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Pan Asian Repertory Theatre, the East Coast's largest producer of Asian-American theatre, has announced it's 35th season which will include a newly re-envisioned production of one of their most successful original musicals, a world premiere of a new play, two new productions showcasing the talents of veteran Asian American artists and a developmental reading series of three new plays focusing on multi-cultural themes.

Broadway Rhythm and Booze, a cabaret series created as a platform to highlight the soulful talents of the Broadway community, will take place on Monday, August 1st at Tillman's Bar & Lounge, 165 West 26th Street (between 6th and 7th avenue), doors open at 7pm, performance begins at 8pm. Tickets are $18 for advance general admission, $25 for advance reserved seating (limited availability), $20 at the door and available atwww.vallinsandmalotke.com or by calling 646-363-6039.

Kirstie Alley was back in the spotlight this year due to her success on 'Dancing with the Stars.' As previously reported, the actress has been vocal about her her desire to take her talents to the Broadway stage in a play. Now according to Deadline.com, Alley is ditching her dreams of starring in a Broadway show to star in a new coedy for ABC titled The Manzani's. As described by Deadline, the show is 'a new take on Roseanne, and stars Alley as a very opinionated wife/mother who, along with her family, the Manzanis, moves to repressed country club town.'

Be transported back to the magical and mythical days of medieval England when Camelot comes to the Sacramento Music Circus August 2-7. Arthur, Guenevere and Lancelot come alive in Lerner and Loewe's inspiring musical of love, intrigue, idealism and magic. Moving ballads such as 'If Ever I Would Leave You,' 'How to Handle a Woman' and 'Camelot' will have audiences tangled in England's most fabled love triangle.

According to published reports, actor Richard Pearson passed away yesterday in a home for retired actors. He was 93 years old.

The Muny has just announced the complete cast for their production of BYE BYE BIRDIE. The production will be led by Lara Teeter who will play Albert Peterson, Andrea Burns playing Rose Alvarez, and Samantha Massell playing Ursula Merkle. The show will feature direction by Paul Blake, musical direction by Sam Davis, and choreography by Kelli Barclary. It runs August 8-14.

Roundabout Theatre Company's Anything Goes star Sutton Foster will be live in-studio at WNBC's 'New York Live' tomorrow between 5-5:30PM on channel 4.

Cape May Stage, South Jersey's premier Equity theatre, is delighted to welcome one of Broadway's hottest performers to the Robert Shackleton Playhouse. Jarrod Spector, who currently stars as Frankie Valli in the Tony, Olivier, & Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, Jersey Boys, will bring his own concert entitled Minor Fall, Major Lift to Cape May Stage on Monday August 29, 2011. This concert is directed by Eric Michael Gillett and features music direction by Adam Ben-David. After more than 1,000 performances in the hit musical Jersey Boys, Jarrod Spector is taking audiences on the ride of HIS lifetime. From 'Star Search' champion to Ivy League dropout and back to Broadway as one of the most iconic rock singers ever - these are the songs and stories of a kid from Philadelphia and his tumultuous relationship with music. In Minor Fall, Major Lift, Cape May Stage audiences can expect to hear such classics as Bobby Darrin's 'Splish Splash', Paul Anka's 'Put Your Head On My Shoulder,' Hall & Oates' 'Kiss On My Lips,' The Beatles' 'Golden Slumbers,' Chicago's 'Inspiration,' Barry Manilow's 'Even Now,' and even Led Zeppelin's 'Rock and Roll.'

According to published reports, stage and screen star Alec Baldwin has signed on to host Saturday Night Live for a record-breaking 16th time. Baldwin will host the premiere of this 37th season.

Paper Mill Playhouse just announced the cast for its season opener, the premiere of a new Disney stage musical, Newsies. Revolutionary newsie Jack Kelly will be portrayed by Jeremy Jordan of Broadway's West Side Story and Rock of Ages. Tony® Award nominee John Dossett will play newspaper giant Joseph Pulitzer. The show begins performances on Thursday, September 15. The official press opening is scheduled for Sunday, September 25.

Are You Lonesome Tonight? Well, you won't be if you Make the World Go Away with Tom Tayback and the Daddy O's at Canyon Moon Theatre! The rafters will Shake, Rattle and Roll as the audience goes Crazy listening to the Golden Oldies of the 50's and 60's come alive!

Broadway veteran and GLEE star Lea Michele recetly chatted with Harpers Bazaar about everything from post-GLEE plans to adapting to her looks. Michele revealed, 'It's my nature. People have to tell me to slow down. I plan on playing every role on Broadway. I want to do Evita. I want to do Sweeney Todd with [Glee costar] Chris Colfer. We want to do Wicked. I'll be Elphaba and he wants to play ‘Guy-linda.' I want to do movies, make music. Glee is only the beginning.'

Under the Streetlamp, a group that features Jersey Boys stars Michael Ingersoll, Shonn Wiley, Michael Cunio and Christopher Kale Jones, will give a concert at Merrivillee Indiana's Star Plaza Theatre on August 20 at 8 PM. The event will be filmed and later featured on PBS!

Due to overwhelming demand, the Producers of SILENCE! The Musical today put a new block of tickets on sale through September 24th. Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris head the cast of SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, with book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction and choreography by Christopher Gattelli. The production opened to rave reviews on July 9th at Theatre 80, located at 80 St. Marks Place (between First & Second Avenue). Also featured in the cast of SILENCE! The Musical are Callan Bergmann, Stephen Bienskie, Harry Bouvy, Ashlee Dupré, Deidre Goodwin, Jeff Hiller, Howard Kaye, and Lucia Spina. Music Supervisor is Mark Hartman, with orchestrations by Brian J. Nash.

Starring Tony winner Katie Finneran, I HATE MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER (Working Title) is a new multi-camera comedy about two best friends who are single moms struggling to raise their difficult and over-privileged teenage daughters. Check out a preview and a still from the new show below!

The Concerts at Tudor City Greens is sponsoring a songwriting contest of songs celebrating New York's parks and green spaces, and the different roles they play in the lives of New Yorkers. THe jury will incude: Neil Sedaka, Amanda McBroom, Ann Hamton Callaway, Michael John LaChiusa, David Friedman, and Matt Parillo.

Broadway favorite Kristin Chenoweth recently sang the National Anthem at a NASCAR event. Click below to her her belt it out!

Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Mario Cantone, Scott Adsit, Joy Behar, Tovah FeldshuhEmmy Nominee and Drama Desk Winner Eugene Pack, Drama Desk Winner Dayle Reyfel and more will make an appearance at Guild Hall for CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY. The performance will take place on Friday, August 26 at 7pm and 9:30pm.

GLEE might not be back in full swing until Septeber, but the cast is already busy promoting the fourth season. Diana Agron and Cory Monteith, who play on-again off-again couple on the show, recently visited 'The Late Show' and 'Late Night with JImmy Fallon' respectively. Click below to see what they had to say!

BOOK OF MORMON star Josh Gad recenty stopped by the Gayle King Show, where he chatted about fatherhood. Check out his appearance by clicking below!