The Corsair Photos Page 9 - Broadway

Fidelity FutureStage enabled over 600 NYC students from 10 different public schools to get a real view into the world of Broadway theater. Students learn firsthand from industry professionals about acting, playwriting, directing and all the behind-the-scenes production. Each of the participating schools also had a play that was selected to represent them at the gala finale performed by the students.The Fidelity FutureStage Finale took place at New World Stages June 2nd and 3rd.

Papermill presents 'Little Shop of Horrors.'

This week, the current Miss America, Kirsten Haglund, made an appearance at Nunsense Jamboree in her home state at Rochester, Michigan's Meadow Brook Theatre, where 1955's Miss America (and frequent Nunsense star) Lee Meriwether is performing in Nunsense Jamboree.

On Wednesday, June 4 at 4pm there was a CD signing celebrating ANNIE: The 30th Anniversary Cast Recording (Time Life) at Virgin Megastore Times Square.

Coffee Cup (a theatre co.) presents the World Premiere of 'Standing Clear', a comedy about the distance we put between us on the subway.

Michael Musto, of the Village Voice, was the special guest for HAPPY SUNSHINE KUNG FU FLOWER at The Zipper Factory, on May 31.

Theatreworks USA presents 'The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks.'

Babel Theatre Productions presents the world premiere of James Carmichael's 'Stomp and Shout' (an' Work it All Out) directed by Geordie Broadwater.

Yesterday there was a ribbon-cutting ceremony at HERE Arts Center.

On Monday, June 2, The Paley Center for Media hosted a tribute to the composer Charles Strouse on the occasion of his eightieth birthday. The event, 'Applause Applause: A Tribute to Charles Strouse,' featured rare television footage; a live piano performance by Strouse and Andrea McArdle (who created the title role in the original cast of the Broadway musical Annie); and a panel discussion about his life and work moderated by Paley Center president Pat Mitchell. Peter Filichia (Theatre critic, The New Jersey Star-Ledger; Author Let's Put on a Musical: How to Choose the Right Show for Your Theater) was on the panel. Friends in the audience included Thomas Meehan (Tony award-winning writer), and Martin Charnin (Tony award-winning lyricist and director). Strouse is best known for his many Broadway shows (including Bye Bye Birdie, Golden Boy, Applause, Annie, and Rags) and his music for film and television-most notably the iconic theme song from All in the Family. ALL PHOTOS BY PHILIP KESSLER.

Intiman Theatre continues its 2008 season with the world premiere of Namaste Man, an autobiographical play written and performed by actor Andrew Weems.

DON'T QUIT YOUR NIGHT JOB, the critically acclaimed comedy variety show featuring a revolving cast of Broadway's brightest performing without a net, welcomed the Spring at their monthly home The Zipper Factory (336 West 37th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues) on Thursday, May 29 at 11:30pm. Tickets are $20.00 and proceeds go to benefit Wendy Wasserstein's TDF/Open Doors program.

America's only honor recognizing excellence in dance on both stage and film, the Fred & Adele Astaire Awards honored some of the greatest talents in dance on Monday, June 2nd.

MCC Theater presents the World Premiere of Neil LaBute's bristling new comic drama 'reasons to be pretty' directed by Terry Kinney.

'The Secret Fall of Constance Wilde' by Thomas Kilroy and directed by Marcela Lorca open June 6th.

The York Theatre Company presents 'Minnie's Boys.'

Broadway Bares 18 photo preview.

MCC Theater presents the World Premiere of Neil LaBute's bristling new comic drama 'reasons to be pretty.'

'Norman's Ark' is an unprecedented production that includes over 100 children from all over greater Los Angeles.

The Dicapo Children's Chorus performs two concerts and a fully staged music revue each season. Under the supervision of Director Diane Martindale, the children, who come from public and private schools in the greater New York area, are exposed to a rich and varied musical curriculum as well as an authentic theatre environment.