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Daniel Radcliffe had the highest rankings among industry voters in the teen-and-under set from the recently released inaugural Forbes Star Currency actors survey, the young actor took the top spot and was followed closely by singing mega-star Miley Cyrus.

Laura Osnes has assumed the role of Ensign Nellie Forbush replacing Kelli O'Hara in the Tony winning Revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific.

The Old Globe Theater's production of the musical Working which is playing March 7th - April 12th and stars Marie-France Arcilla, Donna Lynn Champlin, Wayne Duvall, Danielle Lee Greaves, Nehal Joshi, and Adam Monley.

Due to the overwhelming audience and critical response Sardi's management has scheduled even more additional Saturday evening concerts with Broadway star and vocal power house, JAMES BARBOUR. 'LOVE SONGS' will continue to mesmerize New Yorkers every Saturday in March with an additional Sunday matinee concert on March 15.

Robert Nederlander, Jr., a third generation member of the Nederlander family, is the President of Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment (NWE) and co-founder of Beijing Oriental Broadway International Theatre Management Company, Ltd. (Nederlander New Century).

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced that the critically acclaimed production of RUINED by playwright Lynn Nottage and director Kate Whoriskey has been extended by popular demand through Sunday, April 19.

The New York Times is reporting that major talent agencies Endeavor and William Morris have been discussing a merger.

The New York Times is reporting the good news that among the recent tax ideas that New York Gov. David Paterson eliminated on Wednesday from his 2009-2010 state budget proposal was an 8 percent levy on theater tickets that Broadway industry leaders had been vocal about and fought fiercely.

On March 14, WE WILL ROCK YOU, Toronto's most resilient, longest-running, immensely popular, all-Canadian, Dora Award-winning Best Musical production, now extended through June 28 at the Panasonic Theatre, celebrates 2 years on stage!

Broadway and film producer Dann Conrad Byck Jr., who stepped down from his family retail business to pursue his lifelong passion for theater, died Tuesday at the Louisville home of his daughter, Amy Byck. He was 72.

The producers of Blithe Spirit employ an official 'psychic consultant', Paula Roberts for the Broadway revival of Noel Coward's comic play, in which Angela Lansbury plays medium Madame Arcati. Roberts 'conjured' up all the info on the new production for The New York Daily News.

Casting has been announced for the Las Vegas production of Disney's THE LION KING. The eagerly awaited sit-down production will leap onto the Mandalay Bay Theatre stage with preview performances May 5, and celebrate its official opening May 15. It will join the seven other highly successful companies of THE LION KING currently running all over the world, including New York, London, Hamburg, Paris, Tokyo and Fukuoka, as well as the North American National Tour. Tickets will go on sale to the public March 14.

West Side Story has returned to Broadway in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents and is currently in preview performances. The show's dynamic 'Anita', Karen Olivo spoke to the New York Daily News about her winning the iconic role and the continued power of the classic musical.

Ryan Silverman, who previously starred as 'Raoul' in the Las Vegas production, will take over the role on Broadway starting Friday evening, April 24. He succeeds current and long-time star Tim Martin Gleason, whose final performance will be Thursday evening, April 23.

GOD OF CARNAGE will cancel the matinee today, Wednesday March 11th as the result of star James Gandolfini's need for vocal rest.

On March 14, WE WILL ROCK YOU, Toronto's most resilient, longest-running, immensely popular, all-Canadian, Dora Award-winning Best Musical production, now extended through June 28 at the Panasonic Theatre, celebrates 2 years on stage!

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) and LAByrinth Theater Company (Artistic Director John Ortiz; Co-Artistic Director Philip Seymour Hoffman; Co-Artistic and Executive Director John Gould Rubin) announced complete casting and creative team today for KNIVES AND OTHER SHARP OBJECTS, the third play of the 2008-2009 Public LAB season. Written by Ra?l Castillo and directed by Felix Solis, KNIVES AND OTHER SHARP OBJECTS will begin performances on Friday, March 27 and run through Sunday, April 19 with an official press opening on Sunday, April 12. Tickets are $10 for all performances and are on-sale now.

The new incarnation of 'Dreamgirls' will arrive at the world famous Apollo Theater in New York City, where it will open for a limited engagement from November 7th through December 5th 2009.

Broadway heats up this summer when three-time Emmy Award nominee and 'Grey's Anatomy' star Chandra Wilson steps into the celebrated role of Matron 'Mama' Morton, the reigning cellblock diva of the smash hit musical CHICAGO, for a four-week limited engagement, Monday, June 8 through Sunday, July 5, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

Theatre Under The Stars' (TUTS) President and CEO John C. Breckenridge announces TUTS' 2009-2010 Season: The One That You Want! September 2009 to May 2010 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. 'The quality and beauty of this lineup is something TUTS is very excited about,' said Breckenridge. 'This is the type of season that exemplifies the soul of TUTS. The incomparable energy of Grease, beauty of South Pacific, the over-the-top production quality of Miss Saigon, and the quintessential nostalgia of The Sound of Music are all at the heart of why theatre is so emotionally impactful.' In its 2009-2010 Season, TUTS combines powerful Broadway classics with innovative new creations and revivals.