Entertainment & Arts
When the Rolling Stones announced their 1994 tour, Jay Leno quipped, “I don’t know if they are getting old but . . . their opening act is Victor Borge.”
Jan. 21, 1995
Skilled Musician Left Crowds Laughing Around the World
Dec. 24, 2000
Under the guise of bringing opera to the masses, Victor Borge, a comedian/musician now developing his wings as conductor/narrator, began a mini-tour of Southern California--three performances of his tab version of Bizet’s “Carmen”--at the Orange County Performing Arts Center on Thursday night.
May 30, 1987
Madcap pianist Victor Borge is in satisfactory condition as he recovers from stomach surgery, his manager said Friday.
Jan. 10, 1987
An instinct for knowing his niche was among the many gifts possessed by the late performer.
Dec. 27, 2000
Today’s 2 and 7 p.m. performances at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts featuring renowned pianist and humorist Victor Borge have been rescheduled because Borge has been diagnosed with flu-like symptoms.
March 5, 2000
2 & 7pm Music Still tickling the ivories and his listeners’ sensibilities after all these years, pianist-entertainer Victor Borge--who was born in Denmark in 1909--is now concluding a 12-city tour that began in Carnegie Hall in May and includes two shows at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. * Victor Borge, Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos. 2 and 7 p.m. $47 to $57. (800) 300-4345. 7:30pm Theater In “The Show Goes On, a Portfolio of Theatre Songs,” Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, creators of “The Fantasticks,” which just celebrated its 40th year in New York, headline in the West Coast premiere of the musical revue of their work.
July 6, 2000
California
An Inglewood sailor home on leave was accidentally shot and killed by his wife Tuesday as she tried to defend him from attacking gang members, sheriff’s deputies said.
April 25, 1990
He looks like a distinguished elder statesman and spoke with the charming accents of a middle European pumpernickel principality.
May 15, 1992