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Jessica Lewis Jessica has worked in theater for nearly ten years. She has worked in theatrical production for the producers of STOMP, DAMN YANKEES, NUNSENSE, DINNER WITH FRIENDS and more, and for over 5 years has been involved in the Whoopi Goldberg-produced White Noise, having discovered the production at the 2006 New York Musical Theatre Festival. She has since helped foster its growth through multiple large-scale workshops and two major commercial productions as an Associate Producer. After dedicating many years to theatrical and live entertainment production work that has taken her all over the world in 2009 she assumed the post of Senior Managing Editor at BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theater site on the net, for which she controls operations, routinely interviews Broadway's A-list talent and films/edits a bulk of the sites popular BWW TV content. She is a graduate of Brown University and has worked professionally in production for the Brown University Department of Theatre, Speech and Dance, Rights and Reasons Theatre, the New York Theatre Workshop and more.




Cyndi Lauper, Holly Robinson Peete et al. Confirmed for 2010 'Celebrity Apprentice'
January 4, 2010

NBC and Donald Trump announced today the all-star celebrity cast for the third season of 'The Celebrity Apprentice' premiering on Sunday, March 14 (9-11 p.m. ET/PT).

Mario Cantone, Kristen Johnston et al. Join Reynolds & Feldshuh in CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Mario Cantone, Kristen Johnston et al. Join Reynolds & Feldshuh in CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY
January 4, 2010

Ryan Reynolds, Rosie Perez, and Mario Cantone join the January cast of the 2009 Drama Desk Award winner Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words at New York's Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street. There will be three January shows: Friday, January 8 at 10:30pm and Monday, January 11 at 7:30pm and 9:30pm.

Stephen Sondheim, Tovah Feldshuh et al. Featured at Barnes & Noble in January
Stephen Sondheim, Tovah Feldshuh et al. Featured at Barnes & Noble in January
January 4, 2010

Barnes & Noble has released its January events schedule for locations throughout New York City. Of particular interest for theatergoers are appearances by Broadway favorite Tovah Feldshuh, and an open discussion with Stephen Sondheim and Frank Rich. Additional event highlights include appearances by Elizabeth Gilbert, Mika Brzezinski with Joe Scarborough, Suze Orman, Benoit Denizet-Lewis in conversation with Susan Cheever, Peter Biskind, Joshua Ferris, Richelle Mead, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Elizabeth Kostova, Ozzy Osbourne, and T. C. Boyle.

Tickets to Cullum, Domingo & Hicks-Led SCOTTSBORO BOYS on Sale Today
Tickets to Cullum, Domingo & Hicks-Led SCOTTSBORO BOYS on Sale Today
January 4, 2010

Tickets to the eagerly-anticipated world-premiere of the Kander and Ebb musical THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS will go on-sale beginning Monday, January 4th, 2010, it has been announced by Douglas Aibel, Vineyard Theatre's Artistic Director. Mr. Aibel also announced that January 4th also marks the first day of rehearsals for the musical, which is directed and choregraphed by Susan Stroman.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Benefit Performance Aides Spain's 'International Day of Persons with Disabilities'
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Benefit Performance Aides Spain's 'International Day of Persons with Disabilities'
December 31, 2009

La obra colabora con su magia en la integración de personas con discapacidad y el cuidado del medio ambiente.

Ireland's MAGIC OF THE DANCE Tour Plays France in February
Ireland's MAGIC OF THE DANCE Tour Plays France in February
December 31, 2009

They dance on tables, chairs, they 'set fire' to stage, they perform numbers tap faster than ever ...

Tony Nominee Sigourney Weaver Hosts SNL Jan. 16
December 31, 2009

'Saturday Night Live' rings in the New Year with original shows on consecutive weekends, beginning January 9 with Charles Barkley and Alicia Keys returning to studio 8H.

Mariah Carey & Vanessa Hudgens to Team up for New Musical Flick?
December 31, 2009

Reports are circulating that Precious star Mariah Carey is in talks to play the mother of High School Musical vet Vanessa Hudgens in a new movie based on The X-Factor and American Idol television shows.

Theatre in the Round Players Presents PANACHE, 1/8 - 1/31
Theatre in the Round Players Presents PANACHE, 1/8 - 1/31
December 31, 2009

Theatre in the Round Players (TRP) presents the area premiere of the romantic comedy PANACHE by Don Gordon in weekend performances January 8th through the 31st.

Ron Bohmer & Jeremy Kushnier Lead Schenkkan & Berg's THE 12 Showcase, 1/10
Ron Bohmer & Jeremy Kushnier Lead Schenkkan & Berg's THE 12 Showcase, 1/10
December 31, 2009

First came Hair, then, Jesus Christ Superstar -- which led to Rent and Spring Awakening. Now comes THE 12, written by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Robert Schenkkan, with music, lyrics and story concept by award winning composer, Neil Berg. On January 10, Adam Friedson and Left Feild Productions will present a a showcase of this new musical as a preview to it's premiere production at the Broward Center this upcoming spring. The showcase, part of the Association of Performing Arts Presenters conference, is directed by Richard Seyd and Produced by Adam Friedson and Left Field Productions.

STAGE TUBE: Backstage with RAGTIME's Savannah Wise on LX New York
STAGE TUBE: Backstage with RAGTIME's Savannah Wise on LX New York
December 31, 2009

Following the closing announcement of Broadway's RAGTIME for January 3, the production was met with public dismay and a swell of strong ticket sales for the closing week. As previously reported, the producer's have responded to public sentiment by extending the show by a week. The critically acclaimed new production of Terrence McNally, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty's Tony Award® winning musical RAGTIME will now play its final performance on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre on Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. following 28 preview and 65 regular performances.

Advocate's Brandon Voss Names Top 10 Gayest Themed Shows of 2009
Advocate's Brandon Voss Names Top 10 Gayest Themed Shows of 2009
December 31, 2009

The Advocate's queen of the NYC theater scene, Brandon Voss, counts down the year's top 10 gay-themed shows.

Award Winning Tenor Roberto Larussi and Soprano Alexandra Rafalo Pay Tribute to Broadway Masters, 1/9
Award Winning Tenor Roberto Larussi and Soprano Alexandra Rafalo Pay Tribute to Broadway Masters, 1/9
December 31, 2009

Award-winning tenor Roberto Iarussi and soprano Alexandra Rafalo, backed by the sound of the Theatre Orchestra of Florida, will pay tribute to Andrew Lloyd Weber and other Broadway masters, performing such beloved songs as 'All I Ask of You,' 'Don't Cry for Me, Argentina,' 'Memory' and many more. Also in store are select favorites from legendary Broadway composers Leonard Bernstein and Richard Rodgers.

Weinstein Co. Says No Plans to Cut NINE Screens
December 31, 2009

The studio behind the star-studded musical NINE corrects to clarify that it has no plans at this time to pull the movie out of any theaters after disappointing box office and lackluster reviews, as was widely reported yesterday.

Promethean Theatre Company Presents HAMLET, 1/8 - 1/22
December 30, 2009

The Promethean Theatre Company will present a rendition of Shakespeare's Hamlet, directed by Jack Young, from January 8 - January 22, 2010.

Regis Returns to 'Live' 1/4; Gabourney Sidibe, Amy Adams & Tim Allen Among the Week's Guests
December 30, 2009

Regis Philbin will return to Live with Regis and Kelly on January 4, the Hollywood Reporter reveals. Philbin, 78, has been on leave from the show since November 30 to undergo and recover from hip replacement surgery.

Fox Claims 4th Quarter Victory for First Time in Network's History
December 30, 2009

Marking a first in the network's history, FOX has won the Fall season among Adults 18-49. Averaging a 3.3/9, FOX outperformed its nearest competitors by +6% in the adult demo, +35% among Adults 18-34 and +50% among Teens. In addition to dominating the quarter by placing first during seven of the season's 14 weeks the most Fall weekly wins ever for the network FOX is the only major broadcast network to post a year-over-year gain in the key Adults 18-49 audience this Fall.

CYRANO's Jennifer Garner: No Plans of Returning to Broadway
CYRANO's Jennifer Garner: No Plans of Returning to Broadway
December 30, 2009

Former Broadway star Jennifer Garner (Cyrano de Bergerac) tells W Magazine in a recent feature that she has no plans to return to Broadway due to the stress it put on her family.

NINE Downscales: Will Continue Theatrical Run on 890 Screens
December 30, 2009

The New York Times reports that The Weinstein Company will be shifting it's plans for the new movie musical NINE, due to lukewarm reviews and an underwhelming box office performance. With only a $5.5 million gross after playing 1400 screens nationwide and debuting at #8 on the charts, the film will be pulled from many theaters and will continue it's theatrical run in a limited number of venues, estimated to be between 800 and 900.

Katherine Hepburn to be Honored with 2010 Stamp
December 30, 2009

Legendary Actress Katharine Hepburn will be immortalized on a new series of postage stamps issued on May 12, 2010, as part of the Postal Service's Legends of Hollywood series.



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