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Butler, Dratch, Rubin-Vega and More Set for 'The Pink Campaign on Broadway' Benefit 5/4
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2009

The Young Professionals Committee of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, New York City Affiliate will present The Pink Campaign on Broadway at the American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd St). This one-night only event will take place on Monday, May 4, 2009 and will be an inspirational Broadway benefit performance filling the stage with original music and theatre that explores the ways in which breast cancer touches people's lives.

Marin Shakespeare Company To Host SHAKESPEAREAN IDOL Murder Mystery Dinner 5/2
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2009

Marin Shakespeare Company is set to present ?Shakespearean Idol' Murder Mystery Dinner on Saturday, May 2. The event will take place at 6:30 pm at The Seafood Peddler's Palm Ballroom (100 Yacht Club Drive, San Rafael). Tickets cost $100 per person (includes dinner).

Photo Flash: 'THE HIGH PRIESTESS OF DARK ALLEY' Re-opening Red Carpet
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 1, 2009

On Wednesday, April 29th, 'The High Priestess of Dark Alley' by Jackie Alexander, celebrated the re-opening of the production with an invite-only red carpet event at the Billie Holiday Theatre in Brooklyn, NY. Celebrities in attendance included, the legendary Ms. Ruby Dee, Model/Actress Liris Crosse, Actor Nasser Metcalfe, American Idol Alumni Anwar Robinson, Actor/Basketball Player DeMarco Majors, Wrestler Brimstone, Image Director Alexander and Actress Nicole Allen, just to name a few.

Cynthia Nixon Joins 'Pink Campaign on Broadway' Benefit 5/4
by Eddie Varley - April 28, 2009

Star of stage and screen, Cynthia Nixon, has joined the cast of The Pink Campaign on Broadway - an inspirational Broadway benefit performance filling the stage with original music and theatre that explores the ways in which breast cancer touches people's lives. Other new additions to the evening include actors Will Rogers ('Gossip Girl,' From Up Here) and Charles Shaughnessy (Urinetown, 'The Nanny') and directors Michael Berresse ([title of show]) and Marc Bruni (White Christmas).


Degarmo, Espinosa, Porter & More Join Atlanta's 'BROADWAY DREAMS FOUNDATION' Summer Intensive 6/1 - 6/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 28, 2009

THE BROADWAY DREAMS FOUNDATION (BDF) will return to Atlanta, Georgia Monday, June 1 through Saturday, June 6, 2009 to host their fourth annual BDF Summer Performing Arts Intensive program. The goal of the non-profit organization is to bring young talent closer to their Broadway dreams, regardless of their financial status, through an intensive week-long Broadway training program lead by some of Broadway's brightest stars.

Fantasia Barrino Reprises Her Role In Chicago's THE COLOR PURPLE 9/2-9/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 28, 2009

The producers of THE COLOR PURPLE are proud to announce that American Idol Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino will reprise her starring role of Celie for the Chicago Engagement. Returning to its debut home of Chicago, THE COLOR PURPLE will make its home at The Arie Crown Theater for two weeks, September 2 -13, 2009. Tickets

John Lloyd Young Among Roster for Gibson's 'ELECTRIC YOUTH' Benefit at 88's Cabaret on 4/28
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2009

An Evening of Electric Youth, will be held at La Boheme in West Hollywood on April 28th, beginning at 7 pm. The evening is a benefit event for the Gibson Girl Foundation with live performances, a silent auction and dinner.

A CHORUS LINE With Lorenzo Lamas Comes To Ogunquit Playhouse 5/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 27, 2009

Kicking off the season is the -One Singular Sensation? A Chorus Line, on stage May 21th through June 13th. Handsome Hollywood heart throb Lorenzo Lamas makes his triumphant return to the Ogunquit Playhouse to star as Zach in this ground-breaking musical (Lorenzo made his stage debut during the Playhouse production of the King and Iin 2007).

Salonga to Perform at EWP 43rd Anniv Visionary Awards, Yu & Quest Crew Honored
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2009

East West Players (EWP), the nation's premier Asian American theatre, announces a special performance by Filipina Broadway Star Lea Salonga at the 43rd Anniversary Visionary Award Dinner & Silent Auction. EWP also happily announces two newly confirmed honorees, Academy Award winning director Jessica Yu and MTV's America's Best Dance Crew winner Quest Crew. Yu and Quest Crew will join Actor John Cho and the California Community Foundation as this year's 43rd Anniversary's honorees. The award winning event will take place at the Hilton Universal City on Monday, April 27, 2009. Proceeds from the event will benefit East West Players' educational and artistic programs.

Jerry Mitchell Talks 'PEEP SHOW' with OUT Mag
by Eddie Varley - April 24, 2009

Broadway director, choreographer and BWW favorite Jerry Mitchell is profiled in the Las Vegas Sun has he puts the finishing touches on his new Vegas production 'Peepshow,' which premieres Monday at Planet Hollywood.

PEEP SHOW Las Vegas: Is It Worth A Look?
by Ellen Sterling - April 29, 2009

Jerry Mitchell Brings His Las Vegas Creation to Planet Hollywood With Mel B and Kelly Monaco.

'IDOL' Osmond Joins Bean & Smith in Title Role of PCLO's 'JOSEPH'
by Eddie Varley - April 24, 2009

Fresh off his appearance on 'American Idol,' David Osmond will help kick-off Pittsburgh CLO's 63rd Summer Season in the title role of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, playing May 26 through June 7 at the Benedum Center, located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District.

Hudson & Thicke Tour Hits Fox Theater 4/23
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2009

Jennifer Hudson has announced that she'll be kicking off her first solo tour. Hudson and R&B singer Robin Thicke will co-headline a five-week tour which will kick off April 2 in Philadelphia and concludes May 8 in Houston. The Concert will play the Fox Theater Thursday, April 23rd 8 PM.

10th Annual YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX Held 4/17-22 At Skirball, Open To Public
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2009

Three hundred of the best young dancers ages 9 to 19 from across America and around the globe will descend on New York City for a week this spring to compete for $250,000 in scholarships and coveted spots with leading dance companies worldwide at the 10th annual YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX, to be held from April 17 to 22, 2009 at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place, at Washington Square South) and New York City Center (130 W. 56 St.) in Manhattan.

'IDOL' Star Fantasia Set for New VH1 Reality Series
by Eddie Varley - April 16, 2009

The nine-time Grammy nominee received a series commitment from the network for a show, as yet untitled, that will premiere in early 2010 reports the Hollywood Reporter.

Butler, Dratch, Rubin-Vega and More Set for 'The Pink Campaign on Broadway' Benefit 5/4
by Charlie Piane - April 15, 2009

The Young Professionals Committee of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, New York City Affiliate will present The Pink Campaign on Broadway at the American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd St). This one-night only event will take place on Monday, May 4, 2009 and will be an inspirational Broadway benefit performance filling the stage with original music and theatre that explores the ways in which breast cancer touches people's lives.

THE COLOR PURPLE's LaToya London To Sing National Anthem At The 4/15 Detroit Tigers Game
by Reynard Loki - April 14, 2009

LaToya London, star of the Broadway smash hit The Color Purple and former American Idol contestant is set to sing the national athem prior to the start of the Detroit Tigers game versus the Chicago White Sox. The game will take place on Wednesday, April 15th at 1:00 pm at Comerica Park (2100 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201).

'Back to Bacharach and David' to Have Run at Music Box April 15 - May 17
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2009

March 2, 2009 Los Angeles - The Off-Broadway hit ?Back to Bacharach and David? will have a short 23 performance engagement at The Music Box @ Fonda April 15 to May 17 (opening April 19).

PRINT VS. BLOG Talk With Ortega, Dobkin, Cohen Added To Lineup At 92YTribeca
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 14, 2009

92YTribeca adds events: 4/30: Talk | ONLINE CULTURAL JOURNALISM Wed, Apr 22, 9 pm, $10 advance / $15 door THE MANHATTAN MONOLOGUE SLAM

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Lands At Bob Carr PAC 4/14
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2009

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the most fantasmagorical Broadway musical in the history of everything, flies into Orlando's Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre beginning April 14 for eight performances only! Tickets start at $37.00 and go on sale Friday, February 27 at 10:00a.m. at the SunTrust Broadway Across America - Orlando Box Office (301 E. Pine Street), Amway Arena Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations. Online purchases can be made at www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com. To charge-by-phone call 1-800-982-2787. Group orders for 20 or more may be placed by calling (407) 423-9999 x17 or (800) 950-4647.

Clarkson, Common, Lady GaGa Set For GRAMMY Celebration Concert Tour, Lewis To DJ
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 13, 2009

The Recording Academy and T-Mobile Sidekick announced the full lineup for the second GRAMMY Celebration Concert Tour Presented By T-Mobile Sidekick that includes some of today's most talented and recognizable musical acts including Natasha Bedingfield, Kelly Clarkson, Common, Estelle, Lady GaGa, Leona Lewis, LL Cool J, N.E.R.D., Katy Perry and Gavin Rossdale. In addition, the resident DJ for the entire tour will be recording artist and 'American Idol' runner-up Blake Lewis.

Jennifer Hudson Set for 'IDOL' Return on 4/15
by Eddie Varley - April 10, 2009

EW.com is reporting that Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson's recently taped 'American Idol' performance will air on the April 15th edition of the FOX hit program.

Broadway Blogs - Rock of Ages Review Roundup and More...
by BWW News Desk - April 8, 2009

Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Wednesday, April 8, 2009.


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