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Lesli Margherita, Nick Cearley, Lauren Molina & More Set for VILLAIN: DeBLANKS in Coming Months
Lesli Margherita, Nick Cearley, Lauren Molina & More Set for VILLAIN: DeBLANKS in Coming Months
February 4, 2015

Author/director Billy Mitchell brings monthly performances of his comedy whodunit Villain: DeBlanks, to The Laurie Beechman Theatre beginning February 18.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at The Marriott Theatre
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at The Marriott Theatre
February 4, 2015

Chicagoland's longest running musical theatre, The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL, kicks off their 40th anniversary 2015 season with one of Broadway's all-time biggest hits, La Cage aux Folles.

Symphony Space Gala to Honor Harold Prince in Musical Tribute; Danny Burstein Will Host
Symphony Space Gala to Honor Harold Prince in Musical Tribute; Danny Burstein Will Host
February 4, 2015

Symphony Space's 2015 gala will celebrate Broadway impresario Harold Prince with a star-studded musical tribute to the legendary 21 time Tony Award® winning producer/director at 6:30 on May 18 at Capitale.

STAGE TUBE: Night Jazmin Releases I BELIEVE Music Video
STAGE TUBE: Night Jazmin Releases I BELIEVE Music Video
February 3, 2015

Night Jazmin Perfumes, A division of Night Jazmin Productions, LLC is pleased to announce the official release of an all new Music Video which features the ladies in Night Jazmin Perfumes and Night Jazmin Productions Actress/ Singer Sophia Loren Coffee.

Megan McGinnis and Sharon Rietkerk Set to Star in SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Musical World Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Megan McGinnis and Sharon Rietkerk Set to Star in SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Musical World Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
February 3, 2015

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announces the full casting and creative team for the highly anticipated world premiere of Sense and Sensibility, a musical adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved novel, with book, music and lyrics by Tony Award®-nominated composer Paul Gordon.

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: January 24-30
THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: January 24-30
January 30, 2015

Catch up on the week's biggest stories from Broadway and around the world in BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures,' featuring coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more. Highlights this week include coverage of re-opening night of IT'S ONLY A PLAY, winter storm Juno, the world-premiere of Tuck Everlasting, and more!

Sarah Brightman Expected to Blast Off for International Space Station This October
Sarah Brightman Expected to Blast Off for International Space Station This October
January 16, 2015

Reuters reported Thursday that NASA expects Phantom of the Opera star Sarah Brightman to blast off for a 10-day stay on the International Space Station this October. The trip has been arranged through private American firm Space Adventures, and will cost Brightman $52 million.

SIDE SHOW's Erin Davie, Emily Padgett, Ryan Silverman, and More Will Reunite at 54 Below on 3/9
SIDE SHOW's Erin Davie, Emily Padgett, Ryan Silverman, and More Will Reunite at 54 Below on 3/9
January 16, 2015

The cast of the recent Broadway revival of SIDE SHOW will reunite at 54 Below March 9 to celebrate the acclaimed production with The Cast of Side Show: Bonus Tracks.

Raleigh Little Theatre Cancels Production of BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON
Raleigh Little Theatre Cancels Production of BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON
January 14, 2015

The INDY Week's Arts Blog reported today that Raleigh Little Theatre has canceled its planned production of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson based on discussions with the area's Native American community this fall.

KINKY BOOTS Takes Home Top Prizes in South Korea's Musical Awards
KINKY BOOTS Takes Home Top Prizes in South Korea's Musical Awards
August 17, 2015

Kinky Boots took South Korea by storm earlier this year, marking the first international production of the Tony-winning musical. Now according to the Korea Joongang Daily, the musical has taken home top prizes at this year's 9th Annual Musical Awards. The show was awarded not only 'Musical of the Year,' but Kang Hong-seok, who played Lola, also earned a 'Best Lead Actor' award from the Korea Musical Theater Association.

STAGE TUBE: Christina Bianco Gives Sneak Peak of APPLICATION PENDING
STAGE TUBE: Christina Bianco Gives Sneak Peak of APPLICATION PENDING
January 12, 2015

Check out this sneak peak of the new Off-Broadway comedy 'Application Pending' starring Christina Bianco who plays rookie admissions officer Christine Evans as well as forty other roles. The show will be playing at The Westside Theatre from January 26th to April 19th. www.ApplicationPendingPlay.com

New Tiffany & Co. Ad Features Real-Life Gay Couple from NYC
New Tiffany & Co. Ad Features Real-Life Gay Couple from NYC
January 12, 2015

With its new engagement ad, Tiffany & Co. has become the latest brand to feature a same-sex couple in its ads. What makes this ad unique is that the company chose to cast a real-life couple rather than models.

Lea Salonga and the National Symphony Orchestra Will Join for DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING Concerts
Lea Salonga and the National Symphony Orchestra Will Join for DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING Concerts
January 2, 2015

The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will celebrate the musicals of Boublil & Schonberg Mar. 27 - 28 with Do You Hear the People Sing, performed by a cast of talented vocalists led by Tony Award winner Lea Salonga.

Two Paris Theaters to Close for Renovations After 2016 Season
Two Paris Theaters to Close for Renovations After 2016 Season
January 2, 2015

Two Paris Theaters, the Theatre de la Ville and the Theatre du Chatelet, will close for renevations for up to two years beginning at the close of the 2016 season, the New York Times reported yesterday.

Proposed Oscar Hammerstein Museum Faces Opposition
Proposed Oscar Hammerstein Museum Faces Opposition
December 31, 2014

The Republic reported today a proposal for a tourist attraction based around Oscar Hammerstein's former Philidelphia home. Despite the efforts of his grandson, however, the plan was not well-received by public officials.

STAGE TUBE: #CoWerkers, Featuring HONEYMOON IN VEGAS Cast Members, Performs Auld Lang Syne
STAGE TUBE: #CoWerkers, Featuring HONEYMOON IN VEGAS Cast Members, Performs Auld Lang Syne
December 31, 2014

Broadway singers Raymond J. Lee, Catherine Ricafort, Albert Guerzon, currently performing together in 'Honeymoon in Vegas' on Broadway, are #CoWerkers. Watch the trio perform Auld Lang Syne arranged by and featuring Scott McCreary below!

Theater J Fires Artistic Director Ari Roth
Theater J Fires Artistic Director Ari Roth
December 19, 2014

The Washington Post reported Ari Roth, artistic director of Theater J for the past 18 tears, was fired Thursday.

Canceled North Carolina High School Production of ALMOST, MAINE to be Produced Independently
Canceled North Carolina High School Production of ALMOST, MAINE to be Produced Independently
December 19, 2014

This fall, the Maiden High School's production of John Cariani's 'Almost, Maine' was canceled because of one scene in which two young men realize they have feelings for each other. Now students are producing the play off-campus with the help of former local elementary school teacher, Carmen Eckard.

AUDIO: Eric Idle Discusses His NOT THE MESSIAH, SPAMALOT, Why Audiences Love Bagpipes and More with WQXR's Elliott Forrest
AUDIO: Eric Idle Discusses His NOT THE MESSIAH, SPAMALOT, Why Audiences Love Bagpipes and More with WQXR's Elliott Forrest
December 15, 2014

Eric Idle, the famous member of the absurdist-comedy collective Monty Python, recently joined forces with composer John Du Prez to create 'Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy),' a zany pastiche based on Monty Python's 1979 film 'The Life of Brian,' and Handel's Messiah.

Photo Flash: First Look at SHE LOVES ME at Chance Theater
Photo Flash: First Look at SHE LOVES ME at Chance Theater
December 12, 2014

Chance Theater is proud to present the fifth show in its 16th season -- the Tony Award-Winning golden age delight, She Loves Me.



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