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The second day of rehearsals for the highly anticipated Andrew Lloyd Webber, Christopher Hampton and Don Black West End musical STEPHEN WARD was marked with a new social media image arriving to christen the occasion, showcasing another glimpse into rehearsals for the politically-inclined, period-set musical.

Classic musical comedy GUYS & DOLLS, international hit WAR HORSE, Tom Stoppard's ARCADIA and a legendary Judi Dench-led production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC top a poll of the finest productions presented in the last half-century by the vaunted National Theatre in London's West End.

NBC has confirmed that it will submit the highly anticipated live TV presentation of Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic family-friendly musical THE SOUND OF MUSIC for Golden Globe and Screen Actor's Guild Award consideration for this calendar year, airing just four days shy of the nomination submission deadline.

The introductory promotional photo of the principal ensemble of the highly anticipated new Tom Kitt & Brian Yorkey musical IF/THEN is now available to view, featuring headliner Idina Menzel as well as co-stars Anthony Rapp, LaChanze and more in a genial group shot.

FX's hit horror anthology series American Horror Story has recently reached its ratings peak thus far with the highly successful third season, subtitled COVEN, and the stars of the series discuss the stately mansion that acts as home to many of the characters on the series in a new featurette.

Popular music icon Barry Manilow reflects on the recent out-of-town tryout of his new musical HARMONY and looks ahead to the future for the project - and his own forthcoming endeavors - as part of a new blog post on his official Facebook page.

Legendary composer and theatrical impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber attended the kick-off of rehearsals for his new West End musical STEPHEN WARD earlier this week and a glimpse at the world's most successful composer in action working alongside director Richard Eyre is now available.

The cast recording for the new Broadway musical FIRST DATE starring Zachary Levi and Krysta Rodriquez is now available for pre-order according to a new Amazon listing.

The very first footage of Broadway and West End star Julian Ovenden in his highly touted new featured role on international hit period soap Downton Abbey is now available to view in a preview just released of the sixth episode of the new season.

Iconic Broadway legend Patti LuPone is set for a season-long arc on the third edition of FX's anthology series AMERICAN HORROR STORY, this year subtitled COVEN, and the creative mastermind behind the show, Ryan Murphy, teases what we can expect from the dynamic diva on the horror hit in the weeks to come.

The stars of the upcoming NBC live TV presentation of Rodgers & Hammerstein's beloved family-friendly musical THE SOUND OF MUSIC have taken to social media to share photos from the rehearsal room as well as interact and comment on the iconic characters they are playing in the piece, as well - stars Carrie Underwood, Laura Benanti, Audra McDonald and executive producer Neil Meron among them.

Today we are spotlighting one of the most hotly anticipated theatrical happenings of 2013, the new musical event A BED AND A CHAIR: A NEW YORK LOVE AFFAIR, showcasing the spectacular songs of Stephen Sondheim in new arrangements by jazz great Wynton Marsalis, served up by some of Broadway's best - Bernadette Peters, Jeremy Jordan and Norm Lewis included.

Popular small screen mainstay Debra Messing recently ended her tenure as headliner of the short-lived NBC musical drama series SMASH, yet the theatre-trained star is setting her sights on making her Broadway debut now that the Broadway-centric show has unfortunately ended after two seasons.

NBC's highly anticipated live TV production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic family-friendly musical THE SOUND OF MUSIC kicked off rehearsals in New York City this week and executive producer Neil Meron has shared some behind the scene sneak peeks of the sights and sounds on set of the new small screen tuner.

A colorful new promotional poster has been released showcasing the stars of Season Five of FOX's hit musical dramedy series GLEE, featuring Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison, Darren Criss and more.

A splashy new promo for the recently premiered Toronto revival of international stage sensation LES MISERABLES has been unveiled, showcasing the dramatic highs, lavish spectacle and musical thrills of the iconic long-running musical, as well as the exciting new stars of this particular production.

Yet another glimpse of the long-awaited reunion of iconic WICKED originators Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth that occurred earlier this month in honor of an exclusive photoshoot for Entertainment Weekly has been revealed, this one depicting the lovely leading ladies sharing a laugh and an embrace much in keeping with their much beloved characters from the mega-hit, long-running musical hit by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman, based on the book by Gregory Maguire.

Unique and sophisticated showbiz musical MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth barrels into movie theaters nationwide next Wednesday, and, before then, a preview of the spectacular performances in the riveting filmed production is now available to view, including an extended look at the show-stopping 'Franklin Shepard, Inc.' as played by West End Charley, Damien Humbley.

Today we are talking to a three-time Laurence Olivier Award-winning actress who has made a major mark on the West End with her peerless string of richly varied performances - ranging from premiere UK productions of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE and PASSION to LADY IN THE DARK, RAGTIME and THE WOMAN IN WHITE, as well as her various solo engagements, who now also excels as a director of theatre and opera, as well - the gifted Maria Friedman. Discussing all aspects of the recent West End production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's anomalous musical experiment MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG - cited by the master himself as the best production of the show to date - and now the fantastic Fathom film presentation of it arriving in movie theaters nationwide (and around the world) on October 23. Detailing the finer points of the reverse-chronological tale of show business ambition and its effects on friendships and relationships, Friedman paints a vivid portrait of her process in bringing the emotionally bracing and musically thrilling stage show to the big screen byway of this passionately played, dramatically captivating and incredibly detailed film preservation. Additionally, Friedman also sheds some light on participating in the Haymarket Theatre production of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG herself as an actress nearly twenty years ago and the effect, if any, that experience has had on her perception of the dense and fiercely idiosyncratic musical now, as a director of the piece. Plus, Friedman also touches upon some of her most celebrated roles to date in other Sondheim shows as well as abundantly imparts her deeply held appreciation and affection for his work and personal friendship in her own life, citing his elemental influence on MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG as well as her career in general. All of that and much, much more awaits!

A unique new contest in honor of the highly anticipated West End bow of the new musical FROM HERE TO ETERNITY has kicked off, featuring a roving mobile landscape appearing around London in an unusual and attention-grabbing new promotion sure to generate further interest in the new show.