'American Idol' Season Five winner, Taylor Hicks, made his Broadway debut when he joined the cast of GREASE in the role of 'Teen Angel' on Friday, June 6, 2008 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

Five of Broadway's Tony-nominated musicals will be showcased to a national TV audience when top morning talker 'Live with Regis and Kelly' airs 'Broadway Week 2008' June 9-13, 2008.

The producers of the Tony Award nominated new Broadway production of GREASE are proud to announce that 'American Idol' Season Five winner, Taylor Hicks, will make his Broadway debut when he joins the cast in the role of 'Teen Angel' on Friday, June 6, 2008 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.http://www.broadwayworld.com/contests.cfm http://www.broadwayworld.com/contests.cfm

Radio Broadway has just announced that Constantine Maroulis will be guest starring on 'The Hits of 1958' which will be presented at The Town Hall on Monday, June 30 at 8 p.m.

Last night, May 28th 2008 BeBe Winans visited the cast and crew of the The Little Mermaid.

LaKisha Jones, a stand-out on American Idol season six, will be performing at the 2008 Governor's Service Awards on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at the Fox Theatre in Detroit.

The producers of the Tony Award nominated new Broadway production of GREASE are proud to announce that 'American Idol' Season Five winner, Taylor Hicks, will make his Broadway debut when he joins the cast in the role of 'Teen Angel' on Friday, June 6, 2008 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.http://www.broadwayworld.com/contests.cfm http://www.broadwayworld.com/contests.cfm

This July 4, New Concert Host Jimmy Smits Invites You To A Capitol Fourth: America's Biggest Birthday Party Live From the U.S. Capitol.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party and TheaterMania.com presented the Jeremy Schonfeld OFFICIAL CD RELEASE PARTY FOR 37 NOTEBOOKS Monday, May 5, 2008 at 7:00pm, as part of the long-running, critically-heralded and popular concert series Broadway at Birdland. 37 Notebooks features some of Broadway's hottest vocal talents, many of whom will be onstage with Schonfeld to celebrate the album's release, including: Luther Creek ('Flight of the Conchords'); Julie Danao-Salkin ('Lennon'); Jarrod Emick (Tony Award Winner for 'Damn Yankees'); Donnie Kehr ('Jersey Boys'); Lauren Kennedy ('Spamalot'); Kate Shindle ('Legally Blonde'); Amy Spanger ('Kiss Me, Kate'); Tracie Thoms ('Rent: The Movie'); and Natalie Weiss (American Idol). Also contributing to the album are: Shoshana Bean ('Wicked'); Julia Murney ('Wicked'); and Adam Pascal ('Rent').

'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' to launch national tour on November 18th.

REVIEW: The First National Tour of The Color Purple lands for 3 weeks at Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre.

Curt Columbus' new musical is perfectly entertaining and packs an unexpected emotional punch.

Village Theatre announces the cast for AIDA, the exhilarating pop-rock powerhouse by Elton John and Tim Rice, on stage May 14 - July 6, 2008 in Issaquah and July 11 - 27, 2008 in Everett.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party , announced the JEREMY SCHONFELD OFFICIAL CD RELEASE PARTY FOR 37 NOTEBOOKS Monday, May 5, 2008 at 7:00pm, as part of the long-running, critically-heralded and popular concert series Broadway at Birdland.

Only 'Extra' caught up with Broadway's real-life Phantom of the Opera near New York's Majestic Theater where he critiqued David Cook's American Idol performance!

THE CONTEST HAS CONCLUDED! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED!

According to recent reports, 'High School Musical' star Ashely Tisdale is currently setting up a first look deal with 'American Idol' producers Freemantle Media North America.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party and TheaterMania.com, the leading source for exclusive theater information and live-events tickets nationwide, are proud to announce the JEREMY SCHONFELD OFFICIAL CD RELEASE PARTY FOR 37 NOTEBOOKS Monday, May 5, 2008 at 7:00pm, as part of the long-running, critically-heralded and popular concert series Broadway at Birdland.

BroadwayWorld brings you this special exclusive webisode featuring American Idol and Broadway Star - Clay Aiken as he talks about Spamalot and recording his latest CD. Click now to watch!

WABC-7 TV PRESENTS'BROADWAY BACKSTAGE: SPRING PREVIEW' AIRING SATURDAY, MARCH 29th 7:30PM-8:00 PM

On Tuesday, March 25, Monty Python's SPAMLAOT will welcome its newest knight, Bradley Dean to the cast of the funniest show in the universe. Dean will assume the roles of Sir Dennis Galahad, The Black Knight, et al.

BroadwayWorld.com's TV host Haviland Stillwell is moonlighting for BroadwayWorld.com, covering the latest R Family Vacation cruise! 'Spring Break on the Mexican Riviera' is the cruise line's first trip to Mexico! For more information on R Family Vacations, including details on their upcoming Summer Cruise, click here!

Tony Award-winning star of Hairspray, Marissa Jaret Winokur, will be one of the contestants this season on 'Dancing with the Stars.' When news broke of her involvement, she couldn't wait to share that experience with BroadwayWorld.com and its readers. Marissa will be checking in from now until she wins (YAY!) or is eliminated (BOO!) with exclusive photos and a glimpse into what's going on as she takes on the other celebrities in the ultimate 'dance off!'

NEW THIS WEEK: News of CENTERSTAGE, CCBC Catonsville! A New BEST BET! Plus audition notices and more!