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The cast of the five-time Tony nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES, will continue to rock eight times a week through summer 2010. Tom Lenk joins the cast as 'Franz,' the role he originated in the Los Angeles and Las Vegas productions, beginning Monday, September 14, 2009 for a six month limited engagement. Mr. Lenk is best known for his portrayal as 'Andrew Wells' on television's 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.' Mr. Lenk is taking over for Wesley Taylor, who will play his final performance on Sunday, September 13. Mr. Taylor is leaving to join the cast of the upcoming production of The Addams Family.

On Monday, September 14, 2009, Five-time Tony Award winner Angela Lansbury will host a memorial for friends and family of Tony and Emmy Award-winning entertainment icon Beatrice Arthur at Broadway's Majestic Theatre (247 W. 44th St.).

On August 30th, Oscar Winning producers Craig Zadan And Neil Meron hosted a truly 'All-Star' cast reception for Lifetime Network's hit series DROP DEAD DIVA. Zadan and Meron are executive producers of the show which was recently picked up for a second season.

Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to present its first production of its 2009-2010 season.

Broadway Sessions w/ Ben D is thrilled to welcome cast members from '9 to 5' September 1st.

Variety reports on the announcement yesterday of The Walt Disney Co. buying Marvel Entertainment Inc. for $4 billion in cash and stock. That move will now bring such iconic characters as Iron Man and Spider-Man into the family of Mickey Mouse, Goofy and WALL-E. They also highlight the subject of the upcoming Broadway musical 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' and its web of confusion regarding its current status.

'Everything You Touch Is Beautiful To Me' from The New Picasso - The Musical (Original Concept Album Cast Recording) performed by Brooke Sunny Moriber was the Winner of Best Theater Song of the Year at the 2009 JPF Music Awards held on August 29th in Nashville, TN.

Rolex presents 'AMERICA DANCES! Celebrating Our Sparkling Heritage - Broadway, TV & Film'- Career Transition For Dancers' 24th Anniversary Jubilee on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (bet. 7 & 6 Aves) NYC.

On Monday August 31, Liz Lark Brown eked out a win in the exciting finale of the second annual 'MetroStar Talent Challenge' at The Metropolitan Room, beating out Danielle Grabianowski (the first runner-up) and Carole Bufford, who was chosen as the second runner-up. Brown, who, in a sweet twist of fate, was last year's grand prize winner Anne Steele's back-up singer, combined both understated charm and a flair for the dramatic that earned consistently high marks during the eight-week jury and audience-voted singers' competition. The two other finalists, who went head to head against the three top ladies, were the competition's highest-achieving men, Cornelius Bates, and David Gurland.

Bob Gaudio, one of America's best songwriters and one of the men behind the 60s pop sensation the Four Seasons visited Toronto to celebrate the first anniversary of Jersey Boys in Canada.

Actors' Gang company members April Fitzsimmons (The Trial of the Catonsville Nine, Our Town) and Daisuke Tsuji (Love's Labours Lost, 1984) bring their acclaimed solo works to the Ivy Substation company home, kicking off a new performance series with two remarkable journeys.

Former New York Yankee Pitcher and seven time Cy Young Award recipient, Roger Clemens, attended Terry Fator & His Cast of Thousands at The Mirage Las Vegas on Thursday, August 27. Following the show, Clemens stopped backstage to congratulate Fator on a rousing performance.

JAY STUART joins the cast of Saul Ilson's musical comedy revue 'DON'T LEAVE IT ALL TO YOUR CHILDREN! at The Actors Temple Theatre, 339 West 47th Street, NYC on Wednesday, September 2nd. 'DON'T LEAVE IT ALL TO YOUR CHILDREN!', written and directed by Mr. Ilson ('The Smothers Brothers Comedy hour') is a laugh-filled 90 minutes of music and comedy that celebrates the funny side of the Golden years.

Broadway Sessions w/ Ben D is thrilled to welcome cast members from '9 to 5' September 1st.

Broadway favorite Andy Señor Jr, who is currently playing 'Paul and Others' in Tokyo for RENT: The Broadway Tour has created an incredible food blog during his journey with the show.

Anya Garnis and Pasha Kovalev, now on Broadway in BURN THE FLOOR, heated up the CW Morning News studio this morning when they performed live in the show's 42nd Street studio.

Former 'American Idol,' judge Paula Abdul will guest star on the Lifetime hit of 'Drop Dead Diva' as a...judge! The episode, titled 'The Dress', will air on Sept. 13th. at 9 p.m. on Lifetime TV

Michael Jackson, music industry icon, passed away on June 25th. Liza Minnelli spoke to Entertainment Tonight about the death of her good friend Michael Jackson and the price of fame.

Top morning talk show 'LIVE! with Regis and Kelly' has announced the nominees for the show's 7th annual Relly Awards, with a wide array of top talent in the running, including names like Tom Hanks, Ben Affleck, Seth Rogen and Jamie Foxx.

In less than a month Phantom Fans from all around the globe will gather in Las Vegas to take part in the first ever Phantom Fans Week.