The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!), the acclaimed off Broadway hit by Eric Rockwell and Joanne Bogart that has played to sold-out houses across the United Stages, in Canada and on London's West End, will return to New York for a one-night-only performance, on Wednesday, July 8 at 7:30pm.

Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Monday, June 29, 2009.

Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director; Ellen Richard, Executive Director) will conclude its 30th Anniversary mainstage season with the New York premiere of VANITIES, a new musical written by Jack Heifner, featuring music and lyrics by David Kirshenbaum, directed by Judith Ivey.

Celebrate the Fourth of July by seeing the fireworks... on Broadway! The new 'Broadway on the Fourth' program allows you to purchase discounted show tickets to some of the best shows on Broadway. Orchestra/Front Mezzanine seating for 8 Broadway shows is available at the low price of $59. The offer is valid for performances taking place June 29 through July 10, 2009.

Jaradoa Theater is concluding its limited engagement of the new musical SHAFRIKA, THE WHITE GIRL this Sunday, June 28 at the Dimson Theatre at The Vineyard, 108 East 15th Street (between Union Square East & Irving Place). Performances began on June 12, with rave reviews following the June 21 opening.

Jaradoa Theater presents SHAFRIKA, THE WHITE GIRL, a new musical, June 12 through June 28 at the Vineyard Theatre, 108 East 15th Street (between Union Square East & Irving Place). Opening night is Sunday, June 21 at 7 p.m. Written by Anika Larsen, SHAFRIKA, THE WHITE GIRL is co-conceived and directed by April Nickell.

The New Group proudly presents the US premiere of Ian Bruce's thrilling drama Groundswell as the third production in its 2008-2009 season. Directed by Scott Elliott, this production plays a limited Off-Broadway run May 4 - June 27 at The New Group @ Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street), with Official Opening Night on Monday, May 18 at 8:00 PM.

Celebrate the Fourth of July by seeing the fireworks... on Broadway! The new 'Broadway on the Fourth' program allows you to purchase discounted show tickets to some of the best shows on Broadway. Orchestra/Front Mezzanine seating for 8 Broadway shows is available at the low price of $59. The offer is valid for performances taking place June 29 through July 10, 2009.

At a celebratory event today, New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA), in partnership with Broadway Across America, announced that after a four year absence from New Orleans, Broadway theater will return to the City in October 2009.

Jaradoa Theater is concluding its limited engagement of the new musical SHAFRIKA, THE WHITE GIRL this Sunday, June 28 at the Dimson Theatre at The Vineyard, 108 East 15th Street (between Union Square East & Irving Place). Performances began on June 12, with rave reviews following the June 21 opening.

Gerard Alessandrini (creator, writer and director) and Philip George (director) will bring their multi-award winning satirical musical, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, for a limited run only at the Menier Chocolate Factory from 25 June to 13 September, with press night on 02 July. The show, which last month wrapped up its record-breaking 27-year run in New York makes its first visit to London in 10 years.

Why travel all the way to New York to see the latest Broadway musicals when you can enjoy them right here in the Bay Area? Diablo Actors' Ensemble's raises the temperature with 'Broadway Heat,' a musical revue of the hottest shows currently on Broadway from July 17 - August 9 at its intimate theater in Walnut Creek.

'Grey's Anatomy' star Chandra Wilson has stepped into the celebrated role of Matron 'Mama' Morton, the reigning cellblock diva of the smash hit musical CHICAGO. Chandra Wilson has joined the production for a four-week limited engagement which began, Monday, June 8th. She will perform in the production through Sunday, July 5, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there as she welcomed 'Grey's Anatomy' creator Shonda Rhimes backstage after the Monday June 22nd performance!

Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Monday, June 22, 2009.

There will be a panel discussion on Diversity in the Arts, sponsored by R.Evolucion Latina, following the performance Tonight, June 22 at 8 p.m. SHAFRIKA's choreographer Luis Salgado is the Founder and Director of R.Evolucion Latina, a collective of artists and activists committed to empowering the artistic community in order to inspire growth within the Latino Community through collaboration, productions, educational and support programs.

MEMPHIS, an original Broadway musical, will open Monday, October 19, 2009 at the Shubert Theatre (225 W. 44th Street) following critically-acclaimed and sold-out engagements at La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre. Previews begin on Wednesday, September 23, 2009.

Jaradoa Theater is currently presenting SHAFRIKA, THE WHITE GIRL, a new musical, through June 28 at the Dimson Theatre at The Vineyard , 108 East 15th Street (between Union Square East & Irving Place). Opening Night is this Sunday, June 21 at 7 p.m. Written by Anika Larsen, SHAFRIKA, THE WHITE GIRL is co-conceived and directed by April Nickell.

Jaradoa Theater is currently presenting SHAFRIKA, THE WHITE GIRL, a new musical, through June 28 at the Dimson Theatre at The Vineyard , 108 East 15th Street (between Union Square East & Irving Place). Opening Night is this Sunday, June 21 at 7 p.m. Written by Anika Larsen, SHAFRIKA, THE WHITE GIRL is co-conceived and directed by April Nickell.

In conjunction with its first anniversary, Atlanta Broadway Series is thrilled to unveil the BROADWAY 3 FOR ALL - a one-day priority sale available exclusively on Friday, June 19, 2009. Atlanta ticket buyers will have the opportunity to purchase the best available non-subscription seats to 2009-2010 shows and Season Specials before the public on-sale.

Hal David, Chairman/CEO of the Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF), today announced that Maxyne Lang will receive the Abe Olman Publisher Award to be presented at the 2009 Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards 40th Anniversary gala, slated for Thursday, June 18th, at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel.

Emmy Award winner Michael Emerson ('Lost') and Emmy and Tony nominee Roger Rees ('...Nicholas Nickleby', Indiscretions) to join Tony Award winners Michael Cerveris (Sweeny Todd) and Randy Graff (City of Angels) and Tony nominees Daphne Rubin-Vega (Rent, Les Miserables), Celia Keenan-Bolger (Spelling Bee), Michael Rupert (Falsettos, Legally Blonde), Stephen Bogardus (Love! Valour! Compassion!), Liz Callaway (Baby) and Gavin Creel (Hair) for 'Broadway Stands up for Freedom!,' a benefit concert to support the youth programs of the New York Civil Liberties Union.

Wondering where all the new talent is? Come to Scott Nevins' 'The Late Night Review' at The Rrazz Room at The Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, San Francisco CA. Saturday, July 11 at 10:30 PM. Tickets are $25 with a few VIP tickets available at $30, and can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com or directly through ticketweb.com or at 866 468 3399.

Jaradoa Theater is presenting SHAFRIKA, THE WHITE GIRL, a new musical, through June 28 at the Dimson Theatre at The Vineyard, 108 East 15th Street (between Union Square East & Irving Place). Performances began on June 12. Written by Anika Larsen, SHAFRIKA, THE WHITE GIRL is co-conceived and directed by April Nickell.

Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Monday, June 15, 2009.

The award-winning York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) announces casting for The White Rose, the next offering in its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series. As always, these readings are open to the general public and admission is free.