BetteBack March 26, 1992: Four women have won Best Actress for musicals. Who are they?

Kokomo Tribune March 26, 1992 BETTE MIDLER is nominated for “For the Boys.” Four women have won Best Actress for…

On The Road To Making The Sophie Tucker Story With Bette Midler

The Citizen ‘Outrageous’ ode: The little-known Auburn connection of one of vaudeville’s biggest stars September 06, 2015 6:30 am ”¢…

BetteBack September 21, 1990: A Fan Wants To Know The Basics Of Bette Midler

Kokomo Tribune September 21, 1990 I am an admirer ofBette Midler and especially loved her role in “Beaches.” When and…

‘Sophie Mania’ Returns

The Huffington Post ‘Sophie Mania’ Returns By Katherine Kramer June 30, 2015 I had the rare pleasure of seeing The…

BWW Reviews: A Divine BETTE LIVE AT THE CONTINENTAL BATHS (Chicago)

Broadway World BWW Reviews: A Divine BETTE LIVE AT THE CONTINENTAL BATHS by Misha Davenport July 22, 2015 If you’re…

BetteBack February 25, 1990: Bette Midler Admits There Are Two People Inside Her

Galveston Daily News February 25, 1990 Bette Midler admits there are two people inside her. “One’s a prude, the other…

Melissa Manchester returns with new jazz album

News Press Now Melissa Manchester returns with new jazz album Posted: Thursday, June 11, 2015 11:55 pm By Andrew Gaug…

BetteBack February 15, 1973: Rolling Stone -The Gold Lamé Dream of Bette Midler

Rolling Stone Magazine The Gold Lamé Dream of Bette Midler What does the ‘last of the tacky ladies’ have to…

‘The Outrageous Sophie Tucker’: New York Jewish Film Festival Review

The Hollywood Reporter ‘The Outrageous Sophie Tucker’: New York Jewish Film Festival Review 4:49 PM PST 1/21/2015 by Frank Scheck…

The 12 Greatest Female Gay Icons of All Time By Michael Musto

Out Magazine The 12 Greatest Female Gay Icons of All Time 8.25.2014 BY MICHAEL MUSTO Who says gay men don’t…

Florida Studio Theatre to Celebrate Garland & Midler with SOMEWHERE OVER THE ROSE,

Broadway World Florida Studio Theatre to Celebrate Garland & Midler with SOMEWHERE OVER THE ROSE, 8/5-31 July 9, 2014 Two…

BetteBack January 18, 1980: Midler album strong effort

Santa Fe New Mexican January 18, 1980 By DAVE MARSH Rolling Stone BETTE MIDLER: “Thighs and Whispers” Atlantic, 3 Stars.…

BetteBack November 25, 1979: Midler Film Most Controversial Of The Year

Pacific Stars And Stripes November 25, 1979 HOLLYWOOD (UPI) – By any measure “The Rose,” a quasi biography of rock…

BetteBack November 17, 1979: Midler reshaped for Rose (Interview)

Winnipeg Free Press November 17, 1979 NEW YORK-Waking up may be the hardest act of Bette Midler‘s day. On a…

25 Divas Who Have Been Embraced by Gay Culture

Huffington Post Gay Icons: 25 Divas Who Have Been Embraced by Gay Culture March 31, 2013 From torch songs to…

Liz Smith: Bette Mider Should Have Won Oscar For “The Rose”

Telegram Liz Smith March 22, 2013 Out in Los Angeles, critics and audiences are raving about Randy Johnson’s “One Night…

BetteBack February 4, 1978: Bette Midler ~ The Judy Garland Of The 70’s

Winnipeg Free Press February 4, 1978 Q. – I hope Bette Midler gets her own TV show. She’s the Judy…

BetteBack December 26, 1977: Bette Midler’s Roxy show year’s best pop concert

Los Angeles Times Bette Midler‘s Roxy show year’s best pop concert By ROBERT HILBURN December 26, 1977 Bette Midler’s spectacular…

BetteBack: Bette Enchants Even On A Particularly Bad Night!

Albuquerque Journal Bette Midler Enchants Audience By SCOTT BEAVEN October 8, 1973 By the time Bette Midler began the second…

BetteBack: Bette Shimmy’s And Shakes The Phoenix Symphony Hall ~ October 4, 1973

Phoenix Arizona Republic Miss M shakes the house By Hardy Price October 4, 1973 You’ve all heard about an act…

BetteBack: Totally Bananas! ~ September 12, 1973

Press Telegram Bette Midler–wonderful bananas! Story and Photo By DENISE KUSEL September 12, 1973 Lights dimmed. Ripples of excited hush crackled through…

Reminder: Watch HBO’s “Vito” Documentary Monday Night

The Washington Post HBO’s ”˜Vito’: How a movie buff found his own sense of outrage By Hank Stuever, Sunday, July…

Bette-Related: Gay Men And Diva Worship

The Huffington Post Diva Worship and Gay Men Joe Kort, Ph.D. Posted: 05/22/2012 With the passing of Whitney Houston and…

Gedde Watanabe Will Also Be Seen In “Parental Guidance”

Broadway World SIXTEEN CANDLES’ Gedde Watanabe at Peter Mac’s JUDY GARLAND AT CARNEGIE HALL Saturday, April 21, 2012 Peter Mac‘s Carnegie…

BetteBack June 19, 1992: Liz On The Bette And Johnny Biz

Daily Herald Liz Smith June 19, 1992 By the by, this issue of TV Guide is the annual “Best and…

BetteBack Monday, Dec. 02, 1991: A Brassy Golden Oldie

Time A Brassy New Golden Oldie By RICHARD SCHICKEL Monday, Dec. 02, 1991 FOR THE BOYS Directed by Mark Rydell;…

Steven Lippman to Work on New Judy Garland Documentary

Theatermania Ain Gordon, Joe Henry, Steven Lippman to Work on New Judy Garland Documentary By: Brian Scott Lipton · Apr…

Stars Shine At Celebratory Gala

Wonderwall STARS CELEBRATE CARNEGIE HALL ANNIVERSARY WITH CONCERT WENN, Thursday, April 14, 2011, 12:02am (PDT) Sting, James Taylor and Bette…

What Did Bette Sing? Here It Is!

New York Times April 13, 2011 James Taylor’s Singular Voice, Steeped in 120 Years of Music By STEPHEN HOLDEN James…

Boston Globe Taylor and friends toast Carnegie Hall By Sarah Rodman Globe Staff / April 13, 2011 NEW YORK –…