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The cast was also informed tonight that the first reading of the new script would take place Friday afternoon at 1:30 PM. We're told that no cast members have yet seen the new script, which will not be given out till 1:15 PM tomorrow before the reading takes place. It's the scheduling of Friday's reading that made the telling of the cast tonight about the Greek chorus being cut. Also to be noted, only the leads have been called at the current time, and not the ensemble.

Update: The cast was also informed tonight that the first reading of the new script would take place tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 PM. We're told that no cast members have yet seen the new script, which will not be given out till 1:15 PM tomorrow before the reading takes place. It's tomorrow's reading that made the telling of the cast tonight about the Greek chorus being cut.

Lead producer Michael Cohl announced today that cast member T.V. Carpio has officially assumed the role of 'Arachne' in SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark, replacing Natalie Mendoza who departed the production last week after suffering a concussion at an early preview. Directed by Julie Taymor and featuring a book by Julie Taymor and Glen Berger, and new music and lyrics by U2's Bono and The Edge, SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark is now in previews at Broadway's Foxwoods Theatre (213 West 42nd Street). Opening night is set for Monday, February 7, 2011.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The Broady Awards Celebration at The Call, the Kennedy Center Honors broadcast, 'Spiderman' rumors, January show closings, 'Spamalot,' 'Les Miserables,' 'White Noise,' more....

BroadwayWorld.com has heard from those in the audience on Tuesday night that the show was stopped once and that stuffed into the Playbill was word of a new cast member, and multiple understudies.

Some of Broadway's most celebrate talent lent their voices to the THE BROADWAY DREAMS FOUNDATION'S Second Annual Holiday Benefit Concert at New World Stages last night, November 22. The evening of entertainment benefits the national non-profit organization that brings young talent closer to their Broadway Dreams though intensive week-long Broadway training programs across the country. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below.

Broadway's best will celebrate the holidays in THE BROADWAY DREAMS FOUNDATION'S Second Annual Holiday Benefit Concert at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) on Monday, November 22, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.

Producers Randy Taradash and Martian Entertainment announced plans for a private reading of a newly revised script of bare, the award-winning rock musical that has garnered a worldwide fan base since its 2000 Los Angeles premiere. The reading will take place on November 1 in New York City.

Producers Randy Taradash and Martian Entertainment announced plans for a private reading of a newly revised script of bare, the award-winning rock musical that has garnered a worldwide fan base since its 2000 Los Angeles premiere. The reading will take place on November 1 in New York City.

Actor Morgan Karr will join additional members of the Broadway community in a 2-mile walk for Alzheimer's treatment and prevention on Oct. 25. The walk begins at 9 am in Riverside Park (97th and Riverside). Among the walkers will be emcee Tony-Winner David Hyde Pierce.

Spring Awakening's Morgan Karr returns to Joe's Pub following his sold-out 'Awfully Big Adventure' in an all new late-night show on Monday, October 19 at 11:30 pm. The evening will consists of throwbacks to his Nashville upbringing, including a mix of country, R&B, and original songs written especially for the night.

Morgan Karr, (Spring Awakening, Everyday Rapture) returns to JOE'S PUB with special guests Spring Awakening's Jonathan Groff and Alice Lee, and Hair's Kacie Sheik also featuring Catherine Brookman and Starr Busby Featuring the Music Direction of KIMBERLY GRIGSBY (Spring Awakening) and Directed by Laura Pietropinto (Next to Normal) on MONDAY, OCTOBER 19th at 11:30 pm AT JOE'S PUB, 425 Lafayette Street, New York City

Actor Morgan Karr will join additional members of the Broadway community in a 2-mile walk for Alzheimer's treatment and prevention on Oct. 25. The walk begins at 9 am in Riverside Park (97th and Riverside). Among the walkers will be emcee Tony-Winner David Hyde Pierce.

Spring Awakening's Morgan Karr returns to Joe's Pub following his sold-out 'Awfully Big Adventure' in an all new late-night show on Monday, October 19 at 11:30 pm. The evening will consists of throwbacks to his Nashville upbringing, including a mix of country, R&B, and original songs written especially for the night.

Morgan Karr, (Spring Awakening, Everyday Rapture) returns to JOE'S PUB with special guests Spring Awakening's Jonathan Groff and Alice Lee, and Hair's Kacie Sheik also featuring Catherine Brookman and Starr Busby Featuring the Music Direction of KIMBERLY GRIGSBY (Spring Awakening) and Directed by Laura Pietropinto (Next to Normal) on MONDAY, OCTOBER 19th at 11:30 pm AT JOE'S PUB, 425 Lafayette Street, New York City

Joes Pub Announces their upcoming shows including JARROD EMICK & ERIC ANTHONY: ROCK & COUNTRY HITS Including music of The Beatles, Johnny Cash & more Monday, August 24 at 9:30 PM

Joes Pub Announces their upcoming shows including JARROD EMICK & ERIC ANTHONY: ROCK & COUNTRY HITS Including music of The Beatles, Johnny Cash & more Monday, August 24 at 9:30 PM

After an amazing run from Off-Broadway sleeper to Tony Award winning Best Musical Spring Awakening ended its run on Broadway last night, Sunday, January 18, following the 7pm performance. After the cast gave the final bows, it was time to celebrate the music, memories and magic that was Spring Awakening. Current cast members, show alumni and the creative team headed to Bond 45 on 45th St. to get the bittersweet yet joyous festivites started and 'not do sadness', BroadwayWorld tagged along to join in the emotional closing night party. When Spring Awakening closed, it had played 859 performances and 29 previews. Its eight 2007 Tony? Awards, including Best Musical, made Spring Awakening one of the biggest Tony winners in the past decade. In addition to the Tony Award wins, Spring Awakening won four Drama Desk Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, and the NY Drama Critics Award for Best Musical, the Drama League award for Distinguished Production of a Musical, and the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, among other notable citations.

After an amazing run from Off-Broadway sleeper to Tony Award winning Best Musical Spring Awakening ended its run on Broadway last night, Sunday, January 18, following the 7pm performance. BroadwayWorld was there to cheer on the ground breaking musical as it bid Broadway farewell. When Spring Awakening closed, it had played 859 performances and 29 previews. Its eight 2007 Tony? Awards, including Best Musical, made Spring Awakening one of the biggest Tony winners in the past decade. In addition to the Tony Award wins, Spring Awakening won four Drama Desk Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, and the NY Drama Critics Award for Best Musical, the Drama League award for Distinguished Production of a Musical, and the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, among other notable citations.

Ghostlight Records presented, by popular demand, a second Spring Awakening Christmas Concert, on December 29th, 2008. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the festive fun, and share in the holiday celebration with the very talented young cast.