News Archive


2008

Michele Performs "Say, Has Anyone Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose" in 1973


 

 

 

2007

Michele Lee to Perform at Benefit Concert in Los Angeles, July 21, 2007


Give My Regards to Broadway: Televison Legends in an Evening of Song will be held at the Brentwood Theatre in Los Angeles on July 21, 2007 at 8 p.m. The concert is a benefit for Reprise! Broadway's Best.

Other contributors will include: Jason Alexander, Pam Dawber, Florence Henderson, Ken Howard, Shirley Jones, Vicki Lewis, Hal Linden, Peter Marshall, and John Schnneider.

 

To purchase tickets, visit http://www.reprise.org

 

Michele Lee to Perform with Michael Feinstein in Palm Desert, California


Michele Lee and Michael Feinstein will be performing at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, California on Friday, March 30, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $65. and $125.

To purchase tickets, visit the McCallum Theatre online boxoffice.

2006

Michele is Honorred with a Caricature of Herself at Broadway's World-Famous Sardis Restaurant.



Photo credit: Ben Strothmann

On December 14th, 2006, Michele was presented with a caricature of herself to be hung on the walls of Sardis restaurant in the heart of the theatre district in New York.

At the unveiling were: Michele's husband Fred Rappoport, Gerald Schoenfeld, Charles Bush, Julie Halston, Max Klimavicius, Michael Feinstein, Lainie Kazan, and many more.

More photos at BroadwayWorld.com

 

 

 

Knots Landing Season One Available on DVD!


The wait is over -- Warner Home Video is releasing season one of Knots Landing on March 28, 2006.

The 5-disc set will include 13 episodes and commentary on two episodes. Also included is a featureette called Gary and Val: Together Again.

Order Knots Landing Season One DVD from Amazon.com 

2005

Knots Landing 25th Anniversary Special
KL Anniversary
Coffee Talk: Karen (Michele Lee) and Abby (Donna Mills) remember "Knots Landing"

It's official -- CBS is planning a "Knots Landing" reunion special to celebrate the show's 25th anniversary.

" Knots Landing: Together Again" is a 2-hour, retrospective show that reunites the neighbors of Seaview Circle.

Cast members scheduled to join the project: Michele Lee, Kevin Dobson, Donna Mills, Joan Van Ark, William Devane, Ted Shackelford, Julie Harris, Michelle Phillips, Lisa Hartman-Black, Don Murray

The reunion special is being taped in June and is tentatively scheduled to air in November 2005.


Michele Lee to Perform One-Woman Shows in Southern California and New York City.

California: September 2005
Michele will performing one-woman shows in Orange County, CA the week of September 25th.
For more information, visit the:Orange County Performing Art Center's website.

New York: November 2005
The week of November 15th through Thanksgiving, Michele will be performing at Feinstein's at the Regency Hotel in New York City. For more information, visit: Feinstein's at the Regency.


Find out How Michele First Got Her Actors' Equity Card
"The first audition I ever went on was in 1960 at the Ivar Theatre in Hollywood. I was accompanied by my mother at the instruction of my father..." Read More at the Actor's Equity Association.


Will & Grace
Michele Lee, Chita Rivera, Sean Hayes

Will and Grace Episode to Be Rebroadcast on April 7th

The Will and Grace Valentine's Day episode that paired Michele with Chita Rivera will be rebroadcast on NBC, April 7th.

From NBC.com: Valentine's Day is full of surprises. Grace's (Debra Messing) tries to ignore the greeting card holiday but romantic urges eventually send her into the arms of the enemy -- none other than Nick (guest star Ed Burns, "Saving Private Ryan") a hunky greeting card writer. In a dramatic change of events, Karen's (Megan Mullally) former nemesis Scott Wooley (guest star Jeff Goldblum) tries to win her heart by showering her with gifts but Karen's eyes are on larger things, -- her new overweight internet date. Elsewhere, after dancing with a lesbian couple (guest stars Chita Rivera & Michele Lee) Will (Eric McCormack) and Jack (Sean Hayes) find comfort in each other's arms for the Valentine's Day spotlight dance. TV-14


Will & Grace
Michele Lee, Chita Rivera, Sean Hayes

Michele Lee Guest Stars on Will & Grace on February 10, 2005


Michele will be reuniting with her Along Came Polly co-star, Debra Messing for the Valentine’s Day episode of NBC’s Will and Grace.
Scheduled to air on February 10th.

From NBC.com: Valentine's Day is full of surprises. Grace's (Debra Messing) tries to ignore the greeting card holiday but romantic urges eventually send her into the arms of the enemy -- none other than Nick (guest star Ed Burns, "Saving Private Ryan") a hunky greeting card writer. In a dramatic change of events, Karen's (Megan Mullally) former nemesis Scott Wooley (guest star Jeff Goldblum) tries to win her heart by showering her with gifts but Karen's eyes are on larger things, -- her new overweight internet date. Elsewhere, after dancing with a lesbian couple (guest stars Chita Rivera & Michele Lee) Will (Eric McCormack) and Jack (Sean Hayes) find comfort in each other's arms for the Valentine's Day spotlight dance. TV-14


Broadway: The Golden Age Now on DVD
Michele is featured in Broadway: The Golden Age, a documentary now available on DVD. Broadway: The Golden Age tells the stories of legendary Broadway stars through interviews, archival footage, home movies, and photographs.
For more information and to watch the movie trailer, visit:
http://www.broadwaythemovie.com
Buy the DVD from Amazon.com


Michele Answers Your Questions!
Michele recently answered many of the questions you submitted through the Ask Michele section of MicheleLeeOnline.com.

Visit the Ask Michele section to find out if it's true she's working on a one-woman show, her favorite Broadway musicals, and why Michele shops on Ebay!


Michele Lee Online Mailing List: Update For Previous Members (Before 7/10/2004)
We’ve recently joined with a new, automated email mailing list service. If you were on our mailing list prior to July 10, 2004, you must either reply to the confirmation email that was sent to you, or sign up again from our homepage and reply to the confirmation email.


2004

Michele to Participate in the Tribute to Cy Coleman Benefiting Actors' Fund

Michele is scheduled to appear with an all-star line up tribute to Cy Coleman. Coleman is the composer who wrote the music for Seesaw. Michele starred in the 1973 Broadway show and is expected to sing one of the original songs from the show.

The show is on Saturday, November 6, 2004, 8 p.m. at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex, Campus of Cal State University Los Angeles. Tickets prices start at $40.00

For ticket information, visit: http://www.actorsfund.org


Mame!
One night only. Michele Lee as Mame Dennis. The Hollywood Bowl. August 1, 2004. Michele stars with John Schneider, Allyce Beasley, Christine Ebersole, Fred Willard, Susan Sullivan, and Alan Thicke in the classic, Jerry Herman musical MAME!

For more information, visit the Hollywood Bowl website at:
http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/tix/performance_detail.cfm?id=1736


Michele Chats It Up With KnotsLanding.net
Michele recently did an interview with KnotsLanding.net. You can read the interview here: http://www.knotslanding.net/michele.htm


Along Came Polly Released on DVD
Michele is featured in the John Hamburg film, Along Came Polly, playing Ben Stiller's mother, Vivian. Bob Dishy plays Michele's husband.

The film stars Ben Stiller, Jennifer Aniston, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Debra Messing. The film also reunites Michele with former Knots Landing castmate, Alec Baldwin.

Film opened January 16th. Now available on DVD.

Official film website: http://www.alongcamepolly.com

Buy Along Came Polly at Amazon.com 

The Love Bug Special Edition DVD Released

On May 20, 2003, Disney released The Love Bug DVD Special Edition. The DVD features a restored version of the 1969 movie starring Michele Lee, Dean Jones, and Buddy Hackett and Herbie the Volkswagen.

The DVD also contains deleted movie scenes; original theatrical trailer, production still and an audio commentary with Michele and her co-stars.


2003

Bravo, Bravo!

The wait is over. For the first time in 40 years, the cast album of "Bravo Giovanni" is available on CD.

The cast album features Michele Lee and Cesare Siepi. The Broadway Show originally ran during the summer of 1962. Includes a special bonus track by Michele, "Steady, Steady". Available in stores, or through the Michele Lee Online Shop.

 


2001

Michele nominated for a Tony Award for her role in "Tale of the Allergist's Wife"!

Michele competed in the category of Featured Actress in a Play. Michele's nomination is among THREE that "A Tale of the Allergist's Wife" has received -- the show has been nominated for Best Play, and Linda Lavin has been nominated for Leading Actress in a Play. The Tony Awards will aired live on Sunday, June 3rd on CBS. Michele continues in "Tale of the Allergist's Wife," the razor sharp new Broadway comedy written by Charles Busch.


Michele is starring in "Tale of the Allergist's Wife," the razor sharp new Broadway comedy written by Charles Busch.


Busch's play chronicles the spiritual turmoil of Marjorie (Linda Lavin), a middle-aged Upper West Side doyenne, and how her life changes when a stranger from the past (Michele Lee) arrives on her doorstep. This deliciously devious social satire is filled with wicked fun and delightful surprises.

Opened on November 2, 2000 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre 243 West 47th Street, New York, New York. Tickets are available online through TeleCharge or by phone at: 1-800-432-7250 or 212-239-6200.