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May 1, 2008

While weekending in Palm Springs recently, I was invited to join Judith Chapman (Gloria, Y&R) for lunch at her lovely restaurant, The Vineyard Tuscan Grill (265 S. Palm Canyon Dr). I arrived at 3 p.m., between the lunch and dinner crowds, and Judith sat us on the front patio so we could take advantage of the wafting desert breezes. Once we were settled in, she explained that we were going to have a relaxing meal and she wasn't kidding. For the next four hours, we laughed and conversed, as Judith ordered plates of "this and that." I lost track of how many courses came out but I do remember arugula and prosciutto salad, an appetizer plate of grilled shrimp and asparagus, ricotta-stuffed ravioli, fresh spinach sautéed in garlic, roasted chicken, rosemary potatoes, margherita pizza baked to crispy perfection and a dessert sampler of chocolate soufflé, tiramisu and pistachio ice cream. Everything was beyond yummy and I can guarantee that you won't be disappointed should you ever drop by for a meal. And don't be surprised if you see Judith bustling around the place.

Devon (Soap Opera Digest)

Award winning actress, director, and resident of the Coachella Valley, JUDITH CHAPMAN, is getting ready to hit the boards again.   On January 19, 2008, Judith is bringing a cast of Emmy winning STARS from DAYTIME TELEVISION to THE PALM CANYON THEATRE in PALM SPRINGS ,CA. for a one night benefit performance of "THE TRIAL OF THE CATONSVILLE 9".  This compelling drama is based on an actual event in 1968 when a group of priests, nuns and lay persons  entered a Federal Building in Catonsville, Maryland and burned selective service cards in protest of Americas' involvement in Vietnam. All were brought to trial..."The play is not so much about politics as about human decency" claims Chapman.. She had seen a staged reading put on by TIM ROBBINS' group "THE ACTORS GANG", and Judith said, "I was so profoundly moved by the play, the message, and the commitment of the actors involved, I decided then and there, to put together my own production using the best of the best of Daytime...." With the help and support of Board members of "THE ACTORS GANG", THE PALM CANYON THEATRE and her company, HAPPY HOUR PRODUCTIONS, this exciting project, will be a  first for PALM SPRINGS, and another first for Chapman, who will also direct. Joining her on stage will be Emmy winning actors Christian LaBlanc (Michael Baldwin, The Young and the Restless), MICHELLE STAFFORD (Phyliss Newman, The Young and the Restless), GREG RIKAARDT(Kevin Fisher, The Young and the Restless), KRISTOFF ST. JOHN(Neil Winters, The Young and the Restless), RON HALE(General Hospital), VINCENT IRIZARRY(David Chow, The Young and the Restless)EMILY O'BRIEN(Jana, The Young and the Restless), JOHN CALLAHAN(All My Children), DANIEL GODDARD(Cane Ashby, The Young and the Restless)...and on it goes...The proceeds of the $60.00 ticket will go to KIVA, and organization that makes small loans to individuals around the world that they might grow a business and become more self sustaining...THE PALM CANYON THEATRE had this to say..."Whenever Judith directs or performs here, an award always follows...we are very excited about our latest collaboration, and look forward to welcoming Hollywood to our theatre...." There will be a catered wine reception with the cast immediately following the performance...For ticket information call the Box Office at 760-323-5123...
Read The Press Release Here
Here is the Cast Photo

     June 15, 2007    Judith was thrilled to host CBS.com at the 2007 DAYTIME EMMYS, conducting all the Red Carpet interviews and Backstage "One on One" with the winners and presenters and the loveable Bob Barker. She interviewed her friends from other soaps as well - Theo Penghlis (Days of Our Lives), Jackie Zeman (General Hospital), among others. That's why she wasn't on stage for the Young and the Restless big WIN!!!

April 15, 2007   What an honor to be recognized by National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for as a Silver Circle Inductee  for 25 years (ha-ha-ha) of contributing to the industry. Other illustrious inductees were Sidney Shelton - Gold Circle
Kaye Ballard - Gold Circle
William Asher - Gold Circle
Velma Dawson - Gold Circle
David Lee - Silver Circle
David Garcia - Silver Circle.
I was so happy that my pals from the Y & R were there to cheer me on.
Check out the photos from the parties and the Video of Judith's work over the last 25 years, featuring lots of familiar stars!

Here is the some News from the Young & The Restless-Nov. 12, 2006

Here is a fan site that recently been started. Check it out-
http://groups.myspace.com/The DivineMissJudith

Click Here to read the profile in the Desert Sun Magazine-Feb. 26, 2006