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Check out our latest interview with the fascinating Marilu Henner. In Part I of our interview, Marilu discusses her latest book “Total Memory Makeover,” having HSAM (Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory), recollects her upbringing in Chicago, plus much more!

Read the interview with MARILU HENNER here:http://www.showbizdeluxe.com/mariluhennerinterview.htm

Showbiz Deluxe would like to apologize to our loyal readers that had anticipated our coverage and exclusive interview with Ms. Betty White at the Museum Broadcast Communications (MBC) grand opening gala this past week, June 12th in Chicago.

Upon arriving at the MBC, we were notified that our interview with Ms. White had been canceled due to scheduling conflicts and being overbooked from an entire day of phone interviews. We regret to share this inconvenience with our dedicated readers.

Showbiz Deluxe has executed extended press and promotion for the MBC’s grand opening gala and also allotted a full banner on our website for the past 3 months advertising the MBC’s ticket page to our readers. Upon hearing that the $500 tickets for their gala eventually SOLD-OUT, we were happy to hear the news and glad that we were able to aide the MBC in promoting the gala via Showbiz Deluxe.

Our various forms of correspondence to reach program director Marc Glick in regard to this unfortunate series of events have gone unanswered. We once again apologize to all of our supporters and readers who looked forward to the exclusive interview and coverage.

We take great pride in offering Ms. Betty White continued coverage on Showbiz Deluxe through the years; may she continue to be blessed with success in her exciting career!!

ZOOEY DESCHANEL TO PLAY LORETTA LYNN IN BROADWAY MUSICAL: It was announced tonight from the stage of the iconic Ryman Auditorium by LORETTA LYNN that actress Zooey Deschanel will play the lead role in the Broadway musical of Coal Miner's Daughter. Tonight the two did a duet on "Coal Miner's Daughter" as they closed out the Grand Ole Opry Country Classic show in Nashville, TN. Yesterday Loretta and Zooey met in Nashville for a photo shoot and talked before the big announcement tonight. Casting is underway now for the other roles in this musical that will debut next year; stayed tuned for the next chapter of the Coal Miner's Daughter: A song, album, book, movie and now a Broadway musical!

For more news on Loretta, check out her official website: http://www.LorettaLynn.com ;

One of the longest running productions, the musical phenomenon known as Riverdance, opened tonight at the beautiful Oriental Theatre for its final eight performances in Chicago (March 13th-18th) before closing the US version of the tour…

Read more here: http://www.showbizdeluxe.com/riverdancemarch12.htm

(CHICAGO, Ill.) March 2, 2012- Entertainment legend, Tony-nominated actress, best-selling author, and Emmy Award-winning television talk show host, Joan Rivers was presented with her March/April 2012 cover story at the Northern Lights Theater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Thursday March 1st, 2012.

This month, Showbiz Deluxe is offering an exclusive two-part interview with Ms. Rivers. Stay tuned to Showbiz Deluxe for the Joan Rivers interview in the coming weeks!

We would also like to sincerely thank Ms. Judy Katz and Sean Katz of Katz Public Relations, Graham Reed and of course Joan Rivers for her time and generosity with our magazine for both the interview and meeting.

For more info on Joan Rivers, please visit her official website; www.Joan.co  

Broadway Chicago and NETworks productions present a brand new version of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific, the iconic story of life, love and loss based on the 2008 Tony Award winning Lincoln Center Theater Production directed by….

Read more here: http://www.showbizdeluxe.com/southpacificfeb12.htm 

NewYork: In its ninth star-studded year at Birdland, Jim Caruso will bring his celebrated Cast Party backto the big stage at Town Hall for a second year. The Best of Jim Caruso’s Cast Party will take place on Thursday, February 23 at 8PM and will bepresented by the one and only Scott Siegel. Tickets are $25, $50, and $75 and are available by calling800-982-2787 or visiting TicketMaster.com.A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Actors Fund.

Some of thecelebs joining this year’s Cast Party include Golden Globe and Tony Winner Linda Lavin, the uber-talented jazz andadult contemporary vocalist JaneMonheit, Broadway Star and Drama Desk Nominee Stephanie J. Block, nine-time Grammy winning solo artist andfounding member of The Manhattan Transfer JanisSiegel, David Ippolito AKA “ThatGuitar Man From Central Park”, folk singer HollyNear, Broadway sensation JuliaMurney (Wicked), stand-up comedian, Grammy nominee and"Celebrity Apprentice"  Lisa Lampanelli, Tony Winner Paulo Szot (South Pacific), Lysistrata Jones’ Liz Mikel, comicjuggler Marcus Monroe, Jazzviolinist and ‘neo-Jack Benny’ AaronWeinstein, “The Acromedian” RudiMacaggi, also performing  arelyricist/composer John Bucchino (A CateredAffair) and composer Frank Wildhorn,best known for his Broadway musical Jekyll& Hyde with his latest leading lady, Laura Osnes. Also joining the party is Terri Klausner, who will be singing “Hit Me With A Hot Note” from Sophisticated Ladies, and Andrew Nemr, whose tap company “Cats Paying Dues” will perform an unforgettabletribute to Gregory Hines. And that’s not all - many more surprise performersand special guest stars will be announced over the next few weeks!

Billy Stritch willhold court at the piano, adding vocals and banter to the proceedings. Joining the musical fun will be DanielGlass on drums and Tom Hubbardon bass.

About Jim Caruso’s Cast Party: “It’s a showbiz mecca, where the golden age of musical theater liveson.” – LOS ANGELES TIMES; "…a vital pulse point of the musical theaterbloodstream: every week a star or a standard might be born." – TIME OUT NEW YORK; "Starrier than the Hayden Planetarium…ahot spot where Broadway and Hollywoodtip, twirl and hit the mic. It's become the place to cruise, schmooze, sing andbe seen." – PLAYBILL; "A Monday night institution."  –CABARET CONFIDENTIAL; “Cast Party reminds me of a mix of Oscar and Tony-winningperformers completely comfortable with the businessman from Oshkosh. Everybody has the same thing in common. They want to have a good time and bepart of the excitement.” – MICHAEL FEINSTEIN; “It’s what you think thetheatrical community is going to be like when you dream of going on Broadway.”  – LIZA MINNELLI

Scott Siegel presents…

The Best of Jim Caruso’s Cast Party

A Benefit for the Actors Fund

Thursday, February 23, 2012 beginning at 8PM

TownHall is located at 123 West 43rd Street

Ticketsare $25 -$50 - $75

And can be purchased NOW by visiting TicketMaster.com or calling 800-982-2787.

The box office opens to sell tickets three weeks prior to the show.

This week at Showbiz Deluxe, we caught up with the media king of Las Vegas, Mr. Robin Leach. This inspiring entrepreneur has been jet setting and impressing the entertainment biz for over thirty years. SD talked to Robin about his exciting Las Vegas lifestyle, journalistic inspirations, hosting the crazy Surreal Life: Fame Games and much more!

Read the full interview with Robin Leach: http://www.showbizdeluxe.com/robinleachinterview.htm

Come Fly Away, a brand new touring Dance Theater extravaganza just opened this past week at the gorgeous Bank Of America Theatre in Chicago for it’s limited two-week only engagement January 10th-22nd, 2012....

Read more here: http://www.showbizdeluxe.com/comeflyawayjan12.htm

Showbiz Deluxe is pleased to announce music icons Donny andMarie Osmond as our winter 2011-2012 cover story. The beloved duo has beenentertaining audiences for over thirty years with their infectious wit and unmistakabletalent. Stay tuned to Showbiz Deluxe for an exclusive two part interview with Donnyand Marie plus much more in the coming weeks of this very exciting edition!