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The excitment was building at SXSW as the crowds anticipated the premiere of the new movie Neighbors starring Seth Rogen and Zac Efron. This comedy about a couple with a new baby who move into a house next door to a fraternity house. Costars include Dave Franco, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Ike Barinholtz, and Jerrod Carmichael. It was directed by Nicholas Stoller and produced by Evan Goldberg and James Weaver.

South by Southwest (SXSW) continues its film portion of the festival with a special screening of the movie Space Station 76 starring Patrick Wilson as Captain Glenn and is directed by Jack Plotnick. SPACE STATION 76 is a comedic drama about a group of people (and several robots) living on a space station in a 1970's-version of the future. When a new Assistant Captain arrives, she inadvertently ignites tensions among the crew, prompting them to confront their darkest secrets. Barely contained lust, jealousy, and anger all bubble to the surface, becoming just as dangerous as the asteroid that's heading right for them.

With South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas starting its film portion of the festival, there were many opportunities for filmmakers to premiere their latest movies. One such movie is called Space Station 76 and stars several well-known actors including Matt Bomer (Ted) and Marisa Coughlan (Misty).

Wicked has been wowing audiences all over the world. The show sells out wherever it goes and people can't seem to get enough of it. Many have fulfilled the role of the Wizard and made their marks. Walker Jones is one of the lucky ones to be in the dream role and is currently touring throughout North America.

Matt Shingledecker has been performing most of his life and loving every minute of it. From the time he got his first paying show at age 16, Matt has been hooked. Matt is currently playing Fiyero in the touring company of Wicked and has been loving every minute of it. Broadway World caught up with Matt not too long ago and he shared his feelings about his new role as Fiyero and what led up to this moment.

If you were going to see GHOST THE MUSICAL and looking for references to the original movie with Patrick Swayze (Sam) and Demi Moore (Molly), you would have seen a lot of them. Yes, the popular song, 'Unchained Melody' was included. Yes, Molly does sculpting and Sam works on Wall Street. The live production actually follows the movie closely since Bruce Rubin wrote both the screenplay and play script. But, if you were going solely to relive your memories of the original, then you would have been disappointed. GHOST THE MUSICAL is a wonderful production by itself and is worthy of its own iconic references.

According to the show website, 'GHOST THE MUSICAL takes you on a thrilling adventure to the afterlife. You will be amazed to see inanimate objects take on a life of their own, a person walk through a solid door right before your eyes and other special effects that will astonish and leave you gasping.'

Based on Green Day's GRAMMY® Award-winning multi-platinum album, AMERICAN IDIOT boldly takes the American musical where it's never gone before. It takes you on a journey of 3 young men trying to discover themselves and where they belong in a post 9/11 world.

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS steals the stage and the hearts of the audience as it makes a short visit to San Antonio, Texas.

Dancer Jaymz Tuaileva has been dancing professionally since he was 15 years old. He has enjoyed performing with Cher, Donny and Marie Osmond as well as performing on 'Dancing with the Stars.'

Donny and Marie are entertainment icons who have been in show business for over 50 years. But to see them, you would never know they aged a day. The energy and enthusiasm they bring to their shows keeps everyone coming back for more.

Jasmin Richardson joined the touring cast of MEMPHIS in September and she talked to me about what it's like to play Felicia and how she grew up in Houston, Texas.

A critical smash on Broadway and in London, the two-time Tony Award® winning hit musical AMERICAN IDIOT tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia.

In December, Donny and Marie are embarking on a tour to celebrate the season of Christmas and to share many aspects their Vegas show with many all over the country. I caught up with Donny as he was preparing to depart for the tour and asked him about the tour, Vegas and what it's like to be Donny Osmond.

Currently touring throughout the United States, Terra shared with Broadway World many experiences that lead her to where she is today.

Robin Thicke, Ed Sheeran, Phillip Phillips, Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars and The Temptations all have something in common. Each has a song that STRAIGHT NO CHASER performed a cappella to a cheering crowd at The Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, Texas.

SETH GLIER is a singer/songwriter who is a veteran to the music business. At 24, Seth has been writing and singing his own music as he tours with people like Lisa Marie Presley and David Cook. His music is unique and tells stories about the world Seth sees around him.

Named "…one of Texas' best storytellers!" by the Austin American-Statesman and recipient of the 2013 Texas Medal of Arts, don't miss this chance to join Jaston Williams alongside singer-songwriter Joe Ely and special guest Jo Carol Pierce for 'an evening filled with poetry, stories (real or otherwise), a few songs and a lot of laughs. Hear about everything from the cocktail mixing airplane pilot to the ocelot in the bedroom. Wear your house-shoes, sip on longnecks and try to help answer the question, Why Lubbock?

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER started its first National Tour and Megan Stern who plays Molly shared some experiences of being in the show and on the road.

Las Casas Foundation in San Antonio, Texas has a new educational program 'Behind the Scenes' and it is lifting the curtain on Broadway shows and more to spark a love of theater in a group of San Antonio teens and thanks to a special workshop.