Cast members from Broadway shows Chicago, Jersey Boys and The Wedding Singer will join 'American Idol's Constantine Maroulis and 'Broadway Idol' Jacklyn Huberman in the '3rd Annual Broadway Purim Shpiel' at the Hudson Theatre, Monday, March 4, 2007 at 7pm

A starry cast has been assembled for the upcoming national tour of the Broadway hit The Color Purple, which will begin at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre on April 17th, running through July 22nd.

May 24th will mark Frenchie Davis' last performance in Rent, according to the performer's blog.

Dreamgirls star Jennifer Hudson, who plays Effie Melody White in the hit film, has just been announced as the winner of the Best Supporting Actress Oscar

Jennifer Hudson and Eddie Murphy - both of whom may be taking home golden statuettes this Oscar Sunday - will be featured on A&E's 'Breakfast with the Arts' on Sunday morning, February 25th.

Following an inspiring live performance on American Idol tonight, Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 8PM EST (8PM PST tape-delayed) on FOX TV, as well as an interview and performance scheduled to air on The Oprah Winfrey Show Wednesday, February 28, 2007 (check local listings), the producers of THE COLOR PURPLE confirm that American Idol Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino is set to make her Broadway debut in the starring role of Celie beginning Tuesday, April 10, 2007.

Chanteuse Gay Marshall discusses her recent run in the revival of 'Jacques Brel is Alive and Well...'

Catch this Exclusive Sneak Peek of BET's hot new reality show, 'One Night Only' before this episode airs on February 20th. Featured on this episode is Golden Globe, SAG Award-winning and Academy Award Nominee Jennifer Hudson giving a one-on-one coaching session to student performer, Chrishira. You can only see it right here on BroadwayWorld.com!

On February 13th, Hairspray bid a fond farewell to Diana DeGarmo and welcomed film star Alexa Vega, who succeeded DeGarmo as Penny Pingleton

Fantasia Barrino may be the latest 'American Idol' veteran to find work on Broadway, if she is cast as Celie in The Color Purple

The New York radio station WBAI-FM (99.5) has announced that it will offer up a special one-hour broadcast celebrating the current revival of Jaques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris.

The NEFCA (National Endowment for the Cultural Arts) will present the 3rd Annual Broadway Purim Shpiel on March 4th at the Hudson Theatre

The producers of the new production of THE FANTASTICKS, the world's longest running musical, are proud to announce that 'American Idol' Top-Four Finalist, Anthony Fedorov, will step into the role of 'Matt' on Tuesday, May 1, 2007.

Constantine Maroulis guests at the After Party on February 9th

New cast members Jayne Paterson, Constantine Maroulis and Rick Hip-Flores join Robert Cuccioli and Gay Marshall in director Gordon Greenberg's emotional carousel ride

Golden Globe- and SAG Award-winner Jennifer Hudson will cap an upcoming performance at the Academy Awards with a trip to the recording studio for her debut solo album.

David and Ed Mirvish have announced the complete all-Canadian cast of We Will Rock You.

More performers have been added to 'Broadway Backwards 2,' the star-studded benefit that will take place Monday, February 26 at 37 Arts (450 West 37th Street).

The West Bank Café has announces upcoming performances to be presented in The Laurie Beechman Theatre

This November, Kristin Huffman made her Broadway debut as Sarah (flute, piccolo and sax) in John Doyle's production of Company. The actress continues her collection of stories about a 15-year career that has led her to the door of the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

Rosie O'Donnell, Constantine Maroulis, Betty Buckley and an array of stars will take part in the February 26th benefit 'Broadway Backwards 2.'

On Saturday, January 13th, the Palm Springs International Film Festival honored Dreamgirls star Jennifer Hudson with its Breakthrough Performance award

TV One will air 8 episodes of 'David E. Talbert's Backstage,' as actors compete for roles.

On January 8th, Jennifer Hudson stopped by 'The Late Show with David Letterman' at the Ed Sullivan Theatre

Constantine Maroulis joined the cast of Off-Broadway's hit Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris revival on January 9th