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Photo Flash: New Saturday Intermission Pics - HOW TO SUCCEED, NEWSIES, BOOK OF MORMON and More! by BWW News Desk (5/19/2012) - Do you ever wonder what your favorite Broadway, Off-Broadway, National Tour and regional stars are doing during intermission? Thanks to NEWSIES' Andrew Keenan-Bolger (@KeenanBlogger), dedicated performers and excited fans, now you can see for yourself.

Photo Flashback: HOW TO SUCCEED Closes Today; A Look Back at the Three Finches by BWW News Desk (5/20/2012) - The revival of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical comedy HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING will play its final performance today, May 20, 2012. The 50th Anniversary production will have played 30 preview and 473 regular performances at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street). The show has seen three leading men in the role of J. Pierrepont Finch—Daniel Radcliffe, Darren Criss and Nick Jonas. See below for photos of the three Finches and each young man's journey on the Broadway stage!

Photo Flash: Evening Saturday Intermission Pic Round-Up - Ricky Martin, NEWSIES and More! by BWW News Desk (5/20/2012) - Do you ever wonder what your favorite Broadway, Off-Broadway, National Tour and regional stars are doing during intermission? Thanks to NEWSIES' Andrew Keenan-Bolger ?(@KeenanBlogger), dedicated performers and excited fans, now you can see for yourself. See below for last night's Saturday Intermission Pics, featuring EVITA's Ricky Martin, the "Oldsies" of NEWSIES, HOW TO SUCCEED's last SIP show, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR "getting bloody," and more!

Photo Flash: First Look at SMASH's Raza Jaffrey as CHICAGO'S 'Billy Flynn' by BWW News Desk (5/18/2012) - Life is imitating art for leading man Raza Jaffrey, as CHICAGO producer, Barry Weissler spotted him in the new Steven Spielberg TV series Smash, and immediately offered him the role of Billy Flynn in the West End production of the musical. He just began his run in CHICAGO at the Garrick Theatre and will continue through July 14, playing the role between David Bedella, and Olympian Robin Cousins, who joins on 17 July.

Photo Flash: BROADWAY BARES: Beach Burlesque Returns 6/2- First Look! by BWW News Desk (5/21/2012) - BROADWAY BARES returns to Fire Island on June 2, 2012, for two special, intimate performances celebrating "beach burlesque" in what promises to be another sexy kick-off to the summer season. Presented by Fire Island Pines Art Project, BROADWAY BARES: BEACH BURLESQUE is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Check out promo shots for the event below!

Photo Coverage: The Drama League Awards 2012 - The Gentlemen by Walter McBride (5/19/2012) - The Drama League announced yesterday, May 18, the winners for the 78th Annual Drama League Awards at the Marriott Marquis Times Square. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos of the gentlemen who gathered for the ceremony. See below for photos of Matthew Broderick, Ricky Martin, Blair Underwood, Andrew Garfield, John Lithgow, Christian Borle, Roger Rees, Steve Kazee, Harvey Fierstein, Michael Cerveris and more!

Photo Coverage: The Drama League Awards 2012 - The Ladies by Walter McBride (5/19/2012) - The Drama League announced yesterday, May 18, the winners for the 78th Annual Drama League Awards. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos of the lovely ladies at the ceremony, including Cynthia Nixon, Linda Lavin, Audra McDonald, Angela Lansbury, Stockard Channing, Celia Keenan-Bolger, RoseMary Harris, Cristin Milioti, Donna Murphy, Elena Roger and more!

Photo Coverage: Thomas Kail, Stephen Flaherty et al. Preview Paper Mill's ONCE ON THIS ISLAND by Jennifer Broski (5/22/2012) - Today, May 22, Paper Mill Playhouse hosted a performance preview for its new production of Once On This Island at The New 42nd Street Studios (229 W 42nd Street, 7th Floor). BroadwayWorld was there and brings you stills from the event, featuring Thomas Kail, Bradley Rapier, Syesha Mercado, Stephen Flaherty and more. Check out the photos below!

Up On The Marquee: HARVEY! by Walter McBride (5/19/2012) - Preview performances are underway for Roundabout Theatre Company’s Broadway premiere production of Mary Chase’ Harvey, set to open June 14, 2012. The marquee is up! See below for a first look.

Photo Coverage: The Stars Come Out to Honor Jerry Stiller, Harry Belafonte & More at The Actor's Fund Gala by Walter McBride (5/22/2012) - Yesterday, May 21, the Actor's Fund held its annual gala at the New York Marriott Marquis, honoring Tony and Emmy Award winning artist and activist Harry Belafonte, acting duo Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller, and real estate developer David Steiner. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photo coverage below!

Photo Coverage: 2012 Obie Awards - Winners & More! by Linda Lenzi (5/22/2012) - The 57th Annual Obie Awards were given out at a ceremony last night at Webster Hall in Greenwich Village. The awards were presented by acclaimed stage actors Eric McCormack, Grace Gummer, Hugh Dancy, Jonathan Pryce, Justin Bartha, Leslie Odom Jr., Lily Rabe, Michael McKean, Tonya Pinkins, Topher Grace, and Tracee Chimo.

Photo Flash: Kate Baldwin & Burke Moses in Arena Stage's THE MUSIC MAN- Production Shots! by BWW News Desk (5/22/2012) - Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater's production of MerEdith Wilson's The Music Man, helmed by Artistic Director Molly Smith, stars Kate Baldwin (Tony Award nominee for Broadway's Finian's Rainbow) as Marian the librarian, joined by Burke Moses (original Gaston in Broadway's Beauty and the Beast) as Harold Hill. The Music Man runs through July 22, 2012 in the Fichandler Stage. BroadwayWorld brings you production shots of Burke Moses and Kate Baldwin in action below!

Photo Flash: Scott Alan's LIVE, With Lea Salonga, Jeremy Jordan, Caissie Levy, Laura Osnes and More, Sets June 26 Release Date by BWW News Desk (5/18/2012) - Cover art has been released for Scott Alan's newest CD, which was recorded live in April at Birdland. The two-disc recording, which is simply titled "Live," will be released physically and digitally June 26 via iTunes, CDbaby, Amazon, Dress Circle and everywhere digital music is available.

Photo Flash: The 'GODSPELL Cast of 2032' in Rehearsal! by BWW News Desk (5/21/2012) - Following an afternoon of open-call auditions for kids last month in which more than 500 kids (ages six to 16) were seen, the creative and producing team of GODSPELL selected five boys and five girls (plus one "swing") to perform a special encore number at the curtain call on Tuesday, May 22. View the 'GODSPELL Cast of 2032' in rehearsal below!

Photo Flash: George C. Wolfe, Daryl Roth, et al. at STARLIGHT Benefit by BWW News Desk (5/21/2012) - Last night The Stella Adler Studio of Acting held its Seventh Annual Stella by Starlight Benefit Gala at The Players Club in New York City. This year’s honorees included Harry Belafonte, James Earl Jones, Daryl Roth, Ed Schultz and Masa Tanaka. Notable attendees included co-chair of the evening, Kate Mulgrew, and Broadway director George C. Wolfe who presented producer Daryl Roth with her award. Check out photos from the event below!

Photo Coverage: LCT Unveils the New Claire Tow Theatre by Jennifer Broski (5/17/2012) - Yesterday, May 16, Lincoln Center unveiled its brand new space, The Claire Tow Theatre. This latest theatrical venue on the complex will be the new home to LCT’s programming initiative LCT3. It is now also the centerpiece of a $42 million, 23,000 square foot structure on the roof of the Vivian Beaumont Theater which also includes rehearsal and office space. It is the first live performance theater to open at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in over 40 years.

Photo Flash: Roland Auctions of NYC to Sell Estate of Arthur Laurents, 6/2 by BWW News Desk (5/18/2012) - Roland Auctions of New York City will be selling the estate of legendary playwright, director, and screenwriter, Arthur Laurents on Saturday, June 2, 2012. Mr. Laurents, whose credits include West Side Story, Gypsy, La Cage Aux Folles, Hallelujah, Baby and The Way We Were, amongst many others, had a long and distinguished career, both on Broadway and in Hollywood. See photos below for sample pieces available as well as as list of items slated to be auctioned.

Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of THE SUNSHINE BOYS! by BWW News Desk (5/18/2012) - Thea Sharrock’s production of SUNSHINE BOYS continues at the Savoy Theatre for a strictly limited run until 28 July 2012, having opened last night, May 17. The Sunshine Boys is designed by Hildegard Bechtler with lighting by Neil Austin, music by Adrian Johnston and sound by Ian Dickinson for Autograph. Joining Danny DeVito and Richard Griffiths as the ageing vaudevillian team Willie Clark and Al Lewis in Neil Simon’s award-winning comedy The Sunshine Boys are Rebecca Blackstone (Miss Mackintosh), Nick Blakeley (Eddie), Peter Cadden (Voice of TV Director), Johnnie Fiori (Registered Nurse), Adam Levy (Ben Silverman) and William Maxwell (Patient). Check out photos from opening night below!

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: May 12-18 by BWW News Desk (5/18/2012) - HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: SONS OF THE PROPHET wins big at DCC Awards, Town Hall celebrates 1975, THE NORMAL HEART cast preps for tour, and so much more!

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Victoria Farley and Wendi Peters in THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD - Opens in West End Tonight by BWW News Desk (5/22/2012) - The acclaimed London revival of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, staged to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens’ birth, opens tonight in the Westn End after a successful run at the Landor Theatre in south London.

Photo Coverage: Inside New York Theatre Workshop's 2012 Gala! by Walter McBride (5/23/2012) - New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) last night honored New York Theatre Workshop Board Chair Barbara Warner Howard and Disney Theatrical Group and its president Thomas Schumacher at its 2012 Spring Gala at the Plaza Hotel. BroadwayWorld was ther for the festivities, and brings you full photo coverage below!

Photo Coverage: Matt Doyle, Betsy Wolfe, et al. in York Theatre Company's NEO 8 by Genevieve Rafter Keddy (5/23/2012) - York Theatre Company presented the 8th Annual NEO 8 (an acronym for “New, Emerging, Outstanding”) on Monday, May 21, at The York Theatre at Saint Peter’s (Citicorp Building, entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue). The event celebrated songwriters primed to pen the next generation of musicals. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the performers below!

Photo Flash: New Poster Art for DARK KNIGHT RISES by BWW News Desk (5/22/2012) - THE DARK KNIGHT RISES will be released in theaters on July 20, 2012 and will mark the epic conclusion to the Batman trilogy. New poster art has just been revealed for the upcoming film. Check it out below!

Photo Flash: Georgia Stitt, Susan Egan et al. Perform at Birdland! by BWW News Desk (5/22/2012) - The Broadway at Birdland series was proud to present both Susan Egan, Tony-nominated for her performance as Belle in Beauty and the Beast, and Georgia Stitt, the award-winning theatrical composer, in concert together. The duo sang about and discussed their shared passions in an evening of new music and re-conceived classics that touched upon every aspect of their modern, multi-tasking lives! Susan was even subjected to an impromptu voice lesson from renowned and reviled vocal coach/YouTube superstar, Miranda Sings.

Photo Coverage: Christian Noll & More at the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Born For Broadway Benefit! by Jennifer Broski (5/22/2012) - The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation presented its annual Born for Broadway benefit, which will take place at the American Airlines Theatre, last night, May 21, 2012. Tony nominated director Marcia Milgrom Dodge (Ragtime) directed alongside Lawrence Yurman (On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, Grey Gardens), who musical directed. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the red carpet and brings you photo coverage below.

Photo Flash: Public Theater's FEBRUARY HOUSE- Production Shots! by BWW News Desk (5/22/2012) - The Public Theater's world premiere production of FEBRUARY HOUSE, with music and lyrics by Gabriel Kahane and book by Seth Bockley, is currently in previews at The Martinson Theater. Directed by Davis McCallum, FEBRUARY HOUSE runs through Sunday, June 10, with an official press opening tonight, Tuesday, May 22. BroadwayWorld brings you just released production shots below!

Photo Blast From The Past: Jennifer Holliday & Michael Bennett! by Walter McBride (5/23/2012) - Welcome to BroadwayWorld.com's newest photo series 'Photo Blast From the Past'. Featuring some of the collected theatre gems of BroadwayWorld's own senior photographer Walter McBride, the series will feature images from his archives of theatre and Hollywood related gems. Today, we bring you DREAMGIRLS collaborators Jennifer Holliday and Michael Bennett in 1984.

Photo Flash: AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN in Performance! by BWW News Desk (5/21/2012) - An Officer and a Gentleman, directed by Simon Philips and co-written by Douglas Day Stewart and composer and lyricist team Ken Hirsch and Robin Lerner, made its world premiere performance on May 18 at the Lyric Theater in Sydney, Australia. Photos of the production have been released on the production's official Facebook Page and BroadwayWorld brings them to you below!

Photo Flash: SPIDER-MAN Welcomes 1,000,000th Audience Member by BWW News Desk (5/17/2012) - On May 16, SPIDER-MAN Turn Off the Dark welcomed its 1,000,000th audience member. View photos of Yvelisse Fermin from Flushing, Queens with the cast below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Goodspeed's AMAZING GRACE! by BWW News Desk (5/18/2012) - Goodspeed Musicals takes to the high seas with the new musical Amazing Grace. This tale about a slave trader who sees the light and dedicates himself to ending slavery will run through June 10, 2012 at The Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn., Goodspeed’s home for developing new works. Amazing Grace is sponsored by Essex Savings Bank. BroadwayWorld brings you production shots below!

Photo Blast from the Past: Audrey Hepburn! by Walter McBride (5/22/2012) - Today, we bring you Audrey Hepburn circa 1982. After appearing in several British films and starring in the 1951 Broadway play Gigi, Hepburn gained instant Hollywood stardom for playing the Academy Award-winning lead role in Roman Holiday (1953). Later performing in Sabrina (1954), The Nun's Story (1959), Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), Charade (1963), My Fair Lady (1964) and Wait Until Dark (1967), Hepburn became one of the great screen actresses of Hollywood's Golden Age who received Academy Award, Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations and accrued a Tony Award for her theatrical performance in the 1954 Broadway play Ondine. Hepburn remains one of few entertainers who have won Academy, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Awards.

Photo Flash: AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN- New Shots! by BWW News Desk (5/22/2012) - An Officer and a Gentleman, directed by Simon Philips and co-written by Douglas Day Stewart and composer and lyricist team Ken Hirsch and Robin Lerner, made its world premiere performance on May 18 at the Lyric Theater in Sydney, Australia. New photos of the production have been released and BroadwayWorld brings you all of them below!

BWW Interviews: Peter Lockyer on LES MISÉRABLES, Coming to Austin May 29-June 3 by Kathy Strain (5/19/2012) - In April of 2012, Peter Lockyer joined the U.S. Tour cast taking over the role of Jean Valjean. Peter Lockyer played Marius on Broadway many years ago and now has this new opportunity to play Jean Valjean. I recently interviewed Peter and learned a lot about his career and how he feels about being part of musical history.

Photo Flash: First Look at Signature Theatre's MEDIEVAL PLAY by BWW News Desk (5/18/2012) - Signature Theatre began performances for MEDIEVAL PLAY, written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan, on May 15 in anticipation of a Thursday, June 7 opening night in The Irene Diamond Stage at the Company's new Frank Gehry-designed home, The Pershing Square Signature Center. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the production below!

Photo Flash: PORGY & BESS Cast Signs Albums at Barnes & Noble! by BWW News Desk (5/23/2012) - View members of the cast at yesterday's Barnes & Noble cast recording performance and signing below!

Photo Flash: First Look at SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM at Great Lakes Theater by BWW News Desk (5/18/2012) - Commemorating the life and works of Tony Award-winning composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim, PlayhouseSquare and Great Lakes Theater present the musical SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM, May 16 – July 8 at the Hanna Theatre at PlayhouseSquare. Check out these photos of the cast in action, including Marie-France Arcilla, Justin Keyes, Pamela Myers, Destan Owens, James Penca, Ciara Renée, Brian Sutherland and Emily Walton.

Photo Flash: Michael James Scott and Asmeret Ghebremichael's FINGERLICKIN' FIERCE by BWW News Desk (5/17/2012) - FINGERLICKIN’ FIERCE, a fun and fabulous one-night-only event with Broadway veterans Michael James Scott and Asmeret Ghebremichael took place on Monday, May 14 at The Canal Room. Check out the photos of the evening below.

Photo Flash: Tonya Pinkins, Bob Dishy, et al. in Atlantic Theatre Company's STOREFRONT CHURCH by BWW News Desk (5/18/2012) - Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) will present the world premiere of STOREFRONT CHURCH, written and directed by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner John Patrick Shanley and starring a celebrated cast featuring Bob Dishy, Giancarlo Esposito, Zach Grenier, Ron Cephas Jones, Jordan Lage and Tonya Pinkins.

Photo Coverage: BroadwayWorld Remembers Donna Summer by Walter McBride (5/18/2012) - Yesterday, May 17, disco icon Donna Summer passed away in Florida after a long battle with cancer at the age of 63. BroadwayWorld remebers Donna Summer below.

Photo Flash: Asian And...'s RIGHT HERE WRITE NOW at Cherry Lane Theater - Eugene Oh, Diane Phelan, Matt Park & More by BWW News Desk (5/17/2012) - Asian and... has released extensive photo coverage of Right Here, Write Now, an evening of readings that took place at Cherry Lane Theatre on Tuesday May 15th, at 8pm. Check out the photos of Eugene Oh, Bonna Tek, Leanne Cabrera, Denise Rogers, Ivano Pulito, Satomi Blair, Andrew Eisenman, Tony Vo, Josephine Huang, Bobby Foley, Holly Chou, Cleo Gray, Jaygee Macapugay, Diane Phelan, Matt Park, Sade Namei, Jen Kwok, Lindsay Mack, Iliana Inocencio, Grant Chang, Emily Kratter, Lillian Rodriguez, Alex Grubbs and more below.

Photo Flash: New Photos of Michael James Scott & Asmeret Ghebremichael in FINGERLICKIN' FIERCE by BWW News Desk (5/21/2012) - FINGERLICKIN’ FIERCE, a fun and fabulous one-night-only event with Broadway veterans Michael James Scott and Asmeret Ghebremichael took place on Monday, May 14, at The Canal Room. See new photos from the evening below!

Photo Flash: SPIDER-MAN Celebrates Everyday Hero Kenneth Culver! by BWW News Desk (5/21/2012) - On Friday, May 18, Broadway's SPIDER-MAN celebrated 'Everyday Hero' Dr. Kenneth Culver, the founder of “The Foundation for Peace” which provides individuals in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Kenya with healthcare and education. Check out photos of Culver with the cast below!

Photo Flah: SMASH Cast Performs at NBC Upfronts! by BWW News Desk (5/17/2012) - The past couple of days have been full of announcements about 2012 television pickups. NBC's SMASH will be back, but not until January 2013 with an all new season 2. The cast just attended 2012 upfronts, where they performed pieces from the show. Check out photos, as featured on their Facebook page, below!

Photo Flash: Stanley Bahorek, A.J. Shively et al. at FEBRUARY HOUSE Opening Night! by BWW News Desk (5/23/2012) - The Public Theater's world premiere production of FEBRUARY HOUSE, with music and lyrics by Gabriel Kahane and book by Seth Bockley, opened last night, May 22, at The Martinson Theater. Directed by Davis McCallum, FEBRUARY HOUSE runs through Sunday, June 10. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from opening night with Alan Alda, Mo Rocca, Kristen Sieh, Stephanie Hayes, A.J. Shively, Kacie Sheik, Stanley Bahorek Oskar Eustis and more. Check out the photos below!

Photo Flash: Music-Theatre Group Chats With Julie Taymor and Elliot Goldenthal by BWW News Desk (5/21/2012) - Music-Theatre Group presents interviews with Julie Taymor and Elliot Goldenthal along with Diane Paulus and Randy Weiner, to be moderated by Thomas Schumacher (Producer and President, Disney Theatrical Group).

Photo Flash: Mayor Rahm Emanuel Visits The Joffrey Ballet by BWW News Desk (5/21/2012) - The Joffrey Ballet, Chicago’s world-renowned ballet company that has toured to over 80 countries throughout its storied history (more than any other dance company), today hosted an international cadre of NATO dignitary spouses and other representations at its Loop home, Joffrey Tower, at 10 East Randolph Street. The special event, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State in cooperation with Blair House, included a short performance and reception, entertaining guests and sharing with them a part of Chicago’s vibrant cultural and artistic community. Among the visitors was Mayor Rahm Emanuel. See below for a photo of Emanuel at the event!

Photo Coverage: Christine Andreas, Marilyn Maye, et al. Remember Donald Smith by Stephen Sorokoff (5/23/2012) - New York’s cabaret community just came together to celebrate the legacy of its late great impresario Donald F. Smith in a free public concert. Donald F. Smith, Executive Director and Founder of The Mabel Mercer Foundation, passed away in March, 2012. He created the New York Cabaret Convention 27 years ago. For many years it was held at Town Hall, a building he was instrumental in preserving as a New York City landmark.

Photo Flash: Ruby Froom Makes Highline Ballroom Debut at Suzanne Vega/Duncan Sheik by BWW News Desk (5/17/2012) - Ruby Froom made her debut at the sold-out Suzanne Vega/Duncan Sheik concert at Manhattan's famed Highline Ballroom. Vega’s daughter, Froom is a Vocal Major at New York’s famous LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts (setting of the film FAME). Bill Connington, star of the award-winning play ZOMBIE (scheduled to be shot as a feature film) attended the concert as well. Connington met Froom, Vega, and Sheik backstage after the standing-ovation performance. See photos of the four stars at the event below!

Photo Flash: Inside Project Shaw's IN GOOD KING CHARLES'S GOLDEN DAYS by BWW News Desk (5/23/2012) - On May 21, Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW presented George Bernard Shaw's IN GOOD KING CHARLES'S GOLDEN DAYS – his outrageous comedy of royal manners – at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan. David Staller produced and directed. BroadwayWorld brings you complete photo coverage of the performance below!

Photo Flash: THE CLOSENESS OF THE HORIZON in its World Premiere at Odyssey Theatre by BWW News Desk (5/22/2012) - Award-winning playwright Richard Martin Hirsch’s newest play, The Closeness of the Horizon, which received its world premiere at the Odyssey Theatre last weekend, was inspired by the relationship between the playwright and two members of Palisades High School’s 1969 City Champion basketball team. See Bruce Nozick, David Starzyk and Daniel Kash in the production below!

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