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John Brannoch, cast member of the current production of PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT in London, recently compiled a 'Meet the Cast' of the current West End production.

John Brannoch, cast member of the current production of PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT in London, recently released a video of some backstage antics at the hit show.

In a recent interview with The Star Ledger, legendary director/choreographer Twyla Tharp revealed why she chose Frank Sinatra as the basis for her new musical, COME FLY AWAY, opening Thursday at the Marquis Theatre.

In a recent interview with MTV news, stage and screen star Neil Patrick Harris said a sequel to his collaboration with Joss Whedon, 'Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog,' may be make it to the big screen.

On Sunday April 18th, Broadway will be right in Bergen County when Skyline Theatre Company (STC) hosts its 9th annual 'Broadway for the Arts' benefit fundraiser at Biagio's Ristorante in Paramus (www.biagios.com). Broadway performers from such shows as Wicked, Mary Poppins, and Phantom of the Opera are scheduled to perform.

Duduka Da Fonseca and Helio Alves will appear in a week of performances at Jazz at Lincoln Center entitled 'Samba Jazz and the Music of Jobim' from April 27th to May 2nd.

The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park announced its 2010-2011 Season today. The season boasts two world premieres and four regional premieres, as well as the return of the Playhouse's most successful Shelterhouse production of all time.

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 soloperformance on acoustic piano. April 19th will also see a performance by the Jon Benitez Sextet.

The 6th Street Playhouse's production of THE CHAIRS by Eugene Ionesco recently began performances. The production is conceived and directed by David Lear.

The Mason Street Warehouse has announced their spring benefit, entitled 'An Evening on the Riviera,' taking place on May 22nd. The event will kick off the eight season at MSW.

The Hollywood Arts Council presented their 24th Annual Charlie Awards in the historic newly refurbished Blossom Room of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, home of the first Academy Awards ceremony, at a Sold Out luncheon on Friday, March 19, 2010. Nyla Arslanian, President of the Hollywood Arts Council said: 'We raised $75,000 at the event which will benefit the Council's arts programs for underserved children in the community. This is a challenging year economically, but our kids' art programs must continue; Hollywood's at-risk children can't wait for times to get better. We are very grateful to our 250 event attendees and sponsors for their generous support.'

In a recent discussion with Nightline, 'American Idol' star Adam Lambert talked about his musical influences including Bob Marley, David Bowie, and Michael Jackson.

NOT THE SAME: the music & lyrics of Bobby Cronin is a one-night only all new concert of ASCAP winning composer/writer Bobby Cronin's music. On Sunday March 28th at the Metropolitan Room, NOT THE SAME will feature many Broadway performers new to Bobby's music and audience, as well as many new songs written for Bobby's numerous projects in the works; THE BEATEN PATH, TIL DEATH DO US PART, CATY BRIDGEWATER, The Untitled Project, and (UN)LUCKY IN LOVE. The night will feature Cronin on the piano heading a four piece band for a night of rockin' uptempos, passionate ballads, comedic tunes, and honest anthems.

Toph-E & the Pussycats will play the famed Canal Room on March 31st. The band features Clifford Carter on keys, Will Lee on bass and vocal, David Mann on tenor and soprano, Ralph MacDonald on percussion, and Chris Parker on drums.

The B Street Theatre has announced its spring line-up. On the mainstage will appear Gina Gionfriddo's new comedy BECKY SHAW. The B-3 Series offering will be the American classic, I AM A CAMERA by John Van Druten. The Family Series will finish its season with Charles Way's exciting and moving version of the classic French tale, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

FeatureInc. will hose Jesse Bradford for a series of discussions on his exhibition, 'The Jungle,' currently showing at the gallery. "The Jungle (for Norma)" is Jesse Bransford's sixth solo exhibition with Feature Inc.