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BURN THE FLOOR, the electrifying Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular, opened August 2nd at Broadway's Longacre Theatre (220 W. 48 Street). BURN THE FLOOR has thrilled audiences in over 30 countries, and is the first show of the new Broadway season, playing a limited 12-week engagement.

'Fuerza Bruta: Look Up,' the new sensation from the creators of the international hit De La Guarda, pushes the boundaries of theater as it dazzles crowds in an open-ended run at the Daryl Roth Theatre. Previews began on October 11, 2007 and the show celebrated its official opening on October 24.

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that Trevor Braun will join the cast of BILLY ELLIOT in the role of ?Michael,' Billy's best friend. At age 11, Billy Elliot marks Trevor's third bow on Broadway, having previously performed as ?Chip' in Beauty and the Beast and ?Flounder' in The Little Mermaid. Trevor will begin performances in Billy Elliot on Tuesday, August 18th.

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! will welcome Patrick Boll, Alyse Alan Louis, David Andrew Macdonald and Eric William Morris to the Winter Garden Theatre on Tuesday, September 22, 2009.

Multi-platinum Country music star Lorrie Morgan has been cast in the Broadway-bound production of the hit movie PURE COUNTRY, producers Randall L. Wreghitt, Chris Presley and Ellen Rusconi announced today. Morgan joins fellow Country music star Joe Nichols to headline the new musical that is expected to open on Broadway in early 2010. As previously announced, Nichols takes on the role of ?Rusty' [?Dusty' in the movie], which was made famous in the film by George Strait. Morgan now joins him to play the role of ?Lula,' Rusty's ruthless manager, which was created on film by Lesley Anne Warren.

Theatre favorite Neil Patrick Harris has spoken out about the controversy over CBS' decision to 'time-shift' several of the awards during this year's Emmy Awards ceremony, the Los Angeles Times reports.

The Financial Post is reporting that former Livent theatre producers Garth Drabinsky and his business partner Myron Gottlieb will likely be granted bail while pending an appeal of their verdict and sentence, which will be announced tomorrow, August 5th. It is thought the pair will spend no more than a few hours in custody, should they be sentenced to a prison term.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and The Group Theatre Too (GTT) present the original tap musical Count to Ten. Book, music and lyrics by Michael Blevins; lyrics by Beth Clary; music by David Wollenberger, Scott Knipe, Bruce Sacks. Count to Ten is an official selection of the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival and plays at The Theater at St. Clements from October 15th through the 17th.

Channing Talks about the importance and impact of the Arts on children in this new Public Service Announcement.

On FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 at 11:30PM, the National Touring Company of WICKED will host 'WICKED UNDER THE COVERS,' an evening of cabaret performances. Held at BAJA BETTY'S, San Diego's Gay Mexican Restaurant, and produced by company members of WICKED, the event will feature cast and crew members of the touring company as well as special guest performers. The net proceeds of this one-night-only event will benefit BEING ALIVE SAN DIEGO and BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS.

On Saturday night 'Dancing with the Stars' champion Cheryl Burke attended the 8:00 pm performance of PEEPSHOW with a group of friends. She then visited and congratulated the cast on their performance and posed for a photo with several performers.

The award-winning York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) announces casting for Once Upon a Pastime, the next offering in its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series. As always, these readings are open to the general public and admission is free, but reservations are suggested.

The 5th Avenue Theatre today announced that it will be holding a special benefit performance of their world premiere musical Catch Me If You Can on Wednesday, August 5 to benefit the Compass Center, a non-profit agency serving homeless and low income individuals and families in the greater Seattle area.

Splash Bar is proud to present a very special edition of 'Scott Nevins' Curtain Call' with Angelique Ali on August 17!

American Stage Theatre Company has extended the run of its hit production of John Patrick Shanley's DOUBT, thru August 23.

Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney, Producing Artistic Director Amiee Turner and Managing Producer Joel Kipper are proud to announce the opening of the Broadway sensation, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels on August 12.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Artistic Director, Todd Haimes) is pleased to announce a huge event on Monday, August 10th, 2009 at 11:45AM to celebrate the box office opening at Broadway's new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street). The box office will officially open at 12:00PM with tickets on sale to the general public.

Lifetime's 'Drop Dead Diva,' the new hit comedic drama series from executive producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, continues to earn raves worldwide.

Theatre legend Arthur Laurents, currently represented on Broadway as both the Librettist and Director of the revival of WEST SIDE STORY, discusses his long-time partnership, new play and career with The Guardian.

The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis proudly announces the 2009-2010 season, which includes one National New Play Network rolling World Premiere, five Midwest Premieres and two plays that have just ended their Broadway runs, The Most Damaging Wound by Blair Singer and Reasons to be Pretty by Neil LaBute. Another highlight will be contemporary playwright Steven Dietz's Yankee Tavern produced at the Phoenix at the same time IRT will be presenting his play Becky's New Car, so that patrons can see two of Dietz's plays back to back on Indy stages.