FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine, and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, continued its 10th Anniversary season with the debut of 'Avenue Q' and 'Shrek' star John Tartaglia on March 30th.

Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Monday, March 30, 2009.

The near capacity performance of 'And The Award Goes To..' at the Alex Theatre celebrated Grammy, Oscar and, of course, TONY award-winning music as only the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles could.

As the final production of its last full season in the historic Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Kalita Humphreys Theater, Dallas Theater Center proudly presents the world premiere of Sarah, Plain and Tall, based on the Newbery Award-winning novella by Patricia MacLachlan.

Daniel Boys, Kerry Ellis and Sharon D Clarke arrive at the studio to begin recording the musical adaptation of the Terry Pratchett novel

Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to announce the return of songwriter GEORGIA STITT in Concert on Monday, March 30 at 9pm, in continuation of the Broadway at Birdland series.

THE THERESA FOUNDATION is pleased to announce a concert performance of 'EXTRAORDINARY' to benefit the Theresa Academy of Performing Arts. 'EXTRAORDINARY' performs at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette Street (between West 4th and Astor Place) on Monday, March 30th at 7:00pm. For additional information, visit www.extraordinarythemusical.com.

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine, and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, continues its 10th Anniversary season with the debut of 'Avenue Q' and 'Shrek' star JOHN TARTAGLIA on March 30. Mr. Tartaglia's show will include 'I Wish I Could Go Back To College' from 'Avenue Q,' 'Time To Wake Up' from his Disney TV show 'Johnny And The Sprites' and an original cut song from 'Shrek,' in addition to funny stories about his life and career. The show will be at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street).

BRITE IDEAS & GAY MEN'S CHORUS OF LOS ANGELES Proudly Presents 'And The Award Goes To!' at the Alex Theatre with Valarie Pettiford, Wilson Cruz & Hostess, Miss Coco Peru

Next Thursday, April 2, 2009 Forbidden Broadway - Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition opens At The Grove Theatre. This show recently closed in New York after a 25 year run and is coming directly to The Grove Theatre with the acclaimed New York cast.

Avenue Q ? the three-time Tony Award? winning smash-hit Broadway musical about real life in New York City, is coming to Omaha?s Orpheum Theater. Avenue Q, as told by a cast of people and puppets through a hilariously irreverent award-winning book and score, will be presented by Omaha Performing Arts and Broadway Across America - Omaha, Wednesday, March 25 through Sunday, March 29, 2009. Tickets go on sale to the public Thursday, February 12.

Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Monday, March 23, 2009.

Splash Bar presents a very special edition of Scott Nevins' Curtain Call with the dazzling Diva from the original cast of Broadway's 'Avenue Q', making her Curtain Call debut - Erin Quill!

The DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd production of SREK THE MUSICAL opened at the Broadway Theatre in New York City on December 14, 2008. On March 24th, the highly anticipated Original Cast Recording will be released by Decca Broadway.

The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance Department of Musical Theatre presents a special 25 th Anniversary Concert on Saturday, March 21 at 8 PM in Hill Auditorium. Featuring current students of the department and alumni in collaboration with members of the UM Symphony Band, the 25 th Anniversary Concert celebrates the silver anniversary of this program with a wide variety of musical numbers, dances and musical theatre overtures. Faculty members Brent Wagner, Linda Goodrich, Mark Madama direct and choreograph, with Cynthia Kortman Westphal conducting members of the University Symphony Band.

ASU Gammage announced the 2009-2010 Broadway Across America - Arizona season. The seven show series includes the 2008 Tony? Award winner for Best Musical IN THE HEIGHTS, Best Play AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY and the family hit MARY POPPINS. The full series includes: LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL - September 22 - 27, 2009

BroadwayWorld has gotten the news that Rialto favorite Barrett Foa has been cast in the pilot of 'NCIS: Legend,' playing Tech Operator, Eric Beal. The two-part pilot for the new series will air as two episodes of the hit CBS show, 'NCIS: Navy Criminal Investigative Service.'

The YORK THEATRE COMPANY (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) is presenting the return engagement of its acclaimed production of ENTER LAUGHING: THE MUSICAL. Performances began January 21st, with an official opening night that was celebrated on January 29th. The return engagement was scheduled to run until March 8th only, but today's New York Times reports that the show has extended through March 20.

The wait is over! Victoria Theatre Association has announced the 2009-2010 Miami Valley and Good Samaritan Hospitals Broadway Series, and it includes the Dayton Premiere of Broadway's biggest blockbuster, WICKED!

Mary Tyler Moore visited the cast of 'Enter Laughing' at the York Theatre Company in New York City on February 26th, 2009 and BWW was there!

Forbidden Broadway - Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition opens At The Grove Theatre on Thursday, April 2, 2009. This show recently closed in New York after a 25 year run. It is coming directly to The Grove Theatre with the acclaimed New York cast, and the New York set and props. The show will be here for 2 weeks only - with 6 shows each week.

To celebrate the upcoming March 24th release of SHREK THE MUSICAL's Cast Album is giving all of you 'ogre loving' swamp dwellers a chance to win a variety of SHREK swag, including a pair of tickets to the March 24th performance!

Broadway darlings Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich are slated to headline Los Angeles? Catalina Jazz Club on March 19, 2009, 8pm it was announced today by their concert promoters, Spot-On Entertainment. Joining Heisler and Goldrich will be a bevy of musical talents including Broadway stars Susan Egan and Adam Hunter along with Dave Barrus, David Goldsmith, Mike Croiter and Sarah O?Brien. Reservations are currently available and can be made by calling (323) 466-2210.

Tom Greenwald has been promoted to Executive Creative Director at SpotCo. The announcement was made by Drew Hodges, President and Founder of the agency.

Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Monday, March 16, 2009.