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On September 11th, 2008 the smash hit Broadway production of Grease welcomed 'American Idol' Season Five finalist, Ace Young, in his Broadway as he joined the company in the role of 'Kenickie' at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

The producers of the smash hit Broadway production of GREASE are proud to announce that 'American Idol' Season Five finalist, Ace Young, will make his Broadway debut when he joins the company in the role of 'Kenickie'.

UPDATED: Audition Info! NEW THIS WEEK! Family Show at MET! Adult Baseball Drama at FPCT! Single Carrot Announces New Season!

The legendary Tony Bennett, an artist who moves the hearts and touches the souls of his audiences, will perform live at North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) on Sunday, December 7, 2008, at a special 6:00 p.m. show. Known as 'the singer's singer,' the fifteen-time Grammy Award winner has sold over 50 million records worldwide and performs to sold-out audiences receiving rave reviews everywhere he appears. Don't miss this chance to experience the musical magic and artistry of Tony Bennett in NSMT's intimate theater in the round!

The Wilshire Theatre Beverly Hills, 8440 Wilshire Boulevard; Beverly Hills, CA 90211, will open its doors to the general public on Sunday, September 21, 2008, after being closed for several months for completion of Phase I of the historic venue's Revitalization Project. Corky Hale Productions will present a star-studded musical event, entitled, 'It's Magic! A Tribute to Sammy Cahn' celebrating the life and lyrics of one of Hollywood's greatest Academy Awardâ-winning songwriters.

Back on the regular schedule! New this week: News from BSF and a New Theatre Company! Plus a benefit featuring local leading ladies abd a One Act Plat Festival at Laurel Mill Playhouse!

The producers of the smash hit Broadway production of GREASE are proud to announce that 'American Idol' Season Five finalist, Ace Young, will make his Broadway debut when he joins the company in the role of 'Kenickie' on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Ace Young achieved widespread fame in 2006 as a finalist on the hugely successful FOX singing competition 'American Idol.' With weekly exposure to the 40 million plus viewers of America's most widely watched television program, Ace quickly became one of the most recognizable male faces ever to appear on 'Idol.'

It is with great pleasure that The West Bank Café announces upcoming performances to be presented in The Laurie Beechman Theatre. The West Bank Café is located at 407 West 42nd. St., at Ninth Avenue.

Playwright provocateur Thomas Bradshaw ignites the stage yet again in one of his signature inflammatory satires. Following sold out and controversial runs at Performance Space 122, including Prophet and Purity, and elsewhere, including Strom Thurmond Is Not a Racist and Cleansed, Bradshaw teams with acclaimed director Jose Zayas (a/d Talk Radio) for an explosive new creation that is not for the faint of heart.

The Zipper Factory is proud to present Stars in the Margin: An Evening of Special Guests . . . brought to you by Martha Plimpton, Lucy Wainwright Roche and Dan Lipton on Monday, August 11 at 9:30 p.m.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full company joining 3-Time Tony Award Winner Frank Langella as 'Sir Thomas More' in a new Broadway production of Robert Bolt's A Man for All Seasons, directed by Tony Award Winner Doug Hughes.

No election year would have been complete without the irascible, irreplaceable and incomparable Jackie Mason - whose 8th and truly final all-new, one-man comedy tour de force, JACKIE MASON - THE ULTIMATE JEW, opened at New World Stages, March 18th to rave reviews and unprecedented demand. Jackie will play his final New York stage appearance on Sunday July 20th. Jackie has long said this would be his final NY one-man show, and unlike many of his colleagues (Streisand, Cher, etc) - he means it!!

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) has announced the official selections for its 20th Annual Festival of New Musicals to be held in New York City.

Producer Robert Greenblatt announced today that 9 To 5: The Musical, based on the 20th Century Fox motion picture, will begin previews on Broadway Tuesday, March 24, 2009, and will open Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the Marriott Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway). 9 To 5: The Musical marks the Broadway debut of seven-time Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter and musician Dolly Parton as composer and lyricist. The musical's book by Patricia Resnick is based on her original story and screenplay for the smash 1980 film comedy.

The Zipper Factory is proud to present Stars in the Margin: An Evening of Special Guests . . . brought to you by Martha Plimpton, Lucy Wainwright Roche and Dan Lipton on Monday, August 11 at 9:30 p.m.

Natalie Joy Johnson takes BroadwayWorld.com behind the scenes 'Backstage at Blonde', the young singer and actress is making her Broadway debut in the hit musical Legally Blonde. As the cast celebrates the show's continued success, Natalie shares the inside scoop on what it means to be a 'Blonde' on Broadway!

No election year would have been complete without the irascible, irreplaceable and incomparable Jackie Mason - whose 8th and truly final all-new, one-man comedy tour de force, JACKIE MASON - THE ULTIMATE JEW, opened at New World Stages, March 18th to rave reviews and unprecedented demand. Jackie will play his final New York stage appearance on Sunday July 20th. Jackie has long said this would be his final NY one-man show, and unlike many of his colleagues (Streisand, Cher, etc) - he means it!!

On Sunday, July 20th at 7PM Laura Bell Bundy will play her final performance as Elle Woods.

No election year would be complete without the irascible, irreplaceable and incomparable Jackie Mason - whose 8th and truly final all-new, one-man comedy tour de force, JACKIE MASON - THE ULTIMATE JEW, opened at New World Stages, March 18th to rave reviews and unprecedented demand. And now, for the absolute last time, the show, originally scheduled for only ten weeks, will extend until August 31st.

Just moments ago, MTV made the official announcement that Haylie Duff is set to host the 'Seach For The New Elle Woods' which will air this spring. BroadwayWorld.com brings you this exclusive interview with Laura Bell Bundy and Haylie backstage at the Palace Theater!

No election year would be complete without the irascible, irreplaceable and incomparable Jackie Mason - whose 8th and final all-new, one-man comedy tour de force, JACKIE MASON - THE ULTIMATE JEW, opens at New World Stages, March 18th. And now, due to an unprecedented demand, the show, originally scheduled for only ten weeks, will extend until June 29th.

No election year would be complete without the irascible, irreplaceable and incomparable Jackie Mason - whose 8th and final all-new, one-man comedy tour de force, JACKIE MASON - THE ULTIMATE JEW, opens at New World Stages, March 18th. And now, due to an unprecedented demand, the show, originally scheduled for only ten weeks, will extend until June 29th.

The new Broadway-aimed musical adventure ACE will play a limited engagement this fall at the Signature Theatre in Arlington, Va. Directed by Signature Theatre Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer, ACE begins performances on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 and continues through Sunday, September 28, in preparation for a Broadway bow in spring 2009.

On the heels of a sold-out run at the 2007 New York International Fringe Festival (where it won Outstanding Solo Show), Semi-Permanent returns to New York for a limited engagement at Ace of Clubs beginning Feb.3

Cirque Du Soleil and CIM Group announced today that Cirque du Soleil will open a major new show at Kodak Theatre, home of the Academy Awards, in 2010.