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The beloved, Tony Award-winning actress Marian Seldes was honored at the 2011 LOVE 'N' COURAGE Gala - a benefit for the award-winning Theater for the New City's Emerging Playwrights Program - on Monday, February 28.

On Saturday February 26, 2011, Ronan Tynan performed at The Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Last night, February 14, Town Hall continued its 'Broadway by the Year' series with the Musicals of 1921, licking off the series 90th anniversary season. Written, created and hosted by Scott Siegel, the cast featured Erin Davie (A Little Night Music), Stephen Mo Hanan (Cats) Kevin Earley (Thoroughly Modern Millie), Liz Lark-Brown (2011 Nightlife Award Winner), Tony Award nominees Bobby Steggert (Ragtime), Kate Baldwin (Finian's Rainbow), Jeffry Denman (Drama Desk Nominee, Yank!), Erin Denman (42nd Street), and KendRick Jones (The Scottsboro Boys). Also featured were the 10 'Siegfeld' Follies Girls that will help recreate the look and style of a Broadway that existed 90 years ago, the year when Town Hall, itself, was built. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the concert and brings you photo coverage below.

The Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW presented 'OVERRULED,' last night, Feb. 14, 2011 at The Players. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below.

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) presents the Off-Broadway premiere of the new true musical comedy, The Road to Qatar!, featuring book and lyrics by Stephen Cole and music by David Krane, with direction by Phillip George (Forbidden Broadway), choreography by Bob Richard (Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!) and musical direction by David Caldwell (Children of Eden).

On Monday, January 31, The Nightlife Awards were hosted by Bruce Vilanch. The evening has no acceptance speeches -- it's just pure entertainment provided by the winners and special guest stars. The show has been hailed by The New York Times as 'The equivalent of The Tony Awards for New York Nightlife.' As always, the vast majority of the winners, chosen by the press, agreed to come to Town Hall and perform.

Transport Group Theatre Company presents Hello Again by Michael John LaChiusa. Directed by Jack Cummings III, the production features Scenic Design by Sandra Goldmark, Lighting Design by R. Lee Kennedy (2-time Drama Desk nominee TG's The Audience, Bury the Dead), Costume Design by Kathryn Rohe, Sound Design by Michael Rasbury, Choreography by Scott Rink, Musical Direction by Chris Harberl, Orchestrations by Mary-Mitchell Campbell and Musical Supervision by Chris Fenwick.

Gingold Theatrical Group -- which made history as the first company ever to present every play (including full-length works, one-acts and sketches) written by George Bernard Shaw -- continuedits fifth year of PROJECT SHAW with George Bernard Shaw's beloved classic ANDROCLES AND THE LION, starring a cast of New York theater journalists -- on January 24 at The Players Club. David Staller produced and directed. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below.

Directed by Marc Bruni, with choreography by Wendy Seyb, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee opened last night at the Paper Mill Playhouse. The production began performances on January 19 and runs through February 13, 2010. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening and brings you photo coverage below.

Ryan Kelly started singing publically at age seven, taught himself to play the guitar at age thirteen and began writing his own music not long after. He joined a well known local band, and won a place as a finalist in the National BBC Television 'Country Cool' competition-where he placed second in the finals. Ryan's performed live with West Life, Girls Aloud and Simply Red in the 'Children In Need' televised charity concert at the Odyssey in Belfast, sung the US National Anthem for his beloved Boston Celtics, and has performed for the US President and his family at the White House.

This week, Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW presented George Bernard Shaw's beloved classic, HEARTBREAK HOUSE, light comedy about love, life, longing and laughter. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below.

This past Friday, Karl Scully played a second sold out solo show at St. Patrick's Church in Bay Shore, NY.

On December 16, the Irish Tenors performed at the Beacon Theatre to ring in the holiday season. The Irish Tenors, featuring Ronan Tynan, Finbar Wright, and Anthony Kearns, reunited this year to perform classic holiday songs from their latest Christmas album including: We Three Kings, Winter Wonderland, White Christmas, and Silent Night.

Broadway star and vocal powerhouse, James Barbour, opened the New York engagement of his six-city Concert Tour at Birdland Jazz Club on Sunday, December 12. Last night, he took the stage again, joined by Broadway vet Morgan James. BroadwayWorld was once again on hand for the engagement and brings you photo coverage below.

Broadway star and vocal powerhouse, James Barbour, opened the New York engagement of his six-city Concert Tour at Birdland Jazz Club. Last night, he was joined by Broadway vet Merwin Foard. Barbour will take the Birdland stage again tonight with guest artist Morgan James.

On Friday, December 10, and Saturday, December 11, Music Director Steven Reineke lead The New York Pops in a celebration of the season with a concert program of timeless carols and holiday favorites, featuring Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell.

Karl Scully has graced the international opera stages in Italy in Orvietto at the Teatro Mancinelli and as resident tenor at the Teatro Carlo Felice in Genoa, Italy . He has performed most recently at the Barga Opera Festival in 2010. Not to be confined to one avenue to showcase his musical talent, Karl Scully appeared with Ewan McGregor in the film 'Nora' as he portrayed the legendary tenor Count John McCormack. In 2006, Mr. Scully joined the sensational international group 'The Irish Tenors', and starred in their television show 'The Irish Tenors and Friends'.

Composer and lyricist, Scott Alan's new album 'What I Wanna Be When I Grow Up,' features numerous Broadway and international voices including Nikki Renee Daniels (PROMISES, PROMISES) Diana DeGarmo (HAIR), Darius de Haas (CHILDREN OF EDEN), Cassie McIvor (WICKED - Japan), Crystal Monee Hall(RENT), Morgan James (THE ADDAMS FAMILY), Patina Miller(West End`s SISTER ACT), Christiane Noll (RAGTIME), Laura Osnes (SOUTH PACIFIC), Zak Resnick (The Broadway Boys),Christopher Sieber (SHREK: THE MUSICAL), Bobby Steggert(RAGTIME) and Willemijn Verkaik (WICKED - Germany). The album was celebrated at a December 3, Barnes & Noble Event. For more information on the CD, visit Alan's website:

The Fred Ebb Foundation (Mitchell Bernard, Trustee) in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presented the sixth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to Douglas J. Cohen on November 29. The award, named in honor of the late award-winning lyricist Fred Ebb, was presented by David Thompson (The Scottsboro Boys). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below.

The 25th anniversary production of Les Misérables making its United States premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse prior to a major US National Tour. The all new production of Les Misérables features glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night party and brings you photo coverage below!