1292969 5 Seconds Of Summer, Barry Manilow, Machine Gun Kelly & Travis Barker, Ellie Goulding Confirmed For 'Late Late Show With James Corden' Performances - Due to the host undergoing surgery, two of this past week’s “Late Late Show With James Corden” episodes did not air as planned. That means fans did not get to see previously advertised performances by 5 Seconds of Summer and Machine Gun Kelly & Travis Barker. They will have the chance this coming week. CBS has officially confirmed that 5SOS will perform on the May 4 episode, while MGK and Barker will play the May 6 broadcast. Other upcoming musical guests include Barry Manilow on May 5 and Ellie Goulding on May 7. The performances, like all celebrity appearances during the pandemic, will be via remote video. Corden will be broadcasting segments from his garage. (Headline Planet, 5/1/2020) https://headlineplanet.com/home/2020/05/01/5-seconds-of-summer- barry-manilow-machine-gun-kelly-travis-barker-ellie-goulding-confirmed-for- late-late-show-with-james-corden-performances/

Michael Damian to interview Barry Manilow on his radio show - Michael Damian will interview Barry Manilow on his radio show Throwback Thursday. The show airs on multiple radio stations, but is broadcast primarily from Kkulrealhitradio.com. As times have changed, more people are listening to less of a dial-by-turn radio and accessing music from digitally broadcast Internet broadcasts. Damian's show is the best of both worlds. He presents the program in the same way that any disc jockey of the 70s or 80s would, but uses digital broadcasting to ensure that everyone with access to an internet broadcast can listen. Although you might think that the station is a favorite only for Young and Restless fans (Michael played Danny Romalotti from time to time from 1980 to 2013) which has not turned out to be the case. Michael knows that music has grown in the industry and is an accomplished singer-songwriter in his own right, and the music he selects for the show takes the listener on a pleasant journey down memory lane. Each show is played and repeated the next hour, starting at 6 p.m. PT and 7 p.m. PT; 9 p.m. ET and 10 p.m. ET and includes an interview with a celebrity. Fans enjoy the famous surprise guest as much as they enjoy listening to the carefully selected songs that Michael Damian selects, and yes, he accepts requests. On Thursday April 30, 2020, the celebrity surprise guest will be Barry Manilow. Join me to start my radio show Throwback Thursday @ 6PM PST! I have super star @Barry Manilow on tonight's show! Click https://t.co/h1SZraUFun to listen. (Up News Info, 4/30/2020) http://upnewsinfo.com/2020/04/30/michael-damian-to-interview- barry-manilow-on-his-radio-show-thursday/ Palm Beach Cultural Organizations Join in One Voice - As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect day-to-day life, Palm Beach County cultural organizations have joined together to offer a message of hope. In partnership with the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, four of the area’s top arts organizations -- the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Palm Beach Opera, Palm Beach Symphony, and Ballet Palm Beach -- recorded an online performance of Barry Manilow’s “One Voice.” The video illustrates that, although concerts, performances, and large gatherings are currently on hold, the arts still thrive in the Palm Beaches. Andrew Kato, producing artistic director and chief executive of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, produced the video, which opens with young vocalists from the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts. “I suggested the song 'One Voice' because the lyrics speak to the isolation we feel and how we can come together as one unified county,” Kato said in a statement. “One lone voice is joined by another and another and then is joined by a chorus of voices, instruments, and movements that unite to shine a light on Palm Beach County and the unparalleled, unique cultural arts we all contribute to our community. I’m extremely proud of the quality and diversity of work that is being created in South Florida.” The video continues with the addition of vocals by recent graduates from Palm Beach Opera’s Benenson Young Artist Program and Bailey Apprentice Artist Program, and is set to a score performed by some of Palm Beach Symphony’s principal musicians. All of the artists recorded their parts at their own homes, including ballerina Lily Ojea Loveland, who worked on her dance solo during remote rehearsals with Colleen Smith, the company’s founding artistic director. All four of the participating arts organizations are looking ahead to their 2020-21 seasons. As they prepare for better days, these creatives are shining a spotlight on how the arts can help us all get through this difficult time. (Palm Beach Illustrated, 4/20/2020) https://www.palmbeachillustrated.com/pbconevoice/ The 10 shows and performers we’re looking forward to seeing again once this crisis is over - I would love to say that I’m counting down the days until the coronavirus pandemic is in the rear-view mirror, but since the pandemic and our subsequent social distancing measures will stretch out indefinitely, there aren’t any tangible days to count. Though, I suppose I could say that I can’t wait until this is all over. You may have already inferred that the future of Las Vegas entertainment is uncertain. The next few weeks -- and, possibly, months -- in Las Vegas may remain dark (in entertainment lingo, not existentially). But we are anxiously awaiting the time in which our beloved entertainers return. Looking ahead to that moment, here are entertainers we’re looking forward to seeing post-pandemic ... #1 - Absinthe ... #2 - Barry Manilow, Westgate Las Vegas Music brings communities together. And nothing says community like a massive singalong. With Barry Manilow, that’s exactly what you’ll get when he returns to Vegas. And, even though you’re probably super cool, don’t pretend like you don’t know his biggest hits. You do... #3 - Carrot Top ... #4 - Extravaganza—The Vegas Spectacular ... #5 - Jabbawockeez ... #6 - Jen Kramer ... #7 - Kelly Clarkson ... #8 - Lady Gaga ... 9 - Mat Franco ... #10 - Carlos Santana. (Las Vegas Magazine, 4/15/2020) https://lasvegasmagazine.com/entertainment/2020/apr/15/ carrot-top-clarkson-lady-gaga-absinthe-coronavirus/

Rosie O’Donnell’s Broadway.com live-streaming fund-raiser nets over $600,000 for The Actors Fund - Everything’s coming up Rosie! Rosie O’Donnell’s star-studded, live reboot of her Emmy-winning talk show raised over $600,000 for The Actors Fund to help during the coronavirus crisis, which has forced Broadway shows to go dark through April 13. The 3-1/2 hour event, which streamed live on Broadway.com and its official YouTube page, featured appearances and performances from Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, Gloria Estefan, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Harvey Fierstein, Neil Patrick Harris, Barry Manilow, Audra McDonald, Idina Menzel, Billy Porter, Andrew Rannells, Chita Rivera, Jordin Sparks, Ben Vereen, Tituss Burgess and Kristin Chenoweth, among others -- all from the comfort of their own homes and other places of isolation ... [Manilow] closed the show with a medley of his big hits, including "Copacabana," "Can't Smile Without You" and "[I Made It Through The Rain]." During its six-season run, the nationally syndicated “Rosie O’Donnell Show” was celebrated for devoting more airtime to promoting theatrical productions than any other national show in television history. O’Donnell, who starred in Broadway productions of “Grease” and “Fiddler on the Roof” and produced the Boy George “Taboo” musical, was awarded the Isabelle Stevenson Award during the 2014 Tony Awards, in recognition of her commitment to arts education. (New York Daily News, 3/23/2020) http://www.nydailynews.com/coronavirus/ny-coronavirus-rosie-odonnell- broadwaycom-500k-dollars-actors-fund-20200323-peoffgl7k5f77iz7nd6546o5t4-story.html Rosie O’Donnell Livestream Special Raises $600,000 For The Actors Fund During Coronavirus Pandemic - Sunday’s one-night-only, celebrity-packed livestream return of The Rosie O’Donnell Show raised more than $600,000 in support of The Actors Fund during the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers say. The special, hosted by O’Donnell and streamed live on Broadway.com and its YouTube channel, featured performances and appearances by numerous Broadway and TV stars, including Shoshana Bean, Tituss Burgess, Kristin Chenoweth, Gavin Creel, Darren Criss, Gloria Estefan, Jordan Fisher, Neil Patrick Harris, Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald & Will Swenson, Katharine McPhee & David Foster, Alan Menken, Matthew Morrison, Ben Platt, Billy Porter and Barry Manilow, among others. O’Donnell conducted remote interviews with Laura Benanti, Nate Berkus, Matthew Broderick & Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Erivo, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Harvey Fierstein, Judith Light, Idina Menzel, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jeremy Pope, Randy Rainbow, Chita Rivera, and Miranda Sings. Other celebrities, including Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber, sent video messages. The special was produced by actor/producer Erich Bergen, and presented in partnership with Revelations Entertainment and Broadway.com. The special was directed by Paul Wontorek. The Actors Fund is a national human services organization serving everyone in film, theater, television, music, opera, radio and dance with programs including social services and emergency financial assistance, health care and insurance counseling, housing, and secondary employment and training services. Donations are still being accepted at give.actorsfund.org/Rosie. (Deadline, 3/23/2020) https://deadline.com/2020/03/rosie-odonnell-livestream-coronavirus- covid-19-special-raises-600000-dollars-for-actors-fund-1202890460/ Rosie O'Donnell's One-Night-Only Show Raises $500,000 for The Actors Fund - On Sunday (March 22), Rosie O'Donnell brought back her popular 90's talk show for one night only (in virtual form), with the goal of raising money for The Actors Fund amid the coronavirus crisis, which has led to Broadway cancelations through mid-April. And the night was a success, as the show raised an incredible $500,000. "1/2 a million dollars for the actors fund - thank u everyone," O'Donnell shared on Twitter to celebrate the accomplishment. According to Variety, O’Donnell contributed $100,000 of her own money to the fund, which helps people in arts in entertainment needing anything from financial assistance, counseling, insurance, addiction recovery, housing and more. The live stream featured performances and appearances from entertainers at home, including Idina Menzel, Barry Manilow, Sarah Jessica Parker, Darren Criss, Gloria Estefan, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Ben Platt, Jordin Sparks, Billy Porter Morgan Freeman, Neil Patrick Harris and many more... (Billboard, 3/23/2020) https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9341255/rosie-odonnell- fundraiser-500000-actors-fund Kenny Rogers: Life in Photos - 1984: Kenny Rogers (August 21, 1938 – March 20, 2020), Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Barry Manilow and Quincy Jones attend the 11th Annual American Music Awards on Jan. 16, 1984. (Billboard, 3/21/2020) LI's Rosie O'Donnell reviving her talk show as a livestreaming charity benefit - The theater community has been brought to its knees in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, and Rosie O'Donnell wants to lend a helping hand. On Sunday at 7 p.m., the Commack-raised comedian will revive "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" as a livestream event on Broadway.com and the site's YouTube channel as a benefit for The Actors Fund. Among the many stars slated to appear are Northport native Patti LuPone, Syosset's Idina Menzel, Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Patrick Harris, Gloria Estefan, Brooklyn's Barry Manilow, Audra McDonald, Billy Porter and Chita Rivera. Also on hand will be John McDaniel, the "O'Donnell" show's original music director, composer and producer. “Everybody who knows me knows that Broadway has been one of the brightest lights in my life since the time I was a little girl. It has also been the lifeblood of New York City for generation after generation," said O'Donnell, who turns 58 on Saturday, in a statement. "After all Broadway has given to the world, now — in this time of tremendous need — it’s our turn to give something back. There is no better way to support this community than via The Actors Fund. And, with a lineup like this, I dare you not to tune in.” The Actors Fund is a nonprofit organization that provides services from health care to financial assistance to those in the entertainment industry. For more information or to donate, visit give.actorsfund.org/rosie. (Newsday, 3/20/2020) https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/theater/rosie-odonnell-show-1.43297912 THE ROSIE O’DONNELL SHOW is back! - New York, NY (March 18, 2020) – 12-time Emmy Award® winner and Tony Award® recipient Rosie O’Donnell and actor/Producer Erich Bergen are proud to announce the one-night-only return of the legendary, 25-time Emmy Award winning “The Rosie O’Donnell Show.” This special event has been conceived as a LIVE streaming fundraiser for The Actors Fund, in order to help in this time of crisis. Presented in partnership with Revelations Entertainment and Broadway.com, “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” will be broadcast live on Sunday, March 22nd at 7:00pm ET on the theater world’s premier online content provider, Broadway.com, and will also be livestreamed on Broadway.com’s YouTube channel. The special program will feature performances and appearances by some of the biggest names in all of entertainment, all participating live from their comfort of their own home, including Sebastian Arcelus, Skylar Astin, Beth Behrs, Erich Bergen, Nate Berkus, Stephanie J. Block, Matthew Broderick, Tituss Burgess, Norbert Leo Butz, Kristin Chenoweth, Gavin Creel, Darren Criss, Gloria Estefan, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Harvey Fierstein, David Foster, Morgan Freeman, Neil Patrick Harris, Megan Hilty, Judith Light, Barry Manilow, Rob McClure, Audra McDonald, Katharine McPhee, Alan Menken, Idina Menzel, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Kelli O’Hara, Sarah Jessica Parker, Lauren Patten, Ben Platt, Billy Porter, Randy Rainbow, Andrew Rannells, Chita Rivera, Seth Rudetsky, Lea Salonga, Miranda Sings, Jordin Sparks, Ben Vereen, Adrienne Warren, James Wesley, and more! Grammy Award® and two-time Emmy Award winner John McDaniel, the original Music Director/Composer/Producer of “The Rosie O’Donnell Show,” to also return. In a statement, Ms. O’Donnell said: “Everybody who knows me knows that Broadway has been one of the brightest lights in my life since the time I was a little girl. It has also been the lifeblood of New York City for generation after generation. After all Broadway has given to the world, now – in this time of tremendous need – it’s our turn to give something back. There is no better way to support this community than via The Actors Fund. And, with a line-up like this, I dare you not to tune in.” Mr. Bergen added, “This is the ultimate win-win proposition; The Actors Fund needs our support, and we’re all desperate for some fabulous entertainment we can enjoy from the safety of our own homes. I’m so grateful to Rosie, and to this truly jaw-dropping array of talent that have agreed to participate.” “Because social distancing is so important right now, this amazing benefit is an incredible show of support to lift spirits, bring us all together virtually and help The Actors Fund help those in need. Now more than ever, people in our community are depending on The Fund’s vital services,” said Fund Chairman Brian Stokes Mitchell. “It’s critical that we be there for those in need, in particular our seniors and the immunocompromised individuals who need our help, as well as those in financial distress.” For six remarkable seaons, “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” remained the hottest thing in daytime televison. From it’s first season to its final episode, which culminated in a giant Broadway medley, “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” devoted more airtime to promoting theatrical productions than any other national program in television history. Even after ending her show, O’Donnell has remained a tireless supporter of Broadway, as a performer, a producer, an outspoken fan, and a three-time host of the Tony Awards. In 2014, the Tony Awards honored O’Donnell with its Isabelle Stevenson Award in recognition of her comittment to arts education. The Actors Fund services remain available for everyone in the performing arts and entertainment community. These services include: Artists Health Insurance Resource Center, The Career Center, Housing Resources, Addiction & Recovery, HIV/AIDS and Senior Services, Counseling and Emergency Financial Assistance, as well as The Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. To make a tax-deductible donation, visit give.actorsfund.org/Rosie (Press Release, 3/18/2020) Coronavirus: Rosie O'Donnell to reboot her talk show for star-studded one-night special online fundraiser - As the coronavirus pandemic keeps getting out of control with people succumbing to the virus and more and more people testing positive across the globe, Rosie O'Donnell is doing her bit to help in this time of crisis. 'The Rosie O'Donnell Show' will return for a one-night special to raise money for the cause. This Sunday (March 22), Rosie O'Donnell and actor and producer Erich Bergen will be bringing back the Emmy-winning show as a live, one-night-only streaming fundraiser for The Actors Funds. Before you get concerned for the safety of your favorite stars participating in the fundraiser, we must clarify that the participating stars Matthew Broderick, Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss, Gloria Estefan, Billy Porter and Morgan Freeman among many others will be signing in from their homes. "Everybody who knows me knows that Broadway has been one of the brightest lights in my life since the time I was a little girl," a statement from O’Donnell said. "It has also been the lifeblood of New York City for generation after generation. After all, Broadway has given to the world, now — in this time of tremendous need — it’s our turn to give something back. There is no better way to support this community than via The Actors Fund. And, with a line-up like this, I dare you not to tune in." Sarah Jessica Parker, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, David Foster, Neil Patrick Harris, Barry Manilow, Audra McDonald, Katharine McPhee, Idina Menzel, Ben Platt, Miranda Sings, Jordin Sparks, Ben Vereen, Skylar Astin, Beth Behr, Tituss Burgess and Kristin Chenoweth will also be joining in from their homes as they continue self-isolating. With the virus continuing to spread throughout the country, social distancing regulations have been implemented by governments to slow the spread of the disease. Bergen added that the live streaming of the show will not only raise money but also provide entertainment to millions of viewers. "This is the ultimate win-win proposition. The Actors Fund needs our support, and we’re all desperate for some fabulous entertainment we can enjoy from the safety of our own homes. I’m so grateful to Rosie, and to this truly jaw-dropping array of talent that have agreed to participate," she added. "Because social distancing is so important right now, this amazing benefit is an incredible show of support to lift spirits, bring us all together virtually and help The Actors Fund help those in need," The Actors Fund chairman Brian Stokes Mitchell said. "Now more than ever, people in our community are depending on The Fund’s vital services." 'The Rosie O'Donnell Show' will stream live on Sunday, March 22, at 7pm ET and 4pm PT on Broadway.com. It will also be available on Broadway.com's YouTube channel. (MEAWW, 3/19/2020) https://meaww.com/amp/coronavirus-fundraiser-rosie-o-donnell- talk-show-emmy-reboot-one-night-special-online-actors-funds 'The Rosie O’Donnell Show' to Return for One-Night Special to Fundraise Amid Coronavirus Pandemic - “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” is returning for one night only, featuring some of the biggest names in Broadway. O’Donnell will live-stream a special on Sunday, March 22 at 7 p.m. ET, to benefit The Actors Fund, which provides resources to those in the entertainment community in need. The special comes after Broadway canceled all of its performances through April 13 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The performers, who will all participate from home, include Sebastian Arcelus, Skylar Astin, Beth Behrs, Erich Bergen, Nate Berkus, Stephanie J. Block, Matthew Broderick & Sarah Jessica Parker, Tituss Burgess, Norbert Leo Butz, Kristin Chenoweth, Gavin Creel, Darren Criss, Gloria Estefan, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Harvey Fierstein, David Foster, Morgan Freeman, Neil Patrick Harris, Megan Hilty, Judith Light, Barry Manilow, Rob McClure, Audra McDonald, Katharine McPhee, Alan Menken, Idina Menzel, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Kelli O’Hara, Lauren Patten, Ben Platt, Billy Porter, Randy Rainbow, Andrew Rannells, Chita Rivera, Seth Rudetsky, Lea Salonga, Miranda Sings, Jordin Sparks, Ben Vereen, Adrienne Warren and James Wesley. “Everybody who knows me knows that Broadway has been one of the brightest lights in my life since the time I was a little girl,” O’Donnell said in a statement. “It has also been the lifeblood of New York City for generation after generation. After all Broadway has given to the world, now – in this time of tremendous need – it’s our turn to give something back. There is no better way to support this community than via The Actors Fund. And, with a line-up like this, I dare you not to tune in.” Brian Stokes-Mitchell, chairman of The Actors Fund, added, “Because social distancing is so important right now, this amazing benefit is an incredible show of support to lift spirits, bring us all together virtually and help The Actors Fund help those in need. Now more than ever, people in our community are depending on The Fund’s vital services.” He said, “It’s critical that we be there for those in need, in particular our seniors and the immunocompromised individuals who need our help, as well as those in financial distress.” “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” special will be broadcast on Broadway.com and live-streamed on Broadway.com’s YouTube channel. (Variety, 3/18/2020) https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/the-rosie-odonnell-show- special-coronavirus-fundraiser-1203538682/ Rosie O'Donnell's One-Night-Only Coronavirus Fundraiser to Feature Idina Menzel, Barry Manilow & More - The Rosie O'Donnell Show is coming back -- for one night only. O'Donnell will be hosting the special event, which will air live on Broadway.com on March 22. The night aims to raise money for The Actors Fund amid the coronavirus crisis, which has led to Broadway cancelations through mid-April. The host's daytime talk show aired for six seasons from 1996 to 2002. According to People, who first announced the news, the star-studded evening will feature a number of performances and appearances from entertainers at home, including Idina Menzel, Barry Manilow, Sarah Jessica Parker, Darren Criss, Gloria Estefan, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Ben Platt, Jordin Sparks, Billy Porter Morgan Freeman, Neil Patrick Harris and many more. The one-night Rosie O'Donnell show will air live on Sunday, March 22 at 7 p.m. EST on Broadway.com and its YouTube channel. To make a donation, click here. (Billboard, 3/18/2020) https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9338078/rosie-odonnell- one-night-only-fundraising-show Manilow shuffles - Barry Manilow has announced his dates this month and April at Westgate’s International Theater are off the schedule. He’s reset for May 28-30, and June 4-6, along with shows already scheduled June 18-20 and June 25-27. Additional new dates are July 2-4, continuing on with added shows Oct. 22-24, and Dec. 3-5. Manilow has also moved his May and June tour dates in the U.K. to late August and September. (Las Vegas Review-Journal, 3/17/2020) https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/ kats/las-vegas-david-saxe-productions-the-last-to-go-dark-1984325/ Barry Manilow Announces Curtis Stigers As Special Guest For UK Arena Shows - Barry Manilow has announced that Curtis Stigers will be the special guest on his upcoming UK shows. The singer-songwriter and saxophonist will join Manilow at concerts in Birmingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Cardiff, London and Glasgow in May and June. He won't appear on the bill in Leeds. Manilow's summer dates will follow last September's performance at BBC Proms in the Park in London and 17 sold out concerts on Broadway. Tickets are on sale now. Barry Manilow Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows: Thu May 28 2020 - BIRMINGHAM Resorts World Arena Sat May 30 2020 - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Utilita Arena Sun May 31 2020 - MANCHESTER Arena Tue June 02 2020 - CARDIFF Motorpoint Arena Thu June 04 2020 - LONDON O2 Arena Sat June 06 2020 - LEEDS first direct Arena Sun June 07 2020 - GLASGOW SSE Hydro Click here to compare & buy Barry Manilow Tickets at Stereoboard.com. (Stereo Board, 09 March 2020) https://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/227679/9 Barry Manilow's Copacabana 3/20-3/28 - Westmont's Spring Musical is Barry Manilow's Copacabana. "Her name was Lola. She was a showgirl...." The hit song springs to life onstage in this spectacular tale of romance and stardom that has captivated audiences across the globe. Rating: PG. Westmont High School, 4805 Westmont Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008. Dates: March 20, 21 & 26, 27, 28 @ 7:00 pm. Wednesday, March 25th @ 3:00 pm. Saturday, March 28th @ 2:00 pm Tickets: All tickets $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Wednesday 3/25 performance only - at the door: $10 student / ASB. Thursday 3/26 performance is a Pay What You Will performance for any remaining tickets sold at the door. The link for tickets is: www.westmont.seatyourself.biz. Online ticket sales are available until 3 hours before each performance. All audience members must have a ticket - due to fire regulations, no babies in arms or on laps are permitted. NOTE: If your child is too young to be still in their own seat, they are too young to attend this show. (Patch.com, 3/2/2020) https://patch.com/california/losgatos/calendar/event/ 20200320/791809/barry-manilows-copacabana What's happening in Las Vegas? Barry Manilow! - Don’t miss the landmark musical production Barry Manilow: The Hits Come Home! at the Westgate International Theater. It’s back March 5-7 and 26-28, and Manilow has plenty of dates booked in April, May and June as well. The legend continues to get cozier in this current run and his show really makes this classic showroom his home. While it’s a fan-pleasing set packed with his most recognizable work and lots of storytelling explaining the emotions behind the music, Manilow continues to craft new songs and recordings. He’s currently working on Night Songs II, a romantic follow-up to his 2014 collection of beloved cover tunes. The first release from the new album is “My Funny Valentine,” demonstrating another of Manilow’s talents: his ability to interpret classics in a way that really resonates. (Las Vegas Magazine, 2/28/2020) https://lasvegasmagazine.com/entertainment/2020/feb/28/ whats-happening-in-las-vegas-barry-manilow-and-rup/ Barry Manilow calls off Thursday night performance at Westgate - Barry Manilow has called out of his Thursday-night show at International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas. Manilow is reportedly under the weather, nothing serious. Ticket refunds are furnished at the point of purchase. Tickets to Thursday’s performance can also be used for a future show. Manilow is due back Friday and Saturday nights. The hotel is also giving a coupon for a free buffet to all ticket-holders to the canceled show, along with tickets to any Thursday night shows at Westgate Cabaret... (Las Vegas Review-Journal, 2/20/2020) https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/barry-manilow-calls-off-thursday-night-performance-at-westgate-1962250/ Best Bets for your Las Vegas weekend ... Barry Manilow - BARRY MANILOW “The Hits Come Home!” returns to the Westgate International Theater for the next two weekends, ostensibly giving Manilow a break from working on his new album, “Night Songs II,” said to be a stripped-down set of just piano and vocals and some of the most beloved songs ever written. February 14-15, info at westgateresorts.com. (Las Vegas Sun, 2/14/2020) https://lasvegassun.com/news/2020/feb/14/ best-bets-mariah-carey-manilow-los-temerarios/

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