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Kritzerland to Release AND THE WORLD GOES ROUND Studio Cast Recording 2-CD Set This Fall

Kritzerland is proud to present a new Studio Cast Recording 2-CD set: AND THE WORLD GOES ROUND, The Songs of Kander and Ebb. This is the World Premiere Recording of the complete show!
BWW Reviews: FLASHDANCE: THE MUSICAL -Plenty of Flash and Dance, But No Heat or Grit, at Hershey

FLASHDANCE: THE MUSICAL is a neat, sanitary, emotionless version of the 1983 classic movie. It's not quite ready for prime time.
BWW Reviews: FLASHDANCE Brings Back the Excess of the 1980s

Remember 1980s pop culture? Loud, garish and a bit tawdry? "Flashdance - The Musical" brings back all the tacky excess of that decade.
Photo Coverage: 10th Anniversary Special - Linda Lenzi's Favorite Photos

As BroadwayWorld.com continues to celebrate the site's landmark 10th anniversary, with a variety of special features, today we're turning our spotlight on the wonderful photography of Linda Lenzi.
Photo Flash: First Look at Emma Radwick, Robert J. Townsend and More in SDMT's CHICAGO

San Diego Musical Theatre presents its production of Kander & Ebb's "Chicago", February 15-March 3 at the Birch North Park Theatre! The show is Directed by Ron Kellum, Choreographed by Randy Slovacek with Musical Direction by Don LeMaster. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with San Diego Musical Theatre's CHICAGO

San Diego Musical Theatre presents the first production of its 2013 season, Kander and Ebb's CHICAGO, at the Birch North Park Theatre, beginning with a preview February 15, opening February 16, and running through March 3rd, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a look at the cast in rehearsal below!
STAGE TUBE: Meet the Cast, Director and Choreographer of SDMT's CHICAGO

San Diego Musical Theatre announces the first production of their 2013 season, Kander and Ebb's CHICAGO, at the Birch North Park Theatre, beginning with a preview February 15, opening February 16, and running through March 3rd, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the director, choreographer and cast below!
San Diego Musical Theatre Presents CHICAGO at Birch North Park Theatre, 2/15-3/3

San Diego Musical Theatre announces the first production of their 2013 season, Kander and Ebb's CHICAGO, at the Birch North Park Theatre, beginning with a preview February 15, opening February 16, and running through March 3rd, 2013.
Joshua Henry Joins Cast of COTTON CLUB PARADE at New York City Center, 11/14-18

Joshua Henry will join Amber Riley ("Glee"), Jared Grimes and Adriane Lenox in New York City Center's acclaimed production of Cotton Club Parade, returning for seven performances from November 14-18, 2012. (Mr. Henry replaces the previously announced Brandon Victor Dixon. Mr. Dixon is no longer available due to scheduling conflicts.) Conceived by Jack Viertel and presented under the auspices of City Center's Tony Award-winning Encores! series, Cotton Club Parade will once again be directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle, with music direction by Jazz at Lincoln Center Artistic Director Wynton Marsalis. The show will feature the Jazz at Lincoln Center All Stars under the direction of Daryl Waters.
GLEE's Amber Riley to Star Opposite Brandon Victor Dixon, Jared Grimes and Adriane Lenox in City Center's COTTON CLUB PARADE November 14-18

Amber Riley ("Glee") joins original cast members Brandon Victor Dixon, Jared Grimes and Adriane Lenox in New York City Center's acclaimed production of Duke Ellington's Cotton Club Parade, returning to City Center for seven performances from November 14-18, 2012. Conceived by Jack Viertel and presented under the auspices of City Center's Tony Award-winning Encores! series, Cotton Club Parade will once again be directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle, with music direction by Jazz at Lincoln Center Artistic Director Wynton Marsalis. The show will feature the Jazz at Lincoln Center All Stars under the direction of Daryl Waters.
BABY IT'S YOU to Perform at Shirelles' High School, 8/7

The cast of Broadway's Golden Oldie's musical, BABY IT'S YOU!, will perform at a fundraising event benefitting Passaic High School on Sunday August 7, at 7:30pm. Florence Greenberg's daughter, Mary Jane, first saw the four singers that her mother would make into the Shirelles at a talent show in the auditorium of Passaic High School, and in honor of that historic event the BABY IT'S YOU! cast will be performing numbers from the Broadway musical that chronicles the meteoric rise of the legendary girl group. The benefit will take place in the newly refurbished auditorium of Passaic High School (170 Paulison Avenue, Passaic, NJ) and will also feature a performance by the Passaic High School Band and a special Q&A with the cast of BABY IT'S YOU!. Tickets are $20 at the door and 100% of the proceeds will benefit a performing arts scholarship fund for a deserving Passaic High School Student.
BABY IT'S YOU to Perform at Shirelles' High School, 8/7

The cast of Broadway's Golden Oldie's musical, BABY IT'S YOU!, will perform at a fundraising event benefitting Passaic High School on Sunday August 7, at 7:30pm. Florence Greenberg's daughter, Mary Jane, first saw the four singers that her mother would make into the Shirelles at a talent show in the auditorium of Passaic High School, and in honor of that historic event the BABY IT'S YOU! cast will be performing numbers from the Broadway musical that chronicles the meteoric rise of the legendary girl group. The benefit will take place in the newly refurbished auditorium of Passaic High School (170 Paulison Avenue, Passaic, NJ) and will also feature a performance by the Passaic High School Band and a special Q&A with the cast of BABY IT'S YOU!. Tickets are $20 at the door and 100% of the proceeds will benefit a performing arts scholarship fund for a deserving Passaic High School Student.
STAGE TUBE: Ladies from BABY IT'S YOU! Cover 'Firework' for July 4th!

Inspired by the true story of Florence Greenberg, the woman who in the late 1950's took the male-dominated music industry by storm, BABY IT'S YOU! is a new Broadway musical conceived by Floyd Mutrux, directed by Floyd Mutrux and Sheldon Epps, and written by Tony nominated book writers Mutrux and Colin Escott, the team behind Broadway's Million Dollar Quartet. BABY IT'S YOU! stars 2011 Tony Award nominee Beth Leavel, Allan Louis and Geno Henderson in a cast of 12 that features Erica Ash, Kelli Barrett, Kyra Da Costa, Erica Dorfler, Jahi A. Kearse, Barry Pearl, Christina Sajous, Crystal Starr and Brandon Uranowitz. In the video below, the ladies who play the Shirelles celebrate the Fourth of July with a cover of Katy Perry's 'Firework.'
STAGE TUBE: BABY IT'S YOU! Ladies Cover Rihanna!

Inspired by the true story of Florence Greenberg, the woman who in the late 1950's took the male-dominated music industry by storm, BABY IT'S YOU! is a new Broadway musical conceived by Floyd Mutrux, directed by Floyd Mutrux and Sheldon Epps, and written by Tony nominated book writers Mutrux and Colin Escott, the team behind Broadway's Million Dollar Quartet. BABY IT'S YOU! stars 2011 Tony Award nominee Beth Leavel, Allan Louis and Geno Henderson in a cast of 12 that features Erica Ash, Kelli Barrett, Kyra Da Costa, Erica Dorfler, Jahi A. Kearse, Barry Pearl, Christina Sajous, Crystal Starr and Brandon Uranowitz.
Photo Coverage: Original Shirelles Singer Shirley Alston Reeves Visits BABY IT'S YOU!

The original lead singer of The Shirelles, Shirley Alston Reeves, attended Broadway's Baby It's You! yesterday, June 14, and made a special curtain call announcement that she will be giving special post-show concerts from Tuesday July 19th - Friday July 22nd. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the special announcement and brings you photo coverage below!
TV: Original Lead Singer of The Shirelles Announces Post-Show BABY IT'S YOU Concerts

The original lead singer of The Shirelles, Shirley Alston Reeves, attends Broadway's Baby It's You! and made a special curtain call announcement that she will be giving special post-show concerts from Tuesday July 19th - Friday July 22nd.
BABY IT'S YOU Album Released Today

The original cast recording of the new Broadway musical BABY IT'S YOU! will be released by Universal Music Group's Verve label, and produced by legendary music producer Richard Perry and associated produced by Rahn Coleman in New York City between Sunday, April 17 and Monday, April 25, 2011. BABY IT'S YOU! will be in stores everywhere Tuesday, June 14, 2011. Pre-order available at Amazon. BABY IT'S YOU! began previews Saturday, March 26, at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street), and opens Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at 6:30pm. Inspired by the true story of Florence Greenberg, the woman who in the late 1950's took the male-dominated music industry by storm, BABY IT'S YOU! is conceived by Floyd Mutrux, directed by Floyd Mutrux and Sheldon Epps, and written by Tony nominated book writers Mutrux and Colin Escott, the team behind Broadway's MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, with musical supervision and arrangements by Rahn Coleman, orchestrations by Don Sebesky and musical direction by Shelton Becton.
Photo Coverage: The Friars Foundation Applause Awards

The Friars Foundation is an important contributor to the Performing Arts. Academia recognizes the Friars Foundation as an upfront organization due to their activist scholarship programs. Nine universities with solid performing arts departments have granted scholarships to qualified students. Over the past decade the Friars Foundation has been responsible for 360 Performing Arts scholarships. Many of these students are now employed on Broadway, Hollywood and wherever stages are being prepared for performances.
BABY IT'S YOU! Adds Friday Matinees to Summer Schedule

BABY IT'S YOU! is proud to kick off the summer by starting your weekend early with special Friday 2pm matinees. Beginning the week of June 12, the playing schedule for BABY IT'S YOU! will be Tuesdays at 7pm, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8pm,with matinees Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 2pm and Sundays at 3pm. Tickets for BABY IT'S YOU! range from $48.50 - $126.50, and available at the Broadhurst Theatre box office (235 West 44th Street) or at Telecharge.com (212-239-6200).
Photo Coverage: Celebs Celebrate 2011 MTC Spring Gala

Manhattan Theatre Club presented their annual Spring Gala last night, May 16, a special evening highlighting some of Broadway's most exciting shows, on Monday, May 16 at Gotham Hall. MTC's artistic director Lynne Meadow directed the evening, which was hosted by Tate Donovan (Good People) and Lily Rabe (The American Plan). The gala featured performances from the hit shows Baby It's You!, Catch Me If You Can, MTC's upcoming production of Master Class, Memphis, Rain, and Wicked. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below.

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