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The most eagerly anticipated musical event this Christmas for many Broadway babies is undoubtedly NBC's live TV presentation of Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic family-friendly musical THE SOUND OF MUSIC starring country music superstar Carrie Underwood and a new video submission contest kicks off today in promotion of it, with the grand prize being the opportunity to appear in a SOUND OF MUSIC-themed music video with Maria Von Trapp herself, Ms. Underwood!

For anyone who has ever wondered what the view looks like for the actors about to go on from below the vast stage of the West End production of mega-musical sensation LES MISERABLES - the longest-running musical in West End history - then look no further than a new behind-the-scenes glimpse at the legendary trap doors utilized so effectively in Trevor Nunn and John Caird's epic staging of the gigantic show.

Historian and executor of the Gene Kelly Estate, Patricia Ward Kelly, will present her fascinating solo show Gene Kelly: THE LEGACY on November 12 at the Denver Film Festival - an encore presentation of the two sold-out shows Kelly introduced at the Academy Of Motion Pictures at Lincoln Center in NYC last July.

Broadway headliner and rising film and TV star Mackenzie Mauzy was one of many young performers to audition for the hotly contested role of Cosette in the big screen adaptation of mega-musical stage sensation LES MISERABLES and a filmed audition featuring the leading lady is now available to view, highlighting an emotional and committed portrayal of one of the central figures in the expansive story based on Victor Hugo's classic novel

The starry ensemble of actors and a host of historians discuss the witchy third season of the hit FX horror-themed anthology series AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN as part of a new featurette released in promotion of this week's conclusion of the two-part Halloween special, focusing on some fiery voodoo.

Earlier today, popular Glee star and Broadway headliner Darren Criss generously participated in my ongoing InDepth InterView series and offered his candid perspective on many upcoming episodes of the hit musical dramedy series, also briefly commenting on the recent rumors of a re-positioned focus for Glee S5 and S6 or maybe even a full-blown New York City-set spin-off series centering on the characters of Rachel, Kurt and Santana - portrayed by Lea Michele, Chris Colfer and Naya Rivera, respectively - coming up in the future and whether or not Criss could become a part of that mix, particularly given his character's long-established romantic affiliation with Kurt.

A new music video showcasing a behind the scenes look at the unique cast of actors assembled to portray the colorful collection of characters populating Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green's recent musical HANDS ON A HARDBODY is now available to view, from the recording studio all the way to the Broadway stage.

A slew of legendary stage and screen perfomers have contributed their insights, memories and recollections to a new book about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy titled SEVEN SECONDS by Holly Millea. Meryl Streep, Liza Minnelli, Lorna Luft, Tom Stoppard, Nora Ephron, Lauren Bacall and many more participate in the collective memory book, released on the fiftieth anniversary of the political icon's date of death.

Internationally celebrated composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is receiving ongoing medical attention for a recent series of health conditions including recent prostate cancer and multiple back surgeries yet he has taken to social media to share updates both private and professional - including finding the time to attend first recording sessions for the original cast recording of his new musical STEPHEN WARD.

An attention-grabbing new billboard has been erected in Honor of 2013 Best Musical Tony Award winner KINKY BOOTS by famous shoe designer and fashion house Kenneth Cole, aiming to raise awareness of LGBT equality.

GLEE headliner and popular Broadway performer Lea Michele covers the new issue of ELLE Magazine and the leading lady has been spotted behind the scenes of the sexy new shoot, as well.

New photos of the incredibly accomplished cast and creative team for the new musical IF/THEN have leaked, showcasing star Idina Menzel as well as Anthony Rapp, LaChanze and other members of the company and creative team of the new musical are now available to view.

BroadwayWorld is thrilled to present a special overview of the many exciting theatre-related events and entertainment available to be enjoyed over the coming weeks and months onstage and onscreen as we enter into the most wonderful time of the year and anticipate the release of Disney's newest animated movie musical FROZEN, featuring a plethora of Broadway performers and songs by the composer behind two of Broadway's biggest recent hits, AVENUE Q and THE BOOK OF MORMON, Robert Lopez.

Today we are talking to a Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist celebrated for his many impressive musical theatre scores since his astonishing debut in the 1990s with SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD and PARADE, the one and only Jason Robert Brown. Discussing the finer points of the vastly different scores for his two new stage musicals premiering this year, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY and HONEYMOON IN VEGAS, Brown paints a vivid portrait of his composing process in creating both the serious romantic drama and bubbly musical comedy, respectively. Additionally, Brown outlines his experiences collaborating with theatre legends Harold Prince and Alfred Uhry on his first big Broadway musical, PARADE, and also reflects on the subsequent successful national tour which he himself conducted. Most importantly, Brown sheds some light on the sparkling new cast recording of his recent self-directed revival of his two-character cult mainstay THE LAST FIVE YEARS and how the last ten years have shaded his perspective on the piece, particularly as anticipation builds for the release of the highly anticipated feature film adaptation starring Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan, directed by Richard LaGravenese and set for release next year, which Brown confirms he has completed his scoring duties on this month and offers an enticing endorsement of the indie movie musical. All of that, a discussion of his solo album and specialty material penned over the years, astute observations on his sporadic collaborations with wife, songwriter and fellow InDepth InterView participant Georgia Stitt as well as much, much more in this quick catch-up chat with one of Broadway's busiest musical craftsmen.

Recent DANCING WITH THE STARS standout and popular Broadway/Hollywood presence Valerie Harper discusses her recent battle with cancer and how that has actually further fueled her desire to return to the stage sometime soon, as well as keep working in general, as part of a new interview.

Current GLEE featured player and pop star Demi Lovato performs the spectacular new single from the forthcoming Disney animated musical feature film FROZEN, titled 'Let It Go', and the new music video for the song is available to view.

Offering a glimpse behind the scenes of the highly anticipated new musical by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, IF/THEN, popular Broadway headliner and GLEE notable Idina Menzel discusses the National Theater tryout of the show as well as her passion for the piece in a new behind the scenes interview.

Today we are celebrating the biggest Broadway musical of the new millennium in honor of its tenth anniversary on Broadway - a feat having only been achieved by ten productions to date - with a wonderful emerald-hewed look at WICKED, 2003 to 2013 and beyond!

A preliminary sneak peek at an eye-grabbing new photo shoot recently conducted to capture the spectacular sights and sounds of international musical mega-hit WICKED onstage of the Apollo Victoria Theatre in London's West End is now available to view, just in time for today's worldwide WICKED celebrations!