The YORK THEATRE COMPANY (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) is proud to announce two upcoming mainstage productions. Blind Lemon Blues-based upon more than 60 Blind Lemon Jefferson songs - will return to the York Mainstage in Fall 2009. Performances begin September 8th. Spring 2010 will see the Off-Broadway premiere of the new musical Yank!. Performances begin in February 2010.

Rehearsals are set to begin today (May 18th) for SHAFRIKA, THE WHITE GIRL, a new musical presented by Jaradoa Theater, beginning Friday, June 12 through June 28 at the Dimson Theatre at The Vineyard, 108 East 15th Street (between Union Square East & Irving Place). Written by Anika Larsen, SHAFRIKA, THE WHITE GIRL is co-conceived and directed by April Nickell.

The New York Times reports that Matthew Broderick, currently starring on Broadway in Roundabout's The Philanthropist and Kenneth Lonergan will collaborate for the New Group's 2009-10 season with the premiere of l'The Starry Messenger,' a play by Mr. Lonergan ('This Is Our Youth,' 'You Can Count on Me') and starring Mr. Broderick. Previews are expected to start in October according to The Times.

Shrek The Musical takes you behind-the-scenes with the launch of 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage,' the 10 part online video series that follows the cast and creative team of Broadway's newest hit musical on their journey to bring this story to life on stage.

Sing for Hope (www.singforhope.org), a non-profit organization that mobilizes a corps of more than 500 professional artists in volunteer service programs that benefit communities in need, has joined forces with Yale University to present an evening of song performed by distinguished Yale alumni. Songs for Our Future will take place in honor of Yale's 'Day of Service', and as a benefit for Sing for Hope's Informance Arts program, which brings dynamic arts education to underserved New York City public schools.

The Whiting is proud to announce its incredible 2009-10 season line-up! Get ready for a season of excitement as The Whiting presents a variety of performances from Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Hairspray, Avenue Q and Cirque Dreams Illumination to Tracy Lawrence, Sinbad and Kenny Wayne Shepherd.

'The Leading Men IV,' a benefit concert for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, was held Monday, May 11, at 7pm at Birdland, 315 W. 44th St. As part of the long-running Broadway at Birdland series, it featured top singers from Broadway and cabaret. John Tartaglia (Avenue Q, Shrek The Musical) once again hosted, and Emmy-nominated writer, host and comic Seth Rudetsky returned as musical director, along with director Alan Muraoka (NAATCO's Falsettoland).

'The Leading Men IV,' a benefit concert for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, was held Monday, May 11, at 7pm at Birdland, 315 W. 44th St.

'The Leading Men IV,' a benefit concert for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, was held Monday, May 11, at 7pm at Birdland, 315 W. 44th St. As part of the long-running Broadway at Birdland series, it featured top singers from Broadway and cabaret.

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

Westchester based theatre company Little Fig Stage will be presenting 'The Music of Hope,' a benefit concert for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids on May 16th at 8pm and May 17th at 3pm Off-Broadway at The Players Theatre in Manhattan.

'The Leading Men IV,' a benefit concert for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, was held Monday, May 11, at 7pm at Birdland, 315 W. 44th St. As part of the long-running Broadway at Birdland series, it featured top singers from Broadway and cabaret. John Tartaglia (Avenue Q, Shrek The Musical) once again hosted, and Emmy-nominated writer, host and comic Seth Rudetsky returned as musical director, along with director Alan Muraoka (NAATCO's Falsettoland).

Michael Blachly, Director of University of Florida Performing Arts, has announced the line-up for the 2009-10 Season. If variety is the spice of life, then there is plenty of spice in store this season. From world-famous classical artists and Celtic virtuosos to highly anticipated Broadway tours and renowned dance companies, the UFPA 2009-10 Season has plenty of excitement in store for the new season.

Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Monday, May 11, 2009.

Bristol Riverside Theatre has announced a change to its final show of the 2008-2009 season and is pleased to present an original production of the Off-Broadway smash, Altar Boyz, from May 12 through May 31. BRT's production brings to Bristol two of the play's creators - Music Director Gary Adler, who co-wrote the music and lyrics, and Director and Tony-nominated Choreographer (and Bristol native) Christopher Gattelli, who handled the original Off-Broadway choreography.

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announced today its 2009-10 Dance Series which features one of the most eclectic mixes of world-class performers ever presented - from classical ballet to hip-hop to bodies enmeshed in silvery, slithering aluminum snake-like pipes.

Paolo Montalban, who was Prince Christopher in the TV movie of Rodgers & Hammerstein's 'Cinderella,' starring Brandy, has just joined the cast of 'The Leading Men IV,' a benefit concert for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, on Monday, May 11, at 7 pm at Birdland, 315 W. 44th St.

On Monday May 11, 2009, New York Theatre Barn will celebrate its second anniversary with Untitled 3D: What Do You See? which explores the process, product, and perspective of three different new musicals currently in development.

The Vineyard Theatre, Young Playwrights Inc., and The Anne Frank Center USA collaborate on a new Arts-In-Education initiative designed to inspire the next generation of artists DIARY 21: ARE WE WRITING LOUD ENOUGH? selections from new plays inspired by the legacy of Anne Frank written by students from Washington Irving High School and Lab School for Collaborative Studies

Broadway celebrities, including Megan Hilty, the Drama Desk Award nominated actress who stars in the stage musical '9 To 5'; Carey Anderson, Jennifer Barnhart, Christian Anderson, 'Kate Monster' and 'Trekkie Monster', from Broadway's long-running 'Avenue Q'; young actor Henry Hodges, who was seen in three productions on Broadway last season - 'Mary Poppins,' 'Macbeth' and '13,' and radio deejay Johnny Rocks, as well as other notables, kicked off the Central Park Zoo Scavenger Hunt.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to announce the return of Natalie Douglas to the Broadway at Birdland series. Douglas will perform a new show called ?The Heart of the Matter? on Monday, June 8 at 7pm. There is a $25 cover, $10 food/drink minimum. For more information, visit www.BirdlandJazz.com.

The Berkshire Musical Theater Workshop, BMTW, will present its inaugural staged reading of the new musical, Sense & Sensibility, at Shakespeare & Company's Elayne P. Bernstein Theater, 70 Kemble Street, Lenox, MA on Saturday, May 9, at 2 P.M and 7:30 P.M.

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.

The award-winning York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) is thrilled to announce, due to overwhelming response, the next offering in its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series, Dillinger: Public Enemy Number One, is essentially 'sold out.' As always, these readings are open to the general public and admission is free, however this particular reading is already fully reserved and now on waitlist only.

Paolo Montalban, who was Prince Christopher in the TV movie of Rodgers & Hammerstein's 'Cinderella,' starring Brandy, has just joined the cast of 'The Leading Men IV,' a benefit concert for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, on Monday, May 11, at 7 pm at Birdland, 315 W. 44th St.