Tag Archives: Continental Baths

Thursday, May 17, 2012

ABC Turns Bette’s Old Stomping Grounds “The Ansonia” Into “666 Park Avenue” The Series

Posted May 17, 2012 12:05 am by Mister D

gothamist ABC Turns The Ansonia Into 666 Park Avenue By Jen Chung May 16, 2012   Yesterday, ABC announced that it would add a Revenge-like drama to its fall lineup—the New York City-set 666 Park Avenue. Of course, it’s about real estate … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Bathhouse Bette: How the Advocate’s first celebrity cover woman was born (Thanks Andy)

Posted Mar 13, 2012 9:03 am by Mister D

Bathhouse Bette For her return to Broadway in 1975, Bathhouse Betty insisted on doing an interview with The Advocate — and our first celebrity cover woman was born. By Advocate.com Editors March 11, 2012 By April 23, 1975, the date … Continue reading →

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Monday, January 2, 2012

BetteBack – 11-06-1987: Bette Midler: Settling Down In Disneyland

Posted Jan 2, 2012 2:01 am by Mister D

Bette Midler: Settling Down In Disneyland HOME VIDEO GUIDE By Dan DiStasio 11-06-1987 “My daughter will have a very traditional upbringing. No television. Lots of books. Piano lessons, dance lessons. I don’t ever want her to see my work and … Continue reading →

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Monday, December 5, 2011

Will Bette Midler Sit Down With Continental Baths Filmmaker For An Interview?

Posted Dec 5, 2011 6:12 pm by Mister D

The Advocate Will Bette Midler Talk About the Continental Baths? By Jeremy Kinser For his upcoming documentary on New York’s legendary/notorious Continental Baths, filmmaker Malcolm Ingram has offered to donate $5,000 to Bette Midler’s favorite charity if she’ll agree to … Continue reading →

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Saturday, October 15, 2011

Continental – Phase 2: Finishing the Documentary

Posted Oct 15, 2011 1:10 pm by Mister D

What it is: The Continental Baths was a seminal gay New York City hotspot that existed from the late sixties to 1974.  The baths themselves were a lavish Roman style affair, which were opened in the late 60’s in a newly post-stonewall NYC. Owner Steve Ostrow wanted to … Continue reading →

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Malcolm Ingram To Make Doc Of The Continental Baths – Help Fund It

Posted Oct 15, 2011 1:10 pm by Mister D

The Advocate Op-ed: Continental Drifter October 05, 2011 The director of the searing 2007 documentary Small Town Gay Bar shares the struggle to film his latest project, an in-depth look at New York’s legendary and notorious hot spot, the Continental … Continue reading →

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Saturday, July 9, 2011

BetteBack: Mud Will Be Flung Tonight

Posted Jul 9, 2011 1:07 am by Mister D

NEW YORK (AP) – Bette Midler hasn’t lost any of her punch, including the ones that land below the belt. But she may have to quit singing her theme song, Friends, after certain celebrities hear her new album. The title … Continue reading →

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Monday, June 20, 2011

BetteBack: Bette Midler: The Most Outrageous Of All

Posted Jun 20, 2011 12:06 am by Mister D

Aiken Standard She’s Still The Most Outrageous Of All Friday, August 24, 1984 Cyndi Lauper has bag-lady clothes and Woody Woodpecker hair. The Eurhythmies’ Annie Lennox alternates between a carrot-orange crew cut and Elvis drag. Flat-topped Grace Jones l o … Continue reading →

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Sunday, June 12, 2011

BetteBack: No Frills – Betwixt, Between – Bette Midler

Posted Jun 12, 2011 12:06 am by Mister D

Winnipeg Free Press Midler, Betwixt And Between Saturday, September 3, 1983 After a four-year absence, Bette Midler has some catdhing up to do. And she gives it the old college try on the mistitled No Frills (At l ant i … Continue reading →

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Thursday, June 9, 2011

New Bette Midler Flick Begins Shooting In July

Posted Jun 9, 2011 7:06 pm by Mister D

Backstage New York Production Listings JUNE 9, 2011 The following listings are NOT casting notices but are intended to provide the best general information available on current projects. The New York listings alternate between Broadway theater one week and film … Continue reading →

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BetteBack: Bette Midler Pacific Amphitheater Review

Posted Jun 9, 2011 5:06 am by Mister D

The Register Bette hasn’t changed — still and always The Divine Miss M Friday, Aug. 19, 1983 By C.P. Smith Cabaret — that ent e r t a inment f o rm consisting of song, dance and as many laughs … Continue reading →

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Saturday, June 4, 2011

BetteBack: Midler At The Crossroads 1983

Posted Jun 4, 2011 3:06 pm by Mister D

Chronicle Telegraph A subdued Bette Midler is facing a new crossroad By DOLORES BARCLAY Oct 22, 1983 NEW YORK (AP) – There’s but a mere puff of soft blond curls atop Bette Midler’s head these days instead of the usual … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

BetteBack: Gidget Goes to Hell

Posted Jun 1, 2011 10:06 am by Mister D

Wisconsin State Journal Bette Midler keeps on truckin’ Monday, August 8,1983 Bette Midler’s makeup is one part talent, one part energy, one part progressive foresight and several parts nerve. She’s simply a gutsy broad. No one stands in her way without getting knocked down. … Continue reading →

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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Cassie Hohn Stars In “BATHING IN BETTE” At The Winter Park Playhouse Orlando

Posted May 26, 2011 3:05 pm by Mister D

East Orlando Sun Culture worthy of your calendar By Josh Garrick May 26, 2011 It takes a special performer to channel the talent of Bette Midler, and that is exactly what Cassandra Hohn does as she brings her acclaimed performance … Continue reading →

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Thursday, February 10, 2011

BetteBack: Paid In Gold

Posted Feb 10, 2011 8:02 am by Mister D

The Capital Times Names and Faces Thursday, April 13, 1978 • Fluctuating values of the world’s currencies have led singer Bette Midler to ask for payment in gold — an apparent first in the entertainment business. Miss Midler’s London publicity agents … Continue reading →

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