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On Twitter Watch, Lea Michele wrote 'Having another one of those beyond thankful moments at work.. When west side story came to bway a few years ago I wanted to do it SO bad! When I didn't get it was so devastated. If someone told me then that a few years later I'd be playing the same part but on a tv show!...I wouldn't have believed it. As cheesy as it is..dreams come true! Thats why never give up & when one door closes a huge window will open.'

As previously reported, MARY POPPINS star Laura Michelle Kelly, who wrapped up her Broadway run playing the beloved nanny on October 9, stars in the upcoming film GODDESS.

According to the Daily Mail, Michael Grandage, the award-winning director has assembled his cast for his upcoming production of RICHARD II at the Donmar Warehouse.

Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre is hosting a benefit screening of Julie Taymor's theatrical film version of The Tempest, and will include an introduction and reception with the film's producer. The film stars Helen Mirren as a cross-gendered Prospera, alongside an all-star cast including Djimon Hounsou, Alan Cummings, David Strathairn, Chris Cooper, Russell Brand, Reeve Carney (currently in Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark on Broadway) and Alfred Molina.

On Twitter Watch, Karen Olivo wrote ' Just finished my 1st closing!!! (with the amazing @traciethoms) #HarrysLaw #rentreunion! 18 minutes ago'

The 15th Annual Hollywood Film Festival and Hollywood Film Awards, presented by Starz Entertainment, are pleased to announce honorees that will be recognized for their achievements at the festival's Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony, which will take place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on October 24, 2011.

Emmy Award winner Jean Smart guest-stars as a tough district attorney who faces off against series title star Kathy Bates as a maverick defense attorney in NBC's 'Harry's Law' as the network has scheduled the first four encore broadcasts of the returning drama (Wednesdays, 9-10 p.m. ET) beginning Saturday, September 24 (8-9 p.m. ET).

Julie Taymor attended today the upcoming production of The Lion King which is going to open in Madrid Teatro Lope de Vega next October 21st. She joined the company in the celebration of this rehearsals during a press meeting this morning. Watch the clip to enjoy this moment!

Julie Taymor helmed the recent film adaptation of THE TEMPEST, which will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on today. The film was shot in Hawaii with stars Helen Mirren (Prospera), Alfred Molina (Stephano), Ben Whishaw (Ariel), FeliciTy Jones (Miranda), Russell Brand (Trinculo), Djimon Hounsou (Caliban), Alan Cumming (Sebastian), Chris Cooper (Antonio), and David Strathairn (Alonso).

Four of today's most powerful plays, plus a world premiere musical and a timeless Beckett play have been scheduled for Center Theatre Group's 2012 season at the Mark Taper Forum, it was announced today by CTG Artistic Director Michael Ritchie.

Talk show listings for Thursday, September 9.

Talk show listings for Thursday, September 9.

Julien's Auctions, the world's premier entertainment auction house, announces their 2nd annual Legends Auction on Saturday, October 22, 2011 in Macau China at Ponte 16, a world-class entertainment resort.

According to EW.com, stage and screen star Harvey Fierstein has signed on to join the third season of CBS' THE GOOD WIFE as a judge. He'll play 'a liberal, ex-hippie type who marches to a different drummer. He'll preside over a case Alicia (Julianna Margulies) is working on with a sharp eye, but rather laid-back speech.'

As of August, 2011, The Antaeus Company will be led by a team of interim co-artistic directors: company members Tony Amendola, Rob Nagle and John Sloan.

Broadway veteran and GLEE star Lea Michele recetly chatted with Harpers Bazaar about everything from post-GLEE plans to adapting to her looks. Michele revealed, 'It's my nature. People have to tell me to slow down. I plan on playing every role on Broadway. I want to do Evita. I want to do Sweeney Todd with [Glee costar] Chris Colfer. We want to do Wicked. I'll be Elphaba and he wants to play ‘Guy-linda.' I want to do movies, make music. Glee is only the beginning.'

Olivier Award winner Laura Michelle Kelly, The West End's original MARY POPPINS, returns to the Broadway company on Tuesday, July 19 (8pm) at the New Amsterdam Theatre. She re-joins Tony Award nominee Gavin Lee, who originated the role of Bert in the West End and on Broadway.

According to EW.com, Broadway veteran Karen Olivo is set to join the second season of NBC's 'Harry's Law.' Olivo joins previously announced Alfred Molina, who will also star in a multi-episode arc.

Ann Arbor's professional theatre turns 30 next year, and as the award-winning troupe wraps up its 29th season with record-breaking attendance, PNT announces its long-awaited 30th anniversary season.