Audra McDonald was always Adrienne Warren’s hero. Now, Warren has become a hero, too.

News, views and reviews about the multi-talented women of the musical theatre and the concert/cabaret stage.

News, views and reviews about the multi-talented women of the musical theatre and the concert/cabaret stage.

News, views and reviews about the multi-talented women of the musical theatre and the concert/cabaret stage.

News, views and reviews about the multi-talented women of the musical theatre and the concert/cabaret stage.

No ifs about it. Christina Applegate's friends can see her now, struttin' her stuff at the Al Hirschfeld in a cosmetically concealed foot brace

No ifs about it. Christina Applegate's friends can see her now, struttin' her stuff at the Al Hirschfeld in a cosmetically concealed foot brace as that unsinkable heart-of-gold doxy, Charity Hope Valentine—Sweet Charity to you and to some sourpuss critics who were compelled to display some charity to the actress in her uphill Broadway debut.

Hello, diva lovers. Quite a few items this week. . .enjoy!

Hello, diva lovers. Quite a few items this week. . .enjoy!

BETTY BUCKLEY
Many projects are on Betty Buckley's plate following her participation in this year's Tony Awards broadcast June 7 and her "Rosie O'Donnell" appearance June 3.

First up is the salute to the Tony Award-winning librettist Peter Stone that was mentioned in last week's column. Betty Buckley will be one of the many stars on hand to honor Stone, who is scheduled to receive the Oscar Hammerstein Award at the York Theatre Company's annual gala benefit on Monday, June 8 at 7:30 PM (in the sanctuary of Saint Peter's Church). Others who will provide entertainment for the evening include Tony Roberts, Lauren Bacall, Dee Hoty, Larry Gatlin, Denny Dillon, Marilyn Cooper and Harry Goz. Tickets range $100 to $500; for more information call (212) 935-5820.

BETTY BUCKLEY
Many projects are on Betty Buckley's plate following her participation in this year's Tony Awards broadcast June 7 and her "Rosie O'Donnell" appearance June 3.

First up is the salute to the Tony Award-winning librettist Peter Stone that was mentioned in last week's column. Betty Buckley will be one of the many stars on hand to honor Stone, who is scheduled to receive the Oscar Hammerstein Award at the York Theatre Company's annual gala benefit on Monday, June 8 at 7:30 PM (in the sanctuary of Saint Peter's Church). Others who will provide entertainment for the evening include Tony Roberts, Lauren Bacall, Dee Hoty, Larry Gatlin, Denny Dillon, Marilyn Cooper and Harry Goz. Tickets range $100 to $500; for more information call (212) 935-5820.

This week's column is an informal look-back at some of the great--and not so great--moments in Tony Award history:

Hello, diva lovers! Well, I must admit it was a bit daunting to open a blank Word Perfect document this past Tuesday morning to attempt to write a millennium-based diva column while finishing our January subscription issue and starting our February theatre edition. At one point I decided I would just write a regular weekly column and not deal with the approaching 2000 mark, but then I thought I would simply list many of the women of the musical theatre/cabaret worlds who have brightened our lives throughout the past few decades. So, in alphabetical order, here they are. (I’m sure I’ve left out many of your favorites, so please excuse any omission!) Following this grand diva list are more detailed thoughts and musings about some (but not all) 25 of my very favorite gals (alphabetically, of course). I hope you enjoy reading this column, and may the New Year bring every diva lover out there much joy and happiness, and may it also be diva-filled!

Hello, diva lovers! Well, I must admit it was a bit daunting to open a blank Word Perfect document this past Tuesday morning to attempt to write a millennium-based diva column while finishing our January subscription issue and starting our February theatre edition. At one point I decided I would just write a regular weekly column and not deal with the approaching 2000 mark, but then I thought I would simply list many of the women of the musical theatre/cabaret worlds who have brightened our lives throughout the past few decades. So, in alphabetical order, here they are. (I’m sure I’ve left out many of your favorites, so please excuse any omission!) Following this grand diva list are more detailed thoughts and musings about some (but not all) 25 of my very favorite gals (alphabetically, of course). I hope you enjoy reading this column, and may the New Year bring every diva lover out there much joy and happiness, and may it also be diva-filled!

If you tune in VH-1 next week, you'll see five shows dedicated to the "100 Greatest Artists of Rock 'n' Roll."

If you tune in VH-1 next week, you'll see five shows dedicated to the "100 Greatest Artists of Rock 'n' Roll."