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The Australian Ballet launched its 2014 season in Melbourne today at its Production Centre in Altona, recreating the magical moment from The Nutcrackerwhere Clara is transported to the Land of the Sweets by a giant flying goose! Check out a sneak peek below!

The #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling phenomenon WAIT FOR YOU by Jennifer L. Armentrout writing as J. Lynn Available now in paperback! http://www.harpercollins.com/books/Wait-for-You-J-Lynn?isbn=9780062294777&HCHP=TB_Wait+for+You. Check out the trailer below!

On Thursday night, David Letterman celebrated his 20th year on CBS Bill Murray, who was Letterman's first guest on the Late Show on August 30, 1993.

Profiles Theatre opens its 25th Anniversary Season with the Midwest premiere of In God's Hat by Rhett Rossi, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus. The production runs August 23 - October 13, 2013 at The Main Stage, 4139 N. Broadway. BroadwayWorld has a first look at highlights of the production below!

The original New York cast -- Amy Brenneman (Judging Amy, NYPD Blue, Private Practice), Beth Dixon, Virginia Kull, Kellie Overbey and Lee Tergesen (Monster, Wayne's World, Weird Science) - are set for the West Coast premiere of Rapture, Blister, Burn, written by Gina Gionfriddo, in the Gil Cates Theater at the Geffen Playhouse, running through September 22, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at highlights of the production below!

Scholastic today released a never-before-seen video clip of J.K. Rowling to celebrate the 15 th anniversary of the U.S. publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Today is also the release date for the new trade paperback editions of all seven books in the series with new covers illustrated by #1 New York Times bestselling author/illustrator, Kazu Kibuishi. Check out the video below!

Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N Southport Ave., presents the Broadway musical THE COLOR PURPLE, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker, opening Monday, August 26 at 7:30p.m., and running through October 27, 2013. THE COLOR PURPLE stars Trisha Jeffrey (Broadway's Rent, All Shook Up, and Little Shop of Horrors and the first National Tour ofSister Act) as 'Celie,' JaSondra Johnson (Crowns at Goodman Theatre) as 'Sophia,' and Adrienne Walker (Marriott Theatre's Dreamgirls) as 'Shug.' Check out a first look at highlights of the show below!

Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, presents the regional premiere of the recent Broadway sensation NEXT TO NORMAL, now running through October 6, 2013. NEXT TO NORMAL stars Jeff Award nominee Susie McMonagle as 'Diana' ('Fantine' in Les Miserables on Broadway and the first National Tours of Billy Elliot and Mamma Mia) and Jeff Award winner Rod Thomas as 'Dan' (Big at Drury Lane Theatre and Little Shop of Horrors at Theatre at the Center). The production is directed by Drury Lane Theatre Artistic Director William Osetek (Drury Lane Theatre's smash hit production of Spamalot and Jeff Award nominee for Best Director and Best Production for Thoroughly Modern Millie.) Check out a first look at highlights of the show below!

Its first time ever at Music Circus, the sizzling, sexy Kander and Ebb smash hit Chicago is the final show of the 2013 Music Circus season, with an extended run at the Wells Fargo Pavilion from August 20 - 29. The 1996 revival of this hit musical, one of the cornerstones of the choreographic Broadway legacy of Bob Fosse, won 6 Tony Awards and is still running on Broadway. With a plot centered on murderesses Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, on death row together fighting for the fame that may keep them from the gallows, the show features a number of popular songs including 'All That Jazz,' 'Razzle Dazzle' and 'Cell Block Tango.' BroadwayWorld has a first look at highlights of the production below!

Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to present the Chicago premiere of Double Trouble, book, music and lyrics by brothers Bob Waltonand Jim Walton, direction and choreography by Matthew Crowle, music direction by Linda Madonia and starring brothers Adrian Aguilar and Alexander Aguilar, August 31 - October 6, at Stage 773, 1225 West Belmont Ave. Check out a behind the scenes sneak peek below!

Madama Butterfly premières on the harbour stage, on 21 March 2014. Check out a sneak peek below!

The Canadian Opera Company launches its 2013/2014 season with a new production of one of the world's greatest love stories, La Bohème. Puccini's masterpiece of youthful flirtation, passionate love and heartbreaking tragedy returns to the COC for 12 performances at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts on October 3, 6, 9, 12, 16, 18, 19, 22, 25, 27, 29, 30, 2013. Check out the behind the scenes video below, featuring a look at costumes and wigs.

Taylor Dayne, nationally recognized singer, songwriter and actor, is appearing as Grizabella in the Broadway favorite 'CATS,' which opened at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse as part of the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival on Aug. 21 in Auburn, N.Y. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at highlights below!

Inside the Opera Studio starts off the season on Friday, September 6 (7:30 pm) and Sunday, September 8 (2pm) with The Life and Music of Maria Callas. This one-of-a-kind program by SopranoFrancesca Mondanaro and narrator Fabrizio Melano (world renowned director and close personal friend of Maria Callas) is not to be missed. Check out a sneak peek below!

BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre site on the Internet, is excited to announce a new feature to its comprehensive regional coverage - the Featured Regional Theater of the Week! Each week, BWW will introduce its readers to a regional theater located in one of our (over 130!) coverage cities. By exploring these different venues, their history and showcasing the production seasons, BWW continues its commitment to expand our presence in communities and cities across the United States. This Week's Featured Regional Theater: Columbus Children's Theatre in Columbus, Ohio

Comedian Lewis Black rants on government today and gives Senator Ted Cruz as a prime example.

Signature Theatre presents this summer's all-new production of Tony Award-winning musical Miss Saigon, directed by Signature Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. Running in the MAX Theatre, the production opens the theatre's 2013/14 season with all the adventure, romance, and excitement that Signature promises with the re-imagining of a classic musical. Check out the sneak peek below!

Signature Theatre presents this summer's all-new production of Tony Award-winning musical Miss Saigon, directed by Signature Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. Running in the MAX Theatre, the production opens the theatre's 2013/14 season with all the adventure, romance, and excitement that Signature promises with the re-imagining of a classic musical. Check out the videos below!

The Peregrine Theatre Ensemble needs your help in funding their inaugural production of 'Blithe Spirit' by Noel Coward. Directed by Adam Berry and currently starring Ben Berry, Jake Ford, Whitney Hudson, Lacey Wait and Nathanel Hall Taylor. With your generous support we will be able to put on an outstanding production with some of the best trained actors in the country. Check out the video below!

Bard Music Festival presents a Special Event, FILMING STRAVINSKY: PRESERVING POSTERITY'S IMAGE, Friday, August 16, 2013 at 5 pm: Commentary by Charles M. Joseph.