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One person who everyone's looked to for comment is the former director of the production who was infamously ousted this April: Julie Taymor. For more than a hundred previews, Taymor led SPIDER-MAN through all of its highs and well-reported lows. During yesterday's Los Angeles theater conference, hosted by Oberlin College professor Roger Copeland, Taymor broke her silence for the first time publicly since her departure.

Broadway veteran Kristin Chenoweth paid a visit to 'Live with Regis & Kelly' on June 15, where she performed a song from her new album, 'I Want Somebody (Bitch About).' Born and raised in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, actress/songstress Kristin Chenoweth goes back to her country music roots with her new album Some Lessons Learned, to be released on SONY MASTERWORKS on Tuesday, September 13. Her debut single, 'I Want Somebody (Bitch About)' is a tongue-in-cheek song about finding unconditional love. View the performance below!

Norman Lasiter makes his return to New York on July 6th when he plays the Metropolitan Room. Norman is joined by his long-time musical director, the renowned Christopher Marlowe, for a show which will feature songs by music's leading composers from both Broadway shows and The Great American Songbook. Connecting the songs will be stories and introductions about the music and Norman's interesting life, and is one of the reasons for his popularity among audiences.

In Act 1, a young lawyer, 'C', has been sent to the home of a client, a ninety-two-year-old woman, 'A', to sort out her finances. 'A', frail, perhaps a bit senile, resists and is of no help to 'C'. Along with 'B', the old woman's matronly paid companion/caretaker, 'C' tries to convince 'A' that she must concentrate on the matters at hand. In 'A's' beautifully appointed bedroom, she prods, discusses and bickers with 'B' and 'C', her captives. She cascades from regal and charming to vicious and wretched as she wonders about and remembers her life: her husband and their cold, passionless marriage; her son and their estrangement. Finally, when recounting her most painful memory, she suffers a stroke.

The Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, NJ has announced their upcoming season. Included in the listings are Broadway regular Bebe Neuwirth, IN THE HEIGHTS, 'The Best of Broadway: The Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber,' and more.

The award-winning York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) presents first two titles in its upcoming Musicals in Mufti Series-the York's acclaimed series of musical theatre gems in staged concert performances.

The Tony® nominated revival of Tom Stoppard's ARCADIA directed by David Leveaux, concludes its limited engagement tonight at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). ARCADIA will have played 73 regular performances and 35 preview performances.

The $7.3 million production, with book by James Goldman and music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, concludes in its final sold-out week in a highly successful six-week run in the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater today. The musical features a cast of 41 and is directed by Eric Schaeffer with choreography by Warren Carlyle and music direction by James Moore, who also conducts the 28-piece Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra.

THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE concludes its limited Broadway run today, as originally announced. The show stars two time Tony Award-winner Donna Murphy and is directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE features book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart and music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler.

Legendary singer Peter Gabriel, founder of the band Genesis and multi-talented writer and filmmaker, is returning to Boston with his 46-piece New Blood Orchestra.

The 5th Avenue Theatre's production of Aladdin features Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed as Aladdin and Jasmine, James Monroe Iglehart as the Genie, and Seattle mainstay Seán G. Griffin as the Sultan. Jonathan Freeman takes the stage to embody the role he originally voiced for the film, the Royal Vizier Jafar. He is joined by comedic favorite Don Darryl Rivera as Iago. Aladdin restores a trio of characters originally conceived by the film's creators: Omar, Babkak, and Kassim, played by Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Brian Gonzales, and Brandon O'Neill, respectively. Check out Courtney Reed, Tia Altinay, Shanna Marie Palmer, and Allysa Shorte performing 'Call Me A Princess' on New Day Northwest below!

If you're looking for a quick roundup of all of this week's events in the theatre world, look no further: here are some of the best news articles that the week had to offer!

Although SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK has seldom stopped making headlines in the past year, the team behind the musical has been all but mum on details regarding their tumultous journey. From recasting, to previews, to delays, and finally opening night - which took place just this Tuesday - there has been more attention focused on the show than any in recent memory.

Amongst the winners were several with Broadway backgrounds: Bill Sherman (composer) and Chris Jackson (lyricist) for Sesame Street's original song 'What I Am' and Willie Reale as a co-executive producer of The Electric Company on PBS.

Eric Schaeffer, Artistic Director of the Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre, previously announced the company's 2011-2012 season, with the visionary company producing two regional premieres and an unprecedented five world premiere works. Schaeffer stated, 'Signature's season is filled with extraordinary surprises, exceptional music, and exciting re-interpretations. With five fascinating world premieres, we once again show our commitment to showcasing bold new works by some of the best artists working today.' Schaeffer continued, 'With Hairspray, God of Carnage, and Xanadu also on tap, we continue to bring audiences reinventions of theatrical experiences that can't be found anywhere else.' Get a first look at the upcoming productions in the teaser below!

Based on the hit 1980 movie and featuring Dolly Parton's original title song and new Tony Award® and Grammy®-nominated score, the all-new national tour of 9 to 5: The Musical punches its timecard at Starlight Theatre for six performances on June 21-26. All shows start at 8 p.m. on Starlight's Jeannette and Jerome Cohen Community Stage.

Le Cirque Invisible, described as 'an enchanting combination of magic, mime, and circus' plays Villa Adriana Theater Festival following successful runs at London's Southbank Centre. With an infectious sense of fun and whimsical grace, Jean-Baptiste Thierrée and Victoria Chaplin mesmerise adults and children alike with sublime illusions and fantastical transformations - fall under their spell.

Oscar-, Golden Globe- and Emmy-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren hosted Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl, kicking off the Bowl's 90th season and featuring the 12th annual Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame ceremony, Friday, June 17, at 8:30 p.m. The evening inducted seven-time Grammy-winning pop music superstar Gloria Estefan, into the Hall of Fame.

Morrison can be seen on GLEE, the genre-defying new musical comedy series. The show follows an optimistic teacher and a malicious cheerleading coach attempts to save McKinley High's Glee Club from obscurity while helping a group of aspiring underdogs realize their true star potential. GLEE is broadcast on Wednesday nights at 9pm on FOX. Currently, he's touring in promotion of his solo album; while in London, Morrison brought out a special guest to perform *NSYNC's 'This I Promise You' - original band member JC Chasez. Check out the performance below!

Rizzo 39 Productions has announced a one night only presentation of Donna/Madonna at the Marsh San Francisco. This new solo show, written and performed by John Paul Karliak, is directed by Tiger Reel and Matthew Craig. Donna/Madonna is set for Tuesday, June 21 at 7:30pm.