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Glen Roven, Peter Fitzgerald, and Richard Cohen recently announced the formation of a new CD label, GPR Records, (www.GPRRecords.com) which will record and distribute Broadway, classical, spoken word, and children's music. GPR aims to surprise listeners with recordings that are both unusual and entertaining. On April 4th, the group will present 'POETIC LICENSE: 100 Poems by 100 Performers' at The Bowery.

Drama Desk nominated writer of Twist, Gila Sand is at it again. Ms. Sand has written an original music review with composer Joshua Stephen Kartes and Garrit Guadan. The concert will take place at The Duplex on April 21st.

Philly Improv Theatre will begin productions of its new sketch comedy show, THE APOCALYPSE, on April 3rd. The show is presented by PHIT's The Action Section.

Recently, The Independent has spoken with Broadway veterans Jerry Mitchell and Jack O'Brien, who are currently working together on the West End production of LOVE NEVER DIES. The two have worked on a number of projects together, including The Full Monty, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and Hairspray.

Stage and screen star discusses his guest starring role on the hit television show 'Desperate Housewives' and the possibility of a revival of his role in an American premiere of the show 'Torchwood,' in which Barrowman starred as Captain Jack Harkness.

Los Angeles Times writer Chris Jones has recently taken a look at THE ADDAMS FAMILY's progression from conception to Broadway, specifically focusing on the troubles the show faced due to media and audience backlash over everything from character changes to cast rumors.

Twitter Watch shines a BWW spotlight on Broadway and television star Lea Michele, who currently stars on the hit television show GLEE and was the original Wendla in Spring Awakening.

Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch's Cast Party has officially proven to be a bi-coastally success with its West Coast premiere on Thursday, April 1st at the world famous Magic Castle's highly popular Cabaret at the Castle. The Extreme Open Mic that has become a Broadway mainstay was as equally well packed with Hollywood elite, some of which took their turn at the mic. The witty and charming Caruso took charge of the stage, while the musical genius of Billy Stritch brought brilliant music to the ears of patrons and performers alike.

New York Magazine recently featured an article where theatre critic Stephanie Zacharek and art critic Jerry Saltz debate about the recently opened play RED by John Logan, surrounding the life of abstract expressionist Mark Rothko. Zacharek and Saltz discussed certain moments of the play and how they feel about the play's treatment of Rothko's life and work.

'Lbs.' has received a week extension at the Village East Cinema and is now showing through April 8th. Nearly ten years in the making, 'Lbs.' opened in theatres starting March 26th at the Village East Cinema (181-189 2nd Avenue, 12th Street NYC 10003) and will now play through April 8, 2010.

The Prague National Theatre is currently running a production of the ballet OTHELLO, based on play by William Shakespeare. The ballet began productions on April 1st and will run through April 9th.

Theater at Lime Kiln today announced its 2010 season, including music, theatre, an expanded STONEWALL COUNTRY run and partnerships with other area organizations.

NEW DIMENSIONS in LATIN JAZZ returns to S.O.B.'s on Monday, April 5th, 2010 with a double bill of the Grammy-nominated Cuban drummer IGNACIO BERROA's quartet and the virtuoso Cuban pianist-composer ELIO VILLAFRANCA with a solo performance on acoustic piano.

The Folk Music Society of New York, Inc./New York Pinewoods Folk Music Club will present singer/songwriter Bill Staines for a concert at OSA on Friday, April 16th. Staines will offer a host of folk tunes from his vast repertoire of songs.

Concluding the 2009-2010 Emerson Stage season is Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's beloved musical, Into the Woods. Directed by Scott LaFeber for the Cutler Majestic Theatre April 22-24, this musical of fractured fairy tales wonders what happens after 'Ever After?'

Tyrone, Georgia's Legacy Theatre recently announced it will close out its 2010 season with a production of Maltby and Shire's BABY. The production will begin its run April 16th and play through May 2nd.

Twitter Watch shines a BWW spotlight on Hollywood and Broadway buzz reporter James Sims.

Tonight's results show was the first real shocker of the season. The bottom three consisted of Katie Stevens, Didi Benami, and Tim Urban and, on a night where Urban was the expected candidate to head home, this he received a stay of execution. Performing on tonight's results show was "Idol" winner Ruben Studdard, Usher, and Diddy alongside Dirty Money and each their songs was done quite well. The night was the first really unexpected results show, but it is often these kinds of results that keep "Idol" audiences on their toes.

It was R&B night tonight on "Idol," a theme that benefited some singers over others, but it was actually a night of overall solid performances from the contestants. It is the first week where there hasn't really been a shockingly bad performance by any of the contestants and it featured a number of really excellent showings, including several comeback performances by performers who had a tough time in recent weeks. R&B/pop superstar Usher coached the contestants, giving spot on criticism to the group. It was clear Usher knew what he was talking about and he was the perfect choice to mentor this week.

Trinity Rep continues its 46th season with Sarah Ruhl's dark comedy Dead Man's Cell Phone, directed by Beth F. Milles. Trinity Rep resident acting company member Janice Duclos stars as Jean, an unassuming woman who is thrown headlong into an unexpected odyssey when she answers an incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet café.