Hal David

If the Shirelles can’t quite do for “Baby It’s You!” what Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons did for “Jersey Boys,” please don’t blame the music. The sound of this path-breaking girl group, which skyrocketed up the charts in the......

NEW YORK — The “Mad Men” craze glorifying the pre-liberated 1960s — that last hurrah of an era in which privileged white men chased skirts while knocking back highballs and accepting promotions — finally hits Broadway with a revival of......

"Promises, Promises" -- a very '60s tale of office sex and politics -- has not appeared on Broadway since its premiere more than 40 years ago. So many were curious to see how director Rob Ashford's new production would fare......

Sean Hayes and Kristin Chenoweth star in “Promises, Promises,” a Broadway revival of Neil Simon's 1968 romantic comedy. NEW YORK — On TV’s “Will & Grace,” Sean Hayes played mercurial third wheel Jack McFarland, who flitted happily from one...

The first rialto revival of the 1969 musical "Promises, Promises" opened Sunday night to decidedly mixed reviews. This tuneful version of 1960 best picture Oscar champ "The Apartment" has quite the pedigree. Neil Simon adapted the Oscar-winning screenplay...

"American Idol" may have the ratings, but when it comes to talent competitions staged at prominent Los Angeles venues, the Music Center's Spotlight Awards for Southern California high school singers, instrumentalists, dancers and visual artists are an...

• First Facebook fans petitioned to have Betty White host "Saturday Night Live." Now, following her critically praised appearance Saturday that earned the late-night staple its best ratings in 18 months, there are online campaigns to have her host the...

The Tony Awards have tapped current nominee Sean Hayes to host the 64th edition of the annual theater kudos. By choosing this Broadway newcomer, the producers are sending a clear message of support for Hayes. The recently out actor found himself at the...

Sean Hayes, who is nominated for a Tony Award and hosting the CBS awards telecast Sunday night, talked to television writers on a conference call Wednesday, and one of them was T.L. Stanley from our sister blog, Showtracker. Hayes said......

John Lee Sanders and the All Star Band May 11 Washington, DC Library of Congress Hosted by Nancy Pelosi and ASCAP President Paul Williams Featuring: JD Souther, Tracy Chapman, Dion, Alan Bergman, Hal David and Bill Withers www.johnleesanders.com To...

Ellie Greenwich, the New York songwriter behind a string of 1960s hits that gave effervescent voice to unbridled teen romance including "Da Doo Ron Ron," "Chapel of Love" and "Be My Baby," many of them in collaboration with producer Phil Spector, died...

• On Friday night, Charlie Sheen is taping what could be his final appearance on the hit sitcom "Two and a Half Men." Sheen -- who has earned four consecutive Emmy nods for the show -- may be exiting the CBS staple after seven seasons. Sheen -- who...