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Andrew Lloyd Webber's controversial stage sequel to the world's most successful entertainment of all time THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, titled LOVE NEVER DIES, has made its way to Denmark and first photos and clips from the completely new production have surfaced.

Broadway/Hollywood crossover star Zachary Quinto was feted at the Dream Downtown last night in honor of his brand new cover for MANHATTAN Magazine and his recent co-stars from the lauded revival of the Tennessee Williams classic THE GLASS MENAGERIE showed their support - none other than theatre heavyweights Cherry Jones and Celia Keenan-Bolger.

In a new interview, Hollywood heavyweights and fellow thespians Jesse Eisenberg and Vanessa Redgrave discuss their work together in the new Off-Broadway play THE REVISIONIST, written explicitly by Eisenberg for Redgrave and starring the two (alongside Dan Oreskes; and, directed by Kip Fagan).

The first trailer for the new Julian Fellowes-penned adaptation of William Shakespeare's peerless tragic romance ROMEO & JULIET has at long last been released - and, what light!

TNT's successful reboot of the classic nighttime soap DALLAS has been given the greenlight for a third season according to series star Patrick Duffy in a new interview.

Live+7 ratings have been released for the week of March 18 and the March 19 episode of NBC's musical drama series SMASH saw the numbers actually double when factoring in the seven-day DVR viewings.

Last week I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Broadway headliner and SMASH Season Two Breakout star Jeremy Jordan about a wide range of topics, covering the vast majority of his career thus far in anticipation of the upcoming New York Pops Stephen Schwartz concert event, THE WIZARD & I: THE MUSICAL JOURNEY OF STEPHEN SCHWARTZ, on April 12 at Carnegie Hall. So, today, in this all-encompassing conversation, Jordan and I discuss his preparation for the sure-to-be sensational Schwartz event and provides analysis and ideas on the songs he will be performing as well as Schwartz's oeuvre in general. Also, Schwartz reveals a plethora of information about Season Two of NBC's musical drama series SMASH and what we can expect from the series over the next several weeks as the drama heats up and HIT LIST hits the stage. Also, Jordan reveals preliminary information about the forthcoming feature film adaptation of Jason Robert Brown's celebrated Off Broadway musical THE LAST FIVE YEARS, co-starring fellow Broadway/Hollywood crossover Anna Kendrick, and he shares some initial impressions of the project, as well as new details about what we can expect from the highly anticipated Richard LaGravenese-directed movie musical that is set to start shooting in June. Additionally, Jordan reflects upon his time playing Tony in WEST SIDE STORY under the direction of Arthur Laurents, in addition to remarking upon roles he would enjoy pursuing in the future, near and far, as well as much, much more!

Broadway superstar and beloved Glee alum Idina Menzel makes her long-awaited return to the hit FOX musical dramedy series next week and the first glimpse of Shelby Corcoran 4.0 - aka Rachel Berry (Lea Michele)'s mother - has now been released.

GLEE mastermind Ryan Murphy has taken to his Twitter to announce a pivotal bit of new casting: Katey Sagal will play Artie (Kevin McHale)'s mother on the show!

Theatrical legends Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Derek Jacobi team up for the new ITV UK TV series VICIOUS and the first stills from show have finally leaked, also showcasing featured player Frances De La Tour.

Stage and screen regular Gillian Anderson appears in the new trailer for NBC's gruesome new thriller series HANNIBAL. Anderson joins fellow Broadway/Hollywood crossover stars Hugh Dancy and Laurence Fishburne on the new series.

You now have two more additional chances to see sensational Broadway regular Tom Hewitt in a tour de force solo show created by PATTI ISSUES director Aaron Mark, ANOTHER MEDEA.

Stage and screen star Steve Buscemi has been named as director of a new livestream concert by rock group Vampire Weekend.

The first poster for the new season of ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT arriving on Netflix May 26 has finally arrived. The Bluths are back!

Broadway regular Tom Hewitt steps into a new role as part of the provacative new production ANOTHER MEDEA, which plays its final two performances on April 7 and 9, and new clips have been released from the absorbing monodrama.

Tony Award-winning LES MISERABLES onstage and onscreen star Frances Ruffelle will be coming to NYC for a special show at 54 Below on May 22.

Due to overwhelming demand, 54 Below has added two new dates to the upcoming 54 Below debut of LES MISERABLES Breakout star and Broadway marquee name Aaron Tveit.

Today we are talking to the originator of Jean Valjean in LES MISERABLES onstage and a preeminent Phantom (and the first to actually play the role) in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA who has clearly made a major mark with his performances in the theatre - not to mention his work on the original concept albums of EVITA and JEKYLL & HYDE - who now makes the leap to the big screen in his featured role in the super-successful feature film iteration of the Claude-Michel Schonberg/Alain Boublil musical based on the Victor Hugo novel - the titanically talented Colm Wilkinson. Opening up about his work in the original Royal Shakespeare Company production of LES MISERABLES and his collaboration with the creative team and cast of actors as well as his association with producer Cameron Mackintosh, director Trevor Nunn and more, Wilkinson details the finer points of creating one of the modern musical theatre's most memorable characters, from his first audition through to the West End, Broadway and beyond. Additionally, Wilkinson reveals all about shooting the feature film version, with Broadway/Hollywood superstar Hugh Jackman taking over the leading role and whether he would consider taking on another character in the show after having essaying Jean Valjean onstage and the Monsignor onscreen - maybe Javert? Plus, Wilkinson shares backstage stories involving fellow theatrical luminaries like Trevor Nunn, Tim Rice, Andrew Lloyd Webber and more in this career-spanning conversation with one of the mega-musical era's most major of stars - - all of that and much, much more awaits!

The first images from Sunday's premiere episode of Season Six of AMC's hit 1960s-set period drama Mad Men have finally leaked.

The Chicago Shakespeare Theater has caught March Madness fever and introduced a witty and winning new contest for fans of the Bard: the Shakespeare Showdown.