Caroline Cole

Starting July 8, The Menier Chocolate Factory's two play revivals --- EDUCATING RITA and SHIRLEY VALENTINE, will transfer to the West End at Trafalgar Studios. The two plays previously ran in repertory through May 8. Playing in repertory again EDUCATING RITA and SHIRLEY VALENTINE will have their official opening on July 26.

On tonight's live results show for 'So You Think You Can Dance', Karine Plantadit and Keith Roberts from Broadway's COME FLY AWAY; and Pop superstar, Usher will perform at 9:00 pm ET on FOX.On tonight's live results show for 'So You Think You Can Dance', Usher will join Karine Plantadit and Keith Roberts from Broadway's COME FLY AWAY (previously announced); in the lineup of tonight's performances airing at 9:00 pm ET on FOX. Usher will perform his new hit song, 'OMG'.

With the Harry Potter series under his belt, Daniel Radcliffe is ready to return to Broadway next Spring for his first musical role. As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, the 20 year-old is set to star in the revival of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, helmed by Rob Ashford. What is more, Radcliffe's newfound musical career could lead to a stint on GLEE.

Fans of Broadway's HAIR can be seen everyday in Times Square campaigning to keep the show from closing. As of now, the production is scheduled to close June 27, 2010. Click HERE to see a slideshow of HAIR fans rallying in NYC.

Cape Playhouse will present the Tony Award-Winning musical, HAIRSPRAY featuring Christopher Sieber, Liz Froio, Jim Walton, Patti Murin, and more! The hit musical is scheduled to run July 19-August 7.

Kristin Chenoweth went on Fox & Friends to discuss locking lips with PROMISES PROMISES co-star, Sean Hayes; Hollywood actors making the move to Broadway; and being adopted.

annie_comic_20010101 According to the New York Times, the 65th Annual Tony Awards will not be in Radio City Music Hall, due to a booking contract that expires in June 2011. The ceremony has been held at Radio City since 1997 (with the exception of 1999).

The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra recently announced that Tony Award-winning actress and singer, Idina Menzel will make her Cincinnati Pops debut at Music Hall for the Orchestra's 2010-11 season opener on September 24, 25 and 26, performing diverse repertoire of classic pop, musical theater favorites (including hits from Wicked and Rent) as well as songs from her album, I Stand. Bernadette Peters was initially scheduled for the Pops opening concert, but is now scheduled to open the following Pops season, Sept. 16-18, 2011 in Music Hall.

According to Deadline, Sam Raimi is confirmed to direct Disney's highly anticipated Wizard of Oz Prequel, 'Oz: The Great and Powerful'. The deal was confirmed last night by Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Additionally, Robert Downey Jr. is rumored to be in talks to star as the Wizard.

According to Beatweek magazine, Katy Perry is performing a surprise concert today, June 15, in New York City! Although the time of Perry's concert is unknown, the singer is confirmed to perform on 46th and Broadway. The unexpected show is said to be in celebration of Perry's new video, 'California Girls', debuting tomorrow.

Many are already anticipating plans for the second season of Fox's widely popular show, GLEE. Taye Diggs may be in talks for an appearance, Jonathan Groff is likely returning, and the band, Coldplay has finally surrendered their catalog to the series.

Christine Johnson Smith, who originated the role of Nettie Fowler in Rogers and Hammerstein's CAROUSEL has died. The role earned Smith a Tony nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.

Actors, producers, directors and well-known TV presenters appeared at the 50th Monte-Carlo Television Festival that took place Sunday, June 6 to Thursday, June 10 at the Grimaldi Forum.

Neil Patrick Harris recently told E! of his plans for future hosting gigs as well as GLEE appearances. The 2009 Tony host also gives this year's host, Sean Hayes, some words of wisdom.

According to InStyle, Lea Michele is changing her red carpet look for this year's Tony Awards. The GLEE actress usually attends award ceremonies in classic, black gowns. However; Michele will do just the opposite on June 13th. She tells Instyle: “My dress is very bright; I've never worn anything like this on a red carpet before!'

On July 15, 2010 Jane Krakowski will release her debut solo album, 'Laziest Girl in Town' (out by DRG), a live recording of the actress' recent Feinstein's concert. Today, the album art has been revealed, and features the beauty relaxing on satin sheets.

JEWELBOX THEATER at the RENDEZVOUS, a venue that features theatre, burlesque and film, announces their events for June 17-30. A Burlesque fundraiser, 'Match' game show, PUSS 'N BOOTS, and an art class are among the shows and performers. All events are listed below:

The Arts Forum at The New York Times presents 'Art Works: A Discussion About Art Spaces and Communities', June 21 at 5 pm. A reception will follow at 6 pm. The event will be at The Times Center, located at 242 West 41st St.

The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre's 50th Anniversary Season opens on June 2nd with the Lyceum premiere of Mel Brooks' The Producers running through June 12. Winner of a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards in 2001 including Best Musical, this musical tells the story of a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer (Max Bialystock), played by Dana Snyder. Dana is returning to the Lyceum stage after a 16 year hiatus during which time he has appeared in many regional theatres from Austin to Cleveland. Mr. Snyder's television credits include Brothers and Sisters and ER. His voice over work includes Cartoon Network's Chowder, Nickelodeon's Penguins of Madagascar and Master Shake in Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Most recently, Dana has been touring the country in Adult Swim's Aqua Teen Hunger Force Live!

After postponing their production of Joe Marshall's A Night In Vegas, which was originally slated to play at The Actors' Playhouse, the Alternative Theatre Company (Joe Marshall, Founder/Artistic Director; Adrian Maynard, Managing Director) announces that as of Thursday, May 27 Joe Marshall's A Night In Vegas has found a new home at The Bleecker Street Theatre (45 Bleecker Street). Directed by Joe Marshall, opening bight will be Saturday, June 5. Premium seats are $50 and general admission tickets are $35 and can be purchased by visiting Telecharge.com. (Please Note: A Night In Vegas has a special preview performance schedule listed below and beginning June 10 will play Thursday - Saturday at 10:30PM).